Otto von Bismarck: The Iron Chancellor
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День томуWhen Otto von Bismarck was born, Germany was a collection of 39 weak states cowering between the superpowers of France, Austria, and Russia. By the time he died, the German nation had been forged in blood and iron and Central Europe had a new sheriff in town. But while we all know the modern Germany he gave us, few of us know much about Bismarck himself. In this video, we take a look at the man known to history as the Iron Chancellor.
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@Biographics 5 років тому
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@dudepool7530 5 років тому
Ze German pronunciations, lmao!
@themartialartist1929 5 років тому
Leni riefenstahl?
@Biographics 5 років тому
@@dudepool7530 :D
@dudepool7530 5 років тому
@@Biographics awe, i made you guys smile. 'bout time i returned the favor. on that note. maybe a George Carlin video, lighten things up a bit.
@fuqupal 5 років тому
Do Vidkun Quisling
@genericyoutubeaccount579 5 років тому
Bismark has a bunch of famous quotes. "One day the great European War will come out of some damned foolish thing in the Balkans." "Americans are the luckiest people on earth. They are surrounded by weak neighbors and fish." "Whoever speaks of Europe is wrong. It is a geographic expression."
@justfrank5661 5 років тому
I agree with that comment about Americans!!!
@eddiebert6648 5 років тому
"The less the people know about how sausages and laws are made, the better they sleep in the night."
@johnnyfives5416 5 років тому
That quote on America is because how jealous he is of the Americans of not having to deal with being surrounded by all the world strongest nations and empires. Being a country in Europe mean that you either be conquerors or be conquered at the west is the French and British empire, the east is the Austrian-Hungarian empire and Russian empires, in the south is Italy while north idk.
@johnnyfives5416 5 років тому
@Paul Calixte Canada was still a colony that answers to the British while Mexico was having a civil war or in turmoil at the time while the fish part was that at east and west of America was Atlantic and Pacific Ocean.
@mosquitobight 5 років тому
The down side of being surrounded by weak neighbors and fish, is Americans didn't have to get very good at diplomacy and politics, which results in strange things like Orange Man.
@Isildun9 4 роки тому
I'm kinda disappointed that they didn't mention younger Bismarck's habits of releasing foxes in his friends studies and announcing his arrival by shooting a pistol into the ceiling.
@josephtabar492 4 роки тому
👋😂👌
@fuckinantipope5511 4 роки тому
Do you got a source? Really need to look that one up! :D
@swedishperson9201 4 роки тому
FuckinAntiPope extra history
@christopherbrasher433 3 роки тому
He invented the desk pop? Lol
@kadenstimpson3167 3 роки тому
reminds me of that one vine "this is why mom doesnt fucking love you!"
@ironmantis25 3 роки тому
So 3 things are always true 1) America wants to give oil-rich nations "freedom" 2) Russia needs a warm water port 3) Bismark always have a plan
@Pro_Butcher_Amateur_Human 3 роки тому
4) It was Walpole.
@kimmogensen4888 3 роки тому
Nice Starlord.
@thepuffin4050 3 роки тому
(5) Steiner's assault will solve all problems.
@Jakob_Herzog 3 роки тому
6) Germany WILL be united.
@DocLeQuack 3 роки тому
7) Simon’s chest hair will always be waving at us in these videos
@byzantinemapper6145 4 роки тому
Everyone forgets about the first Iron Man
@josephtabar492 4 роки тому
New one wants to hear about a goody-two-shoes who takes his vitamins daily. Really , what about B12?
@naon1793 3 роки тому
You mean Ned Kelly?
@sirwaltercrescentsneed 3 роки тому
In this case, would the Iron Monger be Napoleon III?
@onetwothreefourfive12345 3 роки тому
That was Davout. The Iron Marshal
@giorgibregvadze49er 2 роки тому
More like first iron chancellor
@Muhammed552 5 років тому
This video just give me a 150% Discipline
@zoolkhan 5 років тому
You mean you start to respect traffic signs now? what is your total level of disciplin enow :-)
@Muhammed552 5 років тому
@@zoolkhan How dare you sir ! disrespect the mighty Prussia
@nnaauujjddaa 3 роки тому
Can you even get that high? I have gotten 135% with all the ideas and ruler traits.
@Muhammed552 3 роки тому
@@nnaauujjddaa yes through events and missions tree u can reached it
@Journey22405 3 роки тому
@@nnaauujjddaa Prussian government - ideas traditions advisor and leader I think you can get mor err I’m minions too. You can def get 165+
@TheDONing1 5 років тому
You forgot to mention that Bismarck always had a plan.
@ottovonbismarck2890 5 років тому
Yes, i did.
@lillithyukiutacrow2532 5 років тому
@@ottovonbismarck2890 evening Mr Bismarck ^_^/
@george7red 5 років тому
Beat me to it lol
@johnnycatR58 5 років тому
Dead Meme, 'member when that channel used to make good videos? I 'member.
