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Sign UpMeet Husein Gradascevic, the "Dragon of Bosnia"! 🐉🇧🇦 This Bosniak Kapetan led a powerful revolt against the Ottoman Empire in 1831. Born into Bosnia's military elite, Gradascevic fiercely defended Bosniak privileges and demanded autonomy. His cunning tactics and victories stunned the Ottomans for two years! Though ultimately defeated at the Battle of Stup, his bravery and leadership earned him legendary status among Bosniaks. Explore the story of this Bosnian hero and his fight for autonomy! #HuseinGradascevic #DragonOfBosnia #BosnianHistory #OttomanEmpire #BosnianRevolt #Kapetan #19thCenturyHistory #HistoryShorts #BalkanHistory #EuropeanHistory #MilitaryHistory #Bosniaks #BosnianHero #OttomanHistory #Rebellion #Christos #Gradacac
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Kings and Generals began remaking its animated historical documentary on the history of the Ottoman empire with the first season in which we will cover the Rise of the Ottoman Empire from the humble beginnings as a small Turkic Beylik to the Fall of Constantinople 1453 covering all the major battles including Nicopolis, Kosovo, Ankara, Varna, Rovine and much more, as the Ottoman sultans fought the Eastern Roman, Serbian, Bulgarian empires, as well as Venice, the Timurids, Hungary, Wallachia, various crusades and more (https://youtu.be/TDLmsiqhgns). The second season will start with the events that happened after the Fall of Constantinople in 1453, as the Ottomans rebuilt the city and reformed their empire. The wars in Europe continued, though, with the siege of Belgrade in 1456.
The video was made by Ilhan Altunkaya, while the script was written by Ege Güneş (youtube.com/c/OttomanHistoryHub). This video was narrated by Officially Devin (youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ). The art was created by Nargiz Isaeva. Machinimas by MalayArcher on Total War: Attila engine.
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00:00 - The Road to Belgrade
01:36 - Ottoman Reforms Under Mehmed II
07:20 - War with Serbia (1454-1456)
11:10 - The Siege of Belgrade Begins
15:30 - Hunyadi’s Counterattack
18:40 - Ottoman Defeat and Aftermath
#Documentary #Ottomans #Belgrade
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Uncover the incredible adaptability of Balkan villagers during the tumultuous Balkan Wars! 🤯 Leon Trotsky's insightful correspondence from this era reveals a fascinating truth: for many Macedonian peasants, regional identity and survival trumped the rising tide of nationalism sweeping through European cities. Imagine multilingual villagers deftly navigating shifting allegiances: Serbian Orthodoxy for Serb armies, Bulgarian Exarchate for Bulgarians, Greek Archbishop for Greeks, and even loyalty to the Ottoman Empire and the Ecumenical Patriarch before any army arrived! 🧐 This wasn't about grand nationalistic ideals; it was about practical survival in a complex, ever-changing landscape. These "sneaky" peasants, far from being naive, were keenly aware of their local needs and adapted to survive, revealing a grounded pragmatism that contrasts sharply with the nationalist fervor of the urban elites. Dive into this micro-history lesson and see how real-world survival often overshadows abstract political ideologies. #BalkanHistory #Macedonia #NationalismVsSurvival #HistoryShorts #OttomanEmpire #Serbia #Bulgaria #Greece #LeonTrotsky #PeasantLife #ShortDocumentary #VillageCulture #AdaptiveStrategies #HistoricalInsights #BalkanWars #RegionalIdentity #EverydayHistory
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Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of middle ages and medieval period continues with a video on the rise of the Habsburgs, as we discuss the origins of the dynasty. The Habsburg dynasty began with a legend—Radbot, a young Swabian noble, lost his hawk and discovered a perfect site for a castle. This fortress, Habsburg, would later lend its name to one of history’s most powerful families. From their humble beginnings in Swabia, the Habsburgs expanded their influence through strategic marriages and land acquisitions. Their rise culminated in the election of Rudolf I, who clashed with Ottokar of Bohemia at the Battle of Marchfeld (1278), securing Austria for his family. However, their ambitions led to fierce conflicts, including the Battle of Morgarten (1315) against the Swiss Confederacy and the Battle of Mühldorf (1322) against Bavaria. Despite setbacks, the Habsburgs remained a key force in the Holy Roman Empire. The Golden Bull of 1356 cemented their role in Imperial politics, setting the stage for their later dominance.
