Napoleon's Marshals, Ranked (All Parts)

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In 1804 Napoleon created 18 'Marshals of the Empire', to serve as the senior officers of the Grande Armée. He created a further 8 before his abdication in 1814. A few were aristocrats, but others were the sons of shopkeepers or tailors. The most favoured became princes and kings. Among their ranks were legendary figures such as Marshals Lannes, Ney, Soult, Davout and Masséna, but also less well know figures like Pérignon, Brune and Moncey. Our series explores the lives of all 26 Marshals, and ranks them according to our own judgement of their achievements as Marshals.
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00:00 Intro
04:18 Marshal Pérignon
05:50 Marshal Brune
08:41 Marshal Sérurier
10:45 Marshal Kellermann
12:42 Marshal Grouchy
15:25 Marshal Moncey
18:35 Marshal Poniatowski
22:03 Marshal Jourdan
24:58 Marshal Bernadotte
31:18 Marshal Augereau
36:18 Marshal Lefebvre
41:04 Marshal Mortier
46:16 Marshal Marmont
52:36 Marshal Saint-Cyr
57:55 Marshal Oudinot
1:04:17 Marshal Victor
1:10:34 Marshal Murat
1:22:44 Marshal Bessières
1:29:58 Marshal Macdonald
1:38:42 Marshal Masséna
1:47:30 Marshal Suchet
1:55:44 Marshal Ney
2:10:17 Marshal Soult
2:22:25 Marshal Berthier
2:33:55 Marshal Lannes
2:45:41 Marshal Davout
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@EpichistoryTv
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Here's a compilation of all our episodes about Napoleon's Marshals - 3 hours, 23,000 words, the most detailed video about the Marshals you'll find anywhere! Enjoy! Our next video is out mid-May and covers the 1813 Vitoria campaign. Don't forget you can sign up at patreon.com/EpicHistoryTV for early access and exclusive updates. For those wanting to skip right to their favourite Marshal: Pérignon 4:18 Brune 5:51 Sérurier 8:41 Kellermann 10:45 Grouchy 12:43 Moncey 15:24 Poniatowksi 18:36 Jourdan 22:03 Bernadotte 24:58 Augereau 31:19 Lefebvre 36:18 Mortier 41:03 Marmont 46:16 Saint-Cyr 52:36 Oudinot 57:54 Victor 1:04:15 Murat 1:10:33 Bessières 1:22:39 Macdonald 1:29:57 Masséna 1:38:42 Suchet 1:47:29 Ney 1:55:43 Soult 2:10:17 Berthier 2:22:25 Lannes 2:33:54 Davout 2:45:41
@deteon1418
@deteon1418 2 роки тому
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@kirillisaev7288
@kirillisaev7288 2 роки тому
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@TheMelbournelad
@TheMelbournelad 2 роки тому
Thanks for the stamps and an excellently made series without a single ancient alien in see😝.
@TheMelbournelad
@TheMelbournelad 2 роки тому
@@deteon1418 agreed it’s amazing went from kitty hawk to f-22 in 100 years. That said the last 30 seems to have been a slower grind.
@natehammar7353
@natehammar7353 2 роки тому
I love all your Napoleonic vids. They’re great. I’ve wondered if you plan to go through more of the battles before 1804?
@aggelos8256
@aggelos8256 2 роки тому
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@vicenteasaro1823
@vicenteasaro1823 2 роки тому
One may not pay for this, but the cost is real.
@aggelos8256
@aggelos8256 2 роки тому
@@vicenteasaro1823 absolutely
@flashgordon6670
@flashgordon6670 2 роки тому
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@ryanshaw4250
@ryanshaw4250 2 роки тому
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@MrWarhead16
@MrWarhead16 2 роки тому
@Francis Mendoza there is no shame in that.
@redrusski7180
@redrusski7180 2 роки тому
Napoleon talking about his Marshall's: He is literally worst military commander in human history. Napoleon 5 seconds later: I have never seen such a brilliant general!
@niallhiggins2342
@niallhiggins2342 2 роки тому
Ney is constantly the best and then worst of all time ahahaha
@lxtx99v12
@lxtx99v12 2 роки тому
@@niallhiggins2342 Ney cost him Waterloo with his failure at Quatre bras to destroy the British and together with Grouchy destroyed him
@niallhiggins2342
@niallhiggins2342 2 роки тому
@@lxtx99v12 maybe if Bonaparte had put Soult and Davout in change of his left and right it never would have happened.
@lxtx99v12
@lxtx99v12 2 роки тому
@@niallhiggins2342 fair point good sir
@niallhiggins2342
@niallhiggins2342 2 роки тому
@derrick khoo Jing yu he was one of only two marshals to meet him at the Tuileries in 1815 and was minister of war. No he didn’t refuse.
@michimatsch5862
@michimatsch5862 2 роки тому
Davout is one of those guys who went for a 1 in Charisma while maxing all other stats.
@ucifer_c3036
@ucifer_c3036 Рік тому
Yeh lol
@RambleOn07
@RambleOn07 Рік тому
Massively outnumbered and all but surrounded. Davout: pfft easy.
@ucifer_c3036
@ucifer_c3036 Рік тому
@@RambleOn07 I bet he didnt even panic when he knew he was outnumbered👌
@flyerton9958
@flyerton9958 Рік тому
@@ucifer_c3036 Outnumbered 2 to 1 against the Prussians? Now it is a fair fight!
@artificialintelligence8328
@artificialintelligence8328 Рік тому
@@flyerton9958 Not trying to question or challenge his skill, but he was helped significantly by Prussian incompetence.
@zachzytnick7066
@zachzytnick7066 2 роки тому
Davout was an extremely kind man outside of the military. As it was well said in this video, his marriage was a loving one; he carried a watch with his wife's picture in all his major battles. He remained faithful to her throughout his military career, which cannot be said about other Marshals (Murat, Massena, and even Napoleon). Furthermore, just after he became a Marshal, Davout found and met with his old schoolteacher, whose school was shut down due to the French Revolution. Davout pushed for the school to be reopened, and it was, with his old schoolteacher as the principal. He was truly one of the best examples of a Marshal, a true terror in war, but a kind figure outside of it too.
@louisdavout7136
@louisdavout7136 Рік тому
I tried my best.
@AthanaSus
@AthanaSus 11 місяців тому
Terror belli decus pacis. Oh Davout 😢
@albert3671
@albert3671 10 місяців тому
Napoleon would rather be defeated than allow one of his marshals to outstage him
@Terrorwanderer
@Terrorwanderer 6 місяців тому
Terror in war, ornament in peace
@valvrooo
@valvrooo 6 місяців тому
@@albert3671no one would outstage Napoleon, if davout put up a brilliant thing in waterloo and save the empire, it would still be a Napoleon’s victory
@danielmclaughlin5546
@danielmclaughlin5546 3 місяці тому
Marshal Bernadotte was a French commoner who started his career in the French Army as an enlisted Soldier. He ended up as the King of Sweden and his direct descendant Carl XVI Gustaf now sits on the Swedish throne and is the head of the House of Bernadotte. Truth is frequently stranger than fiction.
