Fourth Crusade: Siege of Constantinople - Medieval Kingdoms Total War 1212AD Mod Gameplay

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  • @gentleman_menace
    @gentleman_menace 7 ปีที่แล้ว +438

    Venetian catapults can't melt theodosian walls!!!! #1204WasAnInsideJob

    • @IAssassinII
      @IAssassinII 7 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Considering they didn't actually make a breach in the walls but rather caused a flight when mounting them from the seaward side, no, Venetian catapults can't melt Theodosian walls.

  • @juliuskillah
    @juliuskillah 7 ปีที่แล้ว +530

    The crusade was directed to Constantinople by the Doge of Venice who wanted to get payment for his fleet.

    • @Bekach
      @Bekach 7 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      He also kinda wanted revenge for some Venetian merchants who were murdered/expelled by the Byzantines.

    • @Redpilled_Retribution
      @Redpilled_Retribution 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Venice hijacked the Byzantine economy
      It was necessary

    • @lotrakiaslotrtt
      @lotrakiaslotrtt 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      +scipio africanus
      apart from that the crusade's destination was vague but while the crusaders sailed through the ionian sea they met an overthrown emperor of the byzantine empire who told them to help him regain his throne. The crusaders agreed and helped with regain the throne but the crusader lords also distributed the byzantine empire among them without anyone else knowing and then the siege began....

    • @IAssassinII
      @IAssassinII 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      It isn't that cut and dry. Both Greek and Latin sources attest to the fact that Alexios IV Angelos, son of the deposed Emperor Isaakios II Angelos, sought the crusaders' aid in restoring his father to the throne and deposing the usurper Alexios III Angelos. They fulfilled this vow and only moved to conquer the city when Alexios V Doukas Mourtzouphlos strangled Alexios IV and took the throne for himself, refusing to pay the crusaders what they were owed for coming to Constantinople to begin with. Alexios V fled, but was captured soon after the formation of the Latin Empire, where he was set atop and thrown off of the column of Theodosius. This isn't to say that the Venetians and crusaders didn't have their own motives for seizing the empire, but it certainly wasn't carried out to repay the crusaders' debt to the Venetians. In fact, that was already paid off when Zara was taken from the Hungarians.
      If you wish to know more, just read the firsthand accounts of Niketas Choniates and Geoffrey de Villehardouin.

    • @IAssassinII
      @IAssassinII 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Παναγιώτης Βατικιώτης You are right for the most part, but the target was identified as Egypt in Geoffrey de Villehardouin's account.

  • @mads4167
    @mads4167 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1130

    When Mom says "only one video"

    • @PixelatedApollo1
      @PixelatedApollo1  7 ปีที่แล้ว +109

      lol

    • @ahmedhasankhan6498
      @ahmedhasankhan6498 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Pixelated Apollo will you post more third age videos?

    • @garystadler5583
      @garystadler5583 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love pixelated appolo from gary the conquer

    • @99IronDuke
      @99IronDuke 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      So good to see stuff that is not fantasy warhammer nonsense.

    • @mads4167
      @mads4167 7 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Ohh wait Pixelated Apollo Replied.... My life is done. Big fan

  • @darthkapp
    @darthkapp 7 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    You know the real quote of that soldier was:
    "Ave! Cometh all ye Men of God! Bring fire and steel upon the jewel of the Byzantines, and sail with me to sack Constantinople, the ageless city!"
    Upon being asked why, the soldier simply responded, "cuz defenders never win... duh"

  • @pauledwards9493
    @pauledwards9493 7 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    Greek Fire, Naval Battles, Fights for the wall, what more do you want! ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED!?

  • @antonilasota5924
    @antonilasota5924 7 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    14:14 "Medium Crossbow Heavy Infantry" ~ Apollo 2017

  • @jabroni3257
    @jabroni3257 7 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    byzantine empire was actually called roman empire(the east half of old roman empire that survived after Rome was conqued) archeologists named the empire Byzantium after many years

    • @PixelatedApollo1
      @PixelatedApollo1  7 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      indeed

    • @sectorcheese2650
      @sectorcheese2650 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      your right. I hate some or all modern archelogoists' lies.

