Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Friedland 1807

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  • Napoleon brings his war against Russia and Prussia to an end with victory at Friedland, leading to the famous Tilsit conference, after which Napoleon stood at the peak of his power.
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  • @EpichistoryTv
    @EpichistoryTv  5 років тому +727

    Here it is - Part 3 of the Epic History TV Napoleonic Wars series - and my longest video yet. I just couldn't leave out the fall of Heligoland. Don't forget you can get exclusive early access to videos, chat, and votes on future topics at www.patreon.com/EpicHistoryTV You can also follow Epic History TV on FB and Twitter for updates on progress, sneak peeks and random history thoughts. ALSO don't forget to check out HistoryMarche's channel and our sponsor Skillshare!

    • @Alex-cs1vq
      @Alex-cs1vq 5 років тому +13

      Incredible video as per usual, whats next in the pipeline?

    • @residentelect
      @residentelect 5 років тому +7

      What could be better...?
      It's Friday, I have the weekend off, and the pièce de résistance, an excellent new video from Epic History!

    • @EpichistoryTv
      @EpichistoryTv  5 років тому +27

      Alex Peninsular War Part 1 up next... the Spanish Ulcer begins..

    • @neo120590
      @neo120590 5 років тому +5

      You have by far one of the best narrating voices I've had the pleasure to hear.

    • @DreamerFromBeyond
      @DreamerFromBeyond 5 років тому +1

      Your narrations are very well done hope to see more of your videos covering historical battles.

  • @tomboerstra2533
    @tomboerstra2533 5 років тому +2561

    Marvel: "Infinity Wars is the most ambitious crossover..."
    Epic History and HistoryMarche: "Hold my artillery."

    • @HistoryMarche
      @HistoryMarche 5 років тому +91

      ROFL!

    • @amirsoltani8792
      @amirsoltani8792 5 років тому +15

      That’s priceless 😄😄😄👍🏻

    • @quinnellful
      @quinnellful 5 років тому +6

      love it haha

    • @bezukaking6860
      @bezukaking6860 5 років тому +8

      Tom Boerstra
      "Hold my flank" (presumably to Geroges Mouton, Comte de Lobau, at Waterloo)

    • @projectjt3149
      @projectjt3149 5 років тому +1

      artillery LMAO

  • @geordiejones5618
    @geordiejones5618 4 роки тому +1237

    Napoleon took on more enemies at once than Pyrrhus or Subutai and was just as formidible in battle as Khalid, Hannibal, Alexander or Caesar. His 20 year military career is one of the most astounding stories. Mythical. He scared every major European power so much that they united against him seven different times. Taking Paris with 1000 soldiers is something only Homer could have predicted. His life was a real Shakespearean tragedy, one that would truly facinate the Bard, and to this day Europe would have you believe he was monster. The only difference between him and every monarch he fought was that he made his own empire while the others were born into it and given everything.

    • @truekey6821
      @truekey6821 3 роки тому +2

      All i see is another stupid napoleon fanboy. All of Europe would have you believe he was a monster? All I've seen is people who blindly worship another scumbag. Maybe he was the clear master of europe for 4-6 years, but with the exception of very few marshals (probably jusy Suchet and Lefebvre, maybe Davout), he encouraged every brigand and crook to take away from the common folk whatever they could. Save your moralizing bs for some naive idealist. Also, its really laughable how you assume he made his army. Now go read a book

    • @fredbarker9201
      @fredbarker9201 3 роки тому +125

      @@truekey6821 go read a book on the Italian campaign if you think he inherited an already winning army

    • @nothingtoseeheremovealong598
      @nothingtoseeheremovealong598 3 роки тому +12

      That was so poetical lol

    • @geordiejones5618
      @geordiejones5618 3 роки тому +63

      @@truekey6821 napoleon was egomaniacal but so was ghengis and alexander and caesar. But he's the greatest commander of the industrial era. If he'd been present in WWI, the war would have been just as bloody but for half as long. And germany never would have been a country again, and turned into a bunch of "free" client states.

    • @trollege9618
      @trollege9618 2 роки тому +5

      @@truekey6821 go read a real book

  • @HistoryMarche
    @HistoryMarche 5 років тому +3065

    I really hope you guys like how we presented this, it's such a tactically complex battle. Personally this is my favorite episode in the series so far, really enjoyed working on it. What do you guys think?

    • @fistoleropistolero8964
      @fistoleropistolero8964 5 років тому +26

      Seeing this in my I went "Woohoo the South will rise again brother!"

    • @GAX-447
      @GAX-447 5 років тому +22

      I agree this was no easy task but you guys did an awesome job!

    • @bedsidetherapist8060
      @bedsidetherapist8060 5 років тому +15

      These are both educational and fun to watch. If only you made them faster.

    • @imscared3509
      @imscared3509 5 років тому +50

      If I had Charles Nove reading ABCs in school I wouldnt be illiterate today.

    • @todrkdck9805
      @todrkdck9805 5 років тому +6

      Love both of your's Chanel studying and watching every single one of them. Battle of Targoviste was truly impressive though

  • @andresimon5654
    @andresimon5654 Рік тому +252

    The french cavalry charge at Eylau. Can you imagine a 10 000 horses charge. Insane !!!