@ryanlaird6447
@ryanlaird6447 6 днів тому
Needs a movie or his life
@johnghudjars3496
@johnghudjars3496 2 роки тому
The Battle Cries of the Marshals: Davout: "For the Emperor!" Lannes: "I just want to fight!" [throws chair through the window] Soult: "That's right, crate those paintings up. The porcelain too. Take the silverware." Murat: "Sire, look at these pants! 100% cashmere! And I bought this new cologne..." Oudinot: "Dammit, got shot again!" Marmont: "Ope, sorry. I was just talking to Tallyrand. Say, those Bourbons aren't all that bad..." Bernadotte: "Pffftt. The Corsican can jump in a ditch. I can do the job as good as he can!" [and then he does as King] Ney: "Ohh boy! Here I go killing again!" Suchet: "Sorry, can't talk. Too busy being competent."
@virusguy5611
@virusguy5611 2 роки тому
I love Suchets battle cry xD
@austinkendrixfadera1705
@austinkendrixfadera1705 2 роки тому
Do you mean by Bernadotte's battle cry He's actually Crown Prince and not King of Sweden
@centurymemes1208
@centurymemes1208 2 роки тому
i fcking love you... especially soult xD
@AdmRose
@AdmRose 2 роки тому
I got the Rick and Morty reference
@danperez7821
@danperez7821 2 роки тому
Lannes
@marshallsoult5252
@marshallsoult5252 3 місяці тому
Am I the only one who gets chills over the fact that Suchets enemies prayed for his soul. Such a token of honor & respect.
@monsieurcharcutier4490
@monsieurcharcutier4490 2 місяці тому
It's a sign of the times people had honor back then
@mcnettsuxwang
@mcnettsuxwang 2 місяці тому
Certainly not all of them had honor
@tiagomonteiro130
@tiagomonteiro130 2 місяці тому
​@@mcnettsuxwangYea but most did, reminds me of the allies honoring the German ace the red baron with full military honors, meanwhile today's soldiers put their foot on dead childrens body's and take pictures doing a hero pose disgraceful.
@tiagomonteiro130
@tiagomonteiro130 2 місяці тому
​@@mcnettsuxwangEven the Germans in ww2 let the French have a military parade after defeat, to honor the French resiliance against them.
@gordonbryce
@gordonbryce Місяць тому
Yes I agree with your comment , we see a complete loss of chivalry and honour. I did my own video on this highlighting the courage, honour and decency of Belisarius the leading general of Justinian's (circa 560A.D.) armies.@@tiagomonteiro130
@brandonpelch3248
@brandonpelch3248 2 роки тому
You guys are literally the greatest history channel on UKposts.
@alexandrebenoin40
@alexandrebenoin40 2 роки тому
Equality with kings and generals
@brandonpelch3248
@brandonpelch3248 2 роки тому
@@alexandrebenoin40 they are a tremendous channel as well, I honestly can’t even refute you saying that.
@azarakhshsawmen127
@azarakhshsawmen127 2 роки тому
@@alexandrebenoin40 Narration of Epic history is more epic
@masonlee89
@masonlee89 2 роки тому
Just flat out best history channel.
@alexandrebenoin40
@alexandrebenoin40 2 роки тому
@@azarakhshsawmen127 absolutely but kings and generals has 100 time more content
@totalfreedom2408
@totalfreedom2408 2 роки тому
"I did not know you well, I was prejudiced against you, I have done so much for so many others who have abandoned me, and you who owe me nothing have remained faithful, I appreciate your loyalty too late." - Napoleon to Jacques Macdonald. wow what a quote that is.
@dynamo1796
@dynamo1796 Рік тому
Napoleon was nothing if not (mostly) a realist. He was generally pretty good at knowing where the value of his marshals and generals were, though as time went on he seemed to lose this knack. As his marshals gained their own power I think Napoleon became less trusting of them, and as the defeats started piling up, they less trustful of him.
@suspicious2delicious
@suspicious2delicious Рік тому
@@dynamo1796 what I've noticed is Napoleon started to take less risk in battle which was one of the attributes that made a great general in the beginning.
@marechalney8019
@marechalney8019 Рік тому
@@suspicious2delicious Napoleon had to rely more on conscription, and you can not make maneuvers with this kind of soliders because they don't have the training. That's why he had to rely more in the end on frontal attacks.
@hugomendes9154
@hugomendes9154 Рік тому
what a quote indeed
@albert3671
@albert3671 10 місяців тому
Also me talking to the mango lady
@johnstarks7759
@johnstarks7759 2 роки тому
I've never watched a 3 hour documentary 5 times until now.
@Thomasdutheildecholet
@Thomasdutheildecholet Рік тому
As a Frenchman I’m truly impressed by the amount of research and dedication you put into this. Heartfelt bravo to the all the team !
@hsgame4088
@hsgame4088 Рік тому
Yes It mustve taken a tremendous amount of time. But Im very grateful for it
@cliffgaither
@cliffgaither 3 місяці тому
It's very unfortunate that their research was very selective as Thomas Alexandre Dumas is not even given an "honorable" mention.
@ScoopDogg
@ScoopDogg 3 місяці тому
from an Englishman I send you a new found sense of respect, I was almost rooting for France by the end of this, gotta say, the French put up an hell of a good show old boy. Almost saddened we English won at the end of this great series. : ) Does make you wonder if he had used Davout though and how the outcome probably would have been different.
@Thomasdutheildecholet
@Thomasdutheildecholet 3 місяці тому
@@ScoopDogg perhaps at Waterloo yes but the forces were overstretched and the country exhausted anyway I can’t think of a configuration where this artillery cadet would have made a suitable ruler like Marcus-Aurelius we was too blood thirsty ,as we say here a bakery is either good for bread or pastry rarely both ;) and that verifies every time!
@jonathanh761
@jonathanh761 2 місяці тому
@@Thomasdutheildecholet bloodthirsty? He declared almost none of the wars and during peace made sweeping civic reforms that greatly benefitted the French people. The Brits never let him be at peace long enough to see how he would have done as a peace time ruler.
@zachzytnick7066
@zachzytnick7066 2 роки тому
"His troops were so well turned out that one observer compared them to the Imperial Guard itself". -> what a legend Davout was:)
@JungleJim
@JungleJim 2 роки тому
Or the victory at Auerstedt. I've read in his biography that Napoleon at first made it look like it was one Jena battle (cant have a Marshal defeat the main army while I fight the rest :) ). But in 1867 Prussian King William while visiting Paris and looking at some picture was told that it is Davout, the Prussian king knew who he was.
@joshuagrover795
@joshuagrover795 6 місяців тому
The fact also his Corps for the invasion of Russia was the biggest, all French and the spear tip is also very intriguing definitely wanted to outdo the other Marshals. Not bad for a guy before 1805 who had not held even a division command but straight to a Corps command.
@MrChaostheorie13
@MrChaostheorie13 2 роки тому
I know people are doting over Soult, Ney, Murat and Davout (and rightfully so) but give it up for my boy Suchet, probably the only sane commander in the mess that was Spain.
