Davout routing an entire Prussian army with a single corps is like a grown man breaking into your house, and your eight-year-old son fights him off.

@Brokenlikefour

Ай бұрын

Home Alone: Davout edition

@CMMDRAsh

Ай бұрын

INSANE BROOOOOO!!!

Hench forth, Epic History shall be referred to as “the iron channel”

@N_Sbn_Ur

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed.

@pltkaiser9258

3 жыл бұрын

Humanity has agreed

@GhilleInTheMist13

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely earned.

@onetwothreefourfive12345

3 жыл бұрын

The bravest of the brave

@dewananda_dn

3 жыл бұрын

Yess

Berthier truly was a master of diplomacy. He convinced his wife and mistress to live together in the same house, truly a legend!

@kowalskiplota634

Жыл бұрын

He what? He has to teach us his secrets

@menzimabuza3304

Жыл бұрын

@@kowalskiplota634 we definitely need his secrete.

@user-sc5iv2rp2t

Жыл бұрын

@@kowalskiplota634 Read about Alkiviades

@Steven-jn2cw

Жыл бұрын

How did he manage that hahaha

@joshua6207

Жыл бұрын

Only thing is he cried when Napoleon left him in russia and complained about working hard..

Davout knocking out an entire Prussian Army with III corps was just incredible. Of course hes ranked number 1

@maisonraider4593

3 жыл бұрын

He had been at an extreme wining streak. His rage was so intense that after his victory he wanted to duel with Bernadotte.

@imrealisticc

2 жыл бұрын

Davout was just irreplacable.

@FusionCoreHoarder

2 жыл бұрын

Iirc, Davout was never defeated

@imrealisticc

2 жыл бұрын

@@FusionCoreHoarder he wasn't. He just surrendered after word of Napoleon's abdication

@VersusARCH

2 жыл бұрын

@@FusionCoreHoarder He got his ass kicked by Miloradovich at Vyazma.

Fun fact EHTV fans: Check out the epicness that was born in 1769 Jan 10 - Marshal Ney Mar 29 - Marshal Soult Apr 10 - Marshal Lannes May 1 - Duke of Wellington Jun 18 - Lord Castlereagh Aug 15 - Emperor Napoleon

@spacecraftcarrier4135

3 жыл бұрын

WOW WTF

@mcpanzer4637

3 жыл бұрын

A fine vintage, to be sure.

@yrsjhydjmdhyt

3 жыл бұрын

@@mcpanzer4637 Indeed!

@mahadlodhi

3 жыл бұрын

Holyy crap

@RexGalilae

3 жыл бұрын

"It was the '69' part that gave us special abilities" - Duke of Wellington aka Dukes

Epic History TV is one of the purest glories of KZread!

@ChurchsofChrist

3 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@NDR-hn3ue

3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps the BEST channel on You Tube

@adriansantoso3256

3 жыл бұрын

Yea its not easy to make history interesting, i was a fan of napoleon wars (i played the old L'empereur game by koei longg time ago), but epic history relive my love for the details of the battles, well done guyss🥳🙏🙏👍

@NDR-hn3ue

3 жыл бұрын

@@adriansantoso3256 For all intents Stratego is based on the Napoleonic Wars as well

@ChurchsofChrist

3 жыл бұрын

@@NDR-hn3ue I love that game.

Lannes is the prototype of the « romantic hero ». Deadly in the battle but so kind outside of the field. And a real friend to the emperor. One of the very few to speak to Napoleon plainly and frankly.

@votefraudjoe997

3 жыл бұрын

And one the first recorded victims of the Jody😁

@babebibobu1040

2 жыл бұрын

@@votefraudjoe997 You mean the part were a soldier or marine goes overseas and his girlfriend or wife started cheating

@ernestoA.1999

Жыл бұрын

Lannes was Emperor's Best friend along woth Duroc and Junot, those we're Napoleons truest Friends

@Danterobo

Жыл бұрын

He's the Roland of the Grand Army

@rohitnautiyal7090

Жыл бұрын

@@votefraudjoe997lmao that’s good!!

Nietzsche’s idea that Napoleon had reignited the flame of antiquity is so incredibly true, especially after you read about Marshall Lannes. He was something akin to a hero from antiquity.

@joshua6207

Жыл бұрын

His youngest marshal Davout was probably his most capable. There was only a few marshals who would die for the grand armee. A few marshals let the rewards or crowns given get to there heads

@johnkaluzny9649

29 күн бұрын

@@joshua6207then you have poniatowski who did what he did even though he knew it would be his end. The emperor’s word.

“ill show you that before i was a marshal i was a grenadier, and still am!” Lannes Bravery and leadership abilities were awe-inspiring his death was the saddest of all the Marshals in my opinion.

@rogerhinman5427

3 жыл бұрын

As was Marshal Ney's execution.

@ironduke7423

3 жыл бұрын

Le Roland de la Grande Armee

@BudMasta

3 жыл бұрын

Ave

@ez3384

3 жыл бұрын

Lannes should have been ranked first imo. After his death, everything went south for Napoleon. Without Lannes Napoleon has a losing record.

@conordunne261

3 жыл бұрын

@@ez3384 Your comment carries weight I agree somewhat, emphasis on 'somewhat'. I'm no expert on Napoleon but to me despite his individual brilliance Napoleon lacked a certain foresight and was only as good as his Marshals allowed him to be. After Lannes' death he did achieve success into Russia but it was his own ignorance in refusing to halt at Smolensk and his poor placement of Davout that in my honest opinion contributed heavily to his downfall. As the the video makes mention who knows how the battles leading up to Leipzig could have turned out or Waterloo had Davout been there, as is evident from Davouts previous triumphs, that man can turn and win battles in a single charge

I found your channel a Pygmy, you’ve become a giant.

@crownprincesebastianjohano7069

3 жыл бұрын

Bravo!

@manfredthegreat

3 жыл бұрын

Yep me too. This channel gained massively subscribers. And rightfully so :D

@onetwothreefourfive12345

3 жыл бұрын

Would be more giant if KZread actually had reverence for good content...

@theironknight597

3 жыл бұрын

This sounds like something Napoleon would've said about one of his marshals

@crownprincesebastianjohano7069

3 жыл бұрын

An iron giant.

French officer: Marshal Davout, they outnumber us 3 to 1!! Davout: "Then it is an even fight".

In 1815, after the battle of Waterloo, Marshal Davout gathered a small loyal troops to the Emperor which located on the south bank of the Loire together with some weapons and equipment that Davout gathered in secret. The Austrian, Prussian as well as the British were about to invade the whole of France but even though the coalitions have a great numerical superiority than the French soldiers at Loire, they turned around and fled when they learned that "The Bald Marshal" was in command of the small troops. This actions of Davout prevented a total invasion of France.

@burnstick1380

Жыл бұрын

do you have a source on that? I would like to read up

@rafael18267

Жыл бұрын

@@burnstick1380 same!!

@joshua6207

Жыл бұрын

I believe it was 1805 or 1806 but I guess Davout only had 25,000 men and the russians had 60,000 and were defeating another marshals corps. So davout sent a message knowing that the russians would capture his messenger. In the letter he said I'm on my way with 45,000 strong. The russians ran away after hearing this message. Brilliant

@joshua6207

Жыл бұрын

It was in the iron marshall book by John Gallagher.. very good book on davout.

@razorsharpview9090

Жыл бұрын

GODDAMMIT REALLY?! 😳. Marshal Davout Really is the Embodiment of Terror Belli Decus Pacis.

Napoleon once said it is impossible to give Marshal to everyone who deserves it. There are lots of small stories about colonels and generals of his army. Some of colonels even refused to be promouted to higher ranks coz they did not want to leave their regiments.

