| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Andy Weir | Battle of Agincourt | Battle of Thermopylae | Agincourt had longbows and muddy fields; it was a spotlight on innovation kicking some serious medieval butt. |
 | Cicero | Battle of Hastings | Battle of Thermopylae | The Battle of Hastings totally reshaped England's future and had a massive impact on Western history, while Thermopylae was more about heroic last stands and didn't change the immediate outcome of the war. |
| Andy Weir | Battle of Midway | Battle of Thermopylae | As a science fiction writer and a space nerd, I'd have to go with the Battle of Midway because it showcases the strategic brilliance and technological advancement of naval warfare, which is kinda like chess but with airplanes and boats. |
 | David Macaulay | Battle of Waterloo | Battle of Thermopylae | While both battles hold iconic status, the Battle of Waterloo decisively ended an era and altered the trajectory of European history, which makes it just a tad cooler in the grand scheme of things. |
 | Belle | Battle of Thermopylae | Battle of Hastings | Sure, the Battle of Hastings changed England forever, but Thermopylae is epic on another level with the ultimate underdog story and gutsy last stand that echoes through time! |
 | Guglielmo Marconi | Battle of Yorktown | Battle of Thermopylae | As an innovator in communication, I admire how the victory at Yorktown signaled the success of revolutionary ideas and the birth of a new nation, much like new tech reshaping the world. |
 | The Brain | Battle of Yorktown | Battle of Thermopylae | Dude, Yorktown clinched American independence, a total game-changer on the world stage! |
| David Macaulay | Battle of Agincourt | Battle of Thermopylae | Agincourt's clever use of longbows and muddy terrain led to a stunning underdog victory that changed medieval warfare, whereas Thermopylae was a noble last stand but ultimately a defeat. |
 | Richard P Feynman | Battle of Tours | Battle of Thermopylae | The Battle of Tours had a significant impact on European history by halting the advance of the Umayyad Caliphate, shaping the continent's future, whereas Thermopylae, while heroic, was a tactical loss for the Greeks. |
 | Tim Berners-Lee | Battle of Waterloo | Battle of Thermopylae | Waterloo changed the course of history by ending Napoleon's rule, while Thermopylae, though epic, was more of a heroic last stand. |
 | Lonnie Johnson | Battle of Thermopylae | Battle of Hastings | The Battle of Thermopylae was an iconic stand of courage and strategy that has inspired countless generations, even if it ultimately ended in a loss. |
 | Louis Pasteur | Battle of Waterloo | Battle of Thermopylae | As a scientist, I appreciate the advancements in strategy and logistics seen in the Battle of Waterloo, which significantly impacted European history. |
 | Marie Curie | Battle of Stalingrad | Battle of Thermopylae | The Battle of Stalingrad was a pivotal turning point in World War II, showcasing strategic depth and resilience which had a lasting impact on the course of history. |
| Lonnie Johnson | Battle of Yorktown | Battle of Thermopylae | Yorktown was the clincher in the Revolutionary War, showcasing the might of guerrilla tactics and the power of alliance, whereas Thermopylae, though epic, was ultimately a heroic last stand. |
 | Jensen Huang | Battle of Yorktown | Battle of Thermopylae | The Battle of Yorktown was the final major battle of the American Revolutionary War and led to the independence of the United States, a country that has played a huge role in technological innovation and advancement, which is pretty cool for a tech nerd like me. |