Decisive Battles of World History | What Makes a Battle Decisive? (Lecture 1)

Taught by Gregory S. Aldrete, Ph.D.
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
(36 lectures, 30 minutes/lecture)

Discover the military conflicts that have had the greatest impact in shifting the direction of historical events and shaping our world in The Decisive Battles of World History. Covering nearly 4,000 years, this course explores more than three dozen history-making military engagements, from the landmark battles of the Western world to their counterparts across Asia, India, and the Middle East.

Lecture 1: Contemplate the ways in which warfare can change the course of historical events. Examine the factors that make a military battle "decisive," such as its role in transfers of power and its social and political effects, and consider the study of battles as an analytical tool for understanding history.

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