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I have an idea for you guys to make a video on. You should make a top 10 video on Napoleon’s most formidable foes like Archduke Charles, Blücher, Wellington and many others
Death: I've been waiting for you for some time Oudinot. How have you managed to escape me for so long and after so many attempts? Oudinot; Don't ask me. I just didn't get hit by a cannonball.
Cossack 1: "What the ####!" Cossack 2: "What a legend!" Murat: "Dammit, the frill is on slightly out. And there are bearded horseman looking at me. Time to KILL THEM ALL".
The sculpture of Murat is in front of the facade of the royal palace of Naples as one of the most important kings for the southern italian realm. I am happy he has not been officially forgotten. His proclamation for the italian unity, although instrumental, was of crucial importance for italian history. He is buried in a very humble tomb in a church in Pizzo Calabro, the town in Calabria region where he was executed. My favourite Napoleon's marshal. Ooorah Murat!
@@karimsamyhaidri8132he has been forgotten, to the point the few remembering his reforms misattribute them to the bourbon kings (who actually made them necessary). Luckily there are historians who are giving him justice, like Renata deLorenzo (too bad her big book is not available in English😅).
@@FlagAnthemDamn that’s sad Murat is probably the best general in modern Italian history although he wasn’t Italian but still represented an Italian nation.
Murat is one of the most charismatic figure of the Era.. The pinnacle of meritocracy, like Napoléon, what a destiny, I am glad we still remember these men! A diplomat once told him when he was a king "do not forget that you started as a lad boy", he then replied "the difference between us, if you had started as a lad boy, you would have stayed one."
"So, Oudinot, how was the battle?" "Got wounded - again, routed some guys, captured 500 men, 12 cannons, 2 standards and a ship" "At this point I am not even going to ask how you captured a ship in a field battle."
I’m so happy you have made this series. The passion you have for history always shines through. Napoleon Bonaparte himself is an extremely fascinating and the most dominant figure of this period in history and I love learning about his life, achievements and legacy, but it’s also so great to look at the achievements of his Marshals and give them a chance in the spotlight. Keep up the great work EHTV 😁!
Man I hate to be that guy, don't get me wrong I love this channel and the quality and time it takes to make these videos, but I'm REALLY eager for other topics other than Napoleon to be covered. They've been mainly doing Napoleon videos for 2 years now, and I'm honestly burnt out. Revisit his other campaigns later but for now, do other topics.
@@freewal Answer me this, why can't be go back and forth? Do a Napoleon video, do a 7 Years War video, then Caesar, then another Napoleon video, etc. I'm not complaining about Napoleon content, I'm complaining that almost every single video uploaded now is related to Napoleon and barely anything else.
20:14 From “La Grande Armee” by Georges Blond, translated by Marshall May (1997), page 429: “When Victor arrived, he was met by an avalanche of reproaches [by Napoleon]… [Victor answered]: ‘Sire, I have served you since Italy. You cannot banish me from the battlefield without dishonoring me. If I have committed a military fault, I have paid dearly for it in the wounding of my son-in-law [General Chataux]. ‘ ‘Is there any chance of saving him?’ ‘No’, and Victor started to cry, and in turn, the Emperor was moved. ‘I shall take up a musket,’ said Victor through his tears; he would join the ranks of the Guard. Napoleon held out his hand. “Well, Victor, you may stay. I cannot restore your corps, since I have given it to [General] Gerard, but I will give you two divisions of the Guard. And you will stay and dine with me.’” I love this exchange between Napoleon and Victor - even during the grim 1814 campaign both men displayed honor and compassion.
Ironically how Murat goes from commencing his remarkable career by putting down a mob to ending it being arrested in one. An old Italian lady was on the spot incandescently holding him responsible for the death of her young son. Guess that his propaganda of an "Italian independence war" proved only rhetoric to the Italians. I happen to read more about and further admire him only after this incredible Epic History TV series. Excellent.
He was in the worst possible place to start a liberation movement for the italian peninsula and islands. The majority of the southern italians never concerned themselves with whoever ruled them, as long as they could be fed; A sad reality of their still much feudal society. Although his proclamation did have the effect of at least start the discourse of a serious italian unification attempt, somewhat.
@@giuseppefazio9313 Very nice insight, thank you. Just like how Napoleon unintentionally trigger a by-product of a German unification sentiment, Murat might have done analogously but to the Italians. Thats perhaps why he manages to have his statue in the Naples Palace :D
I want to admire Murat but I don’t admire people who betray or try to betray their fellow countryman. As badass as he was he is no hero to me. Him and Bernadotte
"So I got shot, had a lance through my thigh, broke some ribs when my horse died on me, and now I'm sitting in this drafty shithouse getting pneumonia or something, when those Cossacks showed up... anyway, I started blasting."
Too be fair, many of the Marshals weren’t all that good without Napoleon’s guidance. His genius was that he knew how to use each marshal’s unique talents and qualities to their fullest.
@@LightxHeaven this is true. The only Marshals that were truly great Army commanders in their own right, without guidance, were Davout, Lannes, Suchet, maybe Massena and especially Bernadotte who did much better with independent command.
