I hope you enjoy the latest installment of our series on Napoleon's First Campaign - this one includes one of the most famous moments of the Napoleonic legend - the bridge at Arcole! Thanks to G2A for sponsoring this video - get great deals on games and other digital products here: www.g2a.com/n/epichistortytv Thank you all for watching and if you want to support future videos, go here: www.patreon.com/EpicHistoryTV

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Arcole Bridge made Napoleon a legend. It also showed why Massena was an incredible general

Hard to believe Napoleon was a real person, his life is an incredible story

I was pleasantly surprised by the Austrians fighting ability in this video. Alvinczi gave a pretty tough fight and napoleon narrowly avoided disaster multiple times.

The iconic portrait of him at the bridge at Arcole ❤

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you know how those 14 years old girls scream when they see their favourite kpop idol? that's me right now.

For those unfamiliar with it, it is quite remarkable to know that, about a year prior to this, Napoléon wrote a romantic novella which included a scene quite amazingly similar (not identical of course) to the Bridge at Arcole. You have to wonder if it ever crossed his mind as his own page sprang to life before him.

The Battle of the Arcole Bridge, Napoleon's defining moment in Italy. On and around this bridge, The Little Corporal risked everything, including his own life, to survive and succeed. This is where his men will see what his commander in chief is really made of and the morale of the army will rise decisively. This is where his legend and the absolute faith of the French army in Bonaparte will be fixed. I am looking forward to this video and the moment to see it in all its splendor.

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As an Italian from Mantua who has always watched and enjoyed your videos, it’s so thrilling and moving to see historical campaigns being narrated that take place not just in my country, but in the places I’m most familiar with in the world!

"Then the commander of the army of Italy himself draws his sabre, picks up a standard and runs forward" That line just gives me goose bumps and in tune with the music too. Man, Napoleon was just a born leader! Throughout all his campaigns, he usually got involved and lead by example. True Leader

I just started reading War and Peace this morning, and it's wonderful to get some context for Prince Andrew's mention of Napoleon's conduct at Arcole during Anna Pávlovna's opening soiree. What wonderful timing!

This is such an intricate battle! Must have been a tough one to edit but you did it brilliantly as always

This is where Napoleon's luck nearly ran out and his life and ambitions cut very short. Can't wait!

My favorite Napoleonic painting by Horace Vernet. I know it's romanticized but it depicts the early hallmarks of what made Napoleon one of the greatest military commanders in history; personal bravery, tactical brilliance, and electrifying charisma that inspires men to great feats of courage.

OK, this one honestly had me on the edge of my seat, totally engrossed with the back-and-forth, and thinking "How is Napoleon going to get out of this one" several times as the story twisted and turned. I knew the broad terms of this campaign, but not the particulars of this particular battle.

One of the best narrators I've ever heard in my life...

I love Antoine-Jean Gros's painting of Napoleon on the Arcole Bridge. Besides, he's an eyewitness of this event

I live in Arcole, on a street bearing the name of a french tambourine {Estienne}. Near m house there is the old barrack of the croatian troops. The bridge is still there, next to it a monument commemorating the victor, the only one surviving in europe. The football team of the town is called Napoleonica, where I played man years. Unfortunately he wold sold our territory to the Austrian later...

This is where the fun begins.

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Napoleon's Italian campaign is vastly ovelooked. Everybody knows about battles of Lodi and Arcole, but that's all. I as a fan of Napoleon didn't know most of this. Thank you for this series so I can learn much more about him ;)

I already liked this video because your track record shows EVERYTHING you put out is EPIC. Always glad to see notifications from you!

Huge respect to wurmser holding the city

“Grenadiers! Come and seek your colour!”

Normally don't write comments, but this video was of such astonishing quality. The storytelling and video gave me chills. Even a little tear in admiration of Napoleon trying to motivate his troops on the bridge. Love you guys! Keep up the good work!

Some Austrian victories in there is so good to see. Focused on so many of Napoleons large victories and defeats, this more tatical stuff is amazing on both sides.

