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  • @FeatureHistory
    @FeatureHistory  4 роки тому +124

    Remember to check out Xbox Game Pass for PC bit.ly/3m0676N and Simo's playthrough of CK3 ua-cam.com/video/v7jipVLPyiM/v-deo.html
    Now for some disclaimers/corrections
    -Sorry for the occasional audio glitches, unfortunately wasn't able to go back to location and refilm those bits.
    -I believe my neckbeard is period accurate, that's my excuse anyways.
    -Obviously all the weapons are props - couldn't legally own a sword even if I had that kind of money for one

    • @KrazyKomradeKong
      @KrazyKomradeKong 4 роки тому +1

      Somebody’s been playing kingdom come deliverance recently havent they?

    • @armyman-ig7qs
      @armyman-ig7qs 4 роки тому

      No

    • @FeatureHistory
      @FeatureHistory  4 роки тому +6

      @Preacher No, not really

    • @danieljhalab6775
      @danieljhalab6775 4 роки тому +1

      youre pronounciation is horrible mate the names are horid but píštala was guite close so ill give ya a pass on that mate

    • @WurrzagsMorkyMischeif
      @WurrzagsMorkyMischeif 4 роки тому

      How tall are you. You look kinda tall

  • @zanehiam8130
    @zanehiam8130 4 роки тому +1240

    Me: Mom, can we have knights?
    Mom: No, we have knights at home.
    Knights at home:

    • @AB-fr2ei
      @AB-fr2ei 4 роки тому +50

      Those hussites basically btfo the knights tho

    • @jacksonguillory8114
      @jacksonguillory8114 4 роки тому +2

      @@AB-fr2ei yup.

    • @AbokaseeRed
      @AbokaseeRed 4 роки тому +29

      Like any good Mums cooking, it blows the fuck out McDonalds

    • @hiimryan2388
      @hiimryan2388 4 роки тому +3

      Abokasee I agree , what's so good about dried meat with chemical smeared bread?

    • @miguelmartin901
      @miguelmartin901 4 роки тому +21

      Actually a hussite would be a much better hero than knights: have common origins, fight for equality, were able to beat superior forces and in theory anyone could become one

  • @MrKulkoski
    @MrKulkoski 4 роки тому +1027

    I was not expecting a Potion Seller reference in this. I love it.

  • @Formulka
    @Formulka 4 роки тому +455

    Jan Žižka was one of the best military commanders in history, even after losing both of his eyes he didn't lose a single battle. Leading peasants against knights.

    • @benjamingrezik373
      @benjamingrezik373 4 роки тому +3

      not tryna talk shit im just 1/3rd polish and beautiful

    • @knockoutnorko7500
      @knockoutnorko7500 4 роки тому +34

      ,,Sir, thy enemies have surrounded us! What shall we do?!"
      ,,Let's move right there!"
      ,,But sir, that's a lake.."
      ,,Oh, piss off, Holý. I am fucking blind you arsehole!"

    • @cortex8239
      @cortex8239 4 роки тому +1

      @@benjamingrezik373 Who asked

    • @benjamingrezik373
      @benjamingrezik373 4 роки тому +8

      @@cortex8239 who asked you who asked?

    • @totallynotalpharius2283
      @totallynotalpharius2283 2 роки тому +5

      “Pull me closer I want to smack some Catholics with my sword “

  • @weldonwin
    @weldonwin 4 роки тому +665

    Crusading Knights: Nooooooo, low born peasants can't defeat their High Born Feudal Betters!!!
    Hussites: Ha Ha! Hand Cannons Go BOOM!!!

    • @blacksuite1
      @blacksuite1 4 роки тому +6

      @kala captain stale comment.

    • @Zombie1Boy
      @Zombie1Boy 4 роки тому +12

      píšťala* go BOOM!!!

    • @friedlemons5201
      @friedlemons5201 4 роки тому +7

      samurai: first time?

