Grog The Grumbler
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The German Freikorps of the Napoleonic Wars
Freikorps played an important role during the Napoleonic wars in general but especially during the 1813 Wars of German Liberation.
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Denmark during the Napoleonic wars
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One of the more interesting countries that found itself swept along by events was Denmark-Norway. It struggled to maintain its independence and defend its interests as war erupted all around it, until eventually, war came knocking.
A Napoleonic Side Quest | The Island of Malta and the Fall of the Knights Hospitaller
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Malta has long been of strategic importance in the Mediterranean. During the French Revolution Malta became a battleground between the French, British and local Maltese population. Caught in the middle were the Knights Hospitaller.
The War of 1812 | America's Second War for Independence.
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An often glossed over war in American history, that helped shape both the early United States and Canada.
What if Poland Survived the Napoleonic Wars?
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For April Fools I decided to explore what could have happened if Poland had survived the Napoleonic Wars as an independent country.
The Fight For India
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Across the globe French and British forces clashed during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. India and the surrounding oceans became one of the more interesting battlegrounds of the time.
Switzerland During the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars
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Switzerland was deeply affected by the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars, many aspects of modern Switzerland can be traced back to this period.
Legacy of the French Revolution and Napoleonic wars | Rise of Liberalism and Nationalism in Europe
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Even after the end of the Napoleonic Wars Europe was still deeply impacted by the French Revolution and its consequences. In the decades that followed both Liberalism and Nationalism would play major roles in Europe.
Prisoners of war and the Napoleonic Wars
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During the Napoleonic wars 100's of thousands were taken poisoner, many died during captivity, many made it home. The experiences each soldier faced varied from person to person, but all were impacted by their time as a prisoner.
The 1812 Invasion of Russia and Attrition
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Attrition was a major factor during both the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. During the invasion of Russia especially attrition would shape how the campaign developed.
Reforms of the French before the Revolution and Napoleonic Wars
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France did not just become a military powerhouse the moment the revolution began or when Napoleon took power. It was a gradual process and this video aims at discussing how it developed.
Death of Glory: How Many Died During the Revolution and Napoleonic Wars
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It can be hard to find any sort of comprehensive list when it comes to how many died during the chaotic period of 1792-1815 in Europe. In this video I do my best to compile the many numbers floating about into a more comprehensive form to better show the scale of conflict in this period of History.
America's Fight Against Pirates During the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars
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Pirates were still a real threat during the 18th and 19th centuries. During America's early years the nation had to deal with a number of them, from the Caribbean, to the Barbary Coast.
Napoleon's Imperial Guard | The Glue That Held the Army Together
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The Imperial Guard was a large and important part of Napoleon's army. That importance however skyrocketed after the invasion of Russia in 1812. From 1813 onwards the Imperial Guard would be critical component in Napoleon's struggle to maintain power.
Resisting Napoleon | Assassinations and Revolts
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A more general video that takes a look into a few of the many assassination attempts made on Napoleon's life, as well as some of the larger revolts that occurred during the Napoleonic wars.
The Black Legion of Brunswick | Black Brunwickers During the Napoleonic Wars
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The Black Legion of Brunswick | Black Brunwickers During the Napoleonic Wars
Italy During the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars
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Italy During the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars
Misadventures of the French Invasion of Ireland 1796
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Misadventures of the French Invasion of Ireland 1796
Why History Matters
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Why History Matters
A Long Journey Home - The Russian Fleet in Lisbon 1807
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A Long Journey Home - The Russian Fleet in Lisbon 1807
Russia's Many Wars During the Napoleonic Period
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Russia's Many Wars During the Napoleonic Period
The Creation and Destruction of the Confederation of the Rhine
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The Creation and Destruction of the Confederation of the Rhine
The Napoleonic Wars Comes to South America
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The Napoleonic Wars Comes to South America
Napoleon's Greatest Ally: The Poles
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Napoleon's Greatest Ally: The Poles
The Fight For The Mediterranean WW1
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The Fight For The Mediterranean WW1
Austria Hungary's Wild Ride During WW1
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Austria Hungary's Wild Ride During WW1
Ranking Napoleon's Enemies
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Ranking Napoleon's Enemies
Napoleon's Foreign Soldiers
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Napoleon's Foreign Soldiers

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  • @jacafren5842
    @jacafren5842 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    1801 was not a British victory. Their pre-battle demand were not met. There was only a negotiated ceasefire. The Danish-Norwegian navy’s casualties were mainly in untrained volunteers, because there had been no time to prepare and assemble the regular and very competent navy personnel. In material terms the Danish losses were negligible since no active ships were engaged - the battle was fought with old hulks towed out. In contrast the British navy lost regular sailors and some of their best shipy

  • @ravnen25
    @ravnen25 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Danes were drawn into war in 1848.. 1st Schleswig war..

