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<p>Examines the Battle of Salamis, fought in 480 BCE during the Persian Wars. The Greek city-states, led by Themistocles, faced the massive Persian fleet under King Xerxes I. Using cunning strategy, Themistocles lured...
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Great Battles
Hosted by Lavon Nunnery · history · EN-US
About this Podcast:
This podcast series delves into pivotal battles that have shaped human history, exploring their strategic significance, cultural impact, and lasting legacies. From ancient conflicts like the Battle of Thermopylae, where a small Greek force faced off against the mighty Persian Empire, to modern engagements such as the Battle of Stalingrad, where the Soviet Union halted the advance of Nazi Germany,
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What is Great Battles about?
This podcast series delves into pivotal battles that have shaped human history, exploring their strategic significance, cultural impact, and lasting legacies. From ancient conflicts like the Battle of Thermopylae, where a small Greek force faced off against the mighty Persian Empire, to modern engagements such as the Battle of Stalingrad, where the Soviet Union halted the advance of Nazi Germany,
Who hosts Great Battles?
Great Battles is hosted by Lavon Nunnery. The show has published 17 episodes to date.
What has Great Battles covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Battle of Salamis - Greek Victory in the Persian Wars" (16 January 2025, 5 minutes), "The Battle of Verdun - Symbol of French Resistance in WWI" (31 December 2024, 4 minutes), and "The Battle of Lepanto - Defeat of the Ottoman Navy in the Mediterranean" (16 December 2024, 5 minutes).
How often does Great Battles publish?
Great Battles publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 4 minutes across 17 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Great Battles?
Booking probability for Great Battles is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Great Battles requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Great Battles's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Lavon Nunnery hosts Great Battles, a history podcast with 17 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Dec 31, 20244 minS0<p>We examine the Battle of Verdun, fought from February to December 1916 during World War I. This grueling battle, initiated by Germany to "bleed France white," saw over 1 million German troops launch an offensive on...
Dec 16, 20245 minS0<p>We delve into the Battle of Lepanto, fought on October 7, 1571, between the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire. This pivotal naval engagement occurred in the Gulf of Patras and marked the end of Ottoman dominance in...
Nov 29, 20244 minS0<p> Battle of the Bulge, Nazi Germany's last major offensive on the Western Front during World War II. Launched in December 1944, the surprise attack through the Ardennes Forest created a large bulge in the Allied...
Nov 18, 20245 minS0<p>In this episode of "Great Battles," we explore the Battle of Austerlitz, fought on December 2, 1805. Known as Napoleon's greatest victory, this battle demonstrated his strategic genius. Despite being outnumbered...
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Nov 6, 20243 minS0<p>In this episode of "Great Battles," we explored the Battle of Saratoga, a pivotal engagement during the American Revolutionary War in 1777. General John Burgoyne's British forces aimed to control the Hudson River...
Oct 26, 20244 minS0<p>In this episode of "Great Battles," we explored the Battle of Trafalgar, fought on October 21, 1805, off the coast of Cape Trafalgar. Admiral Horatio Nelson led the Royal Navy against the Franco-Spanish fleet under...
Oct 15, 20245 minS0<p>In this episode of "Great Battles," we explore the Battle of Cannae, fought on August 2, 216 BCE, during the Second Punic War. Hannibal Barca, the Carthaginian general, faced a much larger Roman force led by consuls...
Oct 9, 20245 minS0<p>In this episode of "Great Battles," we delve into the Battle of Tours, a crucial conflict in 732 AD that halted the Umayyad Caliphate's expansion into Western Europe. Charles Martel, leading the Frankish forces...
Sep 24, 20246 minS0<p>A pivotal naval engagement in the Pacific Theater of World War II, fought from June 4 to 7, 1942. The U.S. Navy, despite being outnumbered, managed to defeat Japan’s powerful fleet. Thanks to intelligence...
Sep 17, 20244 minS0<p>Battle of Agincourt, a significant English victory during the Hundred Years' War, fought on October 25, 1415. Outnumbered and facing a much larger French force, King Henry V of England led his troops to a stunning...
Sep 9, 20243 minS0<p>In Episode 6 of "Great Battles," we examine the Battle of Stalingrad, a brutal conflict between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany during World War II. Fought from August 1942 to February 1943, this battle marked a...
Sep 3, 20242 minS0<p>This episode of "Great Battles and Their Significance in History" delves into the pivotal Siege of Vienna, which halted the Ottoman Empire's expansion into Europe during the 17th century. It provides a comprehensive...
Aug 20, 20243 minS0<p>This podcast episode explores the Battle of Gettysburg, a pivotal engagement during the American Civil War. It provides context on the broader conflict and details the events leading up to the battle. The episode...
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The Battle of Hastings - Norman Conquest of England
Aug 12, 20243 minS0<p>The Battle of Hastings, fought in 1066 between Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy, marked the climax of the Norman Conquest of England. Despite Harold's valiant efforts, William emerged victorious, forever...
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The Battle of Marathon - Victory Against the Odds
Aug 10, 20243 minS0<p>In this episode, we explore the Battle of Marathon, a pivotal conflict between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire in 490 BCE. Despite being vastly outnumbered, the Greeks, led by General Miltiades, achieved...
Aug 6, 20243 minS0<p>This episode delves into the Battle of Thermopylae, a pivotal clash between the Greeks and the Persians during the Greco-Persian Wars. Led by King Leonidas of Sparta, a small Greek force held off the massive Persian...
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