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The Best Episodes of Decisive Battles

Every episode of Decisive Battles ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Decisive Battles!

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Decisive Battles was a television show on the History Channel that depicted historic battles. It ran for thirteen episodes in mid-2004. The show used the game engine from Rome: Total War to present 3-D versions

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    Decisive Battles Season 1 Episode 13 - Herman the German
    8.0/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Herman the German

    S1:E13

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Decisive Battles Season 1 Episode 1 - Cannae
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    #2 - Cannae

    S1:E1

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Decisive Battles Season 1 Episode 8 - The Gothic Invasion of Rome
    7.9/10(15 votes)

    #3 - The Gothic Invasion of Rome

    S1:E8

    The Battle of Adrianople in 378 A.D., in which the invading Goths defeated Roman forces, is recalled.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Decisive Battles Season 1 Episode 9 - Hail Caesar!
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #4 - Hail Caesar!

    S1:E9

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  5. Decisive Battles Season 1 Episode 10 - Birth of the Roman Empire
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Birth of the Roman Empire

    S1:E10

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  6. Decisive Battles Season 1 Episode 3 - Marathon
    7.7/10(21 votes)

    #6 - Marathon

    S1:E3

    Marathon, Greece, September 490 BC. King Darius leads his Persian army in an attack on Greece.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Decisive Battles Season 1 Episode 7 - Crassus: Rich Man, Poor Man
    7.6/10(20 votes)

    #7 - Crassus: Rich Man, Poor Man

    S1:E7

    Although he may have been the richest man in Rome, Crassus was the political poor relation in the First Triumvirate. He needed military laurels to raise him up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Decisive Battles Season 1 Episode 11 - Boudicca: Warrior Queen
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    #8 - Boudicca: Warrior Queen

    S1:E11

    The 60 A.D. Iceni Rebellion against Rome, led by Celtic queen Boudicca, is recalled.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Decisive Battles Season 1 Episode 2 - Gaugamela
    7.5/10(18 votes)

    #9 - Gaugamela

    S1:E2

    Return to the scene of one of Alexander the Great's most decisive battles, where he wrested control of the Persian Empire from Darius III.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Decisive Battles Season 1 Episode 6 - Attila the Hun
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Attila the Hun

    S1:E6

    Chalons, 451 AD. What made this battle so compelling? Attila the Hun, the terrifying menace who had his eyes set on what was left of the Western Roman Empire.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Decisive Battles Season 1 Episode 5 - Spartacus
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #11 - Spartacus

    S1:E5

    Spartacus is one of the Ancient World's most famous figures. A Thracian soldier, Spartacus was captured by Romans and sold as a slave for training as a gladiator.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Decisive Battles Season 1 Episode 12 - Ramses II
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #12 - Ramses II

    S1:E12

    The Battle of Kadesh (circa 1300 B.C.) between Egypt and the Hittites is recalled.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Decisive Battles Season 1 Episode 4 - Thermopylae
    7.3/10(21 votes)

    #13 - Thermopylae

    S1:E4

    Using cutting-edge computer gaming technology, we recreate conflicts that shaped the ancient world and witness great battles like never before. Hosted on location by Matthew Settle (Band of Brothers), we return to Thermopylae in 480 BC.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Herman the German" is the best rated episode of "Decisive Battles". It scored 8/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/22/2004. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Cannae".