  • @Unpseudopascommelesautres
    @Unpseudopascommelesautres 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I don't know if it was deliberately avoided but I think it is relevant to talk about the 43 500 strong force stationed in Denmark as a planned Franco-Danish invasion of Sweden in 1807-1808 including La Romana's 15 000 men division made up of spanish soldiers under the General Marquis de La Romana. When news reached this latter about the overthrowing of Ferdinand VII by Napoleon, he decided to leave Denmark and british royal navy gave assistance in shipping spanish troops back to Santander where they fought against french forces.

  • @Unpseudopascommelesautres
    @Unpseudopascommelesautres 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As to me : 1# Russia. Responsable for at least 500 000 casualties on french army. Huge blow. 2# UK. The relentless funding of the coalition, roots of these wars coupled with unchallenged navy mastering french at sea. Provided vital and crucial help for the Iberians to win their war 3# Austria

  • @bm9727
    @bm9727 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Spain's situation was unfortunate for the French and their troops were spread out throughout Europe so could never use their full might against the British, Spanish and Portuguese. And furthermore Britain should be first, their economic blockade and funding the coalition was critical in Napoleon's downfall

  • @szablotukpolski5201
    @szablotukpolski5201 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good movie. Gretings from Polan and capitol polish cavalry saber.... szablotłuk polski

  • @Husaria007
    @Husaria007 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Even napoleon knew we were strong warriors ✝️🇵🇱👑🦅

  • @pm71241
    @pm71241 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The last statement is not true. The 1864 war was the 2nd Slesvig war. There was a 1st Slesvig war - in 1848.

  • @ElGungas
    @ElGungas 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Where are the sources?

  • @xogleeztastexd583
    @xogleeztastexd583 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love their regiment clothings

  • @stonecat88
    @stonecat88 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice video, I think it would be good if you show sometimes how the map changes after an event.

  • @marekswidzinski5743
    @marekswidzinski5743 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Prince Józef Poniatowski - nephew of the last king of the Kingdom of Poland = Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, twice, with his own forces, pulled out of the encirclement already on the Russian tewens: first Marshal Murat and then another French commander. The Poles did a lot of good for the Emperor of the French. In the Polish attack on the gorge, only one squadron of 125 horses took part. The Sommosierra gorge went gently uphill. The Emperor, seeing that the French troops were falling apart, is said to have said: "... leave it to the Poles"... The Poles captured it very quickly. It took them about 20 minutes. The road to Madrid was wide open for the Emperor. In addition, they contributed significantly to the Emperor's victory over the Russians at Friedland in Prussia. The Emperor made one fatal mistake - he did not trust the Polish generals and senior officers who persuaded the Emperor to wait out the winter on Polish territory - the Poles would feed the army. And in spring, having fodder for the horses (green meadows), he would march on Moscow.

  • @GnB_Mod
    @GnB_Mod หลายเดือนก่อน

    0:07 nice jawline

  • @Cosarandominc1989
    @Cosarandominc1989 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey do you think you could make a video of westphalia during the napoleonic wars?

  • @Christian_VIII
    @Christian_VIII หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic video!i wish you’d post more videos though.

  • @aaronicicle1867
    @aaronicicle1867 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I stumbled across your gem of a channel a few days ago and have binged all the videos since. As someone who's also deeply interested in the Napoleonic Wars I've enjoyed your content a great deal. It's a somewhat niche topic but try to keep it up and you'll grow overtime, thanks for the effort :)

  • @marcmonnerat4850
    @marcmonnerat4850 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Parts of Switzerland were incorporated into the French Empire, so not counting as "foreign". Today, we celebrate in Geneva the day the French troops left the city on December 31st, 1813

  • @richardwallace4672
    @richardwallace4672 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Napoleon' biggest enermy..... British gold !!

  • @Wilhelm717
    @Wilhelm717 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lego land before Lego was made? Epic

    • @NOAH_789s
      @NOAH_789s หลายเดือนก่อน

      i love lego

  • @shalomcollege6482
    @shalomcollege6482 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Didn't the battle of New Orleans happen on January 8, 1815?

  • @Cube-yq3gq
    @Cube-yq3gq หลายเดือนก่อน

    Its nice that the British got them and made them there men to fight

    • @3Dotz16
      @3Dotz16 หลายเดือนก่อน

      their*

  • @JosipRadnik1
    @JosipRadnik1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We had similar types of irregular volounteer units here in Switzerland during the chaotic post Napoleonic era until the foundation of modern Switzerland in 1849. Here we called them "Freischaren" or "Freischaerler". Since Switzerland was still basically not a nation state but a treaty organisation of otherwise independent micro states (cantons), many volounteer units from one canton went over to support their ideological brethren in other cantons during the various infights in search of a new purpose (or not - depending on who's side you were on). Kind of like the border ruffians in Kansas - just less violent generally and usually more on the progressive side than on the reactionary.

  • @generalsandnapoleon
    @generalsandnapoleon 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice work, yet again! Keep it going strong.

