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I respect you and I like all your videos. Although I have no right to ask you to do something, I want to ask if you would mind to make a video about Romania. About what do you want. It could be the famous Vlad the Impaler, the one that inspired rhe story of Dracula, Mihai the Brave that for the first time in 1600 years united all of the romanian people in an era of ottoman dominance, or it could be Stephan tha Great, a leader of Moldovia ( a region of Romania) that fought and won over 40 battles against ottomans and the polish-lithuanian comenwelth. (All these are from medieval history). Or any other time or leader in our history you like. If you are willing to do it, you can do it in a month, 2 or 3 months, after you finish all the videos you are planing. Thank you for being such a great virtual history teacher and for giving me the oportunity to at least write this.
Epic history tv, maybe when you get to the Battle of Marengo, you will please do an episode about the Polish legions under Napoleon’s orders during his first campaign in Italy and later. It is an extremely interesting but unknown part of the story and I know that you would certainly present it in an incredible way😀
Austrians forced Boney to abandon his siege artillery near Mantua, beat him twice before Arcole and were at the edge of victory at Marengo. They were a notable enemy.
@@МаксРогозин-е1ю Notable at the best. Napoleon and his army wasn't even in his / its prime. Five years later he mopped the damn floor with the Austrians... And even after they copied his tactics and organisation they lost to him in 1809 when Napoleon had to fight with a worse french army than in 1805. Waterloo in 1815 was won by the British and especially by the Prussians.
More than anything else, it makes one think. How can one man inspire that kind of loyalty? Not just from simple soldiers, but from such exceptional individuals as the future marshalls.
I am French and at school I was never taught Napoleonic History nor the impact he had on our country. I am so very grateful for this channel for having taught me so much about my own country´s past. Napoleon would have been sad to see the state of French education of today.
i have been searching rest of the video. then i saw your comment, the i realized that the rest is not covered yet. but i want to keep watching napoleon's series. which one do you recommend me to watch next?
@@M.BugrahanUstundag-z5f if you're talking about another channel, the realtimehistory has a bit more detail, but their maps and battles aren't as easy to understand, but overall if you want some more knowledge, I'd recommend that one
The period of Napoleon as 1st Consul is very underrated and not mentioned too much. He really passed many reforms which made France greater, was the period he organized the Grand Armee to this invincible level we saw next, and generally was the beginning of his myth as Emperor and Legend.
@@davidruane8940 you can check out the TH-cam video (or also a book of it)a history of central banking and the enslavement of mankind. Chapter three is about The great Conqueror and Statesman Napoleon.
I'm really glad this channel hasn't gone the route of some other big YT history channels of mindlessly pumping out inaccurate and supeficial content every few days, and has kept its quality throughout the years.
I love Massena’s highlights in this video, despite them being short. Massena inspired confidence in everyone he met, but the greatness of his qualities was best seen when he was in the heat of an action. At St. Helena, Napoleon said of him: "Massena was at his best and most brilliant in the middle of the fire and disorder of battle; the roar of the cannon used to clear his ideas, give him insight, penetration, and gaiety.... In the middle of the dead and dying, among the hail of bullets which swept down all around him, Masséna was always himself giving his orders and making his dispositions with the greatest calmness and good judgment. There you see the true nobility of blood." This skill was best demonstrated during the Siege of Genoa, where he insisted on sharing the privations of his men. So tenaciously did he defend the city that his own men used to say: "He will make us eat his boots before he will surrender." In the end, Massena was forced to surrender, but he bought enough time for Napoleon to get behind the Austrians' line of communication, and it may be said that Marengo would not have happened without the Siege of Genoa.
@@dvdortiz9031 Moscow 1812 has already been covered, go check it. As for Saint Helena....it doesn't really need a whole video. What would deserve a whole video, however, and would indeed fully close the napoleonic chapter of Epic history, is Napoleone's corsican life. It's often the most overlooked chapter of Napoleon's life, it's not decisive in itself for France, Europe and the world, but it's surely epic and fascinating in itself. Basically, Napoleone, born less than a year after France's conquest of Corsica (his parents, corsican independantists, gave up the cause and left the maquis because his mother was pregnant) grew up as a an unapologetic corsican nationalist child, holding a grudge against his father who fully embraced the new french power, and secured scholarships for his sons in military french boarding schools. All the bullying Napoleon endured in his french middle school for being corsican obviously didn't made him love France more. When the french revolution started, Napoleon was a 19 years old artillery lieutenant, his father was dead and he had impose himself as the new family leader. He embraced the french revolutionnaries, because his idol, Pasquale Paoli, leader of the former corsican republic, former boss of his father, was allowed by the revolutionnaries to return from his exile to Corsica, because Napoleone, although hating France, had still read and liked the enlightments french philosophs (especially Rousseau in his youth) and because he blamed the french monarchy for the conquest and annexion of Corsica. So he spent more time in Corsica in permission than with his regiment, because he wanted to be involved in political events of Corsica, his homeland. (fun fact : in 1790, he also tried the adventure by applying to join the russian armee, like many french aristocrats who emigrated, but he was turned off, because he vainly demanded to be directly upgraded as battalion chief) He got himself elected as captain of the national guard in Ajaccio, but Paoli despised him : he held a grudge against the Buonaparte family for Napoleon's father desertion, and he considered Napoleon a young and annoying brat. He instead got closer with the Pozzo di Borgo, the cousins of the Buonaparte (and their old ennemies) When revolutionnary France entered at war with all surrounding countries, Napoleone was tasked with leading a troop to invade Sardinia. It was La Madelena expedition, and it is the first fight led by Napoleone. People often quote Toulon as his first battle, but it was actuallly his second one, and his first victory. But La Madalena was his first fight. He led 400 corsican soldiers on a small archipelago named la Madalenea next to Sardinia's shore, intending to create a bridgehead for a french invasion. But he was not delivered the cannons promised, the expedition failed, and he was forced to go back to Corsica. There, the Buonapartes and the Paolis tried to blame each other for the failure of the expedition. Napoleone's younger brother, Luciano, was now a member of the Jacobines club, while Paoli was more moderate, and entered secret talks with the british to deliver them Corsica, turning Corsica into a british protectorate rather a french department, but Lucien denounced him to the Jacobines. So, ironically, although young Napoleone's personnal opinion was for an independant Corsica, he found himself fighting to keep France under french rule. But the Paolists prevailed, the Pozzo di Borgo burned down the house of the Buonapartes, and the whole Buonaparte family, along with their followers, were forced to flee Corsica. Immadiately after this, Luciano went to Paris, while Napoleone remained in the south and was given the command of the artillery of the french armee besieging Toulon, and he would become the mastermind of the victorious siege of the city. After this, Napoleone reversed his feelings : his love for Corscia ended, he would never had any nostalgia for his native island, he stopped considering it his real homeland, and once in power, he never gave it any privileged treatment. He also dropped his corsican ethnicity, and Napoleone Buonaparte would therefore be known as Napoléon Bonaparte. But he would always feel a complex because he never managed to get rid of his corsican accent. Fun fact : a few years later, Paoli and Pozzo di Borgo were chased out of Corsica, and the french reassumed full control of the island. Paoli died in exile in London alone, but Pozzo di Borgo spent the next 20 years pursuing a personnal vendetta against his cousin. In 1814, during the campaign of France, Pozzo di Borgo was at the russian headquarters, as the personnal adviser of the Tsar.