    • @weldonwin
      @weldonwin 4 роки тому +15

      @@friedlemons5201 Actually, Samurai were enthusiastic gun users, having first studied a number of matchlocks that were "Forcefully Purchased" from a group of Portuguese sailors, before making their own. It was only after the conclusion of the Sengoku Jidai period, that firearms were outlawed and all destroyed, as part of Tokugawa Ieasu's efforts to consolidate power. Indeed, there were Ninjas who specialized a snipers using long barrel matchlock rifles

    • @cdgonepotatoes4219
      @cdgonepotatoes4219 4 роки тому

      well, on the other hand though breastplates as guns came into the picture required to be "proofed" against gunfire before sale so really those couldn't have been more practical than a conventional crossbow which also struggled greatly against at least the main armor components (little issue if they were to take the hand or another weak spots, knights still wouldn't take the chance of "maybe they won't get hit where it will penetrate"

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican
    @AverytheCubanAmerican 4 роки тому +586

    Hmm, the animation in this one is so realistic

    • @csm5040
      @csm5040 4 роки тому

      There you are again

    • @csm5040
      @csm5040 4 роки тому

      @Gustavo Octavio deCampos First time I hear that. I’m Cuban btw

    • @csm5040
      @csm5040 4 роки тому

      @Gustavo Octavio deCampos A kindergarten friend of yours? Cool

    • @marmer4541
      @marmer4541 4 роки тому

      This is the live action adaptation

  • @Alorand
    @Alorand 4 роки тому +81

    Leonardo DaVinci: "I invented tank warfare."
    Jan Žižka from the previous century: "You copied my homework..."

  • @vaclav_fejt
    @vaclav_fejt 4 роки тому +176

    Fun fact: Píšťala means flute, or whistle (the latter being etymologically close) and it most likely spawned the word for a short firearm - pistol.
    But if I'm not mistaken, the píšťala was soon replaced by hákovnice - a hook gun. It had a 90° claw on the underside designed to catch on a wagon, a wall, or that shield, to transmit recoil there instead the shooter.

    • @0dious
      @0dious 4 роки тому +15

      Underrated comment, dropping knowledge like morgensterns on heads of dismounted knights. I didn't make the connection, thanks.

    • @benjamingrezik373
      @benjamingrezik373 4 роки тому +1

      idk if you have ever seen a flute but they are not short... lmao

    • @jakubpluhar4914
      @jakubpluhar4914 3 роки тому

      @@benjamingrezik373 I don't know if you've ever seen a flute but they don't shoot... lmao (not trying to be a dick though just some banter)

    • @itshenry8977
      @itshenry8977 3 роки тому +7

      houfnice se stala do anglického Howitzer

    • @vaclav_fejt
      @vaclav_fejt 3 роки тому +11

      @@itshenry8977 That went through German: Houfnice -> Haubitze -> howitzer.
      (houf = bunch; as for "gun for shooting bunches of people at once")

  • @trygveplaustrum4634
    @trygveplaustrum4634 4 роки тому +310

    I don't think it was the clothing that saved the Hussites...
    *IT WAS THE WAGONS*

    • @juanjuri6127
      @juanjuri6127 4 роки тому +49

      what is a wagon but clothing for wheels

    • @jonsimpson6240
      @jonsimpson6240 4 роки тому +2

      @@juanjuri6127 top kek

    • @yulusleonard985
      @yulusleonard985 4 роки тому +1

      Nope! They have Henry of Skalitz on their side.

    • @tarquilkorris2563
      @tarquilkorris2563 4 роки тому +1

      Ale tomu nerozumíš to je vozová hradba

    • @Tyrhor
      @Tyrhor 4 роки тому

      For extend, it was more using profesional wagon drivers, that gave them the edge. Wagons were used for centuries, but using actual profesionals to drive them was a new thing.

  • @midgint
    @midgint 4 роки тому +185

    8:28 Good to see the patreon bucks are well spend on the ahegao sweater

  • @robinlinnekausrud5246
    @robinlinnekausrud5246 4 роки тому +178

    "Common people can never expect to win by playing by the rules of their betters." This is as true today as with the Hussites. Take this to heart

    • @repubblesmcglonky8990
      @repubblesmcglonky8990 4 роки тому

      Off topic but...what is your flag of in your profile picture? I'd love to know (I'm an amateur vexillologist)

    • @robinlinnekausrud5246
      @robinlinnekausrud5246 4 роки тому +9

      @@repubblesmcglonky8990 It's the nonbinary pride flag with a socialist star over

    • @repubblesmcglonky8990
      @repubblesmcglonky8990 4 роки тому +3

      @@robinlinnekausrud5246 Thank you kindly :D

    • @gilgameschvonuruk4982
      @gilgameschvonuruk4982 4 роки тому +3

      there is a difference between real and perceved oppression

    • @3bydacreekside
      @3bydacreekside 4 роки тому +3

      Those damn socialist...
      *Rolls Dice*
      ...They's/them's!