    • @aleksandersokal5279
      @aleksandersokal5279 Рік тому +42

      Imagine 18,000 (Polish, Austrian and German) horsemen (infantry was resting at that moment) charging down 100,000 Ottomans in the battle of Vienna.

    • @temuguntur_amgalan1639
      @temuguntur_amgalan1639 10 місяців тому +12

      I am mongol so yes

    • @Torgo1969
      @Torgo1969 8 місяців тому +8

      @@aleksandersokal5279 Then the Winged Hussars arrived!

    • @ElliottPiano
      @ElliottPiano 6 місяців тому +4

      Rohan did it also in minas tirith.
      It's not so uncommon

    • @finndaniels9139
      @finndaniels9139 6 місяців тому +4

      @@ElliottPiano that was only 6,000 👍

  • @5555144
    @5555144 5 років тому +350

    Eylau: One of the bloodiest battles of the Napoleonic War!
    Borodino: Hold my vodka.

    • @leowilly29
      @leowilly29 5 років тому +12

      In France we call it, the battle of "la moscova ". Dont why tho.

    • @dustman0048
      @dustman0048 5 років тому +17

      @@leowilly29 Parce que Borodino personne connait alors que "La Moscova" c'est beaucoup plus évocateur et prestigieux...Pour rappel, la Moscova est le nom du fleuve qui passe par Moscou.

    • @leowilly29
      @leowilly29 5 років тому +1

      @@dustman0048 tout de suite dit comme ça...

    • @napoleonbonaparte1982
      @napoleonbonaparte1982 3 роки тому +12

      In eylau napoleon was nearly killed by russian grenadiers in the center in a church. But he was saved by his general staff and later grenadiers of his legendary old guard.

    • @jacobinfier9407
      @jacobinfier9407 Рік тому

      @@napoleonbonaparte1982 That's cool

  • @vulpesinculta3593
    @vulpesinculta3593 5 років тому +439

    15:01 no homo, just 2 good friends giving each other a deep French kiss.

    • @kerryxu119
      @kerryxu119 4 роки тому +65

      Brandon Whitworth No, it’s a kiss on each cheek which is a common greeting in many European cultures

    • @user-no4di9ro7c
      @user-no4di9ro7c 3 роки тому +2

      @@PersimmonHurmo I never heard of it, could you please tell me the source

    • @drawinglab2031
      @drawinglab2031 3 роки тому +1

      it has nothing to do with french kiss idiot it has to do with a russian tradition - look for brejnev kiss for example on google

    • @JuniorJuni070
      @JuniorJuni070 3 роки тому

      @Brandon Whitworth it orignated in europe stfu. Point out

    • @JuniorJuni070
      @JuniorJuni070 3 роки тому +1

      @@drawinglab2031 has nothing to do with russians either. Since the dutch influenced the russians.

  • @historysquad
    @historysquad 5 років тому +229

    12:35 You know you won the battle when you fire a cannon at point blank range

    • @TheGreatThicc
      @TheGreatThicc 5 років тому +24

      Imagine trying that with a modern artillery gun

    • @gunnerr8476
      @gunnerr8476 5 років тому +37

      A dangerous task indeed, anyone who served in Horse artillery units (4,6,8 pounder) must really pray that they will protected by infantries and cavalry. Artillery at that time are important assets, enemy will surely hunt it down at best opportunity. If they can't take the cannon, kill the crew then withdraw.

    • @pltkaiser9258
      @pltkaiser9258 5 років тому +8

      Like Napoleon Total War I would move my artillery to my enemies flank with the use of Infantry movement and Cavalary attacks. But when you successfully do it you would be victorious. I would mostly fail though because I would be exposed to artillery bombardment. And the canons move slower.

    • @Madhattersinjeans
      @Madhattersinjeans 5 років тому +10

      @@pltkaiser9258 That's why you only flank with horse artillery not regular artillery. It's what they were designed for.

  • @jbvalentin854
    @jbvalentin854 5 років тому +419

    I'd like to point out that the reason the French army was so fast was thanks to the core system installed by Napoleon, they were semi-independent forces, who normally would always have an other core at only 1 days worth of march. This allowed very fast movement not being bogged down by massive armies and big supply trains. This was one of the reason Napoleon was successful his armies were incredibly fast and allowing him to win at least the strategic aspect of the war. Then his tactical genius did the rest. Vive l'Empereur

    • @EpichistoryTv
      @EpichistoryTv  5 років тому +101

      Quite right, it's all there in the Austerlitz video! ua-cam.com/video/bhQe2cjr5XQ/v-deo.html

    • @uniquechannelnames
      @uniquechannelnames 5 років тому +40

      It's spelled corps i believe. Like the Marine Corps.

    • @jbvalentin854
      @jbvalentin854 5 років тому +1

      Drew Ramadan yeh oups spelt the same in french as well

    • @zorancvetkovic7204
      @zorancvetkovic7204 5 років тому +4

      Vive l'Empereur?! That mass murderer, lunatic and the devil rotten in hell.

