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Welcome to Kings and Generals, the premier YouTube channel for anyone interested in military history. Our channel is dedicated to providing high-quality educational content that explores some of the most significant military campaigns, battles, and strategies throughout history.
Our team of passionate historians and military experts are committed to delivering accurate and engaging content that is accessible to viewers of all levels. From the ancient world to the modern era, we cover a wide range of topics with a focus on in-depth analysis and informative discussions.
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  • Yesterday · 25 min

    Normans against Romans - Battle of Dyrrhachium 1081 DOCUMENTARY

    Get your SPECIAL OFFER for MagellanTV here: https://try.magellantv.com/kingsandgenerals. It's an exclusive offer for our viewers! Start your free trial today. MagellanTV is a new kind of streaming service run by filmmakers with 3,000+ documentaries! Check out our personal recommendation and MagellanTV’s exclusive playlists: https://www.magellantv.com/explore/history The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Normans and their conquests in the Mediterranean continue with a war between the Normans and the Eastern Roman Empire, as after his victories against the Muslims of Sicily (https://youtu.be/soui5sRzgHk), one of the premiere adventurers of the medieval period Robert Guiscard moves against the Byzantine realm led by Alexios I Komnenos. The early campaign culminated at the Battle of Dyrrhachium in 1081. Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals or by joining the youtube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join We are grateful to our patrons and sponsors, who made this video possible: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ooKPbpq0z8ciEjz5Zmrga4-gWRmripm0u4BHMkkXHVc/edit?usp=sharing The video was created by Malay Archer http://bit.ly/2HjS2zP while the script was written by Leo Stone This video was narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ) ✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals ✔ Podcast ► https://kingsandgenerals.libsyn.com/ iTunes: https://apple.co/2QTuMNG ✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_Generals Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com #Documentary #Romans #Normans

  • Yesterday · 15 min

    Battle of Magnesia 190 BC Roman - Seleucid Syrian War DOCUMENTARY

    We decided to slowly remake all of our old documentaries, as current quality of narration and animation is much higher than the one we had before. We want our viewers to know that we will always strive to produce the best quality videos. This documentary is on Roman - Seleucid Syrian War of 192-188 BC (also known as War of Antiochus) and the battles of Thermopylae and Magnesia. Both the Roman Republic and the Seleucid empires were vying for control over Greece and Eastern Mediterranean and their war reshaped the map of the region in the II century BC and was the most significant conflict of its time with a quarter of a million warriors taking part in the hostilities on both sides. Our remakes will not influence the regular schedule and you will see a new documentary on Sunday! Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals We are grateful to our patrons, who made this video possible: Koopinator,, Daisho, Łukasz Maliszewski, Nicolas Quinones, William Fluit, Juan Camilo Rodriguez, Murray Dubs, Dimitris Valurdos, Félix Gagné-Dion, Fahri Dashwali, Kyle Hooton, Dan Mullen, Mohamed Thair, Pablo Aparicio Martínez, Iulian Margeloiu, Chet, Nick Nasad, Jeyares, Amir Eppel, Thomas Bloch, Uri Sternfeld, Juha Mäkelä, Georgi Kirilov, Moe Mia, Daniel Yifrach, Brian Crane, Muramasa, Gerald Tnay, Hassan Ali, Richie Thierry, David O'Hare and Christopher Commins. This video was narrated by good friend Officially Devin. Check out his channel for some kick-ass Let's Plays. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ The Machinimas for this video are created by one more friend – Malay Archer. Check out his channel, he has some of the best Total War machinimas ever created: https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates/videos ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals ✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals ✔ Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/nurrrik_phoenix ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►https://www.instagram.com/nurrrrrik ✔ Steam ►http://steamcommunity.com/id/nurrrik Inspired by: BazBattles, Invicta (THFE), Epic History TV, Historia Civilis and Time Commanders Machinimas made on Total War: Rome 2 Engine Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com Songs used:

  • Yesterday · 15 min

    Two Battles of Panipat - 1526 and 1556 - Mughal Empire DOCUMENTARY

    Commanders always look for a way to get an advantage and so they choose the best possible location for the battles. And as such locations usually have a suitable terrain or are in the vicinity of the economic or political center, historically decisive battles had a tendency to happen in the same places over and over. We know about half-dozen battles of Thermopylae and Kosovo, and so many other geographical locations had multiple battles. For India it is the city of Panipat, just under 100 kilometers away from the capital Delhi. Three crucial fights happened here and they decided the fate of the entire subcontinent for centuries. In this documentary we are covering two of these battles that happened in 1526 and 1556. The Mughal Empire led by Babur and Akbar had to fight against the Delhi Sultanate of Ibrahim Lodi and the armies of the Sur Empire under the command of Hemu at Panipat to prove its dominance. Let's see how these events unfolded. Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals We are grateful to our patrons, who made this video possible: Koopinator, Ibrahim Rahman, Daisho, Łukasz Maliszewski, Nicolas Quinones, William Fluit, Juan Camilo Rodriguez, Murray Dubs, Dimitris Valurdos, Félix Gagné-Dion, Fahri Dashwali, Kyle Hooton, Dan Mullen, Mohamed Thair, Pablo Aparicio Martínez, Iulian Margeloiu, Chet, Nick Nasad, Jeyares, Amir Eppel and Thomas Bloch. The script was developed by our friend Gumru M. Her help with the research was essential for this documentary. This video was narrated by good friend Officially Devin. Check out his channel for some kick-ass Let's Plays. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ The Machinimas for this video are created by one more friend – Malay Archer. Check out his channel, he has some of the best Total War machinimas ever created: https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates/videos ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals ✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals ✔ Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/nurrrik_phoenix ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►https://www.instagram.com/nurrrrrik ✔ Steam ►http://steamcommunity.com/id/nurrrik Inspired by: BazBattles, Invicta (THFE), Epic History TV, Historia Civilis and Time Commanders Machinimas made on the Total War: Attila engine using the great Medieval Kingdoms mod Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com Songs used:

