The Battle of Issus 333 BC

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  • Short animation covering details of one of the greates victories of Alexander the Great. Near the ancient town of Issus Macedonian army encountered forces led by Darius III Codomannus, the King of Persian Empire. Thanks to this victory, Alexander was able to expand his Kingdom eastwards and cross into Syria.
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    Music used:
    BTS Prolog - Kevin MacLeod
    Impact Allegretto - Kevin MacLeod
    A Dream Within a Dream - Twin Musicom
    All This Scoring Action - Kevin MacLeod
    Impact Andante - Kevin MacLeod

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  • @anoriolko
    @anoriolko 7 ปีที่แล้ว +791

    Ahh, remember the days when wars were fought by people who started them?

    • @CookingandWH40kVideos
      @CookingandWH40kVideos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      anoriolko no I don’t because it was thousands of years ago

    • @811chelseafc
      @811chelseafc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      They also warred much more frequently and the common man still had no say in the matter. Don’t get how that’s better

    • @kangofoctopia8056
      @kangofoctopia8056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      @@811chelseafc I suppose he meant that the leaders weren't hiding while soilders sacrificed their lives, but one could easily counter that leaders need to be alive or else the country would be disorganized when they died.

    • @kgb3209
      @kgb3209 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Aren’t wars always fought by the people who started them

    • @ereynolds72
      @ereynolds72 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      wosser name me one modern politician who started a war then fought in it

  • @bushwhakked
    @bushwhakked 7 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Alexander and his commanders knew the limits of his army and was able to use this knowledge to its full advantage on the battlefield. Remarkable leadership, because this was a battle the Persians should have won. Thank you for your presentation.

  • @SuperCompany007
    @SuperCompany007 7 ปีที่แล้ว +848

    This channel is so damn underrated. Hopefully with this new voice actor people will watch your mvids more :D

    • @as7river
      @as7river 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I don't believe it to be underrated at this point (1 year after your comment). History is not a popular topic (much less military history). 247,000 subscribers seems pretty well rated to me. It's good to see this much people watch these videos. Brilliant content.

    • @tricolourbearer2435
      @tricolourbearer2435 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mvids? What are those?

    • @f4tornado450
      @f4tornado450 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had to switch browsers (firefox was really slow) to read the captions for his earliest videos.

    • @beertjeswiss1023
      @beertjeswiss1023 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Small Moustache Man true

    • @OmegaOprah
      @OmegaOprah 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad they got rid of that other narrator. He sounded like a caveman.

  • @TheZaxanator
    @TheZaxanator 7 ปีที่แล้ว +424

    personally I prefer this narrator, i don't mind the original voice but this feels very professional and is very easy to listen to.

    • @obibellowme
      @obibellowme 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      TheZaxanator agreed

    • @TheEnergizer94
      @TheEnergizer94 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yuvaez maybe they rode cows instead of horses

    • @kysike666
      @kysike666 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      All of them are good imo...

    • @elkhananeli
      @elkhananeli 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yuvaez: You're just nit-picking. He has a very acceptable US American accent for this narration. Level, clear and intelligent... I like him and the one late on in the series who sounds vaguely Southern Hemisphere...

    • @BrokeJoker04
      @BrokeJoker04 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah the Other guys accent is to thick, and required the listeners to decipher what he said.

  • @Vasileski88
    @Vasileski88 7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    If only history lessons were so much fun. :)

  • @WowlxX
    @WowlxX 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Wow I'm a big fan of old military history and I have just discovered your channel! Those battles are extremely well done and explained; keep up your excellent work you have made yourself a new loyal subscriber.

  • @Dudedafool
    @Dudedafool 7 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    These videos just keep getting better and better each time! Please don't stop anytime soon.

  • @jeremycrowe815
    @jeremycrowe815 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You do some amazing work. I'm really excited to see more videos. History, animation, maps, and narration is top notch.
    I'll be sending my history friends your way.