@vibingdude8065

3 жыл бұрын

True

@pierren___

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah soldiers Also didnt want responsabilities

@miguelmontenegro3520

3 жыл бұрын

Right. How many times do we hear about a topographer/General/genius?

@impaugjuldivmax

3 жыл бұрын

@@miguelmontenegro3520 or a doctor

@tntsummers926

3 жыл бұрын

Louis Desaix is a prime example, had he not died in battle, he would've definitely become, not only a marshal, but be known as one of the, if not the, best marshal.

Lannes may have had the saddest death, but Berthier suffered the most (of those who did not get killed horribly). Never got the glory for all those victories, but had to do all the work necessary to make those victories possible as well as taking all of Napoleon's ill-tempered, and unjustified, abuse. A toast to all the staff officers at there, past and present!

@dyingember8661

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you on this, I think Berthier takes credits for at least half of Napoleon's military achievements, just look at those Napoleon's poor performances after he lost Berthier support, damn, but he never got the reward and reputation that matched his hardworking, that's surely unfair.

@humanperson5153

3 жыл бұрын

@@dyingember8661 he got the reward, just not the reputation.

@dyingember8661

3 жыл бұрын

@@humanperson5153 He got a reward that not matched his hardworking.

@dyingember8661

3 жыл бұрын

@@humanperson5153 According to a considerable number of documents, Napoleon's military orders are often unclear or even ambiguous, Only Berthier can “decipher” them and send them to various branches of the army. Moreover, his role in the logistics planning of the French army is irreplaceable.

@humanperson5153

3 жыл бұрын

@@dyingember8661 I agree.

Berthier was The Brain Lannes was The Heart Davout was The Sword

@trollege9618

2 жыл бұрын

@Neelakshi Shukla Lannes was the tip of the sword since he leads the vanguard

@polygonalfortress

2 жыл бұрын

Ney was the spirit

@-MATER.DEI-

2 жыл бұрын

@Alexandre Costa plunder much Soult? 🤣

@AL4N22_PELIT

Жыл бұрын

@Alexandre Costa lmfao nice one.

@gigachad7153

Жыл бұрын

Oudinot was the body.

Lannes, shaken, due to the death of his old friend, walk off to sit alone for a moment, was hit by a canon ball which skipped along the field, this make my heart broken. Faith truly hasn't been kind with him.

@ethanramos4441

3 жыл бұрын

Not only that Napoleon wept on news of his death he lost not only a Marshal but a friend

@VietTran-IAMV

3 жыл бұрын

@@ethanramos4441 The enemy desperately reduce Napoleon to a loss but impossibly reduce him to tears.

@VietTran-IAMV

3 жыл бұрын

You should look for Philipe de Montebello. Marshal lannes would be proud to see his grand-grand-grand son to be a famed & respected museum director who enrolled in Harvard

@nezuko4278

2 жыл бұрын

Np Marshal Davout and Ney will take revenge.

@yoursoulessmate

2 жыл бұрын

@@VietTran-IAMV what major he took?

"Terror Belli, Decus Pacis" the words permanently inscribed in my head after this series.

@VRichardsn

3 жыл бұрын

... along with the brass section from Beethoven's music.

@Arkanthrall

3 жыл бұрын

@Kyle Davison Will you get the marshals names tattooed too?

@HauteGameFR

3 жыл бұрын

@Kyle Davison Exactly what I'm thinking about since I've heard this sentence here xD

@matheusjanczkowski9107

3 жыл бұрын

@@VRichardsn from which Beethoven’s piece is it?

@anythingthoughanythingthou2453

3 жыл бұрын

@Kyle Davison don’t do that

Marshall Berthier is an interesting example where not bravery and honour, military might and prowess, but organisational abilities and supreme understanding of logistics win wars.

@marshalberthier2402

3 жыл бұрын

True! Napoleon learned that the hard way, and good thing he did, otherwise Devout wouldn't have been the only one left out to dry by my inability to command an army. Lol

@iordanvassilev8091

3 жыл бұрын

@@marshalberthier2402 didnt expect that I'd be speaking of and with the man himself. Lol

@pierren___

3 жыл бұрын

Ancient Regime, was he?

@friedlemons5201

2 жыл бұрын

Berthier is the best waifu

@lukealadeen7836

2 жыл бұрын

Both are needed, dont down play the ability to charge straight to your death with no questions asked

Davout, the only Marshal so great that Napoléon felt threatened and tried to bring him down a peg. What an amazing conclusion.

@theironknight597

2 жыл бұрын

What doesn't make sense is that Napoleon who was a student of history and read of Caesar would have known about Titus Labienus who was one of the greatest generals of the late republic and was up there with Caesar and Pompey as Rome greatest generals at the time. Despite the ability of Labienus he was eclipsed by Caesar and I believe the case would've been the same for Davout and Napoleon.

@ddc2957

2 жыл бұрын

No chance IMO. If Napoleon’s duties were limited to Davout’s, there would be none of this talk of Davout eclipsing Napoleon. Napoleon had to deal with the infighting of several of his Marshals, run France wholesale, & deal personally with the political & fieldwork implications of successively battling multiple European powers, often simultaneously. None of this was Davout’s problem. Make no mistake, Napoleon was in a league all his own.

@ddc2957

2 жыл бұрын

I disagree. The Russians had been retreating. Napoleon & the army desperately needed to force their hand in battle. Davout outflanking them was a bad idea for two reasons. 1. If he even looked like he MIGHT be successful, Barclays would do what he always did & order another retreat. 2. Russia’s cavalry was too large & too capable to risk in a flanking manoeuvre.

@ddc2957

2 жыл бұрын

Are we talking about the same battle here? I may be confused. I’m referring to Borodino.

@ddc2957

2 жыл бұрын

They withdrew after the French beat them. They probably would not have fought at all if Davout’s too risky suggestion were carried out. Napoleon’s men were dwindling in both numbers & morale. They were desperate for battle, & only Napoleon’s plan ensured that would happen. Napoleon was much shrewder than Davout.

" History may never see such an extraordinary, diverse, and colorful collection of military commanders again. " What a line to end this series! Bravo!

@VRichardsn

3 жыл бұрын

_History may never see such an extraordinary, diverse, and colorful collection of military commanders again_ I mean, look at this list: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hqGHs9SioZPghMY.html Sure, it is just a recollection of Wikipedia battles, but tells us how unique that group of men was.

@geordiejones5618

3 жыл бұрын

Late Roman Republic, Macedonian Empire, Mongol Empire, the Caliphate and Napoleon's Marshalls are the best to ever fight and lead soldiers. Terrors of history and up against the world.

@yaz2928

3 жыл бұрын

@@geordiejones5618 That's a particularly good list. I would say German WW2 generals could qualify but they're not as "colorful" as the great French Marshals.

@liamw6562

2 жыл бұрын

@@danielprado3611 It’s hard to say the British empire had a collection of good leaders at one time, especially army leaders. Which is the same with the Spanish.

@memerkar4307

2 жыл бұрын

@@liamw6562 Man the British were the master of the sea, so they have less famous military commanders compared to mistress of the land i.e. France

I am french, passionate about History and military History. I read lots of books on French Revolution and Napoleonic wars era. I think all your ranked Marshall list is fair, and the top one, the Iron marshal Davout is justify. He has never been interested by political matters, but as a military leader, it can be compared to Napoleon himself. All in all, this list clearly highlights the quality and the importance of all side partners of Napoleon. It was an amazing military leaders generation...

@VRichardsn

3 жыл бұрын

_I am french, passionate about History and military History_ I am not French. I haven't set a foot in France. I don't even speak the language. Yet the sole mention of the name of Napoleon conjures an image of limitless power, a towering genius who cannot be harnessed. I am separated by these events by more than two centuries and 11,000 km... and yet I feel like I could join the _fusilier_ ranks at a moments notice if commanded. Such is the appeal, the charisma that Napoleon commands. A writer once said: "The English have Nelson. The Germans have Frederick the Great. The World has Napoleon." True words indeed.

