Napoleon in Egypt: Battle of the Pyramids 1798

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    In 1798, during the French Revolutionary Wars, General Napoleon Bonaparte led a French expedition to Egypt. The plan was to conquer the wealthy province and deal a major blow to British interests in the Mediterranean. What followed was a campaign featuring legendary battles, ruthless occupation and immense hardship.
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    📚 Further reading:
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  • @EpichistoryTv
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    • @EvilEgg331
      @EvilEgg331 4 місяці тому +20

      You guys almost have ALL of Napoleon's campaigns covered! You should do the French Revolutionary wars and fill in all the other gaps in Napoleon's life!

    • @alanfecu
      @alanfecu 4 місяці тому +8

      Gracias por seguir produciendo estas joyas, que para mi es el mejor canal de documentales sobre napoleón, muy por encima a muchas películas incluyendo la ultima. Espero sigan sacando mas.

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    @Arctik39 4 місяці тому +1379

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    • @militaryjunkie6207
      @militaryjunkie6207 4 місяці тому +58

      I know but this doesn’t even change the fact that Giroud, a French professional footballer who plays for AC Milan, at some point this season has better goal keeper rating than Manchester United goal keeper Onana

    • @jibreeelbinnuh1482
      @jibreeelbinnuh1482 4 місяці тому +29

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    • @johnnyjoestar5193
      @johnnyjoestar5193 4 місяці тому

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    • @animeXcaso
      @animeXcaso 4 місяці тому +42

      Pyramids: exist
      napole-scott: anyway I started blasting

    • @Iason29
      @Iason29 4 місяці тому +32

      I feel sorry for your money you wasted at the cinema

  • @jazhanay19
    @jazhanay19 4 місяці тому +599

    I remember playing this campaign in Napoleon Total War. This is amazing.

    • @eh1600
      @eh1600 4 місяці тому +61

      Annoying bedouins

    • @SeptimoBasico-nu8uh
      @SeptimoBasico-nu8uh 4 місяці тому +45

      @@eh1600 Curse them nomads! My playthroughs of that campaign would have been at least 45% less annoying and stressful if they left my rear settlements the hell alone.

    • @ihsanyuce953
      @ihsanyuce953 4 місяці тому +46

      shit was harder than the 1805 European campaign bro

    • @jazhanay19
      @jazhanay19 4 місяці тому +24

      @@ihsanyuce953 the attrition in those deserts would wipe out most of my army.

    • @Iason29
      @Iason29 4 місяці тому +26

      I remember that was perhaps the hardest campaign I ever played on a total war game, simply cause there was a very short time limit you had to conquer everything and reach ottoman syria. I remember when I was younger I had to replay it several times to get it right.

  • @commanderkronos
    @commanderkronos 4 місяці тому +2150

    I thought it was just Napoleon shooting at the pyramids, but hey, Ridley Scott seems to think the same.

    • @-mathijs
      @-mathijs 4 місяці тому +249

      That was part of British propaganda

    • @Spiderfisch
      @Spiderfisch 4 місяці тому +1

      What kind of idiot goes to the cinema to learn about history

    • @briandougherty384
      @briandougherty384 4 місяці тому +547

      What a wasted opportunity that film was

    • @jirin8080
      @jirin8080 4 місяці тому +229

      Worst movie

    • @Pickledsundae
      @Pickledsundae 4 місяці тому

      Did you watch it? ​@@briandougherty384

  • @thecobaltemperor
    @thecobaltemperor 2 місяці тому +19

    France literally just sent this man on a side quest

  • @TheGrandeCapo
    @TheGrandeCapo 4 місяці тому +174

    Napoleon's story has much more engaging plot than most (if not all) shows I've seen. And narration only makes it better.

    • @kaizokujimbei143
      @kaizokujimbei143 4 місяці тому +1

      And that's why the story must never be told properly and with honesty. Because then the Leftoids will realize that actual history is based and awesome and thus they will abandon the communist narrative.

  • @justinbergeron5997
    @justinbergeron5997 4 місяці тому +100

    What a life this man he marched on Berlin, Cairo, Madrid, Moscow, Lisbon, Rome, Milan, Vienna, Warsaw.

    • @jurgschupbach3059
      @jurgschupbach3059 3 місяці тому +10

      Warsaw only because of that Girl

    • @user-rt9kz7de1w
      @user-rt9kz7de1w 3 місяці тому +5

      you mean what a warmonger?