  • @baba2012100
    @baba2012100 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I immediately subscribed to your channel. This is excellent content! I've always enjoyed a good battle map but watching everything come to life is amazing.

  • @tiniaful
    @tiniaful 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    the anecdotes at the end of the videos are always prime, thank you for the knowledge.

  • @MortyrSC2
    @MortyrSC2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, this is by far the best production quality I've seen on historic youtube channel. Teaching part also very solid. Great job! Subbed up.

  • @knightofapollo329
    @knightofapollo329 7 ปีที่แล้ว +791

    Seems like it's never a good idea to fight the greeks in narrow places .

    • @julienducasse3986
      @julienducasse3986 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Would you like an AC game during the time of Alexander.

    • @ttbrv5036
      @ttbrv5036 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      RAJU PEDDADA tell that to Ottomans

    • @rvanzo925
      @rvanzo925 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      The romans could defeat then even in narrow places, especially if the terrain was rough. But the Persian forces proved time and again that, despite being numerically superior, they could not beat the Greeks.

    • @rvanzo925
      @rvanzo925 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It took them almost a thousand years to win.

    • @noah_tries_gaming8318
      @noah_tries_gaming8318 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      JulienDuCasse welp your words are now prophetic lol. The game is damn near close

  • @Silonch
    @Silonch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Darius: those spears are very long
    Alexander: that’s what she said

  • @hazzmati
    @hazzmati 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just discovered this channel, loving your videos dude

  • @benbellusci4413
    @benbellusci4413 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoy your videos, I've been looking for something like this for a long time. IMO you are everything the History Channel should be.

  • @Lavalle.mp3
    @Lavalle.mp3 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just discovered this channel on recommended. Amazing content, keep em coming please!

  • @stillbrian9448
    @stillbrian9448 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Luv ur videos man, you deserve more subs, keep it up :D, btw to be honest, I like this voice rather than the old voice

  • @chrisloach9658
    @chrisloach9658 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    1:57 The famous Gordian knot looks suspiciously like a reef knot.

  • @eardwulf785
    @eardwulf785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So here I am, four years late. Only recently found this channel and after thoroughly enjoying a couple of the latest videos I've decided to catch up and view the backlog.
    The battle of Issus did not disappoint.

  • @ZuhraTVShow
    @ZuhraTVShow 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This channel needs support because of the detail these videos have!I love every moment of it also the ending facts were awesome.And for the people not liking the accents and voices just use captions and roll with it seriously.Keep it up!

  • @ToasterHuman
    @ToasterHuman 7 ปีที่แล้ว +269

    Do Battle of Vienna (11/09/1683) - largest cavalry charge in history!

    • @luciotargino5187
      @luciotargino5187 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ToasterHuman yes yes yes

    • @gab950912
      @gab950912 7 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      THEN THE WINGED HUSSARS ARRIVED !!!!

    • @jpantelojpantelo9860
      @jpantelojpantelo9860 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ToasterHuman Didn't the largest cavalry charge in history take place in Waterloo?

    • @luciotargino5187
      @luciotargino5187 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Jpantelo Jpantelo They were 20,000 horses in viena on that day charging the turks,

    • @jpantelojpantelo9860
      @jpantelojpantelo9860 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Lúcio Targino That's alot of cavalry.

  • @ssa3101
    @ssa3101 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is all I ever wanted from youtube : Baz Battles

    • @christermi
      @christermi 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kings and Generals is better

  • @RocketGlitch
    @RocketGlitch 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just came across this channel and wow, all these videos are high quality.
    Hope you guys grow fast and get all the recognition you deserve.

  • @GetTheGames
    @GetTheGames 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude, you deserve MORE MORE MORE subscribers and views for all the work you do!!

  • @LorvetC
    @LorvetC 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These videos are top quality and at least on the same level of bigger, more popular channels in the same genre.
    I would not say it is coincidence though that the 2 videos with voice acting are among the best watched so when you would use this voice actor more, I foresee more views, more subscribers and more revenue :) Consider going to Patreon e.g. ;)
    Another minor feedback would be to let a native speaker have a grammar check at the transcript, there are some minor mistakes that can easily be resolved :)
    Keep it going, I can't wait for more videos of you!