“Murat was endowed with extraordinary courage and little intelligence. The too great disproportion between the two explains the man entirely.” Napoleon
Yes but that means very little. There is no Napoleon without Murat. Murat somehow got canons to napoleon during a revolution AND brought troops into parlament and used them to force a change. Murat was the guy who actually had the courage to change history. Napoleon will naturally hate him, because he reminds him of his own crimes, but he also has to keep him quiet and loyal so naturally he kept rewarding him and let him show up late at battles. Murat on the other hand would have trouble taking Napoleon seriously, having created him himself. He must have felt pretty untouchable being married to Napoleons sister and having a hand in Napoleons misdeeds, so its no wonder he ignored orders and showed up late for battles. He probably saw himself as better than Napoleon and Napoleon owing him endless gratitude.
One cannot understate the guts Murat had in battle. His actions in Egypt alone are the stuff of legend! Storming the tent of the Ottoman general and beating him in one on one combat. Truly remarkable.
Fun fact: in ww2, another Napoleon Bonaparte (the 7th) will be put under house arrest by the germans for being a member of the resistance. So to rejoin the resistance, he would contact his cousin, ANOTHER Joachim Murat (also the 7th) whose already a member of the resistance. In 1944 Murat would be killed in action by the germans at the age of 24.
@Xi Jinpooping The Pooh Well, the Bonapartes and other claimants to the french throne were banished from France by a law passed in 1880, meaning that Napoleon joined the foreign legion under a fake name and was in France illegally. On a similar note, also during World War 2, the heir to the Orleans branch of the Bourbons came back to France and declared his support for Petain and the Vicky regime, urging all french monarchists not to resist. He was also offered a position as a minister in the government of Petain but that didn't go anywhere.
Actually, Murat's last words were a tad bit different, as far as I know. He was permitted to speak, he refused to be seated (you can even see the chair in the artwork EH TV used), he refused the blindfold, and was accorded the right to direct his own firing squad. He was perfectly calm and composed, and even remarked "I have braved death too many times to fear it." His actual last words were also more in line with his vanity (probably the only thing that could match his bravery): "Soldiers, do your duty! Straight at the heart! But spare the face! Fire!"
14:15 Here is reference to a wound not shown on Oudinot’s Wound Chart: “At Wagram [1809] a bullet nearly detached one ear, and the Grenadier Pils did a delightful sketch of him sitting nonchalantly on the battlefield while a surgeon stitched it on again.” “Napoleon’s Marshals” (1973), by Peter Young, page 158.
Murat's final words have to be among the most badass final words ever spoken. What a champ. It's up there with "MORE WEIGHT!" "I wish I could have had one last bowl of chili" and "You're only killing a man!"
This series is great, EHTV. Can't wait for it to reach top 10. Your videos inspired me to make my own Napoleonic tribute, which I just published, with 330 paintings detailing Napoleon's life in chronological order. Keep up the amazing work!
I love the Napoleonic era series, not just the marshal subsection. Keep up all the team's great work, and I love how well done and how high quality this is.
Marshall Ney also ordered his execution he said "Soldiers, when I give the command to fire, fire straight at my heart. Wait for the order. It will be my last to you. I protest against my condemnation. I have fought a hundred battles for France, and not one against her ... Soldiers, fire!"
I have never watched something so religiously. I specifically joined Patreon to get early access and support the channel. Awesome work, can’t wait for the final episode.
His achievements make his betrayal even more unfortunate. He can remain neutral or at least Inactive in the final days of Napoleon's rule... it's a shame.
@@dyingember8661 Poor Murat. At first I thought he was a traitor to Napoleon but his story is a lil more complicated. I don't believe he deserved such a harsh treatment from the emperor.
In both good and bad, this is true, for, whilst he was a force of nature in battle, unmatched in bravery, tenacity, and spirit, he was also a utter fool, despised by both sovereign and peers alike. One could say that his tale is a very tragic one, but, do not forget, he's the root cause for most of his own suffering. In all of these regards, and yet, even still more, he's exactly like Ares, to a shocking and terrifying degree, also, they both have pretty faces.
Im doing my final exam at school for my diploma, napoleons campaigns this is friking insane to watch for free and being such a goood show keep up the work dont stop guys. I wish all the best during this dark time in the world.
Ironically, that is a game he himself can not ever win, cuz he can't hold his drink... he will be leaking like in the cartoons. Oudinot is the type of guy that has more fun by downing actual shots.
This series is simply unparalleled. The research, the narration, the depictions, the music, the cohesive timeline so that you know what is happening and when... This and all documentaries of this channel are of ultra top quality. One could never follow all this easily by alternate means... only by a huge amount of studying. Congratulations to all from Epic History TV that have made this possible. And a Happy New Year!
Great job as usual! Oudinot, Victor, Murat, what incredible warriors and they are not even in top 10. Murat's charge at Eylau is just insane, the biggest cavalry charge in history!
“Napoleon, congratulating him [Oudinot] on his valor, had once said, ‘Even so, in the life of even the bravest man there comes a moment when he’s afraid.” To which Oudinot replied, “Sire, I haven’t had the time.” “Napoleon’s Marshals” (1987), edited by David Chandler, Chapter Twenty, “The Father of the Grenadiers,” by Paul Britten Austin, page 395.