When Napoleon's 2nd Italian campaign is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is the Battle of Marengo. Napoleon made serious mistakes in this war, but he emerged victorious with the help of his tactical skills and a significant amount of luck. However, what should be focused on in the 2nd Italian campaign is not the battle of Marengo, but the magnificent maneuver that Napoleon made by crossing the Alps. Thanks to this maneuver, he completely cut off the communication lines of the Austrians and trapped them. In fact, the campaign was over at this moment. Because Austrian commander Melas had nowhere to escape. Even in the scenario where Napoleon was defeated in Marengo (Desaix did not come), Napoleon could withdraw his forces in an orderly manner and after calling the other forces he had scattered around, he could fight Melas again and defeat him. In this respect, the strategic concept of the 2nd Italian camaign is truly magnificent.
@@volk4all805 Mainly as EHTV covers, splitting of his forces repeatedly, which is very atypical of him, and usually what his enemies did that he then took advantage of. Though tbf it's definitely more of a mistake with hindsight, rather than a straight up error
This channel turned me from someone who hated History, viewing as boring past events, to absolutely adoring the EPIC stories of our past! I feel so lucky to have found the work of this team!
Great to see it, it's absolutely how history should be told, these are STORIES before anything else after all. They just happen to depict true events. Welcome to the club buddy !
It was a spectacular and exciting first part. All this combined with a speed that was typical of the campaign itself and of Napoleon's own character. Poor Masséna made every possible and superhuman effort to hold his position in Italy. His efforts to protect France in Switzerland and Italy while Napoleon was away are worthy of praise. No one can ask him for more, especially since he was facing an Austrian army that outnumbered him more than three to one, unlike what he and Napoleon faced against Austria in 1796-1797. And combined with the increasingly worse conditions in Genoa (where, unlike Mantua, he never had the opportunity to receive reinforcements and supplies every two months, at least at the beginning of the campaign), it is impossible to blame him for anything. Napoleon's strategic vision in perceiving a great flanking opportunity is simply brilliant: being able to outflank an entire enemy field army is only done with such ease by the masters of war. But his constant desire to win his decisive battle is one of the few traits that handicaps him as a military commander and will be his downfall in the later years of his military career. Lannes ability and resilience to overcome a battle of that calibre demonstrates what a great soldier and commander he was. And together with Victor, he demonstrated what Napoleon's future marshals would be capable of, although Napoleon's inability to delegate important battles to his marshals would handicap them when it came to holding independent commands in the future. Further praise must go to Berthier, whose organisational and logistical ability surpasses any of his time and of previous and later centuries. He demonstrates the importance of logistics in maintaining the army and keeping morale high. Of the Austrians, what can I say? They were more organised and more determined than 4-3 years ago, but I think the victories of 1799 boosted their self-confidence too much and they did not realise the danger they were in until it was too late. Looking forward to the bloody and glorious battle of Marengo. Thanks once again to Epic History and all its contributors for bringing us the story of Napoleon Bonaparte in this great series and masterpiece of audiovisual art. My regards
Name drops of familiar faces Moreau - 2:58 Massena - 4:02 Berthier - 5:18 Ott - 6:46 Suchet - 6:57 Soult - 7:09 Lannes - 9:26 Marmont - 10:01 Vukassovich - 14:34 Victor - 20:18 Desaix - 21:56 Nelson - 23:39 I’ve been watching since the original “Jena 1806” video from years ago so it’s like seeing old friends after a long time 🥰
Like said before, this is the greatest history TH-camr of all time. The graphics are immaculate, explained in such an amazing way, and just interesting thanks Charles Nove and everyone else working at the epic history team you deserve at least 10 million
Yep. This channel sure is among the best, not just in history category, but IMO in general non-fiction category as well. All their videos are very well produced, beautifully narrated, with great art direction and sound design. Absolutely *EPIC.* As fellow YT history fans, I think can recommend some other channels that IMO produced quality videos in English, like: 1. *"Knowledgia", "The Armchair Historian", and "Kings & Generals"* (I suppose they need no introduction, as they are well known with millions of subscriber) 2. *"Odd Compass"* -> Really well produced videos about Indian history and historic battles in the subcontinent (also in surrounding regions) 3. *"Flash Point History"* -> Absolutely epic narration of Reconquista and Early Age of Exploration 4. *"Starmedia EN"* -> Napoleonic warfare (also World Wars) from Russian perspective, plus the rise and fall of Russian Empire 5. *"The Shogunate"* -> Great contents about Japanese history, mostly covering Sengoku period and its aftermath (but also other period in Japanese history). Also another channel *"Samuel Hawley"* if you want to know about (little known in the West, but absolutely epic) Imjin War between 17th century Japan, Korea, and China (Ming). 6. *"Cool History Bros"* -> Really enjoyable contents about Chinese history (Rise and Fall of Han, Tang, Song, etc), plus great summary of Chinese literature (Art of War, Water margin, Three Kingdoms, etc) 7. *"Al Muqaddimah"* -> Well produced and beautifully narrated Arab and Near/Middle East history (before Islam, the Caliphates, etc) Also *"Voices of the Past",* and *"Fall of Civilizations",* for epic and dramatic rendition of history.