    • @totalwarbest8702
      @totalwarbest8702 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The nearly 2000 years of the Roman Empire and the Roman Republic was non-Christian. Christianity first appeared as state religion from 380 AD, and then, only about 100 years later, the real Western Roman Empire fell. So Roman Empire was Roman Empire, and Byzantine Empire was Byzantine Empire.

    • @oegw5744
      @oegw5744 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      well not really,relegion didnt matter in those condition.You had to adapt.That was mainly what Konstantinos did when he became christian although he didnt commit to it from the start.

    • @thanpa9241
      @thanpa9241 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It was called Byzantine Empire because the area where Constaninople was located was also named Byzantium and if you are still not convinced that particular area has had its name since 480 BC and even before, you can check references of that area from the writings of historians Thoukydidis & Xenophontas. Thoukydidis has made some references to that specific area as the "final" battle, during the Peloponnesean War (427 - 404) BC, between the Athenean & the Spartan fleet led by Lysandros took place in the narrow sea of Ellispontus nearby the now called Kallipolis
      That area was the closest one to Byzantium. On the other hand, Xenophontas , who was also a very experienced cavalry leader, has referenced that area because when the Spartan forces had fled to the north alongside the Persian forces they found themselves directly at the Black Sea or Ephxinos Pontos then Xenophontas had to go to the West as he and the rest of the allied Persian army led by Kyros and Spartan army led by Agisilaos were being persuaded by the other Persians led by Artaxerxis the Second plus the main cause of this persuade was the rivalry that started for the conquest of the Persian throne after the death of Kyros & Artaxerxis's father. He had to pass through the area of Byzantium to find "shelter" to the Thracian King of Odrisses (one of the Thracian tribes that lived nearby the river Evros located in Thrace ) . I hope that now you have been convinced .

  • @azecreth7214
    @azecreth7214 7 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    "I don't think you could ever be more excited for any kind of reinforcements other than Varangian Guard reinforcements."
    I dunno, Winged Hussar reinforcements would be pretty exciting too.

    • @k_god7207
      @k_god7207 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Matchlock ashigaru reinforcements also sounds great.

    • @courtney5074
      @courtney5074 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Idk I would like to have a few spartan hoplites backing me up thoughts

    • @doryu1742
      @doryu1742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What about islamic "reinforcements", you know, to "help" constantinople... XD

    • @wanderinghobo4917
      @wanderinghobo4917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@doryu1742 mehmed does a little trolling : )

    • @doryu1742
      @doryu1742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wanderinghobo4917 mehmed adventures 2, janissary bugalo

  • @cutepotato8140
    @cutepotato8140 7 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    The guy at 54:28 was like :"Oh! Hi Pixie !!"

    • @drakonos79
      @drakonos79 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      just caught that.. too funny! :D

    • @nicdesmedt7443
      @nicdesmedt7443 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was gonna comment that too! So far the "historic reenactment". That one guy waving at the camera...

  • @alex03819
    @alex03819 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like the new style of commenting, more to the point and clearly illustrates the strategy behind these players. Thanks, pixelated apollo!

  • @romansongen6284
    @romansongen6284 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    40:20 that is how i like my soldiers...... lost a arm but still holding his weapon :D

  • @hamishsworld3182
    @hamishsworld3182 7 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    "un-board'..... haha "disembark" might be the better word

  • @carnivorouscabbage2230
    @carnivorouscabbage2230 7 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Thanks Apollo for uploading these ! What a fun battle, tho siege is not my strong point ! Keep up the good work :D

    • @PixelatedApollo1
      @PixelatedApollo1  7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Thanks for playing it. Really helps me get cool consistent content

    • @owainwilliams2949
      @owainwilliams2949 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pixelated Apollo I suggested this battle like yesterday, is that where the idea came from?

    • @StagedHealer21
      @StagedHealer21 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      no, we planned it like 2 weeks ago ;)

    • @owainwilliams2949
      @owainwilliams2949 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      StagedHealer21 That's such a coincidence haha, well thanks for doing it I've been very interested in these events recently so seeing it played out like this is fantastic. Reminds me personally of the Battle of the Blackwater from Game if Thrones a bit 😂😂.

    • @owainwilliams2949
      @owainwilliams2949 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ***** Will look into that, thanks!

  • @MysticPachino
    @MysticPachino 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I wish I had a PC that could run this game...