Another amazing video! Can't wait for next one. My predictions on the top 9: 9. Berthier 8. Bessiers 7. McDonald 6. Ney 5. Soult 4. Massena 3. Suchet 2. Lannes 1. Davout
Even if he wasn't the brightest or was blinded by vanity and greed, Murat is my favorite, he had quite a presence in the battlefield. We will never forget you, Marshal Dandy.
Imagine the Cossacks looking all grungy probably never had a bath in their lives and they see this primped up peacock of a man who would charge in the thick of fighting and look good doing it! No wonder they loved Murat!
This is so well made; so perfectly balanced with class and order and emotion, that it pains me to watch any other youtube channel. Please keep the content coming guys its a joy to behold
What could have been for Saint-Cyr ... I didn't know anything about him, feels like he's a fascinating character that history didn't get the chance to know.
This is genuinely the best series I have ever watched. Truly amazing levels of detail and research and the production is top class. For people to put the work into content like this which is essentially free to the masses is inspiring. Much respect. Cannot wait for the next.
music is VERY VERY important aspect of setting the mood and tone of any film/documentary. Epic History does a very good job with it, the other documentary that does as good of a job is "Soviet Storm. WW2 in the East" by StarMedia.
So I’m guessing this shall becoming a six part series by the end of... maybe even more - going on the detail given to these marshals, I could see the final 3 being a single episode to themselves. But all I say to this, is being us them quicker, we desire more of your amazing work, so bring it quickly.
Once again my dear sir! You have outdone yourself! I must say I felt really sad about Murat’s fate. In part to your great narration and context. Looking forward to part 4!
And in 2nd place it's probably a tie between WW2 Wehrmacht and the Mongol generals under Genghis. But I lean a bit more to the Wehrmacht's side because just take a look at this handsome dood : upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/75/Bundesarchiv_Bild_146-1973-012-43%2C_Erwin_Rommel.jpg
Wasn't one of the Grand Armys characteristic traits was the ability to live off the land? Logistics for a fast moving force educated to live off it's surroundings isn't the beast it is for self contained forces.
@@olliefoxx7165 you could say it's a very similar too an early stage of blitzkrieg doctrine. Being more fast and responsive than an coalition slow gathering of troops with steady long voyage of supply
You know I would absolutely KILL for a high-budget series just about the Marshals, not just their military and political careers but their personal lives and relationships - Murat alone would be fascinating, seeing as he had a rather unique and weird relationship to Napoleon, being a Marshal but also of the Imperial family AND being one of his puppet kings (who decided he wasn't gonna be so easily puppet-ed at the end). Also Poniatowski and how mythically heroic he became in Poland, and how Bernadotte ended up as a king with descendants who occupy the same throne 200 years later.
Hello Epic History TV ! For the prononciation of Joachim Murat, in French we say "JoaKim Murat". Love your videos, keep continue ! A old guard French subscriber
apparently not, i was surprised to hear the direct descendant of Murat wich name is... "Joachim Murat" ;) prononcing the name as the narrator did (without the English accent ;) )
An interesting fact about Murat’s participation in the Russian campaign is that he developed a very good friendship with the Russian general Miloradovich. They got along so well that they organized small gatherings and even joint picnics with their men, during the small lull in the fighting following Napoleon’s entry to Moscow.
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I hope you enjoy the latest installment of the Napoleon's Marshals series, and thanks to Blinkist for sponsoring this video! First 100 people to use this link can get a week's free trial and 25% off full membership: www.blinkist.com/epichistorytv . Thank you also to my series consultant Lt.Col.Rémy Porte, whose blog on military history (in French) you can read here: guerres-et-conflits.over-blog.com/
I have an idea for you guys to make a video on. You should make a top 10 video on Napoleon’s most formidable foes like Archduke Charles, Blücher,
Wellington and many others
Excellent work as always, would've been nice if you've kept the original intro of the marshall series (Ps: first comment)
@@TheEmperor0000 it’s in project.
You the truth 1rst comment
Btw, as always, Ik this will be a great video!
Napoleon: "A thousand bullets were fired at me, but non of them found their target!"
Oudinot: "Yeah, because all of them ended up hitting me!"
HAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHA 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Lol ;')
This made my day. Thanks a lot for this joke
Lmao lol
Lol
“Citizens, you have been dissolved!” Has to be one of the greatest (and most hilarious) lines in history
*Murat aims the hot milk at the citizens*
what did he say after saying "Citizens, you have been dissolved"?
@@DL-bu6sl In French "Foutez-moi tout ce monde dehors", which I would roughly translate with "Get these people the f* outta here !" xD
@@b.chaline4394 for real? thank you!
😅
If burbons had tried to execute Oudinot he would just have been wounded
Who would win?
Chuck Norris or Oudinot; wounded
(Oudinot is too op unscathed)
@@sebastianpijov8708 was Oudinot ever unscathed...?
"But why don't we execute him?"
"We tried, god damn it. WE TRIED!"
Haha thats why they didint execute him
Ty
Oudinot is a fkin chad, he was so long lived cause his body slowly developed a resistance to death with every wound
Kek. ;D
Death: I've been waiting for you for some time Oudinot. How have you managed to escape me for so long and after so many attempts?