@marshalsoult3860
@marshalsoult3860 2 роки тому
Eyyyyy
@harbingerd.8457
@harbingerd.8457 2 роки тому
Massena is okay....if he had more resources at his disposal and his eye not being shot by Napoleon (Accidentally)
@marshalsoult3860
@marshalsoult3860 2 роки тому
@@harbingerd.8457 massena my old buddy is now old. Marmont could have been a good marshal but assuming the enemy is retreating is a big mistake from him
@josephshillabeer
@josephshillabeer 2 роки тому
Read further into Suchets work and career and you will see he truly was a spectacular soldier, leader, commander and governor.
@-MATER.DEI-
@-MATER.DEI- 2 роки тому
hear! hear!
@strangelove5302
@strangelove5302 2 роки тому
Perhaps a video of Napoleon’s greatest opponents could be an idea. A video detailing the lives and battles of great coalition generals such as Wellington, Kutuzov and Blücher.
@SolidAvenger1290
@SolidAvenger1290 5 місяців тому
I agree. Especially the Austrian generals he had to face from the rise of his career to the latter stages of the 1814 Campaign. Many people harshly pushed the Austro-Hungarian military leaders (excluding Archduke Charles in 1809) to the side to praise many on the Prussian, British, and English sides in most of these wars. We got to give credit to the older (aging) general staff by Austria in the 1790s because many were close to the level of Napoleon's idol, Eugene of Savoy, a century earlier. HistoryMarche is currently doing a series on Eugene's rise.
@walteralvaroaraucovera4751
@walteralvaroaraucovera4751 4 місяці тому
Achiduke Charles was the best, Wellington and Blücher are overrated
@revain2383
@revain2383 4 місяці тому
Yes!!
@aleksandarivanov5860
@aleksandarivanov5860 4 місяці тому
Don't forget Charles. He had to face Napoleon at his peak with no allies, and did relatively well considering
@rear9259
@rear9259 3 місяці тому
Green paint don’t for get green paint
@63emiliya
@63emiliya 2 роки тому
Time traveling in the Napoleonic Wars Me: Hey what battle are we at? French soldier: Ouidinot was wounded! Me: Do you realize how little that narrows it down?
@troyanderson881
@troyanderson881 2 роки тому
Napoleon just came to power!! Me: that literally tells me so little you have no idea
@centurymemes1208
@centurymemes1208 2 роки тому
french soldier: we won again! me: dammit!!
@AdmRose
@AdmRose 2 роки тому
Soldier: Devout won with a flanking attack! Me: Aww come on!
@curranlakhani
@curranlakhani 2 роки тому
We got ambushed in Spain then Wellington gave us a real ballache. Oh well I'll end up dying of dysentery anyway!
@anadaere6861
@anadaere6861 2 роки тому
French soldier: Uh...Napoleon is making miracles? Me: Emperor or general? French soldier: The boss becomes an emperor?
@franzjohann3306
@franzjohann3306 2 роки тому
Tbh, I cant listen to Beethoven's egmont overture without the "terror belli, decus pacis" part playing in my head
@SonOfSalop
@SonOfSalop 2 роки тому
Same xD my dad and I both do it whenever it's on the radio or one of us puts it on lol
@pexxajohannes1506
@pexxajohannes1506 2 роки тому
I cant read French Navy histories without thinking " Decus belli, terror pacis" and Bethoven egmont overturn playing in my head...
@znco180
@znco180 2 роки тому
I can't help to kneel down every time I hear this
@Galvaxatron
@Galvaxatron 2 роки тому
I get goose bumps every time I hear it.
@12345fowler
@12345fowler Рік тому
Stunning. Where do you guys learned this ? I used to listen to that piece for years but I had no idea about the connection.
@animeyahallo3887
@animeyahallo3887 2 роки тому
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 later Marshal 2. General Clauzel later Marshal 3. General Desaix 4. Prince Eugene 5. General Gerard later Marshal 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.
@patriotadam4091
@patriotadam4091 2 роки тому
One thing Bertrand was never a marshal of france. He was made Marshal of the Palace - a type of Marshal under Napoleon. He was one of three along with Duroc, Cauliancourt and himself
@exverge1522
@exverge1522 2 роки тому
I see a true epic history fan
@derpynerdy6294
@derpynerdy6294 2 роки тому
anime pfp = no opinions
@terencewinters2154
@terencewinters2154 2 роки тому
St. CYR MILITARY ACADEMY NAMED AFTER HIM.
@terencewinters2154
@terencewinters2154 2 роки тому
Amazing how many performed administrative tasks.
@chartreusecircle1546
@chartreusecircle1546 2 роки тому
I actually cried at Lannes’ death. Like damn. What a legend, whose life was snuffed out at the worst possible moment
@pukus123
@pukus123 2 роки тому
Same here :(
@JeffSmith-pl2pj
@JeffSmith-pl2pj Рік тому
Don't sit on the window sill after you have had a few drinks. Good advice even today.
@napoleonbonaparte8778
@napoleonbonaparte8778 Рік тому
I am crying to this day
@JessiContingenC
@JessiContingenC Рік тому
@@napoleonbonaparte8778 :pensive:
@jeffbosworth8116
@jeffbosworth8116 Рік тому
He was always my favorite because I read a book as a young teenager where he comes out well (The Grenadier by James Farmer - written in 1898)
@noyansever
@noyansever Рік тому
The more I get to know Napoleon and his battlefield victories the more I realize he had his 26 outstanding Field Marshalls to lift him to a legend status . Each one of them were incredibly talented , brave and skillful military commanders . These legendary commanders deserve all the credit and some . It’s an understatement to call them Mini Napoleons.
@dynamo1796
@dynamo1796 Рік тому
Well - certainly for some, others were really not worthy Marshals or they failed at core moments. The top 10 Marshals are really the ones who won Napoleon's campaigns and were the truly brilliant tacticians and battlefield commanders. The remaining 16 were pretty much the B squad.
@anshdeulkar2004
@anshdeulkar2004 Рік тому
​@@dynamo1796 I would say St.Cyr and Victor were pretty decent
@yochaiwyss3843
@yochaiwyss3843 11 місяців тому
​@@anshdeulkar2004St. Cyr MacDonald and Suchet were criminally underlooked. Consummate professional officers who suffered no political asskissing. Each in his own way stayed true to their path with little relation to Napoleon. Who needs Neys, Soults and Murats when you have men like these?
@dominicp9296
@dominicp9296 10 місяців тому
It wasn't that actually but close. They were perfect under napoleons watch. And obviously some were better then others. But with napoleons guidance they were truth a force no other could do anything about for a long time. Spain sooner or later would of been pacified going to Russia at the same time was the problem. Everyone who's fighting on 2 fronts and 1 is Russia they end up losing no matter how well it goes. Napoleon was a absolute genius but he got to cocky and even admitted when he got back from Russia. So many veterans dead. After that it was just a matter of time but dam did he still show why he was the best before that end
@goldeagle8051
@goldeagle8051 3 місяці тому
Not all of them were brilliant and not all of them prooved up for the task when alone in high command. Few men could have done what Napoleon did.
@burnstick1380
@burnstick1380 2 роки тому
Brain: You have seen this all already, why do you watch it again? Me: I ... just ... have ... to
@seamonster936
@seamonster936 2 роки тому
*to
@catoshinakamoto42
@catoshinakamoto42 2 роки тому
@@seamonster936 *too
@seamonster936
@seamonster936 2 роки тому
@@catoshinakamoto42 🤣
@flashgordon6670
@flashgordon6670 2 роки тому
I've got it on repeat.
