Battle of Dyrrhachium 48 BC - Caesar against Pompey DOCUMENTARY

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    Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the Great Roman Civil War (Caesar's Civil War) continues with a video on the battle of Dyrrachium of 48 BC, as Caesar moves his army to Greece to face that of Pompey to decide the fate of the Roman Republic.
    Beginning of the battle of Ilerda and the siege of Massilia: • Caesar's Civil War: Th...
    Battles of Ilerda and Massilia: • Battles of Ilerda and ...
    Battles of Utica and Bagradas: • Battles of Utica and B...
    Why Caesar's Civil War happened: • Caesar's Great Roman C...
    Previous episode on Caesar's conquest of Gaul: • Caesar in Gaul - Roman...
    Roman Politics before Caesar - conflict between Marius and Sulla: • Rome: from Marius to C...
    Evolution of the Roman Armies: • Armies and Tactics: Ea...
    Roman history: • Roman History
    Sources:
    Caesar's 'Civil War'
    Plutarch's 'Life of Pompey' and 'Life of Caesar'
    Appian's 'The Civil War'
    Lucan's 'Pharsalia'
    Cassius Dio's 'Roman History'
    Theodore Mommsen's 'History of Rome'
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ความคิดเห็น • 921

  • @KingsandGenerals
    @KingsandGenerals  3 ปีที่แล้ว +588

    - What about Dyrrhachium?
    - You already had Dyrrhachium 1081 AD - th-cam.com/video/FFya9iLzvsM/w-d-xo.html
    - We've had one, yes. What about second Dyrraachium?

    • @PYRESATVARANASI
      @PYRESATVARANASI 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      And both battles were pivotal in their respective stories.
      Off topic question, have you guys covered the Sengoku Jidai? Or the Battle of Sekeigahara?

    • @abloodorange5233
      @abloodorange5233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Your videos are always so good

    • @nunyobidniz
      @nunyobidniz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I don't think he knows about second Dyrraachium, Pippin.

    • @iamaheretic7829
      @iamaheretic7829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I wonder how many Battles of Adriniople you will eventually cover. That place has the most recorded no of battles in history

    • @awesomehpt8938
      @awesomehpt8938 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Pippin? I didnt know you knew about roman history

  • @olefredrikskjegstad5972
    @olefredrikskjegstad5972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2221

    Two armies competing to build a wall the fastest has got to be one of the most Roman things I've ever heard

    • @BoxStudioExecutive
      @BoxStudioExecutive 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Why? Greek v. Greek was first

    • @Magplar
      @Magplar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lmao true 😂

    • @leeboy26
      @leeboy26 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      When you play Age of Empires and try to wall off part of the map.

    • @darrynmurphy2038
      @darrynmurphy2038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +232

      The Roman legions were just construction companies that occasionally fought a battle

    • @nikolapetrovicpopovic2993
      @nikolapetrovicpopovic2993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@BoxStudioExecutive when/ in what battle?

  • @NihaoPT
    @NihaoPT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1604

    This "fortification warfare" always blows my mind. Romans, always the engineers. Another great video, as always!

    • @theoneaboveall6751
      @theoneaboveall6751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      Warrior Monk Yeah of course it’s that simple. So simple that Pompey, someone who could rival Caesar himself didn’t figure it out, right?

    • @sirdigbyofsmeg1191
      @sirdigbyofsmeg1191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Rome: Trust me im an engineer! Literally!

    • @sirdigbyofsmeg1191
      @sirdigbyofsmeg1191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Orville Alexander Tonald Drump?

    • @ZergleJerk
      @ZergleJerk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      "Build an irrigation canal big enough for my ships. An aquaduct, a huge fort with a statue of ME in the center...flipping off everyone to the South."
      "But sir...I d-don't know how!"
      "FIGURE IT OUT THEN!"

    • @christopherascherl2411
      @christopherascherl2411 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Orville Alexander Interesting comment considering they didn't work in this case.

  • @yashbheda3335
    @yashbheda3335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +751

    I starting to think this Caesar guy has a problem of people being loyal to him , hope his most trusted friend doesn't back stab him tho.

    • @climax050
      @climax050 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Unlikely, it’s not as if his being considered a tyrant or anything and you know that everyone loves him

    • @theoneaboveall6751
      @theoneaboveall6751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      climax050 I think he is referring to et tu Brutus?

    • @uri_9158.
      @uri_9158. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The One Above All Nah, he talking about labienus.

    • @Edax_Royeaux
      @Edax_Royeaux 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The Republic sends its regards.

    • @chrisanduncensoredjapan6627
      @chrisanduncensoredjapan6627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yash Bheda the ironic thing is he often pardoned those who betrayed him. Almost every one of those who killed him in 44BC had been pardoned by him already.
      His nephew Octavian would not be as forgiving.