@TheDONing1 5 років тому
@@johnnycatR58 ouch...that's a burn my dude.
@mammuchan8923 4 роки тому
Bismarck is by far one of the most fascinating historical figures of all time. A politician with a plan, and an “off” button - this is utterly unique. Went to war to achieve aims, and then when they were achieved he was satisfied and tried to keep the balance of power from then onwards. Not a perfect man, and I imagine probably very unlikeable if you met him, but man oh man what a Titan of history
@solomone.a.lyttle130 5 місяців тому
He’s a racist bigot
@Jmnzz 5 років тому
"Can we imagine a world without Bismarck?" Alternate history hub: *pokes head around the corner*
@yanuchiuchihaanimegamesand3907 4 роки тому
No Germany, meaning Austria becomes OP and Hitler becomes a painter
@faarsight 4 роки тому
@@yanuchiuchihaanimegamesand3907 I mean German unification was already very much in the zeitgeist of the time and I'm pretty sure that it would have happened regardless just probably a bit later and including Austria in some fashion.
@drfabriciomnogueira 4 роки тому
Hi, I'm Cody
@diasporaafortiori5180 4 роки тому
@@yanuchiuchihaanimegamesand3907 Germany was thriving under him ... Hitler was not created by him, look to France, Belgium , Britain and Rothschild family for that
@illegalaryan8400 4 роки тому
“This is Cody!”
@AskAScreenwriter 5 років тому
Not to mention that Bismarck virtually predicted WWI, and how it would start, before his death: “One day the Great European War will come out of some damned foolish think in the Balkans. (1888).”
@dumdebadaba 4 роки тому
So the fight for liberty in western europe in 1848 is something memorable, but the fight for freedom in the Balkans is a damn foolish thing? This double standard and hypocrisy is why the so-called european union is failing
@derkaffeenator9172 4 роки тому
dumdebadaba I think you misunderstood there something. Bismarck never saw the revolution of 1848/9 as a good thing, but an evolution that sooner or later would happen. That’s the reason why he decided to perform that “change” through his own means in a controlled environment. He only cared because it effected his country. Of course he sees the Balkan as a danger. On another note, what has the European Union to do with Bismarck?
@sorcierenoire8651 3 роки тому
@@dumdebadaba the fight for freedom that costed millions of lives outside said region? Yeah that sounds right aint it?
@LancasterResponding 3 роки тому
*Slaps roof of the Balkan Peninsula* This bad boy can fit so much ethnic conflict in it
@Yorgar 3 роки тому
@@dumdebadaba He just did not want Germany involved in it, he saw that it would lead to its destruction under Wilhelm II.
@igrolfthenord3668 5 років тому
Don't forget Bismarck had a plan. He ALWAYS had a plan.
@serduncan6933 5 років тому
And good"ish" ideas
@josephwashington2096 5 років тому
All we need is more money. I HAVE A PLAN!!
@Lankyblankman 5 років тому
Julianus Vatinius!
@lou3712 5 років тому
Extra Credits? obviously
@mathewdeering 5 років тому
EC went to hell in a handbasket as soon as Dan left. Matt has done his best, but it's not the same.
@gabrieljohnjuele4290 5 років тому
He warned the Kaiser 20 years after his death the Kaiser will abdicate and his prediction missed by 4 months
@assassain0425 4 роки тому
So is the mind that made Germany
@MasterMalrubius 4 роки тому
How did he warn the Kaiser about anything 20 years after he was dead?
@tasty8186 4 роки тому
@@MasterMalrubius His prediction was along the lines of "20 years after I'm dead..."
@rabbi120348 4 роки тому
The same way the old Hamlet warned young Hamlet that his uncle was a creep.
@shriramvenu 4 роки тому
he also said in 1888, "the great European War will come out of some damned foolish thing in the Balkans" how right he was...
@miguelpereira9859 5 років тому
As a Portuguese the history of Germany and central Europe fascinates me. Our country stayed pretty much intact in our little corner for 900 years, while countries like Germany have had such a rich history of rulers and states. I mean it's mind-blowing how such a powerhouse like Germany didn't exist until just two centuries ago
@SKa-tt9nm 2 роки тому
Neither did Italy.
@darthvenator2487 2 роки тому
Nossa história é mais rica que a deles meu amigo e nosso povo tem uma grande história de ousadia e conquistas.
@miguelpereira9859 2 роки тому
@@darthvenator2487 Politicamente a nossa história não é assim tão interessante
@darthvenator2487 2 роки тому
@@miguelpereira9859 Eu discordo meu amigo. Nossa história foi forjada em ferro e sangue: Nós fomos vitais para a reconquista, criamos um império global tão poderoso que dividimos o mundo em dóis e nós chutamos o traseiro dos Turcos Otomanos no mediterrâneo, na África no e Indico. Nada mal para um país pequeno.