@miguelcamacho4595

3 жыл бұрын

@@VRichardsn what a great response, and what you say is true. I’m Mexican and Napoleon is my favorite historic figure. He inspired me to write historical articles and to fall in love with history as a discipline, not just military history.

@vanir92160

3 жыл бұрын

I'm French too and I couldn't agree more with your final statement. Napoleon was really surrounded by a multitude of brilliant men who were not only brave soldiers but also very clever tacticians. And seeing that so few of them remained during the Cent Jours (among all the marshals in the list, only Ney, Soult and Grouchy were at Waterloo... 😔) pains me even more.

@bassgeeker1578

3 жыл бұрын

@@vanir92160 Absolutely right what you mentioned about the lack of highly skills leaders available for Waterloo battle, and it can be fowarded also to all floor of management of the Army. The French Army of Waterloo, after 20 years of endless campagn across Europe, bleeded in Spain, and Russia, is the ghost of the French Army of Austerlitz or Iean / Auerstaedt...

@vanir92160

3 жыл бұрын

@@godlovesyou1995 Dude read it again, he said that Davout didn't care about politics.

God damn Lannes, what a chad. The epitome of "Fine, I'll do it myself."

@HunterKiller762

3 жыл бұрын

That trait is exactly why he and Napoleon were such good friends

@bigbillyb0b

3 жыл бұрын

He was also cunning and confident. The capture of the Tabor Bridge with Murat was brilliant.

@e.f.l2749

3 жыл бұрын

69 likes nice

@zetos4440

2 жыл бұрын

@@bigbillyb0b and very brave, a legendary combination and the reason why is ranked so high

@blu_nades

2 жыл бұрын

He kinda low-key handsome

I once read that following the end of the Napoleonic Wars there existed this saying among the French People: "The Emperor lost Lannes too soon, gained Suchet too late and didn't use Davout when he needed him the most". PS: THANKS A BUNCH FOR THIS SWEET RIDE OF MILITARY HEAVEN, Epic History TV, IT'S BEEN A BLAST!!! 👏 👏 👏 👏 Overall, I appreciate the standards you've set for summarizing the merits of the Eagle's top adjutants and agree with them 👍 (the only notable exceptions to that being Murat and Masséna, who I feel deserve to have been ranked Better in spite of their Flaws). For someone who will always have tons of History to yet learn, it's always la crème de la crème listening to experts such as you!!! 👌👌

In my opinion, the feeling I get from Napoleon's treatment of Davout is one of narcissism. Napoleon had a reputation for being a master tactician, and he started to see someone within his own army being the one who brings decisive moments of victory in his battles. He seemed afraid of being upstaged, and only being seen as a great overall commander, with Davout being the brains behind his victories. Therefore to prevent this from happening, Davout was relegated to positions where he would not have the opportunity, authority, of weight of force to perform decisive actions which might win a battle or be considered crucial to a campaign. Given how the other marshals did not like him, I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't one of them putting the idea into Napoleon's head.

@luxsonate4974

6 ай бұрын

Exactly well said 👏🏾

That's why I love Berthier, a man that knows his limitations is a rare thing.

Lannes and Murat had a love/hate relationship. On any given day they could be best buds, enjoying a spa week together (this happened). Or they could be on the verge of killing each other. During the Egyptian Campaign Murat and Lannes were both in hospital from wounds. Murat had taken a musket ball to the mouth, knocking out a few teeth. His jaw had been tied shut and he was unable to talk. Lannes was also wounded and placed in the bed next to Murat. Noting Murat's condition, Lannes proceeded to spend the next week insulting Murat. Calling him names, mocking his flamboyant clothing, calling him a pretty boy etc. And Murat just sat there fuming as he could not respond. Lannes was well pleased.

@margaretchrisawn4260

3 жыл бұрын

While the almost week-long sojourn at the spa in Bareges was noteworthy, it was the definitely raucous days spent at Lannes' country property at Bouillou that would have been a front-page feature in the Daily Mail. And yes, that happened.

@crownprincesebastianjohano7069

3 жыл бұрын

@@margaretchrisawn4260 Yes! It would be a scandal for sure, particularly for Murat! Carousing with the local ladies is all fine and well, except for when one is married to the Emperor's sister!

@akSeR2010

3 жыл бұрын

@@crownprincesebastianjohano7069 Where can I read these stories/anecdotes? They seem so fun, while at the same time depict major historical figures.

@crownprincesebastianjohano7069

3 жыл бұрын

@@akSeR2010 Hi, I found them in the bios on Murat and Lannes. The most available bio in Lannes in English speaking nations is "The Emperor's Friend" by Margaret Chrisawn.

@akSeR2010

3 жыл бұрын

@@crownprincesebastianjohano7069 thank you, I will check it!

Damn Lannes. His passing nearly brought me to tears. A loyal and brave friend, his passing was accurately depicted by the tv series “Napoleon” 2002. He and the marshals of Napoleon’s inner circle were the most talented, courageous, skilful and loyal warriors of their time. And now I know why Napoleon has so many successes upon the field of battle: He had the best entourage a leader could ever hope to have.

@kayzenl7911

11 ай бұрын

That’s what meritocracy at all cost gives up. The best

@user-rr1tm5hh6f

6 ай бұрын

Талант Наполеона собрать всех этих безусловно талантливых людей в одну единую силу, и иметь над ними неприрекаемый авторитет. Наполеон выстроил систему где способных людей старались продвинуть верх по карьерной лестнице, в отличие от других монархов где царила коррупция и давили способных людей боясь их конкуренции. Грубо говоря монархи в основном были личности трусливые, завистливые и никчемные, получившие свою власть по праву рождения в отличие от Наполеона.

@smal750

5 ай бұрын

​@@user-rr1tm5hh6f First russian W in centuries

As a Pole I say that Marshall Davout was the greatest man ruling our land since Kazimierz the Great

@tibsky1396

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously ?

@votefraudjoe997

3 жыл бұрын

What about Marechal Prince Poniatowski?

@eldrasill

2 жыл бұрын

@@votefraudjoe997 Sadly, from what I understand, Poniatowski didn't rule much. When the Duchy was created, Davout was the one ruling. That's from what I understand, however, so it very well could be wrong.

@dominikfraaanjuan

2 жыл бұрын

Hb Kasimierz IV Jagiellon tho?

From a history-based KZread channel, to becoming a staple internet diet, Epic History TV is what the name suggests, just epic. I would argue that they are becoming history itself by making such invaluable pieces on human history. What a series this Napoleonic one has been! Kudos!

One day, in some distant land they will say: "If Epic History TV had been there, I would not have met this misfortune."

@shakya00

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, you. I have seen your comments on many reaction videos about napoleonics wars, good to see you here !

From letters of one of his minister (Maret of Bassano) we know that Napoleon said about giving command of the duchy of Warsaw to Davout: "I will have to order him to take that honor since he never asks, doesn't he sees that he is more fit than the others".

TODAY IS ANNIVERSARY of Marshal Lannes death,Rest in peace

@nezuko4278

2 жыл бұрын

RIP

Lannes was a true soldier, who had the trust and friendship of Napoleon. Someone worthy of respect.

@jean-louislalonde6070

3 жыл бұрын

Il était un des rares à le tutoyer.

@ethanramos4441

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but the way he died was truly awful and painful. Napoleon lost someone who was not only his marshal but also his friend

@jeromejerome5369

3 жыл бұрын

@@jean-louislalonde6070 je crois meme que c'était le seul

*hovers mouse over end of the video timeline* *see's Davout's bald head* "Oh yeah, it's all coming together"

I read in his biography that, in Borodino, Davout was hit in the abdomen by a cannonball then a bullet pierced his right thigh. Despite this, he still continued fighting. Guy was literally made of iron.

