Octavian arrived in Rome in May to claim his inheritance. Although Antony had amassed political support, Octavian still had opportunity to rival him
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Caesar vs Pompey
The war (49–45 BC) was fought in Italy, Illyria, Greece, Egypt, Africa, and Hispania. The decisive events occurred in Greece in 48 BC: Pompey defeated
Caesar in Gaul
The Gallic War of Gaius Julius Caesar covers the war between the Romans and the Celts in modern France, and the battles of Bibracte, Vosges, Axona,
From Covert War to Actual War
The French authorities were in a difficult position.Our special project presenting the definitive account of France in Canada by Francis
Winter War – 1939-1940
This was a war between the Soviet Union and Finland. It began with a Soviet invasion of Finland on 30 November 1939, three months after the outbreak
Greek War of Independence
This was a successful war of independence by Greek revolutionaries against the Ottoman Empire between 1821 and 1829. In 1826, the Greeks were assisted
Great Northern War
The Great Northern War (1700–1721) was a conflict in which a coalition led by Russia successfully contested the supremacy of the Swedish Empire in
Downfall 1809 – 14
This video covers the period from 1809 to the Emperor's abdication in 1814. Along the way we encounter the horrors of the French occupation of Spain
English Civil War
The English Civil War (1642-1651) was fought between Royalists and Parliamentarians in the Kingdom of England. Eventually Scotland and Ireland would