@darthvenator2487 2 роки тому
@@miguelpereira9859 A união ibérica um período bem interessante. Foi graças a isso que o Brasil virou uma nação continental.
@thedave8097 5 років тому
A video on Frederick the Great of Prussia would be nice. He was instrumental in the transformation of Prussia into a great power of Europe.
@mmescarlettziegfieldvonbis4551 5 років тому
You read my mind my friend!
@MrChopstsicks 5 років тому
The Dave I’ve been waiting for Otto and Frederick for years!
@mmescarlettziegfieldvonbis4551 5 років тому
Btw. There's and amazing documentary about the man by Christopher Clark, historian. Very interesting watch.
@josephtabar492 4 роки тому
I am going to look up Freddy's history tonight! Thanks
@josephtabar492 4 роки тому
@spudnic88 👋😂👌 birthday Ed artist renditions and personal testimony. That's worth something at least.
@andrewsultzer644 5 років тому
Marc: I spell it with a C Mark: I spell it with a K Otto: hold my schnapps
@michaeltheundeadmariachi4494 5 років тому
Nah man, you gotta do it like this. Otto: Hold mein schnapps
@pabslondon 5 років тому
@@michaeltheundeadmariachi4494 Do you reckon it was peach schnapps?
@planetoftheweek 5 років тому
It's called Schnaps with 1 P
@andrewsultzer644 5 років тому
@@planetoftheweek Schnapps is the English paronym to the German schnaps and considering I do not speak German I will hold on to my PP ;)
@marcl.1346 5 років тому
Hi
@whishiwhooshi5783 4 роки тому
Imagine being Bismarck and spending several years of your life building up the German Empire and then her leaders end up losing most of the land and losing two wars.
@josephtabar492 4 роки тому
I imagine Otto Von Bismarck was spinning faster than a hog on a rotisserie at an all you can eat BBQ in Harlem! 👋😂👌
@calguy3838 2 роки тому
Ironically, most of the lands acquired under Bismarck remain part of modern Germany, while the land that was lost included of historic Prussia.
@abdirahmanidris290 2 роки тому
@@josephtabar492 he was dead by then
@Aceshot-uu7yx Рік тому
He actually predicted that twenty years after his death in 1898 the kaiser would fall, he was off by 4 months.
@johnbertram1537 Рік тому
@@abdirahmanidris290 "spinning in his grave..."
@snakey934Snakeybakey 4 роки тому
"Politics is a lot like Sausage making; the less you know about it, the better."
@josephtabar492 4 роки тому
👋😂👌 pass the sausage!
@thepuffin4050 3 роки тому
Ironic, coming from the land of bratwurst
@keyholes 5 років тому
Would have been nice to have seen some maps to keep track of what land the pre-Germany states covered, how the empire expanded, etc. Very interesting nonetheless though, thanks. :)
@josephtabar492 4 роки тому
I totally agree. I too would love to see the maps of before and after. Adolf nearly lost all of Germany. At least half was controlled by thier enemy the Soviet Union while thier lesser enemy the USA controlled the western half untill the "Fall of the Wall and the Soviet Union."
@ansgarsilberberg 4 роки тому
You can get a glimpse of it on Wikipedia. I totally understand, though, why they didn't use maps - around that time they changed quicker as you could say "Bismarck"
@TheJollyKraut Рік тому
100% agree.
@reidrobinson9724 5 років тому
26 minutes isn’t enough for this legend
@luxembourgishempire2826 5 років тому
Well it's 5 seconds more so that should be enough really
@ottomeyer6928 2 роки тому
there are books
@Aceshot-uu7yx Рік тому
We don't have 12 days to relly give him the justice he and most great men deserve. 12 days with 10 hours of learning each and lunch in-between.
@electroflame6188 5 років тому
Literally no one: Otto Von Bismarck: *p l a n*
@YardenJZ 4 роки тому
Hilarious that you chose Viennese music for this video instead of, say, "Prussia´s Glory"... About the whole "No Bismarck=no WWII" thing, I agree with Sir Winston Churchill, who said:If the Allies at the peace table at Versailles had allowed a Hohenzollern, a Wittelsbach and a Habsburg to return to their thrones, there would have been no Hitler"
@KarakNornClansman 3 роки тому
Indeed more to the point.
@SuperCatacata 3 роки тому
@Kyle Whitehead If anything, it was the giant void left after he was removed from power. There would not be another Bismarck to keep things from spiraling out of control.
@harrypadarri6349 3 роки тому
Not really. There was a revolution in Germany before the end of WW1. There were worker and soldier soviets. The revolutionaries were divided about the final goal of the revolution but one thing was clear: the abolition of aristocracy.
