Battle of Torvioll, 1444 ⚔️ Skanderbeg's Rebellion - Rise of the Albanian Dragon ⚔️ DOCUMENTARY

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    🚩 Skanderbeg, a national hero of the Albanians, was the first to organize a league of Albanian princes, over which he was appointed commander in chief, in 1444. For twenty two years, in the period 1444-66, he effectively repulsed 13 Turkish invasions. His successful resistance to the Ottoman armies made him a hero throughout the Western world.
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  • @HistoryMarche
    @HistoryMarche  ปีที่แล้ว +65

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    • @wilibodokia3531
      @wilibodokia3531 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Put the Zenit battle with Georgian subtitles🇬🇪🇬🇪

    • @doubleheadeagle4008
      @doubleheadeagle4008 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No totally wrong. The title was from the shqip: Without/Ske - nder/Honour. NOT ISKANDER!
      In the Time of Ske-nder there is no Turks, Jugoslavs and Greeks.
      Only Orthodox, Catholic and Muslim Geg&Tosk.

    • @andresbarros4525
      @andresbarros4525 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Qàqqqq

    • @brokenbridge6316
      @brokenbridge6316 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is the start of a nice series. One that I would be greatly interested in seeing all the way through. I just hope you don't neglect the other series that you have going too much.

    • @vertabun427
      @vertabun427 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey thanks historymarche I can't wait to electrocute my face

  • @michaelsinger4638
    @michaelsinger4638 ปีที่แล้ว +511

    Skanderbeg was a mad lad. Never lost a battle despite facing such high odds.

    • @stayhungry1503
      @stayhungry1503 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      yeah imo hes in the top 5 of all commanders of all time. its just insane what he managed to do. he was in a tiny area all the time with his back against the wall against all odds.

    • @dudimenthegreat9886
      @dudimenthegreat9886 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Horses.

    • @rohansensei5708
      @rohansensei5708 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      He lost 2 times
      He wasn’t undefeated but had a high win rating nonetheless

    • @mythicalumut6174
      @mythicalumut6174 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He did lose a few times, one of them being the Battle of Krujë in 1450, 3 years before the Ottomans took Constantinople.

    • @mattcorsi1969
      @mattcorsi1969 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bastard, why you spoiling the story 😂 now I don't care to see the video to the end

  • @llplanas
    @llplanas ปีที่แล้ว +174

    This guy deserves a movie or TV series

    • @rafaelkokas1531
      @rafaelkokas1531 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      There is a movie about him that have been created in 1950s or 1960s during communist regiment in Albania . It's a soviet-albanian production film . But there's a need about a modern film about him with better graphics and sounds .

    • @reefmohammed3553
      @reefmohammed3553 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No he is not deserve to have a movie or series,

    • @robyrobert6576
      @robyrobert6576 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes the Dream for all albanian people.

    • @shqipemalesore2620
      @shqipemalesore2620 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      ​@@robyrobert6576How "the dream"?He was damn real😂😂😂😂🇦🇱💪

    • @1claudiusgothicus
      @1claudiusgothicus 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@reefmohammed3553 why do you say that Mohammed?
      though I agree that hollywood should not make a movie about him. They would degenerate him. no movie about Skanderbeg in Holly degenerate wood.

  • @Boxghost102
    @Boxghost102 ปีที่แล้ว +448

    There's an entire clan of Albanians working at my job. They were thoroughly impressed I knew who Skanderbeg was. The biggest guy of them had Skanderbeg tattooed on his bicep.

    • @jamesabestos2800
      @jamesabestos2800 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      One of the most underrated generals

    • @yibithehispanic
      @yibithehispanic ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Didn't they had an issue that Skanderbeg converted back to Christianity?

    • @arbanpocesta805
      @arbanpocesta805 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      @@yibithehispanic albania was christian at the time once the ottomans conqured albania then islam started to spread there

    • @yibithehispanic
      @yibithehispanic ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@arbanpocesta805 Yes indeed, that's why I'm asking if the modern albanians have any issues with Skanderbeg conversion to Christianity

    • @arbanpocesta805
      @arbanpocesta805 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      @@yibithehispanic if u no anything about Albania then u would know nationality comes before religion its one of the most religious tolerant countries i dont kno if its the current pope or the one before this one. That made his first visit to albania because 3 diffrent religions coexist together in harmony Plus albania was considered an athiest country for about 30 years We love our national hero regardless of religion

  • @drangue9017
    @drangue9017 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    Skanderbeg is forgotten in Europe today, but back then he was THE STAR. The Pope even wanted to make him the leader of the new Crusade, but unfortunately he died in Ancona. He was awarded the title "Athleta Christi". Fought against the Ottomans, at that time the most powerful army in Europe and Asia Minor, and at the same time against the Venetians, who also had very good armies. And he traveled to Naples to help the local ruler in suppressing a revolt. Even Sultan Mehmet, the conqueror of Constantinople, had great respect for him and called him the shield and sword of Europe. Even Vivaldi wrote an opera in his name. He won 25 battles against the Ottomans, which, as already mentioned, had the most powerful army in Europe and Asia Minor, and always outnumbered, sometimes even 3 times behind. Who knows how many more victories he won in his time with the Ottomans? Anyone who says Skanderbeg is nothing special is quite simply an idiot.