@marshalllouis-nicolasdavou3840

3 жыл бұрын

It did hurt a lot

@liamw6562

2 жыл бұрын

I’m interested to know how one survives a cannon ball to the chest, that would go right through you. Unless it was travelling at a slower velocity but even that would do serious damage

@shasokais523

2 жыл бұрын

@@liamw6562 Cannonball was slowed by his horse and a pistol. But like you said, it still seriously injured him, knocking him out for a few minutes.

@liamw6562

2 жыл бұрын

@@shasokais523 wow ok, they don’t call him the iron marshal for nothing

@polygonalfortress

2 жыл бұрын

"Tis but a scratch"

There has been a big push lately on French media to cancel Napoléon as the commemorations of his death’s bicentenary are approaching. His detractors argue that Napoléon cannot be celebrated since he is a man who re-established slavery. While it is true that Napoléon legalized slavery in 1802, it was restricted to the island of Guadeloupe, and in a very specific context. France had abolished slavery in 1794 under Robespierre's leadership. While it is obviously a good thing that slavery was abolished, it was considered as a completely extreme decision at that time, slavery being legal everywhere else. Napoléon was a friend of Robespierre. He even owed his first commandment of the army of taly to him. He opposed slavery until 1802, saying “Nous ne devons pas retirer la liberté à des hommes à qui nous l’avons donnée” (we shall not take liberty back from people that we freed). In 1802, France was facing the Haitian revolution, and was about to lose its entire colonies to the slaves or to Britain, who had not abolished slavery. The colonial lobby mostly consisted of French nobles, who threatened to ally with the British. Napoléon had to re-establish slavery. When he came back into power in 1815, he abolished the slave trade. When talking about Napoléon, slavery was never a topic until about a few years ago. Now, it is the only topic. Clearly, Napoléon was not a saint, but he still had one of the most incredible destinies in history, his military genius was unlike any other, and he created the entire administrative and legal system that we still use today. And that’s why I have to tip my hat to our British friends at Epic History who, with a computer and a few donations, do a better job at celebrating French national heritage than all of French TV put together.

@vahlen5281

3 жыл бұрын

The constant overplaying and exaggeration of slavery and colonialism in context to important historical figures has become one of the most ridicoulus acts of virtue signalling in the Western world these last few years.

@capoislamort100

3 жыл бұрын

@@vahlen5281 that’s because it doesn’t affect you, which is why you trivialize it

@france5074

3 жыл бұрын

Vive l'Empereur !

@Boyd2342

3 жыл бұрын

HEAR YE HEAR YE

@vahlen5281

3 жыл бұрын

@@capoislamort100 Neither does it affect the people who are trying to instrumentalize it. Your point?

Davout is truely a role model today, especially in a workplace environment. You don't need to play politics and be friends with everyone. Sometimes, all you need to do is do your job well and trust that your deeds, and not your voice, will bear fruit to your career.

@pierren___

3 жыл бұрын

An ancient Régime noble

@Solidoaf

3 жыл бұрын

Sadly that's dependent on each individual situation. Nepotism is present in all layers of society and there is a chance you'll encounter it

@zarathustravideo

3 жыл бұрын

Well he was not commanding in the field after Russia, so politics is important.

@AO-rw5xg

3 жыл бұрын

the best employee a company can have do your job and don't question even if they fleece you out of promotions and recognition

@florix7889

2 жыл бұрын

well some politics and getting along with other maréchals would have helped him tremendously

I hope you enjoy the final episode of our Napoleon's Marshals series. What do you think of our final rankings? Find out what we're up to next at www.patreon.com/EpicHistoryTV

@63emiliya

3 жыл бұрын

Already know its going to be great

@Beef7599

3 жыл бұрын

@@63emiliya SPOILERS: It is

@RodolfoGaming

3 жыл бұрын

Less and less men yet more and more minutes.. HOWWWWW??? Fantastic series looking forward to that 1813 Spanish Campaign culminating at Vitoria. P. S. I got the first 2 right, in hindsight i now understand why berthier is higher in the list

@Krishnasingh-hs7ed

3 жыл бұрын

Epic history is beyond epic

@cgt3704

3 жыл бұрын

Will you do Hidtory of Romania ?

"The lack of Troops Will decide your faith" "Marshall jean lannes: I AM THE TROOPS!"

Davout is the silent and talented kid sitting at the corner.

@kristofgulyas2541

8 ай бұрын

Who made most of the group-projekt, still never recognized.

Thank you so much for your impeccable work on this period! It's obvious how dedicated you were and how much you care about the history. Truly, your entire Napoleonic Wars series, from Toulon to the last Marshals video is something else. You have made a truly special video series for all military history lovers like myself to enjoy. I've had a fantastic time watching this series from the very start, when you first uploaded the Battle of Waterloo. I've even shown these videos to my coworkers during breaks, and they've grown to love it too. Even though I'm sad to see Napoleon come to an end, I'm glad I got to be a part of it. I hope that you continue to meet the same standards in your future productions (maybe you'll do World War II next?) Vive l'Empereur et Vive Epic History TV!

@EpichistoryTv

3 жыл бұрын

It's great to hear, thank you so much! You'll be first to hear about what's next over at Patreon..

How in the world did Bertier coordinate 500000 men in a time without fast and reliable communication?! Incredible

@erwannthietart3602

2 жыл бұрын

"No one could replace him"

@centurymemes1208

2 жыл бұрын

genius staff work and management

@troll5161

2 жыл бұрын

He can coordinate but can't handle overall command

@joshuagrover795

8 ай бұрын

​@@troll5161but at least Berthier was honest with his role as Napoleon's Chief of Staff for 18 years. "Field command, no chance." "Administration, logistics and communications absolutely." Hence, Napoleon's indispensable Marshal because without Berthier most of Napoleon's campaigns and victories wouldn't have been possible.

Full Ranking List of Napoleon's Marshals 1. Marshal Davout "Iron Marshal" - "Davout was one of the purest glories of France." 2. Marshal Lannes "Roland of the Grande Armee" - "He had truly become a superior being by the time he perished. I found him a pygmy but I lost a giant." 3. Marshal Berthier "Napoleon's Wife" - "No one else can replace him." 4. Marshal Soult "Iron Arm" - "I should have made a great example and had Soult shot. He was the greatest pillager of them all." 5. Marshal Ney "Bravest of the Brave" - "Ney was priceless for his valour, his obstinancy in retreats. He was good for leading 10,000 men. Otherwise he was a true idiot." 6. Marshal Suchet "Fox of Spain" - "If I'd had two Marshals like Suchet I would have not only conquered Spain but kept it." 7. Marshal Massena "Child of Victory" - "He came alive when surrounded by danger... When defeated, he was always ready to begin again as if he was in fact the victor." 8. Marshal Macdonald "His Outspokenness" - "Good and brave, but unlucky." 9. Marshal Bessieres - "If I had Bessieres with me at Waterloo, my Guard would have brought me victory." 10. Marshal Murat "The Dandy King" - "I cannot conceive how so brave a man could be so unreliable. He was only brave when fighting the enemy... in the council he was a fool with no judgement." 11. Marshal Victor - "Victor was better than one might suppose." 12. Marshal Oudinot - "A decent fellow, but not very bright." 13. Marshal Saint-Cyr - "He is the best man in defense among us in the line of defense, though I am superior to him in attack." 14. Marshal Marmont - "I was betrayed by Marmont, whom I could call my son, my child, my creation..... Vanity was his undoing." 15. Marshal Mortier - "The three of my best generals were Davout, Soult, and Bessieres. Mortier was the most feeble." 16. Marshal Lefebvre - "A truly brave man, who does not concern himself with the maneuvers on his left and right, but thinks only of fighting well, and is not afraid die." 17. Marshal Augereau - "His courage, his outstanding virtues elevated him far above the crowd. But honours, titles and money plunged him back to it." 18. Marshal Bernadotte - "I can only say Bernadotte let me down... I can accuse him of ingratitude, but not of treason." 19. Marshal Jourdan - "I certainly used this man very ill... Jourdan was a true patriot, and that is to answer to many things that have been said about him." 20. Marshal Poniatowski - "A man of noble character, brimming over with honour and bravery." 21. Marshal Moncey - "He was an honest man." 22. Marshal Grouchy - "His conduct was as unfortunate as if his army, on the march, had been struck by an earthquake and swallowed up." 23. Marshal Kellermann - "I think that I was probably the boldest general who ever lived, but even I wouldn't have dared to take post there." 24. Marshal Serurier - "He retained all the characteristics and severity of an infantry major - an honest man, with integrity and reliability, but unfortunate as a general" 25. Marshal Brune - "He was justly proclaimed the saviour of the Batavian Republic... By saving Holland he also saved France from invasion" 26. Marshal Perignon Best Generals who deserved to be Marshals 1. General Bertrand 2. General Clauzel 3. General Desaix 4. Prince Eugene 5. General Gerard 6. General Gudin 7. General Junot 8. General LaSalle 9. General Maison later Marshal 10. General Nansouty 11. General Saint-Hilaire 12. General Vandamme This has been a great series. Wish you guys recreate the Waterloo campaign for the 200th death anniversary of Emperor Napoleon.