  • @paritoshd
    @paritoshd 4 роки тому +170

    The irony is that they don't have Gamepass in Morocco.
    Simo- "I guide others to a treasure I cannot posess..."

    • @jamesgeorge7579
      @jamesgeorge7579 4 роки тому +9

      And that is when a VPN comes into play

    • @paritoshd
      @paritoshd 4 роки тому +13

      @@jamesgeorge7579 then he'll have to wait for a NordVPN sponsorship

  • @wsgthebg
    @wsgthebg 4 роки тому +59

    I just want to mention, that the czech name of the handheld cannons "píšťala" (you can translate it as organ pipe) is where the word "pistol" comes from.

  • @Randomname8383
    @Randomname8383 4 роки тому +43

    This setup is also known as mid game gear in Kingdom Come: Deliverance

  • @revmedia8108
    @revmedia8108 4 роки тому +147

    Him: The poor man’s knight.
    Me: *The poor man’s poor.*
    Much love, your friends at Rev Media!!

  • @trygveplaustrum4634
    @trygveplaustrum4634 4 роки тому +193

    *GAMBESON*
    *Shadiversity has entered the chat*

    • @PauloGarcia-sp5ws
      @PauloGarcia-sp5ws 4 роки тому +4

      @incinerator950 Supper underrated part of history.

    • @ANTSEMUT1
      @ANTSEMUT1 4 роки тому

      He's more onto brigadines now rather than gambeson.

  • @butsmash
    @butsmash 4 роки тому +5

    Kettle helmet, wheels, and cannon. The three ingredients for a happy poor boy.

  • @ferrjuan
    @ferrjuan 4 роки тому +6

    0:01 scared me there for a second! Glad to see the Hussites War Wagons getting some love cuz in late medieval warfare it’s not always about knight cavalry or longbow man sometimes it’s about what u got on hand and making the best of it in order to defeat your foes!

  • @imtiredtiredtired
    @imtiredtiredtired 4 роки тому +13

    I always thought the Hussites is the inspiration for the rhodoks in mount and blade warband. Those giant shields and their peasant origins, and their tendency to knock snobby knights down a notch.

  • @AdlerMow
    @AdlerMow 4 роки тому +5

    It's an often repeated myth that early handcannons were ineffective. While inaccurate from more than 50 yards, they do very well against most armor of the age (which was pressured to improve). They were shot only when the enemy was close enough, ensuring they pay a heavy price for trying to close in.

    • @Lawor00
      @Lawor00 Місяць тому

      Sorry it is not a myth. Even in 30years wars wasnt muskets so much effective against full plate.

  • @thecosmodrome4503
    @thecosmodrome4503 4 роки тому +25

    They've Got Wagons!

  • @kharga9046
    @kharga9046 3 роки тому +1

    3:46 actually how I understand it is that soft armours were more effective against cuts than blunt force. As the thick cloth is meant to stop slicing however you’d need a lot more linen to actually cushion the force of a mace.

  • @user-vn7ce5ig1z
    @user-vn7ce5ig1z 4 роки тому +41

    Hussites - The Poor Man's Knight
    Hussars - Epic Cavalry

    • @Monke-fj2qz
      @Monke-fj2qz 4 роки тому +3

      AND THE WINGED HUSSARS ARRIVED

  • @AnUtterSimpleton
    @AnUtterSimpleton 4 роки тому +12

    Oh shit, this series isn't dead. My heart overflows with jubilation.