    • @mrvn000
      @mrvn000 3 місяці тому +2

      The guy never stood quiet.

    • @charlesl3847
      @charlesl3847 2 місяці тому +25

      @@user-rt9kz7de1w he started only 2 wars, meanwhile the other countries made 7 coalitions

    • @seigneurcanardo7030
      @seigneurcanardo7030 2 місяці тому +8

      and who sold Louisiana to the US.

  • @lukaswilhelm9290
    @lukaswilhelm9290 4 місяці тому +67

    In just 6 days, Napoleon able to reorganized Malta. It's quite rare to see a military leader is also an excellent administrator.

    • @ConradoGutierrez13
      @ConradoGutierrez13 Місяць тому +8

      Today it is rare to see a leader be excellent at something

    • @nffclacey
      @nffclacey 26 днів тому +1

      People seem to forget the victors write the history

    • @VinnieG-
      @VinnieG- 23 дні тому +1

      @@ConradoGutierrez13 does being excellent at screwing up count

    • @WarriorofChrist612
      @WarriorofChrist612 22 дні тому +1

      @@nffclaceyAnd how did Napoleon win? Because he was a excellent general.

  • @bman3794
    @bman3794 4 місяці тому +167

    This video had more action than the battle scene in Ridley Scott’s movie when Napoleon went to Egypt. The entire “battle” consisted of Napoleon, shooting two cannons shots at the pyramids. I was so excited for this movie, but really, Scott just took something that had so much potential and flushed it down the toilet.

    • @Aspett0
      @Aspett0 4 місяці тому +33

      Scott's movie is simply anti-French propaganda at this point : the battle of the Pyramids actually happened miles away from both the Pyramids and the Sphinx, why would Scott have Napoleon shoot at them except to make him despicable to the viewer? His whole movie is a mess.

    • @HistoryandWhiskey
      @HistoryandWhiskey 4 місяці тому +2

      Im hoping the Spielberg project is good.

    • @thanhhoangnguyen4754
      @thanhhoangnguyen4754 4 місяці тому +8

      ​​@@Aspett0 Anti French only he also make anti other great power too.
      Not to mention even to his nation UK . Damm the Pensular War was disgraceful and best of all was Waterloo.
      Sharpe Waterloo with low budget yet feel better than Scott Waterloo.
      Wellington must rolling in his graves if he saw Scott Waterloo.

    • @thanhhoangnguyen4754
      @thanhhoangnguyen4754 4 місяці тому +9

      ​@@Aspett0 Ohh and some reason 95th rifle now have scope before scope was even invented to use on a gun.

    • @charlesbronson7618
      @charlesbronson7618 4 місяці тому +2

      It's ridley scott what do you expect
      Pure garbage like everything eles scott had any hand in

  • @thomasrinschler6783
    @thomasrinschler6783 4 місяці тому +201

    7:10 Thomas-Alexandre Dumas was also the father of famed French author Alexandre Dumas, the author of "The Three Musketeers". He used his father (who died in Napoleon's bad graces in his youth - the elder Dumas often verbally clashed with Napoleon during the campaign, so the latter let him rot for several years in a Neapolitan prison after he was captured returning from Egypt, before securing his release) as the model for the Count of Monte Cristo in the book of the same name.
    23:40 The description of Talleyrand as "brilliant, urbane, and slippery" is probably the best description I've ever heard for him, other than Napoleon's infamous scatological tirade.

    • @thibaultsardet7399
      @thibaultsardet7399 4 місяці тому +34

      There was also the General Hugo which was the father of Victor Hugo, the French author of "Les Misérables" and "Notre Dame de Paris" (Quasimodo, Esmeralda, Frollo, Fébus, etc...)

    • @eardwulf785
      @eardwulf785 4 місяці тому +2

      I imagine if of the same name in a contemporary conflict his opposites would give him the moniker Dumb Ass.

    • @ddc2957
      @ddc2957 4 місяці тому +8

      I was surprised they didn’t mention Dumas is the father of such a famed author.

    • @restitutororbis964
      @restitutororbis964 4 місяці тому +9

      @@thibaultsardet7399So many French revolutionary officers had in turn revolutionary writers for children. Pretty cool.