@diegoriverospineda3338
@diegoriverospineda3338 2 роки тому
same lol
@gameking50P
@gameking50P 2 роки тому
An interesting theme is how many rose from humble origins. It makes you think about the wasted talents of those in the coalition armies who stayed in obscurity due to their lack of aristocratic pedigree and connections.
@WookieTekkit
@WookieTekkit Рік тому
You aren't wrong, but the most brilliant and successful did come from at least minor nobility, including Napoleon himself. Clearly they were all intelligent and ambitious, but I would guess the advantage of being in the nobility was that it allowed them to be educated from an early age. Perhaps it also gave them a sense of entitlement/arrogance, which can actually be beneficial when the odds are stacked against you (and you are brilliant).
@austinclark6371
@austinclark6371 4 місяці тому
@@WookieTekkit it's true that Napoleon was of minor nobility but he was still seen as an outsider and less than the French aristocratic class.
@danielmorgan3812
@danielmorgan3812 2 роки тому
Marshal Ney is the man. I did a good amount of research on him while in college. Although he wasn’t perfect, he was always fully committed to achieving the goals set before him and hardly held anything back when pursuing them. On at least several supposed occasions (including before the war in Russia), he grabbed a musket and stood with his men while encouraging them to stand fast and keep pressing on. Long live “Napoleon’s Lion!”
@thewolfofswingthat2035
@thewolfofswingthat2035 2 роки тому
man died ordering his own execution without a blind hold, what a way to go.
@turnbackthealarm
@turnbackthealarm 2 роки тому
He seems more intelligent and insightful then Napoleon made him out to be. As you studied him can you explain why he was regarded as excellent tactical commander and yet at Waterloo, Quatre Bras and Bautzen he seems also a clumsy tactician?
@danielmorgan3812
@danielmorgan3812 2 роки тому
@@thewolfofswingthat2035 Indeed. The man went out like a true man, not trying to flee and generally being pretty candid, which tended to be fairly common for Ney.
@danielmorgan3812
@danielmorgan3812 2 роки тому
@Dyl His last words still strike my heart pretty good.
@TomOostenrijk
@TomOostenrijk 2 роки тому
Ney and Murat are total Gs. Lannes and Soult as well. It takes gut to be any kind of soldier but the courage it must take to be at the front while, by virtue of rank you don´t need to or aren´t expected to be, is awesome. And they all seem so damn quotable too. ´´I will show you that before I was a Marshal I was a grenadier, and still am!´´ How badass can someone get.
@powderedwiglouis1238
@powderedwiglouis1238 2 роки тому
Fun fact General Gudin who was in the honorary mention at the begining of the video. His remains were found near smolensk a few years back and on the 2nd of december were transported to the Les Invalides and laid to rest in the same place where napoleon's remains are located....
@RA10H56
@RA10H56 Рік тому
That is something to be sure! I will have to find article!
@drketchupvonmustard7201
@drketchupvonmustard7201 Рік тому
00000000+ooo
@zach7193
@zach7193 2 роки тому
This is something else. More than 3 hours of the History of Napoleon's Marshals. Epic History TV is a genius. When playing Napoleon: Total War, I would have this men commanding the armies of France.
@marshalsoult3860
@marshalsoult3860 2 роки тому
2:17:55 during the battle of albuera wasn’t that a stalemate? how come i suffered a bloddy defeat when both of us couldn’t accomplish anything aside from stalemate
@Superutubeking
@Superutubeking 2 роки тому
I love playing Napoleon total war that’s the best game ever!!
@jayeshmarathe2744
@jayeshmarathe2744 2 роки тому
@@marshalsoult3860 yeah dude I disagree on this one part from EHTV , U literally achieved ur Goal of not losing Badajoz to British and still they shamed u for defeat !!
@marshalsoult3860
@marshalsoult3860 2 роки тому
@@jayeshmarathe2744 heh anglo propaganda its ok
@JM-cg2mj
@JM-cg2mj 2 роки тому
A few hours went into this one
@libertyprime6932
@libertyprime6932 2 роки тому
Epic History are easily the greatest historical content I have ever seen. You guys deserve Hollywood level funding but you work wonders even without it.
@angelicajones6690
@angelicajones6690 2 роки тому
Amen!
@googlefashists4986
@googlefashists4986 Рік тому
With Hollywood funding comes wokeism.
@josephlong8549
@josephlong8549 Рік тому
Napoleon characterized Marshal Michel Ney as "le Brave des braves (the Bravest of the Brave). On 6 December 1815, Ney was condemned to death, and on 7 December 1815 he was executed by firing squad in Paris near the Luxembourg Gardens. He refused to wear a blindfold and was allowed the right to give the order to fire, reportedly saying: "Soldiers, when I give the command to fire, fire straight at my heart. Wait for the order. It will be my last to you. I protest against my condemnation. I have fought a hundred battles for France, and not one against her . . . Soldiers, fire!"
@smaugtheterrible5021
@smaugtheterrible5021 2 роки тому
Children would follow Marmont through the streets of Venice and shout “there goes the man who betrayed Napoleon!”
@freewal
@freewal 2 роки тому
He had a difficult life. Even. Charles X, during the revolution of the 3 glorious asked him : “Will you betray me like you did with him ? (Him = Napoleon.)
@frederickthegreat1352
@frederickthegreat1352 2 роки тому
The greatest collection of military commanders in history, gathered under one flag, at one time.
@tibsky1396
@tibsky1396 2 роки тому
It is an honor coming from Frederick II the Great himself ^^
@yrsjhydjmdhyt
@yrsjhydjmdhyt 2 роки тому
@Mike Thomas Yup, the mosquitos were definitely the MVP!
@ChrizzKrazyy
@ChrizzKrazyy 2 роки тому
They all would fail trying to surpass themselves, they all would get prideful about who truly is the best of them all, therefore becoming blind to the true enemy, they would start fighting against each other for control of their own armies
@wyvrusgriffion3948
@wyvrusgriffion3948 2 роки тому
If all his Marshals just get along, and not one up each other, they would be capable of conquering the Iberian Peninsula and Russian Empire.
@generaljeanmoreau6853
@generaljeanmoreau6853 2 роки тому
@@wyvrusgriffion3948 yeah bessiere literally left massena and didnt provide the cavalry needed to push wellington at Fuentes de onoro
@catoshinakamoto42
@catoshinakamoto42 2 роки тому
I’m currently homeschooling my son Freddy and will be having him watch this as a fun assignment. Thank you Epic History TV!
@jeddkeech259
@jeddkeech259 2 роки тому
Keep teaching your children history!
@vladducu7767
@vladducu7767 2 роки тому
Mister, i wanna keep in touch with You because i wanna ask Something
@rivolverocelot3010
@rivolverocelot3010 2 роки тому
There are a few doing such a great job they should be considered curriculum
@flamingoxe5984
@flamingoxe5984 2 роки тому
lol i’m 15 and i’m watching this on my spare time i love history!