I like the touch of how there's a sort of Army POV of the French Army only, specifically Lannes, in the Battle of Montibello where much of the Austrian Army graphics become visible the moment the French units encounter them. It makes it more immersive as if we only had army intelligence as the French themselves had that day instead of typical omniscient view of all the positions of Austrian and French army positions. With experience in video editing as well, I will never tire of appreciating the evolving details you have for your videos. Even sound design as well! My favorite is when every time a place on the map gets besieged, the encirclement graphic is enhanced by that powerful barricade-building like thrum. Well done again guys!
I appreciate your support for the Premier Consul, but mon ami I should specify it's VIVE * and not VIVA * (PS : please do not take that as an agressive correcting or anything, I just wanna clarify that because many do the same mistake.) Pour la République, Pour l'Empire !
I think after this we need a video series on the battles of Bautzen, Lutzen, Dennewitz, La Rothiere, Laon and many more. Those battles are often overlooked and deserve some attention.
I haven't stopped watching every part of Napoleon for over a year. This is a masterpiece. Thanks to Epic History TV for this colossal job. Please never stop making more videos about Napoleon and his Generals and Marshals of France.
Desaix was one of History’s greatest and most underrated Generals ever ,Napoelon said of Desaix after meeting him in 1796 “ His character reminds me of those heroes of Antiquity”
Great narration of the Napoleonic era. Charles nove' s voice and the background music all are great and brilliant with the narration. We always appreciate your hard work and dedication towards these videos. Love and appreciation from Sri Lankan fan.
@@petrovich_228 At Marengo he was still young and energetic, as were most of his generals. At Waterloo they were all no longer the same after years of war, or they were already dead.
While Napoleon was somewhat fumbling in Italy, Moreau was winning a series of victories against the Austrians in Germany, culminating in the decisive Battle of Hohenlinden. Overall, the campaign in Germany did more to end the War of the Second Coalition than Napoleon's Italian campaign, so I hope it gets featured, or at least gets a mention in the next part.
Meh, he started the campaign late, resulting in the lack of timely support for massena. Furthermore he was ordered to dispatch a large number of veteran troops toward italy, instead he send less than half the original amount and unexperienced recruits. He did a fine job, but really did not perform wonders.
I have to say, I love the Napoleon series so much! The quality of these videos have improved so much since it started. My favorite part of this video has to be the visuals of the alps crossing. Explaining how it was done, showing the hauling of cannons in logs and then the image of the resting point. A long, stretched and exhausted line of men treading inches of snow toward the warmth of shelter in the middle of a mountain range. A lot of them making this hard journey to die in heroic action later. A lot of effort goes into this stuff and it shows! Well done!
My entire fascination with the Napoleonic period came to revolve around Napoleon. But as I delved deeper into the subject I discovered the figure of Alexander Suvorov. And God... since then my fascination and admiration has revolved around him. And even though EHTV has only mentioned him twice in their videos for a few seconds, the fact that he was mentioned in this video has lifted my spirits for the rest of the day. I would suggest and be willing to pay for an entire series around his epic life.
Amazing man. I have already made a video on my channel about his adventures in Italy, and now I am working on Switzerland. Indeed, too little has been filmed about him.
It would be good to see the famous General of the Infantry in action, especially in his campaigns in Italy and the Ottoman Empire, even if the sources of the latter are lacking in information and depth.
I love this channel. Best history (especially napoleonic) channel on TH-cam 100%.. I can't wait to see the Suvorov battles on here so I hope they are covered.
The whole Battle of Montebello was animated beautifully and dramatically. Having the battle play out from the French perspective exclusively, seeing those Austrians spawn in from nowhere, really sold how desperate and daunting this action was. Great work as always!!
Another great video! Thank you. One small remark: adding metric values while describing the Alps would help understanding those using better system (i.e. almost whole Europe). Keep up the good work!
I really love the moments when the songs from the original series play, Like Renegade by Seb Jaegar and Major incursion by Ben Hayden... And the other songs that this series used 3-4 years ago, really gives this show an iconic memorable unity to it.. sort of like going back in time to watch your favorite movie trilogy as a kid... Just really seals in the feel.
Without of doubt, Epic History generally makes some of the best documentary's in our present time. It's like I'm watching a movie play out in front of me, but in a very informative manner.
here in Argentina we have the story of General San Martín and his elite Mounted Grenadiers, who crossed the Andes mountains into Chile to aid in their revolutionary effort. Like Napoleon crossing the Alpes, the paintings depicts him crossing the Andes in his horse in a similar heroic way. In truth he crossed the mountains in a stretcher, because he was severely ill. That didn't affect his performance later in the battlefield, thought
marengo is such a great victory for napoleon but tragic at the same time...the loss of Gen. Desaix is a huge blow...its like depriving us from seeing a future great marshal same caliber as marshal lannes or even better 🔥🔥
Jean Lanes is one that never lets me down. Im in love with him and his personality. For me he remains the greatest French General and Marshal and the best friend of Napoleon. An extraordinary and fearless man ❤
These videos do a great job at showing how rapid troop movement and positioning was key to Napoleon's military success. Deploying your troops effectively and quickly is, and awlays will be, paramount in conducting military operations, and Napoleon was the absolute best at this during his time. I love to read and listen to podcasts, but you really need a visual medium to convey the genius of Napoleon's strategy, and Epic History is the best at doing that in their time.