    • @igwenagudavid2688
      @igwenagudavid2688 3 місяці тому

      they never mention a lot ,its supposed to potray napoleon as a great , good and perfect warrior ​@@ddc2957

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      @GaiusAsiniusPollio1 4 місяці тому +3

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    THANKS. I am a history major at university. I have listened to all your documentaries on Napoleon and I can tell you that they are the best documentaries I have ever seen.

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    • @MrNiceGuyHistory
      @MrNiceGuyHistory 4 місяці тому

      Who is the greatest gangsta of all time? Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, or Napoleon?

    • @tammyvincent9417
      @tammyvincent9417 3 місяці тому +1

      ​​@@MrNiceGuyHistory Alexander

  • @messimonyan
    @messimonyan 4 місяці тому +101

    Timing couldn’t have been better. The last couple of weeks I’ve been rewatching your Napoleonic Wars playlist and realized you guys completely skipped Egypt which was uncharacteristic of you. I thought “no chance they leave a gap like this in the timeline. Surely they are cooking something.” Lo and behold, you guys were indeed “cooking something”

    • @Marco-pe1tt
      @Marco-pe1tt 4 місяці тому +1

      Egypt is out! 🙃

    • @ddc2957
      @ddc2957 4 місяці тому +2

      Also, Egypt is not part of the Napoléonic Wars.

  • @ParidaenLars1998
    @ParidaenLars1998 4 місяці тому +60

    After seeing the Ridley Scott movie… A new Napoleonic episode by Epic History TV is exáctly what we need! 👌

  • @MikeBison_
    @MikeBison_ 4 місяці тому +33

    It’s so cool seeing the names of Napoleon’s future Marshals pop up in these early years, especially how they distinguish themselves

    • @frankbrugge5375
      @frankbrugge5375 4 місяці тому +4

      All through merit.. it's truly an epic story

    • @TwoFistsOneHalleluja
      @TwoFistsOneHalleluja 4 місяці тому +6

      Kleber would have been among the greatest. He held Egypt alone with a small force after Napoleon's departure, winning battles against all odds. Sadly he was assassinated and never made it back to France.

    • @ddc2957
      @ddc2957 4 місяці тому +5

      Yes since the campaign in Italy the list of would-be Marshals has grown considerably. A lot of what-if’s - Ducat, LaHarpe, Joubert, Dumas, Kléber, DeSaix, LaSalle.

  • @Rildar
    @Rildar 4 місяці тому +28

    A brilliant military genius. A tactical mad dog. One man, who irrevocably changed the course of human history before he was even 40, only rivaled by Alexander himself. As one of Anglo descent themselves, you can't help but have a tinge of admiration that mankind could put forth such a stalwart soul.

    • @jamesharding3459
      @jamesharding3459 Місяць тому +3

      General Bonaparte is beyond compare to a Macedonian upstart. Only a few can compare, first among them Arthur Wellesley, First Duke of Wellington.

  • @alanfecu
    @alanfecu 4 місяці тому +162

    Gracias por seguir produciendo estas joyas, que para mi es el mejor canal de documentales sobre napoleón, muy por encima a muchas películas incluyendo la ultima. Espero sigan sacando mas.

  • @ososnake97
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    FINALLY DAVOUT AND DESAIX APPEAR, GREAT VIDEO GUYS

    • @peterjobovic3406
      @peterjobovic3406 4 місяці тому

      Yes. Finally something about two of Napoleon's best commanders. In Egypt, all important battles were arranged by Desaix, as well as later the Battle of Marengo.

  • @FortexZone
    @FortexZone 4 місяці тому +65

    As Egyptian i can say this video is truly magnificent , i read and watched many episodes from other history channels about Napoleon french campaign but no one have discuss it such precise and details .. really appreciate your efforts keep it up

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    Who is gonna give this man 60 million to do an actual good Napoleon movie?

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    • @shoukatsukai
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      ​@@artificialintelligence8328Between the group, there is always a man leading. That's why people blame Ridley Scott for the disappointing Napoleon movie.

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      A mini series would be best!