    • @EtonieE25
      @EtonieE25 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bout the same price of a car...£2 or £3 grand! 😆
      £500 CPU....GPU £500 to £1,300.....34 inch 2k monitor £800.....plus 2 x STD’s, RAM etc. etc. Have a look at Cyberpower who will do a payment plan or get it on a credit card n pay it off in 36 months. Ul enjoy every moment u play......promise!
      Of course by the time u pay it off the thing will be worth about £500 quid! 😆
      But wot fun ud of had 😎

    • @hakage8517
      @hakage8517 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

  • @hfitzy1303
    @hfitzy1303 7 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Hey Apollo. I just wanted to correct you on your history at the beginning. Indeed the French wanted to sail for Jerusalem. They went to Venice in search of ships and supplies. The Doge of Venice Enrico Dandolo was set on controlling the Eastern Mediterranean before his Genoese rivals could get an opportunity. He negotiated with the French to attack Zara in Hungary. Only there did the Crusaders decide to push towards Constantinople. This is because they had already set the precedent (Catholics killing Catholics). I would recommend Villhardouin's account. For a byzantine perspective I would suggest Nicetas Choniates' account.

    • @PixelatedApollo1
      @PixelatedApollo1  7 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      I assumed you guys would understand that the intro was a joke...

    • @georgekoukourdelis6256
      @georgekoukourdelis6256 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      H fitzy an exile king of byzantine said the crusaders to attack constatinopole so he could take back the throne

    • @hfitzy1303
      @hfitzy1303 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes you are right. However, Alexius Angelus was not a king, but the son and heir of Isaac II. He was imprisoned by his brother in 1195. Of course, there was the incentive of great wealth if the Venetians and the French crusaders succeeded in helping Alexius take back the throne. It tied well with Dandolo's own agenda. The decision however wasn't made until after they had sacked Zara since the French contingent were interested in Jerusalem, not Constantinople. The French besieged Constantinople and forced Alexius Angelus' brother to surrender but they didn't sack the city. Angelus became Emperor and they acquired land in Greece but Angelus failed to pay them the amount that he originally offered. This was the primary reason for the French and Venetian forces to beseige Constantinople a second time. This time in 1204 they sacked the city and plundered its churches. Again Villehardouin and Choniates endorse this narrative. Thank you for reminding me Mr Koukourdelis :)

    • @hfitzy1303
      @hfitzy1303 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I totally got the joke Apollo, that's why I love your vids! I thought, since I am a University Historian, that maybe your subscribers would be interested in a little extra detail about the event to immerse themselves further in the context behind your vids.

    • @oussamarofaik8545
      @oussamarofaik8545 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      H Fitzy thanks for the informations appreciated

  • @mojo9291
    @mojo9291 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've seen a lot of your Total War videos (mostly Napoleon). This is the most fluid and funny intro I've seen so far. Good stuff.

  • @remipoujoulat7759
    @remipoujoulat7759 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    "Let's make a slowmo real fast!" god, you're unique... XD

  • @BubblyBastard
    @BubblyBastard 7 ปีที่แล้ว +625

    #MakeIstanbulConstantinopleagain

    • @basheer.alrawi
      @basheer.alrawi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      rc12071 in your dreams

    • @mr.snothing4114
      @mr.snothing4114 7 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      REMOVE THE INFEDELS FROM THE HOLY CITY AND MAKE THE TREBIZONIAN WALL 10 FEET TALLER

    • @giorgosdim9845
      @giorgosdim9845 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      well insabull mean "in the Great City" so its not that offencive

    • @SC-jq9og
      @SC-jq9og 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      trebizonian...do you mean theodosian?

    • @mr.snothing4114
      @mr.snothing4114 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +The Breton Prince weah sorry sometimes it happens because trebizond was the last greek holdout in anatolia i must have switched them using that logic thanks for correcting me

  • @natanchawbaca2569
    @natanchawbaca2569 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This city looks sick, I really like the bigger version of Constantinople and I really enjoyed the battle with your great comentary. :)

  • @BlackKnightTW
    @BlackKnightTW 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I find it so funny that no one bothers to read what happens to the knights of the fourth crusade just a year later and how they got slauthered at the battle of Adrianople in 1205 AD. :D
    Anyway this siege was fun to watch, keep it up PA!