  • @SirHector1999
    @SirHector1999 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have to redo these text to speech videos. Absolutely can't stand them.

  • @Trotzky1930
    @Trotzky1930 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Grüße aus Braunschweig

  • @wodzimierzradomski3993
    @wodzimierzradomski3993 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Napoleon agresor kaput in rus leipzig und ende kaput waterloo armee napoleon das armee wie bolschewiken gewalting und morder beispiel espanien

  • @mareksicinski3726
    @mareksicinski3726 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Grudges are personal, grudge is incorrect

  • @alganhar1
    @alganhar1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The problem with using Impressment as a Causus Belli by the United States falls apart if you are aware of one very significant Act of Parliament in 1807. This act of Parliament removed the ability of the Royal Navy to use Impressment, one thing that is misunderstood about Impressment in the Royal Navy is it was never permanent, and was ALWAYS activated and deactivated by an Act of Parliament. Therefore in 1807 the Royal Navy ceased Impressment, as history would have it, it was a system the Royal Navy would never again use. So when the US declared war in 1812, the British had not used Impressment for 5 years, and the US Government KNEW this. Granted they probably did not know that the Royal Navy would go on to never use the method again, but they DID know that Impressment had ceased in 1807. For that reason I disagree with this idea that the annexation of Canada was not the primary reason behind the US starting the war. Impressment, despite it no longer being in use was simply the excuse, the real goals from the start was to annex large portions of Canada and present a fait accompli to the British. It was a land grab, pure and simple.

  • @trygveblacktiger597
    @trygveblacktiger597 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really cool video ngl

  • @DaniSportBlox
    @DaniSportBlox 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ”So the british went to copenhagen, and blew some stuff up”

    • @ravnen25
      @ravnen25 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Large parts of the city indeed..

  • @chinasucks6666
    @chinasucks6666 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hearing that most of the freikorps were all bad is a bit different to the World War One freikorps of highly experienced, veteran soldiers equipped with military equipment.

  • @gearxrust
    @gearxrust 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the upload schedule keep it up 👍

  • @finlandguard
    @finlandguard 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love.

  • @blairscartoonshistory7477
    @blairscartoonshistory7477 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful video as always

  • @RussianEagles
    @RussianEagles 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool video!

  • @Investing_WithDrake_Culver
    @Investing_WithDrake_Culver 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like Polish people

  • @Marshal_stars
    @Marshal_stars 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the biggest enemy of napoleon is france

  • @lucacolombo7250
    @lucacolombo7250 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The italians in the Napoleon Army fought with great courage in Russia and Germany and also in Italy in 1809 1813 and 1814

  • @captainclone1367
    @captainclone1367 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tra-Raft-a-gal??? D'oh! Stop using computer AI voice overs.

  • @kazkorianor
    @kazkorianor 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brunswick / Braunschweig funny how this name means the same city

    • @ForageGardener
      @ForageGardener หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same word ones just spelled in English.

  • @Ihavpickle
    @Ihavpickle 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Now this, is epic

  • @techerz2188
    @techerz2188 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have one question with you is the confederation of Rhine , different from the The german confederation

    • @GrogTheGrumbler
      @GrogTheGrumbler 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, the German Confederation was meant as a sort of replacement for the Holy Roman Empire that was ended during the Napoleonic Wars.

  • @dersuddeutschesumpf5444
    @dersuddeutschesumpf5444 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Could you cite your sources in your descriptions? I think a good deal of viewers would love to further read up on these topics

  • @dersuddeutschesumpf5444
    @dersuddeutschesumpf5444 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The great era that layed the intellectual foundation for today's European nations

  • @dersuddeutschesumpf5444
    @dersuddeutschesumpf5444 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great topic and highly underpresented in western media

  • @dersuddeutschesumpf5444
    @dersuddeutschesumpf5444 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gunboats are underrated

  • @mattclements1348
    @mattclements1348 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it" victory or death"

  • @nuttygeezer708
    @nuttygeezer708 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Denmark fought the first Schleswig war in the 1840’s against Prussia and won???

    • @GrogTheGrumbler
      @GrogTheGrumbler 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In short yes. It was part of the 1848 revolutions which saw the German population of Schleswig, Holstein, and Lauenburg rebel. Prussia and other German states supported the rebels but the other great powers supported Denmark. It was a complicated time that saw Prussia unwilling to fully commit to a wider European war over the issue.

    • @fessorjespersen5437
      @fessorjespersen5437 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Had the other major european powers not put pressure on Prussia to pull out their troops supporting the Schleswig-Holstein rebels, I feel absolutely sure we would have lost the 1848-1851 first Schleswig war. Our "victory" was really more of a political and strategic stalemate which ended in a status quo, with the pre war situation basically continued.

  • @Grenadier311
    @Grenadier311 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I recall reading that by the time of Waterloo, Napoleans's Imperial Guard was composed in good part of Polish soldiers. Excellent video. Great quality.