@stickemuppunkitsthefunlovi4733 2 роки тому
@@harrypadarri6349 that means that a Hitler type was guaranteed then. When there is a dualistic struggle one side wins out in the end. The national socialists defeated the communists and Hitler took the lot. Could of been a Soviet state of Germany, don't know which one is worse lol
@gaptaxi 2 роки тому
The Wittelsbach family were very opposed to Hitler and wanted to reinstate the Monarchy in Bavaria to get rid of him, and it was the USA who prevented that and forbade them to carry out their plans. The Wittelsbach family were very much loved in Bavaria, most of their Palaces and large homes were turned into Hospitals and care centers in WW1. As for the Habsburgs, they were so hated by the Austrians because of the stubborn Kaiser Franz Josef who basically poked the Serbs into War that they threw them out themselves. To this day they are only allowed to return home to be buried in the family gruft in Vienna, Otto von Habsburg who organised the gathering of East Germans near the Hungarian Border that started the break up of the Iron curtain and was an MEP was buried there a few years ago. As for Kaiser Wilhelm 2nd, his Government wanted him to die a Hero´s Death on the Battlefield, he gracefully declined( German for Go **** Yourselves!) and became an Asylum Seeker in neutral Holland.
@narri214 5 років тому
I've been waiting since the Napoleon 3rd video for Bismarck
@austinschwartz8226 5 років тому
A lot of us have been waiting much longer!
@Biographics 5 років тому
Hope you liked it :)
@narri214 5 років тому
@@Biographics I enjoyed it very much
@austinschwartz8226 5 років тому
@@Biographics Sehr gut! Vielen Dank.
@djzrobzombie2813 3 роки тому
What's your favorite german word ???🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
@joryjones6808 5 років тому
I bet he had a plan for getting on biographics BECAUSE BISMARCK ALWAYS HAS A PLAN.
@NoobNoob-ss5hs 5 років тому
I think it worked just fine with a little room for improvement.
@pootispow3017 5 років тому
just like batman :)
@thefattestmomo9260 5 років тому
Bismark always has a plan!
@n4ppin 5 років тому
Extra Credits reference ;)
@ultimatestoryteller 4 роки тому
And that's why I love Extra Credits..
@PhilipJackson03 5 років тому
Wow. This is the first time I’ve truly learned about Bismarck and he was absolutely amazing. A strong nationalist who from a young age formed a weakened Prussia into a strong German empire with critical thinking and a great understanding of geography and history. Just wow. He deserves to be fully respected. The name Iron Chancellor is certainly deserved.
@christophercapalbo6470 3 роки тому
Is Winston Churchill impressed
@davidweller483 Рік тому
I wouldn't consider Prussia "weakened". Prussia was by far and away the largest German speaking country in Europe not named Austria. The leaders were a little weak, but at least they were smart enough to realize they shouldn't be running the country and delegated the task.
@Aceshot-uu7yx Рік тому
Let's not forget this man hated the idea of not having a monarch, he truly was a unique individual.
@puppude Рік тому
@@christophercapalbo6470 that cancer doesnt think much anymore lol
@fives5555arc 3 роки тому
Did you know that during his final days, Bismarck told Wilhelm ll that in 20 years Wilhelm would fall and Germany would fall. And it happened at the end of WW1 and Bismarck was off by a few months
@philiphm282 5 років тому
As a Brazilian, the first time I read about Bismark was on Henry Kissinger’s Diplomacy. It was a shock to see how much diplomatic affairs can change the history of the world. Bismark’s intelligence and stoic understanding of international affairs allowed him not only create Germany, but also be remembered as one of the most witted politicians to ever rule. And I repeat, he definitely ruled.
@eduardoribeiroucv9630 4 місяці тому
Você é de que estado, amigo?
@connor4480 5 років тому
I won a pub quiz yesterday because of two questions that came up and I knew the answers from this channel!
@Biographics 5 років тому
I hope my check is in the post.
@josephtabar492 4 роки тому
Well we congratulate you and uncork a champagne bottle in your honor! I can't wait to see what you win on cartoon week....
@djzrobzombie2813 3 роки тому
What's your favorite german word ???🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
@somethingsmart510 4 роки тому
Am I the only one that caught he said “Russian” farmer instead of “Prussian” at 4:20?
@Fahad-xe2zv 3 роки тому
I thought I heard that too
@burhan446 3 роки тому
He did say Russian
@willlavine1105 2 роки тому
yeah I also heard that
@LancasterResponding 3 роки тому
“Otto! The toilet is overflowing!” Bismark stands up “I’ve planned for this day.”
@cjc363636 5 років тому
This is so good.... Bravo! German history is, obviously, 20th Century dominated. Thanks for the bio on Bismarck. And the 19th Century history of Germany.
@mmescarlettziegfieldvonbis4551 5 років тому
And pre 20th century is equally interesting.
@Biographics 5 років тому
Glad you liked it! :)
@yanuchiuchihaanimegamesand3907 4 роки тому
@@mmescarlettziegfieldvonbis4551 and the HRE is just... WTF!
@yanuchiuchihaanimegamesand3907 4 роки тому
@Joe Blow What is wrong with you? Damn Neo-NAZIs!
