Battle Ground History

Today's episode, which was uploaded on the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, November 11, 1918, pits the Second Battle of the Marne against the Battle of Tours also known as Poitiers. Find out which one moves on to the second round.Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

Today we head over to the Rebels, Rogues and Scholars bracket where we look at the lives and deeds of the Indian activist Mahatma Gandhi and the Thracian rebel, who led the largest slave revolt in Roman history, Spartacus.Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

Today's episode is form the Military bracket with William the Conqueror facing off against Isoroku Yamamoto. Find out whether the Norman king moves on to the next round or the Commander of the Japanese Naval forces during World War II. Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

Otto the Great, one of the great leaders of the Holy Roman Empire faces off against the predecessor Roman Empire ruler at its apex, Trajan. Find out who makes it the the second round in this heavyweight battle.Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

Today, we head over to the Villains bracket where to founder of the Soviet Union, Vladimir Lenin faces off against a former Emperor of the Roman Empire, Nero. Find out who heads to the second round to face the American Mafia leader, Albert Anastasia.Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

The Fall of Constantinople and the Cold War were two important events in human history. Find out in today's episode which one will make it out of the first round to face the French Revolution.Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

The Battle of Gaixia helped found the Han Dynasty of China while the Battle of Manzikert helped accelerate the decline of the Byzantine Empire. Find out who moves on to the second round to face the Battle of Platea.Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland faces off against the Greek philosopher and teacher of Alexander the Great, Aristotle. Find out who moves on to the second round.Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

Garibaldi and Napoleon are two of the greatest military generals of all of history. Find out which one moves on to the second round to face off against Alexander the GreatSupport the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

In today's battle from the Leaders bracket, we discuss the lives and impact of the Sun King, Louis XIV of France and the longest serving President in US history, Franklin Delano Roosevelt.Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

From the Villains bracket we bring you the Emperor of Rome, "little boots" Caligula. Facing off against him today is the head of Unit 731 during World War II, General Shiro IshiiSupport the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

The Invention of the Printing Press and the Industrial Revolution are two events that shook the world. Find out who moves on to the second round of the Events bracketSupport the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

Midway and Poltava were two monumental battles that would shape the history of their respective countries, the United States of America and Russia.Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

Today's podcast is about the genius of Leonardo Da Vinci facing off the German rebel, ArminiusSupport the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

The West Point class of 1915 had the greatest number of generals in its graduating class including Dwight D. Eisenhower.Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

In today's episode we have two of the great WWII American generals facing each other, Dwight David Eisenhower and Douglas MacArthur.Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

In today's battle of the leaders, we pit the former Prime Minister of the UK, Sir Winston Churchill against one of the greatest kings of the ancient era, Nebuchadnezzar II.Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

Today's battle is from the Villains bracket where we pit American Mafia member, the Lord High Executioner, Albert Anastasia versus the murderer who has captivated generations, Jack the Ripper.Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

The Great Depression and the French Revolution were two of the most cataclysmic events in human history. Today we debate which one was the most influential.Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

These two pivotal battles in world history face off against each other to see who moves on to the second round.Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)