We have always been fascinated with tactics of the past and the ways generals were able to win the battles against the overwhelming odds. In this video we list 10 antique and medieval tactics and formations that we consider most interesting.
After the long wait, Kings and Generals Animated Historical Documentary Series is back! We spend considerable time learning new tricks and creating new effects and assets, so we really hope that you will like our new direction. This video is dedicated to the war of 602 - 628 between the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantium) and Sassanid Shahdom. This conflict was the very last that happened between these two empires, as shortly after it ended, Sasanians were conquered by the Caliphate. The sheer devastation and meaninglessness of this war allowed it to be a turning point in the human history.
A new week and a new documentary. This time we make a big step towards the modern era with the War of 1600-1611 between the Commonwealth of Poland-Lithuania and the Kingdom of Sweden. Although this war has some impressive and memorable engagements, we decided to focus on the battle of Kirchholm (Salaspils) of 1605. This battle proved the tactical genius of the leader of Poland, the Grand Hetman of Lithuania Jan Karol Chodkiewicz and the dominance of the Winged Hussars who demonstrated that fearsome tercios can be defeated by the cavalry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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!
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.
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).
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.
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.
Despite heavy casualties during the battle of Kosovo (1389) against a broad alliance of the Balkan peoples led by Serbian lord Lazar and battle of Nicopolis (1396) against European Crusaders led by Jean of Never, Sigismund I of Hungary and Mircea I of Wallachia, Ottoman empire continued to expand under the leadership of sultan Yildirim Bayezid I. To the east new empire under amir Timur (Tamerlane) was on the rise and as the borders of two empires touched, the war was inevitable. The battle of Ankara of 1402 was one of the biggest fought between the Muslim empires. At the same time, results of this massive battle impacted Ottoman, Timurid, Byzantine empires and changed the course of the history of Europe, Asia, Middle East and Balkans.
Napoleon Bonaparte fought all his battles on land, but no other battle influenced his military and political decisions as the battle of Trafalgar that was fought in 1805 off the coast of Spain between the allied Franco-Spanish fleet lead by the admirals Pierre-Charles Villeneuve and Federico Gravina and the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom commanded by the admirals Horatio Nelson and Cuthbert Collingwood. This is our first video on the War of the Third Coalition and second video in this series. We hope to have much more and cover all the Napoleonic Wars.
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.
Although the best general of the Roman Emperor Justinian Belisarius earned a significant victory over the Sassanids during the battle of Dara in 530, the restoration of the Empire was just starting. Empires western lands were under Germanic control, and Justinian was eager to get them back. He sent Belisarius to Africa to deal with the Vandals. Two battles - Ad Decimum and Tricamarum were central in this campaign.
The Roman era came to a complete end more than 5 centuries ago, but it still one of the most discussed historical periods. One of the discussions is on the prominent figures of Rome and Byzantium. Some of them are called the Last Romans - Ultimus Romanorum, which signifies their deeds and exploits. This is our, highly opinionated list of the Last Romans.
We are continuing our documentary series on the Napoleonic Wars and this time we are covering the land portion of the War of third Coalition (1805) in which Napoleon faced the forces of Britain, Russia, Austria and Naples. This video depicts the overall campaign and the battles of Ulm and Austerlitz, both of which are considered some of the finest in the career of the French Emperor. The strategic and tactical moves made during these battles are still learned in the military schools and rightly so - Napoleon Bonapart proved that he was the best general of his time.
The Crisis of the Third Century was one of the events that brought the Roman empire to the brink of collapse: Economic crisis, internal strifes and foreign incursions continued for decades, while around 50 emperors and pretenders competed for the throne. A number of political and military leaders, among them Odaenathus, Aurelian, and Diocletian attempted to keep the territory of the Empire intact, while a number of Germanic tribes and the newly formed Sassanid Empire attacked it relentlessly. New states called the Palmyran Empire, and Gallic empire wer founded and the Roman Empire was truly divided.
A new week and a new documentary. We are continuing our series on the Napoleonic wars. This time we are covering the twin battles of Jena and Aurstedt between France and Prussia. It was the start of the War of the Fourth Coalition, and Napoleon and his marshals were tested once again.
The Hundred Years' War of 1337-1453 between France and England is one of the most crucial conflicts in the history of Europe. It changed the social, political and cultural outlook of the countries involved, influenced the change in warfare, brought the end of feudalism closer. The first phase of this war is called the Edwardian War, and one of the most decisive engagements of this conflict was the battle of Crecy (1346).
The defeat at Ankara in 1402 was the first real setback for the Ottoman empire. Its sultan - Bayezid became a hostage of the new conqueror Timur, and soon sons of the sultan started fighting each other in order to get to the throne. This period is called Ottoman Interregnum, but it was basically a Civil War between 6 princes. Eventually, this civil war came to an end, and as the agressive invasion of the South and Central Europe continued, Hungary, Poland, Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Transylvania, Lithuania, Wallachia, Bohemia, Ruthenia and others started a crusade called the Crusade of Varna against the Ottoman sultan Murad II. The crusade was concluded in 1444 with the battle of Varna between Murad II on one side, king of Poland and Hungary Wladyslaw III and voivode of Transylvania John Hunyadi on the other.
Despite his decisive victories over Austria and Russia at Austerlitz in 1805 and over Prussia at the twin battles of Jena-Auerstedt in 1806, Napoleon Bonaparte wasn't able to end the war. In 1807 a new Russian army under the generals Bennigsen, Barclay de Tolly and Bagration supported by the Prussian forces of L'Estocq challenged the emperor and his marshals Ney, Davout, Murat, Augereau, Soult at the battle of Eylau during the War of the Fourth Coalition.
Previously we covered the first two battles of Panipat during which the Mughal Empire and its emperors Babur and Akbar fought against the Lodhi dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate and Hemu of the Sur Empire. Although these victories were decisive in their nature, the Mughals continued facing new enemies, as their incursion into the central and western India was met with the resistance of the local Rajput states. The prolonged conflict led to one of the most iconic engagements in the Indian history - the battle of Haldighati of 1576 between Akbur's general Man Singh and the Maharana (King) of Mewar Pratap.
The Baltic tribes were the last pagans of Europe and both the Pope and the Holy Roman Empire were interested in baptizing them. However, this process was not peaceful and two knightly orders were tasked with bringing the new faith to the Baltics - Teutonic and Livonian. Their activity, that would be later known as the Northern Crusades, led to a number of wars with the Kingdom of Poland and the Great Duchy of Lithuania. Eventually, these states entered a union. The ensuing war between the Polish-Lithuanian alliance and the Teutonic Order culminated in the battle of Grunwald in 1410.
After three years of the constant campaigning and the battles of Ulm, Austerlitz, Jena-Auerstedt and Eylau the Grand Army of emperor Napoleon had to face the Russian troops of Bennigsen one last time during the War of the Fourth Coalition. The battle of Friedland decided the fate of the conflict and reshaped the map of Europe.
During the Vandalic War, the best general of Emperor Justinian - Belisarius reconquered the province of Africa from the Vandals of Gelimer at the battles of Ad Decimum and Tricamarum. The province was back under the imperial control, but it was just the beginning, as taking Italy and Rome from the Ostrogoths was the real goal. Belisarius entered Rome with ease but had to defend it against the king Vitiges in 537-538. The Gothic War was just starting...
In one of our previous videos, we covered the battle of Yarmouk between the Byzantine Empire and the Islamic Rashidun Caliphate. This battle largely defined the fate of Eastern Mediterranean, but to the East, Caliphate had another global power to contend with - the Sassanid Empire. Two empires fought each other for more than 20 years, across dozens of battles with the campaign of the Muslim general Khalid ibn al-Walid in 633 and the battle of al-Qadissiyah that took place in 636 being the most crucial among them.
The Battle of Manzikert (Malazgirt, Manavazkert) of 1071 was fought between the Byzantine Empire and the new nomadic conquerors from Central Asia - the Seljuk Sultanate. This battle was decisive in changing the ethnic and the religious outlook of Anatolia, and probably was the reason Crusades from Western Europe began.
The conflicts of the XVII and XVIII centuries are often considered to be dull, as the tactics of the period were too rigid and positional. But even this period had its shining stars - generals whose talent changed the borders with one decisive move and pushed the tactics and warfare forward. Prussian king Frederick II the Great is rightly considered the best commander of this era. In this documentary, we will cover the First and the Second Silesian Wars that were part of the War of the Austrian Succession with the focus on the battles of Mollwitz (1741) and Hohenfriedberg (1745). Hopefully, you will enjoy this video, because we are eager to cover the Thirty Years' War, the War for the Spanish Succession, Seven Years' War and other prominent conflicts of that period.
Thanks to our generous sponsors from the Great Courses Plus and our patrons at Patreon, we are finally releasing the first episode in our 6 part series on the Rise of the Mongol Empire. This episode will describe the history of the Mongols, the birth and childhood of the first leader who united them - Temujin, who would be later called Genghis Khan. Temujin's struggle for the supremacy with his blood brother Jamukha, his reform of the Mongol army and the society are featured and the video is concluded with the battle of Yehuling of 1211 and the conquest of the Northern China by the Mongols.
The Eastern Roman Empire was under constant Ottoman pressure ever since the new conquerors appeared in the Anatolia. Although the Ottomans tried to take Constantinople on a number of occasions, they had to lift the siege of the city due to the Crusades of Varna and Nicopolis, the Timurid Invasion and the battle of Ankara, and the Interregnum period that happened after their Sultan Bayezid was taken hostage by Timur. However, after the victories at the battles of Varna (1444) and 2nd Kosovo (1448) against the crusaders of Wladyslaw III and John Hunyadi, the road to Constantinople was open and the new sultan Mehmed II set his sight on the city of the Roman emperors...
After creating their empire, and subjugating Western Xia (Xi Xia) and the northern part of the Jin domain, the Mongols of Genghis Khan started looking towards the west. The actions of the ruler of the Western Liao (Qara Khitai) Kuchlug and the shah of the Khwarezmian empire Ala ad-Din Muhammad II gave the great khan a reason to attack Central Asia and Eastern Iran. Prosperous cities were turned to rubble and the population was massacred during a three-year campaign led by Genghis, Ogedei, Jochi, Chagatai, Tolui, Jebe, and Subutai. The son of Muhammad II - Jalal ad-Din Mingburnu was able to resist the invaders in the battles of Parwan and Indus river... The Mongol invasions were just starting...
There are certain historical battles, which had very little influence immediately but changed things through the centuries. The battle of Talas between the Abbasid Caliphate and the Chinese Tang Empire in 751 is a good example of such a conflict. It changed the religious outlook of Central Asia as Buddhism was slowly pushed out and Islam took its place, was crucial in changing the faith of the Turkic tribes. Later on the Seljuk Turks moved to the West, and that was one of the reasons for the Crusades. Historians also think that this battle was important for the Renaissance, as the papermaking made its way to Europe after it.
Mithridates VI of Pontus was one of the rulers deemed the Enemy of Rome by the historians, and rightly so. He and his allies waged three wars against the Roman Republic, killed thousands of the citizens and stemmed the Roman expansion for three decades. In this documentary, we are describing the events of the first Mithridatic war (89-85 BC) in which Pontic army fought against the future Roman dictator Lucius Cornelius Sulla, with the central battles of Chaeronea (86 BC) and Orchomenus (85 BC). We are planning to cover the Second and the Third Mithridatic Wars, and the struggle between Lucullus an Pompey on one side and Mithridates and Tigranes on the other.
While the invasion of the Khwarezmian Empire was going on, Genghis Khan sent his best generals Subutai and Jebe to chase down the Shah of Khwarezm Muhammad II. Their raid into modern-day Iran, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia was lucrative, as they razed and plundered many cities, but they didn't stop there and moved into the modern Russia and Ukraine, where they fought a loose alliance of the Rus princedoms and the Kipchaks (Cuman/Pecheneg/Polovtsi) in the famous battle of Kalka in 1233. This episode also describes the dynastic situation in the Mongol empire after the death of Genghis Khan.
Although the Catholic Church and the Pope had a dominant presence in the European politics, they were not unchallenged and the Western Schism allowed many movements to arise in Europe. The works of the English philosopher and theologian John Wycliffe influenced many, among them Jan Hus of Bohemia. His supporters- the Hussites soon took over the country and kept the whole of Central Europe in fear for 15 years. Five Crusades were conducted against them, led by the Hungarian king Sigismund I, but the Taborites under Jan Zizka (Žižka) won many battles (Vitkov Hill, Kutna Hora, Vysehrad, and others) using their famous Wagenburg tactics. The Hussites were only defeated at the battle of Lipany (1434) when two main groups within the movement (Taborites and Utraquists) faced each other. The Hussite Wars were important, as they became the harbinger of the Reformation and the European Wars of Religion.
After the great expedition of Jebe and Subutai, which culminated in the battle of Kalka in 1223 between the Mongol troops and the armies of the Rus principalities and the Kipchaks, it was a matter of time before the Mongols would attack Europe again. After the death of Genghis Khan, the conquests of the Mongol Empire focused on three main directions: Asia, Middle East and Europe. In this video we will cover the campaign of Batu khan and Subutai in Rus lands, Poland and Hungary with the focus on the battles of Legnica and Mohi.
The Viking Age was relatively short, but it has left its distinctive mark on the history. The warriors, raiders, pirates, seafarers, and traders from Scandinavia influenced the fate of more regions than any other culture before the Age of Discovery, and no other land more so than the British Isles. In this series, we will talk about the Viking invasions of Britain and we are going to start with the invasion of the Great Heathen Army. The first half of this invasion was concluded at the battle of Ashdown between the forces of the Vikings and Wessex in 871. It was the first battle during which one of the first great kings of England - Alfred the Great proved his mettle.
The forces of the Rashidun Caliphate achieved a decisive victory against the Byzantines at Yarmouk in 636. This allowed the Muslims to take over Syria and Egypt. But the Eastern Roman Empire was still strong and continued its resistance. The next 80 years Byzantines fought against the onslaught and the Arab-Byzantine wars reached their peak during the Siege of Constantinople in 717-718 where emperor Leo assisted by the Bulgars of Khan Tervel faced the overwhelming odds against the Umayyad forces. This battle is often overlooked in comparison to the battle of Tours that happened in France, but it was bigger and scale and had an even bigger impact on the fate of Europe.
ven though Genghis Khan was dead and the political situation in the empire was volatile, the Mongol conquests continued. A big army under Batu and Subutai invaded Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, Serbia, and Bulgaria. Meanwhile, the resurgence of the Khwarezmian empire under Jalal ad-din drew the Mongols back to Iran. This sparked a conflict with the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum that culminated in the battle of Kose Dag (Kösedağ) in 1243. Under Hulagu, the Mongols attacked the Abbasids and sacked Baghdad in 1258, but with the succession crisis looming he returned to Mongolia. His general Kitbuqa was left in the area with a smaller force and fought the battle of Ain Jalut against the forces of the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt under Qutuz and Baybars in 1260. This battle would become the high point of the Mongol invasions in the West.
Alexander the Great of Macedon is probably one of the most influential military commanders in the world history, but his dominance was relatively short and soon after his demise the Successors of Alexander - the Diadochi started fighting over his empire. In a way, the long struggle between Perdiccas, Antipater, Antigonus, Seleucus, Eumenes, Ptolemy, Demetrius, and others had an even bigger impact on the history of Europe and Asia. This video covers the First War of the Diadochi and struggle between two factions - one led by Perdiccas and Eumenes and the second by Antipater, Antigonus, and Ptolemy. This conflict ushered the five-decade long conflict which fractured the Hellenistic world.