    • @HannaMillerModel
      @HannaMillerModel 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Turkish got the most advances army in 15 century they are Braveheart and lions ,but Gjergj was Ace of that Century, Italians call it Legendary warrior of all time ,his fight with the most supremacy army who terrorize all Europe he should call The terror of all terrors.He got many Braves man in his army ,Lek Dukagjini who was more.powerfull than Scanderbeg was more worrior,Lek.was more.powerfull than him but Scanderbeg made All Arbror principate united with Lidhja e Lezhes .Scanderbeg fight Venice and Otomans in same Year ,Made a victory evan for King Ferdinand.Were Albanian are united they say we born in war and in war we die.If other nation don't have fear to kill we dont have fear to die.Gjergj Kastrioti have God skills for fight he deserves a great Hollywood movie to honor him .

    • @HannaMillerModel
      @HannaMillerModel 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He use Albanian terrain or better Arbnor like his advantages,he use mountains ⛰️ rivers Forrester and marriage to united alliance with other great Albanian as his best weapon 👏

    • @erickbehari6740
      @erickbehari6740 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@HannaMillerModelLek Dukagjini stronger than Skanderbeg😂 ? Lek Zaharia humiliated Lek Dukagjini infront of Dukagjini soldiers at the Skanderbeg wedding

    • @HannaMillerModel
      @HannaMillerModel 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @erickbehari6740 they had meet each other only in front Otomans ,he was a king of north and was strong like Gjin :)

    • @TooAlbanianForAlbania
      @TooAlbanianForAlbania 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      True, people only say as "France, Russia and Britain managed to beat the ottomans!!"

  • @g.d.1722
    @g.d.1722 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    Greetings to the Albanians from your friends in Bulgaria!
    Skanderbeg is legendary. He lived and fought during the darkest age in the Balkans. The Black Death had decimated the population, the Christians were disunited and fragmented into multiple feudal states and thus fell to the Ottomans. Still he fought to the end!

    • @dand7763
      @dand7763 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      exactly this tactic use Ottomans to dominate Balkans...they speculate the individualism of these states ,defeating them one by one

    • @bongeyedolly1732
      @bongeyedolly1732 ปีที่แล้ว

      What do you think of modern day Turks constantly saying the Ottoman Empire was kind and fair by empire standards and even saying it was the best thing to happen to Europe?

    • @1claudiusgothicus
      @1claudiusgothicus 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks friend! really appreciate it. best regards to you and the great Bulgarian people.

    • @TooAlbanianForAlbania
      @TooAlbanianForAlbania 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      As an Albanian, thanks for the support. Though it was easy for Skanderbeg since he knew the ottoman tactic.
      Love Bulgaria from Albania :)

    • @TooAlbanianForAlbania
      @TooAlbanianForAlbania 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@bongeyedolly1732yea.. some nationalist Turks just think the ottomans were kind and friendly, I can't blame them. Some schools teach their kids that their country was always friendly

  • @vladconstantinminea
    @vladconstantinminea ปีที่แล้ว +352

    Fun fact, in Romania instead of arm wrestling we say Skanderbeg.

    • @Andy34_24
      @Andy34_24 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Actually it may have a connection with him because he loved arm wrestling, to convince people to join him he have to proof that he was strong, one of the tests was arm wrestling with them,

    • @g.d.1722
      @g.d.1722 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Same in BG

    • @autariatalili
      @autariatalili ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wonder why?

    • @secretnoname9792
      @secretnoname9792 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      indeed , now i woke up too , i’m from ro too

    • @redking82
      @redking82 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      ​@@autariatalili The legend says that he had very strong arms and that no one ever managed to beat him. Maybe that's why!

  •  ปีที่แล้ว +474

    The fact that Albania currently has the symbols of this great general as its flag is a sample of how important he was, I hardly knew anything about his history, but this video encouraged me to read more about him. I love that this channel talks about impressive military leaders from the rest of Europe, who are generally ignored. The fact of knowing the tactics of his adversaries made him a very difficult opponent for the Ottomans, I hope to see more videos about his history.

    • @clarkblount7788
      @clarkblount7788 ปีที่แล้ว

      And now your society are known as pimps and criminals. Congratulations.

    • @adamkarasakal8879
      @adamkarasakal8879 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That explains why Albanians hate Turkish people as a Turk I was always confused bc I thought they were big time Allies like Bosnia and Kosovo and turkey I thought Albania was our brothers too but they have a flag that’s anti Turk or ottoman but they turned Muslim from ottoman and they are Muslim today so why do they keep the flag do they also ally to Serbia I feel like skanderbeg is someone Serbia should look up to not Albania , but I don’t know the history so I’m just saying what comes to my mind from a Turkish perspective when I hear that about Albanians flag

    • @clarkblount7788
      @clarkblount7788 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@adamkarasakal8879 They didn't convert by choice....dur.