  • Yesterday · 24 min

    Rome’s Richest Conquest Turned Into its Biggest Trap

    🎥 Watch 300+ exclusive videos on ✔ Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on ancient history and history of Rome and the Roman Empire continues with a video in which we discuss why Rome conquered Dacia. Why did Emperor Trajan invade Dacia—and did its legendary gold rescue the Roman Empire? This documentary follows Rome’s long struggle with the Dacian kingdom, from Burebista and Julius Caesar to Decebalus, Domitian, and the decisive Dacian Wars of 101–102 and 105–106 AD. Discover how a humiliating peace treaty, a dangerous frontier, imperial politics, and a cash-strapped Roman treasury pushed Trajan toward conquest. We explore Dacia’s mountain fortresses, formidable warriors, vast gold and silver deposits, and the campaign that ended with the fall of Sarmizegetusa. Then we trace what happened next: the treasure that funded Roman building projects, the creation of Dacia Felix, rapid colonization, mining in Transylvania, and the province’s growing strategic importance. But Rome’s richest conquest came with a cost. As invasions intensified and the empire entered the Crisis of the Third Century, Dacia became increasingly difficult to defend. Emperor Aurelian finally withdrew Roman forces and administration in the 270s. Was Dacia Rome’s greatest prize—or an expensive strategic trap? Watch to the end for the full rise, conquest, prosperity, and abandonment of Roman Dacia, and decide whether Trajan’s most celebrated victory was truly worth it. Parthian Army: Rome’s Toughest Rival: https://youtu.be/8Rzc3OSrQLM Rome vs Persia: An Unwinnable War: https://youtu.be/zCtQ_INPdhU Roman Empire - Julio-Claudians: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQOS1oJNGz8&list=PLaBYW76inbX5egSRNgWbadqMhVH7Z5p6P Punic Wars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCxkNk1tjNw&list=PLaBYW76inbX5ip3365IenIvsq4RIolKMa Vandals: https://youtu.be/-IpbeEW6I9Y How Rome Conquered Greece: https://youtu.be/v5q1rerf-qw Did the Trojan War Really Happen: https://youtu.be/12eHJL2yRtk Demosthenes: https://youtu.be/ABS1iepXG0U Ancient Greek Politics and Diplomacy: https://youtu.be/MVnp4NilDLI Pyrrhic Wars: https://youtu.be/2QBA6ZPmj3Q Eastern Roman Empire: Why So Many Civil Wars?: https://youtu.be/SK_yHooLu1s Mos Maiorum: What led to the fall of the Roman Republic?: https://youtu.be/BNWfDWk6ohM Caesar in Gaul: https://youtu.be/LRV185XaMIM Animation: Michael Merc youtube.com/@MercenaryCamp, Kate Korolko Artwork: Vadym Berkutenko Script: David Muncan Narration: Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ) ✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals ✔ Podcast ► https://kingsandgenerals.libsyn.com/ iTunes: https://apple.co/2QTuMNG ✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_Generals Production Music courtesy of EpidemicSound 00:00:00 - Why Rome Feared Dacia 00:01:01 - Decebalus Humiliates Rome 00:03:34 - Why Trajan Chose War 00:06:02 - Dacia’s Fortresses and Gold 00:09:00 - Trajan’s Two Dacian Wars 00:10:48 - The Treasure That Rebuilt Rome 00:12:11 - Dacia Felix: Rome’s Richest Province 00:16:22 - Crisis, Withdrawal, and Legacy #Documentary #Rome #Dacia

  • Yesterday · 15 min

    Battle of Dara 530 Roman - Sassanid Iberian War DOCUMENTARY

    The fall of the Western Roman Empire prompted a response from the Eastern Empire. Emperor Justinian was eager to restore Rome to its former glory, but he first needed to deal with the Sassanid Empire to the East. Iberian War of 526-532 gave him this chance, ashis new commander Belisarius showed his mettle and talent in the battle of Dara and other engagements. This series will continue, if it gets enough support, so don't hesitate to suggest this video to your friends. Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals We are grateful to our patrons, who made this video possible: Koopinator, Ibrahim Rahman, Daisho, Łukasz Maliszewski, Nicolas Quinones, William Fluit, Juan Camilo Rodriguez, Murray Dubs, Dimitris Valurdos, Félix Gagné-Dion, Fahri Dashwali, Kyle Hooton, Dan Mullen and Mohamed Thair. The script was developed by our friend DismountedCentaur. His help with the research was essential for this documentary. This video was narrated by good friend Officially Devin. Check out his channel for some kick-ass Let's Plays. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ The Machinimas for this video are created by one more friend – Malay Archer. Check out his channel, he has some of the best Total War machinimas ever created: https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates/videos ✔ Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/nurrrik_phoenix ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►https://www.instagram.com/nurrrrrik ✔ Steam ►http://steamcommunity.com/id/nurrrik Inspired by: BazBattles, Invicta (THFE), Epic History TV, Historia Civilis and Time Commanders Machinimas made on the Total War: Attila engine Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com

  • Yesterday · 15 min

    Battle of Nicopolis 1396 Hungarian Crusade DOCUMENTARY

    The Ottoman invasion that was ramping up despite heavy losses in the battle of Kosovo in 1389, was met with growing resistance. The King of Hungary Sigismund called for one of the last a crusade in history and the Crusader army consisting of forces from France, Burgundy, Hungary, Wallachia, Bulgaria, England, Aragon, Germany, Bohemia, Poland, Teutonic Order and Knights Hospitaller fought the Ottoman sultan Bayezid I (Yıldırım Bayezid) and the Prince of Serbia Stefan Lazarević at Nicopolis in Bulgaria (Никопол | Niğbolu). Hope you will enjoy this episode. :-) Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals We are thankful to our patrons, who made this video possible: Koopinator, Ibrahim Rahman, Daisho, Łukasz Maliszewski, Nicolas Quinones, William Fluit, Juan Camilo Rodriguez, Murray Dubs, Dimitris Valurdos and Mohamed Thair. This video was narrated by our good friend Officially Devin: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ The Machinimas for this video are created by one more friend – Malay Archer. Check out his channel, he has some of the best Total War machinimas ever created: https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates/videos ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►https://www.instagram.com/nurrrrrik ✔ Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/nurrrik_phoenix ✔ Steam ►http://steamcommunity.com/id/nurrrik Primary sources used: Inspired by: BazBattles, Invicta (THFE), Epic History TV and Historia Civilis, Time Commanders Machinimas made on the Total War: Attila engine Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com Songs used: Ottoman Song - Ceddin Deden Andreas Ericson - Trouble in Paradise Johannes Bornlof - Barbarians Rannar Sillard - Deathmatch 3 Rannar Sillard - March of the Brave 4 #Documentary #KingsandGenerals #OttomanWars