    • @freewal
      @freewal 4 роки тому +26

      Zoran Cvetkovic not true ... don’t forget that was other countries which declared the war on Republican France and to the Empire. France had to face 8 coalitions against its people. But they were too strong 💪

  • @hui-an-xin
    @hui-an-xin 5 років тому +437

    Pure excellence right here. Can't wait for the next episode already.

  •  4 роки тому +506

    Brazilians have to thank Napolean, as the the flight of the Portuguese royal family led to the independence of Brazil.

    • @freewal
      @freewal 4 роки тому +115

      Basically all modern Europe and world started with both United States Independence and French Revolution. These 2 things changed History.

    • @annieroseloquinario2044
      @annieroseloquinario2044 4 роки тому +8

      Also philippines

    • @LtBrown1956
      @LtBrown1956 4 роки тому

      joso
      another inconvenient truth

    • @fredbarker9201
      @fredbarker9201 4 роки тому

      Amazigh Blue Azul - Anti Mafia - Anti ANPD yeah the age of revolution is vital

    • @thejudge-kv2jk
      @thejudge-kv2jk 4 роки тому +9

      @@freewal Not true. Modern Europe is shaped by the results of the Second World War and subsequent Cold War.

  • @napoleonibonaparte7198
    @napoleonibonaparte7198 5 років тому +493

    I never pressed the notification this fast when I saw my name

  • @angadgrewal9324
    @angadgrewal9324 3 роки тому +40

    Britain: gets embargoed
    Copenhagen: ahh shit here we go again

  • @CharlesDickens111
    @CharlesDickens111 5 років тому +393

    *FIGHTING* out of the blue corner, a tactical fighter, holding a professional record: 53 wins, 7 losses, he stands 5'7'' tall, weighing in at 200 pounds. Fighting out of Tuileries, Paris by way of Ajaccio, Corsica. Presenting - the former undisputed European Champion and number one contender in the world: *NAPOLEON "THE MAN OF DESTINY" BONAPARTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*

    • @archenema6792
      @archenema6792 5 років тому +4

      Blucher and Wellington landed the last punch, the one that counts the most.

    • @salviniusaugustus6567
      @salviniusaugustus6567 5 років тому +98

      @@archenema6792
      When you punch a man already down, it's not a punch "that counts the most".

    • @rohadtanyad8908
      @rohadtanyad8908 5 років тому +11

      @per aspera ad astra ¿ napoleon had a good chance of winning waterloo, but he had no chance of winning the war. the same coalition that beat him at leipzig would have done it again, fielding as many as 800000 troops.

    • @heartolion89
      @heartolion89 5 років тому +4

      Was he really 200lbs.??

    • @rohadtanyad8908
      @rohadtanyad8908 5 років тому

      @@heartolion89 later in his life probably more.

  • @guy_named_steven9912
    @guy_named_steven9912 5 років тому +538

    And Sweden is just doing absolutely nothing😂

    • @carpetclimber4027
      @carpetclimber4027 5 років тому +78

      They did in 1805, but only with about 12,000 men. They allowed Britain to use Pomerania as a stage base against Napoleon. Then again a battle against Netherlands and Spain with 27,000.

    • @guy_named_steven9912
      @guy_named_steven9912 5 років тому +15

      @@carpetclimber4027 I meant only for this video but thanks for the information

    • @joshlanier8567
      @joshlanier8567 5 років тому +42

      They were just chilling like a Villian on penicillin....

    • @atomictiger4
      @atomictiger4 5 років тому +33

      Classic Sweden

    • @snipingflute4346
      @snipingflute4346 5 років тому +3

      Carpet Climber So, Sweden was an ally of the British against Napoleon?

  • @ddc2957
    @ddc2957 2 роки тому +63

    The more you watch these Napoleon videos the more you realise what an indomitable badass Ney was.

    • @timotheemc-t7003
      @timotheemc-t7003 Рік тому +5

      Davout is a way better commander. As well as Bernadotte before he became king.
      Bernadotte is a good French commander but jealousy between him and napoleon is the main problem, napoleon never liked him, judged him and assigned Bernadotte in bad situation or far away from battles and campaigns, cause he didn’t want him to show his talent.
      But a good marshal of France that proved it is for sure Maréchal Davout. He was a genius way better than Ney or Soult.

    • @samwisehuluberlu2210
      @samwisehuluberlu2210 Рік тому +6

      @@timotheemc-t7003 why did you're spreading your bs as childish comparison? He's talking about Ney without even mentionning Davout or Murat...all were great commanders..
      What the hell this opinion disguised as statement as to do here?

    • @timotheemc-t7003
      @timotheemc-t7003 Рік тому +1

      Euh ? Shut up?