  • @svenkrules9855
    @svenkrules9855 7 ปีที่แล้ว +801

    is it just me or did your voice and accent changed drastically?

    • @BazBattles
      @BazBattles  7 ปีที่แล้ว +751

      Narration of majority of my vids are done by me. However, both Tours and Issus are narrated by voice actor. That's because some of my audience have problems understanding what I'm saying due to my accent, and average knowledge of English. As my goal here is to do more and do it better constantly, changes are affecting the voice over part as well, it's easiest to notice obviously.

    • @awesomegamer31
      @awesomegamer31 7 ปีที่แล้ว +176

      BazBattles Going to miss your authenticity dude...

    • @gnarwaster2232
      @gnarwaster2232 7 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      i could understand you but i understand how 2nd language English speakers would have a hard time understanding

    • @joannis2497
      @joannis2497 7 ปีที่แล้ว +203

      Not to offend you, but I enjoy your videos with voice actors more.
      Videos themselves are top quality, maybe permanently working together with a voice actor is the best solution?

    • @Eeroke
      @Eeroke 7 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      I must shamefully admit that I too enjoy the voice acted videos more. It's not so much the non-native accent, but also the monotone reading style with awkward phasing and slight lisp. He may also have a better mic, yours sound a bit muffled maybe?
      Sorry.

  • @cameronyoung6769
    @cameronyoung6769 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Videos like this and great narration makes it a whole lot funner to watch and makes you want to learn more. This what makes a great teacher and no doubt bring success to those learning.

  • @93Grimmy
    @93Grimmy 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy shit, this channel is amazing. My best find in a long time. Keep up the great work!

  • @OuroborosChoked
    @OuroborosChoked 7 ปีที่แล้ว +385

    Cavalry, not calvary. Cavalry are soldiers mounted on horseback. Calvary is a hill in Israel.

    • @zachgravatt5571
      @zachgravatt5571 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      OuroborosChoked this guy who makes these is polish so he will probably make a few mistakes

    • @Strideo1
      @Strideo1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Calvin sent his cavalry up to Calvary to get a calzone.

    • @zeusnitch
      @zeusnitch 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      The calzone Calvin's cavalry brought him upon Calvary Hill was caliente, and highly caloric (by California standards)

    • @dustin4077
      @dustin4077 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah I caught that mistake, too.

    • @MeatPlanet
      @MeatPlanet 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@namebp these kind of juvenile outlooks from the above posters really makes you wonder what they take away watching the whole video.
      "Idk! I was too focused on pronounciation to know there was a whole 10 minutes of video."

  • @chaosarchitect8469
    @chaosarchitect8469 7 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    You HAVE to do some battles from the Napoleonic Era. Holy shit that would be amazing.

    • @daka5645
      @daka5645 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The Battle of the Berezina would be amazing!

    • @iSchneeball
      @iSchneeball 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kings and Generals are currently doing them.

    • @seblikesrasta
      @seblikesrasta 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      TheLittleRussian hahahaha

    • @athanasiosbairlis5563
      @athanasiosbairlis5563 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Napoleon Bonanartw was "adiror of Alexander and hw used all the tactics of Alexander !

  • @irishbrigade3154
    @irishbrigade3154 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for all of your great videos!!

  • @Solon1581
    @Solon1581 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw the first 4 seconds, immediately fell in love with the series. Now excuse me as i binge watch all of your other videos right after i've subscribed to your channel.

  • @Asasnol21
    @Asasnol21 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very very well made. Loving the new narrator! Keep it up!

  • @Suibhne
    @Suibhne 7 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Now this is how you make an ATG video!

    • @bastien5589
      @bastien5589 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thegamingwolf5612 yea same

    • @dandre8019
      @dandre8019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what means ATG ? :D

    • @dandre8019
      @dandre8019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      or do you mean GTA instead of ATG? but why Grand theft auto? or Grand theft Alexander?