@rudolfkraffzick642 4 роки тому
19th century saw a rising Germany, 20th century a decline, except in economics between 1950 and 1992 (Treaty of Maastricht). Political power is decisive. Compare the maps of Germany 1910 and 1990. At least, being in the Nato means that Germany has no more to fear a french-russian-british alliance.
@paulfrantizek102 5 років тому
Ironic that Strauss' Blue Danube is used here - it's arguably the most quintessentially Austrian piece of music. And yes, I get that the Danube River also runs through Germany, but the music itself is practically an advert for Vienna (probably why the Viennese Philharmonic celebrates the New Year with a Strauss Festival).
@tiffanyjones2838 5 років тому
I thought the same! Was kinda irritated when it was used for the first time
@STepanHAmbroski 5 років тому
Probably because it was written for the purpose of lifting the Austrian spirit after they got whipped by Prussia
@quantumbubbles2106 5 років тому
No worries, in 1886 Johann Strauss became a naturalised German citizen, and the Danube flows also through Germany.
@chrisanagn.3584 4 роки тому
Weird isn't it. A Strauss song being the "anthem" of Austria, while Mozart's, arguably the greatest Austrian musician, isn't...
@shellshockedgerman3947 4 роки тому
Austrians are technically Germans. Please don't murder me
@pvccannon1966 5 років тому
You really need some maps to go with some of these stories, with words , its just to abstract to figure out what your describing of a Germany in pieces and where austria and prussa are.
@josephtabar492 4 роки тому
I totally agree with you! Great post! Maybe Simon will get a clue and update this video in the future. Well I hope he does. It would definitely bring complete understanding.
@gaptaxi 2 роки тому
Yes, I do Tours in Bavaria and I have a folder of A4 maps and photographs to show my guests about the history of Europe, It really does make a huge difference as Euopean History is like a huge plate of Spaghetti, the stories merge and wind. When I show Bavaria as Piggy in the Middle, the Austro-Hungarian Empire to the East, Prussia to the North and France to the West then you can almost see a lightbulb switching on, pictures are very important.
@susandebruin8648 2 роки тому
Yes, i stopped and went to google a few times to check maps
@thalastianjorus Рік тому
"A dollar store Napoleon." Best description of the man I've ever heard.
@ottovonbismarck2890 5 років тому
Thanks for making a video about me!
@raymondhall8691 5 років тому
Was at 20:52 when i read this comment lol
@yangerjamir0906 4 роки тому
@Tsar, Rasputin still with you?
@romansans1581 4 роки тому
Hallo, Otto.
@PANZERFAUST90 4 роки тому
lol was looking for this
@aidengoosemorey3499 4 роки тому
@@raymondhall8691 me too
@romelnegut2005 5 років тому
Otto von Bismarck knew how to turn things in his favour but he could not persuade everyone to do what he wanted. Simon, I really like the editing. Send my regards to the person who did it.
@Biographics 5 років тому
That would be Jen, she does an amazing job. We're lucky to have her :).
@romelnegut2005 5 років тому
@@Biographics She's really good at what she does and I'm sure she feels the same about having you around.
@djzrobzombie2813 3 роки тому
What's your favorite german word ???🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
@romelnegut2005 3 роки тому
@@djzrobzombie2813 I don't have one since I don't speak German.
@djzrobzombie2813 3 роки тому
@@romelnegut2005 i know many british people who knows Blitz or blitzkrieg .
@ignitionfrn2223 3 роки тому
1:30 - Chapter 1 - From the ashes 4:55 - Chapter 2 - Revolution ! 7:55 - Chapter 3 - Iron & blood 11:20 - Mid roll ads 12:40 - Chapter 4 - War 16:20 - Chapter 5 - Death of an empire 20:05 - Chapter 6 - Germany's fatherland 23:25 - Chapter 7 - Death of a blacksmith
@dlugi4198 3 роки тому
I am really sad, that everytime there is a talk about creation of Germany, Bismark is always overpraised and von Moltke is always left out. And yet... Bismarck started all those wars, while von Moltke won then. Without von Molkte Bismarck would be remebered only as bad joke. Like cmn... My dude was possibly the greatest military mind of his time..
@thaariqulakwa8834 2 роки тому
Yeah, if i remember correctly... His general staff was the first european general staff that do wargames to predict what will go down if a war happens... And they do it in peacetime, not in a time where europe was embroiled by conflict....
@sorcierenoire8651 2 роки тому
isnt he well known whenever we talk about Bismarck tho? Bismarck's war plans only worked because he had Moltke in his era to lead it for him. with Moltke, Bismarck's plans would never have come to fruition.
@sorcierenoire8651 2 роки тому
nvm... just realised he wasnt introduced in the video.. damn shame.
@pyromania1018 2 роки тому
Bismarck didn't even have the decency to attend the man's funeral.