@AbrahamLincoln4
@AbrahamLincoln4 2 роки тому
Only if my teacher was that cool to show us this.
@elegy.1226
@elegy.1226 Рік тому
Watching this in winter, dressed in modern clothing (and still cold) makes me feel really sorry for those that had to endure the winter retreat 2 centuries ago.
@shawnk7720
@shawnk7720 Рік тому
as somebody who lives in a very cold US state, you SORTA get used to it. You can handle cold more you're out in it, but there's also precautions one needs to take that unfortunately they couldn't do back then. As everybody in this channel knows, you NEVER invade russia. Lol.
@paranoidandroid6095
@paranoidandroid6095 Рік тому
It's +3 where I am, but I've heard about american freezing
@hessen5498
@hessen5498 Рік тому
@@shinrapresident7010 Bro wants to invade Russia💀
@milelemi8725
@milelemi8725 Рік тому
There was alsow great retreat of Serbian army and civilians in winter 1915. trought albanian mountains! My grandfather barely survived that extreeme retreat but many did not! Cassualities still unknown! Estimated around 70 000 - 240 000 dead, missing or captured!
@hessen5498
@hessen5498 Рік тому
@@milelemi8725 Your Grandfather fought in WW1? You are old damn. My Great Grandfather fought in WW2
@MrMastera
@MrMastera 5 місяців тому
Your videos on Napoleon and his marshals made me go to Paris to visit his tomb and the Museum of War next to it. Seeing the portraits of all these familiar faces, knowing all their stories, how they got to be marshals, how they fought, how they died... it really was an unforgettable experience. Still, somehow I felt like I've already been in this museum. And that's due to the superb quality of your videos. Thank you for all of this.
@tancrati
@tancrati 2 роки тому
The death of Lannes, that of Desaix (deprived of the two best commanders), not reconciling with Murat (Ney's bad decision at Waterloo) and not using Davout, were many designs for Waterloo to be a defeat.
@bustersanderson9727
@bustersanderson9727 2 роки тому
Also using Soult as a chief of staff which was a proper waste of his abilities as a corp commander.
@coltoncyr2283
@coltoncyr2283 Рік тому
Or maybe just Napoleon being blinded with reality, spies also played a HUGE role, and Wellington actually being a tactician as well. These Marshals made Napoleons reign last as long as it did. It was just a matter of time, being pinched from land and sea.
@dynamo1796
@dynamo1796 Рік тому
Using Soult as a chief of staff was a disaster - he was a corp commander not an administrator. The other big whoopsie was to send Grouchy nonsense orders and have him waste his time chasing Prussian shadows. Lastly would be the cartoonish way in which Ney and Napoleon ordered d'Erlon back and forth between Quatre Bras and Ligny all day long, meaning there was no decisive outcome at either battle. Had d'Erlon been engaged at either battle, there's a good chance that either Blucher or Wellington would have been routed and Waterloo wouldn't have happened. But no.
@gigachad7153
@gigachad7153 Рік тому
As Andrew Robert puts it, "Waterloo was the most mismanaged campaign of the Napoleonic Wars"
@CianHeno
@CianHeno Рік тому
Napoleon was cooked before Waterloo geezers.
@calumdeighton
@calumdeighton 2 роки тому
"Terror Belli, Decus Pacis" "Terror in War, Ornament in peace" The Marshal's series compilation. For the Emperor!
@johnghudjars3496
@johnghudjars3496 2 роки тому
Depending on the Marshal. Davout: "For the Emperor!" Lannes: "I just want to fight!" [throws chair through the window] Murat: "Sire, look at these pants! 100% cashmere! And I bought this new cologne..." Oudinot: "Dammit, got shot again!" Marmont: "Ope, sorry. I was just talking to Tallyrand." Bernadotte: "Pffftt. The Corsican can jump in a ditch. I can do the job as good as he can!" Ney: "Ohh boy! Here I go killing again!" Soult: "That's right, crate those paintings up. The porcelain too."
@julieninseoul
@julieninseoul 2 роки тому
Gets me every time
@dynamo1796
@dynamo1796 Рік тому
Murat taking the last part of his baton to heart... Ornament All The Time!
@fn6391
@fn6391 2 роки тому
Napoleon: This marshal must be the greatest idiot in human history Also Napoleon: His military genious is so outstanding, I wish he was the boyfriend of my wife
@Daggz90
@Daggz90 Рік тому
L'Imperiale Garde does not like your tone when speaking of L'empereur. Change it.
@jeanlannes4375
@jeanlannes4375 Рік тому
@Leo not funny. Napoleon was one of the greatest men to walk this planet. Show him some respect
@joshkidd5463
@joshkidd5463 Рік тому
@@jeanlannes4375 cope
@georgecoventry8441
@georgecoventry8441 11 місяців тому
Napoleon was a passionate man...which is not unusual among the French...and his words generally fit his passion of the moment to a "T". There is no need for any concern that he might have said contradictory things on different occasions. Almost everyone does that from time to time. It is, in fact, quite natural for human beings to do that. You only have to know what feelings were moving them at the moment that they spoke. In other words, you need to know the context.
@baronsionis6855
@baronsionis6855 2 роки тому
Davout being at the top does him justice. He was way too underused in Leipzig and Waterloo that could have changed the tide somewhat given how well he did in individual command and how loyal he stayed to Napoleon.
@andrewchen6826
@andrewchen6826 2 роки тому
@Andre Massena while I do agree that Davout should have been at Waterloo, keep in mind that Napoleon's political position was weak and unstable and need Davout to keep Paris under control
@napolien1310
@napolien1310 2 роки тому
@Andre Massena Davout was holding command on defense of France, if Napoleon took his best at Waterloo his worst will take command elsewhere. Marshal Ney is good as a commander of a core (good tactician in battles) and taking command not issuing them. Also who knows we can't say all of his generals were very Loyal maybe there was some problems and Napoleon wanted them elsewhere or he wanted to proof his genius to the people and generals that's why he didn't take the most capable. Who knows
@_greenrunner_
@_greenrunner_ 2 роки тому
@@andrewchen6826 suchet could have done it too. Next to Davout, he was the best administrator of the marshals.
@tonnuz87
@tonnuz87 3 місяці тому
​@@andrewchen6826 Napoleon should have stayed in Paris and let Davout lead the army against Wellington and Blucher
@scottsaunders8538
@scottsaunders8538 2 роки тому
A photo of the The Retreat from Russia with Marshal Ney leading the way now adorns my wall thanks to this channel and video series. Keep up the great work!!
@MrGhazkull
@MrGhazkull 11 місяців тому
Where did you get the Foto in High Quality? 👀
@georgecoventry8441
@georgecoventry8441 11 місяців тому
Ney's courage was a legend, and his men would follow him anywhere. He should never have been executed.