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    • @PueSaness
      @PueSaness 4 місяці тому +8

      The comparison to Hannibal is particularly apt, considering how in both wars Hannibal and Napoleon won three massive tactical victories (Trebia, Lake Trasimene, Cannae for Hannibal, and Pyramids, Mount Tabor, 1799 Aboukir for Napoleon) but only for ephemeral strategic results (control over part of Italy for Hannibal, control over Egypt for Napoleon). Both commanders were cut off, which forced them to wage war with a lack of reinforcements and support from their home country (although Hannibal _did_ receive some reinforcements, and Rome was fighting a war on multiple fronts). Both commanders were also lacking in siege equipment at crucial points in their war, which led to Napoleon's failure at Acre and convinced Hannibal against a siege of Rome. And as Napoleon was stopped at Acre, Hannibal was stopped by Roman forces at Nola, and while neither failure meant a total collapse of the French or Carthaginian position, both signaled a turning point of the war to a strategic stalemate that benefited the side that could rebuild themselves.
      I'd say the biggest difference between the two is the geography, with Hannibal's campaigns generally concentrated on the Italian peninsula while the French forces under Napoleon penetrated over 1,000 km inland thanks to the Nile. Hannibal also faced stronger opposition in the form of the Romans, but the terrible quality of the Ottoman forces is also somewhat exaggerated. Only six years after the French left Egypt, the British sent the Fraser expedition to conquer Egypt for themselves, only to never penetrate past the coast and get outright defeated in battle multiple times by an Egyptian force they outnumbered, suffering more losses as a raw number and as a proportion than the Egyptians, despite having naval superiority and receiving reinforcements. Hannibal also had a somewhat superior grand strategic position, with Rome facing a war on multiple fronts against an alliance of Macedon and Carthage that on paper was much larger than it (although we know that effectively, the total resources of this alliance were never properly coordinated), while Napoleon faced a coordinated effort by Britain and the Ottoman Empire.

  • @Wolversun
    @Wolversun 4 місяці тому +13

    "The Black Devil" is also the father of the great author Alexandre Dumas. Writer of the The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo.
    I recommend reading The Black Count by Tom Reiss if you want to learn more about him!

    • @joshuagrover795
      @joshuagrover795 3 місяці тому +2

      Fascinating individual Tomas Alexandre Dumas and, as mentioned, interesting background. His father, a white French aristocrat, and mother, an enslaved African woman. Despite the appearance of then Saint-Domingue (Haiti) pre-1791 of slavery white French aristocrats or settlers often mixed or had relationships with enslaved women that resulted in mixed race children. When they had become of age, often the children's fathers would emancipate, (free) them to take over their estates or sent them to be educated in France where slavery was illegal since 1315. This system contrasts sharply with the American slavery system, where these situations would be rare and virtually unheard of.

  • @valentinleboursicaud7044
    @valentinleboursicaud7044 4 місяці тому +3

    Once again, a beautiful video. Thank you so much for bringing our beautiful French history to life.
    « Vive l'empereur, Vive Bonaparte »

  • @chasemanhart
    @chasemanhart 3 місяці тому +10

    Love the Napoleon content. I got hooked with Eylau and have been researching and watching ever since

  • @vladimirzarate6362
    @vladimirzarate6362 3 місяці тому +2

    The sounds and the narrations make these series incredible, as well as the explanation of every battle ❤

  • @merdiolu
    @merdiolu 4 місяці тому +57

    17:47 Naval Battle of Nile is one of most complate decisive naval victories of any era , upturning strategic situation and Napoleon's position in Egypt complately and made Royal Navy dominant naval force in Mediterranean Sea. Nelson actually only had 13 ships of line when he ordered to attack on French squadron in Aboukir bay on the evening of 1st August 1798 (one of British ships of line HMS Culloden grounded on shallows en route before Alexandria and did not participate the battle) and furthermore Nelson had no frigates while Admiral Bureys commanding French squadron had four frigates which he could put up a combat patrol offshore and he did not so and caught unprepared.

    • @ososnake97
      @ososnake97 4 місяці тому +7

      nelson was a thorn in napoleon's ass

    • @barbararice6650
      @barbararice6650 4 місяці тому

      Nothing compared to 1918 that was a naval triumph unequalled in all history 😑

    • @theDLebon
      @theDLebon 4 місяці тому

      Yes useless to win all the battles. Napoleon had some lacunae with the logistic.
      In modern time Mers el Kebir 1940

    • @restitutororbis964
      @restitutororbis964 4 місяці тому

      @@barbararice6650I’d say the real decisive battle for Britain was at Trafalgar. The French and Spanish fleets were so completely defeated, Spain ceased to be a significant naval power and France was basically eternally neutered in all naval matters. It wouldn’t be until the US’s prosperity in the 20th century that Britain was dethroned.