    • @dandre8019
      @dandre8019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AHHH OKAY. ATG = ALEX THE GREAT

    • @dandre8019
      @dandre8019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol i just checked out you channel and it is super awesome. i directly subscribed to you. but why no more videos since 5 months? :(

  • @briannahoff8589
    @briannahoff8589 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey! Thanks for a great visual and detailed summary!

  • @jameswhite5720
    @jameswhite5720 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks for the good work!

  • @ramilgamponia7537
    @ramilgamponia7537 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    why did you remove the first few battles?

    • @Sasukegotputinapack
      @Sasukegotputinapack 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ramil Gamponia there was copyright strikes

    • @ItsDaKoolaidDude
      @ItsDaKoolaidDude 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Sasukegotputinapack you can have copyright strikes on reciting _historical battles?_

    • @silentdrew7636
      @silentdrew7636 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ItsDaKoolaidDude you can if there''s music.

  • @starfox300
    @starfox300 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Can you do maybe some battles in the Persian invasion of Greece?

  • @veritasnaut6955
    @veritasnaut6955 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    First video I've watched and I'm hooked. Great content!

  • @MrTekuani
    @MrTekuani 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another fantastic video. Look forward to the next one.

  • @Swoost
    @Swoost 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    It's a popular misconception that they were called "Immortals" at the time, that was just what Herodotus called them and despite being the father of history he was notoriously unreliable when it came to foreign cultures. Many historians believe that Herodotus's informant mistranslated "Companions" as "Immortals" which sound very similar in Persian.

    • @christiancristof491
      @christiancristof491 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you have examples of Herodotus unreliability regarding foreign culture? I'm curious.

    • @ayushkumar-bg1xf
      @ayushkumar-bg1xf 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Herodotus was just doing propaganda

    • @socrates3793
      @socrates3793 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@christiancristof491 yeah when I hear that I always think " what are their sources that he lied?" His was one of the very sources from that time. It's an amazing read and obviously it's about his circular moral telling of the story so there will be embellishment but I thought the fact that they were 10,000 strong and as every soldier killed was replaced immediately they were known as the "immortals".

  • @Pontidenvresige
    @Pontidenvresige 7 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    Haha i subscribed thinking every video had this voice.

    • @patrickfilion7950
      @patrickfilion7950 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same

    • @Bigcal1292
      @Bigcal1292 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Hopefully, this voice stays. I just subscribed and the older videos are hard to understand.

    • @xXKirkSoloXx
      @xXKirkSoloXx 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You'll probably get used to it if you watch it again or something.

    • @Pontidenvresige
      @Pontidenvresige 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Sorry its hard to enjoy. Dude knows how to speak english for sure, but it does gets hard to relax to when i have to translate it in my head. Great animations tho.

    • @Tsumami__
      @Tsumami__ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Holy shit, you kids are as uncultured as you are dim witted. The other narrator doesnt have a heavy accent at all.

  • @vinm300
    @vinm300 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent presentation, many thanks. Not too long and very informative 5 stars.

  • @underpowerjet
    @underpowerjet 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    SUBBED DUDE! This is awesome! Love the animation and narration.

  • @IgabodDobagi
    @IgabodDobagi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just discovered your channel today and have already watched all of your videos. I'm very excited to see more. The animation quality is great (I especially liked how you added rain into the animation for this battle) and the narration is very informative and interesting. I did have a little trouble understanding the narration on the earlier videos due to the accent but it wasn't too bad, but I do like that you were willing to hire a voice actor to make it easier to understand. You gained a new subscriber today and I look forward to what you come out with next, hopefully more descriptions of battles fought by Alexander the great.

  • @wayner396
    @wayner396 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    love the new voice actor. makes your channel much easier to understand and enjoy.

  • @rawbearmeat4899
    @rawbearmeat4899 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Subscribed, I love your channel and your high quality content!