  • Yesterday · 25 min

    Judea - Rome's Most Rebellious Province - The Empire Couldn’t Control Judea

    🎥 Watch 300+ exclusive videos on Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on medieval history continues with a video on why Judea was Rome's most rebellious province and kept creating emperors. Why could Rome conquer nearly every rival yet never fully control Judea? This documentary traces the explosive clash between Roman imperial rule and a society where religion, law, identity, and political sovereignty could not be separated. The story begins in 63 BC, when Pompey entered Jerusalem’s Holy of Holies, and follows two centuries of escalating conflict. Discover why Rome’s usual formula—co-opt local elites, tolerate local gods, collect taxes—failed in Second Temple Judea; how the Maccabean Revolt and Hasmonean independence kept liberation within living memory; and how Caligula, Pontius Pilate, and corrupt governors repeatedly pushed the province toward revolt. We examine the Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, Zealots, and Sicarii; the disastrous Roman defeat at Beth Horon; Vespasian and Titus’s siege of Jerusalem; the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 AD; and the organized Bar Kokhba Revolt under Hadrian. Using Josephus and later evidence, the episode reveals why Roman military victory could crush armies but not resolve the deeper structural conflict. This is the history of Roman Judea, the Great Jewish Revolt, Jerusalem’s fall, and an empire that won every war yet failed to create lasting peace. Subscribe for more ancient history, Roman Empire documentaries, and ancient Judea’s epic struggle with Rome. Why Roman Britain Kept Creating Emperors: https://youtu.be/uNGOAur7OR0 How Mercenaries Beat Empires - Catalan Company: https://youtu.be/s1SLXmeEZOE Rome’s Collapse, Region by Region: https://youtu.be/QdEO0ckSFC0 Nuragic Civilization: https://youtu.be/11SqfKmkT6o Minoan Crete: https://youtu.be/YFWjtjb8PTQ Samnites: Rome’s Early Nemesis: https://youtu.be/BuRn3pWH81g Arabia Before Islam: Religion, Society, Culture: https://youtu.be/07OsSSt0ytc Vandals: https://youtu.be/-IpbeEW6I9Y How Rome Conquered Greece: https://youtu.be/v5q1rerf-qw Did the Trojan War Really Happen: https://youtu.be/12eHJL2yRtk Demosthenes: https://youtu.be/ABS1iepXG0U Ancient Greek Politics and Diplomacy: https://youtu.be/MVnp4NilDLI Pyrrhic Wars: https://youtu.be/2QBA6ZPmj3Q Ancient Macedonia before Alexander the Great and Philip II: https://youtu.be/FXX1FVYysjQ Diplomatic Genius of Philip of Macedon: https://youtu.be/yVTrkESkuTw Etruscans: https://youtu.be/FkySjRwUteE Bosporan Kingdom: https://youtu.be/ltikjXUiAC4 Ancient Greek State in Bactria: https://youtu.be/IQATsepKoLE The Greco-Chinese War Over the Heavenly Horses: https://youtu.be/g6Rphg_lwwM Ancient Greek Kingdom in India: https://youtu.be/ZxJk4KHZxi8 Script: Liam Bryant Animation: Arb Paninken http://bit.ly/2Ow3oC8 Narration: Liam Taylor ✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals ✔ Podcast ► http://www.kingsandgenerals.net/podcast/ ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_Generals Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com 00:00:00 - Pompey Enters the Forbidden Room 00:02:10 - Why Rome’s Religious Model Failed 00:05:44 - Judea Remembered Independence 00:07:39 - How Roman Rule Fueled Revolt 00:10:35 - Judea Turns Against Itself 00:12:36 - The Great Jewish Revolt 00:14:58 - Why Victory Changed Nothing 00:17:29 - The Clash Rome Couldn’t Solve Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mODE5fEomtYx3JyzbteR1mjHeMrECQbJ54YPuAHEdEY/edit?usp=sharing #Documentary #Judea #Rome

  • Yesterday · 20 min

    Slavs and Vikings: Medieval Russia and the Origins of the Kievan Rus

    You can support our friend Devin by buying his game here: https://bit.ly/2XuEqZz The new Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series will cover the history of Russia, starting with the ancient origins of the Slavs, formation of the early Eastern Slavic states, how the Varyag (Varangians) Vikings led by Rurik took over these states and started to expand towards Byzantium and the Khazars. Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals or by joining the youtube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join We are grateful to our patrons and sponsors, who made this video possible: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ooKPbpq0z8ciEjz5Zmrga4-gWRmripm0u4BHMkkXHVc/edit?usp=sharing The video was made by our friend Michael Merc https://bit.ly/340tcO2 while the script was researched and written by Leo Stone. The art for the project was created by Robbie McSweeney This video was narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ) ✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals ✔ Podcast ► https://kingsandgenerals.libsyn.com/ iTunes: https://apple.co/2QTuMNG ✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_Generals Production Music courtesy of Ancestors Legacy: https://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/620590/ Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com #Documentary #KievanRus #Vikings