    • @barbararice6650
      @barbararice6650 4 місяці тому

      @@restitutororbis964
      I didn't say decisive I said triumphant, when was an enemy navy so scared to fight it mutinied and its ships dragged off as a trophy 😑

  • @lordrothschild7021
    @lordrothschild7021 4 місяці тому +3

    ❤❤❤ best free history channel to date. Thank you for this on behalf of all of us whom enjoy and rewatch your videos very great job 👏

  • @janm.3744
    @janm.3744 4 місяці тому +4

    I have been waiting for you guys to cover the Egyptian campaign for years. This is a marvelous day!

  • @mk-xs7vg
    @mk-xs7vg 4 місяці тому +8

    We need Part 2 ASAP.

  • @CompetitivelyAwesome
    @CompetitivelyAwesome 4 місяці тому +22

    Napoleon had immense skill no doubt, but holy shit he was so goddamn LUCKY too. That story of Nelson just missing him TWICE made me laugh.
    Goes to show how much history’s great figures are made my sheer chance as well as skill

    • @zombieoverlord5173
      @zombieoverlord5173 4 місяці тому +6

      There are also many stories of Napoleon being literally inches from death like at Toulon

    • @Tyrfingr
      @Tyrfingr 3 місяці тому

      I guess it was for reasons that the latin saying "Fortune favors the bold" came about.

    • @bretonneux3389
      @bretonneux3389 16 днів тому

      historians are not entirely sure, there is a debate that Nelson actually let Napoleon reach Egypt. In the hope he would die there with his armee. And to get the Ottoman Empire on Britain's side.

    • @Tyrfingr
      @Tyrfingr 16 днів тому

      @@bretonneux3389 Could probably be possible who knows. I often notice though. That debates on historical events tend to be comfortably looking in hindsight of history through many sources and from many sides. Meaning. It is easy to come up with theories when you already know the outcome. Being in the moment as things are happening. And being blind to all circumstances, particularly that of the enemy.
      Then the decision like that by Nelson would be a game of hazard. To me it sounds more like attempts to elevate his genius. Such things have been done with all historical figures. The same goes for critique as well. Experts calls something a mistake, but fail to put themselves in the position at the moment when the decision is being taken - by a person who doesn't have the luxury of being able to see into the future. As experts can look back in time and judge an outcome.

    • @bretonneux3389
      @bretonneux3389 16 днів тому

      @@Tyrfingr ofc. But historians tend to have this theory, precisely because of the succession of miracles that allowed Napoleon to escape Nelson during his journey. It's such an amount of luck it becomes suspicious.

  • @generalrambo1516
    @generalrambo1516 4 місяці тому +3

    Perfect video, thank you Epic History TV! just in time for Christmas!!

  • @LumbagoKing
    @LumbagoKing 2 місяці тому +3

    This guy is actually my favorite youtuber

  • @brianivey73
    @brianivey73 4 місяці тому

    Well done! Splendid video, thank you for continuing to elaborate on Napoleon's campaigns!

  • @willakana3369
    @willakana3369 4 місяці тому +7

    YESSSS ANOTHER EPIC HISTORY UPDATE ON NAPOLEON. MY DAY IS MADE!

  • @jackoboyle7749
    @jackoboyle7749 4 місяці тому +3

    Bravo! Another victory for your channel. I was reading about the Boxer rebellion the other day and realized what a perfect mini series that would make for your channel.

  • @danielsantiagourtado3430
    @danielsantiagourtado3430 4 місяці тому +2

    Been waiting For this one for a long te me! Thanks as always For your dedication! 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @barrya2808
    @barrya2808 4 місяці тому

    I’ve been so excited for the Epic History presentation on Napoleon in Egypt, Thankyou so much!

  • @MysticChronicles712
    @MysticChronicles712 3 місяці тому +5

    It's impressive to witness the channel's ability to consistently produce a variety of videos. In the past 13 months, we've been treated to content on topics such as Napoleon in Italy, The Abbasids, the Decembrists, Eylau, Kolchak, and now this! Your commitment to delivering top-notch quality is truly commendable, making your history UA-cam channel stand out as one of the best!" 📚🎥🌟

  • @Normalguy1690
    @Normalguy1690 4 місяці тому +4

    Honestly never knew he went to Egypt until I played Napoleon total war. Thank you for covering this with a fantastic episode ❤

  • @horseman217
    @horseman217 4 місяці тому

    Absolutely brilliant! I can't wait for the next part.
    Merry christmas!