I love this serie! It's incredible. However I have to report a slight mistake. I recently studied the Austrian offensive of April 1800.There is a slight inaccuracy at 7:16. The French attack at Monte Fasce was lead by Massena himself. That same day, the 7th April 1800 Soult was at Savona, trying his best to hold the position against the Austrian army. You can check by yourselves. Here's a couple of book: -Jomini's 'Histoire critique and militaire des guerres de la Revolution - Campaign du 1800' (pp. 55-65, i think) - Soult's biography (volume 4, pp. 35-40) -Abel Hugo's "France Militaire", volume III (pp. 99-101)
Nothing except a Epic History video approaching the finalisation of the Napoleon series can be half so melancholy than the end itself. I love your content and you keep improving your already awesome quality. Most amazing history channel on YT! Keep it up.
*The BEST channel on You Tube strikes again* *The quality of the production including the Narration and Music Score is in many cases BETTER than many TV documentaries about this period of European History*
I wonder if this Channel shares its Napoleon series Soundtracks? The score used in certain battles or dire situations certainly heightens my memory of them.
Thank you Epic History! These are my favorite vidoes when it comes down to military strategy, history, and politics. I really eat it up and feel spoiled every time a new video drops. I wish you the best
Epic History's Napoleon series is my favorite part of the Internet. Not a single series has ever been able to tell the narrative of this history as well as EHTV.
Lanne's victory over Montebello is utterly reality-defying. By no means he shouldve won from the sheer numbers alone, add superior aritllery and imtial infantry positioning, it then becomes seemingly fictional Excellent work as always ETV
I have to say all the series put out by Epic History about Napoleon are the reason why I am such a huge fan, not only of these documentaries, but also a fervent student of Napoleon Bonaparte. Though I will never look up to Napoleon as an example of how to live life I am in awe of his strategic and tactical genius. His best years were definitely when he was rising to power and became first consul. He should’ve quit while he was ahead. It goes without saying his romantic relationship with Josephine was definitely one of the most passionate if not the most rocky.
As a student of HISTORY myself , I love you content and channel! Hope you/your team get more recognition (someday maybe you will make full long , high budget movies about HISTORY)! Please continue on my favourite NAPOLEON BONAPARTE 🦅
I am looking so very damn forward to your episode about the battle of Marengo. It's supposed to be one of Napoleon's greatest victories (the same tier as Rivoli, Austerlitz and at the Pyramids), where he overcame an Austrian surprise attack. Thank your so much for your work!!
@@Jon.A.Scholt idk I've seen a couple of channels that are better. Mainly because they focus on the political stuff too, meanwhile EHT does mostly battles
Even If I know the full details of this episode but you always manage to do a better video. Thank you. Still waiting for a full documentary on Hannibal!
Even tough Napoleon crossing of the Alps is one of the best military maneuvers, it's more impressive José de San Martín crossing of the Andes, the Army of the Andes traveled through crosses with no roads or population, the army traveled for 21 days and marched almost 750 KM (Napoleon just 280 KM), and successfully liberated Chile and Peru
16:28 sad that Massena had a lot of confidence in Napoleon. A truly skilled independent commander who's only real failures came from Napoleon failing him time and time again.
This passage of the video is actually heavily debated by historians. Since Napoleon sent a letter to Massena asking him to hold out for at least the 2nd of June before surrendering, this may have been part of Napoleons plan. However, despite the fact that Massena did fight until June, there’s no evidence that he actually received the letter.
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I respect you and I like all your videos. Although I have no right to ask you to do something, I want to ask if you would mind to make a video about Romania. About what do you want. It could be the famous Vlad the Impaler, the one that inspired rhe story of Dracula, Mihai the Brave that for the first time in 1600 years united all of the romanian people in an era of ottoman dominance, or it could be Stephan tha Great, a leader of Moldovia ( a region of Romania) that fought and won over 40 battles against ottomans and the polish-lithuanian comenwelth. (All these are from medieval history). Or any other time or leader in our history you like. If you are willing to do it, you can do it in a month, 2 or 3 months, after you finish all the videos you are planing. Thank you for being such a great virtual history teacher and for giving me the oportunity to at least write this.
Love your content guys ❤❤❤❤
What a great birthday present! Looking forward to it!
Epic history tv, maybe when you get to the Battle of Marengo, you will please do an episode about the Polish legions under Napoleon’s orders during his first campaign in Italy and later. It is an extremely interesting but unknown part of the story and I know that you would certainly present it in an incredible way😀
yes we did
The Napoleon Series is BY FAR the best series on this channel and on youtube
Couldnt agree more.
Love it, truly epic.
I’d say anywhere
Agreed…it’s extremely well done. They did their homework and didn’t just throw a documentary series together.
Austrians when they see Napoleon in Italy for a second time: “Aah shit. Here we go again.”
haha,
"Now I ain't represented the Grove in 5 years. But the Austrians won't give a shit"
Austria: Let’s fight Napoleon!
*fail*
Aw dang it
*fail*
Aw dang it
(This will continue for 10 years)
Austrians forced Boney to abandon his siege artillery near Mantua, beat him twice before Arcole and were at the edge of victory at Marengo. They were a notable enemy.
@@МаксРогозин-е1ю Notable at the best. Napoleon and his army wasn't even in his / its prime. Five years later he mopped the damn floor with the Austrians... And even after they copied his tactics and organisation they lost to him in 1809 when Napoleon had to fight with a worse french army than in 1805.
Waterloo in 1815 was won by the British and especially by the Prussians.
One of the coolest things about this series is whenever a future Marshall turns up. Its a real "There he is!" moment while pointing at the screen.
More than anything else, it makes one think. How can one man inspire that kind of loyalty? Not just from simple soldiers, but from such exceptional individuals as the future marshalls.
@michanycz7166
Cause he had the skills to do so, he had the drive and it instilled meaning into those of France...
I am French and at school I was never taught Napoleonic History nor the impact he had on our country.
I am so very grateful for this channel for having taught me so much about my own country´s past.
Napoleon would have been sad to see the state of French education of today.
LETS GO! SECOND ITALIAN CAMPAIGN SERIES! Best history channel
Real.
i have been searching rest of the video. then i saw your comment, the i realized that the rest is not covered yet. but i want to keep watching napoleon's series. which one do you recommend me to watch next?
