History's Greatest Battles
The battles that made us -- a detailed, entertaining, and tangent-free program about history's greatest battles. In this program, we embark on a journey through the constancy of human conflict, where the fates of nations and the course of history have been decided on the battlefield. This program delves into our world-history's most significant and seminal battles, exploring not just the events themselves but their profound impact on the world timeline we live in today. Each episode is meticulously crafted by ardent and dedicated history fans with a passion for military history and an appreciation for the art of storytelling. Join us as we unravel the strategies, heroics, and consequences that have shaped civilizations and forged the destiny of entire continents.
History's Greatest Battles
The Battle of Ayacucho, 1824, Spain's Empire in Total Decline, Monroe Doctrine Declared
This was the last great clash of the revolution in South America. It shattered the chains of Spanish colonial rule, sealing the fate of an empire that had once ruled unchallenged. With a final, earth-shaking battle, centuries of oppression crumbled, and the continent was forever free from the grasp of its conquerors.
Ayacucho. 9th of December, 1824.
Spanish Colonial Forces: 9,310 Men.
South American Revolutionary Forces: 5,780 Men.
Additional Reading and Research:
- Johnson, John. Simon Bolivar and Spanish American Independence, 1783 - 1830.
- Markov, Walter. Battles of World History.
- Adams, Jerome. Latin American Heroes.