Battle Castle With Dan Snow - Dvd 3 Disc Box Set

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What makes a castle impregnable? When were the fates of nations & empires decided by the thickness of walls, number of arrow slits & defensive positions? Battle Castle with Dan Snow brings to life a number of history's mightiest fortifications & the sieges they resisted. Follow Dan as he explores the military engineering behind Dover Castle, Krak des Chevaliers in Syria & Gibralfaro in Spain & details the legendary battles that testified to their impregnability. During the Middle Ages these fortified structures were the ultimate authority in any region in which they were built. Both defensive & offensive, they were centres of administration, symbols of power as well as concentrations of military might. But what was it that made each successful? Through dynamic location footage & immersive visual effects, this six-part series reveals the bloody history behind these fortifications & the weapons designed to defeat them. Each episode will climax with the ultimate test of each castle's strength: examining the epic battles that changed the course of history.