Sweden was quite an empire once. Not many people know this, but Sweden had colonies in North America also (not just the Baltic area, etc.). It was in control of a place called New Sweden (1638-1655). This land today is split between Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It was given to Netherlands after the Second Northern War. Sweden also owned the Caribbean island of St Barthelemy and had multiple forts on the Gold Coast in Africa (today part of Ghana).
Actually it was the Swedes who were the aggressive close combat army at this time. They were known for preferring to fire only once they saw their enemies eyes and then charge in. Sweden was also the last army of Europe to abandon the pike since it was so close combat oriented.
The Swedish Army during the Great Northern War used 17th century tactics. It still had pike infantry and the cavalry/infantry ratio was more like 17th century armies, meaning that the proportion of cavalry was larger than typical 18th century armies.
Don't know if anyone else noticed but, the Russian player put both his units of guard on the far right which is cool. The far right was considered the place of honor in formation. As far as I know the practice dates back to Alexander the great putting his companion cavalry and veterans in the far right to honor them. Just a cool little thing I'm guessing the Russian player was aware of.
18:35 The Russian infantry is actually firing by file. The ripple fire effect is referred to as "fire by file." Massed volley fire or firing in two or three ranks is referred to as "fire by rank.
GetTrumped i am not even swedish or russian lol But I hate these weak people who think they are warriors when it is their ancestors who did all the job not them
In Empire, units can use walls and fences and will kneel behind them if you tell them to. Its very fun because it helps give some protection from enemy fire
The one mechanic I really wish that carried over from Empire to Napoleon was volley fire because by simply turning fire at will off in Empire allowed faster and more devastating firepower from your infantry, I will never get why in Napoleon they insisted only the first line fires regardless of fire at will or not.
Hey Pixie, if you like the uniforms of the 18th century wars, you might enjoy the mod Imperial Splendour, which fleshes out the different factions' army roster and brings more visual diversity and historical accuracy into it. Also, I think you should definitely try the Colonialism 1600AD mod for Empire, it's an unfinished work, but it gives a great 17th century pike and shot impression! It's also quite historically accurate.
Actually I'm American, but Sweden is such an interesting place, with Vikings, and the Great Northern War, and their most famous king, Gustavus Adolphus. Sweden is the best country though, in Empire Total War.
You can use the walls for protection in Empire. That is why the units were kneeling in front of it. And when Russia went to charge, his units stopped to kneel because the Russian player must have accidently selected the wall when they told their men to move.
hold down the right click and move the mouse around a bit to adjust where abouts and on what side of the wall they use for cover, it can be pretty fiddley. To properly get troops behind walls.
Cossacks were not militia. They were a group of elite Ukranian warriors who have had years of experience and centuries of warfare as a tradition. Much like American Natives or Nepalese Gurkhas. They were specifically trained in Ukranian martial arts, horseback riding, sharpshooting, and sword fighting. Russians saw this small society of warriors and annexed them into their army.
Long live the king! Long live Carolus Rex! Ahead! Facing the lead, an army of Swedes, performing gods deeds showing no fear, judgment is near, making their sacrifice! When the the king and his men, their enemies sight, prepare for the fight, banners held high, making their saaaaaacrice....*guitar solo*
1) His biggest problem was trying to go straight up hill. Always try to flank your opponent if they have really good ground. The play should have been to move whatever flank you think is weakest. 2) the cavalry split between both flanks. 3) never accept poor position of unlimbered cannons Only situation that may not be possible is if its already under attack by infantry, and you need to take drastic shrapnel or canister shots... which also won't be that effective in trees or near a hill. 4) If he was going to purposefully expose his one flank without cavalry to goat them in for a cavalry charge, at least two riflemen units should have been deployed pikes; along with at least two supporting line infantry to then protect the flank with forming square, and keep a close eye on it. If you know your attention will be diverted, just form squares early. Some methods to confuse the player is to use cavalry to skirt wide around in attempt to take their cannon. Sometimes this causes the enemy either attack or re-position their units especially cavalry to support their cannon, weakening a flank or position you want to attempt to attack yourself. And a bonus if they don't do anything, and they leave their cannons exposed you can actually quickly turn a bluff into not a bluff and take their cannons out real quick; and run away.