  • @petervoller3404
    @petervoller3404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1163

    Hey guys, I'm the writer and researcher for this episode.
    The sources used are Caesar's 'Civil War', Plutarch's 'Life of Pompey' and 'Life of Caesar', Appian's 'The Civil War', Lucan's 'Pharsalia', Cassius Dio's 'Roman History' and Theodore Mommsen's 'History of Rome'.
    If you have any questions about this battle or about the Civil Wars/Caesar/Pompey etc. pop them below, and I'll do my best to answer them!

    • @KingsandGenerals
      @KingsandGenerals  3 ปีที่แล้ว +179

      As usual, good job!

    • @ijustrobabank6895
      @ijustrobabank6895 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      Thank for ur effort man, also love the content kings and generals

    • @ulfeliasson5413
      @ulfeliasson5413 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Wonderful.

    • @yugitrump435
      @yugitrump435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      🙏

    • @qx0ni
      @qx0ni 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      What was the terms of the peace offer that Caesar tried to give Pompey?

  • @benjamindover2601
    @benjamindover2601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +428

    And it takes my local council six years to "Fix" my road.

    • @worsethanjoerogan8061
      @worsethanjoerogan8061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Lmao I'll lend you some javelins to motivate them with

    • @tomvos5594
      @tomvos5594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      And then you've got to imagne that your council's legions only have to build things, don't have to do a forced march the day(s) before, don't have to carry a lot of their tools by themselves, and aren't low on supplies for a long time.
      Though, on the other hand, they aren't rewarded with a nice piece of land at the end of their service

    • @JonatasAdoM
      @JonatasAdoM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Romans make the Via Appia and call it Fixed.

    • @TaraZaraChara
      @TaraZaraChara 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      *Consul

    • @tomvos5594
      @tomvos5594 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TaraZaraChara Funny and no at the same time, well done

  • @worsethanjoerogan8061
    @worsethanjoerogan8061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    5:30 It really amuses me how Caesar was only able to cross because Bibilus didn't know what time of year it was.

    • @HNCS2006
      @HNCS2006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@rubenheymans1988 I'm no expert, but it might have something to do with wind as well, not just cold. I mean day to day weather isn't the same as seasonal patterns in wind etc.

    • @worsethanjoerogan8061
      @worsethanjoerogan8061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@rubenheymans1988 It's not like he could just check the weather forecast in 50 BCE.

    • @Edax_Royeaux
      @Edax_Royeaux 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@rubenheymans1988 Weather can change in a matter of hours, it's important to know what season it is.

    • @captainrev4959
      @captainrev4959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rubenheymans1988 this is the Mediterranean dude. 2000 years ago it got cold a lot later but for a similar amount of time. It wasn’t until late autumn that it started to get cold but the winds on the Mediterranean made seafaring hard around mid autumn. He kept his fleet in Port because of the wind not the winter itself.

  • @jlassijlali290
    @jlassijlali290 3 ปีที่แล้ว +453

    "They would've won, if they were commanded by a winner"
    CAESAR after losing a battle

    • @Kastor774
      @Kastor774 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      But was he wrong though

    • @willpat3040
      @willpat3040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +163

      Caesar was right. Pompey had most of Caesar's army in a route. Caesar had gambled everything in that attack and had lost. If Pompey just attacked he could have destroyed most of Caesar's army (as they said in the video). Being cautious is a good thing, but being too cautious is not. Pompey had a plan and followed it, but when an unexpected opportunity presented itself, he didn't exploit it. Caesar if he was on the other side would have.

    • @BICfootball92
      @BICfootball92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@willpat3040 well said

    • @uri_9158.
      @uri_9158. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I mean, Caesar eventually won the war. And even if he got assassinated, Augustus and others avenged him.

    • @slow114
      @slow114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@uri_9158. Had Caesar's legions been destroyed here, I'm not sure Augustus' career would have been possible so soon after. I may be wrong though.

  • @Tareltonlives
    @Tareltonlives 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    WW1 generals: Boy, that's a lot of field fortifications

    • @riccardos2955
      @riccardos2955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      German Trenches where actually very nicely build with concrete bunkers, toilets, bunkers to sleep in, fortified places to eat etc. WHile the french and british where sitting in the mud for 4 years with the rats.

    • @Tareltonlives
      @Tareltonlives 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@riccardos2955 The allies had to actually capture the German trenches before they learned how they worked.

  • @huseyincobanoglu531
    @huseyincobanoglu531 3 ปีที่แล้ว +369

    You said Pompey doubled Rome's territory however I personally know nothing about Pompeys military career and appreciate if you can make a documentary about Pompeys military campaigns. Once again, thank you for this amazing documentary.

    • @josiahconnell6655
      @josiahconnell6655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Believe he said Pompey and Caesar together doubled the size

    • @marcbartuschka6372
      @marcbartuschka6372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @I am Spartacus! His campaign against the pirates was impressive however. I mean the Romans had problems with them for quite a time and Pompey did end most of that very quickly for years and years to come.

