Rome’s Worst Military Disaster: Historical Battle of Carrhae 53 BCE | DOCUMENTARY

Check out SPQR Shop here: and use the promo code ’’ADITUMMXXI’’ for a 10% discount on top of other discounts on the website. In this video documentary, we delve into the historical battle of Carrhae, one of the most epic and devastating military battles in Rome’s history. Taking place in 53 BCE, the battle saw an army of the Roman Republic, led by the famous Marcus Licinius Crassus, clash with the Parthian Empire in modern-day Turkey. Despite having a larger force and advanced military tactics, the Romans suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the Parthians. The battle resulted in the death of Crassus, the loss of over 20,000 Roman soldiers, and the capture of many more. It was a turning point in Roman history and marked the beginning of the end of the Roman Republic. In this video, we explore the background and events leading up to the battle, the strategies and tactics used by both sides, and the impact of this devastating defeat on Roman history. Join us as we uncover the secrets and mysteries of the battle of Carrhae, and discover why it remains one of the most fascinating and significant battles in history. Let us know in the comments section below how you like this type of video format and leave a like. Subscribe and activate the bell icon so you don’t miss the next episode of our historical battles. This video was realized using the Rome 2 Total War game engine with the following mods: Divide et Impera Larger Battlefield and Further Deployment Zones Rome HD Recolor Vanilla DEI True Bronze Alpha Para Bellum Units II More Realistic Unit Sizes for DEI DEI Roman Extravaganza Celtic Models Extravaganza Orbis Terrarum II Improved Environments HD Swords for DEI Timecodes: 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Crassus marches into Parthian territory 02:04 Awesomeness 03:49 Surena advances to meet Crassus 04:32 Parthians attack the Romans 05:14 Crassus orders a charge 06:09 Romans change formation and advance 07:59 Crassus tries diplomacy 08:54 Crassus’s son Publius attacks the Parthians 10:29 Publius is cornered 13:14 Crassus’ assault against the Parthians 14:13 Surena encircles and crushes the remaining Romans 14:55 Crassus dies 15:19 Decisive Parthian victory and conclusion Music: Imperator Rome soundtrack David Chas: Gaius Julius Caesar YouTube channel - BandCamp - Spotify - Apple Music - Deezer -