  • @residentelect
    @residentelect 5 років тому +526

    History is an amazing subject, but can seem a little boring or even intimidating.
    It takes someone, such as a dedicated teacher, or something special, like EH T.V. to ignite your imagination, immersing yourself into a world we never got to experience first-hand.
    Thank you so much for yet another Epic video, guys!
    Already looking forward to the next 👍

    • @DivergencesofHistory
      @DivergencesofHistory 5 років тому +7

      Although Epic history Dose a Great job at entertaining content I think you would have to TRY to make History Boring

    • @residentelect
      @residentelect 5 років тому +4

      @@DivergencesofHistory
      Personally I don't find history boring.
      All the way through Primary, Middle, Secondary School, and eventually college, the subject educated and entertained me in equal measure.
      The rationale for my comment is that from my days as a student, many of my peers felt the subject was tedious, and at times unnecessarily complicated.
      My adolescence was spent reading physical books, copied texts, published papers, microfiche, and slides projected onto classroom walls.
      To the internet generation the way I was taught the subject is historical in itself, and therefore somewhat off putting, as the answers cannot appear at the simple click of a mouse, or touch on a smart screen.
      Channels like this are important in the contemporary, because they do provide the material almost instantaneously. Granted, often YT channels only provide a basic overview, or general introduction to a topic, they encourage the user to then search the internet in order to research, learn and hopefully appreciate how millions of years of history is at their very fingertips.

    • @DivergencesofHistory
      @DivergencesofHistory 5 років тому +1

      Yeah I wasn't trying to accuse you of thinking History was Boring btw I was agreeing with you and I completely agree with your reply

    • @residentelect
      @residentelect 5 років тому +3

      @@DivergencesofHistory
      Sorry if my reply came across a little aggressive, or patronizing, as it wasn't intended too.
      I know you aren't accusing me of finding it boring, my friend. And I genuinely agree with your original reply.
      My apologies for the sermon-like reply though, Ben... I do tend to procrastinate and waffle on quite unnecessarily at times?!
      Maybe that's why I had so few friends at school, so spent my time lost in history books lol?!

    • @DivergencesofHistory
      @DivergencesofHistory 5 років тому +1

      np I like history and dont have many freinds at school but idc tbh also I suck at grammer and spelling im sure you noticed :)

  • @muadibadder3345
    @muadibadder3345 3 роки тому +34

    10:26
    Russians: why do we hear Boss music?...

  • @grandengineernathan
    @grandengineernathan 9 місяців тому +8

    Neutral fleets: exist
    Britain: oh I don't think so

  • @SousouCell
    @SousouCell 3 роки тому +22

    Bennigsenn: time to make a stand
    Napoleon : " Never interupt your ennemy when he is making a mistake ....... 😔😔😔😔😔😔😔"

  • @alexanderpavlovichromanov3065
    @alexanderpavlovichromanov3065 5 років тому +212

    Yet all i received was one excuse after another by Count von Bennigsen for his catastrophic failure at Friedland. I'm disappointed.
    -Tsar Alexander I

    • @saguntum-iberian-greekkons7014
      @saguntum-iberian-greekkons7014 5 років тому +16

      @BalkF yes, but he didn't know that a french army of 10 to 1 would arrived that quickly

    • @Madhattersinjeans
      @Madhattersinjeans 5 років тому +6

      @@saguntum-iberian-greekkons7014 Risky ground to move over though.
      It was a gamble to take apart a piece of the French army and it backfired.

    • @immanuelsugar6209
      @immanuelsugar6209 4 роки тому +2

      Shut up, you are a terrible commander and an incapable emperor.

    • @cocotaveras8975
      @cocotaveras8975 4 роки тому +1

      Renu Jose EXACTLY!

    • @tsarnature6587
      @tsarnature6587 3 роки тому

      Iam back!!

  • @fiyinfoluwaadeleye9416
    @fiyinfoluwaadeleye9416 4 роки тому +120

    Hi my name is fiyin from Nigeria .as a child growing up in Nigeria I was always fascinated with European,Chinese and middle eastern history.I really enjoyed your channel.it is so immersive and interesting .The music ,narration, graphics and plot.keep up the good work. I would really love it if you talk about some of Napoleons earliest campaigns like the military expedition to Egypt and his Italian campaign.I would also really love it if you guys could release more vides at a faster space.

  • @funkpunk657
    @funkpunk657 5 років тому +179

    Excellent segment. I’m legitimately never disappointed with your videos. In fact, they keep getting better and better. This is truly amazing stuff and want you to know just how refreshing this is for history buffs like myself, as well as others. It is beyond appreciated and I sincerely hope you keep making videos for the foreseeable future. I will be donating as soon as I can.
    Keep up the great work, Epic History TV!

  • @CastelDawn
    @CastelDawn 5 років тому +49

    uniforms were beautiful back then

    • @cocotaveras8975
      @cocotaveras8975 4 роки тому

      CastelDawn Agreed!

    • @tomaszzalewski4541
      @tomaszzalewski4541 3 роки тому +9

      Just because you are about to be thrown into meat grinder is not an excuse whatsoever for not looking good in your uniform

    • @artificialintelligence8328
      @artificialintelligence8328 3 роки тому +2

      Most guns were too inaccurate to pick u off from miles away while u wore something bright back then.