  • @maxmiller784
    @maxmiller784 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Just so you know Pixie, when you see an "o"followed by an "i" in a greek word, it's pronounced as a short "i", such as "hill"

  • @ImperialLegionTV
    @ImperialLegionTV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The 4th crusade, betrayal of the highest magnitude.

    • @azizmm4297
      @azizmm4297 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      the sack of the 4th crusade

    • @giulianoilfilosofo7927
      @giulianoilfilosofo7927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Greeks refused to pay their debts ans slaughtered the Latins in 1182, so they got what they deserved.

    • @krystofcisar469
      @krystofcisar469 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Im pretty sure that its known that Empire owed tremendous sums of money to Venetians prior to their invasion :D

  • @jacobw.9342
    @jacobw.9342 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Lets hope the Emperor checks that the Gate is closed.

    • @FilipMoncrief
      @FilipMoncrief 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Shame that Thorgrim wasnt the emperor in those days, Byzantine would 100% survive :D

  • @windwaik3r689
    @windwaik3r689 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you mean disembark apollo:) 33:00 Wonderful video dude, glad to see you're still doing so well and that your channel is growing.

  • @oliver3641
    @oliver3641 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Stern now was Éomer’s mood, and his mind clear again. He let blow the horns to rally all men to his banner that could come thither; for he thought to make a great shield-wall at the last, and stand, and fight there on foot till all fell, and do deeds of song on the fields of Pelennor, though no man should be left in the West to remember the last King of the Mark. So he rode to a green hillock and there set his banner, and the White Horse ran rippling in the wind."
    What the defenders should have done at the last.

  • @divide2et2impera
    @divide2et2impera 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome vid. Apollo, watched this great battle on my 60" tv enjoyed big time, TX for the effort. Liked & subscribed.

  • @mikedonald8742
    @mikedonald8742 7 ปีที่แล้ว +318

    This battle makes me depressed. RETAKE CONSTANTINOPLE

    • @lotrakiaslotrtt
      @lotrakiaslotrtt 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      hey the siege above and the one that Jacob refers to isn't the one by the ottomans in 1453. There is no need to intensify the situation

    • @wanshitong2328
      @wanshitong2328 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The Ming dynasty will rise again....

    • @Crazyroman-ce1cg
      @Crazyroman-ce1cg 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      kuşburnuların tanrısı Fuck you.

    • @nhtFB
      @nhtFB 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @jim pessos
      you are pure ignorant and idiot.

    • @jimorion7787
      @jimorion7787 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is a meaningless sentence unless you elaborate.

  • @jig-ga
    @jig-ga 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    40:20 respect...that one soldier in the middle has no arms and still stays in formation ready to slay xD

  • @trevor3194
    @trevor3194 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The defending team made so many bad decisions I was pulling my hair out. Great battle none the less

  • @ralphowenfrilles5715
    @ralphowenfrilles5715 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    epirus wasnt even a thing during the siege, the despotate of epirus was founded after the 4th crusade

  • @Raoul133
    @Raoul133 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I think the ship battle is the difficult battle of all

  • @arispanopoulos6673
    @arispanopoulos6673 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    BEST FIGHT EVER. Just one remark Apollo; all the greek suffixes of -oi in greek factions are pronounced as i (in latin accent). Keep up the good work!
    P.S. Sorry for being a prick

  • @tsunamicat1340
    @tsunamicat1340 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always loving to see new pixelated videos

  • @antonistzekakis
    @antonistzekakis 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As regards the pronounciation of greek nouns such as "skoutatoi". When it ends in -oi, it is pronounced as a plain -i. So, it is pronounced as "skoutati". Thanks for the vid by the way, epic.

  • @Rathallan
    @Rathallan 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Pix. Actually the 4th crusade was coerced into attacking Constantinople as they had commissioned a fleet to be built from Venice but some of the crusaders had ships already so a portion left in those instead which left the bulk of the crusaders short on funds to pay for the fleet.The Venetian then took them to an island and left them there until they swore to attack Constantinople who was the Venetian biggest rivals for sea trade.

  • @benjaminbateman8808
    @benjaminbateman8808 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I watched this battle like 5 times because of how awesome it is!