The rise of the Toluid dynasty within the Mongol empire didn't stabilize the realm. The defeat at Ain Jalut and the death of Mongke almost immediately ignited two civil wars: In Mongolia, Ariq took the power and declared war on the presumed heir Kublai, while another conflict broke out between the Golden Horde of Berke and Hulagu's Ilkhanate. The civil wars continued for years and effectively divided the empire of Genghis Khan into 4 states. Moreover the conquest of China was still not finalized and the Mongols would have to fight against the final remnants of the Song dynasty at the battle of Yamen.
After the conquest of Constantinople in 1453, the Ottoman sultan Mehmed II continued his campaigns in Europe. His first moves against Serbia and Hungary sparked another conflitct against John (Janos) Hunyadi and culminated at the siege of Belgrade in 1456. In the next decade Mehmed conquered the remnants of the Eastern Roman Empire in Morea and Trapezund, ended the independence of Serbia and Bosnia and also fought a war against Vlad Tepes of Wallachia. Vlad and Mehmed fought near Targoviste in 1462. To the East a new Turkic state- Akkoyunlu was gaining power and Mehmed was forced to defend his interests in Eastern Anatolia against the Akkoyunlu Sultan Uzun Hasan.
Our secondary series called the Armies and Tactics finally makes its debut. This series will cover the armies, their tactics, formations, weaponry and other matters pertaining to the warfare. In this video, we talk about the way the armies of the ancient Greeks changed during the Persian invasions.
In the second half of the XV century, Japan entered a long period of crisis called the Sengoku Jidai or the Age of the Warring States. Ashikaga Shogunate lost its authority and the clan leaders - daimyos divided the islands into 400 small feudal holdings. Three military leaders - Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu started their struggle to consolidate Japan in the XVI century and it all culminated at the battle of Sekigahara fought in 1600 between alliances led by Tokugawa Ieyasu and Ishida Mitsunari. The battle decided the next 250 years of the Japanese history.
Previously we covered the First Mithridatic War (89–85 BC) between the Roman Republic led by Sulla and the Pontic Kingdom ruled by Mithridates VI and the battles of Chaeronea and Orchomenus. In this new video, we will describe the Second Mithridatic War (83–81 BC) during which the Romans were commanded by Lucius Licinius Murena that culminated in the battle of Halys river and the Third Mithridatic War (73–63 BC). In this conflict Roman legions fought under Lucius Licinius Lucullus and he fought against the united forces of Pontus and Armenia. Lucullus had to battle Mithridates at Cyzicas and Tigranes II at Tigranocerta. The great Roman general Pompey (Gnaeus Pompeius) also took part in the later stage of the conflict.
Our Armies and Tactics series continues and in this edition we will talk about the Ancient Greek Navies, with a focus on Athens and Sparta during the Peloponnesian Wars. Which ships were used, what were the tactics, who financed the fleets and manned them - you will learn about all that and more in this video.
Despite the victory of the king of Wessex Ethelred over the Great Heathen Army at the battle of Ashdown fought in 871, Viking leaders - the sons of Ragnar Lodbrok Ubba, Halfdan, Ivar and their partner Guthrum already had control over East Anglia and Northumbria and weren't going to stop there. Mercia and Strathclyde (Alt Clut) soon fell to the Norsemen, and Wessex under its new king Alfred became the last Saxon kingdom standing in Britain. Ravaged from all sides, Alfred had to fight for his survival against Guthrum in the campaign that culminated during the battle of Edington of 878.
On the edge of Western South America, wedged between the Earth’s driest desert, largest rainforest, and second highest mountain range lay a sprawling empire. The Inca through ingenious engineering and strict central planning forged one of the world’s most unusual empires. The largest empire in the pre-Columbian Americas, without a written language, the wheel, or money and one of the only empires to stretch upwards rather than across. In this video, we will look at how the Inca rose to power from unknown origins and dominated their region.
After a long discussion, we decided to start making documentaries on the modern wars, and the first one we are going to cover will be the battle of Stalingrad in 1942-1943 that was fought between Germany and its allies and USSR within the World War II. This battle is considered one of the most decisive in the second World War, as it worsened the situation of the Wehrmacht and allowed the Soviet Red Army to start counterattacking all over the Eastern Front. This battle is also symbolic, as it was one of the rare battles where the egos of two rulers - Hitler and Stalin clashed.
In our previous video within this series, we covered the first war between the Successors of Alexander the Great - the Diadochi (322-320 BC) between the alliances led by Perdiccas and Eumenes, and by Ptolemy, Antipater and Antigonus. The second group won the war, but Eumenes managed to gather new allies and challenged Antigonus in the Second War of the Diadochi. Between 317 and 316 BC their armies fought across the modern day Iran in the battles of Coprates, Paraitekene and Gabiene. The new ruler of the Macedonian Empire was decided in these battles.
The Inca built an empire that if placed over the old world would stretch from St. Petersburg to Cairo.
In our previous video, we covered king Alfred’s surprise victory over the Vikings at Edington in 878. This victory both ensured the survival of his kingdom and allowed the West Saxons the breathing room needed to prepare for the inevitable next invasion. Though Guthrum retired to East Anglia after the battle, Wessex still faced potential attack from elsewhere. When Alfred passed away his son Edward in Wessex and his daughter Æthelflæd in Mercia started uniting the lands of England under their control by fighting against the various invaders from abroad and against the Danelaw, Five Borroughs, Northumbria and others. England was forged in these conflicts.
In the new episode of the Armies and Tactics series we are discussing the changes that happened in the Greek Warfare during the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta. The hoplites were still dominant, but the lighter versions of them were developed, and a number of Hellenic city-states started using cavalry and skirmishers in order to gain the upper hand in battles. This series will be concluded in two weeks and we will move on to the reforms of Philip of Macedon, so exciting stuff on the way.
By the middle of the II century BC, Rome has become the dominant force in the Mediterranean. Carthage, Seleucids, Macedon, Greek Leagues, a number of Gallic and Celtiberian tribes were defeated, and it seemed that Rome is invincible. However, the economic and political situation in the Republic was degrading, and the rivalry between the patricians and the plebes reached its peak. It was then, in 113 BC Rome was attacked by the Germanic tribes for the first time. The Cimbri and Teutoni moved from Jutland and Germania and raided the Roman territory. After a number of defeats, among them at the battle of Arausio - which was the worst since Hannibal, Republic has found a new savior in Gaius Marius. This brilliant general reformed the legions and defeated the Germanic tribes at the battles of Aquae Sextae in 102 BC and Vercellae in 101 BC to end this threat. Although Marian Reform was essential for the future conquests, it also planted the seeds of the future civil wars and gave the opportunity to Sulla and Caesar to end the Republic.
500 years ago, atop the snowcapped Andes, in a still barely mapped continent, thousands of meters above sea level, two new empires smashed into each other, in a historical collision that reverberates into the modern day. Conquistador and Sapa Inca, men from different worlds, will clash. The arquebus and huaraca will meet and Tawantinsuyu, the Land of Four Parts Together will be undone.
Following his victory over Eumenes at Gabene, Antigonus became the most powerful man in Asia. Yet the one-eyed general's insatiable desire for even more power, combined with the envy of his rivals, meant that he soon once again found himself at war: the Third War of the Diadochi. Antigonus' enemies were powerful and many - including Cassander, Lysimachus, Ptolemy, Seleucus and Asander. The first major battle of the war was the Battle of Gaza in 312 BC, fought between Ptolemy and a new, rising star of the period - the son of Antigonus Demetrius.
In this new subseries within Armies and Tactics series, we will cover the various tactics, strategies, formations, doctrines etc. used by the generals throughout history. The first video will discuss the formation called Oblique Order and we will use the battles of Leuctra fought between the Spartans and the Thebans of Epaminondas in 371 BC, Battle of Hohenfriedberg in which Frederick the Great and his Prussians defeated the Austrians in 1745 and the battle of Friedland during which Napoleon decisively defeated the Russian army and forced Russia and Prussia to sign the treaty of Tilsit as an example.
The Restoration of Justinian led by Justinian and his general Belisarius began in the early 530s and was very successful early on: Eternal Peace with the Sassanid shah Khosrow was signed after the battle of Dara and the conclusion of the Iberian War, the Vandals were defeated at Ad Decimum and Tricamarum in 533, and then Belisarius landed in Italy and took Rome. The Ostrogoths besieged the city in 537, but Belisarius survived a year-long siege. With new forces in the area, the things were looking bright for the Roman Empire, but soon Belisarius lost the confidence of Justinian and entered into a conflict with another commander - Narses. All that, the Sassanid attack in the East, the start of the Justinian's Plague and invasion of Italy by the Franks prolonged the Gothic War. The conflict would culminate at the battles of Taginae and Volturnus.
The Inca emperor Atahualpa is dead and it seems that the Spaniards of Francisco Pizarro are in control of the vast empire, as even the new emperor Manco Inca accepted the rule of the Conquistadors. Yet, our story continues and the atrocities committed by the conquistadors soon spark the Inca rebellion that would threaten the rule of Spain in the region.
After the defeat at Stalingrad and the loss of the 6th army, German Wehrmacht needed a decisive victory to get the initiative back and turn the tide of the World War II. The concentration of the Soviet troops around the Kursk salient offered that opportunity and Hitler ordered the operation Citadel with a goal of cutting the salient and surrounding the Red Army forces defending it. This would be one of the last German offensives on the Eastern Front and would culminate at the arguably biggest tank battle in history - Prokhorovka and Soviet counter-attacks during the operations Rumyantsev and Kutuzov.
We are continuing our series on the Ancient Greek Warfare with a video on the siege technologies of the Greeks prior to the reforms of Philip of Macedon and Alexander the Great. This video covers the siege engines used during the sieges and the defenses employed.
In celebration of Canada Day on July 1, and the US independence day on July 4. Although the War of 1812 ended with no territorial or political changes, it is widely considered decisive for the course of the history of North America. The United States faced one of the best armies in the world - the forces of the United Kingdom and managed to defend its territory, and took the first steps in becoming a global power. Meanwhile, for Canada, this conflict was definitive in terms of finding its identity. The most critical battle of this war happened after the peace treaty was signed. During the battle of New Orleans fought in 1815, the future president of US Andrew Jackson led his ragtag undisciplined ragtag force against the world’s strongest military.
Previously we have covered the evolution of the Greek Armies prior to the rise of Macedon, but the military of Hellenistic World became really dominant with the reforms of Philip II. Surrounded by the enemies, he used what he learned from Epaminondas, Pelopidas, and Iphicrates, to reform his armies and created one of the most dominant units of the antiquity - the Macedonian phalanx. In this video, we will discuss how the pezhetairoi were trained, what were their panoply and the combat role and much more.
The battle of the Catalaunian Plains (also known as Battle of the Campus Mauriacus, Battle of Maurica, Battle of the Catalaunian Fields or Battle of Chalons) that was fought in 451 between the alliance led by the Western Roman General Flavius Aetius, king of the Visigoths Theodoric I and the king of Alans Sangiban against the Hun Alliance commanded by Attila, the king of Ostrogoths Valamir and the king of Gepids Ardaric. With the addition of dozens of other tribes, the battle of the Catalaunian Plains can be rightly considered the first pan-European clash. It is equally complicated and controversial, as our info on the battle between the Last Roman Aetius and the Scourge of God Attila, is both limited and conflicting. In any case, this battle was decisive for the history of the Roman Empire and Europe and influenced events of the next centuries.
Deep in the Yucatan Peninsula lie ancient stone cities reclaimed by the jungle, where a calendar dominated lives, majestically feathered kings ruled like gods and tall stone pyramids soared above the treetops. There in those jungles, stand ancient stones etched with dates and writings that tell the story of one of history’s most fascinating and dynamic civilisations. These belong to the ancient Maya. A people that made advancements in architecture, mathematics, and astronomy that we can still learn from today.
The Wars of the Successors of Alexander - the Diadochi continues. and after their defeat at Gaza, Antigonus and Demetrius are looking to restore their positions. Throughout history, control of the strategic Island of Cyprus has proved critical for any desiring naval supremacy in the Eastern Mediterranean. For Ptolemy and the Antigonids it was no different. Six years after his humiliating defeat at Gaza, Demetrius and Ptolemy's forces would clash once again off the east coast of this island - each vying for its control. This battle, dubbed the Battle of Salamis, would be the greatest naval battle of the Wars, with its result having far-reaching consequences. In this episode, we shall cover the Babylonian War and the rise of Seleucus, the execution of Alexander's family and the end of the Argead dynasty and other events leading up to this great battle as well as the climactic engagement itself.
In the previous video we discussed the beginning of the reforms of Philip II and his mighty Macedonian Sarissa Phalanx. But Alexander's father did not stop there, also reforming his Companion Cavalry and his light Prodromoi cavalry and this video explains the tactics used by the new cavalry units, their weapons and armor, their battle roles and how they were formed. Philip also employed an engineer corp, led by Polyidus. Polyidus and his successors would create and improve many siege weapons that helped Philip and Alexander in their conquests.
The Ottoman expansion into Europe was generally successful, yet every state they attacked managed to resist, and this resistance gave Lazar, Skanderbeg, Hunyadi, Vlad Tepes and others the status of legends. In this episode, we will cover the resistance of another historical figure – the prince of Moldavia Stephen III, the battles of Vaslui and Valealegendary Alba and how they shaped the region for many years to come.
The Maya civilization flourished in the 5th century AD and the stone cities jutting out of the rainforest housed millions. During this incredible era the Kings, gleaming with jade and vibrant feathers marching through the jungles with thousands of their obsidian wielding warriors are about to introduce total warfare to the Maya world. Two Maya superstates, home to the Temple of the Great Jaguar Paw - Tikal, and the massive Snake Kingdom - Calakmul will collide and cycle between moments of triumph and disaster for not only themselves, but their entire world. And no aliens. Not ancient, not modern.
As Spain lost control of its colonial possessions, from the ashes of their old Viceroyalty of the Rio De La Plata the nations we now know as Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay slowly formed. In a small civil conflict between two political parties in the smallest country in the region, Uruguay, the greatest war in South American history was sparked. The War of the Triple Alliance or as it is also often called the Paraguayan war culminated at the battle of Tuyuti fought in 1866. This battle is widely considered the Waterloo of South America.
In the last two videos, we described military reforms of Philip II of Macedon and how he changed his infantry, cavalry and siege weapons. Yet, the changes to the Macedonian army were just starting, and his son - Alexander the Great - conducted his own reforms throughout his campaigns. Alexander has built upon the work of his father and created an army that conquered the Achaemenid Empire and beyond. He created and improved some of the deadliest units of Antiquity, among them - the Silver Shields and Royal Agema.
Most of the documentaries on the Roman history depict Rome at the peak of its glory, during the Late Republic and Early Empire. Yet, Rome started from the humble beginnings, as a singular city-state that struggled for its survival, and was on the brink of annihilation on many occasions. During one of them, the Gallic Senones led by their king Brennus defeated the Romans at Allia and then sacked the city. After a 7 months long siege, the city and the Republic were saved by Marcus Furius Camillus, who would enter history as the second founder of Rome.
On the 11th June, 323 BC, Alexander the Great passed away. In his lifetime, he had conquered the superpower of the time and formed the greatest empire yet seen. His life is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating in history. Yet following his death, Alexander’s body became a continuing source of war, intrigue and mystery. His body and tomb were lost, yet the legend lives on and historians are still trying to uncover clues to their whereabouts. But how did this all come about? In this two-part documentary, we shall unravel the history surrounding Alexander’s tomb and attempt to answer this question. This is the story behind Alexander’s body and his tomb, of its importance for the Diadochi and the Ptolemies, for the Romans and the Christians.