@Ken_Marinaris

3 жыл бұрын

Junot, the tempest general.

@thehistoryvideogameandgame4730

3 жыл бұрын

And you should add that, Both General Gerard and General Clauzel were both awarded with their marshal batons by King Louis Philippe I

@juliengac7442

3 жыл бұрын

Morand and Friant.!!!

@debalik8806

2 жыл бұрын

You forgot General Saint Hilaire.

@ethanarnold4441

Жыл бұрын

Desaix probably would've been a Marshal if he hadn't been killed at the Battle of Marengo in 1800.

I have been a student of history for over 50 years. This is the best overview of Napoleon's Marshall's I have ever viewed. I have studied Napoleon and his armies so much that I had to obtain a real Cuirassier 19th Century sword, marked 1813. The sword is huge, even compared to an American 1840 "wrist breaker" cavalry sabre. I also ride horses a great deal. I cannot imagine the fear 1.000 heavy cavalry would create when coming at you at a full gallop, boot to boot. Those men, on both sides, were brave in the extreme.

@trollege9618

Жыл бұрын

Imagine being a russian soldier and suddenly 10,000 horsemen is coming straight at your line

@ThePrader

Жыл бұрын

@@trollege9618 They called that "The shock affect of heavy cavalry". It was real. That is why they intentionally recruited "large men and large horses, riding boot to boot". My foxhunter weighed about 1200 lbs, and was 12 hands, 2 inches at the withers. I am 6' without my boots on. So imagine 10,000 men at least as large as me, on horses as large as mine, coming at you at 25 mph, with a sword with a 37 " blade? And I have a Cuirassier breastplate on. You have a smooth bore musket. You get 1 shot, at a fast moving target before I split you open from head to bellybutton. The only defense was to "form a square". My cavalry unit is also led by a man who thinks that "The Hussar that is not dead by 30 is a Blackguard". ( That from a "light cavalry" French general.) So, yes, heavy cavalry put the fear of heaven and hell into people.

"What a youtuber. The army is full of brave youtubers, but Epic History TV is truly the bravest of the brave"

@maximeperez-raymond3346

3 жыл бұрын

Hi ali pasha the egyptian napoleon.

@kabodra

3 жыл бұрын

@@maximeperez-raymond3346 Hi my dear. By the way, God damn the country who stopped both me and Napoleon in our expansion

@megasalexandros714

3 жыл бұрын

*What a streamer

@sovietunion3721

2 жыл бұрын

*The platform is full of great KZreadrs, but Epic history TV is truly the greatest of the greats

Alright guys if Davout isn’t #1 we riot Edit: A well earned ranking

@hailgerald2060

3 жыл бұрын

I was rooting for Davout too

@hickokworldwide1108

3 жыл бұрын

It’s always gotta be Davout. But Ney in Russia, that is the truest of all legends.

@generaljeanmoreau6853

3 жыл бұрын

marshal soult should’ve been top 3 or 2

@aceous99

3 жыл бұрын

Marshall Davout = Haters gonna hate!

@hailgerald2060

3 жыл бұрын

@@aceous99 imagine if he wasn't hated or being treated as a rival by Napoleon and other Marshals. He would have a lot of moments in the battlefield with his fellow soldiers and might outshine them all. Also being entrusted in the north and other independent commands is also a big opportunity and responsibility. Maybe that's why Napoleon assigned him there.

As a french patriot, what an emotion this serie was! I am no't used to let comments, but i am so astonished and thankful for this marvelous work you made, from the research to the editing. Nothing is neglected here. Un grand bravo!

@baptistebrigand5882

2 жыл бұрын

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My family name is Lannes. They came to Brazil before the french revolution because of the Gold rush in Minas Gerais. But my grandfather told us that we are relatives with Jean Lannes. I highly doubt that. But It is fun to imagine that we have an ancestor such as Jean Lannes.

@basedkaiser5352

3 жыл бұрын

You probably are tbh. Lannes isn’t really a common name here in France such as Lefebvre.

@luccalannes1870

3 жыл бұрын

@@basedkaiser5352 its fun to imagine hahahah, i'll certainly Will tell this to my son

@mikestauffer7033

2 жыл бұрын

@@luccalannes1870 you know what to do, gather your men and take over brazil

@ClergetMusic

Жыл бұрын

Davout is from the same region of France my direct ancestors are from: Yonne. I also have several ancestors who fought for Napoleon, and they are almost all from Dammartin-les-Templiers.

@ClergetMusic

Жыл бұрын

@@basedkaiser5352 Clerget is not that widespread either, outside of Bourgogne.

Davout reminds me of Aurelian, stern commander, gifted strategist, miraculous administrator, but whose downfall was his iron hand and lack of charisma

@hervisari6477

3 жыл бұрын

Aurelian? Lack of charisma? The man united an empire that was litteraly splitted into 3 parts. He had the complete support of his legions and commanders. His dead was due to lack of honor (I am taking about his sercretary who made a mistake and was afraid of punishment so he made the generals of aurelian believe he was going to kill them thus causing his assassination). Davouts story reminds me more of Stilicho or Auteus.

@marshalllouis-nicolasdavou3840

3 жыл бұрын

I am flattered

Can't wait for the next series :))

@manfredthegreat

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. A rank of german generals in WW2 or Most famous Roman commanders would be great

@nicholasrowley947

3 жыл бұрын

It should be a ranking of the Generals/Marshals and Admirals of the Napoleonic era.