Oudinot; Don't ask me. I just didn't get hit by a cannonball.
Quite the badass
Death was allergic to Oudinot for a considerable time.
An absolutely tremendous amount of work done, amazing job!
Hi SI Not Found! Pretty neat to see you enjoy these too :) keep up the amazing work Cary !
This is what the History channel wishes it was!
At his execution, Murat actually said "Aim to the heart. But spare my face".
Very on brand for murat
he said “Soldiers! Do your duty. Aim right at the heart but spare the face,”
@odeus predrinn not elegant enough to decide on who to support
Unfortunately one shot did hit him in the face.
He also said " Unngghh "
Imagine walking through the Russian countryside and out of nowhere you see a guy on a horse with a tiger skin, velvet suit and feathers everywhere.
Crackpot Ouraaa Murat!
Ouraa murat!!!
Cossack 1: "What the ####!"
Cossack 2: "What a legend!"
Murat: "Dammit, the frill is on slightly out.
And there are bearded horseman looking at me.
Time to KILL THEM ALL".
The frech joe exotic
Had he defected to the Russians in 1812, Tsar Alexander might have made him overall commander of the Cossacks
"Oudinot gets his head cut off"
Soldiers: Oudinot was wounded
Napoleon: Should I be worried?
Oudinot: Merely a flesh wound.
Tie’ but a flesh wound
Jean Lannes : is it possible to learn this power ?
Tis but a scratch
oudinot: nahh its just a cut on my head to far from my stomach...
@@lukeparslow6780 lmfao
Murat: All balls, no brains.
The perfect cavalryman.
Ney basically
@@briantarigan7685 Ney was More Strategic then Murat
Balls of steel
@@AreYouDABABY1 You were a legend
@@vibingdude8065 Yes indeed
The sculpture of Murat is in front of the facade of the royal palace of Naples as one of the most important kings for the southern italian realm. I am happy he has not been officially forgotten. His proclamation for the italian unity, although instrumental, was of crucial importance for italian history. He is buried in a very humble tomb in a church in Pizzo Calabro, the town in Calabria region where he was executed. My favourite Napoleon's marshal. Ooorah Murat!
I was always curious about how joachim murat is perceived in southern Italy.
Coolest marshall
@@karimsamyhaidri8132he has been forgotten, to the point the few remembering his reforms misattribute them to the bourbon kings (who actually made them necessary).
Luckily there are historians who are giving him justice, like Renata deLorenzo (too bad her big book is not available in English😅).
@@FlagAnthemDamn that’s sad Murat is probably the best general in modern Italian history although he wasn’t Italian but still represented an Italian nation.
Murat is one of the most charismatic figure of the Era.. The pinnacle of meritocracy, like Napoléon, what a destiny, I am glad we still remember these men!
A diplomat once told him when he was a king "do not forget that you started as a lad boy", he then replied "the difference between us, if you had started as a lad boy, you would have stayed one."
what a chad
"So, Oudinot, how was the battle?"
"Got wounded - again, routed some guys, captured 500 men, 12 cannons, 2 standards and a ship"
"At this point I am not even going to ask how you captured a ship in a field battle."
What a terribly underrated comment. Made me laugh...
You know you’re a legend when getting shot again was the least interesting part of ur day
@@stefanfilipovits21 "If Oudinot wasn't wounded, was it even a battle at all?"
Lol, witty comment.
Ship was at port and he got the city where the port was
I swear to God I have NEVER clicked so fast in my life on a TH-cam notification. AWESOME WORK KEEP IT UP!!!
Marshall Oudinot always getting injured, died of natural causes.
Oudinot: "pathetic"
Pathetic. It will take more to kill me. A LOT MORE
Robocop looks like a wimp next to him
and I complain about my sore back ? Those lead balls are huge
Oudinot didn't die; he's merely in hibernation awaiting his next injury.
@ND7652 any time ready for service.
I’m so happy you have made this series. The passion you have for history always shines through. Napoleon Bonaparte himself is an extremely fascinating and the most dominant figure of this period in history and I love learning about his life, achievements and legacy, but it’s also so great to look at the achievements of his Marshals and give them a chance in the spotlight. Keep up the great work EHTV 😁!
Man I hate to be that guy, don't get me wrong I love this channel and the quality and time it takes to make these videos, but I'm REALLY eager for other topics other than Napoleon to be covered.
They've been mainly doing Napoleon videos for 2 years now, and I'm honestly burnt out. Revisit his other campaigns later but for now, do other topics.
@@LeeEverett1 I feel the same.
They need to switch it up
@@kto2934 but there are other channels for people like you, M. Murat.
@@LeeEverett1 no his 2 campaigns of Italy are absolute masterpieces ... really epic. They have to be treated before moving to another topic.
@@freewal Answer me this, why can't be go back and forth? Do a Napoleon video, do a 7 Years War video, then Caesar, then another Napoleon video, etc.
I'm not complaining about Napoleon content, I'm complaining that almost every single video uploaded now is related to Napoleon and barely anything else.