@@M.BugrahanUstundag-z5f if you're talking about another channel, the realtimehistory has a bit more detail, but their maps and battles aren't as easy to understand, but overall if you want some more knowledge, I'd recommend that one
The period of Napoleon as 1st Consul is very underrated and not mentioned too much.
He really passed many reforms which made France greater, was the period he organized the Grand Armee to this invincible level we saw next, and generally was the beginning of his myth as Emperor and Legend.
Exactly man, the consul period was peak Napoleon
What reforms did he pass ? Really interested in this. Thanks :)
You won't detail them though
@@davidruane8940 you can check out the TH-cam video (or also a book of it)a history of central banking and the enslavement of mankind. Chapter three is about The great Conqueror and Statesman Napoleon.
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I'm really glad this channel hasn't gone the route of some other big YT history channels of mindlessly pumping out inaccurate and supeficial content every few days, and has kept its quality throughout the years.
I love Massena’s highlights in this video, despite them being short.
Massena inspired confidence in everyone he met, but the greatness of his qualities was best seen when he was in the heat of an action. At St. Helena, Napoleon said of him:
"Massena was at his best and most brilliant in the middle of the fire and disorder of battle; the roar of the cannon used to clear his ideas, give him insight, penetration, and gaiety.... In the middle of the dead and dying, among the hail of bullets which swept down all around him, Masséna was always himself giving his orders and making his dispositions with the greatest calmness and good judgment. There you see the true nobility of blood."
This skill was best demonstrated during the Siege of Genoa, where he insisted on sharing the privations of his men. So tenaciously did he defend the city that his own men used to say: "He will make us eat his boots before he will surrender." In the end, Massena was forced to surrender, but he bought enough time for Napoleon to get behind the Austrians' line of communication, and it may be said that Marengo would not have happened without the Siege of Genoa.
Napoleon: "It's Marengoin time."
That’s a good one 😂
And bonaparted all over the place
This is the best comment I’ve seen a while
Not yet!
Kid named Marengo:
Finally covering Marengo! We're close to a complete Napoleonic series. Thanks EH!
You are wrong!
Moscow 1812
And saint helena 1821 bring the saga to its close!!! For good
I said "Close to finishing it", and he already covered the Russian campaign, which leaves Trafalgar and the Waterloo remake.
@@KHK001 and dresden, that was a masterpiece
@@dvdortiz9031 Moscow 1812 has already been covered, go check it. As for Saint Helena....it doesn't really need a whole video. What would deserve a whole video, however, and would indeed fully close the napoleonic chapter of Epic history, is Napoleone's corsican life. It's often the most overlooked chapter of Napoleon's life, it's not decisive in itself for France, Europe and the world, but it's surely epic and fascinating in itself.
Basically, Napoleone, born less than a year after France's conquest of Corsica (his parents, corsican independantists, gave up the cause and left the maquis because his mother was pregnant) grew up as a an unapologetic corsican nationalist child, holding a grudge against his father who fully embraced the new french power, and secured scholarships for his sons in military french boarding schools. All the bullying Napoleon endured in his french middle school for being corsican obviously didn't made him love France more.
When the french revolution started, Napoleon was a 19 years old artillery lieutenant, his father was dead and he had impose himself as the new family leader.
He embraced the french revolutionnaries, because his idol, Pasquale Paoli, leader of the former corsican republic, former boss of his father, was allowed by the revolutionnaries to return from his exile to Corsica, because Napoleone, although hating France, had still read and liked the enlightments french philosophs (especially Rousseau in his youth) and because he blamed the french monarchy for the conquest and annexion of Corsica.
So he spent more time in Corsica in permission than with his regiment, because he wanted to be involved in political events of Corsica, his homeland. (fun fact : in 1790, he also tried the adventure by applying to join the russian armee, like many french aristocrats who emigrated, but he was turned off, because he vainly demanded to be directly upgraded as battalion chief)
He got himself elected as captain of the national guard in Ajaccio, but Paoli despised him : he held a grudge against the Buonaparte family for Napoleon's father desertion, and he considered Napoleon a young and annoying brat. He instead got closer with the Pozzo di Borgo, the cousins of the Buonaparte (and their old ennemies)
When revolutionnary France entered at war with all surrounding countries, Napoleone was tasked with leading a troop to invade Sardinia. It was La Madelena expedition, and it is the first fight led by Napoleone. People often quote Toulon as his first battle, but it was actuallly his second one, and his first victory. But La Madalena was his first fight. He led 400 corsican soldiers on a small archipelago named la Madalenea next to Sardinia's shore, intending to create a bridgehead for a french invasion. But he was not delivered the cannons promised, the expedition failed, and he was forced to go back to Corsica.
There, the Buonapartes and the Paolis tried to blame each other for the failure of the expedition.
Napoleone's younger brother, Luciano, was now a member of the Jacobines club, while Paoli was more moderate, and entered secret talks with the british to deliver them Corsica, turning Corsica into a british protectorate rather a french department, but Lucien denounced him to the Jacobines.
So, ironically, although young Napoleone's personnal opinion was for an independant Corsica, he found himself fighting to keep France under french rule.
But the Paolists prevailed, the Pozzo di Borgo burned down the house of the Buonapartes, and the whole Buonaparte family, along with their followers, were forced to flee Corsica.
Immadiately after this, Luciano went to Paris, while Napoleone remained in the south and was given the command of the artillery of the french armee besieging Toulon, and he would become the mastermind of the victorious siege of the city.
After this, Napoleone reversed his feelings : his love for Corscia ended, he would never had any nostalgia for his native island, he stopped considering it his real homeland, and once in power, he never gave it any privileged treatment.
He also dropped his corsican ethnicity, and Napoleone Buonaparte would therefore be known as Napoléon Bonaparte. But he would always feel a complex because he never managed to get rid of his corsican accent.
Fun fact : a few years later, Paoli and Pozzo di Borgo were chased out of Corsica, and the french reassumed full control of the island. Paoli died in exile in London alone, but Pozzo di Borgo spent the next 20 years pursuing a personnal vendetta against his cousin. In 1814, during the campaign of France, Pozzo di Borgo was at the russian headquarters, as the personnal adviser of the Tsar.