@patriotadam4091

3 жыл бұрын

@@manfredthegreat Ive been doing that in my free time. All the field marshalls, a few oberst generals, a few navy men and a few generals of the branch ill post my list below

@patriotadam4091

3 жыл бұрын

@@manfredthegreat Spectaclar 1. Erich von Manstien 2. Erwin Rommel 3. Walter Model 4. Albert Kesslering Amazing 5. Gerd von Rundstedt 6. Fedor von Bock 7. Hienz Guderian 8. Karl Donitz 9. Gotthard Henrici Very Good 10. Gunther von kluge 11. Ewald von Kliest 12. Wilhem List 13. Wilhem Ritter von Leeb 14. Hermann Balck 15. Erwin von Witzleben good 16. Erich Raeder 17. Walther von Brauchsitsch 18. Helmutt Wilberg 19. Hermann Hoth 20. Erich Hoepner 21. Maximillian von Wiechs 22. Edourd Dietl 23. Hans-Valentin Hube 24. Fredrich Frisius So So 25. Sepp Detrich 26.Helmuth Salmuth 27. Wilhiem Bittrich 28. Erhard Milch 29. Walther von Riechenau\ 30. Nikolas von Falkenhorst 31. Wolfram von Riechtoffen 32. Hugo Sperle 33. Eberhard von Mackensen 34. George von Kuchler 35. Felix Stiener 36. Ferdinand Schroner 37. Otto Ciliax 38. Conrad Albrecht Now they are all bad or irrelevant 39. Ernst Busch 40. Werner von Fritsch 41. Hermann Goring 42. Edourd Wagner 43. Wilheim Kietle 44. Hans Georg von Linderman 45. Werner von Bloomberg 46. Robert Ritter von Griem 47. Gerhard von Schwerim 48. Alfred Jodl 49.Fredrich Paulus 50. Franz Halder 51. Edourd von Bohm-Ermoli

@deteon1418

3 жыл бұрын

@@patriotadam4091 Cool list! 👌

The Indispensable Marshal was clearly cooler than I thought. His organization of supplies and armies, and his skills in implementations was enough to make him a very different of all marshals. I did not support Berthier earlier, but now, looks like he is hella underrated.

@NicolaW72

Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@geordiejones5618

Жыл бұрын

Berthier is one of history's truly great administrators. Revolutionized military organization to the point where virtually every military on Earth today follows his example, expanded to include naval and air combat. The Pentagon should give that man a holiday.

Legendary formation: Vanguard: Lannes Center: Soult Right Wing: Davout Left Wing: Suchet Rearguard: Ney Cavalry: Bessiere Artillery: Sernamont

@thehistoryvideogameandgame4730

3 жыл бұрын

I would’ve picked Murat as the Cavalry commander, But I agree with everyone else

@nickbenedek1499

3 жыл бұрын

I would pick Davout as a Right Wing and Lannes asa Vanguard that was an excelent strategy and one best marshal of napoleonic wars

@soundwavesuperior28

3 жыл бұрын

Murat should most definitely be in charge of the cavalry. He lead the largest cavalry charges *of the entire Napoleonic Wars*, much more prestigious and capable a cavalry officer than Bessieres, who, while capable, paled in comparison to the gallant figure Murat had surrounding his legendary skill & bravery as an officer of the cavalry.

@megasalexandros714

3 жыл бұрын

*Cavalry: Murat *Artillery: Drouot

@alpha-arthur5682

2 жыл бұрын

I’d put bessiere where ever the imperial guard was and put Murat as cavalry

Also, since Davout is the best Marshal, and the rivalry between Davout and Bernadotte is well known, I thought I might give some background on Davout and Bernadotte's relationship before and after Auerstadt. 1) Bernadotte and Davout were not on friendly terms before the battle since about 1802. At the time Napoleon had made Davout head of the military police, and as a consequence Davout had the unhappy task of monitoring the activities of his generals. It was at this time that Davout's subordinates sought to tie Bernadotte to the Donnadieu Conspiracy which sought to assassinate First Consul Napoleon. Davout moved by suspicion, and some dubious evidence, and if Fouche is to be believed, some resentment, had Bernadotte's house watched, and even had his mail opened. As it turns out, Bernadotte was not involved in the Donnadieu affair, nor the subsequent Plot of the Placards. When Bernadotte found out his personal letters to his wife had been opened, he threatened to horsewhip Davout, and challenged him to a duel. Bernadotte probably reacted too harshly. Napoleon managed to calm both parties down and by 1804 the two men were cooly civil to one another. Davout even attended a ball in Hannover, given by Bernadotte who was then governor there, and, according to the accounts of the ladies of high society, Davout surprised many as, despite his shabby appearance, he demonstrated extreme grace on the dance floor. Where he danced the night away until the wee hours of the morning. 2) In 1812 Napoleon decided to occupy Swedish Pomerania to secure his northern flank as a prelude to the invasion of Russia. Bernadotte had been Crown Prince of Sweden since 1810. Davout still nursed a substantial grudge against Bernadotte for what he openly perceived as having been abandoned at Auerstadt in 1806. That aside, as it is a whole post in itself, Napoleon gave Davout a chance to avenge himself on the hated Gascon. Napoleon put Davout in command of the operation to occupy Swedish Pomerania, to confiscate all property and to capture and imprison the garrison. Davout set the day for the attack on Bernadotte's birthday and proceeded to occupy the territory with his customary efficiency. So in some measure he got his revenge. However, the Occupation of Swedish territory had a cascading effect that later led to Napoleon's downfall. 3) Davout later had another opportunity to come to blows with Bernadotte. In 1813 Swedish troops reoccupied Swedish Pomerania as a member of the Coalition. Bernadotte later landed with a strong corps of 30,000 Swedes, and later joined by 30,000 Russians, 40,000 Prussians and 15,000 from North Germany, and was put in command of the Allied Army of the North. Contrary to Bernadotte's orders, a Swedish regiment took the initiative to occupy Hamburg, which had been abandoned by the French. Unfortunately for the Swedes, Hamburg was too far away from Allied lines to hold without a major effort (hence why Bernadotte did not want it occupied). Davout, with his corps of 35,000 moved in and chased the Swedes out of Hamburg and proceeded to occupy it until after Napoleon's abdication. Davout later moved to engage Bernadotte's army, and was advancing on Berlin, as part of a coordinated effort to capture the Prussian capital, when Bernadotte defeated Oudinot at GrossBeeran and the French retreated all the way back over the Elbe. Davout only had 30,000 troops with him and was forced to retreat in the face of 100,000 Swedish, Prussian and Russian troops. Davout was to make another effort to link-up with Ney's 60,000 troops to capture Berlin, but Ney's catastrophic defeat at Dennewitz at the hands of Bernadotte forced him to retreat again. Davout remained in Hamburg for the remainder of the War. 4) During the Siege of Hamburg during the winter and spring of 1814, Bernadotte commanded the Army blockading the city and he offered very generous terms to Davout: All French troops would be allowed to march back to France, with their weapons and baggage. They would not have to be put on parole and could rejoin the fight as soon as the returned to French lines. Davout declined to accept the terms and remained in Hamburg where he very competently repulsed an attempt by Bennigsen to take the city in December 1813. Davout launched a couple raids, but for the most part he and his troops, who were greatly needed in France, were left to their own devices.

@royeverson7015

3 жыл бұрын

Good job of providing context. While this production is entertaining and informative, it's biased and leaves out important details. At its best it inspires the curious to continue searching.

@aaronstorey9712

3 жыл бұрын

@@royeverson7015 biased? In what way

@royeverson7015

3 жыл бұрын

@@aaronstorey9712 I think Napoleon's virtues are exaggerated and some of his faults forgiven. The marshals' victories are impressive but loyalty to Napoleon is the measure, underemphasizing their character, devotion to France, and behavior during peacetime -- which, if I was French, would matter greatly in assessing a marshal of France. There is much left out about Bernadotte that would paint a different picture that doesn't fit the writer's narrative. Those interested in this period must live with the fact that being an enthusiast for Napoleon is more commercially lucrative than to be a skeptic.

@marshalllouis-nicolasdavou3840

3 жыл бұрын

You explain my rivalry with Bernadette well

@aaronstorey9712

3 жыл бұрын

@@royeverson7015 the analysis was largely performed by a french military historian as far as i can recall

Great job on this series. I know you will be moving on to other subjects for awhile and I look forward too it but I hope you consider revisiting Napoleon in the future for almost like a prequel series on his military career from after the siege of toulon up until right before he became emperor.

I couldn’t hold my tears when Napoleon’s letter to Lanne’s wife was read.