    • @uri_9158.
      @uri_9158. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Pompey*, and it was Crassus that did it. Not Pompey. I mean, Pompey got judea and shit, but it wasn't as much as Caesar's work (Gaul, Egypt, Brittania for a while, etc.)

    • @huseyincobanoglu531
      @huseyincobanoglu531 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Boris Erdogan Yes, however this is a civil war. In the documentary he said Pompey along with Ceaser doubled Rome's territory and I know each and every one of Ceaser's campaigns but nothing about Pompeys campaigns. It will be nice to find out.

    • @lshe97
      @lshe97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@huseyincobanoglu531 They cover some parts of Pompey's military campaigns in some videos, although none of them are solely about him. These videos include:
      "Spartacus Rebellion - Roman Servile Wars",
      "Sertorius - Anti-Sulla Rebellion in Spain",
      and "Battles of Cyzicus (73 BC) and Tigranocerta (69 BC)"

  • @al-muwaffaq341
    @al-muwaffaq341 3 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    So close to the Masterclass at Pharsalus

  • @animeyahallo3887
    @animeyahallo3887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +431

    It was said Biggus Dickus gained Caesar's respect after showing bravery during this battle.

    • @mustafabeer1791
      @mustafabeer1791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Naughtius Maximus didn't do too well though!

    • @argonhousefilms2760
      @argonhousefilms2760 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lol @ Biggus Dickus... Ahahahaa

    • @siphoinambao5944
      @siphoinambao5944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      waawaaa😂

    • @ClickWasd
      @ClickWasd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Yes, I heard the beautiful lady Incontinentia Buttocks fell in love with Biggus Dickus after this battle.

    • @argonhousefilms2760
      @argonhousefilms2760 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Mohammad Samadpouriejavid lol what the heck...ahahahaha

  • @napoleonibonaparte7198
    @napoleonibonaparte7198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +334

    It’s a chess match when 2 Jedi Master Generals have the high grounds

    • @lanceleader163
      @lanceleader163 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How many of you are there? Or are you one person?

    • @riccardos2955
      @riccardos2955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @All Knowing 369 ahahaha Bruh shut the hell up. Corsica was Italian when Napoleon was born. His Born Certificate is writen in goddamn Italian.

    • @lostmusic99
      @lostmusic99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      More like Caesar was a sith lord. After all, he created the empire....

    • @claytonnicholas7932
      @claytonnicholas7932 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It actually seems to be more like Go.

    • @iliketurtles5180
      @iliketurtles5180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lostmusic99 Caesar: I am the senate

  • @Jabranalibabry
    @Jabranalibabry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    I came, I watched, I liked.

    • @lillaoscar
      @lillaoscar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Veni, vidi, vesubscribi

    • @Jabranalibabry
      @Jabranalibabry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@lillaoscar Ave! 👊

  • @carlosnevarez4003
    @carlosnevarez4003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +397

    Dwelling on the "What if" scenarios. It's pointless though. I've grown to admire Julius Caesar more and more over the years. Another fascinating man who is hardly covered is Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa. He was Octavius's right hand man. A very fascinating, enigmatic man who remained loyal to Octavius.

    • @doc.rankin577
      @doc.rankin577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Agrippa was a genius of a man. On land or sea, didn't matter. He'd beat anyone.
      Octavian: Hey Agrippa, you think you could beat Pompey's son over there in Sicily?
      Agrippa: well I've never commanded Naval forces before but sure.
      Proceeds to brilliantly destroy everything.

    • @klioseth4336
      @klioseth4336 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@doc.rankin577 Yeah Agrippa was the steel to Octavian's political savvy. Both were extraordinary men on their own but their mutual trust created the empire.

    • @theca5542
      @theca5542 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agrippa "awesome is his middle name"!!!

    • @josephclark7814
      @josephclark7814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same here on Agrippa. One of my favorite Romans.

    • @TheStrategos392
      @TheStrategos392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agrippa was an underrated commander. Without him, Augustus would have never taken over Rome.

  • @varun_MRG
    @varun_MRG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Julius Caesar and Pompey essentially faught "trench warfare" before it was cool.

    • @cgt3704
      @cgt3704 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You mean before it was UNcool

    • @explorerofyoutube1066
      @explorerofyoutube1066 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cgt3704 when was trench warfare cool actually

    • @cgt3704
      @cgt3704 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@explorerofyoutube1066 19th century

  • @Tobbs96
    @Tobbs96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    It's easy to criticize Pompey's indecisiveness from the comfort of our chairs, but we're talking about the man who conquered the east here. Indeed, Pompey the Great would undoubtedly have been known as one of the greatest generals in human history, had he not been overshadowed by Caesar. That caution of his must have been learnt through many years of experience. Imagine how many disasters he may have avoided by not rushing in headfirst into every situation. Had he followed Caesar at Dyrrachium and Caesar had truly laid a trap, we would be criticising Pompey for being too hasty and bull-headed, and getting his army slaughtered by falling for such an "obvious" trick. Let's not forget, either, that the massive risk he took in seeking shelter with the Egyptians later didn't pay off, but instead resulted in his death.
    Yes, Pompey's caution may have been what cost him the war, but that's just how life is sometimes: you can't predict what will happen in the future; you can only do what seems best at the moment.

