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Gracias por seguir produciendo estas joyas, que para mi es el mejor canal de documentales sobre napoleón, muy por encima a muchas películas incluyendo la ultima. Espero sigan sacando mas.
It’s great to see the channel having the budget for so many vids! In the last 13 months we’ve had Napoleon in Italy, The Abbasids, the Decembrists, Eylau, Kolchak, and now this! You have some of the most consistently high quality content of any history RUclips channel!
After having seen the latest Napoleon blockbuster film.. it’s truly delightful to see someone who truly portrays Napoleon accuretly and correctly. Well Done Epic History!
I know but this doesn’t even change the fact that Giroud, a French professional footballer who plays for AC Milan, at some point this season has better goal keeper rating than Manchester United goal keeper Onana
And that's why the story must never be told properly and with honesty. Because then the Leftoids will realize that actual history is based and awesome and thus they will abandon the communist narrative.
@@eh1600 Curse them nomads! My playthroughs of that campaign would have been at least 45% less annoying and stressful if they left my rear settlements the hell alone.
I remember that was perhaps the hardest campaign I ever played on a total war game, simply cause there was a very short time limit you had to conquer everything and reach ottoman syria. I remember when I was younger I had to replay it several times to get it right.
Your presentation of these epic times in history is unmatched. The animations, maps, art work, diagrams, charts, voice work, research, etc. are all so well done. These videos are part of history themselves now, and as visual media becomes more popular, it’s something future generations are blessed to have.
This video had more action than the battle scene in Ridley Scott’s movie when Napoleon went to Egypt. The entire “battle” consisted of Napoleon, shooting two cannons shots at the pyramids. I was so excited for this movie, but really, Scott just took something that had so much potential and flushed it down the toilet.
Scott's movie is simply anti-French propaganda at this point : the battle of the Pyramids actually happened miles away from both the Pyramids and the Sphinx, why would Scott have Napoleon shoot at them except to make him despicable to the viewer? His whole movie is a mess.
@@Aspett0 Anti French only he also make anti other great power too. Not to mention even to his nation UK . Damm the Pensular War was disgraceful and best of all was Waterloo. Sharpe Waterloo with low budget yet feel better than Scott Waterloo. Wellington must rolling in his graves if he saw Scott Waterloo.
THANKS. I am a history major at university. I have listened to all your documentaries on Napoleon and I can tell you that they are the best documentaries I have ever seen.
7:10 Thomas-Alexandre Dumas was also the father of famed French author Alexandre Dumas, the author of "The Three Musketeers". He used his father (who died in Napoleon's bad graces in his youth - the elder Dumas often verbally clashed with Napoleon during the campaign, so the latter let him rot for several years in a Neapolitan prison after he was captured returning from Egypt, before securing his release) as the model for the Count of Monte Cristo in the book of the same name. 23:40 The description of Talleyrand as "brilliant, urbane, and slippery" is probably the best description I've ever heard for him, other than Napoleon's infamous scatological tirade.
There was also the General Hugo which was the father of Victor Hugo, the French author of "Les Misérables" and "Notre Dame de Paris" (Quasimodo, Esmeralda, Frollo, Fébus, etc...)
Kleber would have been among the greatest. He held Egypt alone with a small force after Napoleon's departure, winning battles against all odds. Sadly he was assassinated and never made it back to France.
Yes since the campaign in Italy the list of would-be Marshals has grown considerably. A lot of what-if’s - Ducat, LaHarpe, Joubert, Dumas, Kléber, DeSaix, LaSalle.
As Egyptian i can say this video is truly magnificent , i read and watched many episodes from other history channels about Napoleon french campaign but no one have discuss it such precise and details .. really appreciate your efforts keep it up
Timing couldn’t have been better. The last couple of weeks I’ve been rewatching your Napoleonic Wars playlist and realized you guys completely skipped Egypt which was uncharacteristic of you. I thought “no chance they leave a gap like this in the timeline. Surely they are cooking something.” Lo and behold, you guys were indeed “cooking something”
Gracias por seguir produciendo estas joyas, que para mi es el mejor canal de documentales sobre napoleón, muy por encima a muchas películas incluyendo la ultima. Espero sigan sacando mas.
@@artificialintelligence8328Between the group, there is always a man leading. That's why people blame Ridley Scott for the disappointing Napoleon movie.
@benrichard3675 A bit late , referring to the comment about the production of these Epic history docs, they are produced by a guy called Toby and he is an ex-emplyee of the History channel..I just thought I would clear that up.
Epic history should be broadcast to every school in the world. Competence and knowledge are powerful weapons. And this channel is outstanding. I love your videos, pals. Well done!
This is one of the best historical episodes on all of RUclips. A masterpiece comparable to Hannibal's Cannae or Napoléon's Austerlitz. Epic History TV and HistoryMarche these are two of the best history channels in the world. I'm delighted.