    • @SpaceMarine500
      @SpaceMarine500 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@adamkarasakal8879 Turks converted Albanians to Islam by force

    • @sincina4094
      @sincina4094 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Dude he was not Albanian! He was Serbian! His Father and Mother was Serbian! His Brother and all his family is burried in Orthodox Monostery in Hilandar!

  • @Uranium-bh7kt
    @Uranium-bh7kt 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    As a catholic albanian, this is a suprisingly well researched video, I applaud you for your work, I have learned things previousy unknown to me and found some bittersweet truths behind the legend and might of Gjergj Kastioti and other Albanian nobility, but for sure one thing is true, united under Christ anything is possible!

    • @GjekSelca
      @GjekSelca 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Are you saying you’re Catholic first ?

    • @Uranium-bh7kt
      @Uranium-bh7kt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@GjekSelca not really Im a Catholic Albanian(order didn't matter its just how its written), i have the religion you and my ancestors gave their life for , albanian history is deeply tied with catholicism whether you like it or not, religion and country are simlilar to me, but that doesn't necessarily indicate that an albanian muslim is less of a brother to me than a catholic one.

    • @GjekSelca
      @GjekSelca 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Uranium-bh7kt dont disagree but you emphasizing "catholic" is not necessary unless one puts religion first - just checking you in :)

    • @Piloti.
      @Piloti. หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GjekSelca Rrnoft Arbnia dhe lavdi Krishtit

  • @mevlanisufi2100
    @mevlanisufi2100 ปีที่แล้ว +618

    Is this going to be a series of Skanderbeg? He has many impressive victorious over the Ottomans.

    • @SolidAvenger1290
      @SolidAvenger1290 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      I really hope so. In par with the Hannibal series against the Romans and Eugene of Savoy against the Ottomans. Really highlighting Eastern Europe's deep history

    • @MMadesen
      @MMadesen ปีที่แล้ว +27

      ​@@SolidAvenger1290 I woudnt say on par with Hannibal. But definitely interesting

    • @SolidAvenger1290
      @SolidAvenger1290 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Mortimer Madesen agreed. I meant how HistoryMarche has three series now to showcase into 2023.

    • @malokaloMPK
      @malokaloMPK ปีที่แล้ว +21

      ​@@MMadesen in contrast with Hannibal , Skenderbeg was never defeated .

    • @angelopueyygarcia43
      @angelopueyygarcia43 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@malokaloMPK too bad the western powers fucked him over

  • @abandonedalbania8937
    @abandonedalbania8937 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Only a small correction. You removed from the alliance and from the map the Albanian kindom of Shpataj, which were the leaders of Epirus, today Greek land. Beautiful documentary. Great job.

  • @ErtugrulMOzbey
    @ErtugrulMOzbey ปีที่แล้ว +142

    As a turkish person, thank you for the content, a very talented general, a lesson for many, my respect to the good and friend Albanians.

    • @jamesabestos2800
      @jamesabestos2800 ปีที่แล้ว

      Turkey vs Albania
      Nah I'm jk

    • @gjergjdedja356
      @gjergjdedja356 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Otomans Empire got to many lions man we respect Turks too.

    • @bigcatsliontiger
      @bigcatsliontiger 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      FUN FACTS :
      1- Skenderbeg( Đurađ castriot) was Orthodox Serbian by momther side , Epiriot from father side .
      2- He was part of Ottoman army but he run away with fake Ferman (sultan order paper) where he with that fake paper took under control mutiple castles .
      3- He became Vasal of Napoli and is known to live there for majority of his life and died there from malaria illness.
      3- His wars in Kruja that many people know that he was commander was false those wars were part of christian alliance from papat state , venetia , Napoli , etc where 100k troops take part . All albania land had not that many people from baby to old ones.
      4- He was unwanted by local population and lords like lek dukagjini , karl topia , Arianit golemi and even his nephew Hamza kastriot fight agaist him .
      5- His figure was unknow among albanians until 1920 after christian powers created albania they aslo created their heroes as they wanted .
      ( By the way this video albulena if you study it was just guerrilla ambushed attacks agaist Ottamans and not regular war , today modern counties call that war , terrorist war . )

    • @gjergjdedja356
      @gjergjdedja356 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bigcatsliontiger dot speak like idiot serbs be more educate,dot say bollshit only his mother was with Montenegro origine or maybe serbs ,Kastriot surname isnt with vic in the end

    • @instigator11985
      @instigator11985 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      ​​@@bigcatsliontiger the ottoman turks named him in their archives as the arnaut, secondly there are arberesh people in Sicily bearing the last name of Castriota till today,go tell them that their famous forefather was a..serb, what a joke man for God sake!

  • @kumebannerlord
    @kumebannerlord ปีที่แล้ว +408

    Good job for doing skanderbeg man. Absolutely love it. Hope u can cover more of his battles especially the Battle of Albulena

    • @DarkAngelZz59
      @DarkAngelZz59 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Good job being you, keep it up, you're doing great

    • @papazataklaattiranimam
      @papazataklaattiranimam ปีที่แล้ว +7

      They even made a song about this battle🐙

    • @hxhxhdnxjxjf7557
      @hxhxhdnxjxjf7557 ปีที่แล้ว

      In front of ALLAH AL-Aziz we will see who KmSkenderbeu was ...Looser

    • @assyriancrusader3760
      @assyriancrusader3760 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​PAPAZA TAKLA ATTIRAN İMAM what's the name of the song?

