The Conquerors
THE HISTORY CHANNEL presents a documentary tour de force on the world's greatest battles and the fearless men who won them. From King David and El Cid to Napoleon and Marshal Zukhov's capture of Berlin, THE CONQUERORS brings the terrifying rumble of tanks and the deadly arrows of conquest vividly to life.
- 2005-2005
- 1 season
- Greystone Television
- Documentary, Action & Adventure
THE HISTORY CHANNEL presents a documentary tour de force on the world's greatest battles and the fearless men who won them. From King David and El Cid to Napoleon and Marshal Zukhov's capture of Berlin, THE CONQUERORS brings the terrifying rumble of tanks and the deadly arrows of conquest vividly to life.
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2005
Episode 1
Andrew Jackson: Conqueror of Florida
Sun, Apr 3, 2005 45 mins
Fighting Seminoles gives U.S. Gen. Andrew Jackson a pretext for invading Spanish-controlled Florida in 1817.
Episode 2
Caesar: Conqueror of Gaul
Sun, Jun 26, 2005 60 mins
Julius Caesar led a series of brutal and bloody campaigns against the Celtic tribes of Gaul.
Episode 3
Cortés: Conqueror of Mexico
Sun, Apr 10, 2005 60 mins
Hernando Cortés' thirst for gold and power leads him to kill hundreds of thousands of Aztecs.
Episode 4
El Cid
Sun, May 1, 2005 60 mins
Eleventh-century warrior El Cid liberates Spain from the Moors.
Episode 5
Fremont: Conqueror of California
Sun, Apr 24, 2005 60 mins
John C. Fremont conquers California as the covert leader and fomenter of the Bear Flag Rebellion.
Episode 6
General Howe: Conqueror of New York
Thu, Mar 31, 2005 60 mins
After defeating Gen. George Washington's rebel forces in the Battle of Long Island in 1776, British Gen. William Howe occupies strategic New York City.
Episode 7
King David
Sun, Jun 12, 2005 60 mins
After slaying Goliath, King David fought his way to the top while establishing Israel as an independent nation and capturing Jerusalem in 995 B.C.
Episode 8
Napoleon's Greatest Victory
Sun, Jun 19, 2005 60 mins
French forces led by Napoleon achieved a stunning victory over the Austrians and Russians at Austerlitz in 1805.
Episode 9
William the Conqueror
Wed, Mar 30, 2005 60 mins
William De Normendie presses his claim on the Throne of Anglo-Saxon England and triumphs over and kills the Anglo-Saxon king,Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings.Thereby becoming William the Conqueror and becoming the new King of England.
Episode 10
Marshal Zhukov: WWII Conqueror of Berlin
Sun, May 8, 2005 60 mins
Despite devastating losses, Russia's Marshal Zhukov conquers the German capital.
Episode 11
Cromwell: Conqueror of Ireland
Sun, Jun 5, 2005 60 mins
Cromwell's massacre of the Royalists in Ireland helps to fuel Irish-English strife for more than three centuries.
Episode 12
Sherman's March to the Sea
Sun, May 22, 2005 46 mins
Union Gen. William T. Sherman launches a military campaign to destroy the Confederate infrastructure and ability to make war.