  • Yesterday · 15 min

    Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Marengo 1800 DOCUMENTARY

    Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most talented military leaders in the history, so every battle he fought is fascinating, as well as his complete knowledge of tactical and strategic aspects of the war. He was part of the French Revolution and ended it, he was the biggest conqueror of Europe, but also brought its unity closer. The battle of Marengo of 1800, which took place during the War of the Second Coalition between Napoleon and Austrian troops under Baron Michael von Melas is interesting, as French leader committed a big mistake, but was able to score a big victory through sheer will and tactical acumen. We are planning a series of videos on Napoleon if this video gets enough attention. :-) List of Episodes: Battle of Marengo 1800 - *You are right here!* Battle of Trafalgar 1805 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRtUrvmok-c Battle of Austerlitz 1805 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaoNMLKDCQU Battle of Jena-Auerstedt 1806 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhtO3Ha0ToQ Battle of Eylau 1807 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8lzv_Elwjg Battle of Friedland 1807 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXforxAjuQo Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals We are thankful to our patreons, who made this video possible: Koopinator, Ibrahim Rahman, Daisho, Łukasz Maliszewski, Nicolas Quinones, William Fluit and Juan Camilo Rodriguez This video was narrated by good friend Officially Devin. Check out his channel for some kick-ass Let's Plays. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ ✔ Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/nurrrik_phoenix ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►https://www.instagram.com/nurrrrrik ✔ Steam ►http://steamcommunity.com/id/nurrrik Primary sources used: Chandler, David (1966). Campaigns of Napoleon. Scribner. Hollins, David (2000). The Battle of Marengo 1800. Osprey Publishing Тарле Е. В. Наполеон // Собрание сочинений: в 12 томах. — М.: Издательство АН СССР, 1959. Inspired by: BazBattles, Invicta (THFE), Epic History TV and Historia Civilis, Time Commanders Machinimas made on the Napoleon: Total War Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com, Napoleon: Total War Songs used: Richard Beddow - Napoleon Bonaparte - Total War Napoleon Soundtrack Peter Sandberg - Subtle Substitutes 3 Johannes Bornlof - Solemn Magnus Ringblom - Marching In Johannes Bornlof -Exile Before Dishonor Rannar Sillard - Emperors of Tomorrow 13 Rannard Sillard - Deathmatch 3 Johannes Bornlof - Barbarians

  • Yesterday · 31 min

    Putin’s War Has Finally Reached Russia - Ukraine Is Cutting Crimea Off

    ⚔️World of Warships Legends is updated and even better now: https://wowsl.co/4wMXh05 Play for free now! Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with another video on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine with the updates of July 2026. Russia has officially admitted its “special military operation” has become a real war—but what changed? This July 2026 Ukraine war update tracks the pressure building on both sides, from Russia’s advances around Kostiantynivka and the Donbas Fortress Belt to Ukraine’s deep-strike campaign against oil refineries, fuel logistics, Crimea, and Wildberries warehouses. We examine competing estimates of damage to Russia’s refining capacity, the gasoline shortages reaching ordinary Russians, growing frustration among elites, and why another major mobilization may be Putin’s likeliest next move. The video also covers Russia’s escalating attacks on Ukrainian cities, the limits of nuclear threats, and whether either army can still force a decisive breakthrough. Beyond the battlefield, we break down shifting US and NATO support, Patriot and SAMP/T air-defense production, the worsening Ukraine–Poland dispute, and the political shock inside Ukraine after Zelensky dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov—then replaced Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky amid public protests. Finally, we compare visually confirmed Russian and Ukrainian equipment losses and assess the warning that the next 100 days could determine the war’s outcome—and what could finally break the brutal four-year battlefield stalemate. Watch to the end for the clearest picture of where the conflict may be heading next. 🎥 Watch 300+ exclusive videos on ✔ Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Eastern Front of WW2 series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX6ubSghjj0fxjMRvShxAUGT Pacific War series: youtu.be/MEgIHN63ojU?list=PLaBYW76inbX4kE52CPUvx8gZ7CQyjweEg Modern Warfare series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX4NYr_WkbaW5KfYwqTAxn08 Video: Leif Sick Script: Turgut Gambar Narration: Officially Devin ✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals ✔ Podcast ► http://www.kingsandgenerals.net/podcast/ ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_Generals Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com 00:00:00 - Russia Admits It’s Fighting a Real War 00:02:15 - Russia Pushes Toward the Fortress Belt 00:04:54 - Ukraine’s Drone War Hits Oil and Crimea 00:09:38 - Putin Faces Pressure and Mobilization 00:15:28 - Trump, NATO and Ukraine’s Air Defenses 00:18:20 - Ukraine’s Poland Rift and Political Crisis 00:21:40 - The Next 100 Days Could Decide the War #Documentary #Ukraine #UkraineConflict #RussiaUkraine #Iran

  • Yesterday · 15 min

    Battle of Salamis 480 BC (Persian Invasion of Greece) DOCUMENTARY

    Signup for your FREE trial to The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/4Snz30f0W5u The Great Courses Plus is currently available to watch through a web browser to almost anyone in the world and optimized for the US market. The Great Courses Plus is currently working to both optimize the product globally and accept credit card payments globally. Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals Two of the very first civilizations - Greek and Persian - fought for millennia, so it is not a surprise that some of the most memorable battles of the ancient era were between them. The battle of Salamis of 480 BC was central in defence of free Greece against the Persian invasion and can be considered a focal point the history of mankind. Enjoy the video and then join us in the comments section! This video was narrated by good friend Officially Devin. Check out his channel for some kick-ass Let's Plays. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ The Machinimas for this video are created by one more friend – Malay Archer. Check out his channel, he has some of the best Total War machinimas ever created: https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates/videos ✔ Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/nurrrik_phoenix ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►https://www.instagram.com/nurrrrrik ✔ Steam ►http://steamcommunity.com/id/nurrrik Primary sources used: Hanson, Victor Davis (2001). Carnage and Culture: Landmark Battles in the Rise of Western Power. New York: DoubleDay, 2001 Green, Peter (1998). The Greco-Persian Wars. Berkeley Сергеев В. С. Глава IX. Греко-персидские войны // История Древней Греции. — М.: АСТ, 2008 Inspired by: BazBattles, Invicta (THFE), Epic History TV and Historia Civilis, Time Commanders Machinimas made on the Total War: Rome 2 engine Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com Songs used: Rannar Sillard - Desert Winds 4 Rannar Sillard - Deathmatch 3 Gavin Luke - Ancient Discoveries Johannes Bornlof - Barbarians Magnus Ringblom - Welcome to Djungle Rannar Sillard - Emperors of tomorrow 13