@abdirahmanidris290 2 роки тому
What about krupps industrial resources. Prussias railways helped win them wars against Austria and France and the breech-loading rifle
@EmeraldLavigne 4 роки тому
Bismarck *ALWAYS* had a plan.
@rejvaik00 4 роки тому
"You fail to plan, you plan to fail" - Bismarck probably idk
@misterkrazy8401 5 років тому
A video on Tito would be nice. He was able to keep peace in the Balkans for a while, as well as keeping unity between the Croatians and Serbians. He was the only socialist in the 20th century that the West respected.
@thedave8097 5 років тому
The west also respected Nicolae Ceausescu, the socialist dictator of Romania for a while in the 20th century.
@misterkrazy8401 5 років тому
Both men were very respected. Its a shame it ended in violence.
@MrScar665 5 років тому
My parents lived in Yugoslavia. They say it was better than it is now
@bnbcraft6666 5 років тому
I'd also love a video on Sir Oswald Mosley
@mmescarlettziegfieldvonbis4551 5 років тому
If you are interested, there is a good biography on him by Jasper Ridley. Aldo....he somewhat avoids some of the controversial topics about Tito. But yeah, he was an interesting fellow.
@dkupke 4 роки тому
I can’t help but think the world needs a Bismarck today
@aaronmarks9366 4 роки тому
If it resulted in a united Earthish Empire, I'd be all for it
@dkupke 4 роки тому
Not so much that, but the world needs a diplomat with his skill. The situation in the Middle East is something only a man like Bismarck could untangle.
@dkupke 4 роки тому
Joe Blow Bismarck had a brain, not just a mouth. He also did not see everything as a zero sum game and recognized that some goals are worth short term sacrifices, rather thinking it always has to be “I win, you lose.” I find it hilariously ironic that he was the creator of the social welfare state, and modern US conservatives are blind to what a stroke of genius it was.
@josephtabar492 4 роки тому
One is coming. He is known by Christians as the Antichrist. REVELATION CHAPTER 13.
@josephtabar492 4 роки тому
@@aaronmarks9366 You will most likely get a chance if you do not know Jesus....
@stevesilvasi5843 5 років тому
Broski thank you for the quality content to watch and listen to. I work grave yard shifts at a gas station in the middle of a small as town. Not only entertaining me but educating me. 10/10 ign
@lukelahr6124 5 років тому
I truly respect Otto, I think he really was one of history's greatest Rulers.
@josephtabar492 4 роки тому
He was also the wipe out a party as square dance! 👌😂
@artemisknight8721 5 років тому
You left out some of the best parts! During his college days his was often thrown in school prison (it was a thing) for being drunk or starting duels (or both). He was also nicknamed the mad junker for riding his horse at a full gallop during the night (mind you there wasn't streetlights like we have now) which was EXTREMELY dangerous to both horse and rider. Then again so did Extra History and they did a 5 part 20 minute series on him.
@josephtabar492 4 роки тому
That's why he wore a Helmut! 👌
@stephenlane9168 3 роки тому
Fantastic video Simon. Great research, great compelling presentation as always. Love your channels. Highly informative 👌
@tobias7196 3 роки тому
SIMON... wow. I've watched this time and time again and it's quality is never lost on me. Bravo my etherical friend, and Bravo to your entire crew who construct these masterpieces.
@rejvaik00 4 роки тому
"You fail to plan, you plan to fail" - Bismarck probably idk
@christophvonpezold4699 2 роки тому
The fact that Germany went from such a masterful diplomatic mind, possibly the greatest of his time, to the absolute shitshow that Wilhelm II's diplomacy was is honestly just sad
@michaelmoritz7838 5 років тому
Great video, truly well done history lesson, made simple enough to comprehend.
@bigtex1238 3 роки тому
I listen to all these videos while I'm working , great informative video's. 👍🏽 Thank you for these videos
@judictus5178 5 років тому
Wonderful work, all the team is great and talented.
@lagitanavderoscio 5 років тому
Finally, Bismarck. There are going to be many people very pleased. i did not know anything about him. Thanks!
@cassandraralph5906 3 роки тому
Another excellent video, very educational and interesting! Thank you again for your videos, Simon!
@brandonscott397 5 років тому
Fantastic video. Made me truly think about the modern world and what made it so. Keep it up
@urmum3088 5 років тому
Bismark ALWAYS has a plan
@iagosevatar4865 5 років тому
Where does this même Come from?
@nathanbarajas9174 5 років тому
@@iagosevatar4865 Extra credit did a mini series on bismark. "He always had a plan."
@ultimatestoryteller 4 роки тому
@@iagosevatar4865 this is actually the second most popular History memes after "Wait for it...the Mongols" .
@edmund8704 2 роки тому
Alright here I come....(Singing Fanfare) Oh Hey Bismark is here!