  • @Kwerd
    @Kwerd 2 місяці тому +1

    Incredible video! Another masterpiece on a historical theme, also about Napoleon. Visualization is simply luxurious, magnificent.

  • @harryw6935
    @harryw6935 4 місяці тому +34

    Such an immersive experience to fire up a huge jibber and bang an episode of Napoleonic Epic History. Great job all

  • @nealcaffrey8665
    @nealcaffrey8665 4 місяці тому +13

    I adore this series, the story of Napoleon is the most interesting in history to me

  • @dannyknowlton
    @dannyknowlton 4 місяці тому +2

    Napoleon's quotes are the best. Thanks for including them in your videos! In my opinion, they say much more about his character than what was portrayed in the Ridley Scott movie. A is A.

  • @IWS107
    @IWS107 4 місяці тому

    Great video as always!
    Can't wait for Part 2! of both this series and the Kolchak series!

  • @florianpierredumont4775
    @florianpierredumont4775 2 місяці тому +4

    Funny historical fact : colonizing Egypt wasn't as mad as some historian (including French historian) want it to sound like. In the aftermath of the Seven Years war, Louis XV, king of France, was afraid to loose its island colonies (Guadeloupe, Martinique, etc) which produced the precious sugar, and were the best customers of France's manufactured goods. Louis XV and his ministers looked for a land where they could grow sugar canne and cotton, if possible. Egypt was a good spot. Plans were made, but in the end, the sugar islands remained french, so the plan was forgot, until Bonaparte and Talleyrand asked to apply it 40 years later...

  • @antoinebrouttier5106
    @antoinebrouttier5106 3 місяці тому +3

    Hi epichistory i just want to thank you
    I come from France and love napoleon history
    Your video are really understable and really cool ! Thank you for your work !

  • @RL0323
    @RL0323 4 місяці тому +1

    Absolutely stunning work as always!

  • @shareeffalshareeff9964
    @shareeffalshareeff9964 4 місяці тому +1

    One of the best historical channels very objective with amazing narrating and very beautiful backgrounds music

  • @Cobs3cor3fi3ld
    @Cobs3cor3fi3ld 4 місяці тому +4

    @EpichistoryTv thank you for mentioning Thomas Alexandre Dumas. His career is truly one of the great What-Ifs of the Napoleonic wars! I really hope we hear more about the fallout between him and Napoleon.

  • @cuber5003
    @cuber5003 4 місяці тому +11

    Best early Christmas present, I've always wanted to see this and the Middle Eastern campaign covered in details and Epic History always delivers 👍

  • @WaltherPPK909
    @WaltherPPK909 4 місяці тому

    FINALLY EGYPT!! I've been waiting for this one. Thanks so much

  • @TwoFistsOneHalleluja
    @TwoFistsOneHalleluja 4 місяці тому +15

    The Chad Murat vs the virgin murad

  • @RedSacarlet
    @RedSacarlet 4 місяці тому +9

    Thank you from France for telling in a such intelligent and nuanced point of view the great story of our Emperor🇫🇷

    • @AzimAskarov-xz2lg
      @AzimAskarov-xz2lg 4 місяці тому

      This is a Russian channel 😅

    • @Aspett0
      @Aspett0 4 місяці тому +2

      @@AzimAskarov-xz2lg So ? It's doing justice to History all the same. Paka !

  • @witcher-86
    @witcher-86 4 місяці тому +2

    amazing presentation, after watching the Italy campaign, so many little details, super done!

  • @Oneplay_IV
    @Oneplay_IV 4 місяці тому +1

    I thought your quick uploads would affect quality of ur vids but I was wrong, ur vids quality has improved more! Nice documentary on battle of Pyramids