@@flashgordon6670 I tend to watch more of HistoryMarche, Invicta, House of History, and sometimes Historia Civialis. Those channels help other new RUclipsrs jump-start their own historical channel. Moreover, HistoryMarche and Invictus do very good analysis videos regarding controversial decisions, etc. Most tend to follow the narration route (like EPTV), covering one narrative by specific people (tends to not consider other potential scenarios or alternative narrations that get harshly pushed aside or erased from events due to the victors writing the history books). At least everyone has their own preferences, and channels have their own niche on RUclips. All of them are great to watch
The comparison to Hannibal is particularly apt, considering how in both wars Hannibal and Napoleon won three massive tactical victories (Trebia, Lake Trasimene, Cannae for Hannibal, and Pyramids, Mount Tabor, 1799 Aboukir for Napoleon) but only for ephemeral strategic results (control over part of Italy for Hannibal, control over Egypt for Napoleon). Both commanders were cut off, which forced them to wage war with a lack of reinforcements and support from their home country (although Hannibal _did_ receive some reinforcements, and Rome was fighting a war on multiple fronts). Both commanders were also lacking in siege equipment at crucial points in their war, which led to Napoleon's failure at Acre and convinced Hannibal against a siege of Rome. And as Napoleon was stopped at Acre, Hannibal was stopped by Roman forces at Nola, and while neither failure meant a total collapse of the French or Carthaginian position, both signaled a turning point of the war to a strategic stalemate that benefited the side that could rebuild themselves. I'd say the biggest difference between the two is the geography, with Hannibal's campaigns generally concentrated on the Italian peninsula while the French forces under Napoleon penetrated over 1,000 km inland thanks to the Nile. Hannibal also faced stronger opposition in the form of the Romans, but the terrible quality of the Ottoman forces is also somewhat exaggerated. Only six years after the French left Egypt, the British sent the Fraser expedition to conquer Egypt for themselves, only to never penetrate past the coast and get outright defeated in battle multiple times by an Egyptian force they outnumbered, suffering more losses as a raw number and as a proportion than the Egyptians, despite having naval superiority and receiving reinforcements. Hannibal also had a somewhat superior grand strategic position, with Rome facing a war on multiple fronts against an alliance of Macedon and Carthage that on paper was much larger than it (although we know that effectively, the total resources of this alliance were never properly coordinated), while Napoleon faced a coordinated effort by Britain and the Ottoman Empire.
Over the years Epic History has nailed a formula, like a sine curve, of context, then action. Your episodic pacing is great, too. Within 30 seconds of the start of every video I’m engaged and excited, and at the end of every video I’m excited to know what’s next, and to know more. You’ve done incredible work, and as you can tell from the comments, you have lots of grateful fans!
Yes. Finally something about two of Napoleon's best commanders. In Egypt, all important battles were arranged by Desaix, as well as later the Battle of Marengo.
Huge props to the music used in these videos. For me it's what makes an already brilliant telling of history unforgettable. The music at 17:23 is fantastic!
This video is truly incredible. The production value, presentation, and attention to detail are all astounding. I’ve probably watched this video a hundred times by now! 😅
"The Black Devil" is also the father of the great author Alexandre Dumas. Writer of the The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo. I recommend reading The Black Count by Tom Reiss if you want to learn more about him!
Fascinating individual Tomas Alexandre Dumas and, as mentioned, interesting background. His father, a white French aristocrat, and mother, an enslaved African woman. Despite the appearance of then Saint-Domingue (Haiti) pre-1791 of slavery white French aristocrats or settlers often mixed or had relationships with enslaved women that resulted in mixed race children. When they had become of age, often the children's fathers would emancipate, (free) them to take over their estates or sent them to be educated in France where slavery was illegal since 1315. This system contrasts sharply with the American slavery system, where these situations would be rare and virtually unheard of.
It's impressive to witness the channel's ability to consistently produce a variety of videos. In the past 13 months, we've been treated to content on topics such as Napoleon in Italy, The Abbasids, the Decembrists, Eylau, Kolchak, and now this! Your commitment to delivering top-notch quality is truly commendable, making your history RUclips channel stand out as one of the best!" 📚🎥🌟
@EpichistoryTv thank you for mentioning Thomas Alexandre Dumas. His career is truly one of the great What-Ifs of the Napoleonic wars! I really hope we hear more about the fallout between him and Napoleon.
Napoleon's quotes are the best. Thanks for including them in your videos! In my opinion, they say much more about his character than what was portrayed in the Ridley Scott movie. A is A.
Much needed relief after the latest assault on historical accuracy by the film industry. I cannot thank you enough for your Napoleonic series. We can all agree that what's actually needed is a Napoleon Dramatic Series instead of a simple movie... and hereby I propose you as military history advisor if it's ever made
Another fantastic video, I did study Napoleon at university but wasn’t able to learn much about the Egyptian exhibition or the consequences that followed. I am thankful to those who made this video who have given me a greater understanding of the exhibition.
Hi epichistory i just want to thank you I come from France and love napoleon history Your video are really understable and really cool ! Thank you for your work !
My respect for Napoleon shot through the roof----- "In SIX days in Malta he abolishes slavery, establishes schools, overhauls archaic government". How could he achieve things at lightening speed.
Been looking forward to this one, and can't wait for the Napoleons second Italian campaing during the war of the Second Coalition once its done, with battles such as Marengo. Keep it up Epic!
Bravo! Another victory for your channel. I was reading about the Boxer rebellion the other day and realized what a perfect mini series that would make for your channel.
Napoleon had immense skill no doubt, but holy shit he was so goddamn LUCKY too. That story of Nelson just missing him TWICE made me laugh. Goes to show how much history’s great figures are made my sheer chance as well as skill
historians are not entirely sure, there is a debate that Nelson actually let Napoleon reach Egypt. In the hope he would die there with his armee. And to get the Ottoman Empire on Britain's side.