@OmarDelawar 4 роки тому
I grew up in Germany and lived there until 2000 and seen Bismarck’s statues everywhere just didn’t know who the dude was as a child! Thanks for filling me in! Love your Channel, I subbed. Much love from California!
@josephtabar492 4 роки тому
Just wait until you see the Superman statue!
@stephencannon3140 2 місяці тому
Simon….your videos are informative and entertaining. Your varied subjects shows research and interest in the subjects….i have probably learned more about history from your videos than my actual history classes. I wish the University of UKposts was around when I was in high school.
@derdickemann 3 роки тому
Excellently summend up and presented in an interesting fashion! Thanks!
@jonnnyren6245 3 роки тому
The man to whom the great battleship was named, but lasted only 8 days. I wonder what Otto von Bismarck would've thought if he saw the ship he was named after. He would have a huge smile on his face.
@jasonwilliamtjandra Рік тому
Well the US state capital of North Dakota is also named after Bismarck himself
@minimax9452 9 місяців тому
it took the Hood out after 5 minutes
@connorthompson8376 5 років тому
The Nepolionic years also had a huge influence on the life and career of Alexander Von Humboldt. As usual, I'd like to request a video about him.
@matios83 4 роки тому
I remember, this was my 1st video I watched from your channel Simon. Good job man.
@randall336 4 роки тому
Im so glad I found this i love this kind of stuff
@Kepora1 2 роки тому
"He was anti socialist" So he wasn't just a Chad, but a Gigachad then
@sabercruiser.7053 4 роки тому
THANK YOU KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.WELL DONE
@notbad7490 3 роки тому
Good job. Always wondered about Bismarck, Thank you Simon.
@akiva2112 5 років тому
Simon you like Bismarck had a plan and that ad transition was smooth A.F.
@seanbtwo 4 роки тому
Fascinating and, as always, enlightening!
@josephtabar492 4 роки тому
Wait until Simon puts you in a round room and ask you to find a corner!
@ata-ayitehunlede5632 5 років тому
Excellent biography of the Iron Chancellor. One of the best. Congrats Mr. Simon
@MrPoupard 5 років тому
Thank you. Very informative.
@jonthornton8758 5 років тому
Now I'm going to go watch the video. No spoilers LOL Simon you are the man.
@Arthur-vr6vf 4 роки тому
Coolest Dude ever!
@milsbaby7647 4 роки тому
Otto von Bismarck and Harold Hardrada are 2 of my favourite historical personalities
@metalmatt3431 2 роки тому
Absolutely sublime writing Biographics team
@Bliefking 4 роки тому
I really love your videos! And it might be partly because of the format focusing on people’s biographies, but sometimes you step into the great man history fallacy. Most historic events don’t depend only on one person.
@josephtabar492 4 роки тому
Geee Sherlock! What was your first clue? 👋😂👌
@AznRUs 4 роки тому
I had to wait a day for my new modem to come in and watch tv for entertainment. There were so many commercials for only 20 minutes worth of content. I will never complain about a 20-second ad anymore.
@adamsloan33 4 роки тому
A compelling and well-thought out conclusion to your video!
@kalif404 3 роки тому
I can listen to your videos all day. I love the enthusiasm.
@Aramis419 5 років тому
After reading Massie’s “Dreadnought”, I developed a bad bromance with Bismarck.
@josephtabar492 4 роки тому
That's not bromance. It's called homosexuality and now you know the difference.
@Wkumar07 5 років тому
By far, this is one of the best biographics episode that I have seen. That so many fascinating insights were laid out clearly on such a complicated man attests to how good this series is! That being said, the question of Fredrick III remains in the air. Had he lived, and Wilhelm I not come to power, could the world avoided the First World War? And, if it did escape that disaster, what would the world have looked like today?
@MisterSpinalzo 5 років тому
no one can say for sure but I find it pretty unlikely considering the main reason for WW1 was the situation on the Balkan peninsula spiralling out of control
@inisipisTV 5 років тому
Possible. Remember it was Austria-Hungary that started it all. Wilhem II , despite his huge ambitions, was vacationing when war started, a war he didn't want. Most of the cause of WW1 are caused by a series of diplomatic fiascos on all sides. It would take a man with great diplomatic skills and connections like Bismarck to calm such a surge to call for action. Unfortunately, there was no such a man in 1914 and Bismarck had long since died.
@Wkumar07 5 років тому
@@inisipisTV true, Wilhelm may not have wanted the war, but we can't minimize his actions and behavior which encouraged Austrian involvement in Serbia.
@ottovonskidmark629 4 роки тому
Excellent video i must say, i enjoyed every minute of it :)
@bobbrown7511 3 роки тому
Another excellent video! Thank you!
@marty7442 5 років тому
Otto Von Bismarck was a good leader no one ever talks about...
@mho... 3 роки тому
here in germany we DO!