  • Yesterday · 30 min

    Stephen the Great vs. Mehmed II: Battle of Vaslui 1475 - Ottoman History

    🎥 Watch 230+ exclusive videos on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join Support Kings and Generals: ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals ✔ PayPal ► https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kingsandgenerals ✔ Bitcoin (BTC)► bc1qe0a9266ksksncp44flhgrwex5sm94w3y576z7t ✔ Ethereum (ETH)► 0x6F453dBc50F21816dCe8fdaE797AA9071c8d3a8a ✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals began remaking its animated historical documentary on the history of the Ottoman empire with the first season in which we will cover the Rise of the Ottoman Empire from the humble beginnings as a small Turkic Beylik to the Fall of Constantinople 1453 covering all the major battles including Nicopolis, Kosovo, Ankara, Varna, Rovine and much more, as the Ottoman sultans fought the Eastern Roman, Serbian, Bulgarian empires, as well as Venice, the Timurids, Hungary, Wallachia, various crusades and more (https://youtu.be/TDLmsiqhgns). The second season will start with the events that happened after the Fall of Constantinople in 1453, as the Ottomans rebuilt the city and reformed their empire. The wars in Europe continued, though, with the siege of Belgrade in 1456 (https://youtu.be/vsCdpJiPm6Q). Over the next decades, the Ottomans snuffed out the last remnants of the Roman empire in Trebizond and Morea, while fighting the Skanderbeg rebellion (https://youtu.be/b3SgzSMPKDs), before the rise of Vlad Tepes Dracul the Impaler of Wallachia and the Night attack at Targoviste in 1462 (https://youtu.be/XpeeVmJPinI). Still, Mehmed continued relentless campaigns against Genoa, Bosnia, Albania, and Venice, amid a fractured and distracted Christendom (https://youtu.be/iaZGDIp6EFU), and fought another battle against Skanderbeg at Krujë, while in the East, a new enemy in the form of the Akkoyunlu and its sultan Uzun Hasan threatened the Ottoman dominance over Anatolia leading to the battle of Otlukbeli in 1473 (https://youtu.be/jFWfFXbdRJ0), followed by the war against the Stephen the Great and the Battles of Vaslui and Valea Alba The video was made by Ilhan Altunkaya, while the script was written by Ege Güneş https://www.instagram.com/historia_egefem This video was narrated by Officially Devin (youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ). The art was created by Nargiz Isaeva. Machinimas by MalayArcher on Total War: Attila engine. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dBdKn9YzsNOi2CygkGPxeqJsiQy8k9bOklHNzlDMKA0/edit?usp=sharing 00:00 - Cold Open: Survivor of Vaslui & Stakes of the Moldavian War 02:26 - Mehmed After Otlukbeli: Court Upheaval & Albanian Front 05:36 - Moldavia & Stephen III: Origins, Reforms, Rising Tensions 10:04 - Battle of Vaslui (1475): Ambush in the Marshes 16:10 - 1474–1476: Ottoman Raids, Šabac & Regional Fallout 18:34 - Valea Albă (1476) & Aftermath: Vlad’s Death, Balance Shift #Documentary #Ottomans #Mehmed Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com

  • Yesterday · 15 min

    Battle of Kosovo 1389 - Serbian-Ottoman Wars DOCUMENTARY

    Signup for your FREE trial to The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/sLYW30f0W34 The Great Courses Plus is currently available to watch through a web browser to almost anyone in the world and optimized for the US market. The Great Courses Plus is currently working to both optimize the product globally and accept credit card payments globally. Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals The Ottoman invasion of Europe was truly challenged for the first time during the Battle of Kosovo of 1389. The Serbs and other Balkan peoples alongside their allies from Western and Eastern Europe fought valiantly against overwhelming odds and although they lost, the foundation of the future resistance, that continued until the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire, was set. This battle was also remarkable due to the fact that leaders of both armies were killed during it. Prince Lazar Hrebeljanović died in the battle and Sultan Murad I was assassinated by the Serbian knight Miloš Obilić, who was killed shortly after. All three are considered martyrs by their people and the spirit of this battle is still part of the bitter animosity… This video was narrated by our good friend Officially Devin. Check out his channel for some kick-ass Let's Plays. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ ✔ Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/nurrrik_phoenix ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►https://www.instagram.com/nurrrrrik ✔ Steam ►http://steamcommunity.com/id/nurrrik Sources used: John V. A. Fine; John Van Antwerp Fine (1994). The Late Medieval Balkans: A Critical Survey from the Late Twelfth Century to the Ottoman Conquest. University of Michigan Press. Ломоносов Матвей. Русские исторические источники Косовской битвы 1389 г.. — Пермь: Пермский госуниверситет, 2005 Inspired by: BazBattles, Invicta (THFE), Epic History TV and Historia Civilis Machinimas made on the Total War: Attila Engine, using Medieval Kingdoms Total War mod: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=77091874 Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com Songs used: Ottoman Song – Uskudara Giderken Dark Times – Kevin MacLeod Magnus Ringblom – Ancient Sculptures in Church Johannes Bornlof – Barbarians Rannard Sillard - Deathmatch #Documentary #KingsandGenerals #OttomanWars