    • @MerkurioBua
      @MerkurioBua ปีที่แล้ว +12

      ALBULENA PRAP MOR PRITA PRITA
      NDAL SULLTAN O SE TERDHI DITA

  • @nagyonbalogh
    @nagyonbalogh ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Finally someone does justice to this military genius. Thanks HistoryMarche!

    • @rohansensei5708
      @rohansensei5708 ปีที่แล้ว

      Finally? Many history channels already did they’re not the first.

    • @nagyonbalogh
      @nagyonbalogh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rohansensei5708 In this case I'm just I'll informed :)

  • @udyandas
    @udyandas 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    My Hats of to Skanderbeg and All his Men. Bravo!

    • @udyandas
      @udyandas 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much for liking my comment

  • @blauskie
    @blauskie ปีที่แล้ว +128

    These documentaries are riveting. I would have never imagined animated blocks could be so exciting. You are providing a great service to the understanding of history.

    • @aaftiyoDkcdicurak
      @aaftiyoDkcdicurak ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some people just don't understand squares on a map making your heart pump.

  • @tolgaoztemur
    @tolgaoztemur ปีที่แล้ว +52

    As Turks I respect Skanderbeg, he was a man of honour from belowed Albania.

    • @ulbazom365
      @ulbazom365 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@jackiechad5752 lol i hope youre trolling, for your own sake

    • @eldahalili496
      @eldahalili496 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jackiechad5752 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Greeks being ridiculous again all our neighbors are envious and want to still everything from our glorious history . And another thing ancient Greeks don't exist my lovely they are Albanian 😉you know that and that's why you kick so much soon you hear Albanian history day of the truth it's near and we are ready to handle your tantrums 😏

    • @GehtdichNixan-gm8un
      @GehtdichNixan-gm8un 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jackiechad5752 your statements proof you to be an absolute newby in medieval balkan history

    • @fantommorbius5175
      @fantommorbius5175 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He is a Serb and not an Albanian, see Where half his family is buried. In the biggest and holiest Serbian monastery Hilandar. All of his brothers and sisters has Slavic orthodox names. 🫡🤔

    • @fantommorbius5175
      @fantommorbius5175 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jackiechad5752 Okay, where is his father's grave? Let me tell you, in the holiest Serbian monastery, Hilandar, on the holy mountain of Athos. The end .

  • @user-tt4sh2yy6r
    @user-tt4sh2yy6r ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Finally Skanderberg getting some love instead of the over discussed Napolean and Hannibal.

    • @Hussarz
      @Hussarz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Napoleon had probably a larger success, in my opinion, fighting 3 major powers and 5 more countries just by himself and his army. Though skanderberg had great feats. Like defeating one of the most strongest armies at the time and being outnumbered.

    • @lsbd9090
      @lsbd9090 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i'm albanian and i agree. Napoleon is the goat noone is better than him. i think he was inspired by some skanderbeg tactics@@Hussarz

    • @blackpaint9093
      @blackpaint9093 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Hussarz funnily enough the battle of albulena is used as an example of "napoleonic warfare" before Napoleon in Military history class. I agree Napoleon had some major feats, but we cant compare the difference in strength albania had to the ottomans, France was the mightiest country in europe not to mention he had the support of many people around europe due to revolutionary ideas spreading(like, half the grand armeè was made of foreigners like germans, italians, spaniars and poles)

  • @jeanclaudevanpwn3252
    @jeanclaudevanpwn3252 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Skanderbeg didn’t only win battles against the ottomans but also conquered alot in Italy for his allies

  • @bledarbejleri1235
    @bledarbejleri1235 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Being an Albanian and reading the Scanderbeg history many times, today I learned for the first time the fact that Gjon Kastrioti had participated in the battle of Ankara against the Timur army. Amazing description of the battle of the Torviol the first and very important battle in a long string of victories.

    • @matejasaric22
      @matejasaric22 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      His name was Djurdj Kostroit, he was serb

    • @milivojestankovic1419
      @milivojestankovic1419 ปีที่แล้ว

      i albanski istoricari kazu da je srbin i svi znate da je djurad srbin.ovo je falisifikovanje istorije koje dolazi iz vatikana.

    • @sailircani3185
      @sailircani3185 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@matejasaric22why wasnt he in a serbian principality

    • @cristoferbano6839
      @cristoferbano6839 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      stop stealing albanian heroes, you dont have history hahahahahahahhaha
      @@matejasaric22

    • @TooAlbanianForAlbania
      @TooAlbanianForAlbania 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​​@@matejasaric22no, Skanderbeg was Albanian-Serb, he was born in Lezhe(Albanian city). Which means that he was mostly Albanian, his real name is gjergj kastrioti.