Napoleonic Wars are back! It is 1807, and we find the Emperor of the French Napoleon Bonaparte at the height of his power, as he controls most of Europe after the War of the Fourth Coalition and the treaties of Tilsit. Napoleon decided to strangle his remaining enemy the United Kingdom economically by enacting Europe-wide Colonial Blockade, yet as Portugal defied him, he invaded it and then Spain. This was the beginning of the Peninsular War. Soon Spain and Portugal were in open rebellion. The first phase of the war ended when the British forces under Wellington landed in Portugal and fought the French General Junot at Vimeiro.
This animated historical documentary video discusses how one of the wealthiest men in history - Marcus Licinius Crassus became so rich during the era of the Late Roman Republic and features other great Roman generals and statesmen like Caesar, Sulla, Pompey, Lucullus, Marius, and others. We will find out how rich Crassus was and how he became so wealthy. More videos on the richest people in history and the Roman economy are planned.
We are continuing our series on the Wars of the Diadochi with the animated historical documentary on the Siege of Rhodes of 305-304 BC, which happened during the Fourth War between the Successors of Alexander the Great. Son of Antigonus - Demetrius took Salamis from Ptolemy in 306 BC, and continued ramping up the naval dominance in the Mediterranean. Meanwhile, Seleucus in Iran, Cassander in Greece, Lysander in Thrace and Ptolemy in Egypt are strengthening their position, so the final accord in the Wars of the Diadochi is fast approaching: Ipsus will decide it all.
In our previous historical animated documentary on the Tomb of Alexander the Great we discussed why the body and the resting place of the great conqueror were so important. Not only did it spark the war between his Successors - the Diadochi - but the body also played a pivotal role in the rise of Ptolemy and his dynasty in Egypt. In the second part of this documentary, we will talk about the fall of the Ptolemies, how the Roman emperors treated the tomb of Alexander as well as what happened to the tale of Alexander's corpse during the Christian, Muslim, Ottoman and Napoleonic rule of Alexandria. Finally we will highlight the great mystery and theories that surround the body and tomb of Alexander to this day.
We are continuing our series of animated historical videos on the modern wars with the Six-Day War of 1967, also known as the Third Arab–Israeli War during which Israel fought the alliance of Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Iraq. This conflict entered history as short, but decisive, as it took less than a week for hostilities to start and end, and was mostly decided in the air.
In our final animated historical documentary on the Maya civilization we describe the reasons for its collapse, covering the societal, political, environmental reasons and the Spanish invasion of the region. By the early 8th century the Maya civilization was at its zenith. Building and maintaining cities of such scale that future explorers hypothesized that they must have been built by lost tribes of Israel or the Phoenicians. But only 150 years later the flourishing Classic Maya civilization had crumbled, undergoing one of the most devastating social and demographic upheavals in human history. Yet the Maya wouldn’t succumb to Spanish control until 1697, nearly 200 years after the Aztecs and Inca. The great collapse and fall of the Maya are a story of change, triumph and tragedy, where ancient thrones will be shattered but from them new powers will emerge.
Previously within our animated historical documentary series on the Ottoman Wars, we have covered the battles of Kosovo, Nicopolis, Ankara, Varna, Second Kosovo, Constantinople, Belgrade, Targoviste and Otlukbeli, Vaslui and Valea Alba. However, we deliberately omitted the rebellion and resistance of the Albanian leader Gjergj Kastrioti - Skanderbeg, as his war against the Ottoman sultans Murad II and Mehmed II stretched for more than 25 years. In this new video, we describe the overall rebellion and the battles of Torvioll, Kruje, Albulena, and Ohrid.
We are continuing our animated historical documentary series on the armies and tactics of the Ancient Greeks with the video covering the logistics of the Macedonian Armies. In this video, we will explain how the armies of Alexander the Great and Philip traveled and were supplied.
In this animated historical documentary, we will cover the famous battle of Pavia that was fought in 1525 during the Italian War, between France and its king Francis I and the forces of the Habsburg monarchy led by Charles de Lannoy. Ever since the end of the Hundred Years' War in 1453, France and its ruling Valois dynasty was looking for ways to consolidate its holdings and conquer new lands. The rising Habsburg dynasty was often in their way. The rivalry between these dynasties continued for centuries and caused countless conflicts, among them Italian Wars, Thirty Years' War, War of the Spanish Successions and many others.
In our previous animated historical documentaries we talked about troops of Alexander the Great and Philip II, yet despite the fact formidable Companions and the devastating Macedonian phalanx epitomized the conquests of Alexander, there were many other units in Alexander’s army besides his mighty Macedonians – many of which specialized in performing roles critical to some of Alexander’s greatest military triumphs. In this episode, we will have an in-depth look at these units.
Previously we have made animated historical documentaries on the battles of Yarmouk and al-Qadisiyyah in our series on the rise of the Muslim Caliphate. Yet, there were many other reasons for the rapid expansion of the Rashidun realm, and the fall of the Lakhmid kingdom, which was the vassal of the Sassanid Empire for centuries was one of them. It sparked an anti-Sassanid sentiment among the Arab tribes and culminated at the battle of Dhi Qar in 609.
In this animated historical documentary, we will cover the extraordinary story of the Czechoslovak Legion. This army unit was recruited to serve in the army of the Russian Empire at the onset of the Great War, but the Russian Revolution stranded it in the hostile country. With the hopes to regain the independence for Czechoslovakia, the Legion needed to return home and had to fight its way through the Russian Civil War, fighting both the Bolsheviks and the Whites.
In our previous historical animated documentaries, we have covered the wars between the successors of Alexander the Great - the Wars of the Diadochi. The rise of the Antigonids - Antigonus and his son Demetrius made all the other Diadochi worried and eventually Cassander, Lysimachus, Seleucus, and Ptolemy united their forces. The fate of the Macedonian empire was decided at the battle of Ipsus in 301 BC.
We are continuing our animated historical documentary series on the pre-Columbian civilizations with a video on the rise of the Aztec civilization. How they went through a remarkable journey from the refugees in the region to the lords of a vast empire. This video covers the early history of the Aztecs, their capital - Tenochtitlan, their beliefs and sacrifices and much more.
Our animated historical documentary series on the Napoleonic Wars are back with another episode covering the Peninsular War. The armies of Napoleon face more rebellions this time in Spain. And if the battle of Vimiero was crucial for the resistance in Portugal, the Siege of Zaragoza of 1808 played the similar role for the northern part of Spain. The battle of Bailen is just around the corner, and the Peninsular campaign will only get more interesting from here.
After our animated historical documentary series on the Armies of the Ancient Greeks, we are moving on to Rome and we are going to start with the oldest Roman armies of the kingdom and early republic.
In this animated historical documentary video, we will cover the battles of Breadfield (Câmpul Pâinii 1479), Krbava (1493), Chaldiran (1514) and the siege of Otranto (1480), as the Ottoman Wars both in Europe and Asia are ramping up, this time against Hungary, Croatia, Naples and the Safavids of Ismail I.
In our previous animated historical documentary we have covered the Rise of the Aztecs. During the reign of Moctezuma, the empire continued its growth, but it was during this period the Spaniards of Hernan Cortes landed in the region and the fight between the Aztecs and the Conquistadors began.
In our previous animated historical documentary we have described the first meeting between the Spanish conquistadors of Hernan Cortes and the Aztec civilization that was led by Moctezuma. Soon their relationship turned hostile. In this video we will show the results of this hostility - La Noche Triste (The Night of Sorrow) and the Fall of Tenochtitlan.
The Hundred Years' War is one of the central conflicts of the Medieval era and many animated historical documentaries were made about it, and although the battles like Crecy, Poitiers, Agincourt, Orleans, Formigny and Castillon are very interesting, the reasons the war happened are often overlooked. In this video, we will talk about the scandalous Tour de Nesle affair and how it influenced the dynastic situation in France and England.
In our previous animated historical documentary, we have covered the earliest Roman army. This new episode will describe the Roman army of the mid-Republic, the so-called Polybian or Manipular legion and the famous triplex acies formation. Our plan is to continue this series all the way to the fall of Constantinople, so stick around. The next episodes in this series will see how the Romans dealt with Carthage and the famous Macedonian Phalanx.
Our animated historical documentary series on the Ottoman Empire have covered the battles of Kosovo, Nicopolis, Ankara, Varna, Second Kosovo, Constantinople, Belgrade, Targoviste and Otlukbeli, Vaslui, Valea Alba, Skanderbeg's rebellion, Breadfield, Otranto, Krbava and Chaldiran. One theme that runs through these videos is the practice of fratricide, as for centuries, the Ottoman sultans killed their brothers upon assuming the throne. But why did that happen and how it influenced the Ottoman history? Find out in this video!
This animated historical documentary covers the Battle of Shiloh which was fought in 1862 within the American Civil War between the United States of America and the Confederate States of America. Shiloh was the biggest battle in the first phase of the war between the North and the South and largely decided the fate of the Western Theatre of the conflict. Union forces were commanded by Ulysses S. Grant and Don Carlos Buell, while the Confederacy troops were led by Albert Sidney Johnston and Pierre-Gustave Toutant de Beauregard. The sides suffered almost 25 thousand casualties.
Paragons of virtue, exemplars of honour, beacons of integrity and masters of warfare - the knights of the east. This is what we generally picture when we think of the infamous Samurai. While it is an attractive view of these legendary warriors, it is nevertheless quite a misleading one. In this video, we shall do our best to correct this, and cover the even more fascinating roles and perceptions of the samurai in Japanese society from the earliest days all the way to the modern day.
In our new animated historical documentary, we are covering the beginning of the Wars of the Roses and the battle of Towton (1461) which marked the end of the first part of the conflict. This video explains how the reigns of Edward III, Richard II, Henry IV, Henry V and Henry VI, alongside the Hundred Years' War influenced the dynastic situation in England and made the war between the Lancasters and Yorks inevitable.
Punic wars were one of the central events for the history of the Roman Republic. Featuring the generals like Quintus Fabius Maximus and Hamilcar, Publius Cornelius Scipio and Hannibal, and the battles like Cannae, Zama and Lake Trasimene this conflict allowed Rome to dominate the Mediterranean basin. But how did the Carthaginians fight? What was the composition of their armies and how did they match up against the Roman legions? Let's find out in this documentary.
In the previous animated historical documentary on the Wars of Roses, we have covered the battle of Towton of 1461. The winner - the first York King Edward IV was still in a precarious position as his Lancastrian enemies Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou were still eager to fight for the throne, while his closest ally Richard of Warwick was eager to increase his influence. On top of that Edward had to deal with Scotland and found himself in the middle of the conflict between the French King Louis XI and the Duke of Burgundy Charles the Bold. All this tension made the second phase of the Wars of Roses inevitable and the renewed conflict peaked at the battles of Barnet and Tewkesbury in 1471.
In this animated historical documentary, we will talk about Locusta - the first serial killer in history. This Gallic woman was employed by the Roman emperor Nero and his mother Agrippina and poisoned many of their enemies, among them emperor Claudius and his son Britannicus.
In his animated historical documentary we will describe the Battle of Königgrätz (Konnigratz) of 1866 (also known as Sadowa), which decided the fates of the Austro-Prussian War (Seven Weeks' War) and the Third Italian War of Independence. This war became a part of the German and Italian Unification Wars (Risorgimento). The effects of the French Revolution, Napoleonic Wars and Revolutions of 1848 on the situation in Europe, the ascendance of Prussia via the works of Otto von Bismarck, Helmuth von Moltke and Albrecht von Roon and the Schleswig Wars.
The conquests of Alexander the Great and the Wars of his Successors which we covered in our previous animated historical documentaries opened Asia to the Greek influence and culture and the process of Hellenization encompassed all regions from Egypt to China. However, the easternmost state the Ancient Greeks created was the kingdom of Bactria, which gained independence from the Seleucid Empire. This state became the shining beacon of the civilization in the region and influenced it for centuries to come, most famously by creating a synthesis with one of the Buddhist sects - the Mahayana.
In this animated historical documentary video, we will cover the battles of Marj Dabiq, Khan Yunis, Ridanieh within the Ottoman-Mamluk war of 1516-1517.
In this new illustrated historical documentary we will talk about Archduke Franz Ferdinand, who will forever go down in history as the man whose assassination helped lead to the First World War. However, what is less well known is the Franz Ferdinand’s painful story of undying romantic love and a great tragedy that was to forever be overshadowed by the global conflict it helped to spark.
In our previous animated historical documentaries, we described the early Roman army, its evolution into the manipular legion and struggle against the Carthaginian army, and also the Macedonian phalanx and how Philip created it. But how did the legions of Rome matched against the Macedonian phalanx during the battles of Asculum, Heraclea, Cynoscephalae, Pydna, and others? Let's find out together.
Since the start of its history, China was in a constant state of war with the neighboring nomadic peoples and no enemy was as fierce as the Xiongnu. In this animated historical documentary, we will describe the Han-Xiongnu war and the battle of Mobei of 119 BC and how this battle influenced the fates of China and the Three Kingdoms period, and the Roman empire when it was attacked by (arguably) the remnants of the Xiongnu the Huns.
In our previous animated historical documentary we have talked about the Ancient Greek state in Bactria, but this Hellenistic state had to fight a number of wars after the conquests of Alexander. The Greeks of the region (Dayuan) were discovered by China during the expedition of the traveler Zhang Qian and had to fight against the Han dynasty during the War of the Heavenly horses between 104 and 101 BC. this war changed the fate of the region, and contributed to the creation of the Silk Road.
In our previous animated historical documentaries within the series on the Wars of the Roses, we have covered the victories of the house of York and its leader Edward IV during the battles of Towton, Barnet and Tewkesbury. Yet the conflict for the English throne was not over and another representative of the Lancasters - Henry Tudor would challenge the successor of Edward, Richard III during the battle of Bosworth.
By the end of the II century BC, Rome became the dominant state in the Mediterranean, defeating Carthage, Macedon and the Seleucids, yet the internal problems and the arrival of the Germanic Cimbri showed that the victorious Roman legions are in need of a reform. Although some of the changes were started to be implemented previously, it was the new brilliant general - Gaius Marius, who reformed the legions, changing almost all aspects of their fighting and paving the way to more conquests. Unfortunately, for the Republic, this military reform would have a long-standing effect on the political life and would make the likes of Sulla, Caesar, Pompey, and others very powerful.
In our new historical animated documentary, we will cover the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905 with a focus on the naval engagements at Tsushima, the Yellow Sea, and Port Arthur. This conflict between Russia and Japan was unique due to the heavy usage of the battleships and its results influenced the I and II World Wars.
Previously in our animated historical documentary series on the Ancient Armies and Tactics we have covered the Marian Reforms and their Military Effects However these reforms also had a deep political impact. In this episode, we will talk about the political situation in the Roman Republic prior to the beginning of the Gallic Wars of Gaius Julius Caesar and will give an overview of the Sulla's Civil Wars, Social War, deeds of the Gracchi brothers and Drusus and much more.
Our new animated historical documentary series will cover the battles of the Roman general Gaius Julius Caesar and his conquest of Gaul. The first episode of the Gallic Wars series will describe the war against the Helvetii and their allies Boii, and the battles of Arar and Bibracte.
The Sassanid Empire was weakened after the war of 602-628 against the Byzantine Empire and their defeats at al-Qadisiyyah and Nahavand at the hands of the Caliphate forces effectively ended the empire. Still, representatives of the House of Sasan continued resisting and found allies - the Tang dynasty in China.
Previously in our animated historical documentary series, we have covered events of the Crisis of the Third Century of the Roman empire and the creation of the Tetrarchy system by Diocletian. But that wasn't the end of the internal strife and civil wars between the Roman emperors. The battle of the Milvian Bridge of 312 AD was crucial, as it allowed Constantine the Great to take over part of the Empire and make Christianity the official religion of the realm.