@@bretonneux3389 Could probably be possible who knows. I often notice though. That debates on historical events tend to be comfortably looking in hindsight of history through many sources and from many sides. Meaning. It is easy to come up with theories when you already know the outcome. Being in the moment as things are happening. And being blind to all circumstances, particularly that of the enemy. Then the decision like that by Nelson would be a game of hazard. To me it sounds more like attempts to elevate his genius. Such things have been done with all historical figures. The same goes for critique as well. Experts calls something a mistake, but fail to put themselves in the position at the moment when the decision is being taken - by a person who doesn't have the luxury of being able to see into the future. As experts can look back in time and judge an outcome.
@@Tyrfingr ofc. But historians tend to have this theory, precisely because of the succession of miracles that allowed Napoleon to escape Nelson during his journey. It's such an amount of luck it becomes suspicious.
This almost makes you think that the French and British didn’t really have any good adversaries. So, they decided to just fight each other in exotic locales to fulfill their need for war, adventure, fortune, and glory.
"forty centuries of history are looking down on you" To think that this battle took place only 226 years ago, but from Napoleon's perspective the pyramids were built 4000-5000 years prior.
Funny historical fact : colonizing Egypt wasn't as mad as some historian (including French historian) want it to sound like. In the aftermath of the Seven Years war, Louis XV, king of France, was afraid to loose its island colonies (Guadeloupe, Martinique, etc) which produced the precious sugar, and were the best customers of France's manufactured goods. Louis XV and his ministers looked for a land where they could grow sugar canne and cotton, if possible. Egypt was a good spot. Plans were made, but in the end, the sugar islands remained french, so the plan was forgot, until Bonaparte and Talleyrand asked to apply it 40 years later...
Watching the Napoleon videos makes me excited for First Consul Napoleon battles. To think after all these Napoleon videos we still havnt seen the last of his genius
I know most of you won't even believe me, but I'm ADDICTED to this channel these days (The Napoleonic Videos to be specific), yesterday when I was asleep I dreamt of how cool it would be if Epic History TV made a video about Napoleon In Egypt and especially the battle of the Pyramids, and man DREAMS DO COME TRUE, I'm speechless!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH EPIC HISTORY TV for making my dream a reality ♥
thank you for free quality content Epic History TV. after the vast journey covered by Napoleon, a lot of us viewers will continue hoping that you'll indulge us with your epic storytelling of World War 2.
Amazing presentation on one of very less discussed Egypt campaign by Napoleon. Epic History has not only elaborated the campaigns of Napoleon but also highlighted some great charateristics of Napoleon, which otherwise for years , was misjudged. We totally appreciate your efforts . Keep going...Our Best Wishes.. Merry Christmas in advance.
A brilliant military genius. A tactical mad dog. One man, who irrevocably changed the course of human history before he was even 40, only rivaled by Alexander himself. As one of Anglo descent themselves, you can't help but have a tinge of admiration that mankind could put forth such a stalwart soul.
General Bonaparte is beyond compare to a Macedonian upstart. Only a few can claim that honor, first among them Sir Arthur Wellesley, First Duke of Wellington.
@@Boo-lr8fj Absolutely not. Even if he had the same innate potential, which I do not for a moment believe, he lacked the institutions and competition to develop that potential. Warfare is as much a science as an art, and rigorous education, study, and training is a categorical requirement to master it.
Absolutley love it! Can't wait for more. As Maltese, I am thrilled that it was included in this video. Sadly, the French were expelled in an open Maltese revolt aided by the British, by Nelson's subordinate, Sir Alexander Ball. The original letter signed by Napoleon to General Desaix to sail to Malta was bought by the Maltese government to put it on display in a muesem.
Since he didn't mention. Battle of the Nile-Battle of Aboukir Bay (the Naval battle mentioned in the video) is one of the most stunning victory by Admiral Nelson. So basically at the Mediterranean Sea near the mouth of the Nile River in Egypt. The French fleet, commanded by Admiral François-Paul, was anchored in a strong defensive position in Aboukir Bay. The French believed they were safe, with their ships arranged in a line parallel to the coast (basically a Wall of Canons Along the Coast forcing a British to a naval duel) offering protection from an attack by sea. But FOR SOME REASON NELSON DESTROYED THAT ASSUMPTION. Nelson, leading a fleet of British warships, executed a bold and unexpected maneuver. He noticed gaps in the French line (The ship at the top of the line with its head pointing to the peak of Aboukir Bay) and the shallow waters that were thought to be impassable for Big Flagships vessels. Nelson daringly navigated his fleet in a line along the coast straight at the opposite direction of french, and splitting his fleet, with more than 1/3 of fleet pierce through these gaps (basically a 1-man-size gap (in this case, ship)), and others on the facing the French heads on, by this, he positioned his ships on both sides of the French line. This allowed the British to fire from both sides in a fierce and devastating attack. (imagine the 300 scene where the Spartans line up the army between the mountains so if the Persian wanted to pass, they have to go fight through them, but Nelson see a gap near one of the side of the mountain, pushed many soliders through this little gap that barely fit swiftly and flanked the Spartans on both side ... yeah ... not to mention the water is extremely shallow) The battle unfolded into the night, illuminated by the flashes of cannon fire. The French fleet was caught off guard and suffered heavy damage. The British ships relentlessly bombarded their French counterparts, causing chaos and destruction (Getting bombarded from both side especially from the side near the coast with extremely shallow water that you thought is where your friends are for me is EXTREMELY CONFUSING for the French, especially, all this happened at night). The French flagship, 'L'Orient,' suffered a catastrophic explosion, serving as a dramatic climax to the battle. By the end of the engagement, the French fleet was decimated, losing several ships, including their flagship, while the British suffered far fewer casualties. Nelson's victory at the Battle of the Nile effectively cut off Napoleon’s army in Egypt from reinforcements and support from France, significantly weakening French strategic positions in the Mediterranean. WHAT A MAD LAD! You guys should check out the animation recreating the battle from RUclips
The french admiral did very poorly tbh. Though the captain of the tonnant showed incredible bravery, coming back after getting his foot shot off, and demanding the french flag be nailed to the mast to prevent it being brought down, before the blood loss took him
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Gracias por seguir produciendo estas joyas, que para mi es el mejor canal de documentales sobre napoleón, muy por encima a muchas películas incluyendo la ultima. Espero sigan sacando mas.
Thank you for this masterpiece
@EvilEgg331i completely agree with you on that.
Battle of Mount Thabor.
Napoleon defeated an army that outnumbered him 5 to 1.
It’s great to see the channel having the budget for so many vids! In the last 13 months we’ve had Napoleon in Italy, The Abbasids, the Decembrists, Eylau, Kolchak, and now this! You have some of the most consistently high quality content of any history RUclips channel!
Agreed✊🏽
They are the best
They really are the best.
Hands down the best channel on the Napoleonic wars yet. Kings & Generals is also fantastic.
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After having seen the latest Napoleon blockbuster film.. it’s truly delightful to see someone who truly portrays Napoleon accuretly and correctly. Well Done Epic History!
I know but this doesn’t even change the fact that Giroud, a French professional footballer who plays for AC Milan, at some point this season has better goal keeper rating than Manchester United goal keeper Onana
@@TropicalAsian-1000 I am sure you don't intend posting this here.
@@TropicalAsian-1000did not expect a comment like this on a ehtv video.... go back to espn sports
Pyramids: exist
napole-scott: anyway I started blasting
I feel sorry for your money you wasted at the cinema
Napoleon's story has much more engaging plot than most (if not all) shows I've seen. And narration only makes it better.
And that's why the story must never be told properly and with honesty. Because then the Leftoids will realize that actual history is based and awesome and thus they will abandon the communist narrative.
probably know this but Historia Civilis's Ceaser playlist is very engaging too. Highly recommend it.
@@algprei4243 I'll gladly check it
@@TheGrandeCapohe is almost at 1 million subs highly recommend
I remember playing this campaign in Napoleon Total War. This is amazing.
Annoying bedouins
@@eh1600 Curse them nomads! My playthroughs of that campaign would have been at least 45% less annoying and stressful if they left my rear settlements the hell alone.
shit was harder than the 1805 European campaign bro
@@ihsanyuce953 the attrition in those deserts would wipe out most of my army.
I remember that was perhaps the hardest campaign I ever played on a total war game, simply cause there was a very short time limit you had to conquer everything and reach ottoman syria. I remember when I was younger I had to replay it several times to get it right.
Your presentation of these epic times in history is unmatched. The animations, maps, art work, diagrams, charts, voice work, research, etc. are all so well done.
These videos are part of history themselves now, and as visual media becomes more popular, it’s something future generations are blessed to have.
Ya how foes it end he just leaves
In just 6 days, Napoleon able to reorganized Malta. It's quite rare to see a military leader is also an excellent administrator.
Today it is rare to see a leader be excellent at something
People seem to forget the victors write the history
@ does being excellent at screwing up count
@@nffclaceyAnd how did Napoleon win? Because he was a excellent general.
That’s why he was able to run an empire 😅
This video had more action than the battle scene in Ridley Scott’s movie when Napoleon went to Egypt. The entire “battle” consisted of Napoleon, shooting two cannons shots at the pyramids. I was so excited for this movie, but really, Scott just took something that had so much potential and flushed it down the toilet.
Scott's movie is simply anti-French propaganda at this point : the battle of the Pyramids actually happened miles away from both the Pyramids and the Sphinx, why would Scott have Napoleon shoot at them except to make him despicable to the viewer? His whole movie is a mess.
Im hoping the Spielberg project is good.
@@Aspett0 Anti French only he also make anti other great power too.
Not to mention even to his nation UK . Damm the Pensular War was disgraceful and best of all was Waterloo.
Sharpe Waterloo with low budget yet feel better than Scott Waterloo.
Wellington must rolling in his graves if he saw Scott Waterloo.
@@Aspett0 Ohh and some reason 95th rifle now have scope before scope was even invented to use on a gun.
It's ridley scott what do you expect
Pure garbage like everything eles scott had any hand in
France literally just sent this man on a side quest
Exactly ! Because he was becoming to dangerous and ambitious 😅
idk about France, it was only the Directory with the power to order Generals
they thought he was power hungry which he was....they wanted him out of the way
every great anime needs a beach episode
Asa ca napoleon Bonaparte na cucerit egiptul
I thought it was just Napoleon shooting at the pyramids, but hey, Ridley Scott seems to think the same.
That was part of British propaganda
What kind of idiot goes to the cinema to learn about history
What a wasted opportunity that film was
Worst movie
Did you watch it? @@briandougherty384
THANKS. I am a history major at university. I have listened to all your documentaries on Napoleon and I can tell you that they are the best documentaries I have ever seen.
Concur.
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Read books. RUclips doesn't count, kiddo.
7:10 Thomas-Alexandre Dumas was also the father of famed French author Alexandre Dumas, the author of "The Three Musketeers". He used his father (who died in Napoleon's bad graces in his youth - the elder Dumas often verbally clashed with Napoleon during the campaign, so the latter let him rot for several years in a Neapolitan prison after he was captured returning from Egypt, before securing his release) as the model for the Count of Monte Cristo in the book of the same name.
23:40 The description of Talleyrand as "brilliant, urbane, and slippery" is probably the best description I've ever heard for him, other than Napoleon's infamous scatological tirade.
There was also the General Hugo which was the father of Victor Hugo, the French author of "Les Misérables" and "Notre Dame de Paris" (Quasimodo, Esmeralda, Frollo, Fébus, etc...)
I imagine if of the same name in a contemporary conflict his opposites would give him the moniker Dumb Ass.
I was surprised they didn’t mention Dumas is the father of such a famed author.
@@thibaultsardet7399So many French revolutionary officers had in turn revolutionary writers for children. Pretty cool.
they never mention a lot ,its supposed to potray napoleon as a great , good and perfect warrior @@ddc2957
After seeing the Ridley Scott movie… A new Napoleonic episode by Epic History TV is exáctly what we need! 👌
Already seen this masterpiece on Nebula. Genuinely one of the best videos I’ve ever watched!
Check out the others Napoleon wars vids so well done the narrators voice reminds me of little finger from G.o.t.
I cannot get enough Napoleon from EpichistoryTV! thank you so much for the quality you guys put into these documentaries!
Who is the greatest gangsta of all time? Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, or Napoleon?
@@MrNiceGuyHistory Alexander
It’s so cool seeing the names of Napoleon’s future Marshals pop up in these early years, especially how they distinguish themselves
All through merit.. it's truly an epic story
Kleber would have been among the greatest. He held Egypt alone with a small force after Napoleon's departure, winning battles against all odds. Sadly he was assassinated and never made it back to France.
Yes since the campaign in Italy the list of would-be Marshals has grown considerably. A lot of what-if’s - Ducat, LaHarpe, Joubert, Dumas, Kléber, DeSaix, LaSalle.
I love how this ancient history documentary covers lesser-known civilizations. So much to learn!
As Egyptian i can say this video is truly magnificent , i read and watched many episodes from other history channels about Napoleon french campaign but no one have discuss it such precise and details .. really appreciate your efforts keep it up
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Timing couldn’t have been better. The last couple of weeks I’ve been rewatching your Napoleonic Wars playlist and realized you guys completely skipped Egypt which was uncharacteristic of you. I thought “no chance they leave a gap like this in the timeline. Surely they are cooking something.” Lo and behold, you guys were indeed “cooking something”
Egypt is out! 🙃
Also, Egypt is not part of the Napoléonic Wars.
Gracias por seguir produciendo estas joyas, que para mi es el mejor canal de documentales sobre napoleón, muy por encima a muchas películas incluyendo la ultima. Espero sigan sacando mas.
Who is gonna give this man 60 million to do an actual good Napoleon movie?
This man? This was group work.
Do you know how large the team is?@@artificialintelligence8328
@@artificialintelligence8328Between the group, there is always a man leading. That's why people blame Ridley Scott for the disappointing Napoleon movie.
No one takes your comment seriously, anime avatar. Are you over 18? Only children watch that crap.@@shoukatsukai
A mini series would be best!
What a life this man he marched on Berlin, Cairo, Madrid, Moscow, Lisbon, Rome, Milan, Vienna, Warsaw.
Warsaw only because of that Girl
you mean what a warmonger?
The guy never stood quiet.
@@Francisco-l7d6n he started only 2 wars, meanwhile the other countries made 7 coalitions
and who sold Louisiana to the US.
This is one of the best history channels on RUclips cannot say how much I appreciate the content y’all produce. Especially on Napoleon
I have watched this around 75 times as classwork and to find info for my homework, I basically have it memorized
Thank you from France for telling in a such intelligent and nuanced point of view the great story of our Emperor🇫🇷
This is a Russian channel 😅
@@AzimAskarov-xz2lg So ? It's doing justice to History all the same. Paka !
@@AzimAskarov-xz2lg and so?
@benrichard3675 A bit late , referring to the comment about the production of these Epic history docs, they are produced by a guy called Toby and he is an ex-emplyee of the History channel..I just thought I would clear that up.
I adore this series, the story of Napoleon is the most interesting in history to me
At 0:01, I knew this was going to be epic.
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YESSSS ANOTHER EPIC HISTORY UPDATE ON NAPOLEON. MY DAY IS MADE!
Epic history should be broadcast to every school in the world. Competence and knowledge are powerful weapons. And this channel is outstanding. I love your videos, pals. Well done!
Such an immersive experience to fire up a huge jibber and bang an episode of Napoleonic Epic History. Great job all
I have been waiting for you guys to cover the Egyptian campaign for years. This is a marvelous day!
This is one of the best historical episodes on all of RUclips.
A masterpiece comparable to Hannibal's Cannae or Napoléon's Austerlitz.
Epic History TV and HistoryMarche these are two of the best history channels in the world.
I'm delighted.
Kings and Generals is also up there
@@sidp5381 Yes.
And Flash point history and Invicta and Historia Civialis.
@@flashgordon6670 I tend to watch more of HistoryMarche, Invicta, House of History, and sometimes Historia Civialis. Those channels help other new RUclipsrs jump-start their own historical channel. Moreover, HistoryMarche and Invictus do very good analysis videos regarding controversial decisions, etc.
Most tend to follow the narration route (like EPTV), covering one narrative by specific people (tends to not consider other potential scenarios or alternative narrations that get harshly pushed aside or erased from events due to the victors writing the history books). At least everyone has their own preferences, and channels have their own niche on RUclips. All of them are great to watch
The comparison to Hannibal is particularly apt, considering how in both wars Hannibal and Napoleon won three massive tactical victories (Trebia, Lake Trasimene, Cannae for Hannibal, and Pyramids, Mount Tabor, 1799 Aboukir for Napoleon) but only for ephemeral strategic results (control over part of Italy for Hannibal, control over Egypt for Napoleon). Both commanders were cut off, which forced them to wage war with a lack of reinforcements and support from their home country (although Hannibal _did_ receive some reinforcements, and Rome was fighting a war on multiple fronts). Both commanders were also lacking in siege equipment at crucial points in their war, which led to Napoleon's failure at Acre and convinced Hannibal against a siege of Rome. And as Napoleon was stopped at Acre, Hannibal was stopped by Roman forces at Nola, and while neither failure meant a total collapse of the French or Carthaginian position, both signaled a turning point of the war to a strategic stalemate that benefited the side that could rebuild themselves.
I'd say the biggest difference between the two is the geography, with Hannibal's campaigns generally concentrated on the Italian peninsula while the French forces under Napoleon penetrated over 1,000 km inland thanks to the Nile. Hannibal also faced stronger opposition in the form of the Romans, but the terrible quality of the Ottoman forces is also somewhat exaggerated. Only six years after the French left Egypt, the British sent the Fraser expedition to conquer Egypt for themselves, only to never penetrate past the coast and get outright defeated in battle multiple times by an Egyptian force they outnumbered, suffering more losses as a raw number and as a proportion than the Egyptians, despite having naval superiority and receiving reinforcements. Hannibal also had a somewhat superior grand strategic position, with Rome facing a war on multiple fronts against an alliance of Macedon and Carthage that on paper was much larger than it (although we know that effectively, the total resources of this alliance were never properly coordinated), while Napoleon faced a coordinated effort by Britain and the Ottoman Empire.
This channel is what the History Channel could have and should have been. Thank you all for these wonderfully executed videos.
Once again, a beautiful video. Thank you so much for bringing our beautiful French history to life.
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Absolutely love it. I can’t wait for Part 2. 🙏
Love the Napoleon content. I got hooked with Eylau and have been researching and watching ever since
Over the years Epic History has nailed a formula, like a sine curve, of context, then action. Your episodic pacing is great, too. Within 30 seconds of the start of every video I’m engaged and excited, and at the end of every video I’m excited to know what’s next, and to know more. You’ve done incredible work, and as you can tell from the comments, you have lots of grateful fans!
Well said!
Calm down, sine curve.
We're fortunate that something so addictive is also good for us!
you know its going to be a good day when Epic History TV uploads
Can't thank God enough for this amazing channel. Truly appreciate your efforts guys. ❤
No, God. Just God, as the poster said. @@Ccdddttt
Does Yahweh, and his dad El enjoy watching Epic History. 🤔
Davout’s cameo in this episode made me so excited!
FINALLY DAVOUT AND DESAIX APPEAR, GREAT VIDEO GUYS
Yes. Finally something about two of Napoleon's best commanders. In Egypt, all important battles were arranged by Desaix, as well as later the Battle of Marengo.
Huge props to the music used in these videos. For me it's what makes an already brilliant telling of history unforgettable. The music at 17:23 is fantastic!
Honestly never knew he went to Egypt until I played Napoleon total war. Thank you for covering this with a fantastic episode ❤
This video is truly incredible. The production value, presentation, and attention to detail are all astounding.
I’ve probably watched this video a hundred times by now! 😅
"The Black Devil" is also the father of the great author Alexandre Dumas. Writer of the The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo.
I recommend reading The Black Count by Tom Reiss if you want to learn more about him!
Fascinating individual Tomas Alexandre Dumas and, as mentioned, interesting background. His father, a white French aristocrat, and mother, an enslaved African woman. Despite the appearance of then Saint-Domingue (Haiti) pre-1791 of slavery white French aristocrats or settlers often mixed or had relationships with enslaved women that resulted in mixed race children. When they had become of age, often the children's fathers would emancipate, (free) them to take over their estates or sent them to be educated in France where slavery was illegal since 1315. This system contrasts sharply with the American slavery system, where these situations would be rare and virtually unheard of.
Easily the best history channel on RUclips
It's impressive to witness the channel's ability to consistently produce a variety of videos. In the past 13 months, we've been treated to content on topics such as Napoleon in Italy, The Abbasids, the Decembrists, Eylau, Kolchak, and now this! Your commitment to delivering top-notch quality is truly commendable, making your history RUclips channel stand out as one of the best!" 📚🎥🌟
@EpichistoryTv thank you for mentioning Thomas Alexandre Dumas. His career is truly one of the great What-Ifs of the Napoleonic wars! I really hope we hear more about the fallout between him and Napoleon.
I have waited so long for the Egypt campaign
And now its here
The sounds and the narrations make these series incredible, as well as the explanation of every battle ❤
Napoleon's quotes are the best. Thanks for including them in your videos! In my opinion, they say much more about his character than what was portrayed in the Ridley Scott movie. A is A.
Every video in this channel have a minutious treatment on music, history basement, and art, is a Ode.
Wow ! The beginning and the music surprised me a lot.
This guy is actually my favorite youtuber
Much needed relief after the latest assault on historical accuracy by the film industry. I cannot thank you enough for your Napoleonic series. We can all agree that what's actually needed is a Napoleon Dramatic Series instead of a simple movie... and hereby I propose you as military history advisor if it's ever made
let spielberg cook ( not biased too much hopefully)
This is honestly my favorite history channel
Another fantastic video, I did study Napoleon at university but wasn’t able to learn much about the Egyptian exhibition or the consequences that followed. I am thankful to those who made this video who have given me a greater understanding of the exhibition.
This channel is the pinnacle, world class, the apex of history documentaries!
Hi epichistory i just want to thank you
I come from France and love napoleon history
Your video are really understable and really cool ! Thank you for your work !
My respect for Napoleon shot through the roof----- "In SIX days in Malta he abolishes slavery, establishes schools, overhauls archaic government". How could he achieve things at lightening speed.
Been looking forward to this one, and can't wait for the Napoleons second Italian campaing during the war of the Second Coalition once its done, with battles such as Marengo. Keep it up Epic!
I also can’t wait for Marengo as well.
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Battle of Mount Thabor first
@@las_espannas oh okay.
@las_espannas okay, didn’t know about that one, gonna look it up, thanks!
@@davidrislund1135 a very underrated Napoleon victory.
Best early Christmas present, I've always wanted to see this and the Middle Eastern campaign covered in details and Epic History always delivers 👍
Bravo! Another victory for your channel. I was reading about the Boxer rebellion the other day and realized what a perfect mini series that would make for your channel.
The long awaited Egyptian expedition.🎉 Merci beaucoup @Epic history.
I keep telling myself that watching everything in history will pay off one day. Still waiting.
Napoleon had immense skill no doubt, but holy shit he was so goddamn LUCKY too. That story of Nelson just missing him TWICE made me laugh.
Goes to show how much history’s great figures are made my sheer chance as well as skill
There are also many stories of Napoleon being literally inches from death like at Toulon
I guess it was for reasons that the latin saying "Fortune favors the bold" came about.
historians are not entirely sure, there is a debate that Nelson actually let Napoleon reach Egypt. In the hope he would die there with his armee. And to get the Ottoman Empire on Britain's side.
@@bretonneux3389 Could probably be possible who knows. I often notice though. That debates on historical events tend to be comfortably looking in hindsight of history through many sources and from many sides. Meaning. It is easy to come up with theories when you already know the outcome. Being in the moment as things are happening. And being blind to all circumstances, particularly that of the enemy.
Then the decision like that by Nelson would be a game of hazard. To me it sounds more like attempts to elevate his genius. Such things have been done with all historical figures. The same goes for critique as well. Experts calls something a mistake, but fail to put themselves in the position at the moment when the decision is being taken - by a person who doesn't have the luxury of being able to see into the future. As experts can look back in time and judge an outcome.
@@Tyrfingr ofc. But historians tend to have this theory, precisely because of the succession of miracles that allowed Napoleon to escape Nelson during his journey. It's such an amount of luck it becomes suspicious.
This almost makes you think that the French and British didn’t really have any good adversaries. So, they decided to just fight each other in exotic locales to fulfill their need for war, adventure, fortune, and glory.
"forty centuries of history are looking down on you" To think that this battle took place only 226 years ago, but from Napoleon's perspective the pyramids were built 4000-5000 years prior.
So much better than that recent Ridley Scott abomination ... thank you!
Wow when a thirty minute RUclips documentary is better than a multimillion dollar blockbuster 😂
The first 5 minutes of this video are better than the entire jaquin phoenix napoleon movie
yes another Napoleon video I am excited
Incredible video! Another masterpiece on a historical theme, also about Napoleon. Visualization is simply luxurious, magnificent.
Funny historical fact : colonizing Egypt wasn't as mad as some historian (including French historian) want it to sound like. In the aftermath of the Seven Years war, Louis XV, king of France, was afraid to loose its island colonies (Guadeloupe, Martinique, etc) which produced the precious sugar, and were the best customers of France's manufactured goods. Louis XV and his ministers looked for a land where they could grow sugar canne and cotton, if possible. Egypt was a good spot. Plans were made, but in the end, the sugar islands remained french, so the plan was forgot, until Bonaparte and Talleyrand asked to apply it 40 years later...
Watching the Napoleon videos makes me excited for First Consul Napoleon battles. To think after all these Napoleon videos we still havnt seen the last of his genius
Perfect video, thank you Epic History TV! just in time for Christmas!!
What an utter privilege it is to watch the productions from this channel!
I know most of you won't even believe me, but I'm ADDICTED to this channel these days (The Napoleonic Videos to be specific), yesterday when I was asleep I dreamt of how cool it would be if Epic History TV made a video about Napoleon In Egypt and especially the battle of the Pyramids, and man DREAMS DO COME TRUE, I'm speechless!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH EPIC HISTORY TV for making my dream a reality ♥
We need Part 2 ASAP.
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@@askfaisalmuslim i edited it.
Very nice explanation of Napoleon in Egypt.
thank you for free quality content Epic History TV. after the vast journey covered by Napoleon, a lot of us viewers will continue hoping that you'll indulge us with your epic storytelling of World War 2.
I love this channel,the most professional and well researched on you tube . Well worthy of mainstream broadcast ❤
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I agree, I would also add - great audio performance + voiceover.... It's what you want to listen to :)
Watched the recent vid you did on the Battle of the Nile. Good to put that into the wider context here, and much was well covered there.
Amazing presentation on one of very less discussed Egypt campaign by Napoleon. Epic History has not only elaborated the campaigns of Napoleon but also highlighted some great charateristics of Napoleon, which otherwise for years , was misjudged. We totally appreciate your efforts . Keep going...Our Best Wishes.. Merry Christmas in advance.
THIS is how history should be taught!
Great video, wish it went more into depth with the Battle of Aboukir Bay like it did with the battle of the pyramids.
A brilliant military genius. A tactical mad dog. One man, who irrevocably changed the course of human history before he was even 40, only rivaled by Alexander himself. As one of Anglo descent themselves, you can't help but have a tinge of admiration that mankind could put forth such a stalwart soul.
General Bonaparte is beyond compare to a Macedonian upstart. Only a few can claim that honor, first among them Sir Arthur Wellesley, First Duke of Wellington.
@@jamesharding3459 Maybe Chinggis too
@@Boo-lr8fj Absolutely not. Even if he had the same innate potential, which I do not for a moment believe, he lacked the institutions and competition to develop that potential. Warfare is as much a science as an art, and rigorous education, study, and training is a categorical requirement to master it.
@@jamesharding3459 Practically changed the history of billions, and he created a powerful military machine which would conquer a huge amount of Asia.
@@Boo-lr8fj Point being? The circumstance he found himself in basically pre-ordained that outcome. He would have had to sabotage himself to fail.
Absolutley love it! Can't wait for more.
As Maltese, I am thrilled that it was included in this video.
Sadly, the French were expelled in an open Maltese revolt aided by the British, by Nelson's subordinate, Sir Alexander Ball.
The original letter signed by Napoleon to General Desaix to sail to Malta was bought by the Maltese government to put it on display in a muesem.
Fascinating, thank you
❤❤❤ best free history channel to date. Thank you for this on behalf of all of us whom enjoy and rewatch your videos very great job 👏
It seems that christmas came early this year. Thanks EHTV!
Not only is EHT an absolutely amazing channel, can we just talk about the music in the intro, its INSANE
I have to say that the music tracks are very well done!
Since he didn't mention. Battle of the Nile-Battle of Aboukir Bay (the Naval battle mentioned in the video) is one of the most stunning victory by Admiral Nelson.
So basically at the Mediterranean Sea near the mouth of the Nile River in Egypt. The French fleet, commanded by Admiral François-Paul, was anchored in a strong defensive position in Aboukir Bay. The French believed they were safe, with their ships arranged in a line parallel to the coast (basically a Wall of Canons Along the Coast forcing a British to a naval duel) offering protection from an attack by sea.
But FOR SOME REASON NELSON DESTROYED THAT ASSUMPTION.
Nelson, leading a fleet of British warships, executed a bold and unexpected maneuver. He noticed gaps in the French line (The ship at the top of the line with its head pointing to the peak of Aboukir Bay) and the shallow waters that were thought to be impassable for Big Flagships vessels. Nelson daringly navigated his fleet in a line along the coast straight at the opposite direction of french, and splitting his fleet, with more than 1/3 of fleet pierce through these gaps (basically a 1-man-size gap (in this case, ship)), and others on the facing the French heads on, by this, he positioned his ships on both sides of the French line. This allowed the British to fire from both sides in a fierce and devastating attack. (imagine the 300 scene where the Spartans line up the army between the mountains so if the Persian wanted to pass, they have to go fight through them, but Nelson see a gap near one of the side of the mountain, pushed many soliders through this little gap that barely fit swiftly and flanked the Spartans on both side ... yeah ... not to mention the water is extremely shallow)
The battle unfolded into the night, illuminated by the flashes of cannon fire. The French fleet was caught off guard and suffered heavy damage. The British ships relentlessly bombarded their French counterparts, causing chaos and destruction (Getting bombarded from both side especially from the side near the coast with extremely shallow water that you thought is where your friends are for me is EXTREMELY CONFUSING for the French, especially, all this happened at night). The French flagship, 'L'Orient,' suffered a catastrophic explosion, serving as a dramatic climax to the battle.
By the end of the engagement, the French fleet was decimated, losing several ships, including their flagship, while the British suffered far fewer casualties. Nelson's victory at the Battle of the Nile effectively cut off Napoleon’s army in Egypt from reinforcements and support from France, significantly weakening French strategic positions in the Mediterranean.
WHAT A MAD LAD!
You guys should check out the animation recreating the battle from RUclips
The french admiral did very poorly tbh. Though the captain of the tonnant showed incredible bravery, coming back after getting his foot shot off, and demanding the french flag be nailed to the mast to prevent it being brought down, before the blood loss took him
Napoleon history series is one of the most amazing historical series ever literally gave me goosebumps and a nostalgia of an era I was never even born in.
I know what you mean…I get that same feeling from his Italian campaign for some reason…for 4 years now
imagine fanboying napoleon, while at the same time fanboying with some of the most bankrupt regime that ever exist
Hey bro you lost the war, stop flying that shit flag
This hase become my most favorite channel on youtube. By far.
As a Turkish, It's a really perfect story! My favourite commander against my country! Wow! ❤
Me Egyptian and same😂
This is a Russian channel
@@AzimAskarov-xz2lgNo, their location says Uk
@@Tyrach. Not
amazing presentation, after watching the Italy campaign, so many little details, super done!
What, you mean Napoleon didn't shoot the pyramids and ragequit due to infidelity?! But seriously, these Napoleonic documentaries are a balm for me.
Finally, a video worthy to watch while eating!!!!!
Napoleon will literally crossed half of the world and conquer Europe so that he doesn't have to cross the english channel
As long as he stays on land he's safe...until he wasn't :p
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