  • @napoleonibonaparte7198
    @napoleonibonaparte7198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +453

    Pompey: The Senate will decide your fate.
    Gaius “I” Julius “Am The Senate” Caesar: *”I am the Senate!”*
    Pompey: Not yet.

    • @iamaheretic7829
      @iamaheretic7829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      And you are the revolution my lord

    • @awesomehpt8938
      @awesomehpt8938 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      It’s treason then

    • @lillith3159
      @lillith3159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      And both of them had the high ground

    • @l0singzanity1
      @l0singzanity1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Caesar: *"IT'S TREASON THEN!" Does a triple spin with his Legion at his back.*

    • @lillith3159
      @lillith3159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@l0singzanity1 Pompey force pushes Caesar
      Caesar: (Starts running like Grievous) "Time for abandon the ship"

  • @MrPyrilo
    @MrPyrilo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    Warfare from this period seems to be way more complex than popular media gives it credit for.

    • @desmondd1984
      @desmondd1984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Such a chess match, fascinating to watch.

    • @longyu9336
      @longyu9336 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      When civilized people do it, it involves a lot of strategy. Later feudal clashes or small scale viking raids vs anglo-saxon militias involving only a few thousands more closely resembled unorganized mass brawls.

    • @10Tabris01
      @10Tabris01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@longyu9336 To the contrary, medieval field battles (if they happened, as the warfare of the time was mostly concentrated on denying ground to the enemy through fortifications) was usually highly structured and disciplined, with most taking part being contingents of professional soldiers. The battle of Hastings is a wonderfull example of that where the Saxons had formed a shieldwall on top of a hill with William trying to (and for most of the fight failing) to break into it. Usually only after the enemy formations had been broken would the fight devolve into a brawl and slaughter as the defeated force would be chased by cavalry and light troops

    • @longyu9336
      @longyu9336 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@10Tabris01 Do you know what happened there? Yes, the shieldwall initially held off the Normans, but when they retreated for a second charge, the Saxons, as a levied undisciplined (by Roman standards) lot broke formation and tried to chase after them which led to them getting slaughtered by the Normans who just regrouped.

    • @10Tabris01
      @10Tabris01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@longyu9336 Humans have an instinct to chase fleeing opponents, this is why stepped nomad tactics are so successful. However, behavior like that happened as well for the Chinese (whom you won't accuse of lack of civilization, i presume) during a variety of encounters with their northern neighbors as well as in battles amongst each other, it happened for Greeks, Romans and a lot others. Usually, the chased down flight was however not backed by strong reserves, and that is why you always keep a reserve.

  • @albionjerasi9213
    @albionjerasi9213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Wow! I live in Albania and use to drive around the places where these two great historical generals put their feet on and fought. The whole battle took part in present day Albania, I don't live far from Dyrrachium, modern day called Durres.

    • @splatm4n8
      @splatm4n8 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you know of anyone having done any archeological work around Durrës? Or at least some people that have found some objects? If so what did they find? Thanks

    • @albionjerasi9213
      @albionjerasi9213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@splatm4n8Durres has a antiquity museum and an ancient RomancTheatre which are visited by tourists

    • @gigasigma8373
      @gigasigma8373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@splatm4n8 there is a big castle in durres, a venetian tower, the ancient hellenic port (but its under a building sadly) same with the only last door of via egnatia, the biggest roman amphitheater in the balkans and many other things.

  • @todornedyalkov5510
    @todornedyalkov5510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    The fact that Caesar himself has had a whole lot of 5 losses ,during one of which he had to swim his way out holding maps and documents above his head makes me feel less frustrated about my own failures in life.

    • @jamesclapp6832
      @jamesclapp6832 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Failure is victory if you learn from it.

  • @chronikhiles
    @chronikhiles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Much of Roman military history seems to be an exchange of:
    "He can't be _that_ reckless."
    "Aren't I?"

    • @BoeseFlueche
      @BoeseFlueche 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anyone: "I BET he will NOT!"
      Caesar: "Bisch, don't you DARE me!"

  • @MalayArcher
    @MalayArcher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    I know this video is quite long but I hope you enjoyed the video with our new look and feel. The battle of Pharsalus is in the works so stay tuned !
    As always here are the ROME II mods we used in this video:
    -ROME II HD Collection
    -Divide et Impera
    -Mobjay’s Golden Emblem
    -Orbitus Terrarum
    Best wishes,
    ڤمنه ملايو

    • @aurail_a4534
      @aurail_a4534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I was wondering who was making the cinematics for kings & generals, I should've known it was you Malay archer especially because of its high quality :)

    • @awang0akhmal536
      @awang0akhmal536 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pemanah melayu

    • @jamessmitgaming9091
      @jamessmitgaming9091 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What new look and feel are you refrencing ?