Why Was Germany so Fragmented in the Middle Ages: https://youtu.be/EiB8sMHxGqM
Eastern Roman Empire: Why So Many Civil Wars?: https://youtu.be/SK_yHooLu1s
What Did the Europeans Think About the Eastern Romans?: https://youtu.be/Qu6NnWj1EZ8
Were the Eastern Romans and Arabs Always at War?: https://youtu.be/nBMP6yRAOZg
Great Schism Between Greek and Latin Christianity: https://youtu.be/a6rWf0k8d78
How Islam Split into the Sunni and Shia Branches: https://youtu.be/-85dXjgMiSU
Rise of the Cossacks: https://youtu.be/UQ_ocyTRRIE
Crusades From the Muslim Perspective: https://youtu.be/t8RZtYvW02g
Early Muslim Expansion - Yarmouk, Al-Qadisiyyah: https://youtu.be/r2cEIDZwG5M
Early Muslim Expansion - Egypt and Iran: https://youtu.be/baHT2nR5Wr4
Muslim Schism: https://youtu.be/-85dXjgMiSU
Third Crusade: https://youtu.be/jCyCSgsFXKQ
Fourth Crusade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Vp_IENiSnA&list=PLaBYW76inbX4ZjR4rodOOSc-zL1orP4hW
First Crusade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkyYjpYLORI&list=PLaBYW76inbX6RqjG027zLO_svn3Fdv7Qa
Sultanate of Women in the Ottoman Empire: https://youtu.be/OEzS8D4IidA
How the German Empire Provoked Ottoman Jihad in WWI: https://youtu.be/8LCpbgVx9kY
Ottoman Battles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txyqS5yuw30&list=PLaBYW76inbX5BKGRPzlqdztQySZmJLjJt
Why the Ottomans Never Colonized America: https://youtu.be/lM_Wzt_Z228
Why the Ottoman Sultans Killed their Brothers: https://youtu.be/vN7LgUIOAVw
Cem Sultan: Ottoman Prince in the Heart of Europe: https://youtu.be/3w9POQMt5jk
Ottoman Pirates: https://youtu.be/5jguevSDIuY
Turkification of Anatolia: https://youtu.be/JBgq1taoUsY
Hashashins: https://youtu.be/vG8qmlKdRjs
Christian Schism: https://youtu.be/a6rWf0k8d78
Mos Maiorum: What led to the fall of the Roman Republic?: https://youtu.be/BNWfDWk6ohM
How Rome Conquered Greece: https://youtu.be/v5q1rerf-qw
Caesar in Gaul: https://youtu.be/LRV185XaMIM
Animation: Michael Merc youtube.com/@MercenaryCamp, Kate Korolko, Alexander Yakovenko
Artwork: Vadym Berkutenko
Script: Hleb L.
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00:00 - The Legend of Radbot and the Founding of Habsburg
02:18 - Humble Beginnings in Swabia
05:50 - The Rise of the Habsburgs and Imperial Aspirations
11:40 - The War with Ottokar and the Battle of Marchfeld (1278)
19:23 - Habsburg Expansion and the Battle of Morgarten (1315)
23:23 - The Civil War and the Battle of Mühldorf (1322)
23:59 - The Golden Bull and the Road to Revival
#Documentary #Habsburgs #HolyRomanEmpire
Enter the age of gunpowder and cavalry with the Caracole maneuver! 💥🔫 This captivating cavalry tactic dominated 16th and 17th-century battlefields. Imagine a formation of heavily armed horsemen, typically 12 ranks deep, advancing at a controlled gallop towards the enemy. The crucial moment: upon reaching firing range, each rank would unleash a volley from their wheellock pistols, then execute a precise wheeling movement known as the caracole, retreating to the formation's rear to reload. 🔄 As the first rank withdrew, the second seamlessly took its place, creating a continuous, wave-like cycle of advance, fire, and retreat. When executed flawlessly, the Caracole delivered a sustained rate of fire, maximizing damage while minimizing the time cavalrymen were exposed to enemy fire. Witness its effectiveness in historical accounts, like the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh, where Spanish forces under Dom Pedro de Gamoa skillfully employed the Caracole to harass Scottish pike formations. 😎 Delve into the tactics of medieval cavalry and the evolution of warfare in the gunpowder age! #MedievalWarfareTechniques #CavalryTactics #CaracoleManeuver #MilitaryHistoryExplained #16thCenturyWarfare #17thCenturyBattles #GunpowderAge #HistoryShorts #BattlefieldTactics #PinkieCleughBattle #DomPedrodeGamoa #WarfareHistory #TacticalEvolution #CavalryPistols #MedievalMilitary
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Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Middle Ages. continues with an episode on history of Germany and Europe. The Holy Roman Empire was one of history’s most complex and fragmented political entities. A chaotic mix of states, its borders remained a mess for centuries. In this video, we explore why it stayed decentralized and how feudalism played a key role in its rise and fragmentation. A major factor in its political struggles was the power struggle between the Papacy and the Emperor, which led to conflicts like the Investiture Controversy. Meanwhile, the Golden Bull of 1356 formalized the empire’s fragmented structure by empowering the nobility and limiting the emperor’s authority. Despite efforts at centralization, the Habsburgs’ attempts at reform only temporarily strengthened the empire before it crumbled under external pressures. Finally, after centuries of division, the fall of the Holy Roman Empire in 1806 marked the end of an era.