20:14 From “La Grande Armee” by Georges Blond, translated by Marshall May (1997), page 429:
“When Victor arrived, he was met by an avalanche of reproaches [by Napoleon]… [Victor answered]: ‘Sire, I have served you since Italy. You cannot banish me from the battlefield without dishonoring me. If I have committed a military fault, I have paid dearly for it in the wounding of my son-in-law [General Chataux]. ‘ ‘Is there any chance of saving him?’ ‘No’, and Victor started to cry, and in turn, the Emperor was moved. ‘I shall take up a musket,’ said Victor through his tears; he would join the ranks of the Guard. Napoleon held out his hand. “Well, Victor, you may stay. I cannot restore your corps, since I have given it to [General] Gerard, but I will give you two divisions of the Guard. And you will stay and dine with me.’”
I love this exchange between Napoleon and Victor - even during the grim 1814 campaign both men displayed honor and compassion.
I have this book, it's a great read. (He's not very good with footnotes and sources though!)
@@EpichistoryTv Agreed! Still, it includes much useful and interesting information, such as the exchange I cited between Napoleon and Victor.
Translated by Marshal Ney, you say?
@@VRichardsn Ha Ha! No, Marshall May.
@@d.s.archer5903 Hahaha sorry, I saw it and I had to take the oportunity.
Murat: Get's shot in the jaw
Murat: Am I still Beautiful?
Oudinot: **gets shot**
Oudinot: Lemme check myself, am I dead?
Napoleon: Gets shot
Also Napoleon: Oh wait...im small...
Oudinot: X_X
Priorities
3:15 who ran away from a miserable childhood to become an artist...
HOLD ON
Sounds familiar.....
Where have I heard that before? Next time you are going to tell me his father pusnihed him severely!
Sounds like adolf
“Citizens, you have been dissolved!” Has to be one of the greatest (and most hilarious) lines in history
Ironically how Murat goes from commencing his remarkable career by putting down a mob to ending it being arrested in one. An old Italian lady was on the spot incandescently holding him responsible for the death of her young son. Guess that his propaganda of an "Italian independence war" proved only rhetoric to the Italians. I happen to read more about and further admire him only after this incredible Epic History TV series. Excellent.
He was in the worst possible place to start a liberation movement for the italian peninsula and islands. The majority of the southern italians never concerned themselves with whoever ruled them, as long as they could be fed; A sad reality of their still much feudal society. Although his proclamation did have the effect of at least start the discourse of a serious italian unification attempt, somewhat.
@@giuseppefazio9313 Very nice insight, thank you. Just like how Napoleon unintentionally trigger a by-product of a German unification sentiment, Murat might have done analogously but to the Italians. Thats perhaps why he manages to have his statue in the Naples Palace :D
I want to admire Murat but I don’t admire people who betray or try to betray their fellow countryman. As badass as he was he is no hero to me. Him and Bernadotte
Oudinot might not be the best marshal here but, for now, he's the coolest
For me the coolest is Ney, and the best is Davout
Murat during Brumaire and revolts was cool and funny asf too
I prefer Marshal Mortier because he’s the coolheaded and almost uniquely did not engaged in feuds and rivalry’s with other Marshals
wait until we get to Michel Ney, "The Bravest of the Braves" ! ;)
They are both from Lorraine, so it suits me
Oudinot is a legit legend.. “Oudinot asked for his pistols, and from his bed, aiming through an opposite opening, began firing at the Cossacks.”
"So I got shot, had a lance through my thigh, broke some ribs when my horse died on me, and now I'm sitting in this drafty shithouse getting pneumonia or something, when those Cossacks showed up... anyway, I started blasting."
@@agp11001 Murat to Cossacks: You’ve become the very thing you’ve swore to destroy! (reference to Cossacks admiring Murat)
I'll cry when it's Lannes' turn.
The greatest of all.
We all know Davout will be the number 1 in the list.
@@patrick_g350 because Lannes died too young
EHTV: And the number one Marshal is... *Jean-de-Dieu Soult*
The rolan dof the empire
Well Lannes ranking comes I'll be in tears 😭
Imagine how incredibly talented Napoleon himself was...holding the reins of 26 lions. It is almost unfathomable.
Too be fair, many of the Marshals weren’t all that good without Napoleon’s guidance. His genius was that he knew how to use each marshal’s unique talents and qualities to their fullest.
One got away from him and bit him hard.
@@LightxHeaven this is true. The only Marshals that were truly great Army commanders in their own right, without guidance, were Davout, Lannes, Suchet, maybe Massena and especially Bernadotte who did much better with independent command.
@@crownprincesebastianjohano7069 You can add Saint-Cyr to that list.
@@kuronoch.1441 Yes we could.
"Oudinot was wounded", like that isn't normal
Kind of goes without saying... 😂
He said it didn’t even hurt
Oudinot just got wounded and just said another day
Oudinot getting shot is like an average office worker filing paperwork
Oh no!
Anyway.
“Murat was endowed with extraordinary courage and little intelligence. The too great disproportion between the two explains the man entirely.” Napoleon
The question is, why did he promote him at marshall ?
@@thierryfromgwada9312because if you gave this man any amount of cavalry and a target, he would reach it, no matter the cost
@@lordbeaverhistory Okay. Got it.