  • @InspectHistory
    @InspectHistory 5 років тому +288

    Great content Epic History, I'm your fan from Indonesia 😇

    • @MahardhikaDhammananda
      @MahardhikaDhammananda 5 років тому +3

      Nonton ini juga bang? Haha kirain cuma gue orang Indo disini😂

    • @aldisurya2629
      @aldisurya2629 5 років тому +2

      @@MahardhikaDhammananda yakali ente doang orang indo yang nonton ginian wgwgwg

    • @iamthepersonwhoasked5639
      @iamthepersonwhoasked5639 3 роки тому +3

      Hi I am from oudonesia

    • @topekismek_
      @topekismek_ 3 роки тому

      Wkwk pantesan ente rada niru kontennya EH TV terus ditaruh di ig, goodluck terus min inspect 😁

    • @InspectHistory
      @InspectHistory 3 роки тому +1

      @@topekismek_ mimin patreon supporters, di IG at least ad effort translate, edit, dan cari gmbr 😇

  • @1up225
    @1up225 5 років тому +107

    I’m grabbing the popcorn before I watch

  • @shawngilliland243
    @shawngilliland243 5 років тому +47

    I always enjoy your videos. You give a human touch to history - the historical background (here, the partition of the Polish-Lithuanian state), the clear illustrations of some of the key persons, the quotes from generals and leaders, the aim of Napoleon's Polish mistress, and the moving maps, the political cartoons of the moment, and the consequences of the battle. Keep up the good work!

    • @EpichistoryTv
      @EpichistoryTv  5 років тому +9

      Thank you, much appreciated.

    • @antoinesilva1527
      @antoinesilva1527 7 місяців тому

      @@EpichistoryTv Can I ask who commanded the Russian Imperial Guards in this battle? Bagration?

  • @GAX-447
    @GAX-447 5 років тому +123

    Beautiful art, on point résumé and awesome montage, as usual. Very well done!

    • @zombies1238
      @zombies1238 5 років тому +1

      This is a trap. We have a Jedi in our midst.

  • @edwinhernandez9276
    @edwinhernandez9276 5 років тому +50

    Never interrupt your enemies, when there making a mistakes " words that I have always lived by my whole life .# ⚔

  • @Anoninchains
    @Anoninchains 4 роки тому +21

    everybody gangsta til french reinforcements arrive at friedland

  • @markfranz7313
    @markfranz7313 8 місяців тому +6

    It's also must be pointed out that in threaty of Tilsit, Russia, defeated side, not only not lost any land, but gained (!!!) some of polish territory as result, which was unprecedental, and clearly show that Napoleon didn't want to be enemy of Russia, but have it as ally against they matual enemy - Britain.

    • @walideg5304
      @walideg5304 8 місяців тому +4

      Still Russia backstabbed him

    • @simonsimonovic4478
      @simonsimonovic4478 5 місяців тому +2

      Looking back, French hegemony over Continental Europe would not be so bad for Russia....
      Great Britain was much bigger enemy to Russia then France ever was....
      Even today, the only constant in British foreign policy is hatred towards Russia
      In fact, France and Russia were natural allies.
      1. They are geographically far away and do not pose a threat to each other
      2. They would keep Britain and British influence out of the continent
      3. They would prevent any excessive strengthening of Austria / Prussia in Central Europe

  • @eetuhalonen9902
    @eetuhalonen9902 3 роки тому +85

    I just read Andrew Roberts excellent "Napoleon The Great" book and used Epic History TV videos to better understand troop movements. These videos do a wonderful job of visualising how battles progressed.

    • @yrsjhydjmdhyt
      @yrsjhydjmdhyt 2 роки тому +6

      Andrew Roberts is an excellent author

  • @anthonysmith778
    @anthonysmith778 Рік тому +22

    Great docs. Don't know much about the napoleonic wars, now I'm down the rabbit hole. Gotta go see some of these places. Did that with Verdun. Went down the rabbit hole, bought airfare, crawled through ww1 forts. Very exciting

  • @tigermonkeybeijing
    @tigermonkeybeijing 5 років тому +50

    This is a really excellent and entertaining video; I learnt a lot about aspects of the Napoleonic Wars which are obscure to me. And I was impressed that the content had the range to stretch from operational to grand strategic, with an explanation of the Treaty of Tilsit and the Continental System. I really appreciate the quality, thank you for this! I've subscribed for more

  • @edwardglass9602
    @edwardglass9602 3 роки тому +31

    Honestly, as cool as Friedland was, can we get at least a little kudos for Bennigsen? At this point he'd probably come closest to posing a threat to Napoleon compared to any of his other enemies (since Aspern-Essling hasn't happened yet). He learned from Napoleon, and did his best to exercise defeat in detail, concentration of force, and actually managed to outwit Napoleon himself by taking an alternative route. Had Lannes been a little less badass or Bagration a little more aggressive or Napoleon a little slower, it would've been another embarrassing setback for the Emperor and the loss of an entire corps.

    • @freewal
      @freewal 3 роки тому +1

      Nope. Bennigsen was mediocre, an Hanoverian at the service of a German monarch in Russia, and the organiser of the coups against Paul. He should be put in the trash of History

    • @AAAA-zc9gz
      @AAAA-zc9gz 3 роки тому +2

      @@freewal could have done better than bennigsen was?