  • @elionkola2143
    @elionkola2143 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Skanderbeg has a series of impressive victory’s against Ottoman Empire. Perhaps a list of his victory series, as you have done with Hannibal, would be the best way to document his almost imaginable victories and tactics that he achieved at that time with an army many times smaller and facing the biggest empire of that time, The Ottomans

    • @hxhxhdnxjxjf7557
      @hxhxhdnxjxjf7557 ปีที่แล้ว

      In front of ALLAH AL-Aziz we will see who KmSkenderbeu was ...Looser

  • @nestcuni
    @nestcuni ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This is the first time I watch a battle of Skanderbeg broken up like this. Thank you!

  • @firefoxlani7475
    @firefoxlani7475 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    One of the best generals in history and on of the most underrated.
    He may had a small army, but that was enough to butcher thousands of ottoman soldiers every year and to stop the ottoman invasion in Italy for decades.
    The Europeans countries failed to delivier enough support for a massive crusade, otherwise the course of history might have been different.

  • @Built_Mago
    @Built_Mago ปีที่แล้ว +54

    It's always a good day when HistoryMarche uploads

  • @1claudiusgothicus
    @1claudiusgothicus ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Happy to see that the great hero is becoming popular again.
    Thanks HistoryMarche and Kings and Generals

  • @muazzamshaikh2049
    @muazzamshaikh2049 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Men like Skanderbeg are those people who would have been great conquerors if they had enough resources. With a small empire, they can at best turn out to be great defenders, as Skanderbeg was.

    • @darkz1563
      @darkz1563 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no lol he was a average general

    • @burhanlimani818
      @burhanlimani818 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@darkz1563 lol stop trolling bro. The man never lost a battle.

    • @altrias2455
      @altrias2455 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not that obvious, some men thrive in defensive wars, taking advantage of terrain, troops morale and enemy overconfidence, but aren't very good at exploiting large armies and numerical advantages.
      Take Robert E. Lee, for example. His greatest victories were defensive battles against superior northern numbers, but as soon as he went on the offensive, he got beaten back. Ultimately, it was Grant's mastery of logistics and good use of his numbers and industrial advantage that allowed him (who, by all acounts, wasn't a "tactical genius", unlike men like Mc Clellan) to overcome Lee.
      Then again, it was a particular context. As were Skanderberg's times and achievements. Don't get me wrong, the man is a genius, but it's a bit of a shortcut to think he'd have been just as great a conqueror as he was a defender for his people.

    • @dudimenthegreat9886
      @dudimenthegreat9886 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@darkz1563 But that "average general" managed to win while often outnumbered and outgunned.

    • @KingKing-cz6xh
      @KingKing-cz6xh ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@altrias2455 the only problem with that is that he did fight in offensive war in Naples as he had an alliance with Naples and helped crush their rebellion

  • @khal7702
    @khal7702 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Never heard of Skanderbeg...happy to learn something new!

  • @Sealdeam
    @Sealdeam ปีที่แล้ว +27

    His descendants still live today, there are a couple of italian branches of the Kastrioti family that descend from Skanderbeg's son who made a duke in the Kingdom of Naples.

  • @SoBr189
    @SoBr189 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    As a Russian, I haven‘t forgotten about the Albanian Bataillons in the Russian Army from 1775 - 1859 who fought against the Ottoman Empire.
    🇷🇺🤝🏻🇦🇱

  • @mumio3160
    @mumio3160 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    this guy really reminds me of Hannibal's tactics in the 2nd punic wars. all that terrain usage and trickery. I want to see more of this guy!

  • @seer3336
    @seer3336 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Knew that Skanderbeg was a military genius since I am a EU4 player, a detailed example of his achievements on the battlefield is very welcomed to expand my knowledge about him. Well done!

    • @adrianog4148
      @adrianog4148 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Theres much more about him..

    • @KingKing-cz6xh
      @KingKing-cz6xh ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This isn’t even the greatest victory. The greatest victory was albulena 10k Albanians against 60k ottomans

  • @bigsarge2085
    @bigsarge2085 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Incredible history documentary, keep up the great work!

  • @bmwbesitzer6554
    @bmwbesitzer6554 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    As a German who spent 5 years in Prishtina, I really enjoyed this Video and finally, Albania is getting more recognition for their Bravery. 🇩🇪❤️🇦🇱

    • @1claudiusgothicus
      @1claudiusgothicus ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thank you

    • @miroslavoluic4098
      @miroslavoluic4098 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Priština is in Serbia and Skender Beg (Djuradj Kastriot) is Serbian nobleman. Do some research before write a comment.