@ernestoA.1999
@ernestoA.1999 2 роки тому
I feel disappointed for the little mention that General Desaix gets , The Hero of Marengo, Davout’s, Rapp’s and Savary’s mentor He was Napoleon’s right hand man in both Italy and Egypt and best general at the time undefeated during the Italian and Egyptian campaings. Had he lived longer than 1800 he would have been ranked 1 as the best Marshal
@niallhiggins2342
@niallhiggins2342 2 роки тому
One of the best for sure
@ernestoA.1999
@ernestoA.1999 2 роки тому
Niall Higgins he was along with Joubert, Massena and Augereau , the ones generals who made Napoleon success in Italy possible
@thomascatty379
@thomascatty379 2 роки тому
Absolutely, if Desaix lived he would have been an amazing Marshall, definitely top 3
@niallhiggins2342
@niallhiggins2342 2 роки тому
@@thomascatty379 Yes, a great what if tbf
@mason_salt
@mason_salt 2 роки тому
Nerd
@jensole8939
@jensole8939 2 роки тому
Davout is the kid in the class and is the best at everything. But has no freinds and nobody carss about him
@heh9392
@heh9392 4 місяці тому
Even movies about these individual Marshalls would be more interesting to watch than Ridley Scott's Napoleon.
@andreimontecillo5706
@andreimontecillo5706 Місяць тому
Ridley Scott: Napoleon is a man child.
@rohandanielisaac8107
@rohandanielisaac8107 2 роки тому
Sorry girlfriend but EPIC history just uploaded a video on Napoleon and A 3 HOUR VIDEO ON THAT 😍
@AbrahamLincoln4
@AbrahamLincoln4 2 роки тому
John Smith knows what's up.
@thehickoryhutch5947
@thehickoryhutch5947 2 роки тому
I should be studying for finals, but I think this is a better way to spend my time.
@onetwothreefourfive12345
@onetwothreefourfive12345 2 роки тому
It is
@edeliteedelite1961
@edeliteedelite1961 2 роки тому
It is
@meme.schoool.9664
@meme.schoool.9664 2 роки тому
It is what it is
@dawood121derful
@dawood121derful Рік тому
What a stunningly good presentation of these historical characters and details of their exploits. I was riveted to their stories one by one. Congratulations to those who produced it.
@jedrzejpietrzak8781
@jedrzejpietrzak8781 2 роки тому
Ironic. The king Poniatowski was a mouse when the Prince Poniatowski was a lion.
@MrAragorn1996
@MrAragorn1996 2 роки тому
Ironic. Poniatowski & his country : Poland was not far from having a French king, how did they not get it? this person refused to be foreign king in poland, this person who refused the polish crown offered by napoleon is called "DAVOUT" 100 times bruh for Poniatowski who believied that poland hardly liberated is going to be a country administered by the polish, but this successful hope is due to the fact that marshal davout was not like "murat concerning the power and corrupt mind" Bruuh
@jedrzejpietrzak8781
@jedrzejpietrzak8781 2 роки тому
@@MrAragorn1996 King dosent matter here. Poland was a country where king had way lower power and basicly everything was ruled by the aristocrats. The election kings were in most not a poles…. even the first of them was french ; Henryk walezy.
@Ericisnotachannel
@Ericisnotachannel 2 роки тому
I don't have the words to explain how amazing this series was. Having all parts in one... I just can't praise this enough. An infinite people can go over the Napoleonic wars, I never seen such a detailed history and analysis of the just the Marshals. Well Done.
@BygoneChina
@BygoneChina 2 роки тому
It'll take me a few days to get through this mammoth of a documentary. Thanks for the really in-depth content!
@kimok4716
@kimok4716 2 роки тому
For all the talk that has been done about Napoleon being let down by his Marshals, each of these men were truly exceptionnal
@johanvikner8164
@johanvikner8164 2 роки тому
In case anyone is interesed, here are the marshals heights in cm. Augerau: 178 Berthier: 173 Bessieres: 178 Brune: 168 Davout: 172 Kellerman: 178 Lannes: 168-170 Macdonald: 170 Marmont: 178 Massena: 172 Moncey: 174 Mortier: 194-202 Murat: 183 Ney: 172 Oudinot: 174 Perignon: 170 Seruier: 170 Soult: 178 Suchet: 174 Victor: 173 The rest I couldn't find but I know Bernadotte was between 180-190
@jesse8381
@jesse8381 2 роки тому
So Bernadotte might be the tallest marshal?
@johanvikner8164
@johanvikner8164 2 роки тому
@@jesse8381 no mortier was taller but i think he is the second tallest
@user-nf7og4te2b
@user-nf7og4te2b Рік тому
So nearly all of marshals were higher than Napoleon?
@johanvikner8164
@johanvikner8164 Рік тому
@@user-nf7og4te2b yes, it would seem so, unless the ones i couldn`t find were shorter
@obamalastname34
@obamalastname34 Рік тому
Source?
@flashgordon6670
@flashgordon6670 2 роки тому
Possibly the best historical documentary I've ever seen. I've watched this 5 times already and it's good for another5.
@catoshinakamoto42
@catoshinakamoto42 2 роки тому
UKposts: “If I had two channels like Epic History TV, this war would already be over.”
@polygonalfortress
@polygonalfortress Рік тому
Davout one of my personal favorite of those marshals. Talented, brilliant, yet least proven among all marshals, loyal to the end to his comrades. Truly deserves the number 1 spot imo.
@joshflugel
@joshflugel 2 роки тому
Napoleon commenting on this video: "What a video, one of the purest glories of UKposts".
@adzsrulz
@adzsrulz 2 роки тому
Watched it all already. Just wanted to say what an amazing series this was, and how class this channel is 👏🏾👏🏾
@mikhailpopovic1705
@mikhailpopovic1705 2 роки тому
2:45:46 - Adage : Quand un Davout sort du berceau, une épée sort de son fourreau ( When a Davout comes out of the cradle, a sword comes out of its scabbard)
@Daggz90
@Daggz90 Рік тому
The Emperors words to Lannes wife, tears me up every time. Beautiful. They truly were close friends and respected each other. Vive l'empereur!
@chrisigoeb
@chrisigoeb 2 роки тому
Thus channel is a Masterpiece and deserves way more attention! And Hands down the best Narrator
@onetwothreefourfive12345
@onetwothreefourfive12345 2 роки тому
Patreon gang, assemble 🥸
@tomsimmonds6258
@tomsimmonds6258 2 роки тому
If I could pay for any channel would be these
@onetwothreefourfive12345
@onetwothreefourfive12345 2 роки тому
@@tomsimmonds6258 facts ✊
@stuart1346
@stuart1346 2 роки тому
I’ll show you that before I was a Marshal I was a UKpostsr and still am!
@jeormormont7470
@jeormormont7470 2 роки тому
Lannes would be proud
@jeanlanes962
@jeanlanes962 2 роки тому
And now I'm crying Rip legend lannes
@9ko3
@9ko3 2 роки тому
'i will shoulder a camera, and take my place in the trending-page.'
@faselfasel2864
@faselfasel2864 2 роки тому
Never heard of Moncey, but the guy really did everything. Like nothing super outstanding, but he was still involved everywhere and didnt betray himself or others.