  • @owainwilliams2949
    @owainwilliams2949 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for doing this, dunno if you got this from suggestion but if so I can't believe you did it!!! I love your channel, keep up the amazing work 💘

  • @Aimless_Guy
    @Aimless_Guy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're a very good commentator, you make an hour long video lively. Keep up the good work.

  • @tedygaper9174
    @tedygaper9174 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It been interesting to watch the siege and occupation of Constantinople by Mehmed II's Ottoman Turks against the Constantine I Byzantines and Venetian Mercenaries.

  • @imperator7828
    @imperator7828 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The varangian guard originally consisted of Rus(mix of Scandinavians and Russians)later there were other Scandinavians as well as english(anglovarangoi:i believe they already are a unit in that mod) and germans. In the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries the majority of the varangians were natives and primarily greeks. Great video nonetheless Apollo!

  • @edamhamza6515
    @edamhamza6515 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The way you pronounce "Byzantine" in on point xD Luv it.

  • @vasileioskannes723
    @vasileioskannes723 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    About the pronunciation of the Byzantine units, the "-oi" at the end of like Dynatoi and Scoutatoi is actually pronounced like the english "e" the same way we use it the word e-nglish for example. Hope I explained it well!

  • @ghostshot81
    @ghostshot81 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    We need a counter for your bad puns

  • @The_Great_Turk
    @The_Great_Turk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yeah finally hehe great video ^^ Hehe thx for uploading hehe ^^ Keep it up my Sultan Apollo ^^

  • @milkman6883
    @milkman6883 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “And bring the Byzantine Empire to it’s KNEES”
    -literally every single kingdom
    -1212AD

  • @AnisurRahman-zq1eu
    @AnisurRahman-zq1eu 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    that dude who left the door open changed history forever without even realizing it

  • @jacksonpfau
    @jacksonpfau 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This has to be my favorite siege that you've ever done pixie. keep up the good work.

  • @jamesaldridge480
    @jamesaldridge480 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The good thing about the Constantinople map is that it didn't change a great deal since the Atilla era (other than Galata tower and some Italian merchant districts probably). It's a shame that Medieval churches and mosques haven't been incorporated into the settlements yet. Can you imagine a proper siege of Jerusalem or Damascus on this? That would be awesome!

  • @tristanrebedew5776
    @tristanrebedew5776 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This makes me want a Medieval III total war.

  • @zacholson5312
    @zacholson5312 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got my snacks got my drink and I'm ready for a total war siege battle Apollo.

  • @vlobo24brasil
    @vlobo24brasil 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Fanti da mar = infantry of the sea = sea infantry = marines
    Fantee (like Fanta but with an i), da (as in dad), mar (as in march)

  • @TheDefenderGR
    @TheDefenderGR 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    this guy defending the walls was so bad, he spread out too much and let himself be encycled

  • @ThomasK96
    @ThomasK96 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Apollo have you ever play Blackwake or at least watch a video of it and see what you think?

  • @jonah8846
    @jonah8846 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love the mix of ship and land battles keep up the good work :)

  • @Albukhshi
    @Albukhshi 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    The guy who said the Byzantines ground his gear was Enrico Dandalo--the Doge of Venice. There was more to it than that though: apparently a Byzantine contender for the thrown wanted crusader help, and he didn't pay them when they did assist him.

  • @azathoth2679
    @azathoth2679 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I greatly enjoyed your video. Subscribed.

    • @azathoth2679
      @azathoth2679 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am loath to disillusion you about the Varangian Guard.

  • @rdtchannel677
    @rdtchannel677 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this battle apollo 👍👍👍

  • @reaperplays4170
    @reaperplays4170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    did this happen irl i know that the ottomans Seljuk Rashidun Ayyubid Abbasid empires tried but only ottomans won

    • @santokhsingh2024
      @santokhsingh2024 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The crusaders won but by treachery like they came their with friendliness but turned up for money

  • @isaz4762
    @isaz4762 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Appolo looks really scared of the byzantine cav. He is seeing them everywhere 😂

  • @rinnli3523
    @rinnli3523 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice work Apollo love the crusader age good work

  • @GeSoS
    @GeSoS 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    “There was never a greater crime against humanity than the Fourth Crusade.”, Steven Runciman

  • @generalblackfire3788
    @generalblackfire3788 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best channel!!