What's up pixelated apollo I watched your video for 3years . My favorite video is Napoleon Total War and Shogun and Empire Total War and I subscribed you
Apllo, you should do a total war subscriber battle in which each player plays as one unit. You would act as the general and command each player what to do with their unit. And perhaps Lionheart could be the general of the other army. Just a thought. Great video.
Why is his Empire looks so cool? I mean the bayonet and the hats are blinking and the way those soldiers walk is awesome for 2009 game. Second question, what mod do you guys recommend for Empire ? I don't really play the campaign tho, just the battle.
in empire you can stackup into the hard fences for cover and also defences it does in fact give you cover and is lie holding your own minifort on some maps
The Teutonic order actualy mostly used mercenaries for infantry. The members of the Teutonic order only rode on horseback. P.S They did not use plate armour. Only chainmail.
Sweden was quite an empire once. Not many people know this, but Sweden had colonies in North America also (not just the Baltic area, etc.). It was in control of a place called New Sweden (1638-1655). This land today is split between Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It was given to Netherlands after the Second Northern War. Sweden also owned the Caribbean island of St Barthelemy and had multiple forts on the Gold Coast in Africa (today part of Ghana).
Actually it was the Swedes who were the aggressive close combat army at this time. They were known for preferring to fire only once they saw their enemies eyes and then charge in. Sweden was also the last army of Europe to abandon the pike since it was so close combat oriented.
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The Swedish Army during the Great Northern War used 17th century tactics. It still had pike infantry and the cavalry/infantry ratio was more like 17th century armies, meaning that the proportion of cavalry was larger than typical 18th century armies.
@@scottleary8468 Well, it worked out for them for a long time!
@@rubenleejohnsen2037 yes Swedish people still live to this day.
true. and during the first world war it was the russians who were more charge in and try not to die
"It's over Sweden, I have the high ground!" - Peter the Great, 1720
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And then get the baltics and Finland choped of.
And then get the baltics and Finland choped of.
"You underestimate my POWERRRR!!!!!!!!!!" - Charles XII
Don't know if anyone else noticed but, the Russian player put both his units of guard on the far right which is cool. The far right was considered the place of honor in formation. As far as I know the practice dates back to Alexander the great putting his companion cavalry and veterans in the far right to honor them. Just a cool little thing I'm guessing the Russian player was aware of.
My heart is with sweden this weekend
thanks for the sympathy
Provocateur how tasteful of you
Straight outta Kerry WW2
TartH World i support this coz i'm swedish
lol, Swedish is no more Swedish, u re dead, it s Swedistan....
Apollo is my history teacher, I just watch his historical battles, the commentary makes it much better
The guy who played as sweden was incompetent but it was entertaining af
18:35 The Russian infantry is actually firing by file. The ripple fire effect is referred to as "fire by file." Massed volley fire or firing in two or three ranks is referred to as "fire by rank.
This is one of the most coolest Battles you have done in a while Pix
Never forget, Poltava 1709 ....
75k russians vs 30k swedes hmmm
Never forget Narva 1700 xD. Every nation has own great victories and defeats, there is no shame in one lose when you was outnumbered and outgunned.
they deserved it anyway ;p
+Mat Seg Triggered much?
GetTrumped i am not even swedish or russian lol
But I hate these weak people who think they are warriors when it is their ancestors who did all the job not them
you never fail to deliver
In Empire, units can use walls and fences and will kneel behind them if you tell them to. Its very fun because it helps give some protection from enemy fire
yes the brick walls give them protection, if you rightclick on them they even hide behind it ; )
right mouseB pressed in hover over the wall you see an icon appear! that puts the troops in cover behind a wall
I played ETW as my first total war game when I was 15 and now I am 20...this replays brings back the memories...
The one mechanic I really wish that carried over from Empire to Napoleon was volley fire because by simply turning fire at will off in Empire allowed faster and more devastating firepower from your infantry, I will never get why in Napoleon they insisted only the first line fires regardless of fire at will or not.
I know I'm late but, Napoleon does have volley fire. Not that it's a good thing for any game though since it was extremely rare in real life
I immensely enjoy this style of video. It's like watching live sport commentating.
Greatings from Saint Petersburg!
Apollo videos on Sunday, FeelsGoodMan
army comps are actually pretty historically accurate, nice work
My GOODNESS, I'm Early! Love your stuff as always Pix!