  • @VietTran-IAMV
    @VietTran-IAMV 4 місяці тому +12

    Since he didn't mention. Battle of the Nile-Battle of Aboukir Bay (the Naval battle mentioned in the video) is one of the most stunning victory by Admiral Nelson.
    So basically at the Mediterranean Sea near the mouth of the Nile River in Egypt. The French fleet, commanded by Admiral François-Paul, was anchored in a strong defensive position in Aboukir Bay. The French believed they were safe, with their ships arranged in a line parallel to the coast (basically a Wall of Canons Along the Coast forcing a British to a naval duel) offering protection from an attack by sea.
    But FOR SOME REASON NELSON DESTROYED THAT ASSUMPTION.
    Nelson, leading a fleet of British warships, executed a bold and unexpected maneuver. He noticed gaps in the French line (The ship at the top of the line with its head pointing to the peak of Aboukir Bay) and the shallow waters that were thought to be impassable for Big Flagships vessels. Nelson daringly navigated his fleet in a line along the coast straight at the opposite direction of french, and splitting his fleet, with more than 1/3 of fleet pierce through these gaps (basically a 1-man-size gap (in this case, ship)), and others on the facing the French heads on, by this, he positioned his ships on both sides of the French line. This allowed the British to fire from both sides in a fierce and devastating attack. (imagine the 300 scene where the Spartans line up the army between the mountains so if the Persian wanted to pass, they have to go fight through them, but Nelson see a gap near one of the side of the mountain, pushed many soliders through this little gap that barely fit swiftly and flanked the Spartans on both side ... yeah ... not to mention the water is extremely shallow)
    The battle unfolded into the night, illuminated by the flashes of cannon fire. The French fleet was caught off guard and suffered heavy damage. The British ships relentlessly bombarded their French counterparts, causing chaos and destruction (Getting bombarded from both side especially from the side near the coast with extremely shallow water that you thought is where your friends are for me is EXTREMELY CONFUSING for the French, especially, all this happened at night). The French flagship, 'L'Orient,' suffered a catastrophic explosion, serving as a dramatic climax to the battle.
    By the end of the engagement, the French fleet was decimated, losing several ships, including their flagship, while the British suffered far fewer casualties. Nelson's victory at the Battle of the Nile effectively cut off Napoleon’s army in Egypt from reinforcements and support from France, significantly weakening French strategic positions in the Mediterranean.
    WHAT A MAD LAD!
    You guys should check out the animation recreating the battle from UA-cam

    • @Kamfrenchie
      @Kamfrenchie 4 місяці тому +4

      The french admiral did very poorly tbh. Though the captain of the tonnant showed incredible bravery, coming back after getting his foot shot off, and demanding the french flag be nailed to the mast to prevent it being brought down, before the blood loss took him

  • @davidrislund1135
    @davidrislund1135 4 місяці тому +33

    Been looking forward to this one, and can't wait for the Napoleons second Italian campaing during the war of the Second Coalition once its done, with battles such as Marengo. Keep it up Epic!

  • @jonshive5482
    @jonshive5482 4 місяці тому

    Bravo yet again for Epic History! You seem to have touched all the bases on this one, and then some. Looking forward now to Jaffa, Acre and more. Cheers!

  • @Badatgd_MostlyGaming
    @Badatgd_MostlyGaming 24 дні тому +1

    I have watched this around 75 times as classwork and to find info for my homework, I basically have it memorized

  • @mrboss9952
    @mrboss9952 4 місяці тому +12

    Another fantastic video, I did study Napoleon at university but wasn’t able to learn much about the Egyptian exhibition or the consequences that followed. I am thankful to those who made this video who have given me a greater understanding of the exhibition.

  • @digantakumargogoi1166
    @digantakumargogoi1166 4 місяці тому +10

    Amazing presentation on one of very less discussed Egypt campaign by Napoleon. Epic History has not only elaborated the campaigns of Napoleon but also highlighted some great charateristics of Napoleon, which otherwise for years , was misjudged. We totally appreciate your efforts . Keep going...Our Best Wishes.. Merry Christmas in advance.

  • @johnmarklegados1524
    @johnmarklegados1524 4 місяці тому

    The long awaited Egyptian expedition.🎉 Merci beaucoup @Epic history.

  • @m777howitzer4
    @m777howitzer4 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for the effort involved in making such art. You have my devotion.

  • @shaneclaridge2308
    @shaneclaridge2308 4 місяці тому +4

    I love this channel,the most professional and well researched on you tube . Well worthy of mainstream broadcast ❤
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    • @YT_Civ_Hub
      @YT_Civ_Hub 3 місяці тому

      I agree, I would also add - great audio performance + voiceover.... It's what you want to listen to :)

  • @skychia5777
    @skychia5777 4 місяці тому +4

    I love your napoleon videos. Will be looking forward to it

  • @s3-b4ss_gch29
    @s3-b4ss_gch29 4 місяці тому

    Thanks so much for this Guys. Not even 1 minute and already more goosebumps than the film.

  • @varunrai1671
    @varunrai1671 4 місяці тому +2

    Excellent video again, Great work guys!