    • @joshuagrover795
      @joshuagrover795 4 місяці тому

      Honestly, Friedland was Roland or the Achilles of the Grande Armée finest hour totally outnumbered. Lannes turned into Davout 2.0.

  • @laidbare819
    @laidbare819 5 років тому +52

    Fantastic channel . Wonderful, and thank you!!
    Those four years between July 1805 and July 1809 really was the pinnacle of Napoleon's Army . Perhaps the greatest Field Army ever known was the one he had between Ulm and Wagram and the Men he lost during the fighting within this period he could never really replace. The haters say that he lost at Eylau and Aspern Essling but the reality is that he was fighting the best Armies of Europe hundreds, sometimes over a thousand, of miles away from his own borders and on their own back yards. Eylau was a costly victory under conditions which were against him and Aspern was a serious check and not a loss in my opinion . Which other commander and Army could have carried out such an operation ? Crossing Europe's widest tidal river ( Danube ) in the face of perhaps the strongest and most disciplined enemy he had, on their own ground and dug into strong positions. After his debouching 60 thousand troops across from the Laboau into the Austrian lines he was forced to retire after almost breaking their center and only just being repulsed by Charles Grenadiers . Bony ordered and accomplished a tactical retreat saving his Army and THEN six weeks later AGAIN crossed the Danube with 130 thousand Men and gave Charles a drubbing at Wagram. 5/6 July 1809. He beat them on The Marchfeld which was the ground where the Austrian Army conducted field practice and manouvers during peace time, basically their own back yard. No other General throughout history since Hannibal has conducted and been victorious in such a manner . Alexander of Mecedon surely was a great Captain but he did not face the same level of opposition as what Hannibal and Napoleon did. No other General throughout history has faced so many strong, organised and civilised enemies at once like Napoleon had to. Yes it can be said that he was somewhat to blame for creating his enemies instead of at times making them allies but still, Bonaparte was the greatest Captain of all history. The Man was Brilliant.

  • @MercenaryCamp
    @MercenaryCamp 5 років тому +26

    Great video. The soundwork is perfect. Thank you!

  • @thamizama5904
    @thamizama5904 Рік тому +6

    People may accuse napoleon as being power hungry and megalomaniac but I like his being present, almost always, to accompany his army, unlike other emperors and kings who had a tendency to send people to fight in foreign lands with them being absent and eagerly awaiting the news of their armies attaining victory.

  • @matthewdoliveira9421
    @matthewdoliveira9421 5 років тому +7

    7:04 those words gave me chills

  • @oberstul1941
    @oberstul1941 5 років тому +20

    I am in awe of how well put together and informative these videos are. Chapeau!

  • @clips5286
    @clips5286 5 років тому +20

    What a amazing video. One of the best history videos I’ve seen yet. The music, narrator, and graphics were all world class👍
    Please continue to make more videos on the Napoleonic Wars.

  • @mediastarguest
    @mediastarguest 3 роки тому +20

    It didn't matter how many victories Bonaparte gained, no matter how many enemies he defeated - there would always be another enemy waiting. The monarchs of Europe could not and would not stomach a leader who did not come from the old regime.

    • @truekey6821
      @truekey6821 3 роки тому

      This is Factually incorrect. Napoleon was offered terms for peace twice over, the first during the German campaign after Bautzen and Lutzen in 1813, the second time during the French campaign in 1814. He refused them both, and got ridden down like a dog, insisting on fighting to the last

    • @fredbarker9201
      @fredbarker9201 3 роки тому +7

      @@truekey6821 with their track record of constant coalitions and treaty breaching (Amiens, Tilsit) how could Napoleon even trust those decrees to be geuine. How does he know if he gives up Germany there won’t be another coalition a few months down the line to remove him altogether

    • @charlie8344
      @charlie8344 Рік тому

      @@fredbarker9201 if he had accepted, he would have some time to rebuild his army even though it would probably only be a month or two

  • @peterpim6260
    @peterpim6260 6 місяців тому +1

    Epic History surpasses most, possibly all of its kind.

  • @jonalban4349
    @jonalban4349 Рік тому +3

    This channel has the best cliffhangers

  • @andreslopez9125
    @andreslopez9125 5 років тому +6

    More Napoleonic wars videos are needed. Thank you for these series, looking forward for more! Great work...

  • @bunk1860
    @bunk1860 5 років тому +10

    I really like the maps and the way you move the formations on the map to give a good over view of what happened in these battles. A+ content.

  • @1320kc
    @1320kc 5 років тому +7

    Seriously one of my favorite channels on UA-cam! You guys do such an amazing job! I think I’ve rewatched all of your videos multiple times. Keep up the phenomenal work!

  • @lukasaugustsson7101
    @lukasaugustsson7101 5 років тому +35

    perfect, as the pizza arrives at the door, a new Epic History vid is out, awesome!

  • @Petibako
    @Petibako 5 років тому +6

    I LOVE THIS SERIES! I am looking forward to other battles! You present these battles very well!

  • @thedwarfking2
    @thedwarfking2 7 місяців тому +4

    I'm watching this after the eylau video... Im honestly surprised at how well the french (for the lack of a better term) recovered and just how badly the russians blundered at friedland. Especially after such a massacre.

