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The Daunting Fortress of Richard the Lionheart - french version - 52'- The Daunting Fortress of Richard the Lionheart - english version - 52'
The Siege of La Rochelle - French version - 52'- The Siege of La Rochelle - English version - 52'
Trailer - Orléans - english version
The Siege of Orléans, Joan of Arc's Victory - french version - 52'- The Siege of Orléans, Joan of Arc's Victory - English version - 52'
The Siege of Alesia, Caesar's greatest victory - French version - 52'
Synopsis
Built at strategic points, and fitted with impressive fortifications and ingenious systems to counter attacks, fortresses are thought to be impenetrable. And yet, certain skillful warlords have successfully stormed them. How did they manage this?
By recounting how some of the most remarkable sieges - in ancient times or in medieval history - played out, this series revisits the construction of these megastructures and reveals the different strategies used to lay or to endure a siege. Thanks to CGI, dramatized scenes, and with the help of key experts, it immerses us in the compelling confrontation between the construction genius of the military strategists and the ingenuity of some exceptional warriors.
Information
Direction: Thomas Risch, Stéphane Jacques, Laurent Portes
Production: ZED for RMC Découverte and CuriosityStream
Genre: History
Available versions: French, English
Episodes
- The Daunting Fortress of Richard the Lionheart
- The Siege of La Rochelle (NEW)
- The Siege of Orléans, Joan of Arc's Victory (NEW)
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The Siege of Alesia, Caesar's greatest victory (NEW)