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Basil II's war against the Bulgars lasted from 991-1018 and resulted in the total defeat of the First Bulgarian Empire and its annexation by the Eastern Roman Empire. The turning point in the war came in 1014, when in July Tsar Samuel's armies at Thessalonika and Kleidion pass were decisively defeated and then 15,000 prisoners were blinded. This resulted in the death of Tsar Samuel. The war was fiercely fought for four more years until in 1018 Bulgaria surrendered.
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'The March Unto Death', 'Attack' and 'Warpath' by Jeremy Soule from Total Annihilation by Cavedog Entertainment.
'Risk, Relief and Victory' and 'Rhiza's Offensive' by Jeremy Soule from Supreme Commander by Gas Powered Games.
'Death Approaches' and 'Lost Souls' by Jeff Van Dyke from Rome Total War by the Creative Assembly.
'Duke of Death' and 'Destiny', by Jeff Van Dyke from Medieval II Total War by the Creative Assembly.
'Euro Battle 1' by Jeff Van Dyke from Medieval Total War by the Creative Assembly.
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Basil II's war against the Bulgars lasted from 991-1018 and resulted in the total defeat of the First Bulgarian Empire and its annexation by the Eastern Roman Empire. The turning point in the war came in 1014, when in July Tsar Samuel's armies at Thessalonika and Kleidion pass were decisively defeated and then 15,000 prisoners were blinded. This resulted in the death of Tsar Samuel. The war was fiercely fought for four more years until in 1018 Bulgaria surrendered.
Professor Wren's Channel:
youtube.com/channel/UC1e_x7EbJpcUC2pNSO1uZ1A/videos
easternromanhistory@gmail.com
Discord
discord.gg/wxVmswV
If you would like to support Eastern Roman History, I have a Patreon:
patreon.com/EasternRomanHistory
Music Credits:
'The March Unto Death', 'Attack' and 'Warpath' by Jeremy Soule from Total Annihilation by Cavedog Entertainment.
'Risk, Relief and Victory' and 'Rhiza's Offensive' by Jeremy Soule from Supreme Commander by Gas Powered Games.
'Death Approaches' and 'Lost Souls' by Jeff Van Dyke from Rome Total War by the Creative Assembly.
'Duke of Death' and 'Destiny', by Jeff Van Dyke from Medieval II Total War by the Creative Assembly.
'Euro Battle 1' by Jeff Van Dyke from Medieval Total War by the Creative Assembly.
All images used are for educational purposes, if I have used a piece of art and you would like me to credit you, please contact me and I shall do so.