  • @lunatic_52
    @lunatic_52 4 роки тому +1

    Simo's comming up in the world, I remember subbing to him when he was still just a small channel posting CKII memes

  • @boogeymann6686
    @boogeymann6686 4 роки тому +11

    Feature History has blessed us with a video during this time of need

  • @czechoslovakpatriot4773
    @czechoslovakpatriot4773 4 роки тому

    Yes finally another video about Czech history! Greetings from the Czech republic mate and thank you very much. :)

  • @Chameleonis
    @Chameleonis Рік тому +1

    Fun fact: The word "píšťala" evolved into todays "pistol(e)" and Houfnice became known as "Howitzer"

  • @johnphillips4776
    @johnphillips4776 2 роки тому +1

    I love this! Thinking for yourself spiritualy, early Reformation, early populism

  • @memocorver5772
    @memocorver5772 4 роки тому +4

    Honestly, I was afraid that you wouldn't upload a new episode of Feature Fittings due to the bad reception of the first episode, but I am glad that that didn't stopped you, I liked the first episode as well as this one, and I hope you will be doing more in the future.
    Greetings!

  • @isaacgunning6174
    @isaacgunning6174 4 роки тому

    I've been waiting for you to continue this for forever. Please make more

  • @omerpasa3328
    @omerpasa3328 4 роки тому +2

    oooo rhodoks!! I got it where rhodoks came from :D

  • @Uhhok3
    @Uhhok3 4 роки тому +33

    I fear no man, but that thing
    0:01
    It scares me.

  • @jameslippincott7440
    @jameslippincott7440 4 роки тому

    The new format is very informative

  • @isaacfeldmann2827
    @isaacfeldmann2827 4 роки тому +2

    6:38, feature history is about to lead a revolution

  • @jacobkoster3808
    @jacobkoster3808 4 роки тому

    Nice to see this series comeback

  • @wtwarrior7698
    @wtwarrior7698 4 роки тому

    One if not my favorite channel whit the best 2 episode serie

  • @Xzibit9
    @Xzibit9 3 роки тому +2

    5:33 thats where the word "pistol" originates from

  • @trygveplaustrum4634
    @trygveplaustrum4634 4 роки тому +34

    Hey, we finally get to know what Feature History looks like!
    ...through an alarming number of filters...

    • @AkasakaS2000
      @AkasakaS2000 4 роки тому +7

      to be exact, his face was also on one of his earlier video

    • @Sk0lzky
      @Sk0lzky 4 роки тому +7

      Those aren't filters mate, that's fabric of reality itself being stretched by the idiotic design choices of the new CK.

  • @darkranger116
    @darkranger116 4 роки тому +6

    Established war doctrine : exists
    Hussites and Chinese peasants : *we're about to end this mans whole career*

  • @QuestionEverythingButWHY
    @QuestionEverythingButWHY 4 роки тому +59

    “No matter what he does, every person on earth plays a central role in the history of the world. And normally he doesn't know it.”
    ― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

  • @Gordons1888
    @Gordons1888 4 роки тому +10

    Damn I forgot how cute feature history was 0_0

  • @intskassy5203
    @intskassy5203 4 роки тому +1

    Finnaly a video :)
    well done my Australian neutralian historian!

  • @fmeu7733
    @fmeu7733 4 роки тому

    Always happy to see another one of your videos 👌

  • @Aeyekay0
    @Aeyekay0 4 роки тому

    Well this was an interesting change of pace, good work

  • @Mankorra_Gomorrah
    @Mankorra_Gomorrah 4 роки тому +5

    This games marketing budget was enough to bring my guy back from the dead

  • @K.Dilkington
    @K.Dilkington 4 роки тому +28

    In Czech, the "J" is pronounced as a "Y" in English, just to let you know.

  • @MrJonyish
    @MrJonyish 4 роки тому

    The potion seller reference was stunning I respect you greatly now!

  • @pokec.
    @pokec. 4 роки тому +2

    lol that intro was nice

  • @micahistory
    @micahistory 4 роки тому

    Thanks for making a video about the hussites

  • @Antzus81
    @Antzus81 2 місяці тому

    I see some interesting parallels to the modern battlefield here. Obviously the ranged weapons (an arsenal combo like mortars, howitzers, and rifles), but also squad tactic of unit all-round defence, only light armour, and that picture of the wagon reminds me of WW1 tanks or gunships (naval or aerial)

  • @varangianguard7102
    @varangianguard7102 4 роки тому +117

    America: loses to a bunch of poor vietnamese farmers
    Russia: loses to a bunch of poor afghan farmers
    Christendom: loses to a bunch of bohemian farmers
    Britain: loses to a bunch of poor boer african farmers
    i don't like where this is going...

