Battle Ground History

Both contestants in this week's episode are considered scientific heavyweights. Find out who I think is the greater of the two.Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

Sun Tzu, the great Chinese general and author of The Art of War, is pitted against the arguably greatest general of all time, Alexander the Great.Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

This is the first short episode about a period of Chinese history that is pertinent to next weeks podcast on Sun Tzu versus Alexander the GreatSupport the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

Qin Shi Huangdi was the first Chinese emperor to unify his nation. He is also known for his Terra Cotta Army guarding his tomb. His opponent today is Holy Roman Emperor Charles V who ruled vast parts of Europe during the tumultuous 16th century. Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

In today's episode, we compare two of the most tragic events in world history, the genocidal famine that occurred in Ukraine in 1932-33 versus what was in its time known as the War to End All Wars, World War I.Support the show

Today's battle is between the fearsome Ivan the Terrible versus the Sicilian born, Mafia boss known as Lucky Luciano.Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

From the Rebels, Rogues and Scholars bracket, we pit the civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr versus the Russian peasant rebel, Yemelyan Pugachev.Support the show

The Battle of Kadesh was found in ancient times between Egypt and the Hittites. Antietam, fought during the US Civil War was the bloodiest of the conflict.Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

Coming from the military bracket, we pit the scourge of Rome, Alaric the Visigoth against the military genius and companion of the prophet Muhammad, Khalid Ibn al-WalidSupport the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

The first episode comes from the Leaders bracket pitting the Russian giant, Peter the Great versus the 40th President of the United States of America, Ronald ReaganSupport the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)

Today's we introduce you to a new history podcast, Battle Ground History. We will pit the greatest people in history, as well as events and military battles, in a tournament to crown the greatest person or event in world history. Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)