  • @achmed51
    @achmed51 7 місяців тому +2

    Very good telling!

  • @uziela6347
    @uziela6347 5 років тому +2

    This is a masterwork video. Very accurate and precise. Also the commentary is excellent, with the prelude to all the major Napoleonic battles having all the details of the context. Love it !

  • @michaelknight5732
    @michaelknight5732 5 років тому +7

    Another great episode can't wait for the next one. Love Epic History best UA-cam channel PERIOD!

  • @nicolasr6354
    @nicolasr6354 5 років тому +41

    Please do more about Napoleon! Absolutely love it

    • @Holdit66
      @Holdit66 5 років тому +4

      So many possibilities...Borodino, Marengo, Ligny, Eylau...

    • @cocotaveras8975
      @cocotaveras8975 4 роки тому

      Holdit66 YEP!

  • @nassimriah2761
    @nassimriah2761 5 років тому +2

    One of the best topics about Napoleonic wars and the best episode! Amazing explanations!!! Looking forward to watch another episode!!!!

  • @rebel99ism
    @rebel99ism 5 років тому +5

    Epic History The Legend is back! Loving the Napoleon series!

  • @IMSHAKINGBABY
    @IMSHAKINGBABY 2 роки тому +5

    I watch this and all your other Napoleon videos a good 10 times a day every single day I want to become as badass as Napoleon was leave a mark in history forever

  • @leroyyang4100
    @leroyyang4100 5 років тому +5

    FINALLY IT HAS COME (And also another excellent piece of work)

  • @markcrouch9047
    @markcrouch9047 3 роки тому

    I can not get enough of these Napoleonic Wars videos, I just keep on coming back to them.

  • @bobjenkins9208
    @bobjenkins9208 5 років тому +8

    This was extremely interesting and informative, thanks a lot.

  • @gaiusjuliuscaesar3204
    @gaiusjuliuscaesar3204 4 роки тому +18

    Your narration is so epic that quite often I find myself repeating quietly the promotions before the video starts for all the many times I watch.

  • @jirin5912
    @jirin5912 4 роки тому +11

    I just finished czech subtitles :) . Love your content, keep it up ! :) :) :)

  • @0giwan
    @0giwan 15 днів тому

    Honestly, I'm finding I have a lot of respect for Benningson. He always is trying to take the initiative, trying for surprise or flanking attacks, and seems mentally flexible enough to parry or retreat when he knows he's lost his chance.

  • @eft1978
    @eft1978 5 років тому

    Absolutely stunning documentaries. It is everything I ever hoped for: engaging, vivid, you name it. Thank you, and keep up the amazing work.

  • @blase777
    @blase777 5 років тому +14

    great video, as always! the narrator nailed that polish pronunciation. good luck and keep up the good work!

    • @EpichistoryTv
      @EpichistoryTv  5 років тому +5

      Well, we try, and I have a few Polish friends in London who keep me on the right track!

  • @mr.martens3144
    @mr.martens3144 5 років тому +3

    Love your work! I'm a history teacher and show some of your videos to my classes. Thanks so much!

  • @olivertv6175
    @olivertv6175 5 років тому +1

    Excellent as always. Very high production value. Thanks!

  • @martinssartins8787
    @martinssartins8787 5 років тому

    Great editing and narrative! These 20 minutes went on a single breath leaving an excessive thirst for MOAR

  • @BNSFGuy4723
    @BNSFGuy4723 5 років тому +8

    This Series is amazing! I love it :D
    Been playing Napoleon Total War lately because of this

  • @jtf3697
    @jtf3697 5 років тому +3

    A MASTERPIECE AS USUAL! Thank you for such a in dept look into this war. 10 out of 10!! Keep them coming!!!!

  • @jraelien5798
    @jraelien5798 Рік тому

    FANTASTIC! I cannot get enough of these videos! So well done, thank you!

  • @flemhawker9134
    @flemhawker9134 5 років тому +1

    Another marvellous contribution, very well done & a big thank you from this history buff🇬🇧

  • @laidbare819
    @laidbare819 5 років тому +6

    I really do also appreciate the detail of the battles also. The Corps formations and their roles in the battles themselves . This information is not just found on Wikipedia but in works like Chandler's . Dominic Lievens work on The Russian Campaign is very good concerning overall strategy and the political and financial aspects of how large Armies operated during the era but it is only within works such as Chandler's where the tactics employed and detail concerning Corps and Unit deployment can be found and interpreted . Will look forward to more of these. Great work , thanks again.

    • @EpichistoryTv
      @EpichistoryTv  5 років тому

      Thank you. Chandler, Haythornwaite, Andrew Roberts, Georges Blond and several others all consulted before production begins.

  • @johnb.rodriguez7558
    @johnb.rodriguez7558 5 років тому +3

    I absolutely love the high quality content of your videos!!!

  • @harrisonrawlinson5650
    @harrisonrawlinson5650 4 роки тому +1

    Wow, this series is amazing, it offers plenty of depth and knowledge whilst keeping to short convenient episode lengths. I’m definitely going to buy some books on these battles to continue learning.

