Ancient Warriors

  • : 1994
  • : 20
  • : 1
  • Documentary

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The Assyrians: Masters of War
Episode overview
17, 1994
The Assyrians were the first people to employ a standing army, using recruits from conquered nations to put 200,000 men in the field. The Assyrians' best-known development was their use of two-wheeled chariots and cavalry.
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The Celts
Episode overview
24, 1994
The Celts were one of the most important civilisations of Europe and at their zenith had conquered Central Europe, France, Spain and the British Isles. The source of their military .. show full overview
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The Normans
Episode overview
01, 1994
Descendants of the Vikings, the Normans were one of the most successful warrior groups of the Middle Ages, conquering the French coast and England.
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The Legions of Rome
Episode overview
08, 1994
The story of Rome's rise to a world empire is one of the most fascinating in history and it was the training, discipline and manoeuvrability of the legion that brought the Romans victory.
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The Macedonians
Episode overview
15, 1994
Philip of Macedonia created one of the most effective and successful armies of antiquity based on the phalanx, a compact body of infantry armed with long spikes. His even more .. show full overview
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Soldiers of the Pharaoh
Episode overview
22, 1994
Enormous preparation and financial expenditure went towards creating a fighting force for Ramses II that could protect and expand Egyptian territories in Palestine and Syria, especially against the threats of the Hittites.
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The Spartans
Episode overview
29, 1994
The Spartans were the most effective warriors of the Greek civilisations due to their rigorous training and the austerity of the Spartan culture.