50 Battles That Changed The World

With the exception of Jesus Christ, virtually no figure in antiquity is more renowned in the history of the West than Alexander the Great. His feats are the stuff of legend, inspiring medieval romances, painting and sculptures, and even blockbuster movies. And more than two millennia after the legendary ruler's death, Alexander's remarkable victory over the Persians in 331 B.C. still stands as an emblem for superlative military leadership.

The Greatest Air Battle of World War II, Battle of Britain is a salute to the fighter pilots of the RAF and Luftwaffe that brings a splendid, lasting reality to this legend of the sky–a sixteen-week duel that changed the course of history.
"Spitfire Red Leader here. I have sighted our visitors." Once again Messerschmitts and Heinkels winged above the calm English countryside, but this time there was a difference… It was May 1968 and the stage was set for the spectacular flying sequences of one of the biggest, most costly films ever made.

n the pre-dawn hours on June 6, 1944, 160,000 troops prepared to land on the French coast of Normandy. This would become the decisive turning point in World War II in Europe. Although the war would not end for another year, D-Day was the beginning of the end.