    • @RandomGuy-df1oy
      @RandomGuy-df1oy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whats the drama song in the opening?

    • @legallyblind393
      @legallyblind393 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What game did you use? Or was it a simulator?

  • @ignaciocristobal4639
    @ignaciocristobal4639 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    There was one centurion called Marcus Cassius Esceva. He manage to stop the cesarian retreat in one of the forts having only one cohort. All the legionaries were wounded. This guy Esceva, got 120 holes in his shield, as Caesar could witness after the battle. He is also said that he got an ARROW OUt OF HIS EYE, with the eye and the ligaments, crushed his own eye and arrow with his foot, and then pretended to surrender, and still killed another pompeian.
    He was condecorated by Caesar, getting 200.000 sestercios and the primus pilum grade of that cohort.
    I don't know if the video says it cuz I'm still watching it lol
    Amazing job as always.
    Edit: oh yes, I think it must be 17:30

    • @anthonychan3336
      @anthonychan3336 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Not unlike a Chinese general (Xiao Hou Dun) during the Three Kingdom Period. Took an arrow to his eye socket, pulled the arrow out, then yelled, "MY MOM GAVE ME THIS EYE! I WILL NOT GIVE IT TO YOU!"
      Put the arrow in his mouth, chewed on his own eyeballs, and continue fighting.
      Enemy soldiers, stunted by what they've witnessed, retreated.
      There's no point fighting such maniac. lol~

    • @worsethanjoerogan8061
      @worsethanjoerogan8061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      My favorite anecdote is the one where a centurion of the 10th calls Labienus a traitor while fighting him in Africa. Labienus says he doesn't recognize the 10th's standard since they were struck from the rolls as traitors. The centurion kills Labienus' horse with a pila and says something like "did that jog your memory?"

    • @AV-dr1rg
      @AV-dr1rg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@worsethanjoerogan8061 Immense level of badassness

    • @velingtonfernandes8361
      @velingtonfernandes8361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Another one, headless fighter during khilji rajput fight to let his king escape

  • @slavsenator7600
    @slavsenator7600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +193

    For anyone who doesn't know dyrrachium is modern day durres in albania

    • @brrrrrtenjoyer
      @brrrrrtenjoyer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Yeah it was also known as Durazzo and was former capital of Albania

    • @slavsenator7600
      @slavsenator7600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@brrrrrtenjoyer didn't know that thx
      Durazzo: was that when the Italians occupied it ?

    • @riccardos2955
      @riccardos2955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@slavsenator7600 Is it really occupation if your Kings give the country away like a chocolate present ?

    • @slinky6481
      @slinky6481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh how cool, I've been there while backpacking through the Balkans

    • @slavsenator7600
      @slavsenator7600 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@riccardos2955 yeah you are right

  • @vinaykarnam
    @vinaykarnam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Guys,
    I never thought roman civil war was such a hard fought one. it is a marvel in warfare engineering. salute to ceaser and pompey.
    Great research and presentation by kings and generals team. wonderful work. hats off.

  • @albanianultranationalist1929
    @albanianultranationalist1929 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Greetings from Ancient Dyrrhachium, Durres,Albania

  • @byzant2679
    @byzant2679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Have you ever considered doing an episode about the Caucasus region? It’s one of the most underrated areas of history in my opinion.

    • @SuperJohnny617
      @SuperJohnny617 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      that part of the world has forever been shrouded by the shadows of large empires cast upon it from either side

    • @byzant2679
      @byzant2679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That’s what makes it so unique! We almost never hear about the Georgians and their battles against the expanding Mongol and Turkic empires or the Russian conquest of the Caucasus in the 19th century. The Caucasus Mountains is a hidden treasure for so many horrific battles that have took place in the medieval and modern world.

    • @WaterShowsProd
      @WaterShowsProd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I visited Svaneti last year and, like so many, was captivated by the fortified towers. You can really sense the history there. Stunning landscape as well. I was told there is a bridge in Georgia that was built by Pompey The Great, but alas I didn't have a chance to see it.

    • @jesseberg3271
      @jesseberg3271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@byzant2679 they don't, generally, do geographic regions, so much as cultures or polities. They would be more likely to cover a particular period, event, or state in the Caucases, than the region as a whole.

    • @UsmanSiddiq1
      @UsmanSiddiq1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think its suffering from typical Central Asian curse of absence of general information cuz "everybody was always fucking with everybody" with alliance shifting in matter of days and reformed on arrival of main army.

  • @Evili555
    @Evili555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is one of the best episodes on Kings and Generals.

  • @iamaheretic7829
    @iamaheretic7829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    I have lost count of the amount of times Caesar used walls to win a battle. Was it only Caesar who did this or was this a common roman tactic ?