The only problem with this series is it leaves me wanting more! Cant wait for the next episode

The only sad part is that we must wait for another video for some time. Outstanding!!! As always I will point out that it is worth doing other campaigns of Revolutionary Wars. Flanders campaigns, earlier Italian campaigns, war in the Wandee, Swiss Expedition, Egypt Expedition, Naval battles, War of the Pyrenees, Rhine campaigns, Dutch campaign 1799, and ofc: best generals of the French army and coalition armies. Maybe even French Revolution itself in the detailed version.

You should do a video on Archduke Charles's 1796 campaign in Germany, which happened simultaneously with Napoleon's in Italy.

Great pronounce of the names, great explanations and great video indeed ♥️ Greetings from Arcole 🇮🇹

this battle was fascinating, the battlefield was on such narrow ground that momentum completely drove the course of the battle it was such a seesaw affair and was such an incredibly crazy risk, Napoleon basically challenged Alvinczi to a knife fight in the back of a moving carriage

Finally the episode that I was waiting the most: the one about my little town of Arcole! For anyone who's interested Napoleone, after winning the war against Austria, had an obelisc built in front of the bridge on the Alpone torrent that can still be admired to this day and it's the only one present in Italy. My town has nothing else to offer, aside from a small museum dedicated to Napoleone, but it's very close to Soave and between the beautiful cities of Verona and Vicenza.

Been enjoying the huge map detail on Napoleon’s campaign in Italy I could only imagine and hope this series continues to his Egyptian campaign!

I can’t wait for the next episode, the Napoleonic wars are one of my favorite historical topics

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I've been reading Andrew Roberts's 900 page biography called "Napoleon: A Life" and these animated maps help so much in truly picturing all the moving pieces of the battles. Thank you so much!

That battle was BANANAS....all the back and forth. Wow.

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The quality and drama of these superb films means that I’m not only excited for the conclusion of this series, but practically giddy for “Napoleon in Egypt”. It’s a pleasure to support this channel! Keep up the fire, Epic History TV!

Anyone else ignore wikipedia articles of Napoleon in Italy to not get spoiled? loool

That "ruse de guerre" strategy gave me goosebumps. Can't wait for the next video. Good Job Epic History TV. @22:50

The Rise of Napoleon is a story for the ages.

Damn those battles were beyond exhausting. Constant atta ks, retreats, breaks, counterattacks and so forth ..

Still love to see an episode dedicated to Suvorov's campaign in Italy. Also a full one on the life of Peter the Great

The best historical series of Napoleon, great work, keep it up.

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Unlucky to be not born in napoleonic era and witness the action in person. But lucky to have Epic History in this era who made his journey come to full life!!! ❤

Thank you once again for this wonderful series! « Vive Bonaparte » and long live Epic History!

Thank you Epic History TV! This may have been your best video yet. Napoleon really was a superior being

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Bravery and cowardice are equally contagious.

"Only the 51st Demi Brigade is across, though it gamely begins advancing on Arcole." Insane. What a bunch of animals those guys were.

In Arcole there's a obelisk, made to celebrate the Napoleon's victory.

That was absolutely thrilling. I cannot remember the last time I was so singularity focused on the screen. Truly a stunning job.

The production value in these videos from voice and animation to research and writing is just truly phenomenal. Especially the maps so freaking dope.

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Another great episode of an amazing series. Amazing job like always!

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If I remember correctly, at 11:51, this is what Napoleon did during the battle for Paris: he took a huge gamble by going behind the enemy lines and cutting their lines of communication and supply. Unfortunately, the gamble didn't pay off in the end as the coalition continued its advance on Paris.

Absolutely top notch work as always EHTV! I really must go back and watch the previous Napoleon series, I just can't get enough while waiting for this one to update!

Napoleon was amazing. He never gave up. His tenacity was amazing. Him and Alex the Great are the two Generals and kings who NEVER WAVERED. EXTREMELY BOLD.

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Love how much detail you're covering this campaign in! Keep it up!

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He imbued the likeness of Alexander the Great in his way of leading from the front, while also channeling the future daring of blitzkrieg like campaigns similar to Rommel's Ghost Division during the Battle of France in 1940 and Manstein's bold counterattack during the 3rd Battle of Kharkov and Belgorod in February-March 1943. He took on armies that vastly outnumbered him and cut them up piecemeal. He was a truly talented commander.

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Amazing work as usual! Thanks for all the effort you put into these!

Another lovely video in which time flies by and I'm drawn into the events as occurred over two hundred years ago. Thank you.