@dynamo1796
@dynamo1796 Рік тому
Can't afford to have all your leadership look like Ney or Murat lol
@Whoopi-Depardieu
@Whoopi-Depardieu 2 роки тому
I must have watched this video in full 8 or 9 times since it was released and each and every time I learn something new! I still can't believe these documentaries are free to watch! Well done :)
@jeanlanes962
@jeanlanes962 2 роки тому
One of the best series ever. Thanks epic history
@jeanlanes962
@jeanlanes962 2 роки тому
BTW rip marshal lannes
@raitismartinsons1492
@raitismartinsons1492 2 роки тому
This reclamation Latvian woman face Kretiniums people
@salm9998
@salm9998 2 роки тому
I didn’t think you would do it since it would be so long but once again Epic History TV delivers an unprecedented surprise.
@pirlouit9334
@pirlouit9334 2 роки тому
Your Serie on Napoleon is a true masterpiece. I can't recall to have seen such a skilled historical creation before. My only regret is that there is a 10 years jump from Toulon to Austerlitz. I truly wish you can achieve that Serie with the rest of Napoleon's battles (Italy, Egypt). It seems to me that part of it is even already partly achieved in the Marshalls video since you show troops movements and events that preceded Austerlitz.
@82Kuba
@82Kuba 2 роки тому
Today is 200 years since the death of His Imperial and Royal Majesty Napoleon I, By the Grace of God and the Constitution of the Republic, Emperor of the French, King of Italy, Protector of the Confederation of the Rhine, Mediator of the Swiss Confederation and Co -Prince of Andorra.
@82Kuba
@82Kuba 2 роки тому
@Skylocker and it is sad... it is so damn sad :(
@marvinstorm9153
@marvinstorm9153 2 роки тому
A brilliant battle strategist but a despot who wasn't every Frenchman's dream as a leader. In France you can't call your pet pig Napoleon. Appalling!
@theironknight597
@theironknight597 2 роки тому
One of the best things about these videos is the paintings shown in the thumbnail and during the video. They create a mythical aura around this period in history especially especially since there was few pictures of anyone from this era.
@pirlouit9334
@pirlouit9334 2 роки тому
They are definitely an element that distinguish this series from any others. The sum of all elements make this series a masterpiece like none other : paintings, citations, music, voice, montage, summary, punchline, clarity, graphic combat and graphic territories.
@wally9935
@wally9935 2 роки тому
@@pirlouit9334 the clarity does it for me. Clear, concise, interesting tidbits of information
@dudeman7721
@dudeman7721 Рік тому
In the age of paintings, seeing photographs from the mid 1800’s of aged Napoleonic soldiers in their old uniforms is wild. You can almost see what they would have looked like as younger men and the mythical aura comes to life. You have to appreciate all the things that these people had seen in their entire lifetime; and the change in style and technology that they witnessed. Had Napoleon lived another 20-25 years, he would have probably seen the first ever photograph… crazy.
@Tazer183
@Tazer183 2 роки тому
Lannes seems like an interesting man. I didn't catch that when watching the Napoleonic wars series
@guigoufred1
@guigoufred1 2 роки тому
Lannes is the best. Started from nothing, elevated himself. His early death deprived France from the best vanguard Marshall ever. With him in Russia, Germany or France, things would have been different. He was also the only one saying "tu" instead of "vous" to the Emperor and capable of truely speaking his mind. He is the only Marshall buried in the Pantheon in Paris, the place of heroes.
@Tazer183
@Tazer183 2 роки тому
@@guigoufred1 yea It's valid to put Lannes #1 - i'm no historian, but EHTV showed he was undefeated as Napoleon's *vanguard*. He just needed to you know - live a bit longer
@felixtla93
@felixtla93 2 роки тому
@@Tazer183 I wanna see Lannes or davout or prime massena against Wellington in spain
@jeanlannes4375
@jeanlannes4375 2 роки тому
@@felixtla93 I would smash Wellington easily
@felixtla93
@felixtla93 2 роки тому
@@jeanlannes4375 As brave as you maybe my friend I doubt it. Considering Wellington always pick his ground and remained defensive almost 90% of the war. Well I never seen you handling a large independent command aside from Friedland. Worse British troops are well trained against French frontal attacks. But you could win against wellington if you wage war of a movement against him. Keep in mind marmont lost by assuming his enemy which is a huge risk.
@Dandalore
@Dandalore 2 роки тому
This channel is amazing. The narration is eloquent and easy to listen to, the graphics are informative and engaging. And you're delivering a history education to all of us for free. Men live on only in their deeds, and you're helping keep immortals immortal by telling their stories. Thanks, fellas.
@andresprieto6554
@andresprieto6554 Рік тому
Lannes saying that he was still a Grenadier and marching towards virtually certain death was just epic. Reminds me of the Roman Aquilifer(?) that jumped out of the boat with an eagle standard to encourage his men "Leap, fellow soldiers, unless you wish to betray your eagle to the enemy. I, for my part, will perform my duty to the commonwealth and my general."
@Patman0074
@Patman0074 2 роки тому
Simply one of the greatest history documentaries ever. Even a year later I'm coming across this comment, still watching this.
@nicholaspullen6608
@nicholaspullen6608 2 роки тому
This is the greatest video I have seen in the history of youtube. This is the single best put together piece since 2005, period. How marvelous. I am utterly full.
@elji3990
@elji3990 Рік тому
Napoleon’s quotes are hilarious: Oudinot « Decent fellow, but not very bright »
@emperorofhistory8724
@emperorofhistory8724 2 роки тому
Going through this whole thing for a second time, and I like it even more in round two. Love the Napoleonic era, and this video series is a true gem.
@earlybird2835
@earlybird2835 2 роки тому
Epic History TV responded to the pandemic with a series of extreme measures. Video numbers doubled, low quality and short videos were suspended. 100.000 new subscribers called up, from a fanbase already overjoyed by months and months of epic content
@shefiimadh2273
@shefiimadh2273 2 роки тому
Epic History Endgame 2021
@jcc155
@jcc155 2 роки тому
“My predictions were exactly fulfilled. Such is the history of this event, which so greatly astonished Europe, and has never been well understood” - napoleon
@pirlouit9334
@pirlouit9334 2 роки тому
@@jcc155 I'm not sure I understand what he meant by saying "has never been well understood"
@ayoubkhalil1
@ayoubkhalil1 2 роки тому
I really hope you guys make a similar series to this. This series was absolutely incredible, will continuously be rewatching this throughout my life. Really incredible work, just can't say it enough.
@AUGUSTUSCAESAR-gz1qe
@AUGUSTUSCAESAR-gz1qe Рік тому
I watch it over and over again and the excitement feels like I watch it for the first time. Excellent documentary
@Nick-rs5if
@Nick-rs5if Рік тому
I'm Swedish. We still remember Bernadotte as one of the greatest Kings we've ever had.
@pros_eymerich
@pros_eymerich Рік тому
I'm French and I like Sweden a lot, so I really admire Bernadotte. This is considered as a bad thing by most French patriots, but I've never stopped defending him until now.
@maxanderson9293
@maxanderson9293 Рік тому
Shouldn't it be Charles XII, man who fought for the Swedish Empire.
@NeverGoingToGiveYouUp000
@NeverGoingToGiveYouUp000 Рік тому
Bernadotte, a fellow freemason
@kiepyon1
@kiepyon1 Рік тому
Traitor
@IsakSko
@IsakSko 11 місяців тому
​@@maxanderson9293Gustavus Adolphus the great would be correct
@Themain1ofall
@Themain1ofall 2 роки тому
I just opened the video to do two things : Hear the classic Intro And Save it in my playlist to rewatch it all again later.