Previously in our animated historical documentary series on the easternmost Greek states, we have covered the history of the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom and the war of the Heavenly Horses against the Han China, but Bactria wasn't the only Greek state in the region, as they also managed to create a kingdom in India under the Euthydemid dynasty. Their centuries-long presence in the Indian subcontinent, and the cultural legacy they left behind leaves a fascinating story for history enthusiasts around the world to study for years to come.
Our animated historical documentary on Caesar's Gallic War continues. Previously, we have covered the battle of Bibracte. Now both the Romans and the Gauls are threatened by the Germanic Suebi of Ariovistus and Caesar and his legions will have to fight the Suebi and their allies at the battle of Vosges.
German Empire lost more than 2.5 million during the I World War. The empire was abolished and the country was set on the path to the II World War. However, there was a turning point three decades before, which could have averted this path. This is the tragic, but interesting story of Frederick III and how his death possibly changed the course of World history.
We are continuing our historical animated documentary series on the Napoleonic Wars with another episode on the Peninsular War, covering the battles of Bailen and Tudela. Napoleon Bonaparte is now in the Iberian Peninsula and he is eager to defeat the Spanish and Portugese rebels and their British allies.
After usurping the Imperial Throne from the Sui Emperors, the Tang Dynasty began the golden age of Chinese political and military power, as well as its most creative period of art and culture. But golden ages cannot last forever, and this documentary will show how the An Lushan rebellion shook the Tang to their core.
Our animated historical series on the Ottoman Wars continues with the siege of Rhodes of 1522. By the early XVI century the famous Crusaders from the Order of the Hospitallers controlled Rhodes and became a constant threat to the Ottoman naval dominance and economic interest. New sultan Suleiman I, who would be later known as the Magnificent just took Belgrade and opened the road into Europe, yet he needed to take control of Rhodes to secure his flank and that led to the siege of Rhodes in 1522.
In this animated historical documentary, we will cover one of the most essential Roman systems, which regulated the social life and allowed the Republic and then the Empire to strive. Welcome to our video on the Roman Patronage system.
After defeating the Gallic alliance at the battle of Bibracte and the Germanic alliance at the battle of Vosges in 58 BC, Roman general Gaius Julius Caesar started to consolidate new conquests in Gaul. However, to the north, another Gallic alliance of the Belgae, who Ceaser called the bravest of the Gauls, was getting ready to challenge the dominance of Rome. Caesar was forced to face them at the battles of Axona and Sabis and these engagements proved to be among the most difficult during the Gallic Wars.
Silk production was one of the biggest secrets of China and one of the most lucrative industries of the age. So it is not a surprise that the Roman emperor Justinian was eager to learn this secret. In this video we will discuss the start of the silk production, its importance and the story of how Justinian managed one of the first industrial thefts in history.
Our channel is starting a new animated historical documentary series which will cover the Three Kingdoms era in China. The first video will describe the fall of the Han dynasty and the rise of the local warlords. We will begin with the rivalry in the north of China between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao and the decisive battle at Guandu.
Iranian civilization is among the most ancient and its empires were some of the earliest and strongest in history. In this animated historical documentary we will describe how and why the Iranian empires were so strong and stable, going over the administrative system which dominated the region for thousands of years.
In our new animated historical documentary, we will describe the Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople in 1204. Although the First Crusade was succeeded in taking Jerusalem and a number of Frankish kingdoms were created in the Levant, by 1187 the Ayyubid leader Saladin managed to reconquer most of the region. The Third Crusade launched by the English king Richard I Lionheart, French king Philip II Augustus and German emperor Frederick I Barbarossa wasn't able to take Jerusalem, so the pope called for the Fourth Crusade led by Enrico Dandolo, Boniface of Montferrat and Baldwin of Flanders, which indeed up in one of the biggest tragedies for the Christian world.
In our previous historical animated documentaries we have covered the Cimbrian War, and although the Roman empire was a clear victor, the conflicts between the Romans and the Germanic tribes continued well into the imperial era. During the reign of Augustus, the Romans expanded beyond the Rhine river and that led to one of the most iconic battles in history - the battle of the Teutoburg Forest.
We are continuing our historical animated documentary series on the Napoleonic Wars with another episode on the Peninsular War, covering the battles of Somosierra and Corunna. Napoleon attempted to take back Madrid and crush the British resistance led by general Moore.
Our animated historical documentary series on the Ottoman history continues with the battle of Mohacs of 1526. As sultan Suleiman conquered Belgrade in 1521 and Rhodes in 1522, he was able to focus all his resources on the European expansion and his next target was the Kingdom of Hungary, which was once one of the strongest in Europe, but was in a decline. The battle of Mohacs changed the fate of Hungary for the centuries to come and opened the way for the Ottoman invasions into Europe.
In our new animated historical documentary we will tell the story of the first foreign samurai in Japan, the man from Africa, they called Yasuke. He traveled to Japan with the Portuguese missionaries and played an interesting role in the Sengoku Jidai period and in the life of the daimyo Oda Nobunaga.
It is widely accepted that Augustus is one of the most important people in the Roman history. In this video we will describe the reforms he enacted to improve the structure of the Roman legions, which made the Roman Empire more stable and was one of the reasons why it survived for so long.
In our new animated historical documentary on the history of the Roman empire, we will describe the life and deeds of the praetorian commander Sejanus, who became one of the most influential Romans during the reign of the Emperor Tiberius. His intrigues and politicking almost made him the emperor.
The life of Pyrrhus of Epirus is remarkable. His was born a few years after the death of his relative Alexander the Great, grew up during the wars of the Diadochi, learned war under Alexander's generals, lived through and fought in many battles. We know him from his wars against the Romans and their legions, but his military career started earlier than that. So, what was the life of Pyrrhus of Epirus before his Italian battles?
In our new animated documentary series we will describe the history of Ancient Mesopotamia and the first episode will be covering Sumer and its rise in the Fertile Crescent, which is rightly considered the cradle of civilizations. Our series will cover all the major civilizations of this region and then will move on to other regions.
Our animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with a video on the Falklands war of 1982. During this conflict, the forces of the United Kingdom and Argentine fought over the islands called Falklands or the Malvinas. Although the conflict was limited, it influenced the political fates of both countries.
Our animated historical documentary series about Pyrrhus of Epirus continues! In the previous video, our hero was involved in the wars of the Diadochi of Alexander the Great and this involvement only increased. However ambitious Pyrrhus preferred to achieve new conquests and win wars against new opponents, so when a Greek city of Tarentum invited him to Italy to defend it against the Roman Republic, Pyrrhus agreed. The war with Rome was now inevitable and its first engagement would be the battle of Heraclea.
In our new animated historical documentary video we will talk about the importance of Egypt for the Roman Empire and how Egypt was not only the breadbasket of Rome, but also financed its military conquests and the legions. What made Egypt so special and how was it administered first by Augustus and the other Roman emperors?
We are continued our animated historical documentary series on the history of the Three Kingdoms era in China with a video on the life Sun Ce and his conquests of the Jiangdong and Wu provinces. This young statesman and general not only managed to defeat many of his opponents, but also established one of the future Three Kingdoms - Eastern Wu.
In our previous animated historical documentary series on the Roman history, the Empire was defeated for the first time at the battle of the Teutoburg Forest by the German tribes under Arminus. But the Emperor Augusts, his successor Tiberius and the best Roman general of the time Germanicus were not planning to leave this without a response. These new campaigns culminated at the Battles of Idistaviso and the Angrivarian Wall of 16 AD.
In the previous episode of our animated historical documentary series on the king of Epirus Pyrrhus and Pyrrhic wars, the Greek king defeated the Roman legions at the battle of Heraclea. Although the battle was impressive, the Roman republic wasn't planning to relent and sign a peace treaty. Pyrrhus and his phalanx would have to fight Rome at the battle of Asculum, but even that wasn't enough to sate the appetites of the king and he would later attack the Carthaginians on Sicily.
In the previous episodes of our animated historical documentary series on the Gallic Wars, Julius Caesar managed to defeat the Belgae and subjugated most of Gaul, however, political situation in Gaul and Rome forced him to embark on new campaigns: Between 56 and 55 BC Caesar defeated the Gallic Veneti and then became the first Roman to invade Germania and Britannia.
The Third Century BC was a notoriously violent time, filled with titanic clashes and amazing personalities. Alexander’s conquests gave way to a period of constant warfare amongst his Seleucid, Ptolemaic and Antigonid successors, while the rising Roman juggernaut began a series of conquests to unite the Italian Peninsula, and fought its Carthaginian Rival, paving the way for future dominance. India during this period was also experiencing revolutionary change, which culminated in the rise of the Mauryan Empire and the reign of Ashoka the Great.
Previous video in our animated historical documentary series on Pyrrhus of Epirus saw him fighting against the Carthaginians on Sicily and again against the Roman Republic at Asculum and although he gained many victories, his war against the Romans was ongoing and at Beneventum they have finally defeated him. With his overall situation in Italy untenable, he headed back to Greece, where he fought his final wars against the Macedonians, Spartans and Argives.
We are continuing our new animated historical documentary series on the Roman trade and economy with a video on the trade with India via the Red Sea. Our previous video showed that the conquest of Egypt became crucial for the Empire financially and part of it was the trade with the Indian states and the lucrative spice trade. So, what made the Roman empire trade with India so beneficial? Find out in this video!
Our animated historical documentary series on the Ottoman history continues with the siege of Vienna of 1529. As the Ottoman sultan Suleiman won the battle of Mohacs in 1529 and managed to take over most of Hungary, but this now he was facing the might of the Holy Roman Empire led by the Habsburg dynasty. The siege of Vienna would be the high point of the campaigns of this period.
Our new animated documentary series on the history of Ancient Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent, continues with a video on the Rise and Fall of the Akkadian Empire.
In the previous videos of our animated historical documentary series on history of China and the Three Kingdoms period, we have covered the rise of Cao Cao and Sun Ce. The latter passed away and was replaced by his brother Sun Qian. Another powerful realm was being built by Liu Biao and his son Liu Qi supported by Lui Bei and eventually these three emerging kingdoms clashed in 208 during the famous campaign of the Red Cliffs and the battle of Jiangling.
Our new video in the animated historical documentary series on the evolution of the armies and tactics covers the Roman Praetorians, who served the emperors, but also were instrumental in the coups and intrigues.
In our new video in the animated historical documentary series on the Gallic Wars, Gaius Julius Caesar will attack Britannia once again, fight off the Belgae rebellion led by Ambiorix and will meet Vercingetorix at the battle of Gergovia. Meanwhile, the political situation in Rome will deteriorate with the death of Crassus during the battle of Carrhae and Pompey was now moving towards the camp of Caesar's enemies...
We are continuing our new animated historical documentary series on the Roman trade and economy with a video on the trade with Africa. Previously we have covered the Roman trade with India and the importance of Egypt.
Our animated historical documentary series on the Ottoman history continues with the naval battle of Preveza fought in 1538 between the alliance of Spain, Habsburgs, Venice, Genoa, Papal States called the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire. The navies were led by Andrea Doria and Hayreddin Barbarossa. This sea battle set the tone for the centuries of the naval battles fought in the region and became a crucial front for the Ottoman-Habsburg conflicts.
Our new animated historical documentary will describe the Rise of the Tang Dynasty in China and the reign of Taizong, who managed to build a strong realm that ruled China and beyond for a few centuries, reopened the Silk Road and defeated the Gokturks.
Previously in our animated documentary series on the early Muslim expansion, we have covered the battles of Yarmouk, al-Qadisiyyah, Talas and the siege of Constantinople of 717-718. However, one crucial confrontation in the conquest of the Roman Syria by Khalid ibn al-Walid was missed - the Siege of Damascus in 634. So, now you can learn more about the events which led up to the battle of Yarmouk
In our new animated historical documentary on the Roman history, we will describe Roman conquest of the island and the resistance to it led by the queen of Iceni Boudica. She and her brave Britons fought in a dramatic campaign, which culminated at the battle of Watling Street.
Our animated historical documentary series continues with a video on the Cyprus conflict of 1974, during which the local Greek and Turkish communities clashed and were supported by the armies and navies of Turkey and Greece.
We are continuing our new animated historical documentary series on the armies and tactics of the past with a video on the Varangians, who served as the elite bodyguards of the emperors of the Eastern Roman Empire. These loyal and skilled warriors, mostly of the Norse and Saxon ancestry saved the emperors on many occasions, both in battles and in peace.
We are continuing our historical animated documentary series on the Napoleonic Wars with the beginning of the War of the Fifth Coalition and the early campaign on the Danube theater which culminated at the battle of Eckmühl in 1809. Emperor Napoleon met his old and new nemesis Archduke Charles.
The conflicts between the Empires of Iran and Rome started as soon as their borders collided and continued for many centuries starting with the Parthian triumph over the triumvir Crassus at Carrhae all the way to the bloody war of 602-628 between the Sassanids and the Byzantines, which changed the balance of power in the region forever. In our new animated historical documentary we will describe the Roman–Parthian War of 216-217, also known as the Parthian war of Caracalla. The fate of this conflict was decided by the battle of Nisibis in 217 AD.
In the previous episode of our historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient Mesopotamia we discussed the rise and fall of the first empire in history - The Akkadian Empire. Its great rulers from Sargon to Naram-Sin broke the mold and set in motion a way of running a state which would be emulated for thousands of years to come. From this point forward the Empire would be the prominent form of government, however before another could rise in the region a dark age had to be overcome. After the fall of Akkad, the Gutians had established their own dynasty and hegemony in the Euphrates river valley which would set the stage of what was to come. Welcome to our video on the brief ‘Sumerian renaissance’ and the eventual rise of Babylon.
Our animated historical documentary series on the Ottoman history continues with the Ottoman-Habsburg War and in this episode we will cover the events before and after the battle of Preveza, as the Ottomans and Habsburgs fight all over the map. The battle of Gorjani and the siege of Castelnuovo were the most important in this period.
In our new animated historical documentary we will talk about the king of the Achaemenid Empire Darius I and his ascension to the throne. Assassination, intrigue and cover-ups, what more could we want in a story about Imperial succession? The First Persian Empire was one of the greatest and most labyrinthine empires that ever existed. An expertly organised economy, a relatively tolerant and lenient provincial system, along with other groundbreaking advances in human civilisation was combined with some of the most scandalous and bloody court politics in the history of the world. Much of ancient Persia’s prominence and prosperity was made possible by one man, perhaps the most competent ruler Persia ever produced - Darius I, or ‘the Great’. How this figure came to power is not a well known story, but it is one of the most obscure and colourful tales we can gather from the ancient sources. Welcome to our video on Darius the Great and how he rose to become the King of Kings.
n our new animated historical documentary series we will cover the Thirty Years' War - one of the most bloody conflicts in history, an all-European conflict which often spilled out of the continent. The first phase of this war is known as Bohemian, as the Bohemians were once again at the forefront of the anti-Imperial and anti-Catholic fight. This phase of the conflict concluded in 1620 at the battle of White Mountain, where the allied protestant army led by Count Thurn faced the army of the Habsburgs and their allies led by Count Tilly.
Previously we have made an animated historical documentary on the battle of Nisibis between the Roman and the Parthian empires. But that battle was far from first - two empires started fighting immediately after their borders touched and that war led to the iconic battle of Carrhae in 53 BC, during which the Romans of the triumvir Marcus Crassus fought against the Parthians of Surena.
Previously in our historical animated documentary series on the Gallic Wars of Gaius Julius Caesar, we have covered the battle of Gergovia between Vercingetorix and his Gallic alliance, and the legions of Caesar. Although the Romans were defeated in this battle and more Gauls joined the rebellion, Caesar didn't relent. The crucial battle of the rebellion took place at Alesia in 52 BC and that battle changed the course of history.
Our new animated historical documentary series will cover the life and struggle of the Native American Shawnee warrior and chief Tecumseh. This first episode will describe his birth and the events that led him to become a warrior.
