April 19, 1458 BC
The Battle of Megiddo in 1457 BCE marked the first reliably documented battle in world history, where Pharaoh Thutmose III led Egyptian forces against a coalition of 330 Canaanite cities, resulting in a decisive victory that established Egyptian dominance in the Levant region.
September 17, 480 BC
A decisive victory by Greek forces over the Persian Empire in 479 BCE that marked the end of the Persian invasion of Greece and secured Greek independence. The battle saw 110,000 Greek troops defeat a Persian force of 300,000 under the leadership of Spartan regent Pausanias.
July 6, 372 BC
The Battle of Leuctra in 371 BCE marked a turning point in ancient Greek history when Theban forces under Epaminondas defeated the previously invincible Spartan army using revolutionary military tactics. This historic victory ended Spartan hegemony over Greece.
August 9, 49 BC
A pivotal battle in 48 BCE where Julius Caesar's 22,000 troops defeated Pompey's larger force of 45,000 soldiers, effectively ending the Roman Civil War and transforming the Roman Republic.
August 2, 338
The Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BCE marked a crucial turning point in ancient Greek history, where Macedonian forces under Philip II and young Alexander defeated Greek city-states, ending their independence and establishing Macedonian dominance.