    • @dand7763
      @dand7763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      probably his favorite tactic ,against a larger enemy army, in numbers here , his 30 k vs 60 k of Pompey

    • @onuraslanfb07
      @onuraslanfb07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@dand7763 Well after this battle he stopped using wall warfare sooo rip walls

    • @M3chUpN8y
      @M3chUpN8y 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Caesar knew that he might not have the numbers to win battles so he often used fortifications on suitable terrains to his advantages. It’s like his force multipliers

    • @mumblerinc.6660
      @mumblerinc.6660 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      Roman military engineering was widely used by all Roman generals, especially after the Marian reforms.
      Corbulo famously stated that it was the pickaxe, not the sword, that the legions defeated their enemies with.

    • @RexGalilae
      @RexGalilae 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      He made use of fortifications a lot but he was very creative in how he used them. He was no one-trick pony, after all

  • @Telenil
    @Telenil 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This series on the Roman Civil War is easily the best of the channel, or at least my clear favorite. It's full of manoeuvers, patient stalling and indirect warfare. You get the impression that the Roman generals were far above the average historical general.

  • @mynamejeb8743
    @mynamejeb8743 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    History Marche is covering this period of Caesar Civil War, you are covering, and a dozen more yet i wont get bored of this

    • @Kastor774
      @Kastor774 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hell, I’ll even rewatch HC’s video after this

  • @siddislikesgoogle
    @siddislikesgoogle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Pompey's gesture of refusing the crown after being hailed Imperator, because he had earned it by defeating fellow Romans , speaks volumes about his sense of honor and love for his country.

  • @dand7763
    @dand7763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Caesar: I will build a big wall to make Pompey to pay for this wall...

    • @marcpeterson5115
      @marcpeterson5115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And Mexico will pay for it.

    • @MrAwsomenoob
      @MrAwsomenoob 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pompey: We're going to build a better wall. And make Ceaser pay for it!!!

  • @atlokcu8613
    @atlokcu8613 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    *05:31*
    _Soldiers:_ What season are we in captain ?
    _Bibulus:_ *We are in the depth of winter..*
    _Soldiers:_ Why isn't it snowing then ?
    _Bibulus:_ *Global warming..*

    • @uri_9158.
      @uri_9158. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmao. I get this is a joke but I don't think they industrialised during the Roman times.

    • @liamjm9278
      @liamjm9278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@uri_9158. Hero of Alexandria invented the steam engine during the 1st century, but it was pretty useless and was only used as toys or decoration. If only they invested more into this branch of technology.

    • @riccardos2955
      @riccardos2955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@liamjm9278 Steampunk Romans exactly what the Germans needed.

    • @captainrev4959
      @captainrev4959 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s not winter and this time really worked. it sometimes wouldn’t start snowing until mid winter in this region. The wind is why sailing was so dangerous. The wind made it hard to sail in mid to late autumn.

  • @codysing1223
    @codysing1223 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Incredible.
    Truly the Republic produced some of the greatest Roman heroes.

  • @JeyyPi
    @JeyyPi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man, this tactical back and forth is better then hollywood!

  • @deepyamandas1192
    @deepyamandas1192 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love you guys so much I had to interrupt watching Waterloo(1970) to watch this,also was waiting for another video of this series,thanks for releasing another video.

    • @iamaheretic7829
      @iamaheretic7829 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great movie. Have you watched the 2002 Napoleon mini series ? Its really good

    • @deepyamandas1192
      @deepyamandas1192 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@iamaheretic7829 ya it's great as well but the battles are too small well not that small too,but the battle of austerlitz did not play as it had historically. But still great series,it was properly made,one of the last ones to be that great.

  • @RenegadeRanga
    @RenegadeRanga 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could sit like a sponge and watch kings and generals for days.
    Another epic video covering Caesar's few losses.
    Here he had to be betrayed as usual and be outnumbered around 3:2 and still managed an ordelry retreat.
    God damn the romans knew how to do a civil war proper.

  • @ColdDrone13
    @ColdDrone13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This video is one of my favorites I've seen since I've been subscribed. One of the more action packed ones as far as all of the moves both Caesar and Pompey had to make against each other constantly. It just felt like there was so much going on, and you covered it in great detail. I also love the additional info boxes for context or a refresher. Keep up the great work guys!

  • @fernandorosales03
    @fernandorosales03 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've been following this series during months! Absolutely astonishing, great material, great detail. Thank you, thank you!

  • @codymcteer5898
    @codymcteer5898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is by far one of the best channels on TH-cam for history nerds! Well done

  • @ulfeliasson5413
    @ulfeliasson5413 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! This really is the highlight of the week. A treat as always.

  • @furioussherman7265
    @furioussherman7265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been waiting for the return of your series on Caesar's war with Pompey, and as usual it was well worth it.

  • @JonatasAdoM
    @JonatasAdoM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Oh this brings me back Age of Mythology memories.
    Building walls across the map. Walls that would intersect with your opponent's walls.

  • @cyrilchui2811
    @cyrilchui2811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    have read/watch numerous account on Dyrrhachium, this is by far the most comprehensive. well done.