@nyyanksny03
@nyyanksny03 2 роки тому
do u know what is the name of the music at “2:00 hour” mark??
@odysseus1660
@odysseus1660 2 роки тому
This is amazing content guys! I'm so grateful to be subscribed right now. Studying Napoleon and his marshals is what originally got me into history at around 16 and I've now got a degree in history and archaeology, such an interesting topic and so well presented!
@andrewjames5738
@andrewjames5738 2 роки тому
Words fail me - absolutely brilliant - such an excellent video - reflecting many hours of work. Well done, excellent work.
@jaudonkey
@jaudonkey 2 роки тому
Not going to lie, I have watched this about 5+ times. And every single time I hear “I have fought 100 battles for France… and not one against her” it chokes me up. What a man. What a soldier. “Treason”. He deserved so much better.
@ZoobieDoodie
@ZoobieDoodie 2 роки тому
One of the finest series i have ever had the pleasure to enjoy. You should be very proud.
@benk4088
@benk4088 2 роки тому
Wow, I didn't realise this was three hours! What an outstanding job you have done, you should be very proud of this series!! Better than anything on TV at the moment..
@vivelafrance6314
@vivelafrance6314 2 роки тому
Brilliant, entertaining, and factual. I scarcely find examinations on this scale and depth, that are daring in the manner they place such figures into clear and logical rankings, and that present the information in a way that attracts my utmost attention to the point of me sitting through the 3 hour video in one sitting. This marvel of a video is an example of how youtube is a worthy contemporary of television.
@d1egomon194
@d1egomon194 Рік тому
At this point I have an unhealthy obsession for Napoleon pls send help
@the10thhokage60
@the10thhokage60 2 роки тому
I watched all these videos and yet I will still watch this masterpiece out of respect to this magnificent channel
@RS-gu3xk
@RS-gu3xk 2 роки тому
This is not a series for me but a movie about the Napoleonic Marshals!! Absolutely Amazing !!!🔥
@IS-ur6ju
@IS-ur6ju Місяць тому
Thank you for your excellent channel and this brilliant video masterpiece! I deeply appreciate effort and hardwork spent on it! The best of all great episodes by you!
@Wilk32
@Wilk32 2 роки тому
Absolute great video, possibly my favourite video on UKposts, one small thing though you didn’t mention much about ney’s trial. Ney was put in a french court. He was born in the famous region of Alsace Lorraine. The part he was in was annexed by Prussia meaning he was technically now german. This was the excuse his lawyer made, saying “since ney’s birthplace was now prussian he could not be tried in a french court”. But Ney instead said “I am french and I will remain french!” He was executed because of this
@TheMelbournelad
@TheMelbournelad 2 роки тому
WOAH. 3 hours of excellent work. Can’t believe it was 3 hours all together. Didn’t seem like that at all when listen to different parts over the months. Sign that was an excellently made.
@felixtla93
@felixtla93 2 роки тому
I'd like to have soult, Lannes, Murat, Bessieres and Ney. Its gonna be a chaotic room eh..
@ke612
@ke612 2 роки тому
Soult might steal your silverwears tho be carefull
@grimm5475
@grimm5475 2 роки тому
Murat is a betrayer for his title of italy
@joshuagrover795
@joshuagrover795 14 днів тому
Lannes and Bessieres probably end up murdering each other. So, I kept both on leads.
@slider903
@slider903 3 дні тому
Davout and Suchet just watching in the back. LOL.
@machanoidcluster19
@machanoidcluster19 Рік тому
You guy's deserve some kind of award! Best content ever!
@climax050
@climax050 7 місяців тому
What an incredible cast of characters. The likes of which hasn't been seen since. All with their own unique stories and feats of staggering bravery and prowess. Some of them became kings, and others met such tragic fates it may me shed tears. Its really hard to put into words how amazing this group of characters are, its just so mind-boggling that they're all such great men but were all around at the same time and shared the field with each other on so many occasions. The craziest part is that they were just random people that through their skill and a bit of luck rose to become titans of history simply based on their own merits. It seems certain to me that we shall never see another group of men like this ever again. I fully intend to visit their final resting places one day, such a magnificent group of heroes.
@onetwothreefourfive12345
@onetwothreefourfive12345 2 роки тому
1:12:10 will always be my favourite segment of all I think.
@jcc155
@jcc155 2 роки тому
GET THIS RABBLE THE F**K OUTTA HERE
@onetwothreefourfive12345
@onetwothreefourfive12345 2 роки тому
@@jcc155 ‘a bit more coarse’ 😁
@AlexC-ou4ju
@AlexC-ou4ju 2 роки тому
damn that was pretty badass!
@onetwothreefourfive12345
@onetwothreefourfive12345 2 роки тому
@@AlexC-ou4ju ikr
@deuxpomme9777
@deuxpomme9777 2 роки тому
Congratulations on a million subs Epic History TV!!! You guys truly earned it 💕💕
@ScoopDogg
@ScoopDogg 3 місяці тому
the amount of work that most have gone into making this fantastic series is worth high praise indeed. Thankyou.
@badweetabix
@badweetabix 2 роки тому
This is truly a masterfully produced documentary. This is what the Information Superhighway was meant for. Thank you.
@TheFiresloth
@TheFiresloth 2 роки тому
Personal ranking, based on the entirety of their careers : 26) Kellermann 25) Serurier 24) Perignon 23) Grouchy 22) Poniatowski 21) Brune 20) Jourdan 19) Oudinot 18) Moncey 17) Mortier 16) Victor 15) Macdonald 14) Augereau 13) Lefebvre 12) Bernadotte 11) Marmont 10) Saint-Cyr 9) Bessières 8) Berthier 7) Suchet 6) Murat 5) Soult 4) Ney 3) Lannes 2) Massena 1) Davout Thank you for this great serie !
@andreleclerc7231
@andreleclerc7231 Рік тому
A higher premium should be awarded to success in independent command. Suchet should be higher.
@kiepyon1
@kiepyon1 Рік тому
Lefebvre should be top 10
@lunatikatlemans24h87
@lunatikatlemans24h87 Рік тому
Kellerman at Valmy arguably saved France
@MrInkblots
@MrInkblots 8 місяців тому
Bro how did you put Kellerman and Jourdan that low? 🤣🤣
@joshuagrover795
@joshuagrover795 6 місяців тому
​@lunatikatlemans24h87 I totally agree Kellermann 26 in the ranks? Without Kellermann and Dumouriez's actions at Valmy even through later, Dumouriez defected to the Allies, the revolution would most likely have been crushed and the careers of Napoleon and his Marshals wouldn't have occurred. Kellermann practically saved the revolution in September 1792 against the odds.
@gabrielhuaraca3930
@gabrielhuaraca3930 2 роки тому
Thanks for this contribution. It's an honor to learn much about Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.
@Trapatatra
@Trapatatra 2 роки тому
You are without a doubt the greatest Marshals of Napoleon. What a Documentary! BRAVO!
@mrdave507
@mrdave507 2 місяці тому
This is such a good video, I watch it every time I get a chance. !!!Good Job Epic!!!
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