Epic History, I have watched your channel for years. From Blackbeard, to WW1, to Alexander the Great, and now to the little emperor, I want to thank you for satisfying my crave for History. You are the best channel out there. Keep doing what your doing, it is remarkable work, and I love every second of it.

I thought no video would beat Castiglione, Alvinci and the bridge at Arcole stole the show! Amazing how Napoleon responded under immense pressure. Vive La Napoleon!

YES! I'm glad I randomly decided to watch the other 3 early Napoleon campaign videos just the other day! Can't get enough of Epic History TV &; Napoleon!

What a tremendous video, one of the greatest Napoléon moment where he almost lose everything but instead show the birth of one of the greatest man in history. The narration, music and illustration in this video depict it very well, definitively one of the best youtube serie by far

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This has to be a movie, you really need to guide a movie of all campaigns or even series about the campaigns, like this. It's increcible how you do this. The best

I drop everything to watch every time you guys make a video. Incredible quality as always, thank you!

When I first started studying about Napoleon this is one of the first battles I ever learned of where he put himself at the head of his troops and risked his life like an ordinary soldier thus earning the name "the little corporal" plus this helped him make him a legend like his heroes Alexander and Caesar.

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Exciting, indeed! Never saw a tactical documentary about Napoleon like this. Thanks, it was awesome!

Thank you for making these videos about Napoleons earlier campaigns in such detail! It's a subject that is mostly neglected int he face of the imperial period but I hope we can see some more videos about the revolutionairy wars' different front like the campaign in Flanders and the struggles on the Rhine.

The reality of understanding that just because the enemy has the advantage...it doesn't mean he might not lose it if you force him to fight to attain his object. Napoleon's efforts to slow down and fight Alvinci on his own terms are an interesting case study in refusal to accept defeat and a determination to make the enemy EARN a victory. Look, the enemy formations are advancing unsupporting...attack them. Retreat after the enemy is reinforced. Look, the enemy is scouting with a vulnerable force...attack it. Retreat after the enemy is reinforced. The enemy has now closed up with you and is concentrated. Excellent, seek out his supply lines and maneuver so as to force your enemy to disperse. When he is dispersed, attack again. You can see in this set of battles that Napoleon has such high confidence in his men, that he is willing to take more risks than the Austrians and even his own men think possible. It very nearly doesn't succeed...but the reality is that Napoleon understood that if he forced Alvinci to fight him in such a way...even if he lost, the Austrians would not make immediate pursuit a priority, due to the losses of the fight. Gaining TIME is the object.

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What a tension from start to finish, I felt like a Napoleon's soldier continually worried about what would happen next. It has been magnificent. The Battle of Arcole showed Napoleon in one of his most critical military moments. Outnumbered, with a worn out and partially sick army and without reinforcements, he had to use the terrain and his own cunning to the maximum to not back down and hold his ground until he forced Alvinczi to withdraw, always under the threat that his line of retreat and communications was cut off and the siege of Mantua was broken by any Wurmser attack. But Napoleon got away with luck, cunning (the false cavalry charge is genius), lack of coordination between the Austrian armies and courage of his own army, with his morale rising at the sight of the army's own commander-in-chief exposing himself to enemy fire and urging the soldiers to advance. In summary, although Arcole was a chaotic battle, with continuous attacks and counter-attacks from both sides and not knowing who would win, Napoleon gave the French Army of Italy the morale boost it needed to press on and above all resist the superior Austrian armies in number and survive a few more months until he could change the strategic course of the war. Finally, while Napoleon's attack on Arcole has been overstated, his image sacrificing everything for France was what the Directory and the French people needed to move forward, especially with the recent disasters in Germany at the hands of Archduke Charles. From now on, Napoleon will be the symbol of France and guide her to achieve greatness and glory. Once again, thanks to Epic History TV and PFM Productions for this amazing work and series, looking forward to the next one and with the same epicity and tension characteristic of this great channel. My greetings

What a wonderful piece! Best yet, and that's saying a lot.

French people should be proud of having such a masterful figure like Napoleon in their history books.

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This is the best channel because it shows messy war and does not mass-produce simple fairy tales of cool moments in battles

Simply brilliant work, huge thanks to EHTV as always

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