What a bunch of rockstars these guys were. As varied, colorful and exciting as the cast of a well-written best seller. And what an amazing string of episodes! I only wish i had learned history like this at school. Would have had a hell of a time at it!

What an incredible generation of men France had (and women because they also played a role.) Not only in military field but also in Science, Laws, Arts, ...

@AL73250

3 жыл бұрын

women?

@giokun100

3 жыл бұрын

@@AL73250 he wants to be politically correct, lol

@omarbradley6807

3 жыл бұрын

@@giokun100 Read about Marie Therese Figueur, she developed some anti-insurgency methods during her spanish campaign. or the women who fought on during the russian retreat with much more bravery than men, to the point of no surrender. (that is just examples in the military)

@onetwothreefourfive12345

3 жыл бұрын

Lol. Women

@pierren___

3 жыл бұрын

@@omarbradley6807 Thanks 😲

I must have watched part 5 at least 20 times, the part about Marshal Ney's fighting retreat was so darn inspirational. Part 6 did not disappoint. Thank you so much for this!

@thomascatty379

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, that part about Ney was intense

Alexander had his Diadochi, and Napoleon his Marshals!!! great series!!!

Before the Waterloo campaign, Napoleon gather his soldier in front of his Palace. Davout walk toward napoleon and ask " Emperor, are you not bringing me as your general in this campaign?" Napoleon hug Davout and reply " it was you only I can entrust Paris with"

And here we are at the end of a beautiful arc called Napoleon's Marshals. Epic history TV as a fan and a subscriber I salute you and hope for great things to come.

An incredible adventure from beginning to end! I always knew Davout would be ranked number 1 although I only wish Lannes had survived 1809, I reckon he would have been Napoleons finest perhaps even changing the course of future events

@onetwothreefourfive12345

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree. Easily #1 slot if not for that freak cannon ball.

@natehammar7353

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed. Lannes could have turned the tide At Leipzig or Waterloo. In fact, Lannes leading the vanguard instead of Ney, who was always too impetuous, would likely have throttled the Coalition.

@ironduke7423

3 жыл бұрын

totally agree, by the time of the 1809 campaign he also started to lose some of his extreme hot-headedness. just imagine what a calm Lannes who could easily jump into his old ferocity could do in the later campaigns.

@somewhere6

3 жыл бұрын

@@natehammar7353 Difficult to argue with that. Lannes at Quatre Bras would have sent Wellington reeling back. If put in pursuit of the Prussians after Ligny, we know how that would have turned out.

Legends tell that Davout was bald because his head needed air cooling as his brain often overheated from his own genius, and that his stuttering and limited social skills are caused by lag

@The_Liszty.9664

2 жыл бұрын

lol

Davout was like a postman : always deliver

@joshuagrover795

9 ай бұрын

The fact that Davout's III Corps impressed twice over within a year is incredible.

There’s one more person I promised a Marshal’s Baton but died before receiving it... Do a short special for General Louis-Vincent-Joseph Le Blond de Saint-Hilaire (1766-1809).

@Another_Caesar

3 жыл бұрын

They mentioned him in part 1 as an honorable mention. Shame he never lived long enough to receive his baton. He’s one of my favorites

@RaduOsraldescu

3 жыл бұрын

Hero of Austerlitz 07

@marshalllouis-nicolasdavou3840

3 жыл бұрын

My Emporer Do you think I could have saved you from downfall if you had listened to me at borodino

Last time I was this early, Napoleon wasn't even trying to invade Russia yet

@mcglynn20

3 жыл бұрын

Last time I was this early Prussia was the best army in Europe.

Napoleon: "I hereby declare the narrator as Marshall of this KZread"

@Leo-rt2vo

3 жыл бұрын

cringe

@ae3464

2 жыл бұрын

@@Leo-rt2vo *no one cared*

To say I’m obsessed with this series is an understatement. I return for a complete watch through on a monthly basis. Thanks Toby

I just wanted to thank you having finished this series despite the views not being as high as on some other videos, it just shows your dedication to this topic and history in general.

In 40 days will be the 200 years of the death of Napoleon. On May 5, 2021, raise a glass for the Emperor and his extraordinary Marshals!

“The cowards will die in Siberia, the brave will die on the field of honor.”

@htrland

3 жыл бұрын

This quote just seems so ahead of its time.

@reeyees1

3 жыл бұрын

First I laughed, and then I got pumped up and ready to die.

@Durahan82

3 жыл бұрын

The German 6th army at Stalingrad : BRUH!!!!

@thinkingagain5966

3 жыл бұрын

@@Durahan82 almost 1 million germans died in stalingrad

@nykolap.5484

3 жыл бұрын

Thinking Again: Thanks Google

Why do people always start cutting onions when Lannes and Aspern-Essling is brought up? E-excuse me for a bit...

Marshal Berthier, Lannes and Davout. If only those marshals were there in Waterloo he might won.

@somewhere6

3 жыл бұрын

With those 3 running the show, then theoretically, the moody Napolean and his stomach problems would not have been necessary. However, someone would have to be the figurehead among those other personalities.

@drob3820

3 жыл бұрын

Had all 3 been alive and utilized correctly, Waterloo would never have happened. Why Davout wasn't at Leipzig is dumb founding. Had Lannes and the Iron Marshall been at that battle the French may well have won

@DarthPlato

3 жыл бұрын

I do not believe that the outcome of Waterloo would be different, if Davout had been present, instead of Grouchy.

@MarkhasSteelfort

3 жыл бұрын

@@DarthPlato Waterloo would have been a French victory with Davout. However, after that...Good luck with incoming Austrian and Russian Armies.

@DarthPlato

3 жыл бұрын

What would Davout's role be? If he replaced Ney, then things would be different for sure. I doubt very much that would happen. I doubt Davout would replace Soult as CoS. But if Davout replaces Grouchy, then the same problem remains. After Ligny, Napoleon waited until the next day to issue orders to pursue the retreating Prussians--much too late. And these orders were very vaguely spoken by Bonaparte and written down by Soult. Once that French wing travels up the length of the Dyle river, then it is trapped there, unable to lend any hand at Waterloo the following day. There was a reason why Napoleon chose Davout to remain in Paris--it is not the mistake that many people suppose. Nor would I put Davout's ability ahead of Napoleon himself. As much as I respect Davout, I don't rate him ahead of Wellington, who led 70 battles and lost none.

Ah yes, at last. Jean Lannes, my absolute favorite of Napoleons Marshals.

@jeanlanes962

3 жыл бұрын

Same, I still cry sometimes about his death

@julianius484

3 жыл бұрын

Man what a sad death. To get a cannon ball hit while trying to get away from your friends death...

I need to visit Paris as soon as this stench of a lockdown is done. I have an overwhelming urge to visit Napoleons tomb, and Lannes, and Ney and Davout. In fact, all that rest in Paris.

Davout testifying for Ney, Mcdonald vouched for Davout; these were the real homies---wholesome.

@joshuagrover795

6 ай бұрын

Despite the rivalries between the Marshals, they usually defended each other strongly. Macdonald, ensuring Davout's rank, income, and pension, was restored to him was very noble and a testament to his "Outspokeness" resolve. Despite Davout's actions, stripping such a fine commander bare was very cold and an insult to the troops who fought with Davout.

Napoleon: Soldiers, who's your marshal? French soldiers: DAVOUT! DAVOUT! DAVOUT! 😁

@cjthegood

3 жыл бұрын

@@Guy-sb5hf Just go with the pun, dude!

@omarbradley6807

3 жыл бұрын

@@Guy-sb5hf MacDonald was not probably so wanted. He lost almost every battle he comanded, and was a bit cursed for being asociated with Dummoriez and Moreau. Still a good person

@rishi7629

3 жыл бұрын

Somone give this lad a chariot...