@@ososnake97it's a "masterpiece" just because Schwarzenberg conducted poorly.
When Napoleon's 2nd Italian campaign is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is the Battle of Marengo. Napoleon made serious mistakes in this war, but he emerged victorious with the help of his tactical skills and a significant amount of luck.
However, what should be focused on in the 2nd Italian campaign is not the battle of Marengo, but the magnificent maneuver that Napoleon made by crossing the Alps. Thanks to this maneuver, he completely cut off the communication lines of the Austrians and trapped them.
In fact, the campaign was over at this moment. Because Austrian commander Melas had nowhere to escape.
Even in the scenario where Napoleon was defeated in Marengo (Desaix did not come), Napoleon could withdraw his forces in an orderly manner and after calling the other forces he had scattered around, he could fight Melas again and defeat him.
In this respect, the strategic concept of the 2nd Italian camaign is truly magnificent.
Wow why aren't you making Napoleon videos with all your impromptu knowledge 😑😑😑
Only thing you lack is hubris, since you clearly know at what scale the video will talk about events outside Marengo
@@derrickstorm6976did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed today or sth?
What mistakes did napoleon make in this campaign.
@@volk4all805 Mainly as EHTV covers, splitting of his forces repeatedly, which is very atypical of him, and usually what his enemies did that he then took advantage of.
Though tbf it's definitely more of a mistake with hindsight, rather than a straight up error
This channel turned me from someone who hated History, viewing as boring past events, to absolutely adoring the EPIC stories of our past! I feel so lucky to have found the work of this team!
Great to see it, it's absolutely how history should be told, these are STORIES before anything else after all. They just happen to depict true events.
Welcome to the club buddy !
It was a spectacular and exciting first part. All this combined with a speed that was typical of the campaign itself and of Napoleon's own character.
Poor Masséna made every possible and superhuman effort to hold his position in Italy. His efforts to protect France in Switzerland and Italy while Napoleon was away are worthy of praise. No one can ask him for more, especially since he was facing an Austrian army that outnumbered him more than three to one, unlike what he and Napoleon faced against Austria in 1796-1797. And combined with the increasingly worse conditions in Genoa (where, unlike Mantua, he never had the opportunity to receive reinforcements and supplies every two months, at least at the beginning of the campaign), it is impossible to blame him for anything.
Napoleon's strategic vision in perceiving a great flanking opportunity is simply brilliant: being able to outflank an entire enemy field army is only done with such ease by the masters of war. But his constant desire to win his decisive battle is one of the few traits that handicaps him as a military commander and will be his downfall in the later years of his military career.
Lannes ability and resilience to overcome a battle of that calibre demonstrates what a great soldier and commander he was. And together with Victor, he demonstrated what Napoleon's future marshals would be capable of, although Napoleon's inability to delegate important battles to his marshals would handicap them when it came to holding independent commands in the future.
Further praise must go to Berthier, whose organisational and logistical ability surpasses any of his time and of previous and later centuries. He demonstrates the importance of logistics in maintaining the army and keeping morale high.
Of the Austrians, what can I say? They were more organised and more determined than 4-3 years ago, but I think the victories of 1799 boosted their self-confidence too much and they did not realise the danger they were in until it was too late.
Looking forward to the bloody and glorious battle of Marengo.
Thanks once again to Epic History and all its contributors for bringing us the story of Napoleon Bonaparte in this great series and masterpiece of audiovisual art.
My regards
There’s no other channel that goes over the Napoleonic Wars as good as Epic History❤
True. I love how he narrates it in his great voice kk
Battles N for instance. Very informative.
I’m a simple man. I see epic history tv post something about Napoleon, I watch it
Name drops of familiar faces
Moreau - 2:58
Massena - 4:02
Berthier - 5:18
Ott - 6:46
Suchet - 6:57
Soult - 7:09
Lannes - 9:26
Marmont - 10:01
Vukassovich - 14:34
Victor - 20:18
Desaix - 21:56
Nelson - 23:39
I’ve been watching since the original “Jena 1806” video from years ago so it’s like seeing old friends after a long time 🥰
When you see Massena, Lasne, Berthier, Marmont and the man himself involved in the same campaign, you know the Austrains are toasted !
Lannes in particular, is really the star of this video.
Like said before, this is the greatest history TH-camr of all time. The graphics are immaculate, explained in such an amazing way, and just interesting thanks Charles Nove and everyone else working at the epic history team you deserve at least 10 million
Yep. This channel sure is among the best, not just in history category, but IMO in general non-fiction category as well.
All their videos are very well produced, beautifully narrated, with great art direction and sound design. Absolutely *EPIC.*
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Also *"Voices of the Past",* and *"Fall of Civilizations",* for epic and dramatic rendition of history.
I like the touch of how there's a sort of Army POV of the French Army only, specifically Lannes, in the Battle of Montibello where much of the Austrian Army graphics become visible the moment the French units encounter them. It makes it more immersive as if we only had army intelligence as the French themselves had that day instead of typical omniscient view of all the positions of Austrian and French army positions.
With experience in video editing as well, I will never tire of appreciating the evolving details you have for your videos. Even sound design as well! My favorite is when every time a place on the map gets besieged, the encirclement graphic is enhanced by that powerful barricade-building like thrum. Well done again guys!
WE ARE BACK! VIVA L’EMPEREUR!!! 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷
Be is very dead, does not bark or stink anymore!
@@davido3026 what this lil bro yapping about?
Agreed
@@yakumoyukari4405
@@davido3026 we all will be forgotten long before him 💫
I appreciate your support for the Premier Consul, but mon ami I should specify it's VIVE * and not VIVA *
(PS : please do not take that as an agressive correcting or anything, I just wanna clarify that because many do the same mistake.)
Pour la République, Pour l'Empire !
I think after this we need a video series on the battles of Bautzen, Lutzen, Dennewitz, La Rothiere, Laon and many more. Those battles are often overlooked and deserve some attention.
No. Lets get down with Napoleon for a moment. We should look forward for another time periods and personalities
@@Какой-тоКактусWhy not both?
