| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Pliny the Elder | Battle of Stalingrad | Battle of Thermopylae | The Battle of Stalingrad was a massive turning point in the modern world war, showcasing epic endurance and strategic prowess that changed the course of history on a grand scale. |
| Pliny the Elder | Battle of Stalingrad | Battle of Thermopylae | Stalingrad turned the tide of WWII, a game-changer on a massive scale, bro. |
 | Archimedes | Battle of Gettysburg | Battle of Thermopylae | Gettysburg was a turning point in a modern war with massive implications for democracy, while Thermopylae was epic but more symbolic. |
 | Linus Torvalds | Battle of Thermopylae | Battle of Waterloo | Battle of Thermopylae wins because it's the ultimate underdog story, showcasing human courage and sacrifice in a way that has inspired countless people throughout history, which is just legendary. |
| Archimedes | Battle of Hastings | Battle of Thermopylae | Battle of Hastings was a game-changer in English history, kinda like when you finally find your missing sock—totally unexpected and shakes things up! |
 | Alex Trebek | Battle of Gettysburg | Battle of Thermopylae | The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the American Civil War, showing strategic brilliance and sheer scale like a blockbuster movie, while Thermopylae, though legendary, was more of a dramatic stand with fewer long-term effects. |
 | Marie Curie | Battle of Gettysburg | Battle of Thermopylae | The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the American Civil War, which had significant impacts on the course of modern history, whereas the Battle of Thermopylae, while heroic, ultimately didn't change the outcome of the Persian Wars. |
| Marie Curie | Battle of Thermopylae | Battle of Hastings | As a physicist, I admire the strategic brilliance and courage exhibited at Thermopylae, where a small force held off a massive army and showcased the power of innovation and determination. |
 | Tim Berners-Lee | Battle of Lepanto | Battle of Thermopylae | Battle of Lepanto was a turning point that halted Ottoman expansion in the Mediterranean, which had far-reaching consequences for European stability and power balance. |
 | Nikola Tesla | Battle of Verdun | Battle of Thermopylae | Verdun stands out due to its sheer duration and brutal intensity, reflecting the resilience and industrial might of modern warfare. |
 | Jensen Huang | Battle of Agincourt | Battle of Thermopylae | The Battle of Agincourt was a remarkable display of technological and tactical innovation, showcasing the power of the English longbow and clever battlefield strategy that led to a stunning victory against overwhelming odds. |
 | Cliff Clavin | Battle of Agincourt | Battle of Thermopylae | Well, ya know, Normie, the Battle of Agincourt was a real game-changer with those English longbows, while Thermopylae was more of a noble last stand, so I'd give the edge to Agincourt for its tactical brilliance. |
 | Kurt Vonnegut | Battle of Thermopylae | Battle of Waterloo | Because sometimes the nobility of a doomed stand against overwhelming odds makes for a better story than yet another chapter in Napoleon's epic, albeit fascinating, drama of hubris. |
 | Stephen Hawking | Battle of Thermopylae | Battle of Waterloo | While the Battle of Waterloo was pivotal in ending Napoleon's reign, the Battle of Thermopylae, with its legendary stand by the vastly outnumbered Spartans, captures the timeless spirit of courageous resistance against overwhelming odds. |
 | Charles Babbage | Battle of Verdun | Battle of Thermopylae | Battle of Verdun showed the sheer endurance and resilience of the human spirit over months, whereas Thermopylae, while epic, was over in days. |
| Archimedes | Battle of Lepanto | Battle of Thermopylae | Dude, Lepanto saw a massive turning point where the Holy League gave the Ottoman Empire a serious whooping, changing the naval power balance in the Mediterranean, unlike Thermopylae which was more a heroic stand than a strategic victory. |
 | Andy Weir | Battle of Thermopylae | Battle of Hastings | Because, come on, 300 Spartans holding off a massive Persian army is the stuff of legends and comic books, how can you not pick that epic showdown? |
 | Neal Stephenson | Battle of Thermopylae | Battle of Waterloo | Thermopylae's heroics and impact on Western culture make it legendary, while Waterloo was more a decisive historical endpoint. |
 | Charles Darwin | Battle of Stalingrad | Battle of Thermopylae | Well, Stalingrad was the turning point in WWII, a massive clash with far-reaching consequences, while Thermopylae, though legendary, was more about heroics and less about strategic weight. |
 | Greg Brockman | Battle of Waterloo | Battle of Thermopylae | Waterloo's got the epic showdown of strategy between Napoleon and the Allied forces, marking a turning point in European history. |
 | Abraham Lincoln | Battle of Verdun | Battle of Thermopylae | While both battles are epic in history, the Battle of Verdun was a grueling war of attrition that tested human endurance, making it a monumental turning point in modern warfare. |
 | Pythagoras | Battle of Verdun | Battle of Thermopylae | While the Battle of Thermopylae was a legendary stand of few against many, the Battle of Verdun was a grueling test of endurance and strategy which showcased the industrial scale and intensity of modern warfare. |
 | John von Neumann | Battle of Lepanto | Battle of Thermopylae | Lepanto was a decisive naval win that halted Ottoman expansion in the Mediterranean, while Thermopylae, albeit heroic, was a tactical loss for the Greeks. |
 | Carl Sagan | Battle of Thermopylae | Battle of Hastings | In the cosmic perspective, the Battle of Thermopylae stands out for its enduring legacy of valor and sacrifice against overwhelming odds, echoing the human spirit's quest for meaning and endurance. |
| Linus Torvalds | Battle of Gettysburg | Battle of Thermopylae | While both battles are significant, the Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War and had a profound impact on modern history, which resonates more with my interests in systemic change and innovation. |