The Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC was a significant clash between the Greeks and Persians. Led by King Leonidas, the Spartans fought bravely against overwhelming odds.
The Battle of Stalingrad in 1942-1943 was a turning point in WWII. The Soviet victory over the Germans led to a change in momentum on the Eastern Front.
The Battle of Hastings in 1066 saw William the Conqueror defeat King Harold II, changing the course of English history. This battle marked the Norman conquest of England.
The Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 was a pivotal moment in the American Civil War. The Union victory halted Confederate advances into the North, shifting the war's direction.
The Battle of Midway in 1942 was a decisive naval battle between the US and Japan. The US victory turned the tide of the Pacific War in favor of the Allies.
The Siege of Vienna in 1683 was a key battle between the Ottoman Empire and the Holy Roman Empire. The victory of the Christian forces marked the decline of Ottoman power in Europe.