    • @1claudiusgothicus
      @1claudiusgothicus ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@miroslavoluic4098 oh stop it already

    • @audiosounddoctor5834
      @audiosounddoctor5834 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@miroslavoluic4098 ahahahah Skenderbeu Serbian????......you serbs are so stupied

    • @blackcat.19
      @blackcat.19 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My ancestors come from northern Albania. Ottoman Turks occupied Albania lands eventually but at an extreme cost which stopped them from further invading Europe. Albanians were the gatekeepers that stopped Ottoman Turks from taking Vatican. If it were not for the Albania sacrifice Vatican would probably be called Istanbul today. Imagine being able to occupy a country or people for 500 years and yet still fail to conquer or assimilate the people. That’s because Albanians already had a developed identity, culture and langue that you could not destroy. Scanderbeg was the mortar that put all these ingredients together and solidified Albanian identity and country. Ottomans invaded the land and found the eagle people who would not kneel to no one. The only thing that makes me sad today is how many history books and ancient artifacts Ottomans destroyed as a sign of revenge to Albanians for resisting. A proud Illyrian here!!! Survived Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans. They all are gone but Albanians still here today. 😂

  • @sirsquee4715
    @sirsquee4715 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Dear History Marche team, your research and effort into making these epics is truly commendable and absolutely brilliant. As an Indian, i would love to see your documentary about the Anglo-Mysore wars.

  • @dcmackc01
    @dcmackc01 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Very well done! I was completely unfamiliar with Skanderbeg

    • @Witnessmoo
      @Witnessmoo ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He held off the ottoman
      Empire for 20 years inflicting 19 defeats - each time he was outnumbered at least 2 to 1

    • @marccan3267
      @marccan3267 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There are many little known battles of Skanderbeg, they finally started covering unknown battles instead of recycling a few known battles. I congratulate them on this!

  • @robbabcock_
    @robbabcock_ ปีที่แล้ว +19

    What a fantastic video! I hope this is the beginning of a series on the battles of Skanderbeg.

  • @Hillbilly001
    @Hillbilly001 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I believe he read some of the classics because that looked like something out of Caesar's playbook. I hope there's more on this guy. Excellent as always Historymarche. Cheers from Tennessee

    • @williammillar2892
      @williammillar2892 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Do you ever wonder how they would have fared against Caesar's legio X?

    • @ssmg42sss8
      @ssmg42sss8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Check out the battle of Albulena on this guy

    • @erickbehari6740
      @erickbehari6740 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Even before him Albanians used small armies to face their opponents Albanians were also exellent cavalryman before Skandebeg arrival a pope delegate sent to Constantinople assured the emperor that Albanian were ready to create an army of 15.000 riders if the neccessary funds were given to them

    • @erickbehari6740
      @erickbehari6740 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@williammillar2892 Check his masterpiece at Albulena the same tactic he will use agaisnt Caesar if that does not work out he would go to north Albanian and ambush Caesar legions there

    • @williammillar2892
      @williammillar2892 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@erickbehari6740 thanks it was the Ottomans I meant, as both used large formations rather than skirmishing.

  • @salvorhardin27
    @salvorhardin27 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    So glad to see you covering Skanderbeg! Historymarche, your breadth and depth are incredible!

  • @josephvanlangeveld2216
    @josephvanlangeveld2216 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Great video as always. Love your content and love learning about history and these historical battles

  • @dylanmiles4366
    @dylanmiles4366 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    YOOOO you made a Skanderbeg vid as promised. I've been waiting for this for 2 years. Thank you so much

  • @robynmarx7000
    @robynmarx7000 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    As always, a class presentation.
    Outstanding!

  • @Jean_Jacques148
    @Jean_Jacques148 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I’m so glad to see my suggestion. I was hoping you guys would cover Skanderbeg. Definitely the best History channel

  • @jeromes5183
    @jeromes5183 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Terrific. Love the narration and pre-battle explanation of events. Really entertaining stuff!

  • @pilofiku483
    @pilofiku483 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    A video to resume Sgenderbeg life would be much apreciated because a lot of people dont know how a great general he was.A true legend
    The bigest pride of the Albanian people.Our national HERO!!!

  • @krakuar198
    @krakuar198 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Man I just found this video and now I have to wait for the next one. Its like a cliff hanger in a book. Excellent job as always!

    • @sharknextdoor
      @sharknextdoor ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Check kings and generals about scanderbeg.
      Torvioll is minor to what he did to ottomans in battle of Albulena near Kruje.
      🔥🔥🔥

  • @zachattackbaby
    @zachattackbaby ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Another absolute banger. Cheers mate!

  • @poloyuio5208
    @poloyuio5208 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Have been waiting for this, good job!!!

  • @arnelious4501
    @arnelious4501 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Another excellent video as always 😎

  • @sharknextdoor
    @sharknextdoor ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Inperatore -The legendary Undefeated Undisputed Albanian king🇦🇱👑

    • @milivojestankovic1419
      @milivojestankovic1419 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      skender bio srbin koji tuko muslimane,nema veze sa albancima oni tada nisu postojali.

    • @sharknextdoor
      @sharknextdoor ปีที่แล้ว

      @@milivojestankovic1419 what the f*ck are you saying 💀

    • @narthyseni8250
      @narthyseni8250 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ⁠@@milivojestankovic1419Skenderberg was Albanian, nothing to do with serbs, serbs were ottoman slaves at that time

  • @astritspanca2723
    @astritspanca2723 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you HistoryMarche ❤

  • @ravenangel3152
    @ravenangel3152 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Wow! I hope there is more about Skanderbeg!

  • @KHK001
    @KHK001 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Another great video! n hope to see part2 in the future

  • @aaron6178
    @aaron6178 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    That was super fun. Great to see some history on the Albanians!