Why Was Italy so Fragmented in the Middle Ages?: https://youtu.be/L9m5kifZjhU
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The video was made by Sebastiao Reis, while the script was developed by Hleb L, the video was narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ)
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00:00 - The Holy Roman Empire: A Mess of Borders
02:06 - The Rise of Feudalism and Fragmentation
07:02 - The Struggle for Power: Papacy vs. Emperor
12:00 - The Golden Bull and the Rise of Nobility
15:37 - The Habsburgs’ Attempts at Reform
18:07 - The Fall of the Holy Roman Empire
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Step back into ancient Iberia and witness the brilliance of the Cantabrian Circle! 🛡️🐎 Known in Spanish as "La Vuelta Cantábrica," this ingenious military tactic, attributed to the Cantabri people of northern Spain, was a marvel of ancient cavalry warfare. Picture a circular formation of skilled horsemen, each meticulously following the leader, creating a dynamic, rotating wall of equine power. 🔄 The brilliance lay in the coordinated attack: horsemen would strategically rotate to the outer edge, unleash a volley of projectiles – spars, javelins, arrows – and then seamlessly retreat to the inner circle to reload, all while maintaining the circle's integrity. The effect? A relentless, continuous stream of projectiles designed to harass, taunt, and disrupt enemy formations, particularly less mobile infantry units. 🔥 More than just an attack, the Cantabrian Circle was a sophisticated maneuver to control the battlefield, lure out enemy forces, and maintain a safe distance. Explore this fascinating example of ancient military innovation!
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Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with another video on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine with the updates of January 2025. The war in Ukraine continues with significant developments on the battlefield. Russian forces have made gains in Donbas, capturing key locations like Velyka Novosilka and pushing toward Pokrovsk. Ukraine struggles with manpower shortages, despite lowering the draft age to 25. Calls to mobilize 18-year-olds are growing, but Zelensky resists, arguing that existing brigades lack sufficient weapons. The diplomatic front sees increasing discussions on possible negotiations, with Trump’s administration proposing a ceasefire along current frontlines, but both Ukraine and Russia have major reservations. Meanwhile, North Korea has reportedly sent troops and military equipment to aid Russia, further complicating the situation. Ukraine continues to receive Western aid, but questions remain about future U.S. support. In the conclusion, we examine Ukraine’s visually confirmed equipment losses, showing the heavy toll of war on both sides.
Pacific War Series: youtu.be/MEgIHN63ojU?list=PLaBYW76inbX4kE52CPUvx8gZ7CQyjweEg
Modern Warfare series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX4NYr_WkbaW5KfYwqTAxn08
Video: Maksym Dimarov
Script: Turgut Gambar
Narration: Officially Devin
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00:00 - The diplomatic landscape of the war
01:18 - Battlefield developments and Russian advances
06:10 - Ukraine’s manpower crisis and mobilization issues
09:25 - International military aid and diplomatic responses
11:40 - The role of North Korea and geopolitical shifts
13:20 - Casualties, losses, and the ongoing impact of war
#Documentary #Kursk #Ukraine #UkraineConflict #RussiaUkraine #globalcrisis
Acoustic shadows—mysterious phenomena where terrain, wind, or temperature muffle sounds—shaped Civil War history! At the Battle of Seven Pines, General Joseph Johnston couldn’t hear his own army fighting due to redirected soundwaves, while Richmond civilians heard cannonfire clearly. At Gaines’ Mill, observers watched a silent battle unfold. Even Ulysses S. Grant missed critical cues at Iuka when winds stifled battle noise, costing him victory. Discover how nature’s quirks altered warfare! 🔇⚔️
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Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the early modern history and history of the United States of America continues with a new series on the Civil War. Previously, we have covered the American Revolution - the War of American Independence (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5_jkn_ODCM&list=PLaBYW76inbX6qMQ2CfpU0TUTxW3-D00nU). The set up episode of our Civil War series will discuss why the South seceded and the real reason behind the American Civil War (https://youtu.be/E_rV6QGjRmQ), while the first episode will describe how and why the American Civil War happened (https://youtu.be/o96xUF5mjOs). The first shots were fired with the Bleeding Kansas in 1854–1861 and John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859, but the war started with the Confederate secession and the attack on Fort Sumter in April of 1861 and the first battle of Bull Run in July of 1861 (https://youtu.be/akciSbEka_E). In the aftermath, Lincoln and his commander McClellan launched the Peninsula Campaign, hoping to take the Confederate capital of Richmond during the Seven Days Battles and win the war quickly. (https://youtu.be/7ky86GF-cW0). These events allowed Lee to go on an offensive, leading to the second battle of Manassas (Bull Run), Cedar Mountain and Antietam (https://youtu.be/RNUA2vEklIQ). The war continued with the battles of Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg in 1862.
Videos on American history:
American Revolution - https://youtu.be/yRfAoxJj5j8
When America Invaded Russia - https://youtu.be/7rRq3McTnYs
Tecumseh and the Native American Resistance - https://youtu.be/cH-T2aY4DPY
History of the American Mafia - https://youtu.be/jUne3fMzPKU
Battle of New Orleans - https://youtu.be/IH6CsX_nOVs
The video was made by Antoni Kamerans, while the script was researched and written by David Ernenwein. This video was narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ). Machinima by Malay Archer.
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00:00 - The failure of Lee's Maryland invasion
01:35 - The emancipation proclamation
04:05 - The struggle to replace McClellan
06:40 - The Fredericksburg campaign
10:55 - The battle of Fredericksburg
15:20 - The Chancellorsville campaign
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