  • @fernando101090
    @fernando101090 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos keep getting better. Awesome job
    Some pictures would be nice, showing how the armies units look like

  • @nero8631
    @nero8631 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey. Could do either the Battle of Yarmouk or the Battle of Grunwald? Thanks.

  • @alexy590
    @alexy590 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Will you reupload the videos about the battles of Chaeronea and Granicus?

    • @HispaFight
      @HispaFight 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I also wonder what happened to those videos!

  • @alexanderthompson5713
    @alexanderthompson5713 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As soon as you mentioned the companion cavalry on the right flank I knew they were going to be swinging around to the back of the center. That's the "hammer and anvil" that Alexander The Great was so good at.

  • @plumadecuervo
    @plumadecuervo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Muchas gracias! Muy buen canal y muchas pero muchas gracias por los subtitulos en español!

  • @andrejkiricov48
    @andrejkiricov48 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Please do the siege of Tyre and Gaulgamela! Thank you!!

    • @MrCubFan415
      @MrCubFan415 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andrej Kiricov th-cam.com/video/-WkWy47ighY/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/vY3z3yh7a24/w-d-xo.html

  • @anthonyjames7532
    @anthonyjames7532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Are we saying 'calvary' or 'cavalry' I can't tell lol.

  • @hikeandphoto2521
    @hikeandphoto2521 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video and channel!!! Keep up the good work!

  • @justiniani3314
    @justiniani3314 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love you BAZ best channel ever

  • @anthonychojvang
    @anthonychojvang 7 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Please do the battle of Stirling

    • @TheScoutsniper75
      @TheScoutsniper75 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stirling Bridge???

    • @denhanced5278
      @denhanced5278 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Stirling Archer, of course!

    • @drbritishdude
      @drbritishdude 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      when he was in the danger zone?

    • @Tuning3434
      @Tuning3434 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Joe Sherman
      Phrasing, please!

    • @absolutgbg1
      @absolutgbg1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      do it!

  • @limon16025
    @limon16025 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Can you do one of the british invasions of Buenos Aires in 1806/07?

    • @vinvic1578
      @vinvic1578 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lapland Mapping he's said that he won't do any modern battles yet, since gunpowder weapons apparently take a lot more time to animate.
      i assume he wants a good foundation of pre-gunpowder battles before getting into those.

    • @jimmyjohnson8233
      @jimmyjohnson8233 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      RIP Buenos Aires... fuckin Arachnids. The only good bug is a dead bug! :(

  • @cesarandrade3081
    @cesarandrade3081 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    OH MAN THIS IS INCREIDIBLE I LOVE THIS. PLZ KEEP DOING THIS. do gaugamela and battle of catalauinan plains.

  • @tnh723
    @tnh723 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to draw these kinds of maneuvers since I got hooked on Romance of the Three Kingdoms 2 back in 1993 as a high school kid. THIS CHANNEL KICKS ASS

  • @oodoacer
    @oodoacer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can you guys do the battle of gaugamela

    • @MrCubFan415
      @MrCubFan415 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      They did
      th-cam.com/video/vY3z3yh7a24/w-d-xo.html

  • @odanobunaga4879
    @odanobunaga4879 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Please oh please do the Battle of Karnal.
    You would be the very first to do so!

  • @accubond3004
    @accubond3004 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make great videos man keep it up!

  • @SillyPersonHere
    @SillyPersonHere 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found the channel - really nice, dude!
    Would like also to see sometime Napoleonic/civil war epic battles.