  • Yesterday · 1 hr 54 min

    Nader Shah: The Napoleon of Iran - How One General Rebuilt the Empire

    🎥 Watch 300+ exclusive videos on ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical series on the history of early modern period, Iranian and Muslim empires continues with a video on Nader shah. How did a poor herdsman’s son become Nader Shah—the “Napoleon of Persia”—and build the most feared army in Asia? This complete history documentary follows his astonishing rise from the chaos of the collapsing Safavid Empire to victories over Afghan, Ottoman, Mughal, and Caucasian forces. Watch Nader transform scattered fighters into a disciplined gunpowder army, reclaim Isfahan, outmaneuver the Ottomans, and seize Iran’s throne. Then enter his bold invasion of India, where strategy and firepower shattered the Mughal army at the Battle of Karnal before the capture and sack of Delhi. The campaign brought Nader an almost unbelievable fortune, including the Peacock Throne, but marked the peak of an empire already straining under endless war. Beyond the famous Indian invasion, the documentary reconstructs Nader’s campaigns at Herat, Mehmandost, Murche-Khort, Samarra, Kirkuk, Arpachay, Kandahar, Karnal, Dagestan, and Kars. Animated battle maps reveal how rapid marches, disciplined musketeers, heavy jezayer rifles, camel-mounted artillery, and carefully timed cavalry attacks repeatedly defeated larger armies. It also explains the politics behind his victories: the collapse of Safavid authority, Tahmasp II’s failures, Nader’s seizure of the regency, the creation of the Afsharid dynasty, and his controversial religious policy. Each triumph expanded his power, but also increased the taxes, exhaustion, and fear that ultimately turned allies, commanders, relatives, and subjects against him. The final chapters reveal the darker transformation: punishing taxes, failed campaigns, rebellion, paranoia, the blinding of his son Reza Qoli, and the conspiracy that ended his life in 1747. Was Nader Shah Persia’s greatest military genius, its last great conqueror, or a ruler destroyed by his own ambition? Explore the rise and fall of the Afsharid Empire—and the man who dramatically changed Iranian, Ottoman, Mughal, and world history from the eighteenth century and beyond. More videos on the history of Iran and the Middle East: Were the Eastern Romans and Arabs Always at War?: https://youtu.be/nBMP6yRAOZg How Islam Split into the Sunni and Shia Branches: https://youtu.be/-85dXjgMiSU Crusades From the Muslim Perspective: https://youtu.be/t8RZtYvW02g Early Muslim Expansion - Yarmouk, Al-Qadisiyyah: https://youtu.be/r2cEIDZwG5M Early Muslim Expansion - Egypt and Iran: https://youtu.be/baHT2nR5Wr4 Muslim Schism: https://youtu.be/-85dXjgMiSU Third Crusade: https://youtu.be/jCyCSgsFXKQ Fourth Crusade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Vp_IENiSnA&list=PLaBYW76inbX4ZjR4rodOOSc-zL1orP4hW First Crusade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkyYjpYLORI&list=PLaBYW76inbX6RqjG027zLO_svn3Fdv7Qa How the German Empire Provoked Ottoman Jihad in WWI: https://youtu.be/8LCpbgVx9kY Ottoman Battles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txyqS5yuw30&list=PLaBYW76inbX5BKGRPzlqdztQySZmJLjJt The video was made by Talha Sial, while the script was researched and written by Turgut Gambar. This video was narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ). The art was created by Nargiz Isaeva. Machinimas made using Total War: Empire engine. ✔ Podcast ► http://www.kingsandgenerals.net/podcast/ ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_Generals Bibliography: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11IfP-yNaTgEdZmpF9Th_DmsRTMSNQvZ-18pU7TtWvQY/edit?usp=sharing 00:00:00 - Nader Shah: Persia’s

  • Yesterday · 13 min

    Battle of Kadesh 1274 BC (Egyptian - Hittite War) DOCUMENTARY

    Fertile Crescent was one of the first regions human civilization started. Cultures of the Bronze Age fought over it for centuries and conflicts in this region now called the Middle East are still continuing. The war between Egypt and Hittites was one of the first recorded in history, and the battle of Kadesh of 1274 BC is probably the first we have a detailed account of. Both empires were vying for the dominance over this ancient city, and the engagement was bloody. Neither Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II or Hittite king Muwatalli II are considered great generals, but both them implemented some very interesting tactical maneuvers during this battle. We have more documentaries on the way, with multiple scripts in the works, but we need your support to make creating them viable. Even the smallest patronage on the Patreon or Paypal is important for us both financially and in terms of the moral support. So, here are the links for Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals and Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals Full playlist with our documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX6txuHFvGAs2XdK2vqY75CQ The research for this video is done by our friend Gumru M. We appreciate her help, as it allowed us to move forward with a very intriguing new project. The Machinima for this video (good looking, not the ugly one :-) ) is created by our new friend – Malay Archer. Check out his channel, he has some of the best Total War machinimas ever created: https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates/videos This video is narrated by our good friend Commissar Bro. He is a very talented voice actor, and we are really grateful to him and hope that you like his narration as much as we do. Check out his channel for great strategy Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/user/CommissarBRO and if you support us on Patreon, maybe, we will be able to start paying him. :-) ✔ Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/nurrrik_phoenix ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►https://www.instagram.com/nurrrrrik ✔ Steam ►http://steamcommunity.com/id/nurrrik Sources used: Healy, Mark (1993). Qadesh 1300 B.C, Clash of the Warrior Kings. Osprey Publishing; Osprey Campaign Series #22 Shaw, Ian (2003). The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Oxford University Press Grimal, Nicolas, A History of Ancient Egypt (1994). Wiley-Blackwell Inspired by: BazBattles, Invicta (THFE), Epic History TV and Historia Civilis Machinimas (ugly looking ones) made on the Total War: Rome II Engine, using the Age of Bronze Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com Songs used: Johannes Bornlöf - Barbarians Rannar Sillard - Deathmatch 3 Rannar Sillard - Guitar Textures 1 Johan Johansson - The Great Oracle Tribal War Council It is Coming

