Underdog Victories
Outnumbered, outgunned, outsmart. Davids beating Goliaths.
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The Battle of Salamis
Greek triremes lure the Persian fleet into a narrow strait and obliterate them. Xerxes watches from a throne on a hill, horrified.
Joan of Arc
An illiterate teenage farmgirl says God told her to lead the French army. She does. The English burn her alive at 19. Centuries later they make her a saint.
Washington Crosses the Delaware
On Christmas night, in a snowstorm, Washington rows across an icy river to ambush drunk Hessian troops. Saves the entire Revolution.
The Surrender at Yorktown
Trapped between Washington's army and the French navy, the British surrender. The band reportedly plays 'The World Turned Upside Down.'
The Battle of Britain
RAF pilots in Spitfires hold off the German air force in the skies over England. Churchill: 'Never was so much owed by so many to so few.'
The Battle of Midway
American codebreakers know exactly where Japan is going. U.S. dive bombers sink four Japanese carriers in five minutes. The Pacific war turns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stories are in the Underdog Victories collection?
The Underdog Victories collection includes 6 stories: The Battle of Salamis, Joan of Arc, Washington Crosses the Delaware, The Surrender at Yorktown, The Battle of Britain, and 1 more. All available as immersive audio on History Tea.
Can I listen to Underdog Victories stories for free?
Yes! All 6 stories in the Underdog Victories collection are completely free to listen to on the History Tea app. Download on iOS and start listening today.
What time periods does Underdog Victories cover?
The Underdog Victories collection spans 480 BCE, 1429 CE, 1776 CE, 1781 CE and more. Each story is a fresh, cinematic retelling with immersive narration.
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