  • @jeffthemilkdud5908
    @jeffthemilkdud5908 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just a suggestion you guys should put pictures of what those rectangles of infantry and cavalry look like that way it's us a better and more enhanced experience of the battle

    • @obibellowme
      @obibellowme 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jeff cada not really

    • @kale5867
      @kale5867 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe the rectangles are based off NATO symbology en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NATO_Joint_Military_Symbology

  • @Lordparable
    @Lordparable 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    yoy should do the battle of gaugamela next

    • @robertwingfield8780
      @robertwingfield8780 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      solar sentuary I believe that will come next in the mecedonian conquest series

    • @Lordparable
      @Lordparable 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dinosalamander 2 i sure hope so :)

    • @MrCubFan415
      @MrCubFan415 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      solar sentuary They did :)
      th-cam.com/video/vY3z3yh7a24/w-d-xo.html

  • @oriiif
    @oriiif 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    impressive work you've done there

  • @jameskelman9856
    @jameskelman9856 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done ! Thanks !

  • @JamesHauffa
    @JamesHauffa 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    You guys do know the difference between Cavalry and Calvary right?

    • @traytray4500
      @traytray4500 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ted Carruthers lol hes polish😭😭😭

  • @renatopereira2315
    @renatopereira2315 7 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    "Lighter units of hypaspists and peltasts" ? Im sorry but the Hypaspists were the king's guard how are they "lighter" than the standart phalangite ? They were the most experienced troops on the battlefield second only to the Heitaroi (which served as Alexander's mounted king's guard). The Hypaspists even formed up on the right flank of the Phalanx which was the position of honor in Greek armies. Again second only to the Heitaroi aka The Companion cavalry which formed even more to the right signaling their higher honor.

    • @BazBattles
      @BazBattles  7 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Alexander had roughly 3,000 of hypaspists prior to Granicus battle. They had to form at least one "rectangle" on the animated battlefield. I knew that somebody will point out their "lighter" character. What I meant was that they were "light" (more nimble, agile and mobile) compared to regular Macedonian phalanx. I'll try to give them few sentences on the upcoming Battle of Gaugamela to avoid any misunderstandings. Thanks for the comment.

    • @renatopereira2315
      @renatopereira2315 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      BazBattles As I understand Hypaspistai fought as classical hoplites in the old phalanx formation which was still compact and slow moving ... Maybe its the Peltasts you mean as lighter and more mobile since they were in essence elite assault infantry . Oh and I mean the elite peltasts which were hypaspists or agyaspides (silver shields) equiped as peltasts to serve as assault infantry ... Not to be mistaken with "regular peltasts" which were simply heavy skirmishers. And Thank YOU ! Awesome content !

    • @BazBattles
      @BazBattles  7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I'd be more than happy to discuss this with you, but I'm simply overloaded with work to be done, both regular and on upcoming videos. I'm not really happy how I handled hypaspists on this video, as well I'm not happy with alot other things on all of my videos. My desire is to be as accurate as possible, but it's hard to avoid all mistakes, hope this didn't ruin the Issus video for you. Oh, and speaking of mistakes - it's Hetairoi, not Heitaroi :). Also, note that (greek) pronouncation of Hetairoi in this video is also incorrect :)

    • @renatopereira2315
      @renatopereira2315 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Transliteration always gets me :/ The video was awesome , in fact Ill say hands down this is the best history channel on youtube when it comes to visuals and naration (I am biased though ... I have a geneological love for Alexander) ... I just hope that after being done with Alexander you guys cover at least some of the battles of the Diadochoi . Rome is so overdone ... do some Seleukos I Nikator , Antiochos III Megas , Ptolemies fighting the Machimoi , Mithridates VI or even the campaigns of the Persians with Cyrus the Great , the Anabasis of Xenophon. So many campaigns put aside just to hear about Rome rome rome ... I just hope this channel doesnt take that course.
      Oh well I wont take up more of your time . I await impatiently for more videos :)

    • @scientificakosmos6340
      @scientificakosmos6340 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Please can you do the Battle of Kulikovo 1380 and Battle of Neva 1240?

  • @phbrinsden
    @phbrinsden 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We need a full review of all battles of the Peninsula War such as Salamanca, Badajos etc. the impact of Wellington’s steady progress across Spain, welding dubious allies together and eventually entering SW France is greatly underestimated. He achieved a lot with quite little and created Napoleon’s bleeding ulcer. He also showed early signs of his genius on the battle field.

