반응형 World History/World History(English)20 The Battle of Sekigahara With the death of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the Imjin War came to an end. However, peace did not follow. Soon, Japan plunged into internal conflict and division. The military faction and the civil faction clashed, and the Toyotomi family and the Tokugawa family were in opposition. Eventually, the entire country of Japan split into the Western and Eastern armies, and they collided at Sekigahara. The vi.. 2025. 1. 7. The Battle of Gwiju The king of Goryeo, Wang Sun, saw the Khitan army approaching Gaegyeong. The last time the Khitan invaded, the king had abandoned the capital and fled to Jeollado. During that escape, he endured countless humiliations. Eight years had passed since then. The king of Goryeo had made thorough preparations for this day. He could not flee a second time. Together with his people and soldiers, the king.. 2025. 1. 7. The Battle of Fei River The Emperor of the Former Jin, Fu Jian, returning to Chang'an, could hardly believe his situation. Just a few days ago, he had been commanding an army of one million. With this mighty army, he had intended to conquer Eastern Jin and bring all of China under his control. Yet, his million-strong army had been defeated by only 80,000 troops. It was utterly lamentable that he had ignored the dying w.. 2025. 1. 7. The Battle of Wǔzhàngyuán "Your Majesty, I have been entrusted with the task of suppressing the rebels and restoring the glory of the imperial family. Should I fail to accomplish this, I ask that my crime be judged, and my confession be made before the spirit of the late Emperor. Your Majesty, please take heed, choose the right course of action, and listen carefully to wise words, deeply engraving the late Emperor’s inst.. 2025. 1. 6. The Battle of Gaixia As the songs of the Chu kingdom echoed from all directions, Xiang Yu spoke, "My strength has uprooted mountains, and my spirit has covered the world. Yet, the will of fate is against me, and even Chu does not advance. If even Chu does not march forward, what am I to do? Wuyi, Wuyi! What should I do with you?"To this, Wuyi replied, "The Han has already taken control of the world. The song of Chu .. 2025. 1. 5. The Battle of Yamen The old minister said, "Now, the fate of the dynasty is hanging by a thread, and its survival is uncertain. Your Majesty, rather than being captured by the barbarians and subjected to shame, it would be better for you and me to throw ourselves into the sea and die for the nation. This way, we can meet our ancestors in the afterlife and uphold the honor of being the Emperor of the Great Song." Up.. 2025. 1. 5. The 20th Battle of Constantinople The Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire, Constantine XI, watched the Ottoman army pour into the city. From the moment he became emperor, he had foreseen this moment. Now, the final hour had arrived. He threw off his purple cloak. Gripping his sword, he courageously charged alone towards the Ottoman forces. In doing so, he joined his soldiers, his empire, and his city of Constantinople in their s.. 2025. 1. 5. The Second Battle of Vienna At last, the walls fell. After two months of siege by the Ottoman army, the walls of Vienna collapsed. Through the gaps in the fallen walls, the Ottoman forces poured in like a tidal wave. The defenders of Vienna fought desperately, preparing for death. It seemed only a matter of time before Vienna would fall. If this place were captured, the Ottoman army would advance relentlessly into Western .. 2025. 1. 5. The Battle of Hattin King Guy de Lusignan of the Kingdom of Jerusalem was parched, overheated, and his eyes were stung by the acrid smoke. The Sea of Galilee was nearby. He wanted to throw himself into the waters right then, but he could not. Saladin's army had already surrounded them on all sides. The knights of the Kingdom of Jerusalem fought desperately to break through the siege. The royal guard also resisted Sa.. 2025. 1. 5. The Battle of Leuctra The Theban army had won. And they had defeated the strongest army in Greece, the Spartans. The Theban soldiers erupted in cheers. The soldiers of the Sacred Band embraced their lovers and celebrated the victory. Without the Sacred Band, there would have been no victory. At the same time, it was also a victory achieved through the innovative tactics of Epaminondas, who led the Theban forces. For .. 2025. 1. 5. The Battle of Gaugamela In 333 BC, Alexander the Great of Macedonia achieved a decisive victory over the Persian army at the Battle of Issus. Over the next two years, he traversed the eastern Mediterranean and Egypt, incorporating these territories into his empire. He then advanced towards the Persian capital. During this time, King Darius of Persia gathered troops from across the empire. Eventually, the armies of both.. 2025. 1. 5. The Battle of Marathon The Persian soldier recalled that day. The heavily armed Athenian hoplites, fully clad in bronze helmets, cuirasses, and greaves, with massive round shields in their left hands and long spears in their right, charged fiercely toward them. The Persian archers fired their arrows with all their might, but the terrifying bronze warriors seemed undeterred as they mercilessly slaughtered the Persian s.. 2025. 1. 5. 이전 1 2 다음 반응형