    • @shqipemalesore2620
      @shqipemalesore2620 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Undivided Afghanistan Lol,you don't know what you're talking about,only propaganda afgaystanian😂😂😂😂

  • @raymondjelich185
    @raymondjelich185 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great job, HistoryMarche!

  • @1claudiusgothicus
    @1claudiusgothicus ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank You! Great video of the legendary commander

  • @kitkatkato
    @kitkatkato ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First post BazBattles now Historymarche dang my day got from bad to good☺️☺️☺️Thanks guys you rock

  • @goranratkovic9100
    @goranratkovic9100 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Bravo Exelent .Hello from Montenegro

  • @That1HotMF
    @That1HotMF ปีที่แล้ว +63

    This made me so happy that ur covering skanderbeg one of the most underrated generals of all time im curious if there will be more parts of skanderbeg i would love to see

  • @jahmanoog461
    @jahmanoog461 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well done. Thank you for sharing.

  • @zetectic7968
    @zetectic7968 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Very interesting! This period of history is not familiar to me, so it is good to learn more about these battles.

  • @bagrudesuma
    @bagrudesuma 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Level EPIC!The world should pay tribute to one of the gratest generals of all time.Hollywood should go all in with a high end movie!
    Rrnoftë Shqipnia!
    Gjaku e gjuha e Arbnit fillimi dhe fundi!

  • @AscensionOfTheEagle
    @AscensionOfTheEagle 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of the best documentaries of this type so far on youtube. Very in depth.

  • @fionaozaki885
    @fionaozaki885 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a fantastic doc, I'm liking the channel so far. I also love seeing one of my favourite brands in the ads! Definitely get that for that special lady in your life if you're stumped for a useful gift

  • @erikgomez5535
    @erikgomez5535 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I enjoy your high quality history videos. Keep it up!

    • @HistoryMarche
      @HistoryMarche  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you like them! Thank you for the support. Very kind of you!

  • @jamesstramer5186
    @jamesstramer5186 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    John Hunyadi, Skandeberg, Michael the Brave, Stephen the Great - all great men who fought the Ottomans at their zenith. These men struggled against insurmountable odds during the darkest days of the 15th and 16th centuries.
    Sobieski beat the Turks at Vienna and Eugene of Savoy kicked them out of Hungary but it is these men who were the true 'Athleta Christi'

    • @ryanrondine8388
      @ryanrondine8388 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      ALSO VLAD THE IMPALER!

    • @papazataklaattiranimam
      @papazataklaattiranimam ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ryanrondine8388 😹😹😹

    • @papazataklaattiranimam
      @papazataklaattiranimam ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@ryanrondine8388 do you mean free head tour in Istanbul?

    • @scourgeofgodattila579
      @scourgeofgodattila579 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      All eventually lost to the Ottomans. LoL

    • @scourgeofgodattila579
      @scourgeofgodattila579 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @Undivided Afghanistan yes, slSobieski lost too. He attacked Podolia 4 times, but he was defeated in all of them and asked for peace.

  • @albarmy1
    @albarmy1 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    When I read comments from serbs (about Skanderbeg being serb and all those crazy stuff) , I feel like I am in a psychiatric hospital. Anyone feels the same? 🤣

    • @Isa-the-chveneburi
      @Isa-the-chveneburi ปีที่แล้ว

      Useless Albania

    • @blackcat.19
      @blackcat.19 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s because they have no history at all. They are Russian leftovers the migrated to Europe and occupied land. Lying is part of Serbian DNA. You have to remember that even their name is Albanian. Serb is derived from Albania Shërbej or Shërbtor. They are nothing more than our servants who rebelled and occupied some our our land.

    • @wankawanka3053
      @wankawanka3053 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are Albanian having mental problems comes naturally to you anyway 😅

    • @HannaMillerModel
      @HannaMillerModel 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ask them why Nicola Tesla from Montenegro have a photo with North Albanian costume traditional, that's maybe 🤔 say smth for his true origin

  • @HellenicWolf
    @HellenicWolf ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video man, thank you.

  • @seantomlinson3320
    @seantomlinson3320 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome start. I’m excited for this to continue.

  • @majorianus8055
    @majorianus8055 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Skandenberg, one of the best general of all time! Totally underrated

    • @khalildz1552
      @khalildz1552 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He didnt do anything impressive

    • @michaelsurratt1864
      @michaelsurratt1864 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@khalildz1552 only never lost a battle while outnumbered up to 10 to 1 not impressive

    • @elmazielmazi6203
      @elmazielmazi6203 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@khalildz1552 ask the ottomans. They knew never to mess with us, and those who didnt found out

    • @skyeshi3570
      @skyeshi3570 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@khalildz1552 when the ottoman troops found his tomb they made talismens from his bones because they beleived it would give them more courage

    • @BWJM44
      @BWJM44 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not the best but a traitor he knew Ottoman tactics.

  • @GamerForLifeDrakunia
    @GamerForLifeDrakunia ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Imagine the cinematic scene of the calling of the hidden troops. :)

  • @fabiusmaximus7292
    @fabiusmaximus7292 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you very much for this wonderful video. There are many battles of Scanderbeg still not published. We are waiting for you to make them.