  • @ahmadmukhtar1091
    @ahmadmukhtar1091 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    keep going guys this is awesome!!

  • @Skhmt
    @Skhmt 7 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    please, it's "cavalry", not "Calvary".

  • @kylevolbrecht9255
    @kylevolbrecht9255 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Why does everyone always call cavalry "Calvary?" Calvary is where Jesus Christ died. Cavalry are soldiers mounted on horses. It's Ca-val-ry. A crucified Jesus didn't break the Persian lines, it was people riding horses. Now that I've gotten that out of the way, I can gush about how much I love this channel and these videos. Really glad youtube recommended this to me. Keep up the good work, and stop talking about Alexander the Great riding with Jesus Crucifixion mountain.

  • @_Dumb_Answers
    @_Dumb_Answers 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great work! I would be delighted if you could look at some of the eastern battles. Maybe the battle of Chibi in three kingdom era?

  • @Mrcheekymonkeyisback
    @Mrcheekymonkeyisback 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really love this channel and your videos so far man, brilliantly done! Keeps me entertained. Perhaps do alternative (what if) scenarios and alternative time line... If a battle is lost. explain how it could of worked out and how they could of prevented it.... so mention the real history first then go ahead with your own version! Just something to consider?? :D
    Either way ill keep my eyes peeled for new content. Clicked the bell btw

  • @ephraimkwon66
    @ephraimkwon66 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I like this voice much better whoever it is. The other voice has too thick of an accent so its hard for me to understand. I love the videos though! Keep em coming!

  • @fkerpants
    @fkerpants 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Battle of Gettysburg
    Battle of Yorktown
    1st and 2nd Battles of Bull Run
    Invasion of Normandy
    Battle of Stalingrad
    Battle of Kursk
    Battle of Fallujah
    Battle of Waterloo

    • @parthiancapitalist2733
      @parthiancapitalist2733 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Battle of Saratoga
      Battle of Moscow
      Battle of Crécy
      Battle of Agincort
      Battle of Berlin
      Battle of France

  • @ahad2073
    @ahad2073 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very amazing work

  • @paulrenxxxo
    @paulrenxxxo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vine acá por una recomendación de un podcast que sigo (La Tortulia) y vine para quedarme, me fascino el minimalismo con el que se detalla la batalla y su sencilla comprensión a pesar de lo complejo de las tácticas militares.

  • @billkillernic
    @billkillernic 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    *15 years* of continuous fights undefeated Capturing the greatest part of the then known world against *superpowers* of his time while being *vastly out numbered* and away from his central kingdom and not capable to have a sufficient line of reinforcements due to limitations of transport and economy of that time doesn't "just" make him the Greatest conqueror of antiquity but *of all time*.
    His dominance was not only non existed before his time but also not met an equal till the present day. We can argue that in terms of landmass he has been surpassed by other empires such as the mongolian or the english empire.
    Yet in all the cases we see vastly superior (technological and trained) armies with much better reinforcemt to defeat vastly weaker enemies or tribes.... (example English VS what? native indians? native americans? asian tribes? )
    Alexander the Great isnt just the greatest conqueror of antiquity but the greatest of all time none has come even close to his achievements both in battle and in legacy. Legacy which quite plausibly would continue much further had he not fell ill at a young age and died because of that.
    While as I said we can dispute its achievements comparing landmass as if any piece of land has equal value and determine that there were bigger empires under such terms we can not dispute that the mass majority of the global population of the time was around the mediteranian and asian lands he conquered rendering *2 out of 3 people in the world* being under Greek rulership. Thats why Greek became the common spoken language of the time.
    Its not a coincidence that his title as "The Great" is internationally accepted and not propagated only by his countrymen (because there are a few kings called "the great" in human history but mostly this fame is limited by their own country people)

  • @lonewizard3848
    @lonewizard3848 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Battle of Guagamela please.

