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Besieged Fortresses, Legendary Battles - S1 Ep. 1
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Air Date: Fri 1 May 2026
The 1627-28 Siege of La Rochelle ends the Huguenot rebellion and marks a turning point toward France's absolute monarchy, with Louis XIII in power.
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Once deemed impermeable, the fortress at Alesia falls to Caesar in his greatest victory, redefining siege warfare with Roman engineering and strategy.