  • @danielsantiagourtado3430
    @danielsantiagourtado3430 4 місяці тому +7

    AMAZING premier as Always! You guys are master story tellers! Christmas came early with this! Happy holidays ❤️❤️❤️❤️🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

  • @Librarian356
    @Librarian356 4 місяці тому +6

    Davout’s cameo in this episode made me so excited!

  • @KHK001
    @KHK001 4 місяці тому +1

    Another great video! love this series! thanks EHTV!

  • @beardedwalrus9955
    @beardedwalrus9955 4 місяці тому +1

    Huge props to the music used in these videos. For me it's what makes an already brilliant telling of history unforgettable. The music at 17:23 is fantastic!

  • @bryanduhart7218
    @bryanduhart7218 4 місяці тому +4

    you know its going to be a good day when Epic History TV uploads

  • @kylegates6043
    @kylegates6043 4 місяці тому +5

    Great video, wish it went more into depth with the Battle of Aboukir Bay like it did with the battle of the pyramids.

  • @ArtlikeDaVinci
    @ArtlikeDaVinci 3 місяці тому

    Excellent work Epic History TV! Your work on Napoleon's campaigns are truly remarkable 👏🏼 Could we also get a series on Arthur Wellesley's campaigns in India & Spain?

  • @USSLongIslandCVE1
    @USSLongIslandCVE1 3 місяці тому +2

    This channel is what the History Channel could have and should have been. Thank you all for these wonderfully executed videos.

  • @porphyry17
    @porphyry17 4 місяці тому +4

    this is gonna be incredibly good!
    it is Epic History TV after all.

  • @ostrichbakedghoul
    @ostrichbakedghoul 4 місяці тому +7

    yes another Napoleon video I am excited

  • @Gromash26
    @Gromash26 4 місяці тому

    OMG, how was I not warned you guys posted it already! Was lookinng forward so much

  • @jessedaas6365
    @jessedaas6365 4 місяці тому +2

    This hase become my most favorite channel on youtube. By far.

  • @generalsandnapoleon
    @generalsandnapoleon 4 місяці тому +10

    Great imagery, especially the French ships at sea! Nice work, Epic History team.

  • @mitchellneu
    @mitchellneu 4 місяці тому +4

    Thank you so much for this, Epic History TV, this was fantastic! Looking forward to more Napoleon in Egypt! Keep up the awesome work!

    • @barbararice6650
      @barbararice6650 4 місяці тому

      The frogs limped on for another year in Syria 👈🙄

  • @shehansenanayaka3046
    @shehansenanayaka3046 4 місяці тому

    One of the brilliant series ever. I really love and like your Napoleon series. We know it takes a lot of time and hard work to make these videos. Also waiting for the movie Napoleon. We always appreciate your hard work to make these videos. Love from Sri Lanka ❤️🔥.

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    @user-lh6qf2tw1b 4 місяці тому +2

    EPIC HISTORY TV ALWAYS GIVE US BEST VIDEOS. YOUR NAPOLEON SERIES IS BRILLIANT. I REALLY LIKE AND I DOWNLOADED VIDEOS IN IT AND WATCHED IT MULTIPLE TIMES. WE ALWAYS APPRECIATE YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TOWARDS THESE VIDEOS.

  • @starsaber2002
    @starsaber2002 4 місяці тому +3

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    @danielsantiagourtado3430 4 місяці тому +6

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  • @natopotato2711
    @natopotato2711 4 місяці тому +2

    Brilliant work. Merry Christmas, Epic History.

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    @AdjustedEBITDA 4 місяці тому +1

    This channel is the pinnacle, world class, the apex of history documentaries!

  • @blatantmoose454
    @blatantmoose454 4 місяці тому +4

    I have to say that the music tracks are very well done!

  • @yashrawat3788
    @yashrawat3788 4 місяці тому +5

    Rarely found topic in you tube.
    Thanks for creating this upcoming video.

  • @SuperOdpadlik
    @SuperOdpadlik 4 місяці тому

    I hope next part will be sooner then 1-2 months :/ can't wait that much 😂 btw. Great wonderful job making this kind of videos, bravo 👌🏻

  • @muhammadusmansajid1091
    @muhammadusmansajid1091 4 місяці тому

    I'd been waiting for this video for years... Best video ever❤

  • @conradnelson5283
    @conradnelson5283 4 місяці тому +3

    Very nice explanation of Napoleon in Egypt.