New one lets go Apollo thx for posting ive been waiting
Sweet vid Apollo! Please do more Empire!
Hey Pixie, if you like the uniforms of the 18th century wars, you might enjoy the mod Imperial Splendour, which fleshes out the different factions' army roster and brings more visual diversity and historical accuracy into it.
Also, I think you should definitely try the Colonialism 1600AD mod for Empire, it's an unfinished work, but it gives a great 17th century pike and shot impression! It's also quite historically accurate.
HOLY CRAP! I'm surprised! I wish I would've known! I'm a big fan of empire! Great vid! Thanks Apollo!!!
I enjoyed this Apollo, great commentary, great battle.
5:46 I will forever be mad at you for saying "pretty sweet" instead of "pretty Swede"
Hey are you still mad??
@@bluey_fan968 yes
@@Zerosyte Lmao 🤣 It's been 3 years and you still responded
@@bluey_fan968 ye I was chilling in a phasmo lobby and saw the notif lol
@@Zerosyte Lmao
It's nice to see my country fighting in an Apollo video. Sweden sends their regards!
It's nice to see people still playing this game, I loved this game ever since it came out
Man me being a half Russian myself and watching this with a my best friend who is 3 quarters Swedish was a good laugh, good vid bro!
i love all of your battle replays that you find your videos are amazing
Moo
Oh great Iam from Saint Petersburg
Привет из Крыма, бро :)
There is no our , donkey.There is only me and my swamp ©Peter I
Константин Португальский Good for you.
Sevastopol?
smuggle me into petrograd pls
I love it, when you pick one guy who do something cracy
Oh boy, an Empire vid I'm so excited. And Sweden too. Sweden is best country. Do more Empire Apollo
CenturionMBT24 are u swede as well? i like the history of this era
CenturionMBT24 Correction: America is the best country
Zach Burke correction no one is the best
Actually I'm American, but Sweden is such an interesting place, with Vikings, and the Great Northern War, and their most famous king, Gustavus Adolphus. Sweden is the best country though, in Empire Total War.
Zach Burke i agree, sweden is shit.
Yes empire! these are my favourite, keep up the great vids pix.
Great video Apollo!
You can use the walls for protection in Empire. That is why the units were kneeling in front of it. And when Russia went to charge, his units stopped to kneel because the Russian player must have accidently selected the wall when they told their men to move.
wow, what a commentary genius! thanks!
hold down the right click and move the mouse around a bit to adjust where abouts and on what side of the wall they use for cover, it can be pretty fiddley. To properly get troops behind walls.
For the next historical battle, please try to do the Battle of Breitenfield, if you can.
Heeey, they can actually jump over the fences now!
Pixie, the wall can be used as cover. It's a game mechanic, there is a way you place them behind it and they get buffs and cover.
I love all your videos pixelated apollo
YESS FINALLY SWEDEN
OMG APOLLO LIKED IT
S V E R I G E E E E E E E
Unfortunately, they got annihilated.
It would have been different if I were playing hahah
King Beowulf I would lose if I had any army.
Bought time you made another Empire vid. Damn I love your channel bro. #RoadToAMillion
if a king doesn't move his subjects won't follow. you charge that general man!
Cossacks were not militia. They were a group of elite Ukranian warriors who have had years of experience and centuries of warfare as a tradition. Much like American Natives or Nepalese Gurkhas. They were specifically trained in Ukranian martial arts, horseback riding, sharpshooting, and sword fighting. Russians saw this small society of warriors and annexed them into their army.
sounds gey dude
Interesting, But why has it been projected that they were just Standard Milita then?
loving it apollo keep it up
Great video yet again keep it up
Apollo!
Love your work, but yes in empire you can take cover behind the small stone walls
9:28 That is a feature of Empire! How did you not know that using the wall helps to protect your forces from opposing fire?!?!?!
This is a great game. So old, but still a great game.
I love the Historical-ish Battles!
Next time: Rome: Barbarian Invasion. Huns vs Romans and Goths!
Long live the king! Long live Carolus Rex! Ahead! Facing the lead, an army of Swedes, performing gods deeds showing no fear, judgment is near, making their sacrifice! When the the king and his men, their enemies sight, prepare for the fight, banners held high, making their saaaaaacrice....*guitar solo*
1) His biggest problem was trying to go straight up hill. Always try to flank your opponent if they have really good ground. The play should have been to move whatever flank you think is weakest.