Our animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with a video on the Gallipoli campaign of 1915, which happened during the Great War of 1914-1918, also known as World War I. During this campaign, Entente forces largely represented by the British, French, Australian and New Zealandian contingents fought against the Ottomans.
We are continuing our historical animated documentary series on the Napoleonic Wars with the continuation of the War of the Fifth Coalition and the battle of Aspern-Esling in 1809. For the first time in years, Napoleon was stopped in his tracks, this time by Archduke Charles.
Kings and Generals are starting a new historical animated documentary series on the Third Crusade. The fall of Jerusalem to the Ayyubid sultan Saladdin in 1187 prompted the Christian kingdoms to start another Crusade against the Muslims in order to restore the Crusader Kingdoms in the Levant. The Third Crusade will be led by the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, the French king Philip Augustus and the English king Richard the Lionheart - the battle of Acre of 1189 would be the first significant engagement of this conflict.
In the previous episode of our animated historical documentary series on the Thirty Years' War we have covered Bohemian Rebellion and the battle of the White Mountain between the Catholic and Protestant forces. This new episode will see Denmark under its king Christian IV joining the war on the Protestant side and fighting a 4-year campaign against the Catholic League and Holy Roman empire armies led by Johann Tilly and Albrecht von Wallenstein. The battles of Lutter and Stralsund represented the peak of this part of the Thirty Years' War.
In our past historical animated documentary series, we have talked about the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history, covering the battles of Guandu and Red Cliffs. In the aftermath, Jin dynasty managed to take over the country, but their policies would lead to the civil wars, collectively known as the War of the Eight Princes.
The second season of our animated historical documentary series on the Mongol Invasions is here! Previously we have covered the Rise of the Mongol empire under Chinggis and his successors. This second season will deal with the Fall of the Mongol domain and the first episode will describe the peak of the Mongol power under Kublai and the invasions of Japan in 1274 and 1281.
Kings and Generals is starting another animated historical documentary series, this time about the most prominent Slave Rebellions in the Roman Republic. These so-called Servile Wars, among them those on Sicily and the one led by Spartacus were able to shake Rome and probably were among the reasons the Republic would be transformed into the Empire. Welcome to our video on the first Servile War and its leader Eunus.
Our animated historical documentary series on the Ottoman history continues with another episode of the Ottoman-Habsburg War, as the Little War in Hungary continues with the battles of Buda of 1541 and Eger of 1552.
Our new video focuses on the origin of the Huns, the sources describing their appearance in China and Roman Empire, their religion and culture, and also the aftermath of Attila's death and the fall of the Hunnic empire.
Kings and Generals is starting a new animated historical documentary series on the Korean War. In the first episode, we will describe the beginning of the hostilities, the Drive South and the Battle of Pusan.
In one of our past animated historical documentaries, we told the story of the African Samurai - Yasuke. However, he wasn't the only foreign Samurai who found fortune and adventure in Japan - and Englishmen William Adams was a prominent player in the battle for the Shogunate and his story will be told in this video.
Previously in our animated historical documentary series on modern warfare we have covered the Six-Day War of 1967, also known as the Third Arab-Israeli War. This new 3d documentary will explain the events of the First Arab-Israeli War, which was fought in 1948-1949.
Another episode in our animated historical documentary series on the Thirty Years' War and Gustavus Adolphus enters the field to fight for the Protestant cause. The Swedish King would fight against the Catholic commander Tilly at the battle of Breitenfeld.
In our new animated historical documentary, we will talk about Zheng He and his Great Fleet of the Ming Dynasty, which traveled the Indian ocean, bringing the riches of China to the distant coasts, showing Empire’s might, conquering pirates and creating Kings. This Treasure Fleet entered the history symbolizing the decades China dominated the seas.
Our historical animated documentary series on the Third Crusade started out with the siege of Acre in 1189, but this siege continued in 1190 and 1191. This second portion of this battle continues to feature many colorful characters - most importantly the first meeting between the King of England Richard Lionheart and the Ayyubid Sultan Salah ad-din Ayyubi.
Our new animated historical documentary series will cover the life and adventures of the British captain and admiral Thomas Cochrane, who served the British navy during the Napoleonic Wars. This first episode will cover his upbringing and early career.
Our animated historical documentary series on the Ottoman history continues with the famous Great Siege of Malta in 1565, during which the armies of the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman I besieged the island of Malta and fought against its Hospitaller rulers. The episode also heavily features the corsair raids of Hayreddin Barbarossa and Turgut Reis (Dragut).
Our series on the evolution of Roman armies and tactics continues with an episode on the Roman Siegecraft in the late Republican and early Empire periods.
In the new episode of our animated historical documentary series on the Korean War, we will cover the counter-attack of the UN forces led by the USA in what was later called the Drive North. This video also features the battle of Inchon of 1950.
We are starting a new animated historical series on the Macedonian Wars. This conflict was crucial both for the Roman republic and the Hellenic States and featured the famous battles like Cynoscephalae and Pydna during which the classic encounters between the legion and the phalanx took place. Its results set up a new historical reality for the region for many centuries to come, playing a huge role in the creation of the Greco-Roman world.
The second season of our animated historical documentary series on the Mongol Invasions continues, as we cover the invasions of Vietnam by the Yuan Dynasty and the battle of the Bach Dang River of 1288. Previously we talked about the peak of the Mongol power under Kublai and the invasions of Japan in 1274 and 1281.
Our animated historical documentary series on the life of Tecumseh continues with a video on the formation of his Confederacy, the rise of his brother, who would be known as the Prophet and the pushback of the US forces at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811.
Another episode in our animated historical documentary series on the Thirty Years' War with the battles of Lech, Nuremberg and Lützen as Gustavus Adolphus continues to fight for the Protestant cause against the Catholic leaders Tilly and Wallenstein.
Our animated historical series on the Nomadic cultures of the Euroasian steppes continues with a video on the White Huns - the Hephthalites. Their origins, rise and decline, their attacks on India and the Sassanid empire and beyond.
Our new animated historical documentary series on the Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars will start with the story of the battle of Pliska or battle of Varbitsa pass between the Eastern Roman emperor Nikephoros I and the khan of the First Bulgarian Empire Krum. The story starts right after our video on the Umayyad Caliphate's siege of Constantinople in 717-718, during which the allied Byzantine-Bulgar forces stopped the Muslim expansion in the region.
Our historical animated documentary series on the Third Crusade started out with the siege and fall of Acre between 1189 and 1191, but that wasn't the end of the Crusade and the rivalry between the King of England Richard Lionheart and the Ayyubid Sultan Salah ad-din Ayyubi continued with the famous battle of Arsuf of 1191.
Our new animated historical documentary will cover the Yom Kippur war of 1973 also known as the Ramadan War or October War, specifically the Sinai Front where Egypt and Israel fought. Previously in our animated historical documentary series on modern warfare, we have covered the Six-Day War of 1967, also known as the Third Arab-Israeli War.
We are continuing our animated historical documentary series on the Slave Rebellions in the Roman Republic with a video on the Second Servile War that inspired Spartacus and others to raise their arms against Rome. Welcome to our video on the second Servile War and its leaders Salvius and Athenion.
Our historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient Mesopotamia continues with a video on the rise of Babylon. In this video, we will talk about Hammurabi, his reforms and code of laws, and how Babylon eclipsed all other Mesopotamian civilizations like Sumer and Akkad.
Our animated historical series on the Nomadic cultures of the Euroasian steppes continues with a video on the Gökturks - their origins, rise and decline.
Our animated historical documentary series on the Mongol Invasions continues with a video on the invasions of India and the battle of Kili fought in 1299 between the Chagatai Khaganate and the Delhi Sultanate.
We are continuing our new animated historical documentary series on the Roman trade and economy with a video on the trade with the Indo-Parthian Kingdom.
Our animated historical documentary series on the Thirty Years' War continues with the aftermath of the battle of Lutzen - the battle of Nördlingen of 1634, and the beginning of the French-Spanish War of 1635–1659 and the battle of Rocroi.
In our new animated historical documentary, we will talk about the Roman and Han empires and discuss the direct and indirect ties betmeen Rome and China.
Our animated historical documentary series on the Ottoman history continues with the famous siege of Szigetvar of 1566, during which the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman I fought against the Hungarian-Croatian army under Nikola Zrinski. This was another page in the Ottoman-Habsburg conflict and the final campaign of the Sultan Suleiman.
Our animated historical documentary series on the evolution of Roman armies and tactics continues with a video on the Roman armies of the Middle Empire with a focus on the events of the Crisis of the Third Century.
In the final episode of our animated historical documentary on the life and struggle of the Native American leader Tecumseh, we will cover the war of 1812, his alliance with the British led by Brock, the battles of Detroit and Thames.
The new episode of our animated historical documentary series on the Korean War, will cover the Chinese Intervention in the war and the counter-attack of the North Koreans.
In our new video in the animated historical documentary series we will talk about the Khazars - their origin, history, religion, struggle with the Byzantine and Umayyad empires and more!
Our new animated historical documentary series on the Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars continues with the aftermath of the battle of Pliska fought in 811 http://bit.ly/2DIGTVH as the khan Krum continues his advance into the Eastern Roman Empire and has to fight against the new Roman emperor Michael I Rangabe. This portion of the conflict culminatedat the battle of Versinikio of 813.
Previously in our animated historical documentary series on modern warfare, we have covered the Sinai front of the Yom Kippur war of 1973 also known as the Ramadan War or October War. This video will be dedicated to the Golan Heights front and the struggle between Israel and Syria. Previously in our animated historical documentary series on modern warfare, we have covered the Six-Day War of 1967, also known as the Third Arab-Israeli War.
In our new animated historical documentary on the history of Rome, we will talk about Roman general Sertorius, his early career, participation in the Cimbrian war, alliance with Marius and struggle against Sulla and Sullans in Spain. Sertorius is considered one of the fathers of guerilla warfare and his Sertorian war against Pompey and Metellus rightly became part of many military manuals.
In our new animated historical documentary on the history of Rome, we will talk about the period when the Roman Republic wasn't dominant in Italy and had to fight wars of conquest and survival against their neighbors. This video will cover the Latin War and the Samnite Wars with a focus on the battles of Caudine Forks and Sentinum.
Our new animated historical documentary series on the lives and adventures of the British captain and admiral Thomas Cochrane. Our protagonist will continue his service and this episode will culminate at the battle of the Basque Roads of 1809 - one of the most important naval engagements of the Napoleonic Wars.
Our animated historical documentary series on the evolution of Roman armies and tactics continues with a video on the Roman Legionary Fortresses during the Imperial period. How were they built and what was the life like in the Roman Fortress - Castrum.
Our animated historical documentary series on the Mongol Invasions continues with the aftermath of the battle of Ain Jalut 1260 - the Mongol empire is now divided and the Mamluk Sultanate led by Qutuz and Baibars is facing the Ilkhanate ruled by Hulagu. In this episode, we will cover the Mamluk-Ilkhanate War with the focus on the battles of Elbistan and Wadi al-Khaznadar and features the Seljuks, Georgians, Armenians, Crusader states.
In our new animated historical documentary, we will talk about Malik Ambar, who started his life in Ethiopia, was enslaved, brought to India, where he managed to become the prime minister of the Ahmednagar sultanate and the leader of the anti-Mughal resistance fighting against the likes of the emperors Akbar and Jahangir.
Previously in our animated historical documentary series on modern warfare, we have covered the First Arab-Israeli war of 1948. In this video, we will talk about the Second Arab-Israeli War, also knows as the Suez Crisis and the Tripartite Aggression, as Egypt was attacked by France, UK and Israel in 1956.
In our new animated historical documentary we will talk describe the early portion of the Crisis of the Third Century in the Roman empire, as the Year of the Six Emperors heralded by the coming to power of the first soldier emperor Maximinus Thrax takes the throne. Rome is beset by the barbarian incursions from all sides and one of them - Gothic invasion of 250 leads to the battle of Abritus of 251 between the Gothic leader Cniva and the Roman emperor Decius Trajanus.
Our animated historical documentary series on the Evolution of Armies and Tactics continues with a video on the rise of the Swiss warriors and mercenaries during the Middle Ages and the Pike and Shot Era.
The new episode of our animated historical documentary series on the end of the Korean War, as China and the US and their allies fight to a stalemate.
In our new animated historical documentary, we will tell the story of the treaty of Tordesillas and how the Popes Alexander VI and Julius II divided the non-Christian world between Spain and Portugal. This video features the likes of Christopher Columbus, João II of Portugal, Isabella I of Castile, Ferdinand II of Aragon and others, along with details on the Age of Discovery and Colonization of the New World.
Our animated historical documentary series on the evolution of Roman armies and tactics continues with a video on the Roman cavalry forces of the Imperial period. As the Roman empire started facing cavalry heavy Germanic, Nomadic and Iranian armies, it became clear that the lack of elite cavalry makes it suspect to defeats, so the emperors started reforming the cavalry units.
Our historical animated documentary series on the Third Crusade concludes with a video on the later stages of the conflict between the Crusaders and the Ayyubids, as the king of England Richard Lionheart and the Ayyubid sultan Saladin continue their fight in the Levant.
Our animated historical documentary series on the Ottoman history continues with the video on the sieges of Nicosia and Famagusta of 1570-1571, as the Ottomans and their new sultan Selim II are trying to conquer Cyprus and are facing a new Holy League led by Spain, Venetia, Genoa, and the Papal states. The battle of Lepanto is just around the corner.
Our animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with a video on the battle of the Bulge of 1944, also known as the Ardennes Counteroffensive, as Germany attempts to score a big victory against the Allies in the West.
In our new animated historical documentary, we will talk about Abram Gannibal, who started his life in Cameroon, was sold to the Ottoman court as a slave and then became a step-son of the Russian Emperor Peter the Great and an indispensable member of the Russian empire.
New Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series will focus on the Normans and their conquests in the Mediterranean, starting with the campaigns in South Italy, as the descendants of the Vikings create their states in the area taking on the overlords of the land - Byzantines, Lombards and the Pope. The first major conflicts will culminate at the battle of Civitate between the Normans of Humphrey of Hauteville and Robert Guiscard against the Papal alliance of Pope Leo IX.
Our animated historical documentary series on the evolution of Roman armies and tactics continues with a video on the military reforms of Roman Emperors Gallienus, Diocletian and Constantine, as the introduction of limitanei, comitatenses and other reforms changed the armies of the Roman empire.
Our animated historical documentary series on the Ottoman history continues with the video on the sieges of the battle of Lepanto of 1571 - one of the most crucial naval engagements in history. The Holy League lead by Spain and Venice is trying to stem the tide of the Ottoman expansion after the fall of Cyprus.
In our new animated historical documentary we will talk about the rivalry between the Catholic and Orthodox churches in the Middle Ages and how it shaped the history of Christianity and the whole world leading to the events of the Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople.
Our animated historical documentary series on the Mongol Invasions continues with a video on the 2nd and 3rd invasion of Poland, 2nd invasion of Hungary, Berke-Hulagu War and the exploits of Nogai khan, who played a crucial role in the history of Eastern and Southern Europe.
In the new video in the Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Evolution of Armies and Tactics, we will continue talking about Swiss warriors, who became the premiere mercenaries of Europe during the Italian and Burgundian Wars. Their prowess led them to become the guardsmen of the Popes.
Our animated historical documentary series on the Roman - Macedonian Wars concludes with a video on the Third Macedonian War and the battle of Pydna fought in 168 BC.
Our new animated historical documentary talks about the Etruscans. Their origins, culture, religion, lifestyle and how they influenced the Roman Republic and through it the world.
Our animated historical documentary series on the Thirty Years' War continues with the aftermath of the battle of Rocroi - the battle of Freiburg of 1634. The Swedes under Torstensson and the French under Conde and Turenne counterattacking the imperial forces under Gallas and Mercy.
