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What is never explained in the films is how after the shield generator is destroyed the imperial fleet doesn't just destroy any rebel ships out in the open! We see the clip of luke getting in to his x wing with a transport behind him just sitting out in the open in full view of the empire. With the ion cannon out of action the rebel ships should have been easy picking.

Sorry, but I can't agree with an analysis concluding that the Rebel's greatest asset was its leadership. In the words of today's real-world Bail Organa, "I need ammunition, not a ride" (Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, February 2022). War is a strategic game of logistics. The side with more resources and greater ability to bring those resources to bear is likeliest to succeed. The tyranny of logistical supply is made all the more demanding when you are a "rebel alliance" dealing with resource scarcity and tenuous supply lines compared to your exceedingly well-resourced opponent. If the Empire's objective in the Battle for Hoth was a "decapitation mission," which seems to be the argument of the video essay, then I'd agree with the presenter that the Empire not only failed in meeting this mission objective but also failed to capitalize on a coherent strategy for dealing with a guerilla force. Rather, the Empire's primary objective shouldn't have been to target the Rebel Alliance's leadership (who can be replaced); it should have been targeting their supply chains and depots, which are not so easy to replace. Lastly, the value premium assigned to the Rebel Alliance's leadership is grossly misallocated. Unless Luke Skywalker was on that Rebel transport ship that everyone on the planet's surface sacrificed themselves for, then the Rebels have chosen to recklessly belie themselves of which individuals in their organization present the greatest value. If Luke Skywalker dies, I don't know, by being crushed under the foot of an AT-AT, then we don't get episode six, and instead, we end the saga with "The Empire Strikes Back: And Wins."

Great analysis 👍! Keep up the good work!! Your video is well put together and very entertaining 👏.

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Hoth was a tactical victory but strategic defeat for the Empire. They succeeded in winning the battle, driving the Rebels from the planet, and destroyed or captured a large amount of equipment and supplies. However, the Rebels succeeded in largely escaping from the planet with their ships, their main source of power and ability to strike at the Empire. The Empire utterly failed in destroying the Rebellion, which was their main objective.

The video omits a key blunder that changed the outcome of the entire battle: Admiral Kendal Ozzel brought the Imperial fleet out of hyperspace too close to Hoth, resulting in their detection. He was executed for this blunder. Had they avoided detection, General Carlist Rieekan would not have given the orders to redirect all power to the shield generators, or to prepare for a ground assault. The Empire could've caught them by surprise, enforced their blockade, and captured or killed the Rebel leaders.

I would say, prior to watching this whole video, that it was a tactical victory: the Empire did achieve its operational objectives of overwhelming the Rebel defences and capturing Echo Base. They did win the actual physical battle with relatively minor losses and inflicted significant casualties on the rebel defenders. But it was a strategic loss. Echo Base represented the largest rebel base, but the Alliance was fighting across the galaxy at that point. Twilight company, entire fleets and cells operating across many imperial held systems with impunity. All that attacking Echo Base accomplished was to briefly disorganize them and force them to withdraw from conquered holdings to avoid being swept aside by the Empire in the long run. Without eliminating the rebel leaders and neutralizing the Alliance’s ability to regroup and organize into a fighting force, the Empire failed to achieve its primary objective: decapitate the Alliance and render it ineffective. Short term gain. Long term loss.

I thought Qui-Gon's death was a result of george lucas...the true force weilder lol. Joking aside, great video.

The exact nature of the force is an unexplored theme in star wars

Wow. Someone that sees beyond and says it right. Thank You 👍 Amazing

Great Video. I have Subed and will watch the rest of your videos,while looking forward to more keep growin this

I think it was. I think it was still up to Qui-Gon to choose his path

It creates an interesting scenario, what if Amidala actually signed the treaty?

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bro thought he was my english teacher with this upload