An incredible look at the bloodiest British battles ever fought. Hastings Bannockburn Bosworth Marston Moor the Boyne Culloden - battles which changed the course of British history and still affect the society we live in today. In Great Battles ten incredible episodes are dedicated to bringing these battles to life. Presenter Bob Stewart recreates the passion and pain of each struggle and assesses its importance in British history. Combining a personal journey to the battlefield with state-of-the-art computer graphics he illustrates how each battle was won... and lost. Equally importantly he explains the significance of each battle to the development of British society: why Marston Moor led to the decline of the idea of the divine right of kings; why Orangemen still celebrate the Boyne; and why Scottish football fans carry flags emblazoned with '1314'. This combination of old and new brings Great Battles to life and attracts a wide audience eager to discover not just the tactics of the battle but also a sense of why people were prepared to fight and die. [show more]
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Discovery Channel documentary presented by Bob Stewart that examines the history and legacy of a number of famous battles fought on British soil. Through visits to the battlefields and CGI reconstruction of events, Stewart endeavours to present an insight into what occurred in battles including Hastings, Bannockburn, Marston Moor and Culloden, as well as ruminating on the importance of each to the development of British society.
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