  • @Planefan1000
    @Planefan1000 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That one soldier PA mentioned at the beginning was Enrico Dandolo, Doge of Venice, 94 years old and blind as a bat.

  • @Spankykiller1989
    @Spankykiller1989 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice looks awesome love the vids man

  • @LordWyatt
    @LordWyatt 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally. This video is gonna rock

  • @hopefulwarrior4953
    @hopefulwarrior4953 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Varangian Guard were Nordic people indeed, and they usually served as personal bodyguards to the Byzantine Emperors.

  • @guventheguvenor4485
    @guventheguvenor4485 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    you should do a fictional Constantinople battle.where the byzantines try to take back Constantinople from the ottomans.

  • @samuel-the-sinister
    @samuel-the-sinister 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    “Mother goose”.... that’s a swan lolol. I love you Apollo!!

  • @geoffreyM2TW
    @geoffreyM2TW 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    One old but reliable source, Paparegopoulos, believed there were three battalions in the Imperial Guard in the early Comnenian time: One Byzantine, one non-Byzantine Christian and one non-Christian. The Byzantine Christians were the Emperor's Companions, young nobles associated with the Byzantine Court who fought on horseback, what one might usually associate with a General's bodyguard. The non-Christians were the Guard Archers of vanilla M2TW. The non-Byzantine Christian battalion were the Varangian Guard, who initially may have been partly Saxons from England and partly Russian but also Nordic. Byzantine main line infantry, who were armed with long spears as their primary weapon, also had a variety of secondary weapons, including various types of axes. However, they were not Varangian Guard. I believe but may be wrong, that when Constantinople fell, the Varangian Guard was dissolved, as there was no longer an Emperor, and the Byzantines also lost the know-how of the Greek fire siphon technology, so the Empire of Nicaea should not really have either but of course they would be missed. Fun battle.

  • @Hail_Full_of_Grace
    @Hail_Full_of_Grace 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow great video , if I played a siege with that many tr4oops my computer would explode.

  • @lukemadison4550
    @lukemadison4550 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Apollo the correct term for getting off a ship onto shore is disembarking

  • @shadix8594
    @shadix8594 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou pixelated i love your videos and the content of it. it is very amazing and i hope it keeps like it
    Your amazing

  • @warchiefofthehorde6007
    @warchiefofthehorde6007 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Byzantine Cavalry "Dynatoi" means in Greek "Strong" and its pronounced "Denate".
    Great video as always Apollo!And historical accurate.Constantinople was unfortunately besieged by Crusaders which they ransacked the city for days.The Byzantine Empire was cut in pieces for about 20-30 years then recaptured.
    Also give us please more Third Age videos

    • @deumevet
      @deumevet 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i thought it was krateroi

  • @oryan4395
    @oryan4395 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    At 3:28 was that siege tower leaning like it was going to fall?

  • @KennethBonez
    @KennethBonez 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Battle of Blackwater Bay would be so cool if they added ships in for Sevem Kingdoms

  • @busstop1097
    @busstop1097 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    THAT WAS PROPIBLY THE BEST INTO EVER!

  • @henryreinecke6036
    @henryreinecke6036 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Around 14:15 "Medium Crossbow Heavy Infantry" What?

  • @damianmares5338
    @damianmares5338 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    despotate of epirus took part at the siege( well, epirus troops, I don't think the despotate existed at that time), but it was on the Byzantine side because it was a part of the Byzantine Empire

  • @mordziooo8004
    @mordziooo8004 7 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    You are not bad at everything! You said ,,Kraków'' very good in video ,,Great Polish ambush''

    • @PixelatedApollo1
      @PixelatedApollo1  7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      oh really, everyone said I said that wrong too

    • @mordziooo8004
      @mordziooo8004 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      No, I know better :D Im am from Poland and I speak Polish more than 15 years so :D

    • @lickinginprocess
      @lickinginprocess 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pixelated Apollo you should go to littlewargame.com and play that game. Very nice strategy game oldish styled

    • @monkeeyo101
      @monkeeyo101 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      im scared polan :(

    • @deacon6453
      @deacon6453 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Polanball

  • @suppmarine1277
    @suppmarine1277 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Everybody: ,,Oh wow a Swan!´´ Apollo:,,Mother Goose´´

  • @Hillomunkki
    @Hillomunkki 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just because you're appearing offline doesn't mean they can't send you messages. If a person is in your friends list, (s)he can send you a message even if you are actually offline (you just won't see it until you return online. Appearing offline doesn't stop the messages from showing immediately since you're still technically online) unless you've blocked them.