This channel has already covered these battles in the Napoleonic Wars series, would recommend!
Let go rival king and general after this
Absolutely
The sounds, emotions and description that you put in every situation and battle in your videos is impressive, keep up this brilliant work ☺
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I haven't stopped watching every part of Napoleon for over a year. This is a masterpiece. Thanks to Epic History TV for this colossal job. Please never stop making more videos about Napoleon and his Generals and Marshals of France.
Keep up the great work
Thank you!
Love your vids
Desaix was one of History’s greatest and most underrated Generals ever ,Napoelon said of Desaix after meeting him in 1796 “ His character reminds me of those heroes of Antiquity”
Yay! Charles Nove is BACK! The greatest narrator on Earth! The way he pronounces French names and words is very seductive ^^
He makes even paint drying sound like an exciting historical experience
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your support!
Great narration of the Napoleonic era. Charles nove' s voice and the background music all are great and brilliant with the narration. We always appreciate your hard work and dedication towards these videos. Love and appreciation from Sri Lankan fan.
"I had to lost the battle at five, and I won it back at SEVEN!!!"
Waterloo 1970 😻
But at Marengo he had Desaix, while at Waterloo he didn't even have Grouchy.
@@petrovich_228 At Marengo he was still young and energetic, as were most of his generals. At Waterloo they were all no longer the same after years of war, or they were already dead.
While Napoleon was somewhat fumbling in Italy, Moreau was winning a series of victories against the Austrians in Germany, culminating in the decisive Battle of Hohenlinden. Overall, the campaign in Germany did more to end the War of the Second Coalition than Napoleon's Italian campaign, so I hope it gets featured, or at least gets a mention in the next part.
Oh yes. Unfortunately Moreau's victories has completely forgotten
@@Какой-тоКактус because he betrayed france, fighting against her
@@ososnake97 No, it’s because Napoleon did everything to make people remember his victory at Marengo, but not Moreaus victory at Hohenlinden
I am higher than Neil Armstrong in '69, and I second this notion
Meh, he started the campaign late, resulting in the lack of timely support for massena. Furthermore he was ordered to dispatch a large number of veteran troops toward italy, instead he send less than half the original amount and unexperienced recruits. He did a fine job, but really did not perform wonders.
I have to say, I love the Napoleon series so much! The quality of these videos have improved so much since it started. My favorite part of this video has to be the visuals of the alps crossing. Explaining how it was done, showing the hauling of cannons in logs and then the image of the resting point. A long, stretched and exhausted line of men treading inches of snow toward the warmth of shelter in the middle of a mountain range. A lot of them making this hard journey to die in heroic action later. A lot of effort goes into this stuff and it shows! Well done!
My entire fascination with the Napoleonic period came to revolve around Napoleon. But as I delved deeper into the subject I discovered the figure of Alexander Suvorov.
And God... since then my fascination and admiration has revolved around him.
And even though EHTV has only mentioned him twice in their videos for a few seconds, the fact that he was mentioned in this video has lifted my spirits for the rest of the day.
I would suggest and be willing to pay for an entire series around his epic life.
Amazing man. I have already made a video on my channel about his adventures in Italy, and now I am working on Switzerland. Indeed, too little has been filmed about him.
It would be good to see the famous General of the Infantry in action, especially in his campaigns in Italy and the Ottoman Empire, even if the sources of the latter are lacking in information and depth.
I dont think I would ever get bored watching about any of Napoleons Battles.
What a treat.
I love this channel. Best history (especially napoleonic) channel on TH-cam 100%..
I can't wait to see the Suvorov battles on here so I hope they are covered.
The sound design in this episode was absolutely nuts, got literal chills once the battle started
I think it's what makes the biggest reason in grasping my attention. Music adds tension and carries the emotion
The whole Battle of Montebello was animated beautifully and dramatically. Having the battle play out from the French perspective exclusively, seeing those Austrians spawn in from nowhere, really sold how desperate and daunting this action was. Great work as always!!
Another great video! Thank you.
One small remark: adding metric values while describing the Alps would help understanding those using better system (i.e. almost whole Europe).
Keep up the good work!
Putting the sexy back in Total warfare
I really love the moments when the songs from the original series play, Like Renegade by Seb Jaegar and Major incursion by Ben Hayden... And the other songs that this series used 3-4 years ago, really gives this show an iconic memorable unity to it.. sort of like going back in time to watch your favorite movie trilogy as a kid... Just really seals in the feel.
Mom: Son, I am about to die let me tell you my last will.
Me: Please, be patient a little. Epic History new Napoleon video just dropped.
Never skipping a Epic history video
Without of doubt, Epic History generally makes some of the best documentary's in our present time. It's like I'm watching a movie play out in front of me, but in a very informative manner.
Wow, great timing. I was below Fort Bard just last week. It's really a massive fortress
here in Argentina we have the story of General San Martín and his elite Mounted Grenadiers, who crossed the Andes mountains into Chile to aid in their revolutionary effort. Like Napoleon crossing the Alpes, the paintings depicts him crossing the Andes in his horse in a similar heroic way. In truth he crossed the mountains in a stretcher, because he was severely ill. That didn't affect his performance later in the battlefield, thought
marengo is such a great victory for napoleon but tragic at the same time...the loss of Gen. Desaix is a huge blow...its like depriving us from seeing a future great marshal same caliber as marshal lannes or even better 🔥🔥
Yeah, he would definitely be a great marshal if he weren't dead...
please continue to Marengo!! this is the best channel on the subject!!
Jean Lanes is one that never lets me down. Im in love with him and his personality. For me he remains the greatest French General and Marshal and the best friend of Napoleon. An extraordinary and fearless man ❤
Anyone else love the David Attenborough-vibe you get through these videos? Like it's a nature documentary or something but with war instead
These Napoleon videos just keep getting better and better! Thank you!
These videos do a great job at showing how rapid troop movement and positioning was key to Napoleon's military success. Deploying your troops effectively and quickly is, and awlays will be, paramount in conducting military operations, and Napoleon was the absolute best at this during his time.