    • @MrCubFan415
      @MrCubFan415 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tophmee teelangga th-cam.com/video/vY3z3yh7a24/w-d-xo.html

  • @rklammer
    @rklammer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    after watching a few spiradic videos i have grown to love this channel!! thank you for swapping to a voice actor too. Your English is good but it takes a descent person to go with someone else to improve their channel.

  • @MasterOfTheBrood
    @MasterOfTheBrood 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I expect this channel could be the next big Historic Battle Simulator Channel. The Animation is fantastic, however I'd like for both the Voice Actor and YOU to still do Videos. I love your Accent :), it adds to the Authenticity of the situation.

  • @tortureddummies1672
    @tortureddummies1672 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    The Greeks was the best of their time!

    • @saeedvazirian
      @saeedvazirian 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not really. The Persians were facing revolts and financing issues. Darius III would make alexander dead meat in no time.

    • @socrates3793
      @socrates3793 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@saeedvazirian lol

    • @314official6
      @314official6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@saeedvazirian triggered

    • @aleksk4151
      @aleksk4151 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      :D haha

    • @saguntum-iberian-greekkons7014
      @saguntum-iberian-greekkons7014 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sepher vosgmir. Lol can you mention what « revolts » ? Even if it was the case he still had a large army in GAUGAMELA.

  • @fabiannilsson2035
    @fabiannilsson2035 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Made me realise that Alexander was kind of a dick to Parmenion. Parmenion was like almost alone on the left flank with no support and always the last one to get aid from Alexander and his forces. That is understandable because Alexander are in the far right flank and reinforce the center is more logic. Im actually suprised that Parmenion did survive all the battles :O

    • @lethargictroll6788
      @lethargictroll6788 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That makes what happens to him even worse 😓

    • @vincentmalasawmkimajongte7489
      @vincentmalasawmkimajongte7489 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well in my opinion that's because he knew that Parmenion being the experienced general he was would be able to hold on his own.

  • @johnlansing2902
    @johnlansing2902 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for a great video

  • @robbabcock_
    @robbabcock_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Terrific video!⚔️🏹

  • @Seanwins
    @Seanwins 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love your videos! One thing makes my eye twitch though. It's CAV-al-ry not CAL-va-ry.

    • @heathhansen3292
      @heathhansen3292 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      How he pronounced "Ephesus" bothered me too. :)
      But dang this is a great channel.

  • @MC-xt6xf
    @MC-xt6xf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    “cavalry,” not “Calvary.”

  • @speggeri90
    @speggeri90 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait for new battles! :)

  • @Rajj854
    @Rajj854 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video. Factual and formative. Like

  • @theswedishdude1
    @theswedishdude1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    please keep this dude. the other guys accent is impossible to understand.

  • @Blackwingk
    @Blackwingk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "OUR KING IS RUNNING FROM THE BATTAFEEL! SHAMEFUR DISPRAY!"

  • @sidonie6Gamer
    @sidonie6Gamer 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would like to see the Battle of Narva (1700), just discovered your channel, great work keep it up.

  • @vangoth74
    @vangoth74 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful^^ Now i need to look if you already did some footage on Hannibal, one of my favourite ancient generals.

  • @swapsplat
    @swapsplat 7 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    CAVALRY.
    THEY'RE IS NO "L" BEFORE THE V.
    STOP PRONOUNCING IT CALVARY.

    • @leifandresen3817
      @leifandresen3817 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Exactly what I was going to say. Not having correct pronunciation somewhat detracts from the accuracy of the commentary.

    • @brendandever8532
      @brendandever8532 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      “They’re is no “L””. Oh that’s special. While trying to be critical, you said, “They are is no “L”.

    • @HamanKarn567
      @HamanKarn567 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cry me a river.

    • @phillipdavies1081
      @phillipdavies1081 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whilst technically correct you lose all credibility with your inability to spell.

  • @hognigk96
    @hognigk96 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Calvary

  • @davidbock6276
    @davidbock6276 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    The voice improved alot! Very nice.

  • @axeliansalas3951
    @axeliansalas3951 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video!