Yes but that means very little. There is no Napoleon without Murat. Murat somehow got canons to napoleon during a revolution AND brought troops into parlament and used them to force a change. Murat was the guy who actually had the courage to change history. Napoleon will naturally hate him, because he reminds him of his own crimes, but he also has to keep him quiet and loyal so naturally he kept rewarding him and let him show up late at battles.
Murat on the other hand would have trouble taking Napoleon seriously, having created him himself. He must have felt pretty untouchable being married to Napoleons sister and having a hand in Napoleons misdeeds, so its no wonder he ignored orders and showed up late for battles. He probably saw himself as better than Napoleon and Napoleon owing him endless gratitude.
@@Validboy great insights.
Murat: takes a bullet to the jaw and is terrified about his looks
Oudinout: first time?
🤣
This is without doubt one of the finest documentaries I’ve ever seen. Absolutely masterful, utterly engaging and fascinating. Thank you.
One cannot understate the guts Murat had in battle. His actions in Egypt alone are the stuff of legend! Storming the tent of the Ottoman general and beating him in one on one combat. Truly remarkable.
Fun fact: in ww2, another Napoleon Bonaparte (the 7th) will be put under house arrest by the germans for being a member of the resistance. So to rejoin the resistance, he would contact his cousin, ANOTHER Joachim Murat (also the 7th) whose already a member of the resistance. In 1944 Murat would be killed in action by the germans at the age of 24.
@Xi Jinpooping The Pooh Well, the Bonapartes and other claimants to the french throne were banished from France by a law passed in 1880, meaning that Napoleon joined the foreign legion under a fake name and was in France illegally. On a similar note, also during World War 2, the heir to the Orleans branch of the Bourbons came back to France and declared his support for Petain and the Vicky regime, urging all french monarchists not to resist. He was also offered a position as a minister in the government of Petain but that didn't go anywhere.
we are putting the band back together
“Since I shall not serve you sire. I shall serve no one.”
The people who disliked this video must've been some of the Cossacks that Oudinot shot through the opening.
Or some cranky englishmen
Hahahahaha lol 😂
Marmont hated this video for being very far behind Bessieres
@@paolomartin6873 angry ghost cossack: *Nyet! I refuse to acknowledge being domed by a pistol!*
Will you be doing napoleons Italian and Egyptian campaigns
Italy deserves a new 5-6 part series!
@@Madhattersinjeans Garibaldi needs his own series. That guy was an absolute, mad lad.
@@sebastianpijov8708 agreed, a series about him would suit this channel and its audience.
Murat is proof that no matter how tough life is, you can always have success, as he dropped out of college and was made a king.
I did not know Oudinot was that much of a beast. Thank you for this content. Vive l'empereur! Vive la France!
Actually, Murat's last words were a tad bit different, as far as I know. He was permitted to speak, he refused to be seated (you can even see the chair in the artwork EH TV used), he refused the blindfold, and was accorded the right to direct his own firing squad. He was perfectly calm and composed, and even remarked "I have braved death too many times to fear it." His actual last words were also more in line with his vanity (probably the only thing that could match his bravery): "Soldiers, do your duty! Straight at the heart! But spare the face! Fire!"
The narrator’s voice, the soundtrack, the video, it’s just so epic
*Ouidinot doesn’t get injured•
Everyone: Oh shit is he okay? Something must be wrong.
Ahaha!
Oudinot when he get shot
"Oh no"
"Anyway"
Oudinot;breaks his little toe
Doesn't react.
Everyone else: HOW THE #### AREN'T YOU WRITHING IN AGO-
Oh, it Oudinot.
thank you for boosting morale today.
"Screw you guys! I'm going home!"
-- Marshal Saint-Cyr
Alright cartman calm down... I mean Marshal Saint-Cyr
Napoleon:I saint-cyr ly bid you farewell
14:15 Here is reference to a wound not shown on Oudinot’s Wound Chart: “At Wagram [1809] a bullet nearly detached one ear, and the Grenadier Pils did a delightful sketch of him sitting nonchalantly on the battlefield while a surgeon stitched it on again.” “Napoleon’s Marshals” (1973), by Peter Young, page 158.
Napoleon: How many times have you been wounded now?
Oudinot: Yes.
Boooo
@CipiRipi00 Napoleon: *I did not tasked him to be put on sandbag division but he gleefully volunteered so*
You know you're a great cavalry commander when the Cossacks respect you.
Murat's final words have to be among the most badass final words ever spoken. What a champ.
It's up there with "MORE WEIGHT!" "I wish I could have had one last bowl of chili" and "You're only killing a man!"
Murat actually requested and got a perfumed bath before his execution.
This series is great, EHTV. Can't wait for it to reach top 10. Your videos inspired me to make my own Napoleonic tribute, which I just published, with 330 paintings detailing Napoleon's life in chronological order. Keep up the amazing work!
What an interesting project! Where or how can we see these pictures?
@@montagnesaintegenevieve5177 It's on my channel.
That’s AWESOME!
@@stefanfilipovits21 Thank you, worked hard on it!
I love the Napoleonic era series, not just the marshal subsection. Keep up all the team's great work, and I love how well done and how high quality this is.
I like the way the narrator describes Marshal Murat .
He will ofcourse be everyone's favorite
yes he did good.
@@UserName-ss7kz Bro now he's (murat) my inspiration now
Marshall Murat Ordered The Firing of His Own Execution...