@GeoStreber 3 роки тому
There's one thing you missed. A few hours after Bismarck died, two reporters snuck into his bedroom and shot a now infamous photo of his dead body. "Bismarck on the deathbed". They wanted to sell it to newspapers, but the public was outraged. Long story short, this led to laws being passed, which can be traced all the way to germany's modern privacy laws regarding photographs. It's the reason why dashcams are somewhat illegal, and why you can sue someone for publishing a photo of you without your consent. Even after death, Bismarck still provided.
@dylanlindsey3282 4 роки тому
Love the videos! I find myself wishing that the date and year of each point being presented were up on the screen as you talk about it. That would be a great addition to an already great channel.
@josephtabar492 4 роки тому
I agree. I would also include maps. Then it would truly be a history class for the serious student.
@Swnsasy 5 років тому
Simon is the absolute BEST when it comes to biography.. No freaking fluff and BS filling.. To the point every single time and I find myself always lost listening... You just cannot beat Simon.. You just can't...
@Maddin1313 5 років тому
[Preussens Gloria intesifies]
@kartiksolanki5400 5 років тому
Never clicked play button so fast until now..
@josephtabar492 4 роки тому
Well then............. CONGRATULATIONS. YOUR FINGER STILL WORKS!
@---AMRAAM--- Рік тому
brilliant video...perfectly summed it up
@sarge627 5 років тому
Chief, I'm gonna need that video on Giuseppe Garibaldi pretty soon. But awesome video as always!
@sagesheahan6732 5 років тому
Wow. I'd always wondered who he was. And being part German.. just, wow. Thank you, Biographics.
@christopherr3676 5 років тому
Simon's apologies , before the video starts , about pronunciation are gold . I prefer the dont at me version tho lol
@Biographics 5 років тому
About ze pronunciations.
@janhanchenmichelsen2627 5 років тому
@@Biographics Ze pronunciations kud bi imrpröved. A tiny bitt. Schleswig; shle-svig/k. Our Danish neighbours to the south just say Slesvig. "Von" is "fon". Ü is [y]. Simple stuff. But, nevertheless. I zink tis vås a ferry gut intrödökksjon to German histöry.
@djzrobzombie2813 3 роки тому
What's your favorite german word ???🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
@JadeMara1 Рік тому
Great video! Fascinating individual.
@yousaymyname5174 4 роки тому
Amazing narration. Loved it.
@aliabdallah102 3 роки тому
Bismark had a lot of goo quotes, but my favorite one is from Napeloen: never interrupt your enemy while he is making a mistake"
@josephtabar492 4 роки тому
I found this story fascinating, because I have German in me from my father's side of the family. To find out that Germany became a nation out of divided states in 1867 is only 96 years before my own birth. Meanwhile back in the United States Abraham Lincoln had just been assassinated a couple years previous. It really wasn't that long ago. I wish that I could ask my father or grandfather what year thier family came to the USA, but unfortunately they are dead. Life is so brief. It was only yesterday that so much happened in world history. Thank you for the post. Germany's history intrigued me. I still hate Adolf Hitler a madman who is most likely dancing in agony in the fires of Hell waiting on the final judgement of God.....
@minimax9452 9 місяців тому
read Pat Buchanans book to get a deeper understandig of Hitler
@TheFakeyCakeMaker 3 роки тому
I'd like to learn about Karl Liebnkecht and Rosa Luxemburg. I love this channel, for me it's your best one Simon. As much as I love Business Blaze I wish you'd do condensed versions of the stories on something like this as I sometimes I get distracted with the interruptions.
@thecrew1871 4 роки тому
I lived in Germany for 2 years and loved it. But I knew very little of the history of the country. Thankyou for such an informative video.
@xhulioballiu8538 5 років тому
the man, the myth, the legend, Otto Von Bismarck. The man smoked 3 cigars at once and drank a bottle of champagne for breakfast
@josephtabar492 4 роки тому
Just thinking about what he would have done after smoking a fat joint! Hmmm.... maybe just a thought about Justin Trudeau....
@potatoraider7320 5 років тому
By "Iron Chancellor", he mean it literally. He took a bullet and walked out seemingly fine.
@lordmerp1498 3 роки тому
Correction: he took FIVE bullets to the chest
@Pholous 3 роки тому
@@lordmerp1498 I heard that too. But the gun's barrel was removed by the assassin to be carried concealed, which decreased the bulletts' velocity dramatically.
@lordmerp1498 3 роки тому
@@Pholous still, this is before modern body armor or modern hospitals it’s still badass that he took 5 round to the chest in stride
@garysheppard4028 4 роки тому
Have just discovered this channel. These videos are great. So informative and with excellent narration. Well done. Problem is, there are so damn many I'll be here for days...
@josephtabar492 4 роки тому
Well then you have a dilemma. Do I go to work or take off a week to watch these videos? How much popcorn must I buy? Can I get a refill on Cokes? 👋😂👌
@nonamegiven19xx 2 роки тому
I love the way you do these videos. Definitely subscribing
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