Our animated historical documentary series on the slave uprisings in the Roman Republic continues after 2 Sicilian Servile Wars. This time, the gladiator Spartacus will rise in rebellion against Rome bringing about one of the most dangerous wars for the Republic. His battles against Crassus and Pompey would change history and bring Rome one step closer to becoming an empire.
Our animated historical documentary series on the armies and tactics of Rome continues with an episode describing the evolution of the Centurions of the Roman armies from the Republican era to the Principate and then Dominate. From the salaries to the armor and arms to the requirements, we cover everything about the centurions of the Roman legions
Our animated historical documentary series on the armies and tactics of Rome continues with an episode describing the evolution of the Centurions of the Roman armies from the Republican era to the Principate and then Dominate. From the salaries to the armor and arms to the requirements, we cover everything about the centurions of the Roman legions.
Our animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with a video setting up the Winter War between Finland and the USSR. The first video will discuss the reasons the war happened, the creation of the Mannerheim line, the troop dispositions and the first moves.
Our historical animated documentary series on the ancient civilizations continues with a video on the ancient origins of the kingdom of Macedonia before it became an empire under Philip and Alexander with a focus on its relationship with other Hellenic states.
Our animated historical documentary series on the elite warriors of the past continues with a video on the Hashashins, the Muslim order, which managed to create an independent state using assassinations and subterfuge during the period of Seljuk and Mongol conquests and Crusades.
Our animated historical documentary on the history of the Mongols, continues with a video on the late Golden Horde, as Mami and Tokthamysh wrestle for power, while the Rus princes led by Dmitri Donskoi rise in a rebellion peaking in the epic battle of Kulikovo in 1380. Timur is coming...
In our new animated historical documentary, we will cover the battle of Plassey of 1757 between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal. This battle happened within the Seven Years' War and during the fall of the Mughal Empire, and was decisive in terms of the British conquest of India.
Our animated historical documentary series on the Thirty Years' War continues with the aftermath of the battle of Freiburg - the battle of Jankau of 1645. The Swedes under Torstensson are on the attack again and their rampage through the modern day Czechia, where he will meet the Imperial army under von Hatzfeld at the battle of Jankau.
In the new Kings and Generals historical animated documentary, we will describe the Christianization of Scandinavia and how the Norse abandoned their pantheon in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland.
Our new animated historical documentary series on the knightly orders starts with the Knights Hospitaller and their origin. This video will describe the early Crusades and the role the Hospitallers played in them.
The new Kings and Generals animated historical documentary will cover the Battle of Cartagena de Indias fought in 1741 between Spain and Great Britain during the War of Jenkins' Ear, also called the Asiento War. This colonial battle was crucial for the fates of the New World and influenced the upcoming change in alliances in Europe.
The new Kings and Generals animated historical series will talk about the history of different crime syndicates: Triads, Bratva, various Mafias. The first video will describe the Sicilian Mafia - Cosa Nostra, how it was created, how it functioned and how it became what it is today in Italy and America.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Normans and their conquests in the Mediterranean, started with the description of their arrival to Italy and the decisive battle between the Normans and the Pope at Civitate. But the new conquerors didn't stop after this battle and turned against the Muslim Emirate of Sicily. These campaigns peaked at the battle of Cerami in 1063.
The new Kings and Generals animated historical documentary will cover the rise of the Jardine-Matheson, a British conglomerate that started as an opium smuggling company, causing the Opium Wars in China and playing a crucial role in the foundation of Honk Kong.
Our animated historical documentary on the history of the Mongols continues with a video on the rise of Timur, who some consider the only Mongol leader comparable to Chinggis khan. This chapter will focus on his taking over the power in Central Asia and Iran, and the war against the Khan of the Golden Horde Toqtamish with descriptions of the battles of Terek and Kondurcha River. Timur will be back for more...
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the ancient civilizations continues with another video on the ancient origins kingdom of Macedonia and one of its most important rulers - Philip II, the father of Alexander III. This video will focus on the exceptional diplomatic abilities of king Philip
Our animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with a video on the Winter War, as the Soviet Red Army attempts to break through in Karelia and around Ladoga only to meet with the desperate Finnish defense.
The Great Northern War is often one of the overlooked conflicts in early modern history, despite the fact that it changed the balance of forces in Eastern Europe and led to the rise of Russia of Peter the Great, while the Swedish Empire's demise began. Alongside a number of memorable battles, this war had a number of brilliant stories and one of them is of the refugee the Swedish king Charles XII found in the Ottoman empire, which led to one of the early Russo-Turkish wars.
The new Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series will describe the Golden age of Islam. This particular video will cover the philosophy and humanities of the caliphate.
Our animated historical documentary series on the armies and tactics of Rome continues with a video on the Foederati - the barbarian allies of the empire who became part of its army, playing an increasingly bigger role. Their influence is often controversial and some claim that they caused the Fall of the Western Roman empire.
New Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series will cover the Imjin War - the Japanese invasion of Korea between 1592 and 1598, as the unification process started by Oda Nobunaga was continued by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Japanese daimyo and samurai needed new land and so they attacked the Joseon Korea, planning to then invade Ming China. The first battles of the war were the siege of Busan and the battle of Chungju.
The new Kings and Generals animated historical documentary will cover the life of the Ottoman prince Cem. This son of the conqueror of Constantinople Sultan Mehmed II started a civil war against the rule of his brother Bayezid II, eventually becoming an exile and playing a huge role in the European and Middle Eastern politics.
Our animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with a coverage of the Battles of Khalkin Gol of 1939, as the USSR and Japan clashed in Mongolia and Manchuria. Although this short war didn't change much in the Far East, it played a huge role during World War II.
A Kings and Generals animated historical series on the history of different crime syndicates started with a video on the Sicilian Mafia. In the second episode, we will cover the ancient origins of the Chinese Triads, and how a politico-religious underground organization transformed into a crime syndicate. Episodes on the Yakuza, Bratva, and other crime families are on the way!
Timur's Invasion of India 1398 Our animated historical documentary on the history of the Mongols continues with another video on Amir Timur, who in aftermath of his victorious war against the Golden Horde, decided to attack the Delhi Sultanate in India in 1398.
Kings and Generals restart their animated historical documentary series on the life of Gaius Julius Caesar. After the first season dedicated to the Gallic Wars, second season will cover the Great Roman Civil War, starting with an episode on the political situation in the Roman Republic while the Gallic Wars were raging and immediately after them. How Caesar and Pompey became enemies? What other political players did to stop the war from happening? Why did Caesar's Civil War start?
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.
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.
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, 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.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the elite soldiers and units of the past continues with a video on the Coldstream Guards, who rose to prominence during the English Civil War fighting for the Parliamentarian faction under Oliver Cromwell and commanded by George Monck. This unit became a staple of the British army and its oldest active regiment.
Our animated historical documentary series on the Thirty Years' War continues with the aftermath of the battle of Jankow, as French and Swedes led by Conde and Torstensson continue to pressure the Holy Roman Empire and the Electorate of Bavaria. Although all sides were tired, the intensit of the war wasn't letting and 1645 was extremely eventful with the battles of Mergentheim, Brunn and 2nd Nordlingen.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Mongol History continues with a video on the evolution of the Mongol armies, showing how the steppe horsemen bands turned into the most fearsome army in the world by Genghis khan and would create the largest empire until up to that point.
Our animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with a video on the Battle of Greece of 1940. This episode will focus on the pre-war situation in Italy and Greece and then will dive into the Italian invasion of Greece.
Our animated historical documentary series on the life and adventures of the British captain and admiral Thomas Cochrane continues. After taking part in the Napoleonic wars Cochrane participates in the Independence war of Chile against the Spanish empire, as the Sea Wolf is using his skills to help defeat the Spaniards at Valdivia.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the Great Roman Civil War (Caesar's Civil War) continues with a video on the conclusion of the battle of Ilerda and the siege of Massilia in 49 BC, as Gaius Julius Caesar attacks the armies of his enemy Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus in Hispania and Gaul.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the ancient civilizations continues with a video on the Ancient Greek state forms. The mainstream idea of the Ancient Greek state is a city-state - a polis, but that was hardly the only form of polity the Greeks lived under. This video will cover the various Leagues and Federations and how they were formed and how the great states like Athens, Sparta, Macedon and Thebes interacted within them forming their hegemonies.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Normans and their conquests in the Mediterranean continues with the aftermath of the battle of Dyrrhachium of 1081 against the Byzantine empire. The campaign in Greece continues with a number of battles culminating at Larissa in 1083 between Bohemond of Taranto and Alexios I Komnenos. Afterward, the Normans under Robert Guiscard sack Rome in 1084.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the early history of Russia continues with a video on the reign of Oleg, Igor, Olga and Sviatoslav, as the Rurikids consolidate the Kievan Rus, attack the Khazars and the Byzantines. This video covers the struggle with the Drevlians and the religious rites of the Kievan Rus and its Variag masters. And, obviously, another siege of Constantinople.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Imjin War - the Japanese invasion of Korea between 1592 and 1598 continues with a video on the rise of Korean admiral Yi Sun-Sin and turtle ships. Admiral's whose naval prowess and ships changed the course of the war against the proud daimyos and their samurais. This video will cover the battles of Hansando, Imjin River, Sacheon and Okpo.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the ancient civilizations continues with a video on Demosthenes, the Athenian politician who led the resistance against Philip II and Alexander the Great and the Macedonian expansion against the other Greek states.
In the new Kings and Generals animated historical documentary, we will tell the story of the Mongol Invasion of Japan and will focus on the attack on the islands of Tsushima and Iki, as the samurai attempt to defend their realm against the forces of the Yuan khan Kublai.
In the new Kings and Generals animated historical documentary, we will cover the second episode of the war between Greece and Italy in 1940, part of World War 2. Mussolini's Italy made the first move, but the Greeks under Metaxas managed to defend and is now counter-attacking.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of the Ottoman Empire continues with a video explaining why this dominant naval power never expanded to the American continent during the age of colonization.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on Roman history continues with another episode of the Roman-Gallic Wars. The Roman expansion in Italy is spreading after the war against Pyrrhus and the local Celts invite their relatives across the Alps to help, which led to the battles of Faesulae and Telamon.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of China continues with a video on Koxinga. This admiral became the pirate king of China and fought the Dutch Empire and the Qing dynasty. The episode covers the battles of Lialuo Bay and Fort Zeelandia.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the Great Roman Civil War (Caesar's Civil War) continues with a video on the conclusion of the battles of Utica and Bagradas. As Caesar attacks Pompey's captains in the west, leading to the battle of Ilerda, his own subordinate Curio attempts to take over the province of Africa defended by Varus and Pompey's ally - the king of Numidia Juba I. The campaign culminates at the battles of Utica and Bagradas in 49 BC.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on Roman history continue with a video on the emperor Aurelian, who became the leader of the Roman empire during the Crisis of The Third Century, during the fragmentation of the empire and the increase in the barbarian invasions. He managed to restore the empire and stem the tide, by defeating numerous Germanic invasions and the rump states of Tetricus and Zenobia - Gallic and Palmyrene Empires.
Our animated historical documentary series on the history of the Mongols continues with a video on the Battle of Ankara as Timur takes on the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I. This video also features the war against the Mamluks of Egypt.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series continues with a video on the year 867 - one of the starting dates of the upcoming Crusader Kings III. In this video, we give a broad overview of the kings, dynasties, states, religions, and rivalries of Afro-Eurasia in 867, with a focus on the Great Heathen Army's invasion of the British isles, division of the Frankish empire, the situation in the Byzantine empire, rise of the Seljuks, weakening of the Abbasid Caliphate and much more.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series continues with a video on the Trojan War, as we talk about the historicity of the conflict between Trojans and the Greeks depicted in the immortal Iliad of Homer. We also cover the Mycenaean and Hittite civilizations. How did this story come to be? Is it just a myth or is there historical proof that it happened? What does archeology tell us about the conflict at the end of the Bronze age? Were Hector, Achilles, Helen and Paris even real?
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Battle of Greece continues with Operation Marita, as Germany invades Greece and Yugoslavia in the aftermath of the Greek counter-attack during the Greco-Italian War. Greece supported by the British army and the forces of Australia and New Zealand defends along the Metaxas line and beyond.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series continues with a video on the year 1066- one of the starting dates of the upcoming Crusader Kings III. In this video, we give a broad overview of the kings, dynasties, states, religions, and rivalries of Afro-Eurasia in 1066, with a focus on the situation in the British isles and the rivalry of 3 kings - Harald Hardrada, Harold Godwinson and William the Conquerer, and the rise of the Seljuks in the Middle East.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on Roman history continues with an episode on the Gothic War of 376–382. In one of the most iconic battles of the Late Antiquity - the battle of Adrianople of 378, the Eastern Roman emperor Valens meets the Goths of Fritigern. This video also covers the battles of Marcianople and Dibaltum, as well as the early Hunnic invasions.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Mongol History continues with a video on the structure of the Mongol armies. How did Genghis khan create an army that conquered one of the largest empires in history and what was the organizational structure of that army?
Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the Early Muslim Expansion continues with the aftermath of the battles of Yarmouk and al-Qadisiyyah of 636, as the Muslim armies push deeper into the Sassanid empire. The capital of the empire Ctesiphon was besieged in 637.
New Kings and Generals animated historical documentary on the history of China and East Asia will focus on the Nanman, also known as Hundred Yue and Baiyue, who were the indigenous peoples of Southern China and Northern Vietnam. This video will cover their society, economics, warfare and much more, focusing on the conflicts between them and Han Chinese during the Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period.
Our animated historical documentary series on the Thirty Years' War continues with the aftermath of the battles of Brunn and Nordlingen, as the French and Swedes do their best to break the Habsburg-Bavarian alliance. Ottoman sultan joins in the fun and the campaign in Bavaria culminates at the battles of Zusmarshausen and 2nd Rain in 1648.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Kievan Rus continues with an episode on the reign of Vladimir the Great. This video will cover how he came to power, alliances with the Vikings, wars with Byzantium and the Turks, and most importantly Christianization of Rus that happened during his time.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Battle of Greece continues a video on the Battle of Crete during World War II, as Germany, who took over Greece in 1941, is now looking to invade Crete using its paratrooper troops and don't allow the Allies to use it as a naval and aerial base. Greek, British, Australian, and New Zealander troops led by Freyberg defend against the German and Italian troops of Student and Koch.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on Roman history continues with a video on the emperor Marcus Aurelius, philosopher-king whose reign was the last in the Roman Golden Age and the last of the so-called Five Good Emperors. Marcus Aurelius presided over Rome during a difficult period of the early Germanic invasions and managed to keep the empire intact winning the Marcomannic Wars. He is known as one of the prominent adherents of the Stoicism school of philosophy as the author of famous Meditations.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the Great Roman Civil War (Caesar's Civil War) continues with a video on the battle of Dyrrachium of 48 BC, as Caesar moves his army to Greece to face that of Pompey to decide the fate of the Roman Republic.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the crime syndicates, continues with a video on the American mafia - how it came to be and how it got rich during the Prohibition era. We will cover the early Gangs of New York, Tammany Hall, Five Point Gang, Irish Northsiders, and the Italian mafia. The likes of Al Capone, Salvatore Maranzano, Vincent “Mad Dog” Coll, George “Bugs” Moran, Paul Kelly, and other gangsters feature in the video.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Winter War continues with a video on the battles in the Northern part of Finland, as the Finnish army is doing its best to defend against the superior Red Army in the Arctic and Subarctic regions. The video covers the battles in Lapland and the usage of the motti tactic by the Finns.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Mongol History continues with a video on the siegecraft of the Mongol army, where we will learn how Genghis Khan and his successors were able to conquer so many strongholds and cities.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of the Ottoman Empire, continues with an episode on the Ottoman-Portuguese War and the siege of Diu of 1538, as 2 empires vie for the control of India and the lucrative spice trade on land and sea.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the nomadic civilizations continues with a video on the Ghaznavids, who rose from the ranks of the Mamluks - slave-soldiers to become the rulers of a vast empire in Central Asia and India, led by Sabuktigin.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the historical battles continues with a coverage of the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761, which was fought between the Maratha led alliance led by Sadashiv Rao on one side and the Afghan Durrani alliance led by Ahmad Shah Durrani on the other. As the Mughal empire started weakening, the Maratha and the Durrani rose in power and wrestled for control of North India.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series covering Roman history continues with a video on three Slave Rebellions that shook the foundation of the Republic. The video describes 2 Slave rebellions on Sicily, led by Eunus and Salvius and then focuses on the rebellion of the gladiator Spartacus, which forced Rome to use numerous legions and some of its best generals - Pompey and Crassus.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of Japan continues with an episode on the Sohei warriors, also know as Ikko-Ikki, who despite being Buddhist monks took up arms and became one of the most fearsome forces in Medieval Japan during the Kamakura, Kenmu, Muromachi and Sengoku periods, at times successfully fighting the daimyo and their samurais.
Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the Early Muslim Expansion continues with the aftermath of the battles of Yarmouk and al-Qadisiyyah of 636, as the Muslim armies attack both the Eastern Roman and the Sassanid Empires. They attacked both in the east and west leading to the siege of Jerusalem and the battle of Jalula.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the historical armies and tactics continues with a video covering the ancient origins of the Chinese army with a focus on the military of the Han dynasty.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Kievan Rus continues with an episode on the reign of Yaroslav the Wise who ushered the Golden age of the Kievan Rus. With his death, the Rus realm was divided into numerous princedoms, which became an important factor prior to the arrival of the Mongols led by Subutai and Jebe.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the ancient civilizations continues with a video on the ancient origin of the Germanic Tribes. This video covers the origin hypothesis, culture, religion, society, economy, and military of the ancient Germanic peoples and their first clashes with Rome - the Cimbrian War and the battle of the Teutoburg Forest.
New Kings and Generals animated historical documentary on ancient history and history of Rome continues with a video on the Germanic leader Arminius, who in the times of emperor Augustus famously ambushed the Roman legions led by Varus at the Teutoburg Forest. This video will describe his life before and after Teutoburg.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Mongol History continues with a video on the greatest general of Genghis Khan - Subutai Baatur, who alongside Jebe played a crucial role in the unification of the Mongols and then the invasions of China, Central Asia, Iran and Russia, winning many memorable battles, including at Kalka and Legnica.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Winter War continues with a video on the battles in the central front as the Soviet offensive is stopped and the Finns are counterattacking. The defenders managed to surround groups of the Soviet army and the battles around Kitila became crucial. This episode also describes the Finnish motti tactic and talks about the famous sniper Simo Häyhä.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the Eastern Roman Empire continue with a video on the emperor Basil II, who became the ruler of the Byzantine empire during one of its most difficult periods and is known as the reformer and restorer. This video will focus on the reforms of the Bulgaroktonos - Bulgarslayer, and wars, especially one against the Bulgars and the battle of Kleidon.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series continues with a video on the Danelaw Vikings, focusing on how the Norse invaders built and defended their settlements in England after the conquest by the Great Heathen Army. The video focuses on the daily life of the Norse and the fortifications of York and Five Boroughs and how they used even the old Roman fortifications to defend against the Anglo-Saxon counter attacks.
Original Title: Battles of Fulford and Stamford Bridge 1066 Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the medieval wars continues with a coverage of the battles Fulford and Stamford Bridge in 1066, as the Norwegian king Harald Hardrada attacks the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Harald II Godwinson. These two battles are considered among the last fought in the Viking age and they gave way to the attack of William of Normandy and the battle of Hastings.
Original Title: Battle of Hastings 1066 - Norman Conquest Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the medieval wars continues with a coverage of the battle of Hastings in 1066, as after defeating Harald Hardrada of Norway, king of England Harold II Godwinson races south to fight against Duke of Normandy William. The campaign culminates at the battle of Hastings that changes the fate of England, ending the Anglo-Saxon era and starting the Norman period.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series continues with a video on the Danelaw Vikings, as we talk about the daily life of the Danes, their lifestyles, societies, religious practices, families, and much more.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series continues with a video on the history of China continues with a video on Han Wudi (Wu of Han) - the emperor of the Han dynasty who was the most prominent conqueror in early Chinese history.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Mongol History continues with a video on the alliance between the Mongols and the Crusader states and the diplomatic negotiations between the Mongol empire and the Christian kingdoms in Europe and Asia. As the Mongols took over a large portion of the Middle East and started their constant wars with the Mamluks of Egypt, they started looking for allies and found them in the local Christian states.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Thirty Years' War covered the most crucial battles of the conflict - White Mountain, Breitenfeld, Lützen, Rocroi, Nordlingen and others, but this war was also known for the higher civilian casualties than the previous ones. In this video, we will talk about why the Thirty Years' War was so devastating, even in comparison to other European Wars of Religion, and how it killed millions of people.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Mongol History continues with another video on their armies with a focus on the battle tactics used by the great khan Genghis Khan and his successors in building the Mongol empire. We will talk about nerge, caracole and of course the feigned retreat.
Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the history of ancient Roman and ancient Greek history continue with a video explaining how Rome conquered Greece. In this video, we will cover the first Roman intervention into Greece during the First Macedonian War, followed by the Second Macedonian War, Seleucid War, Aetolian War, Third Macedonian War, Fourth Macedonian War, and the Achaean War, featuring famous battles like Pydna, Cynoscephalae, Aous, Magnesia, Thermopylae, Callinicus, and the prominent generals like Titus Quinctius Flamininus, Philip V, Perseus, Eumenes II, Antioch III, Hannibal, Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, Lucius Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus and others.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Normans and their conquests in the Mediterranean concludes with a video on the emergence of the kingdom of Sicily with the coronation of Roger II of the house of Hauteville, his struggle against the Papacy and the Holy Roman Empire. This video will also cover the multicultural aspect of the Norman kingdom, as local Greeks, Latins, Arabs and others managed to create a vibrant society on the crossroads of the Mediterranean Sea, the conquest of North Africa by the Normans and the end of their rule.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series continues with a video on Tecumseh - the leader of the Shawnee Native American Nation, his early life, rise to prominence, his initial war against the United States, creation of his confederacy, rise of his brother - the prophet Tenskwatawa, the Battle of Tippecanoe against the Americans and his participation in the War of 1812 and the battles of Detroit and Thames.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of the Ottoman Empire, continues with the second episode of the Ottoman-Portuguese War as both empires try to support their allies in Africa in the Ethiopian-Adal War between Lebna Dengel and Ahmad Gragn. The conflict peaked at the famous battle of Wayna Daga in 1543. Previously we have covered the struggle of two empires in India and the siege of Diu of 1538.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series continues with a video on Alexander the Great and how he was portrayed in Quran, Shahname, and other Middle Eastern traditions, including writings of Persian, Arab, and Jewish authors. This video will explore how the historical reality of Alexander's conquest of Asia, the collapse of the Achaemenid empire, and the formation of the Macedonian empire led to the creation of a number of legends that had him as the protagonist, often as Dhu al-Qarnayn.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on Roman history continues with a video on the emperor Commodus, where we talk about the real story of the famous villain of the movie Gladiator and ask if he was the one who ended the golden Age of Rome after the death of his father Marcus Aurelius. We'll try to use a variety of sources to see if Commodus was a decent emperor who tried to reform the empire or a maniac whose paranoia was unjustified and led to suffering.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the Great Roman Civil War (Caesar's Civil War) continues with the aftermath of the battle of Dyrrachium, as Caesar retreats from Pompey until they eventually meet again at the battle of Pharsalus.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Winter War concludes with a video on the end of the war, as the Soviet Red Army manages to find new ways to fight the Finns, who despite being heavily outnumbered continue their resistance.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series continues with a video on the biography of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar - El Cid, a Spanish knight, who rose from the ranks of knights to become a legend during the period of Muslim Taifas and divided Christian Kingdoms - Reconquista
Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the Early Muslim Expansion continues with the beginning of the Muslim conquest of Egypt, as the rising Rashidun Caliphate continues its attacks on the Eastern Roman Empire. This episode will culminate with the battles of Babylon and Heliopolis.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Mongol History continues with a video on the eruption of the Samalas volcano, which, some claim led to the destruction of the Mongol empire and countless other problems around the world.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Kievan Rus continues with an episode on the Mongol Invasion of Rus and the destruction that it brought. First by Jebe and Subutai, and the battle of Kalka and then Batu Khan and the wholesale destruction of the Rus cities.
Our animated historical documentary series on the Thirty Years' War comes to the end with a video on the battles of Lens and Prague of 1648 and the subsequent peace of Westphalia which ended the conflict. In the aftermath of the battle of Zusmarshausen, the Holy Roman Empire attempts to drive the attention away from Bavaria by attacking in Arras, leading to the battle of Lens between Conde and Beck, while the Swedes under Konigsmarck attack Prague to get a better deal during the peace conference.
Kings and Generals 3d animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with a video on the end Russian Civil War with a focus on the American intervention (known in Russian historiography as American invasion) in Eastern Siberia and the Arkhangelsk region. This video that takes place with a backdrop of the Great War features invasions by other forces of the Entente, as well as Kolchak, Czechoslovakian Legion, Bolsheviks, and others.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient Civilizations continues with an introduction video on the relations between the ancient Greeks and the tribes who lived around them, who they colloquially called Barbarians with a heavy focus on the Thracians and the Greek colonization efforts.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of the Ottoman Empire, continues with the third and final episode of the Ottoman-Portuguese War as two empires wrestle for the control of the Indian Ocean.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient Civilizations continues with a video on the Bosporan Kingdom which was the longest surviving Ancient Greek state.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the Great Roman Civil War (Caesar's Civil War) continues with the aftermath of the battle of Pharsalus, as Caesar follows Pompey into Egypt, where he meets Cleopatra and becomes involved in her Civil War against Ptolemy, leading to the siege of Alexandria.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the historical biographies continues with a video on life and adventures of the British captain and admiral Thomas Cochrane. He took part in the Napoleonic Wars, famously winning the battle of Basque Roads, and then participated in the liberation of Chile and Peru from the Spanish rule, Brazil from the Portuguese and Greece from the Ottoman empire, which made him one of the most interesting people of the XIX century and one of the craziest captains in history.
Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the Early Muslim Expansion continues with the video on the fall of Alexandria, Muslim attack on Nubia and the battle of Dongola and the conquest of the western North Africa, culminating at the battle of Tripoli. The video also features the turmoil the Eastern Roman Empire suffered after the death of emperor Heraclius.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Golden Age of Islam continues with a video describing the Muslim contributions to the scientific method, math, physics and chemistry.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Imjin War - the Japanese invasion of Korea between 1592 and 1598 continues with a video on the aftermath of the rise of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and the battle of Hansando, as the Japanese forces are pushing deeper in Korea. At the same Chinese Ming Empire starts a counter-attack led by Li Rusong, leading to the siege of Pyongyang of 1593.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Kievan Rus continues with an episode on the aftermath of the Mongol Invasion of Rus, the northern Rus attempt to keep their independence, fighting off the Crusader threat from the west and trying to placate the Mongols to the south. This episode focuses on Prince Alexander Nevsky, the Republic of Novgorod, and the battle of Ice of 1242, as we try to explain how the Rus survived between the Teutons and the Khans of the Golden Horde.
Kings and Generals 3d animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with a video on the battle of Hong Kong of 1941. Japanese Empire is waging another Sino-Japanese war against China and decides that it is time to take over Hong Kong, as the British were using it to supply the Chinese. This battle is considered one of the first in the Pacific War within World War II.
Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the medieval battles continue with a coverage of the battle of Bouvines of 1214. In the aftermath of the Third Crusade and the death of the king of England Richard Lionheart, French king Philip II Augustus attempts to restore his authority over France, but this forces the English king John I Lackland and the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire Otto IV to ally against him, leading to another Anglo-French war and the battle of Bouvines. The battle had a dramatic influence on European history.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of the Middle Ages continues with an episode on the Children's Crusade. But what is the real story behind this medieval event, probably inspired by the conquest of Jerusalem by Saladin and the Third Crusade led by Richard the Lionheart, Philip Augustus and Frederick Barbarossa?
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of ancient civilizations continues with a video on the Kingdom of Nubia - a rich civilization that started during the Bronze Age as Kerma and then became one of the first Christian realms, forming a unique brand of this religion based on local traditions. This kingdom in the heart of Africa managed to keep its faith despite Muslim expansion and even stemmed it for a time.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Mongol History and the evolution of the Mongol armies continue with an episode on the logistics of the Genghis' army and his successors. In this video, we discuss how the khan's troops were fed, how they migrated, and how they moved so fast.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the Great Roman Civil War (Caesar's Civil War) continues with the conclusion of the siege of Alexandria, as Caesar and his new ally Cleopatra are defending against the forces supporting her brother Ptolemy. New reinforcements led by Mithridates of Pergamon force the sides to fight another battle of the Nile Delta in 47 BC.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of ancient civilizations continues with a video on the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. We give a summary of how and why they were built and how they were destroyed. The video includes wonders of the classical era - Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Colossus of Rhodes, and Lighthouse of Alexandria, all in full 3d.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the nomadic civilizations continues with a video on the rise of the Seljuk Empire, an Oguz Turkic empire that started in Central Asia fighting the Ghaznavids, Samanids and Karakhanids, before expanding westwards under the leadership of Chaghri and Tughril, and taking over Iraq and Baghdad from the Buyids. Eventually, the Seljuks would meet the Eastern Roman Empire at the battle of Manziker of 1071 and conquer most of the Anatolia. This video also features the famous battle of Dandanaqan of 1040.
Original Title: Hitler's Raiders in the Pacific Kings and Generals 3d animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with a video on the German naval raiding vessels which attacked Australia, New Zealand and other Allied territories in the Pacific Ocean during the early portions of World War II. This episode focuses on the exploits of Orion, Komet, Pinguin, and Kormoran, explaining how the Kriegsmarine's vessels attacked the targets in the Pacific Ocean, especially Nauru and its phosphate facilities.
Original Title: What Caused the American Civil War? We are starting a new Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of the American Civil War. In this first episode, we will cover the reasons that caused the American Civil War, and will talk about the effects of slavery, tariffs, taxation, expansion, the election of Lincoln, Bloody Kansas and much more showing the reasons why a number of states seceded from the Union and declared the Confederate States of America leading to a long and bloody conflict. The series will also focus on all the major battles of the war, including Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Sherman's March, Appomattox Station, and more.
Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the Early Muslim Expansion returns to the Sassanid front with a video on the battle of Nahavand of 642, where the Sassanid Empire decided to take the last stand against the continued incursion of the Rashidun Caliphate.
Original Title: How the Roman Army Became the Byzantine Army The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the evolution of the Roman Army continues with the first episode of the series on the Army of the Eastern Roman Empire - the Byzantine Empire. In this episode, we'll mainly focus on how the Roman army was transformed into the Byzantine army and talk about the armies of Justinian and Belisarius described by Procopius.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient Civilizations continues with a video on Maccabean Revolt - the anti-Hellenic and anti-Seleucid rebellion in Judea. As the Basileus of Seleucid Empire Antiochus the Great and his descendants attempted to Hellenize the Jews, a man called Judas Maccabeus and his relatives rose in rebellion waging a bloody guerilla war against the phalanx. This video covers all the major battles of the revolt and tells the origin story of Jewish Hanukkah.
