In 14th-century France, knight Jean de Carrouges must settle a dispute over his wife Marguerite by challenging his former friend Jacques Le Gris to a duel to the death. Jean and Jacques swear fealty to Count Pierre d'Alençon, but tensions arise when Jacques receives a gift of land that Jean believes should be his. Jacques falls in love with Marguerite and rapes her, leading Jean to seek justice through a duel. The duel takes place, and Jean emerges victorious. However, he meets a tragic end in the Crusades. Marguerite continues managing his estate and lives in peace for the rest of her life.
In the Arizona Territory, an Apache chief leads his people in a rebellion against the U.S. Army. The army responds by sending a group of soldiers to capture the chief and end the rebellion.
Ice Cold in Alex is a 1958 British war film that follows a group of British soldiers as they try to escape North Africa during World War II. The soldiers face various challenges and dangers as they make their way to safety, including treacherous desert conditions, enemy forces, and their own personal demons. The film explores themes of bravery, friendship, and sacrifice.
The historical and biographic movie about the glorified Russian naval commander Ushakov. France begins aggressive wars. The Russian and allied troops freeing Italy are headed by A. V. Suvorov. The victory in the fortress of Corfu is ensured by operation of the admiral Ushakov.
Simon Bolivar is the true-life story of the leader of the 1817 Venezuelan revolution.
Historical epic about the legendary Russian naval commander of the 18th century, admiral Fyodor Ushakov, and his fight for Crimea during the Russo-Turkish War.
Presenter and former England football captain Gary Lineker follows in the footsteps of his grandfather, Stanley Abbs, to explore a brutal but often overlooked chapter of World War Two.
Tutored by Aristotle, helpless witness to his father's assassination, and a brilliant, pioneering tactician, Alexander the Great had conquered the known world--and sealed his legacy as one of history's most remarkable rulers--by the age of 25. In the year 334 B.C., 20-year-old King Alexander of Macedonia decided to bring the farthest reaches of the world under one domain. Over the next 12 years, he led a grand army across more than 20,000 miles and eventually brought all of Asia under his control, only to perish from battle wounds at the age of 32. Incorporating dramatic onsite reenactments with high-end computer graphics and the expertise of renowned scholars, THE TRUE STORY OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT is special presentation from THE HISTORY CHANNEL®, examining the life and career of this military genius, impassioned lover, and fearless leader. Hosted by Peter Woodward (Conquest), this definitive program is available on DVD for the first time.
Generale - Anatomie der Marneschlacht is a documentary film that explores the military strategy, disagreements, and crisis surrounding the Battle of the Marne in 1914. It focuses on the German and French officers, the plan gone wrong, and the impact of the invading German army. The film provides insights into the events and experiences of the Prussian and British armies during World War I. It portrays the discontent and unease among the soldiers and highlights the significance of this battle in shaping the outcome of the war.
Liang Hongyu was originally a descendant of a general in the Northern Song Dynasty. Unfortunately, her father died in battle, her mother committed suicide, and she became a courtesan. She studied martial arts diligently and vowed to join the army to avenge her country and her family.
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