    • @calebavery7779
      @calebavery7779 4 роки тому +21

      You forget how many of said farmers died

    • @VoxHispania
      @VoxHispania 4 роки тому +15

      Don't underestimate farmers

    • @allgodsnomasters2822
      @allgodsnomasters2822 4 роки тому +1

      long live the workers revolution! Nulla Crux, Nulla Corona!

    • @jerrell1169
      @jerrell1169 4 роки тому +1

      incinerator950 ARVN would be the generally more correct term in place of SVK.

    • @jamesrussellangeles4054
      @jamesrussellangeles4054 4 роки тому

      @incinerator950 What about the Boers?

  • @saidtoshimaru1832
    @saidtoshimaru1832 4 роки тому

    Nice to see someone with eyes in this channel.

  • @GRBoi1993
    @GRBoi1993 4 роки тому +1

    Ah so he is alive! Guess I can toss out that eulogy

  • @fiskersproductions
    @fiskersproductions 3 роки тому +1

    Id love to see a video on SADF Pat83 gear, ww1 british kit and of course Australian vietnam wares

  • @aenorist2431
    @aenorist2431 4 роки тому +22

    Soft armor is extremely *ineffective* against blunt force. What it does well against is cuts, and to a lesser degree thrusts.
    Thats really well tested, assume thats a slip of the tongue?

    • @benjamingrezik373
      @benjamingrezik373 4 роки тому

      most certainly because it defies simple logic. cloth armor only helps agaist slices and grazes and shallow pokes

    • @ondras5241
      @ondras5241 4 роки тому +10

      Not really. The cloth can spread the hit nicely. Of course it's not as good as mail or plate, but it definitely isn't ineffective.
      Source: I do HEMA

  • @janjoska2549
    @janjoska2549 6 місяців тому

    Many names of firearms come from hussites. You mentioned howitzer that comes from word houfnice (buncher), or pistol, that comes from píšťala (flute). Word arquebus comes from totally mutated word hákovnice ( hook piece)
    A hand held gun that was secured to sides of a war wagoon by a hook. Making recoil manageable.

  • @Artur_M.
    @Artur_M. 4 роки тому

    Great choice of topic and execution!

  • @chefboyjc9439
    @chefboyjc9439 4 роки тому

    I can't decide which style I like more, the animated style or this!

  • @timonburford3827
    @timonburford3827 4 роки тому

    I was only rewatching the soviet gear vid earlier today can't believe my luck great vid 👏

  • @merten0083
    @merten0083 4 роки тому +2

    Hey, Hennry has come to see us!

  • @trejodanny8329
    @trejodanny8329 4 роки тому +1

    Great video, very informative, can't wait for more feature fittings. Do you know much about the Rhodesian bush war. would you ever consider doing a video on it?

  • @chadm6777
    @chadm6777 4 роки тому

    7:28 That's my little brother's reaction back in the day when it came to games lol

  • @micahistory
    @micahistory 4 роки тому

    you're finally back!

  • @Esamabinaladin
    @Esamabinaladin 4 роки тому

    This is such a good video, and I actually learned something!

  • @evryatis9231
    @evryatis9231 4 роки тому +1

    Perfect. Finally a good fucking video in my recommended

  • @floyddog2283
    @floyddog2283 4 роки тому +1

    The piš’tala is what gave us the English word pistol

  • @milanstepanek4185
    @milanstepanek4185 4 роки тому +2

    Pistala, Pistol - sound familiar? Would never expect somebody outside of this country to do a video on a relatively obscure part of our history, thanks!

  • @nathanielrourke8886
    @nathanielrourke8886 4 роки тому

    Worth the wait.

  • @CSRmania
    @CSRmania 4 роки тому

    Nice video as always, would be great to see a feature fittings on the crusader's foot soldiers

  • @sovietboilermaker
    @sovietboilermaker 4 роки тому +2

    "Long-ass and ranged-ass." Truly a beautiful description.

  • @sancho7863
    @sancho7863 3 роки тому +1

    It seems that the early domination of mounted knights in the middle ages was due to technological advantages

  • @lobomuffin1775
    @lobomuffin1775 4 роки тому

    This is amazing can wait for the next one
    In about a year...