What a badass....
As did Ney if we are to believe he was actually executed.
I'm not sure, but I believe it was common practice to give officers the honor of ordering their own executions.
@@rogerxiao4458 I would love it if the story about him becoming a teacher in America were true. Imagine having Marshal Ney as your teacher!
Marshall Ney also ordered his execution
he said "Soldiers, when I give the command to fire, fire straight at my heart. Wait for the order. It will be my last to you. I protest against my condemnation. I have fought a hundred battles for France, and not one against her ... Soldiers, fire!"
@@rogerxiao4458 Ney was indeed executed
I have never watched something so religiously. I specifically joined Patreon to get early access and support the channel. Awesome work, can’t wait for the final episode.
I wouldn't be surprised if there were 3 parts still remaining
Murat is like the Embodiment of a Greek god of war, Ares.
Imagine to fight in the thick of that many battles, and to survive, and be willing to do it again. An incredible man.
Drop out but become the grand duchy and became king of Naples
His achievements make his betrayal even more unfortunate. He can remain neutral or at least Inactive in the final days of Napoleon's rule... it's a shame.
@@dyingember8661 Poor Murat. At first I thought he was a traitor to Napoleon but his story is a lil more complicated. I don't believe he deserved such a harsh treatment from the emperor.
In both good and bad, this is true, for, whilst he was a force of nature in battle, unmatched in bravery, tenacity, and spirit, he was also a utter fool, despised by both sovereign and peers alike. One could say that his tale is a very tragic one, but, do not forget, he's the root cause for most of his own suffering. In all of these regards, and yet, even still more, he's exactly like Ares, to a shocking and terrifying degree, also, they both have pretty faces.
6:09 "Oudinot was wounded."
Again...you forgot to say again.
Napoleon: Oh mon dieu they shot Oudinot!
You bastards!
@@aso375 Oudinot: Don’t worry it merely a Flesh wound sire
Im doing my final exam at school for my diploma, napoleons campaigns this is friking insane to watch for free and being such a goood show keep up the work dont stop guys. I wish all the best during this dark time in the world.
Who ran away from a misarble childhood to become an artist reminds me of a certain leader of germany from 33-45
Yes only this one was quite cool headed.
Some of the finest work ever seen, truly bringing history to life.
Drinking game idea
Down a shot everytime Oudinot is wounded
Do you want to die of alcohol poisoning?
I drink to that!
Ironically, that is a game he himself can not ever win, cuz he can't hold his drink... he will be leaking like in the cartoons.
Oudinot is the type of guy that has more fun by downing actual shots.
Not even Winston Churchill could drink that much without consequence.
My grandpa tried that.
Does anyone know how to cure death, he contracted it after the Russian campaign.
I was eagerly anticipating your description of Murat and I wasn’t disappointed. My personal favorite of the Marshals.
This series is simply unparalleled. The research, the narration, the depictions, the music, the cohesive timeline so that you know what is happening and when... This and all documentaries of this channel are of ultra top quality. One could never follow all this easily by alternate means... only by a huge amount of studying. Congratulations to all from Epic History TV that have made this possible. And a Happy New Year!
Great job as usual!
Oudinot, Victor, Murat, what incredible warriors and they are not even in top 10. Murat's charge at Eylau is just insane, the biggest cavalry charge in history!
“Napoleon, congratulating him [Oudinot] on his valor, had once said, ‘Even so, in the life of even the bravest man there comes a moment when he’s afraid.” To which Oudinot replied, “Sire, I haven’t had the time.” “Napoleon’s Marshals” (1987), edited by David Chandler, Chapter Twenty, “The Father of the Grenadiers,” by Paul Britten Austin, page 395.
What a legend
Another amazing video! Can't wait for next one. My predictions on the top 9:
9. Berthier
8. Bessiers
7. McDonald
6. Ney
5. Soult
4. Massena
3. Suchet
2. Lannes
1. Davout
Even if he wasn't the brightest or was blinded by vanity and greed, Murat is my favorite, he had quite a presence in the battlefield. We will never forget you, Marshal Dandy.
What gets me about Murat is that he was a lethal peacock.
Imagine the Cossacks looking all grungy probably never had a bath in their lives and they see this primped up peacock of a man who would charge in the thick of fighting and look good doing it! No wonder they loved Murat!
Oudinot gets obliterated by cannon fire:
Oudinot: *manifests a new body behind the cannons and cut down everyone by his sword*
This is so well made; so perfectly balanced with class and order and emotion, that it pains me to watch any other youtube channel. Please keep the content coming guys its a joy to behold
EXCELLENT Narration. Ambience music, makes you feel there. Just. Woderful. The kind of things the internet was created for. What a beacon. Thank you.
This is what I wanted to calm down after election day.
Yes, it's perfect
A reminder of the men who bleed for democracy against monarchy. Not so much a feel good video atm.
Yes!
@@maoama idiot. These men were fighting for the emperor of France not democracy.
@@FazeParticles true
Murat! He was the only Marshal I knew by name when starting to learn about Napoleon. Fascinating study of a fascinating individual!