  • @mikeruxpin2829
    @mikeruxpin2829 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best videos this channel has produced! Totally compelling.

  • @somedude1068
    @somedude1068 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    this looks like high level chess match not battle field

    • @uri_9158.
      @uri_9158. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Some Dude most likely because you're used to WW1-Modern tactics and battles. But this is much more complex then people think.

  • @rajdevdhepatil625
    @rajdevdhepatil625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "Today the victory had been the enemy's, had there been anyone among them to sieze it."
    - Caesar after the Battle of Dyrrhachium

  • @yapinchow9447
    @yapinchow9447 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I REALLY like history thank you!

  • @danielhutchinsonjr9325
    @danielhutchinsonjr9325 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love this channel great content and I always get excited whenever I see new videos

  • @denniscleary7580
    @denniscleary7580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always look forward to these thanks kings

  • @lukezuzga6460
    @lukezuzga6460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great Job Kings and Generals, I feel like a little kid looking at how much time on the video is left cause I don't want it to end even with my knowledge of History!

  • @anarcho-boulangistllamaent2023
    @anarcho-boulangistllamaent2023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    So, how long should the fortifications be?
    Caesar: Yes

    • @HNCS2006
      @HNCS2006 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ok first time i've laughed at this joke...

  • @rowlandmak7846
    @rowlandmak7846 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best Roman battle documentary I have seen. Excellent detail.

  • @sithlore843
    @sithlore843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sometimes losing a battle is what is needed to win to the war. Who knows what would have happened if Pompey actually pursued Ceasar with his full army? Maybe the Empire wouldn't have collapsed and we would all be speaking Latin? But we know the outcome and enjoy seeing the full history of the roman empire. Great video as always!

  • @willpat3040
    @willpat3040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Pompey had most of Caesar's army in a route. Caesar had gambled everything in that attack and had lost. If Pompey just attacked he could have destroyed most of Caesar's army (as they said in the video). Being cautious is a good thing, but being too cautious is not. Pompey had a plan and followed it, but when an unexpected opportunity presented itself, he didn't exploit it. Caesar if he was on the other side would have.

  • @Reils223
    @Reils223 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love your videos! I don't know if you have spoken about this but what do they do with all of the bodies after major battles? Also would love to see some videos about the Dance of the Dragons civil war between the Targaryen half siblings Aegon II and Rhaenyra. Thanks

  • @choirboyzcutleryoutdoors
    @choirboyzcutleryoutdoors 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its a great day when K&G Uploads!!! LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!!

  • @edoardodipaolo370
    @edoardodipaolo370 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fascinating as always! I would love to see an episode about Emperor Majorian, a great general and statesman too often forgotten!

  • @muhaiminul1207
    @muhaiminul1207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A soundtrack list will be greatly appreciated.

  • @gigachaddusmaximus7612
    @gigachaddusmaximus7612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Well my fellow caesarians, Pompey may have won the day, but Pharsalus is coming.

    • @jabronjunklove760
      @jabronjunklove760 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, Pharsalus draws near to us.

    • @uri_9158.
      @uri_9158. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Munda is also coming.

    • @SameLif3
      @SameLif3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who?

  • @rogersledz6793
    @rogersledz6793 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for uploading this video. It is helping me get through the pandemic!

  • @HNCS2006
    @HNCS2006 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i really appreciate being able to see terrain/topography! makes such a difference.

  • @sajalsrivastava5821
    @sajalsrivastava5821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I came, I saw, I liked it.

  • @bernardo3142
    @bernardo3142 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Whats'up, Kings and Generals crew! In the Rus' series you guys will be covering the rise of the Moscow Principality as well? Mad respect from Brazil, love your work!

    • @KingsandGenerals
      @KingsandGenerals  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      We are still thinking on where that series is going. I think Muscovy should be the beginning of the second season.

    • @dairokutenmaohodanobunaga4499
      @dairokutenmaohodanobunaga4499 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KingsandGenerals I hope that you will also cover Vladimir-Suzdal Rus in your videos. Andrey Bogolyubsky was a fascinating person with a lot of interesting military exploits.

  • @sithlore843
    @sithlore843 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant as always!

  • @ricardosenpai6121
    @ricardosenpai6121 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice. Cant wait for the next episode.

  • @awesomehpt8938
    @awesomehpt8938 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I thought this day would never come

  • @SamuelHallEngland
    @SamuelHallEngland 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! Such incredible mind games and strategy from both sides! Makes modern warfare seem like a walk in the park by comparison, but of course it isn't!

  • @TheHoganman95
    @TheHoganman95 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    another great video as always! Looking forward to the 1+ hour video containing all Caesar's civil war content just like the Gallic war video

  • @sargisshirinyan207
    @sargisshirinyan207 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just liked this video before even watching it. Now gotta watch and enjoy. Thank you.

  • @tuntuu
    @tuntuu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Legends say they're still building walls to this day.