  • @jargobordine7254
    @jargobordine7254 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dunno how these showed up in my feed but I watch them all the time. Thanks for great content!

  • @gigasigma8373
    @gigasigma8373 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    people say that skanderbeg had the advantage of knowing ottoman tactics, but there are hundreds of balkan generals in the ottoman ranks and never achieved what skanderbeg achieved.(also people act like the ottomans didnt know what tactics skanderbeg used in battle, they even had his nephew show them all of his tactics before the battle of albulena and he still defeated them having only 8k soldiers against 80k turks.)
    he was already an incredible general in the ottoman army and the sultan really loved him.
    his first battles actually happend in anatolia for the turks and also won all of them.

    • @admirosmani3765
      @admirosmani3765 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exaggerated!

    • @blackcat.19
      @blackcat.19 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He was a genius military tactician ahead of his time. He challenged the superpower of the time and beat it every single time.

    • @admirosmani3765
      @admirosmani3765 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@blackcat.19a skilful military officer but exaggerated

    • @Andy34_24
      @Andy34_24 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think the will of the Albanians to be free played a role as well, as they say “ I am not scared of the enemy I’m facing I’m more scared loosing the ones I’m defending “

    • @Andy34_24
      @Andy34_24 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@admirosmani3765 how so ? Exaggerated on what ?

  • @mohammedsaysrashid3587
    @mohammedsaysrashid3587 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A wonderful, informative historical coverage about skander beg & his political, military footage beneath vast history pages of Ottoman empire history....allot thanks (history Marche)channel

  • @JimPfarr
    @JimPfarr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been watching several videos, always well done.

  • @rosshickman3216
    @rosshickman3216 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome and much appreciated thanks.

  • @cloudforest4087
    @cloudforest4087 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    All these battle remind me of Chess.
    19:56 Skanderbeg: "You've activated my trap card!"

  • @albania2314
    @albania2314 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A great video thanjs for doing this video i am big fan of skanderbeg

  • @marccan3267
    @marccan3267 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally!! Thank you for this👏👏👏

  • @jackland3387
    @jackland3387 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video as always, thank you

  • @stoneruler
    @stoneruler ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This dude should have been in charge of the battle of Varna. That wouldve really changed history.

  • @shawnbeckett1370
    @shawnbeckett1370 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome as always. Skanderbeg!

  • @adamwy4959
    @adamwy4959 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You for another video.

  • @JCMadds
    @JCMadds ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always good bro keep it up every video is golden

  • @TheEvenBiggerPicture
    @TheEvenBiggerPicture ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video! Thank you for the word "Recalcitrant" and for those looking for the definition: "having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline."

  • @napoleonibonaparte7198
    @napoleonibonaparte7198 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A good day when HistoryTube uploads on the same day.

  • @danielkazani7849
    @danielkazani7849 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful Video, great effort @history Marche

  • @JustAn0rc
    @JustAn0rc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your work, so I am feeding the algorithm!

  • @arberuka3934
    @arberuka3934 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Thank You so much for dedicating your effort to the great Skanderberg! Hopefully, you will continue with the rest of his battles. 🙏🏻

  • @boranbori
    @boranbori ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He is among the best generals and strategists the world has ever seen!

  • @ZishaanHayath
    @ZishaanHayath ปีที่แล้ว

    Great coverage as always

  • @RodolfoGaming
    @RodolfoGaming ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Fantastic stuff, well in for collabing with up and coming youtubers like Diadokhoi! Also Diadokhoi you have to do your name justice and do a video or series on the Diadokhoi and their tussles

  • @yahyakandemir2175
    @yahyakandemir2175 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    one of the most underrated dudes in history

  • @El_al123
    @El_al123 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super informative video, please keep on going ❤

  • @samuphilip
    @samuphilip ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been watching your videos for almost two years now and I am impressed by your moving graphics and the play on the field. I love the commentary and am not sure if it is a person or an AI but truly love the overall presentation. Why I am commenting today is because of your presentation of the sponsored products. I truly love it. Although I never thought about buying before but will for sure buy this face lifting product. Am saving for a later date and today cannot buy this perfect gift for my wife.
    God bless and keep making videos.

  • @illiria2000
    @illiria2000 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    In general I love your videos. But much love for including Albanian history in your videos.

  • @RealAlbo4life
    @RealAlbo4life ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Thank you HistoryMarche for finally doing Skanderbeg with in-depth documentaries
    Skanderbeg was truly a legend and he is regarded as the hero of all Albanians! Hollywood needs to make a miniseries movie about Skanderbeg like the Spartacus movie series!🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱

  • @lucasharder4511
    @lucasharder4511 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a battle!!! Such brave soldiers to stand there against the odds, and holding their ground until the enemy committed completely... Brave souls...

  • @Aginor88
    @Aginor88 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Interesting as per usual from this channel.

  • @rickjames18
    @rickjames18 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Was hoping Skanderbeg would get some more screen time. Thanks!