@vibingdude8065

3 жыл бұрын

@@rishi7629 yes sirrr

@Akabari100

3 жыл бұрын

@@omarbradley6807 Yeah, but I think Macdonald is still a bit underrated- and Epic History gives him his due diligence. He had a mixed/okay record in instances where he was given independent commands, which is better than what a lot of Napoleon's other marshals could do. There's a reason Napoleon never disgraced him- only a handful of marshals could be trusted to lead on their own.

This channel really lives up to its name and quite frankly the best in the platform, I really feel bad for marshal Berthier though in particular because he probably wasn't expecting to die in such a manner and if it was suicide there are more ways to do the "job" without it being gruesome and painful such as what had happened to him, marshal Lannes too although quite sad his wife cheated on him atleast he knew how much people and the emperor himself loved him before he had died, imo Davout was severely under-utilized by the Napoleon, he had so much potential on the wars decisive battle grounds but I'm sure i speak for everyone when I say that Davout truly deserves the number 1 spot, Thank you for making such an incredible Napoleonic war series and I'm sad and happy at the same time that this Napoleons marshal series has come to an end, hopefully a full part video will be released soon thank you for your hard work and dedication EHTV much love to you guys there

@crownprincesebastianjohano7069

3 жыл бұрын

Berthier's end is particularly sad because he had finally received the peace and time with his family that he had really wanted since 1810. At his age he was well and done with fighting by 1812 and was very mopey during the Russian Campaign. He really did well for himself having both his wife and his mistress become friends (a huge win for him!), and living together at times. He also liked his Bavarian in-laws and looked forward to retirement.

@mwnciboo

3 жыл бұрын

Pfffrttt...Lannes will have had his little chap in every woman he could get his hands on. If not, he wouldn't be French! XD

Hands down, this is THE most interesting series I have ever seen on KZread. I forwarded this to all my close contacts and everyone loved it. Thanks a ton, Chads.

Prussians advancing on a single french core: *Why do i hear boss music?*

@Maslenain

3 жыл бұрын

It's "corps" for you, monsieur.

Guys,we fans of epic history tv shall now cry and smile as well A great series has come to an end 😢☺

@cv4809

3 жыл бұрын

What a loss for KZread, and for me

I just recently bought a sword and pistol from Napoleon souvenirs after seeing it on this channel and I must say I’m very pleased

@user-qz4cq1cb4w

3 жыл бұрын

Was thinking to buy them myself as well. Are they enjoyable;

J'accord. I agree that Davout and Lannes were the two best marshals. (retired infantry officer and lifelong history student).

3 mins in and it hurts 😂😂 I’ve always said Napoleon would have been Napoleon without Ney, or Lannes, or Davout. But he wouldn’t have been Napoleon without Berthier.

@ChurchsofChrist

3 жыл бұрын

This is very true!

Finally...after all these months here we are here at last lads! A million thanks to EpicHistoryTV for this brilliantly researched and spectacularly well presented series!

Last time I was this early, The Prussians were retreating from Jena.

Could you imagine a series of the same caliber of "Band of Brothers" being made about Napolean and his Marshalls. It's truly staggering how much reality posseses so much drama.

This series has been stellar! I've been waiting for this part to come out ever since I saw the first one. Thank you very much for the depth about these Grand Hommes D'Histoire!

Who else believes death of Marshal Lannes was like a siren of Napoleon’s downfall??? @Epic History TV. Thanks for this masterpiece✌️ If Napoleon’s top enemies video come I think no 1 of top 10 would be 1)Kutuzov 2)Wellington 3)Charles

@JaM-R2TR4

3 жыл бұрын

Kutuzov no1? he was a drunkard.. Barclay de Tolly was more capable, but neglected by Russians because of his nonrussian background...

@soundwavesuperior28

3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, Wellington was not a superior rival to Napoleon than Archduke Charles was.

@user-nkmaretsik

3 жыл бұрын

I would put also Schwarzenberg he took the lessons of Archduke Charles and used them with devasteting results

@christopheroddy2373

3 жыл бұрын

I note we're all forgetting Blucher here - saving the Coalition at Liepzig and Waterloo? Surely he should be up there also. My top 5 is 1. Blucher (Constant thorn to Napoleon in 1813, 1814 and 1815 - including playing a pivotal role in two critical battles - maybe more but I can't remember them off the top of my head) 2. Schwarzenburg (He took lessons from past defeats and orchestrated a messy multi-national army into one that could defeat a world-beating empire) 3. Charles (The first to orchestrate and inflict a major defeat of the Emperor himself, unfortunatly he didn't really have the opportunity to capitalize on Aspern, leading to an eventual defeat at Wagram) 4. Bagration (I feel like I should put him higher as possibly the most consistent Russian general, with brave actions at Austerlitz and Borodino, although he didn't orchestrate a major battle by himself. However, his co-operation with Barclay at Borodino means he at least was willing to put aside rivalries in a battle situation - unlike many French marshals...) 5. Wellington (Constant thorn in the Empire's side, although he was better at dealing at Napoleon's marshals rather than the Emperor himself - narrowly avoiding defeat at Waterloo) Please note that the order of these 5 can change, this is just the order I think is most appropriate for them. Note also that Kutuzov, Barclay and Moore at least are also good generals, but are not in my top 5 for one reason or another.

@sayedhusson3876

3 жыл бұрын

@@christopheroddy2373 Agree with that

I first discovered this channel when I watched world war 1 1914, and I’ve never stopped watching since. Thanks epic history, and keep up this amazing work!

@gerilala839

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you didnt get wounded by writing this comment

@cdubs1237

3 жыл бұрын

I did actually fall off my chair...

Final installment in this series - top 3 as predicted, Berthier, Lannes and Davout. Absolutely made my night 👌. Love your amazing, informative content, keep up the fantastic work!

Just want to say THANK YOU for producing this series. Sincerely, I've watched it while taking a university course on Napoleon and this has added so much insight into the Grand Armee's victory's and defeats, and helped to inform my opinion on Napoleon immensely and I had brought the Marshals and their contributions up in class discussion regarding Napoleons sucess and defeat. Thank you for the education of the Marshals, my favorite Marshals are Ney, Murat and Lannes, I may buy at least one Mug, probably Lannes.

Amazing series. A true masterpiece, Toby! Truly great. An all-time great series.

Today is 200 Hundred Years from the Greek Revolution of 1821 and 2500 years from the Persian Wars. You did a fine thing uploading this video.

Truly epic work as always. Thank you so much for covering this incredibly epic era.

Sincerely THEE best history channel on KZread. Such quality in graphics and audio (narration and music). A truly epic series!

Who would win the battle: Lannes' vanguard vs. Ney's rearguard.

@nicbahtin4774

3 жыл бұрын

Davout right wing

@VRichardsn

3 жыл бұрын

@@nicbahtin4774 Nobody expects Davout's right wing.

@1815MichelNey

3 жыл бұрын

Lannes

@MrMiibez

3 жыл бұрын

@@1815MichelNey Bruh have some faith in your own abilities

@crownprincesebastianjohano7069

3 жыл бұрын

@@1815MichelNey Oh, come now my friend! Don't cut yourself short (never make that joke around Napoleon)!

Well that was a brilliant series! I hope we'll get to see Napoleon's enemies ranked in the same style sometime in the future too.

@vutienphuc1519

3 жыл бұрын

Bruh, i doubt that 100% Wellington is number 1

@marcus1992000

3 жыл бұрын

Thats a great idea

I have enjoyed this series on the Napoleonic Wars so much: accurate content, outstanding story telling and incredible searching have contributed to making this such an epic series. I want to thank you for that

Thanks for that splendid series! I don't miss any video about Napoleonic wars. My compliments to all members of the channel responsible for this wonderful work. Can't wait for the next serie. Bravo!