| Battles BC | |
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| Genre | Documentary |
| Directed by | David Padrusch |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Gabriel Gornell |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Release | March 9 (2009-03-09) – May 1, 2009 (2009-05-01) |
Battles BC is a 2009 documentary series looking at key battles inancient history. The show was known for its very gritty nature, visual effects similar to the film300 and its highly choreographed fight scenes with various weapons[1]
The eight episode series was created and produced by Four In Hand Entertainment Group for theHistory Channel led by Executive Producers Gabriel Gornell and David Padrusch.[2] Title graphics, Motion design and graphics were produced by the team at Motive NYC led by creative director Chris Valentino for theHistory Channel marketing and programming departments.[3]
Original Airdate: 3/09/2009
This episode follows the career ofHannibal. It focuses on his hatred of Rome and his three dramatic victories atTrebia,Trasimene, andCannae.
Original Airdate: 3/16/2009
This episode follows the story of the JewishKing David's rise from obscurity to greatness. "Giant Slayer" is not only a reference toGoliath, but also to the great odds David faced throughout his life. It uses theBible as a main source of material.
Original Airdate: 3/23/2009
This episode follows the story of theJoshua as he leads theIsraelite people back to the Promised Land. It tells of the sieges and subsequent massacres atAi andJericho. It also gives a theoretical explanation for the destruction of the Walls of Jericho.
Original Airdate: 3/30/2009
This episode focuses on theBattle of Alesia. It describes the famous double-sided fortifications created byJulius Caesar that besiegedVercingetorix's forces on one side and protected Caesar's flanks from reinforcements.
Original Airdate: 4/13/2009
This episode follows the story of theMoses leading the Israelitesout of Egypt. The episode describes the Israelites not as slaves, but as a warrior class within Egypt. It uses the Bible and historical documents as a main source of material.
Original Airdate: 4/19/2009
This episode focuses on theIndian campaigns ofAlexander the Great. It goes into great detail ofBattle of the Hydaspes.
Original Airdate: 4/26/2009
This episode focuses on the clash between Egyptian PharaohRamesses II and theHittite EmperorMuwatalli II at theBattle of Kadesh.
Original Airdate: 5/01/2009
This episode focuses on theBattle of Marathon, the ill-fated invasion ofGreece byPersian kingDarius I.