Sieges that changed the world

Describes the background to and the events of the 1942 siege of the Russian city of Stalingrad by Hitler's army during World War II.

Describes the details and significance of the Virginia Civil War battle called the Siege of Petersburg.

Describes the historical background, events, and aftermath of the 1954 battle at Dien Bien Phu, which led to the end of the first Indochina War.

Describes the background to and the events of the Roman siege of Jewish Zealots in Masada in C.E. 72-73.

Describes the background to and the events of the 1453 siege of the Christian city of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, by Turkish Muslims.

Describes the historical background, events, and aftermath of the 1836 attack on the Alamo, in which Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett were among the many Texans killed or captured by Santa Ana's troops.