Battles BC
| Battles BC | |
|---|---|
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 – May 1, 2009 |
Battles BC is a 2009 documentary series looking at key battles in ancient history. The show was known for its very gritty nature, visual effects similar to the film 300 and its highly choreographed fight scenes with various weapons[1]
Production
The eight episode series was created and produced by Four In Hand Entertainment Group for the
Episode list
"Hannibal: The Annihilator"
Original Airdate: 3/09/2009
This episode follows the career of
."David: Giant Slayer"
Original Airdate: 3/16/2009
This episode follows the story of the Jewish
"Joshua: Epic Slaughter"
Original Airdate: 3/23/2009
This episode follows the story of the
"Caesar: Super Siege"
Original Airdate: 3/30/2009
This episode focuses on the Battle of Alesia. It describes the famous double-sided fortifications created by Julius Caesar that besieged Vercingetorix's forces on one side and protected Caesar's flanks from reinforcements.
"Moses: Death Chase"
Original Airdate: 4/13/2009
This episode follows the story of the Moses leading the Israelites out 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 It uses the Bible and historical documents as a main source of material.
"Alexander: Lord of War"
Original Airdate: 4/19/2009
This episode focuses on the Indian campaigns of Alexander the Great. It goes into great detail of Battle of the Hydaspes.
"Ramses: Raging Chariots"
Original Airdate: 4/26/2009
This episode focuses on the clash between Egyptian Pharaoh Ramesses II and the Hittite Emperor Muwatalli II at the Battle of Kadesh.
"Judgment Day at Marathon"
Original Airdate: 5/01/2009
This episode focuses on the