  • @dflatt1783
    @dflatt1783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wonder if these men knew we would still be talking about them two thousand years later.

  • @sidritkercyku6661
    @sidritkercyku6661 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been waiting such a long time for this

  • @ageingviking5587
    @ageingviking5587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good stuff guys . Thank you . Very informative as always :-)

  • @kusarii118
    @kusarii118 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The city where this battle took place is called durres located on albania it is a magnificent city full of old architecture like Roman Byzantine and venetian

  • @levani2297
    @levani2297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    15:20 please somebody tell me music name, i think i searched all epidemic sound playlists and coulndt find it

  • @KHK001
    @KHK001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing as always! love those Roman wars

  • @abethegreat8469
    @abethegreat8469 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally, I’ve been waiting for this.

  • @raresmincan634
    @raresmincan634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Last time I was this early Labienus was still loyal to Caesar

  • @user-gv1dt7zd1w
    @user-gv1dt7zd1w 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Kings amd generals, what's the music at 15:20?

  • @chantanaranbo8129
    @chantanaranbo8129 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    amasing series thanks

  • @klinsmannfs
    @klinsmannfs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is tense which makes me feel I am one of them, can't wait for the next episode.

  • @Tareltonlives
    @Tareltonlives 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Pompey: Draw your weapon!
    Caesar (whips out calendar)

  • @avinashankamreddi9113
    @avinashankamreddi9113 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It seems Pompey is greater when it comes to grand organization of planning and strategy with raw recruits and without any kind of luck and perks.

    • @seabrain1212
      @seabrain1212 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, it's clear that Caeser is one of the most frustratingly lucky generals in history. Certainly, an innovative and genius tactician, but Pompey was playing the long game, and playing it way, way better than Caeser.

  • @SireJaxs
    @SireJaxs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really love how the years have gone by, the maps have improved quite a lot.

  • @rakheem351
    @rakheem351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can’t believe you guys are finally making a video on this fight lol

  • @artificialgravitas8954
    @artificialgravitas8954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Anyone know the name of the soundtrack starting at (rounded) 1:40 ? It sounds amazing

    • @Bonservisjohnny
      @Bonservisjohnny 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right I want to know where they get their music from

    • @hennessey132
      @hennessey132 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you guys found it? I have been looking for it too.

  • @leeboy26
    @leeboy26 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Centurion Titus Pullo, huh? That's so him.

    • @sapphyrus
      @sapphyrus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pullo! Formation!

  • @mohamedmouadghaffouli2195
    @mohamedmouadghaffouli2195 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The war between these 2 rivals is really interesting.. They fought with Honor and show to the world why Rome was and still the mother of all ancient civilizations in History.. Especially the great and super Caesar who prove how skilled he's as a Military leader.. Love him❤️❤️
    And a special Thanks to Kings and Generals for covering Roman History... You're the best ❤️❤️

  • @FlintenJones
    @FlintenJones 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Next video please!! Great video!!

  • @arnoldkapinova3685
    @arnoldkapinova3685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Unforgivable for all the Albanian institutions responsible, that the extremely hard to be preserved ruins of the war camps of thid battle near Durrës (Dyrrachium) were destroyed during the 90s in order to build shitty hotels that none needs. We wont forgive, we shouldn't

    • @Bonservisjohnny
      @Bonservisjohnny 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Turkey does the same shit with their ruins bigman everyone does it

    • @arnoldkapinova3685
      @arnoldkapinova3685 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Orthodox Roman Albania informohu mire byrazer. Mbetjet e strukturave te kampit kane qene diku aty rreth shkembit te kavajes

    • @arnoldkapinova3685
      @arnoldkapinova3685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Orthodox Roman Albania c'thua mo njish. Ne Arkeologji ato kane vlere te veçante pikerisht se eshte shume e rralle te ruhen. Imagjino sa turiste mund te sillje sot te shihnin kampin e njeres prej lufterave civile me te rendesishme. Dhe deri ne vitet 90' kane qene aty.

  • @yashbheda3335
    @yashbheda3335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    *Minor inconvenience exists *
    Ceaser : IT'S WALLS TIME

  • @vig7215
    @vig7215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is great, i WAS waiting for it
    Thanks: )
    I use this knowledge for a tournament I play called Quiz Bowl.

  • @ThePrimo323
    @ThePrimo323 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These documentaries are really good

  • @ArmandoMPR
    @ArmandoMPR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man, Caesar always making Bibulus hold that L 😂
    I’m always amazed at Caesar’s unbelievable luck.

    • @Icebassh
      @Icebassh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I swear. Caesar always trolling Bibulus but then Cicero does the same to Caesar 😂

  • @LazyLifeIFreak
    @LazyLifeIFreak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yo dawg, I heard you liked defences so I put defences on your defences.

  • @yayksurahi4366
    @yayksurahi4366 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another masterpiece from Kings and Generals

  • @doncappo1509
    @doncappo1509 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautifully done