In fairness, it's less 'England and France are friends' and more 'England and France stopped fighting each other militarily'. Politically speaking, there has always been conflict between them even after they allied.
In many ways, I see it like Sweden and Denmark. Historically those two have had more wars between each other than any other two countries, and they're basically brothers today. Brothers who roast each other relentlessly, but with a foundation of camaraderie.
Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales & France have managed to formalise our war to an annual rugby tournament now. (Yes, we let Italy join, but it's mainly about the 5 siblings in the fight.)
And Scotland have beaten England 4 times in a row. I am writing this now, as it surely won't last. Also, there is no reason to bring up the recent Scotland/Ireland results. So don't ask.
@@truefact844 no. We are different. We Englishmen are Anglo-Saxon/Teutons.. our heritage is Germanic. The french are Gallo-roman, with some Germanic heritage.
Julius Caesar never conquered Britain he landed his troops here twice but was forced to go back to Gaul both times. It wasn’t until the Emperor Claudius began the conquest of Britain in 43AD did it become a Roman Province.
Also Commios was a big supporter of the Gauls against Caesar, so the first part of this were he claims that Britons and Gauls were raiding each other is not a complete picture.
So, as of basically half of the "why [x]" in history and geopolitics: it's because of Napoleon. The other half is "because Britain LOVES drawing straight lines on maps".
I think a topic about the Ottoman Empire fall would be pretty cool. They aren’t really talked about in WW1 discussions. But that was the end of the empire and yet it’s a footnote.
Yeah I've always found it fascinating that two longtime rival empires, Austria-Hungary and the Ottomans ended up falling after fighting on the same side of WWI
As a french I always love to remind our dear brittons who won the Hunderd Years War just as much as they like to remember us who ultimately defeated Napoleon, but in the end I believe we both have the deepest respect for the ones that died side by side in Verdun and the Sommes. Kiss from France my so loved and hated Rosbiff
6:50 Small correction, the person represented here is Louis Bonaparte (in his king of Holland uniform), brother of Napoléon, and not Napoléon III, the nephew spoken of here who is called Louis Napoléon Bonaparte. Two Louis, but not totally the same! Anyway, beautiful work and love from France!
Because nobody called it "Hundred Years War" in Middle Age. It was not only a war between states but also a civil war ... The title "King of France" was the price, not direct lands control like in modern war.
You left out a fun part, at one point at the outset of WW2 britain and france entertained the idea of joining the two nations as one ("until the end of the war") and it almost happened.
They should just get together already tbh like they've been finishing for 1000 years and the countries are still not one? come on we all know they are meant for each other
Amazing Video, but a slight query. At 6:52 you depict Napoleon III in the outfit of his Father (i.e in the Guards' uniform of the Kingdom of Holland). I think this might have happened because they both shared the same name :) Anyways, can't wait for more great content
Basically England's relation ship France throughout history can be summarized as "Keep france weak enough so they don't threaten English Interests, but Keep France Strong Enough so other countries don't threaten English Interest.
Like impetuous brothers we fought and bickered in our youth but as time passed and we both grew up, we realised that we’re family and that together we would stick through thick and thin, even if we may still bicker now and then we will always be there for each other 🇫🇷 🇬🇧
Shocking to see such foresight on the Duke of Wellington, in a day of shortsightedness imagine laying the foundations for an alliance that would only be beneficial about a hundred years later.
A few ideas: Why the sun still doesn't set on the British Empire (an overview of British overseas territories) The many pre-1914 crises that *nearly* started WW1 Accidental firing/dropping of nuclear munitions during the Cold War. The Sino-Soviet split and the fighting between the Soviet and Chinese militaries.
It’s like we’re two squabbling siblings, always bickering and teasing each other. But the moment a third party comes along to beef with either of us, suddenly we’re united as one. English or French, we may have our differences, but when push comes to shove, we stand together as allies. Here’s to sibling rivalry and solidarity!
Is it just me that has difficulties washing the poor taste of past monetization attempts by the channel? I used to love this channel so much I binged their entire content the day I found it. Now, the same pleasure of watching their content comes with that bitter taste left by the dark ages of this channel.
Engineering an alliance between Britain and France. Germans truly are the best engineers in the world.
Excellent joke, bravo
The Spanish and Russians did it before actually.
Sie sind willkommen.
True, we even egineered a friendship between us and France
Ja bitaschen
In fairness, it's less 'England and France are friends' and more 'England and France stopped fighting each other militarily'. Politically speaking, there has always been conflict between them even after they allied.
So they still follow their ancestors, but through lesser casualties 😊
Yeah there's animosity today but I'm glad nobody from Britain or France is dying in the name of that animosity.
They went from a hostile rivalry to becoming friendly rivals.
In many ways, I see it like Sweden and Denmark. Historically those two have had more wars between each other than any other two countries, and they're basically brothers today. Brothers who roast each other relentlessly, but with a foundation of camaraderie.
Yup, people forget that the main reason it took so long for the UK to join the EEC was France directly opposing it.
Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales & France have managed to formalise our war to an annual rugby tournament now. (Yes, we let Italy join, but it's mainly about the 5 siblings in the fight.)
And Scotland have beaten England 4 times in a row. I am writing this now, as it surely won't last. Also, there is no reason to bring up the recent Scotland/Ireland results. So don't ask.
@@craigduncan7010 remind me what did happen in that game 😉
Italy is the amuse bouche
@@Englishman_2001ADThe rest of us consider you the outsider nation and this is why.
Exclude France!
We're like siblings. We bicker constantly. But if anyone else picks on them, we suddenly get very protective.
I had a friend that was from Finland, he said France and England are the same people divided by a language.
@@truefact844As someone from England yes and no, we have more in common with the Dutch and Germans in my opinion
@@truefact844Oscar Wilde said something similar: America and England are a people divided by a common language.
@@Coys319definitely the Dutch. I’d say more similar to France than Germany though
@@truefact844 no. We are different. We Englishmen are Anglo-Saxon/Teutons.. our heritage is Germanic.
The french are Gallo-roman, with some Germanic heritage.
"It should have ended that day... but France was allowed to endure." That made me LOL...
Julius Caesar never conquered Britain he landed his troops here twice but was forced to go back to Gaul both times. It wasn’t until the Emperor Claudius began the conquest of Britain in 43AD did it become a Roman Province.
Was going to post this. Massive mistake in this video.
Are you implying the video said that he did?
@@tonymeman9041 go to 0:35, start listening from there; narrator says "in the aftermath of *_Caesar's conquest_* "
@@jlvfr in fairness he did say "aftermath" of Caesar's conquest.
Also Commios was a big supporter of the Gauls against Caesar, so the first part of this were he claims that Britons and Gauls were raiding each other is not a complete picture.
So, as of basically half of the "why [x]" in history and geopolitics: it's because of Napoleon.
The other half is "because Britain LOVES drawing straight lines on maps".
I think a topic about the Ottoman Empire fall would be pretty cool. They aren’t really talked about in WW1 discussions. But that was the end of the empire and yet it’s a footnote.
Jazby made a really good video about it and other similar topics
Yah you don’t hear about the Turkish liberation war like, at all, in history class
Or at all
Yeah I've always found it fascinating that two longtime rival empires, Austria-Hungary and the Ottomans ended up falling after fighting on the same side of WWI
Britain: wait you hate Germany?!
France: yeah I hate Germany!
Britain: did we just become best friends?!
France: yep!
Also Russia, kida
Do you wanna go do karate in the garage??
OH YEAH WE THE BEST O FRIENDS NOW
That's actually perfect. Centuries of Britain touching France's drum set
Wee-Wee, Poo-Poo and all that sort of rot.
England and France fighting for a millenia: Calm.
When Russia and Prussia join the chat: Panik
Prussia had Beef with everyone and Made a Lot of strategic marriages for claims
Britain should have helped the Kaiser
As a french I always love to remind our dear brittons who won the Hunderd Years War just as much as they like to remember us who ultimately defeated Napoleon, but in the end I believe we both have the deepest respect for the ones that died side by side in Verdun and the Sommes.
Kiss from France my so loved and hated Rosbiff
The lotr reference was so good. Bravo, SQ. Hats off
6:50 Small correction, the person represented here is Louis Bonaparte (in his king of Holland uniform), brother of Napoléon, and not Napoléon III, the nephew spoken of here who is called Louis Napoléon Bonaparte. Two Louis, but not totally the same!
Anyway, beautiful work and love from France!
"There are no 'friends'; only interests."
-Henry Kissinger
All that quote teaches me is that his children despised him
I'd argue the US is friends with the UK. The US would do just about anything for the UK if needed, and for no personal gain.
Kissinger The Butcher
Looking like that he talked his way into Jill St. John’s bed. Nuff said.
I mean, he was a monster, but he's not wrong.
LoTR reference, yet it actually worked for the better 😆
😂😂😂😂
Pure art. Such an underrated channel, glad its growing!
Napoleon wasn't actually that short, he was average height for the time. In fact, he was actually taller than Admiral Horatio Nelson
Dw, I feel alot of people know it's a myth nowadays. I think he only showed him as short as a joke.
@@mitchellholland9331 I guess so
"HEY! I'M AVERAGE HEIGHT FOR THE TIME YOU JERK!"
It's still much funnier to imagine him being short
@@decker528 true lol
This is the most underrated RUclips channel. Can't wait to see it explode. Keep up the awesome videos!
Plot twist: hundred years war was never technically ended. They just signed a momentary ceasefire...
I think if no military actions are made for a year it counts as peace
Because nobody called it "Hundred Years War" in Middle Age. It was not only a war between states but also a civil war ... The title "King of France" was the price, not direct lands control like in modern war.
Yeah but technically neither of the countries that took part in it even exist today.
The advert was close enough to the end that I thought the actual video was over.
You left out a fun part, at one point at the outset of WW2 britain and france entertained the idea of joining the two nations as one ("until the end of the war") and it almost happened.
IIRC, it almost happened again during the Suez crisis
They should just get together already tbh like they've been finishing for 1000 years and the countries are still not one? come on we all know they are meant for each other
We haven’t stopped being enemies
Anglais ?
💀
So true
In sports
Waterloo Waterloo
Dunkirk, we saw how brave the french were when they defended our evacuation
Great watch, Mr! Keep it up! Love your content
Brilliantly fun and educational as always.
Amazing Video, but a slight query.
At 6:52 you depict Napoleon III in the outfit of his Father (i.e in the Guards' uniform of the Kingdom of Holland). I think this might have happened because they both shared the same name :)
Anyways, can't wait for more great content
Yeah, I saw the same thing
Mon Dieu!
I posted about it as well, but it disappeared
Brilliant video mate
Always a good day when there a new SideQuest video !
When someone to threaten their status-quo appeared.
Nothing better to unite old rivals like it's an anime, right?
Basically England's relation ship France throughout history can be summarized as "Keep france weak enough so they don't threaten English Interests, but Keep France Strong Enough so other countries don't threaten English Interest.
Yay! I love all of SideQuests’s videos!
That lord of the ring ref was amazing
the videos are noticeably more smooth, i like it
so glad I found this channel and I liked the very subtle jabs at the French
England and France are Shonen Protagonists who set aside their differences when the new Antagonists showed up.
I absolutely loved the LOTR scene!! Spectacular video!!!
It's amazing how you find bitter enemies turn into the best of friends.
Really great and well presented content in the video. And the animation is great and has calming effects as well, if that is the right word.
Nicely done video
I love how the video isn’t about how they became enemies, because that’s like asking why water is wet.
Plz don’t stop making videos I can’t watch the same ones twenty times again 😭
Holy crap, the Mount Doom cut scene 😂😂
His production quality is S tier
Julius Caesar was a friend of the channel . . . The English Channel!🤣😂
Finally, Mr SideQuest is Back...
Just a algo commant because this channel deserves 100x more views :)
New video
Excellent
You teased it in your video about Spain becoming a democracy, but I would love to see you cover the Spanish Civil War!
Denmark and Sweden still hold the record of most wars fought against each other with 30 wars.