  • @PauloGarcia-sp5ws
    @PauloGarcia-sp5ws 4 роки тому

    Jan Zizka was a freaking badass. Just thinking of a dude with an eye patch leading peasants to smash armies with innovative tactics gives me tingles. Reminds me a lot of Hannibal.

  • @sibmarlol
    @sibmarlol 4 роки тому

    Now to wait for another release of feature fittings

  • @nqh4393
    @nqh4393 4 роки тому

    8:11 OK YOU GOT ME!

  • @NoobPTFO
    @NoobPTFO 4 роки тому

    You just reminded me to start a Potion Seller religion in CK3. Thanks!

  • @k-panga
    @k-panga 4 роки тому +2

    Now we know why it took him so much time. He made some nite props and costumes.

  • @CivilWarWeekByWeek
    @CivilWarWeekByWeek 4 роки тому +3

    Now this is the height of fashion

  • @micahistory
    @micahistory 4 роки тому

    it's cool that you showed us your medieval clothing

  • @A.76-v4z
    @A.76-v4z 4 роки тому

    You sir are a legend yourself thanks for the good historic content even though that i'm not european but this facinated me!

  • @wileymcgraw5511
    @wileymcgraw5511 3 роки тому

    What the....
    Really enjoyed this vid though keep on making them

  • @Scylla_Charybdis
    @Scylla_Charybdis 4 роки тому +1

    I didn't think it could get any better with a Potion Seller reference but then the fucking hentai hoodie made me spit Pilsner out of my nose (which, on a side note, is *not* a pleasant experience)

  • @Kriegter
    @Kriegter 4 роки тому

    wow I thought the series died, this is awesome

  • @jonnejaaskelainen
    @jonnejaaskelainen 4 роки тому

    I know this video was supposed to be about Medieval combat equipment, but that hoodie at the end is what really betrayed your status as a supremely cultured man.
    The potion seller reference is also appreciated.

  • @wileymcgraw5511
    @wileymcgraw5511 3 роки тому

    Knights: You Sir are by far the *worst* soldier I have ever... smelled.
    Hussites: Haha hand gonne go boooom!

  • @Newidhan
    @Newidhan 4 роки тому

    Hey look, it's Henry, he's come to see us!

  • @billyspencer7325
    @billyspencer7325 4 роки тому

    Henry is here!

  • @rehurekj
    @rehurekj 4 роки тому

    when you presented the hand cannon it immediately reminded me the staff weapons from stargate and once i had the thought it become impossible not to compare whole hussite peasant army to jaffas.
    its your fault i will be never able to look at hussite wars the same way i did before you came up with this vid...

  • @91cog
    @91cog 4 роки тому

    I reckon I saw you at Coles. Keep up the sick videos!

  • @kolinmartz
    @kolinmartz 4 роки тому

    *cue dramatic music* “Kept you waiting huh?”

  • @MonsieurX12
    @MonsieurX12 4 роки тому

    10/10 intro

  • @YukitoOnline
    @YukitoOnline 3 роки тому

    *"Otome Sensou"* manga brought me here.
    Specifically the wagon fort scene against the cavalry.

  • @zacdonovan8544
    @zacdonovan8544 4 роки тому

    still looks cool

  • @napoleonibonaparte7198
    @napoleonibonaparte7198 4 роки тому +2

    7:18 Finally. A worthy for for the Bread Bois

  • @fakename7901
    @fakename7901 4 роки тому

    Memes aside, this video was worth the two years wait

  • @urithehoneybee5505
    @urithehoneybee5505 4 роки тому

    I never expected this much drip

  • @costaroumeliotis4639
    @costaroumeliotis4639 4 роки тому +2

    There are Hussites in Australia apparently.

    • @Dave_Sisson
      @Dave_Sisson 4 роки тому

      I didn't think the backgound scenery looked like central Europe. The gum trees were a bit of a give away.

  • @hardgainer7396
    @hardgainer7396 4 роки тому

    Thanks for covering this up. Just a thing: Žižka is pronounced ZhiZHka. I guess its the best way to write it down phonetically
    edit: I think best english(?) phonetic writing would be Gischka ("Gi" like in Olivier Giroud)

  • @magicthegatherer6903
    @magicthegatherer6903 4 роки тому

    This video made me think I was having speaker issues. So much popping.