  • Yesterday · 33 min

    Caesar's Civil War: The War Begins 49BC DOCUMENTARY

    Play Call of War for free on PC or Mobile: 💥https://callofwar.onelink.me/q5L6/ea79e145 Receive an amazing New Player Pack, only available for the next 30 days! Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the Great Roman Civil War (Caesar's Civil War) continues with a video on the beginning of the conflict between Caesar and Pompey, focusing on the sieges of Corfinium, Brundisium, Massilia and the battle of Ilerda. Why Caesar's Civil War happened: https://youtu.be/QFAofKwX2KM Previous episode on Caesar's conquest of Gaul: https://youtu.be/LRV185XaMIM Roman Politics before Caesar - conflict between Marius and Sulla: https://youtu.be/o-FjyEpspyw Evolution of the Roman Armies: https://youtu.be/i9A3CWw15lQ?list=PLaBYW76inbX5Jmy5E740LBDVk25VhObDi Roman history: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX6WrNCeL_AdR36ZIODiGNzq Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals or by joining the youtube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join We are grateful to our patrons and sponsors, who made this video possible: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ooKPbpq0z8ciEjz5Zmrga4-gWRmripm0u4BHMkkXHVc/edit?usp=sharing The video was made by our friend MalayArcher (https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates) while the script was researched and written by Peter Voller. This video was narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ) ✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals ✔ Podcast ► https://kingsandgenerals.libsyn.com/ iTunes: https://apple.co/2QTuMNG ✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_Generals Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com #Documentary #Caesar #Pompey

  • Yesterday · 18 min

    Battle of Actium (31 BC) - Final War of the Roman Republic DOCUMENTARY

    Welcome to the newest edition of the Kings and Generals! In this video we are going to cover the Final war of the Roman Republic between general Mark Antony (Marcus Antonius) and queen of Egypt Cleopatra on one side and Gaius Octavian (Octavius) Caesar on the other. This war ended the republic and made Octavian the first emperor of Rome. The naval battle of Actium (31 BC) was central in this conflict - it was one of the largest naval engagements of the ancient times and probably one of the most decisive. We have more documentaries on the way, with multiple scripts in the works, but we need your support to make creating them viable. Even the smallest patronage on the Patreon is important for us both financially and in terms of the moral support. So, here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Reddit user slimabob helped with the machinima and Rome 2 camera. Thanks! Full playlist with our documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX6txuHFvGAs2XdK2vqY75CQ This video is narrated by our good friend Commissar Bro. He is a very talented voice actor, and we are really grateful to him and hope that you like his narration as much as we do. Check out his channel for great strategy Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/user/CommissarBRO and if you support us on Patreon, maybe, we will be able to start paying him. :-) ✔ Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/nurrrik_phoenix ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►https://www.instagram.com/nurrrrrik ✔ Steam ►http://steamcommunity.com/id/nurrrik Sources used: 1. Sheppard, Si (2009). Actium 31 BC: Downfall of Antony and Cleopatra. Osprey Publishing. 2. Gurval, Robert Alan (1995). Actium and Augustus: The Politics and Emotions of Civil War. University of Michigan Press. 3. Califf, David J. (2004). Battle of Actium. Chelsea House Publishers. 4. Lee L. Brice (2014). Warfare in the Roman Republic: From the Etruscan Wars to the Battle of Actium. ABC-CLIO. Inspired by: BazBattles, Invicta (THFE), Epic History TV and Historia Civilis Machinimas made on the Total War: Rome II Engine Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com and Rome 2 soundtrack

  • Yesterday · 25 min

    The Forgotten Battle That Created England - Brunanburh 937

    🎥 Watch 300+ exclusive videos on ✔ Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on medieval history and history of Britain continues with episode 5 of our coverage of the Viking invasion of Britain, as we cover the unification of England and the battle of Brunanburh in 937. The Battle of Brunanburh in 937 was the clash that secured Anglo-Saxon England. King Æthelstan faced a vast coalition of Vikings, Scots, and Britons determined to break his rule, retake York, and erase the new English kingdom. This documentary follows Æthelstan from a disputed succession and the conquest of Viking York to his claim as the first king of England. After forcing Constantine II of Scotland and rivals into submission, Æthelstan appeared unchallengeable. But Constantine secretly joined Olaf Guthfrithson of Dublin and Owain of Strathclyde, creating the greatest threat of his reign. Outnumbered on the Wirral, Æthelstan used false tents and week-long peace talks to delay battle until English reinforcements arrived. At Brunanburh, shield walls collided in a brutal struggle that lasted from dawn to dusk. Thousands fell before Olaf’s line broke and the northern alliance fled. Discover how this forgotten Anglo-Saxon battle shaped England, why medieval chroniclers called it the “Great Battle,” and how victory came at a devastating cost. From Viking warfare and Scottish resistance to Æthelstan’s final years, this is the true story of the king, strategy, and bloodshed behind the birth of England. Vikings #1 - Ashdown: https://youtu.be/du_6kx_ceXQ Vikings #2 - Edington 878: https://youtu.be/1YTgzwiMAhc Vikings #3 - Alfred's reforms: https://youtu.be/UFWL8w6XmcI Vikings #4 - Edward and Æthelflæd: https://youtu.be/ntFv0-Y-5lQ Charlemagne’s Bloody War Against the Saxons - Verden Massacre: https://youtu.be/Rea-6g1v_Jk Why Was Germany so Fragmented in the Middle Ages: https://youtu.be/EiB8sMHxGqM Eastern Roman Empire: Why So Many Civil Wars?: https://youtu.be/SK_yHooLu1s What Did the Europeans Think About the Eastern Romans?: https://youtu.be/Qu6NnWj1EZ8 Were the Eastern Romans and Arabs Always at War?: https://youtu.be/nBMP6yRAOZg Great Schism Between Greek and Latin Christianity: https://youtu.be/a6rWf0k8d78 Rise of the Cossacks: https://youtu.be/UQ_ocyTRRIE Crusades From the Muslim Perspective: https://youtu.be/t8RZtYvW02g Early Muslim Expansion - Yarmouk, Al-Qadisiyyah: https://youtu.be/r2cEIDZwG5M Early Muslim Expansion - Egypt and Iran: https://youtu.be/baHT2nR5Wr4 Muslim Schism: https://youtu.be/-85dXjgMiSU Third Crusade: https://youtu.be/jCyCSgsFXKQ Fourth Crusade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Vp_IENiSnA&list=PLaBYW76inbX4ZjR4rodOOSc-zL1orP4hW First Crusade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkyYjpYLORI&list=PLaBYW76inbX6RqjG027zLO_svn3Fdv7Qa Sultanate of Women in the Ottoman Empire: https://youtu.be/OEzS8D4IidA Christian Schism: https://youtu.be/a6rWf0k8d78 Mos Maiorum: What led to the fall of the Roman Republic?: https://youtu.be/BNWfDWk6ohM How Rome Conquered Greece: https://youtu.be/v5q1rerf-qw Caesar in Gaul: https://youtu.be/LRV185XaMIM The video was made by Antoni Kamerans, while the script was researched and written by Michael McComb. This video was narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ). Machinima by Malay Archer. ✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals ✔ Podcast ► https://kingsandgenerals.libsyn.com/ iTunes: https://apple.co/2QTuMNG ✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Ki