I love to read and listen to podcasts, but you really need a visual medium to convey the genius of Napoleon's strategy, and Epic History is the best at doing that in their time.
Wait for long time!🎉🎉🎉🎉
This is such a great level of production, this is incredible.... thanks @Epic History
I love this serie! It's incredible.
However I have to report a slight mistake. I recently studied the Austrian offensive of April 1800.There is a slight inaccuracy at 7:16. The French attack at Monte Fasce was lead by Massena himself. That same day, the 7th April 1800 Soult was at Savona, trying his best to hold the position against the Austrian army.
You can check by yourselves. Here's a couple of book:
-Jomini's 'Histoire critique and militaire des guerres de la Revolution - Campaign du 1800' (pp. 55-65, i think)
- Soult's biography (volume 4, pp. 35-40)
-Abel Hugo's "France Militaire", volume III (pp. 99-101)
Nothing except a Epic History video approaching the finalisation of the Napoleon series can be half so melancholy than the end itself.
I love your content and you keep improving your already awesome quality. Most amazing history channel on YT! Keep it up.
*The BEST channel on You Tube strikes again*
*The quality of the production including the Narration and Music Score is in many cases BETTER than many TV documentaries about this period of European History*
I wonder if this Channel shares its Napoleon series Soundtracks? The score used in certain battles or dire situations certainly heightens my memory of them.
We do periodically share the most popular over on Patreon!
@@EpichistoryTvquite an annoying but can you tell the one at 3:17? suvorovs part was pretty cool of a music
Best napoleon channel on TH-cam and one of the best history channels on TH-cam.
Love u videos guys cant stop watching them, thanks for this is magnificent
I swear these videos are so good, omg thank you Epic History as always!
The way you bring history to life is simply extraordinary! Your storytelling keeps us hooked from the very first second.
Thanks so much from the bottom of my heart. I have been waiting for years for this video. Your videos are the best. ❤
0:44 Lebron?!?!?!?!
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Lebrun Jacques!!!!!!!!!!
I've been hoping for a video on Marengo since this series started, now am excited to see this.
Hannibal barca would be proud
IT IS HERE! I was waiting so long! Soon the Napoleon series will be complete!
Thank you Epic History! These are my favorite vidoes when it comes down to military strategy, history, and politics. I really eat it up and feel spoiled every time a new video drops. I wish you the best
Epic History's Napoleon series is my favorite part of the Internet. Not a single series has ever been able to tell the narrative of this history as well as EHTV.
I have waited
Lanne's victory over Montebello is utterly reality-defying. By no means he shouldve won from the sheer numbers alone, add superior aritllery and imtial infantry positioning, it then becomes seemingly fictional
Excellent work as always ETV
You guys are legends. With a grateful heart, thanks again 🙏
I love your videos, just subscribed to Nebula. Great job guys.
Another excellent video on Napoleonic wars, thank you! Would be nice to see a detailed video on Suvorov's campaign in Italy though.
I have to say all the series put out by Epic History about Napoleon are the reason why I am such a huge fan, not only of these documentaries, but also a fervent student of Napoleon Bonaparte. Though I will never look up to Napoleon as an example of how to live life I am in awe of his strategic and tactical genius. His best years were definitely when he was rising to power and became first consul. He should’ve quit while he was ahead. It goes without saying his romantic relationship with Josephine was definitely one of the most passionate if not the most rocky.
As a student of HISTORY myself , I love you content and channel! Hope you/your team get more recognition (someday maybe you will make full long , high budget movies about HISTORY)! Please continue on my favourite NAPOLEON BONAPARTE 🦅
I am looking so very damn forward to your episode about the battle of Marengo. It's supposed to be one of Napoleon's greatest victories (the same tier as Rivoli, Austerlitz and at the Pyramids), where he overcame an Austrian surprise attack.
Thank your so much for your work!!
The greatest general of all time coupled with an insanely good narrator
Merci Epic History. Je ne me lasserai jamais de regarder vos vidéos.
Been looking forward to this! Nobody does History on TH-cam like Epic History!
@@Jon.A.Scholt idk I've seen a couple of channels that are better. Mainly because they focus on the political stuff too, meanwhile EHT does mostly battles
Retreat towards Mantua is so classic.
And Vukassovich familiar face
Great video, and lovely use of sound and music !
You really hit your best with the Napoleonic videos.
Brilliant as always. The narrator is on par with David
Attenborough.
Even If I know the full details of this episode but you always manage to do a better video. Thank you.
Still waiting for a full documentary on Hannibal!
Napoleón series in épic history TV are just top
Excellent! Another fine addition to my Napoleonic playlist!
My God! Epic History drops a Napoleon video. Life cannot be better right now!
Epic history and Napoleon.
Best duos-youtube videos evah!!!
What better way to start the weekend than a new Epic History Napoleon video
Great videos❤❤❤ You are the best history chanel ❤❤❤
I love this napoleon documentary from this channel. Only documentary i have seen multiple times. And the commentator
Great video as always. Eternal gratitude for EHTV!!
Welcome back Charles Nove!! You were greatly missed!
Even tough Napoleon crossing of the Alps is one of the best military maneuvers, it's more impressive José de San Martín crossing of the Andes, the Army of the Andes traveled through crosses with no roads or population, the army traveled for 21 days and marched almost 750 KM (Napoleon just 280 KM), and successfully liberated Chile and Peru
16:28 sad that Massena had a lot of confidence in Napoleon. A truly skilled independent commander who's only real failures came from Napoleon failing him time and time again.
This passage of the video is actually heavily debated by historians. Since Napoleon sent a letter to Massena asking him to hold out for at least the 2nd of June before surrendering, this may have been part of Napoleons plan. However, despite the fact that Massena did fight until June, there’s no evidence that he actually received the letter.
so, so good, narration is world class!
My heart was pounding as I watched this, what a masterpiece
Montebello is a very interesting battle i must say love these detailed battles especially the smaller less talked about engagements
The visuals/paintings really elevate the storytelling
Really enjoyed this breakdown of Napoleon's bold strategy during the Italian campaign!