  • @rustyshackleford2841
    @rustyshackleford2841 5 років тому +1

    Incredible work as always. Just outstanding. Napoleon was an admirable man.

  • @jasonrobbins7143
    @jasonrobbins7143 4 роки тому +10

    Please keep making these... There are literally tons of his battles... You can make hundreds of these

  • @maxwelljarman7785
    @maxwelljarman7785 3 роки тому +4

    I find this battle one of, if not THE most fascinating. An immaculate display of Napoleonic strategy.

  • @erichaugustusvonmellenthin6954
    @erichaugustusvonmellenthin6954 4 роки тому +2

    Epic History TV is pure GOLD!!!

  • @JumpRopeVeteran
    @JumpRopeVeteran 5 років тому +2

    Your videos and production are top notch. Thank you for this valuable content.

  • @ravager890
    @ravager890 5 років тому +11

    Great video as always guys. Just what i've been waiting for..Your video are like the sun on the weekend morning. Cheers guys..Now the Peninsular War is coming :))

  • @davidhalabi664
    @davidhalabi664 5 років тому +10

    Great Content As Per Usual, Really love this channel. I've been watching it for 3 years now. You have inspired me to pursue history. Thank you Epic History TV!

  • @shashvatsharma3414
    @shashvatsharma3414 3 роки тому +2

    The best Epic History TV video!

  • @DaveD_223
    @DaveD_223 5 років тому +2

    Great production value in your videos and I really enjoy the narrator. Very well done!

  • @EpaminondastheGreat
    @EpaminondastheGreat 5 років тому +3

    This is one of the best and detailed videos for the Napoleonic Wars. Brilliant work dear friend! Keep up the good work. The _War of the Fifth Coalition_ is also extremely interesting for a future video. Hope you 'll be intrigued!

  • @bthanb1223
    @bthanb1223 4 роки тому +19

    Who’s coming here after the retreat from Moscow episode 🥶😭😭

    • @cocotaveras8975
      @cocotaveras8975 4 роки тому +4

      Ethan Brown What a disaster that was! But Ney was legendary!

  • @ehcastro3156
    @ehcastro3156 5 років тому +2

    Amazing videos as always. Keep up the good work!

  • @advamitsathe4640
    @advamitsathe4640 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this series of Napoleonic wars 🔥

  • @runedova126
    @runedova126 5 років тому +10

    Me: Watches Epic History TV's latest video on the Napoleonic Wars
    Me: Then proceeds by loading up Napoleon Total War!

  • @peregrine1925
    @peregrine1925 5 років тому +11

    I'm new to this channel and I'm very happy that I found it. In the flood of amateur crap on internet this one is a real shiny pearl :)). Love graphics and presentation. Cheers!

  • @cheflev9884
    @cheflev9884 5 років тому

    This is the best history/military Chanel not just on UA-cam but on the INTERNET!

  • @dentalspecialistsmedellin434
    @dentalspecialistsmedellin434 5 років тому +1

    Excelent series! Thank you

  • @leporellothegoldfinch
    @leporellothegoldfinch 4 роки тому +9

    This whole series is amazing. It would be smashing to see the naval aspects of the war as well, like the Battle of the Nile and Trafalgar, of course!

    • @EpichistoryTv
      @EpichistoryTv  4 роки тому +4

      Thank you! Might come back to the naval conflict in another series. One for a Patreon vote I think..

  • @TheSparkChannel10
    @TheSparkChannel10 5 років тому +4

    This channel and it’s videos are so professionally done it’s unreal. I’m so glad I found this!

  • @AMultipolarWorldIsEmerging
    @AMultipolarWorldIsEmerging 2 роки тому +1

    Everything from the narrator to the soundtrack to the animation I simply love this channel !! Such professional good work what a gem of a channel

  • @Captdaddyboy
    @Captdaddyboy 4 роки тому +2

    You have a soothing voice. It feels like History itself is actually speaking to me.

  • @davout5775
    @davout5775 5 років тому +31

    Napoleon was a mastermind

    • @geert574
      @geert574 4 роки тому

      🤣

    • @cocotaveras8975
      @cocotaveras8975 4 роки тому +2

      Davout Agreed!

    • @cocotaveras8975
      @cocotaveras8975 4 роки тому +3

      Geert Matthys What's so funny?

    • @SousouCell
      @SousouCell 3 роки тому

      Davout was smarter and much more competant...... than Napoleon.

    • @davout5775
      @davout5775 3 роки тому +1

      @@SousouCell Davout is onr if the smartest Marshals in the Grande armee maybe even second but not even close to Napoleon

  • @iraqimapper8625
    @iraqimapper8625 5 років тому +7

    20 minutes of epic history tv
    Wonderful

  • @leyte-samartrails7904
    @leyte-samartrails7904 5 років тому

    Please Make more!!! This is the most engaging channel on history I've ever subscribed on.
    Hope you continue towards WWII specially the Pacific Campaign.

  • @parkerrydbomshistorychanne9151
    @parkerrydbomshistorychanne9151 5 років тому +1

    This is quite the video! VERY well done! Keep it up man!