2) the cavalry split between both flanks.
3) never accept poor position of unlimbered cannons Only situation that may not be possible is if its already under attack by infantry, and you need to take drastic shrapnel or canister shots... which also won't be that effective in trees or near a hill.
4) If he was going to purposefully expose his one flank without cavalry to goat them in for a cavalry charge, at least two riflemen units should have been deployed pikes; along with at least two supporting line infantry to then protect the flank with forming square, and keep a close eye on it. If you know your attention will be diverted, just form squares early.
Some methods to confuse the player is to use cavalry to skirt wide around in attempt to take their cannon. Sometimes this causes the enemy either attack or re-position their units especially cavalry to support their cannon, weakening a flank or position you want to attempt to attack yourself. And a bonus if they don't do anything, and they leave their cannons exposed you can actually quickly turn a bluff into not a bluff and take their cannons out real quick; and run away.
Well done Cris!
Great battle! Wanna see more with great tactics like the Cris ones :)
What's up pixelated apollo I watched your video for 3years . My favorite video is Napoleon Total War and Shogun and Empire Total War and I subscribed you
keep doing what you're doing pixel
Man, I love Empire total war
good video keep up the good work
Units behind walls kneel behind it as cover. Fyi. Empire was my intro to Total War, forever a place in my heart.
Hi i am from Sweden! 👍🏽🇸🇪
"Been a while." More like 5 year's Pixie Poo.
Churr I'm from NZ and I like your videos
Russia: its over sweden! I have the higround!
Sweden: you are underestemating my powers...
Russia: don't try it...
Apollo, you can use cover in this game and Napoleon, stone walls at least. That's what that crouching is, that's a game mechanic.
Apllo, you should do a total war subscriber battle in which each player plays as one unit. You would act as the general and command each player what to do with their unit. And perhaps Lionheart could be the general of the other army. Just a thought. Great video.
this reminded me of carolus rex album from sabaton XD
pommel thrower ur name is a meme
you sir, were the first person to notice it, and i havent changed my username in years XD congrats
you can be the second one, no problem
YAY! Finally a napoleonic style game video!!!!
Why is his Empire looks so cool? I mean the bayonet and the hats are blinking and the way those soldiers walk is awesome for 2009 game.
Second question, what mod do you guys recommend for Empire ? I don't really play the campaign tho, just the battle.
High ground? Obiwan kenobi approved this battle
great narrator
The artillery shot that hit the side of the Swedish unit is called shrapnel shot.
in empire you can stackup into the hard fences for cover and also defences it does in fact give you cover and is lie holding your own minifort on some maps
Historical immersion YAY!
Fire by platoon is the ripple fire while fire by rank is were you fore down the line.
The Teutonic order actualy mostly used mercenaries for infantry. The members of the Teutonic order only rode on horseback. P.S They did not use plate armour. Only chainmail.
Can't stop clicking your notifications =)
great video!! but do more ultimate epic battle simulator pleasee, that was just awesome 👌
amazing battle!!
It`s so sad to see friends fighting each other. Because of the ambitions of one ruler.
Gustavus Adolphus would have never allowed this to happen
bro you led the swedish army to destruction trying to go for moscow and you got shot at a siege in Norway you absolute idiot.
Gorgeous music!
I give the backstory a two thumbs up.
Hey Apollo ur the best youtuber ever
First time I haven't skipped his intro lol
that... was a good battle!
i love your videos
you should follow that Swedish soldier that was trying to firm up.
this battle was amazing !!!
I wish i could play that but i can't afford it :(
but great video keep it up.
AWESOME MORE EMPIRE :D
You should do more roleplay Pixie! You're good at it!
huckle very finn and tom sawyer is now planing to stop the war by just annoying them haha
Who else was hoping that he would reference Star Wars (episode 3) when he talked about having the high ground?
you can use walls for cover in napoleon total war and empire total war just select a unit and right click and you can make them take cover.
Peter the great got his hat shot by Swedish bullet during some battle
I really want to know what happend to sir Pushback (sweddish lifeguard) 13:35
In the past Sweden got cavalry
In the present Sweden got trucks
What happened to dancing stake man? 18:08