Like impetuous brothers we fought and bickered in our youth but as time passed and we both grew up, we realised that we’re family and that together we would stick through thick and thin, even if we may still bicker now and then we will always be there for each other 🇫🇷 🇬🇧
Finally a new video with that wonderful voice!
LOTR reference on point
0:39 Very much apreciated, as an italian, the correct naming of Roman provinces
The relationship between England and France has all the hallmarks of a crappy "will they won't they?", right down to them dating the others enemies.
I like the term "The Second Hundred Years War" to describe the Anglo-French rivalry in the 18th and early 19th centuries.
Would love more historical rivalries throughout Europe!
Shocking to see such foresight on the Duke of Wellington, in a day of shortsightedness imagine laying the foundations for an alliance that would only be beneficial about a hundred years later.
Side quest!!! You guys rock😊
3:52 Awesomesauce
The wobbly viking ghost made me chuckled
fantastic recitation of anglo-french history!
Sounds like descendants of vikings fighting descendants of vikings
I was a bit surprised Willy 2 didn't have a withered arm since ol' Boney was so short.
6:52 I like how they drew Napoleon's brother rather then his nephew
A video about John Paul Jones or the contributing factors that it took to win the American Revolution outside of the US would be pretty cool.
They went from a hostile rivalry to becoming friendly rivals.
Love you all. my english cousins ! Hope we can walk together in the right direction !
There was a blue dot beside sidequest today. It was a good day.
That was good, thank you!
A few ideas:
Why the sun still doesn't set on the British Empire (an overview of British overseas territories)
The many pre-1914 crises that *nearly* started WW1
Accidental firing/dropping of nuclear munitions during the Cold War.
The Sino-Soviet split and the fighting between the Soviet and Chinese militaries.
lil napoléon🥺 damn brits! you dared haha. It is very well made, I love the artwork sub!!
Great video!
Could you do a video on the Anglo Boer War, or both.
Good lord, a 1:30 ad in an 8:30 video is wild
Love to hear about the '48ers
My GUY is *back* w/another ☝️🤘
Can you guys do a video about the Rise 'n fall of Austria
Thank you for your (y'all's?) work as always 💌
I would love to see a video on the origins of the Romani people (AKA The gypsies).
Yaaay Sidequest!!!!
This Napoleon slander will not stand
We haven't stopped being rivals, the bloodshed is just on pause for a moment.
Can you do episodes on the Punic Wars?
And to think... the folly of building a tunnel between England and France. Now those wily Normans will emerge from the underground!
We did ?
I mean, I’m French and my best friend is English so 😅
He's a spy.
Mets lui ton chewing-gum dans les cheveux, fais le pour Jeanne !
You both are called Muhammed, it's hard to not be friends at this point.
@@ryuunosuk3we’re both girls :|
@@neres5795*she
It’s like we’re two squabbling siblings, always bickering and teasing each other. But the moment a third party comes along to beef with either of us, suddenly we’re united as one. English or French, we may have our differences, but when push comes to shove, we stand together as allies. Here’s to sibling rivalry and solidarity!
Speak for yourself, please
@@Englishman_2001AD
that’s why I did fella, spoke for myself.
Nah
like how fr*nce is censored in the thumbnail
As it should be
Is it just me that has difficulties washing the poor taste of past monetization attempts by the channel? I used to love this channel so much I binged their entire content the day I found it. Now, the same pleasure of watching their content comes with that bitter taste left by the dark ages of this channel.
Ca s'est jamais arrêté.
Something peculiar is that if you add all of their battles together, the victory rate is around 50/50, a coin-flip
0:11 sweden denmark
No
@jboydayz do you know history
Everyone hates the Danish.
Mers el Kebir: "Am I a joke to you?"
nice video
Napoleon III also removed many tariffs on British imports, connecting both country's economies. When trade flows through borders, soldiers seldom do.
How about a video detailing how it would feel being a citizen in Constantinople when it became Istanbul?
I was not expecting the Isildur reference.
About mugal empire or russian empire . Please
A little St George’s Day treat
short answer: when they have a strong common enemy