  • @zachburwell3065
    @zachburwell3065 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im gunna keep my eye on that greek fire....
    Now back to the wall

  • @huntha-svt8999
    @huntha-svt8999 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Venegean guard was a russian elite unit that protected the Byzantium emperor

    • @AbdulShakoor-br1jo
      @AbdulShakoor-br1jo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Huntha- SVT Weren’t they originally Vikings?

  • @lt3746
    @lt3746 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Despotate of Epirus was established after the crusade!!!
    *Claps*

  • @orlandolopez5672
    @orlandolopez5672 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny thing is it was the deposed prince of the Byzantine empire that made the 4th crusade go to Constantinople. The crusader did not plan on going to the empire if it wasn’t for that prince promising them to fund the money they needed if the put him back in the throne. Plus many abandoned the crusade after being told they were detouring to the Byzantine empire due to not finding morality in fighting fellow Christians even if they had weird customs in their eyes.

  • @Mornathel
    @Mornathel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    When Venice avoids the blame for the sack of Constantinople in a Total War video. Doge of Venice: 👌😎👌

  • @bgpiano6116
    @bgpiano6116 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Pixie, i jusr wanted to ask why theres no 1080p option?

  • @michaelterrencefernandezli6688
    @michaelterrencefernandezli6688 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:15
    Apollo: the varangians look interesting
    Me: no, THE WALLS look interesting

  • @Viet_Nam_Ball
    @Viet_Nam_Ball 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very accurate introduction!

  • @Thomas-ty5ol
    @Thomas-ty5ol 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wanna say that Istanbul comes from the phrase that Byzantines said in Greek "Εις την πολην" In English Es tin Polin meaning In the city.
    The ottomans with their accent turned that phrase into Is-Tan-Bul
    You see it's from the greek one and like that Constantinople was named Istanbul by the Turks.

  • @johngallagher9151
    @johngallagher9151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WHY CANT I RECRUIT SHIPS IN 1212AD? AM I MISSING SOMETHING? Wow, man.

    • @anaraschulz9814
      @anaraschulz9814 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah me too, does anyone know how to do that?

    • @johngallagher9151
      @johngallagher9151 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anaraschulz9814 these are questions that need to be answered. I went back to Divide et Impera, there is a new update coming with new units and combat, and there is a Beta in the workshop you can use to play custom battles and test stuff out

    • @dantewilliams2757
      @dantewilliams2757 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kinda late but I think they removed ships from the mod to build up on them and the ground units more

  • @sasijaodjuga9486
    @sasijaodjuga9486 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Varangian guards were essentially troops that the Princes of Kievan Rus used to grant to the Byzantine emperor for his personal protection, to suppress Greek revolts, and to generally deal with any threats that the Byzantium had. In return, the Byzantine emperor became ally to the Rus, payed their troops, and helped them to establish a governing system similar to theirs. This Byzantine influence later caused the Rus to abandon Slavic deities and convert to Orthodoxy, as Byzantium became a role model to the Russians.

  • @mashek331
    @mashek331 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video proves why we need an official release of Medieval Total War 3.

  • @elijahmartinex7439
    @elijahmartinex7439 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope you dont stop making videos apollo get making great videos

  • @michaelarenas9185
    @michaelarenas9185 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    these defenders were running around like chickens with their heads cut off lol

  • @Borgarlol
    @Borgarlol 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    early af
    please continue those 1212ad videos p.s love u

  • @abdul-baasitparker8441
    @abdul-baasitparker8441 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Pix. I was wondering if your are going to do more PlayerUnkown Battleground gameplay:)

  • @Sver19
    @Sver19 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    At 54:29 bottom right of the screen , a blue caped soldier jumped for the camera for Apollo

  • @oldschoolcockneylover8138
    @oldschoolcockneylover8138 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What processer and graphics card combo gets the medieval mod and atilla in general to look this epic? And how much it cost?