8:25 "A decent fellow, but not very bright"
Thanks boss
This channel is a gem amongst gems
What could have been for Saint-Cyr ... I didn't know anything about him, feels like he's a fascinating character that history didn't get the chance to know.
Currently my favourite series on TH-cam. Great work.
YES, FINALLY marshal Murat, i've been waiting ever since part one to see you talk about Murat, awesome video btw, keep up the good work
This is genuinely the best series I have ever watched. Truly amazing levels of detail and research and the production is top class. For people to put the work into content like this which is essentially free to the masses is inspiring. Much respect. Cannot wait for the next.
That music at the start always gets be in the mood for some historic battles.
same
music is VERY VERY important aspect of setting the mood and tone of any film/documentary. Epic History does a very good job with it, the other documentary that does as good of a job is "Soviet Storm. WW2 in the East" by StarMedia.
It's Beethoven's Egmont overture (in case you didn't know)
@@jojolapatate6662 thanks
First. At last!
You guys have done a great job. I couldn’t find a unified source on napoleons marshal until now. Thank you!
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The production quality is amazingly good! Thank you for this awesome series!
The Napoleonic universe on Epic History TV is my favourite series on youtube.
Dude you just made my day! Amazing quality as always...
So I’m guessing this shall becoming a six part series by the end of... maybe even more - going on the detail given to these marshals, I could see the final 3 being a single episode to themselves.
But all I say to this, is being us them quicker, we desire more of your amazing work, so bring it quickly.
Once again my dear sir! You have outdone yourself! I must say I felt really sad about Murat’s fate. In part to your great narration and context. Looking forward to part 4!
Yeah I feel bad for Murat too, I wish he'd went elsewhere instead of Italy.
This channel should take the place of the History channel.
Napoleon's gang was one of the greatest collection of military generals. Shame that nobody bothered with logistics.
I'd say Berthier probably did, so perhaps not enough of them bothered with logistics is the real noteworthy mention.
And in 2nd place it's probably a tie between WW2 Wehrmacht and the Mongol generals under Genghis. But I lean a bit more to the Wehrmacht's side because just take a look at this handsome dood : upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/75/Bundesarchiv_Bild_146-1973-012-43%2C_Erwin_Rommel.jpg
Davout did! He always had his III Corps well victualed and cared for. His troops remained effective in Russia long after the others fell apart.
Wasn't one of the Grand Armys characteristic traits was the ability to live off the land? Logistics for a fast moving force educated to live off it's surroundings isn't the beast it is for self contained forces.
@@olliefoxx7165 you could say it's a very similar too an early stage of blitzkrieg doctrine. Being more fast and responsive than an coalition slow gathering of troops with steady long voyage of supply
Wonderful series! Thank you, Epic History. Although, I'm still waiting for Lannes, Ney and Davout!
Amen!
Holy crap. Oudinot man. Just keeps going. Respect.
Man gets wounded multiple times and still has 11 children from two marriage and dies at 80. What a legend!
Oudinot is more like a Terminator than a human. Total respect to him.
You know I would absolutely KILL for a high-budget series just about the Marshals, not just their military and political careers but their personal lives and relationships - Murat alone would be fascinating, seeing as he had a rather unique and weird relationship to Napoleon, being a Marshal but also of the Imperial family AND being one of his puppet kings (who decided he wasn't gonna be so easily puppet-ed at the end). Also Poniatowski and how mythically heroic he became in Poland, and how Bernadotte ended up as a king with descendants who occupy the same throne 200 years later.
I’ve been waiting for this episode for what seems like a life time since the previous episode was released.
Oudinot must have been the inspiration for Monty Pythons black knight
Hello Epic History TV !
For the prononciation of Joachim Murat, in French we say "JoaKim Murat".
Love your videos, keep continue !
A old guard French subscriber
apparently not, i was surprised to hear the direct descendant of Murat wich name is... "Joachim Murat" ;) prononcing the name as the narrator did (without the English accent ;) )
@@jermr8311 in french the correct prononciation Jo a chin old french. En vieux Français.
Non on prononce bien "Joashain" et pas "Joakim"
Oudinot gets 33 wounds:
Lives up to 80
2020 generation: coughing air out of lungs
Gets cremated on the spot
2020s: help I am oppressed, I can't sacrifice my country health service to satisfy my frivolous choices
Never clicked on a video faster in my life. Been waiting for this one! Thanks!!
Oudinot?
More like Woundinot.
Woundon't
I See you everywhere
Come on Bonny, he took the shots that your best died from.
RIP Lannes
WoundiNut
Sick burn, Sire!
Thank god. I needed some R&R amongst this election chaos. Epic History you are saving my sanity right now.
An interesting fact about Murat’s participation in the Russian campaign is that he developed a very good friendship with the Russian general Miloradovich. They got along so well that they organized small gatherings and even joint picnics with their men, during the small lull in the fighting following Napoleon’s entry to Moscow.
Thank you so much for this very interesting and educating series !!!
your background music selection was awesome 😍😍
Outstanding video. Oudinot and Murat had especially remarkable careers.
Eagerly awaited this episode, this series has been nothing short of fantastic. Kudos!
These are slick and professional productions and the narration gives the subject weight which it deserves. En Avant!
You are such a great narrator. I love your voice, which emphasizes what you say. ❤👍