  • Yesterday · 16 min

    Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa (1212) DOCUMENTARY

    Reconquista is one of the most remarkable events in history. By 718 Islamic Invasion reached and then took over most of the Pyrenees, save for a remote region in the north. Spanish and Portuguese people fought for almost 800 years to reconquer the Christian lands, and that long struggle built them up and allowed to grow into empires that dominated the world for a few more centuries. This is a documentary on the general events of Reconquista and the decisive battle of Las Navas De Tolosa that took place in 1212 between the alliance of Aragon, Castile, Portugal, Navarre, knightly orders of Santiago, Calatrava, Templars and the Almohad Caliphate. We have more documentaries on the way, with multiple scripts in the works, but we need your support to make creating them viable. Even the smallest patronage on the Patreon is important for us both financially and in terms of the moral support. So, here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Full playlist with our documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX6txuHFvGAs2XdK2vqY75CQ This video is narrated by our good friend Commissar Bro. He is a very talented voice actor, and we are really grateful to him and hope that you like his narration as much as we do. Check out his channel for great strategy Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/user/CommissarBRO and if you support us on Patreon, maybe, we will be able to start paying him. :-) ✔ Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/nurrrik_phoenix ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►https://www.instagram.com/nurrrrrik ✔ Steam ►http://steamcommunity.com/id/nurrrik Sources used: 1. Watt, W. Montgomery: A History of Islamic Spain. Edinburgh University Press (1992) 2. Kaegi, Walter Emil (1995), Byzantium and the Early Islamic Conquests, Cambridge University Press 3. Кудрявцев, А.Е. (1937) История Испании в средние века, Государственное социально-экономическое издательство 4. Nafziger, George F. and Mark W. Walton, Islam at War: a history, Greenwood Publishing Company, 2003 Inspired by: BazBattles, Invicta (THFE), Epic History TV and Historia Civilis Machinimas made on the Total War: Attila Engine, using Medieval Kingdoms Total War mod: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=77091874 Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com Music used: Rannar Sillard - A Place in Heaven 2 Stefan Netsman - Arabic Morning Johannes Bornlöf - Barbarians Rannar Sillard - Deathmatch 3 Christian Andersen - Disturbing Symphony 5 Christian Andersen - Pushing Symphony 5 Martin Carlberg - Spanish Heart 2

  • Yesterday · 16 min

    Battle of Yarmouk 636 (Early Muslim Invasion) DOCUMENTARY

    In our previous video, we covered the Byzantine – Sasanian War of 602–628. As that conflict and Initial Muslim Invasion are connected, we decided to make the video on the Battle of Yarmouk that took place in 636 between Byzantine Empire (Vahan) and Rashidun Caliphate (Khalid ibn Al Walid). Although it was the Byzantine - Sasanian War that allowed Islamic Invasion to happen, the battle of Yarmouk was decisive for Roman attempts to defend, and its results are still felt in the region. We have more documentaries on the way, with multiple scripts in the works, but we need your support to make creating them viable. Even the smallest patronage on the Patreon is important for us both financially and in terms of the moral support. So, here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Art by: Robbie McSweeney. Check out his amazing work at: https://robbiemcsweeney.deviantart.com This video is narrated by our good friend Commissar Bro. We are really grateful to him and hope that you like his narration as much as we do. Check out his channel for great strategy Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/user/CommissarBRO and if you support us on Patreon, maybe, we will be able to start paying him. :-) Full playlist with our documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX6txuHFvGAs2XdK2vqY75CQ ✔ Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/nurrrik_phoenix ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►https://www.instagram.com/nurrrrrik ✔ Steam ►http://steamcommunity.com/id/nurrrik Sources used: Nicolle, David (1994), Yarmuk 636 A.D.: The Muslim Conquest of Syria, Osprey Publishing Kaegi, Walter Emil (1995), Byzantium and the Early Islamic Conquests, Cambridge University Press Akram, A.I (2004), The Sword of Allah: Khalid bin al-Waleed – His Life and Campaigns, third edition Васильев А.А. История Византии. Том 1 Сказкин С.Д. История Византии. В трёх томах. Том I Inspired by: BazBattles, Invicta (THFE), Epic History TV and Historia Civilis Machinimas made on the Total War: Attila Engine, using Herakleios: War of Three Faiths mod: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=662742714 Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com Music used: Rannar Sillard - A Place in Heaven 2 Stefan Netsman - Arabian Night Stefan Netsman - Arabic Morning Johannes Bornlöf - Barbarians Johan Johansson - Conquest Rannar Sillard - Deathmatch 3 Andreas Ericson - Exedition Johannes Bornlöf - Hydra Johannes Bornlöf - Intense Thrill 4 Henrik Neesgaard - Journey Through The Desert Christoffer Ditlevsen - Last Stand 1 Andreas Ericson - Medieval Myths 7 Jon Björk - Snark

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