Kings and Generals begins an animated historical animated documentary series on the Hundred Years' War, with the video on the battle of Crecy of 1346. This first video focuses on the origins of the premiere conflict of the medieval history between England led by Edward III and France led by Philip VI, and the first engagements of the 100 Years' War, including Sluys and Crecy. More episodes of this Anglo-French War are on the way, with the videos on Poitiers, La Rochelle, Agincourt, Orleans, Formigny, and Castillon.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on Roman history continues with a video on the Mos Maiorum and the Fall of Rome, in which we look at the tenets of Mos Maiorum - what upper-class Romans considered right and proper. This video also focuses on the Fall of Rome and the reasons it happened. Was it due to the Moral Decline or Socioeconomic reasons? We mention Caesar, Cato, Cicero, Torquatus, Numa Pompilius, Aeneas, Scaevola, Cocles, Romulus, Pompei, Sulla, Lucullus and others.
Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the Early Muslim Expansion continues with a video on the battle of Nikiou fought in 646 between the Muslim Caliphate and the Eastern Roman Empire, as the Byzantines attempted to strike back after the Rashidun takeover of Alexandria and most of Egypt.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient Civilizations and Nomadic Cultures continues with a video on the Yuezhi - the nomadic people who were neighbors of the Qin and Han Chinese dynasties and the Xiongnu and Wusun nomads, but were driven to Central Asia. From here the Yuezhi created their Kusha Empire in Central Asia and North India. This migration played a crucial role in the history of India, Iran, Central Asia and Buddhism.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Mongol History and the evolution of the Mongol armies continues with a video explaining how the Mongols integrated the non-Mongols into their army during the reigns of Genghis, Kublai, and others. We will focus on how the Turks, Chinese and others became part of the Mongol army.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on Roman history continues with a video on the emperor Claudius, an unlikely good emperor, who come to power after Caligula and managed to right the ship of the empire. He was known as a reformer, who curbed the power of the aristocracy, and improved the finances of the empire, as well as the conqueror of Britain.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of the Native American Civilizations continues with a video on the Seminoles - the Native American tribe that never fully surrendered to the American government, despite three Seminole Wars between the United States and the tribes which emerged from the Creeks. The video will focus on the history and culture of the Seminoles, the wars against the USA and one of their leaders - Osceola.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues a video on the Battles of Greece and Crete in 1940-1941 during World War II, as Italy and Germany attempted to invade Greece, which led to the intervention by the forces of the British Commonwealth.
Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the Hundred Years' War continues with a video on the battle of Poitiers 1356. In the aftermath of the battle of Crecy, the king of France Philip VI and the king of England Edward wrestle for dominance using diplomacy and involving the Pope and the king of Navarre Charles II. However, as diplomacy failed, England restarted the war and the king's son Edward the Black Prince embarked on the Grand Chevauchee of 1355, which eventually leads to the famous battle of Poitiers. More episodes of this Anglo-French War are on the way, with the videos on Poitiers, La Rochelle, Agincourt, Orleans, Formigny, and Castillon.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Imjin War - the Japanese invasion of Korea between 1592 and 1598 continues with a video on the aftermath of the first invasion, as Toyotomi Hideyoshi's armies leave Korea after the allied Chinese-Korean counter-attack. However, this wasn't the end of the invasion. The Samurai attempted the second one in 1597 and met the admiral Yi Sun-sin at the battles of Myeongnyang and Noryang.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the evolution of the Roman Army continues with the second episode of the series on the Army of the Eastern Roman Empire - the Byzantine Empire. In this episode, we'll focus on Strategikon of Maurice - the army manual that defined the structure, training and tactics of the Byzantine army.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient Civilizations and Nomadic Cultures continues with a video on the Seljuk Turkification of Anatolia - the period that started in the XI century with the battle of Manzikert and was largely concluded by the XV century when the Ottomans rose to power, as the Seljuks and other Turkic peoples entered Anatolia, slowly pushing the Greeks and other locals to the coastal regions, slowly weakening the Eastern Roman Empire.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the Great Roman Civil War (Caesar's Civil War) continues with the video on the Pontic War of Caesar, as during his Egyptian campaign, Roman lands in Anatolia are attacked by the king of Bosphorus and son of Mithridates Pharnaces, which leads to the battles of Zela and Nicopolis, and the famous quote of Caesar - Veni Vidi Vici
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on Roman history continues with a video on the martyrdom of Saint Maurice and the Theban Legion. In this video, we will try to retell the story of the legion, which was supposedly massacred due to the adoption of Christianity, and will try to deduce if that really happened during the reigns of the emperors Maximian and Diocletian.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with a video on the Winter War - Soviet-Finnish conflict fought in 1939 and 1940 as part of the European theatre of World War II.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the Great Roman Civil War (Caesar's Civil War) continues with the video on the aftermath of the Pontic War (Battles of Nicopolis and Zela) as Caesar has to deal with a mutiny and internal problems, before he attacks the Optimate forces led by Labienus, Cato and Scipio in Africa, leading to the battle of Ruspina.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on Roman history continues with a video on the rise of Julian - the last pagan emperor of Rome, his early years, education, and the battle of Strasbourg of 357 against the Alemannic confederation of Chnodomar.
Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the Hundred Years' War continues with a video on the aftermath of the battle of Poitiers. This video will focus not on the French resurgence during the reign of Charles V, the battle of La Rochelle fought in 1372, the Franco-Castillian alliance, and some of the deeds of the best French commander during the war - Bertrand du Guesclin, as well as the lull in the war due to the internal problem both English and French were having, alongside the change in the ruling dynasty in England.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with a video on the beginning of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. This video will describe the prelude of the invasion, how and why the USSR decided to invade Afghanistan, and Operation Storm-333 conducted by the Soviet Special Forces (spetsnaz) against the president of Afghanistan Hafizullah Amin in his Tajbeg Palace.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the early history of Islam, as we discuss the events that led to the schism within the Muslim community, as Islam split into two branches - Sunni and Shia Islam. This happened in the latter stages of the Early Muslim Expansion, as the Rashidun caliphs - Umar, Uthman and Ali were assassinated, which led to the war of succession, killing of Ali's son Husayn in Karbala, and the creation of the Umayyad dynasty under Muawiyah I.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on medieval history continues with a video on the collapse of Charlemagne's empire. We will focus on the new state created in the place of the Frankish empire after it fell, with explanations of how France, Italy, Germany, and other regions fared.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the Great Roman Civil War (Caesar's Civil War) continues with the video on the aftermath of the battle of Ruspina as Caesar continues fighting against the optimate forces led by Labienus, Cato, and Scipio and king of Numidia Juba in Africa, leading to the battle of Thapsus and the most complicated campaign in Caesar's career.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations continues with a video on the Celts, as we discuss their ancient origins, culture, religion, economic and political structures, with a focus on the Hallstatt and La Tene civilizations.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on economic history, continues with a video on Jakob Fugger - the German banker and businessman who became one of the richest people of the late medieval period by introducing a number of new business practices and tying his fortune to the rising Habsburgs, financing them in becoming the hegemon power in Europe. His loans were crucial for the Habsburg victory at the battle of Pavia in 1525 and the election of Maximilian I. Buy yourself an Emperor?
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient Civilizations continues with a video on the rise and fall of the Scythians - the first nomadic conquerors in history, original horselords, who managed to take over most of the Ponto-Caspian Steppe in the Ancient era, fighting wars with Persians, Greeks and others.
Original Title: Memoirs of the Samurai Who Survived Two Mongol Invasions Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of Japan and Mongol Invasions continues with a video on Takezaki Suenaga, a samurai who survived two Mongol invasions sent by Kublai khan in 1274 and 1281.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of Rome and Germanic tribes continue with a video on the rise of the Vandals and how an initially minor Germanic tribe managed to take over the Roman province of Africa after travelling from the Danube to Hispania and then across Gibraltar.
Original Title: What led to the Sack of Constantinople: Fall of Komnenos New Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the Byzantine-Crusader-Bulgarian Wars, as well as the Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople, fragmentation and restoration of the Eastern Roman Empire and Frankokratia, starts with an episode exploring the geopolitical situation in the region in the XII century, fall of the Komnenos dynasty and rise of the Angelos dynasty, and the restoration of the Bulgarian Tsardom under Ivan Asen and Peter. We'll also talk about the battle of Tryavna of 1190.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient Civilizations continues with a video on the year 536 AD, which many historians consider the worst year in history, as plague, famine, volcanic eruption, and extreme weather patterns changed the fate of the millions, especially influencing Sassanid and Eastern Roman Empires.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient civilizations and Mesopotamian civilizations continues with a video on the rise of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, as we learn how the region of the Assyrian triangle (cities of Ashur, Nineveh and Arbela) started the empire that dominated Near East for centuries.
The second season of the Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the Early Muslim Expansion concludes with the story of the Muslim campaign in what was the exarchate of Carthage under the Eastern Roman Empire. This episode will focus on the battles of Tripoli and Sufetula in 647. This was the beginning of Muslim Africa.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with a video on the Naval War in the Mediterranean Theatre during World War 2, as Italian Navy - Regia Marina is fighting against the overwhelming strength of the British Royal Navy. For the Italians, the focused raids against the enemy naval bases were the best options, so their famous special assault forces, the 10th Flotilla MAS, raided Alexandria, Crete (Souda Bay), Gibraltar and other targets during the war.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations, armies and tactics, and Ancient Celts continues with a video describing the armies, tactics, weapons, and armour of the Celts, with a focus on the Celtic Invasion of Rome and Greece.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations continues with a video on the Berbers. In this first history video out of two on the ancient origins of the North African civilization, we are going to discuss the ancient origins of the Berber tribes from the Bronze Age to the Early Medieval, when they adopted Islam en masse and then rose in a revolt against the Umayyad rule. We'll talk about the periods when the Berber culture was influenced by the Greeks, Carthage, Rome, Vandals, and Arabs.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the Great Roman Civil War (Caesar's Civil War) continues with the video on the aftermath of the battle of Thapsus as Gaius Julius Caesar returns to Rome to enact a number of reforms, before having to start a campaign against the last remnants of the Optimate faction in Spain led by Titus Labienus, Publius Attius Varus, Gnaeus Pompey. The Spanish campaign and the battle of Munda in 45 BC were Caesar's Last.
Original Title: Female Samurais - Armies and Tactics Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of Armies and Tactics continues with an episode on the Onna-musha - Japanese warrior women. Who were they, how they fought, how were they perceived by society?
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on Roman history continues with the second episode of our miniseries on the life of emperor Julian, as in the aftermath of the battle of Strasbourg, Julian becomes emperor, starts enacting reforms, goes against Christianity, and embarks on a campaign against the Sassanid empire, which led to the battles of Ctesiphon and Samarra. In this video we will try to uncover how he became known as Apostate.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with a video on the Naval War in the Mediterranean Theatre during World War 2, as the United Kingdom's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force are looking for ways to weaken the Italian navy - the Regia Marina. To that end, the command decides to attack the main base of the Italian base at Taranto. This daring operation became an inspiration for the Japanese attack on the US at Pearl Harbor, which kicked off the Pacific War.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient Civilizations continues with a video on the Athenian Democracy, as we see what the political situation was in the Ancient Greek city-state and how Solon and Peisistratus reformed and changed Athens.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient Civilizations continues with a video on Cyrus the Great, the king of kings, founder of the Achaemenid empire, and the first of the great conquerors. In this video, we will cover the life and works of Cyrus, from his birth to his reforms to his conquests.
The second season of the Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the history of Rome and the Roman Empire continues with the aftermath of the battle of Adrianople of 378. The Germanic incursions were on the rise, but Rome was also suffering from internal problems. During the reign of Theodosius I the Great, the question of Christianity came to a head once again, leading to another civil war and the battle of Frigidus of 394 which ended the Pagan Rome.
Original Title: Daily Life of the Mongols Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the nomadic civilizations continues and the history of the Mongols continue with an episode describing the daily life of the Mongol tribes in the Steppes and how it played a role in their culture, society, military, and the empire under Genghis khan.
Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the Hundred Years' War continues with a video on the aftermath of the battle of Agincourt of 1415. The alliance between England and Burgundy seemingly put France to the brink of the end, but Joan of Arc saves the country at the siege of Orleans in 1429.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations and Ancient Celts continue with a video describing how the Celtic world was conquered by Rome across France, Spain, and Anatolia. This video features episodes from the Punic Wars, Caesar's conquest of Gaul, and the Galatian War.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of Rome and Germanic tribes continue with a second video on the Vandals in which we will talk about the Vandal Kingdom in Africa ruled by Geiseric and the Sack of Rome in 455.
Original Title: How Bronze Age Trade Was Conducted Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient civilizations and Mesopotamian civilizations continue with a video on the rise of Bronze Age trade practices. In this video, we will try to show how the business was conducted in Ancient Mesopotamia and Anatolia.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of Rome and Germanic tribes continue with a video on the rise of the Goths and their leader Alaric, as we look at the reasons that led to the settling and then animosity between Rome and the goths, which culminated at the sack of Rome in 410 AD.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations and history of Japan continues with an episode on the history of Ainu - the indigenous people of the Japanese islands. In this video, we will learn about their culture, society, religion, economic activity, traditions, as well as their struggle against the Japanese Empire.
New Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the Byzantine-Crusader-Bulgarian Wars, as well as the Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople, fragmentation and restoration of the Eastern Roman Empire and Frankokratia, continues with an episode on the sack of Constantinople in 1204. We will try to explain the events that led the Crusaders and Venetians to sack the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine) and medieval battles continue with a video on what was lost in the sack of Constantinople of 1204. In this video, we will give an account of losses in art and material culture during the Fourth Crusade.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Mongol History and the evolution of the Mongol armies continue with a video on the gunpowder technology employed by the armies of Genghis Khan. We will look at the overall development of gunpowder as a military mechanism.
In the new Kings and Generals full animated historical documentary, we will describe the second phase of the Muslim expansion into the Eastern Roman and Sassanid Empires. In the aftermath of the battles of Yarmouk and al-Qadisiyyah, the Rashidun Caliphate continued its conquests and the Arab armies moved into Iran proper, Egypt, Anatolia, and North Africa. The remainder of Iraq, Syria, and the Levant was conquered in this era. This video features the late campaigns of Khalid ibn al-Walid, as well as the battles of Ctesiphon, Alexandria, Nikiou, Jerusalem, Sufetula, Heliopolis, and Nahavand. We also attempted to describe the early Muslim armies that fought against the Byzantine and Iranian forces.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on medieval history and the history of Rome continues with an episode on how the Fall of the Western Roman Empire transformed the Mediterranean, bringing the era economic downturn, destruction, and destitution.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the Ottoman Empire, continues with a video describing how the Ottoman sultan joined the Central Powers during World War I through the alliance with the German Empire. The video will try to show how this alliance came to be and if the German Kaiser Wilhelm II tried to use the fact that the sultan was also the caliph in order to invoke Jihad against the Entente countries to win WWI.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations and Ancient Celts continue with a video describing how the Celtic world survived on the edge of the world in Britain, and how the last free Celts fought against the Roman empire beyond the Hadrian's Wall.
Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the Hundred Years' War continues with a video on the aftermath of the siege of Orleans of 1429. France, led by Charles VII and Joan of Arc is ascendant, and its reconquest continues despite the fact that Joan was executed by the English in 1431. Charles VII reforms the army, adding standing units and artillery corps, which changes the balance of power forever. In this video, we will see how the French managed to reconquer most of northern France and will talk about the battle of Formigny fought in 1450.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient Civilizations continues with a video on the ancient origins of the Olympic Games. In this video, we will talk about how the ancient Olympic games were conducted by the Greeks, what were the traditions around them, which events were held, and who participated in them.
This new Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series will focus on the Italian Wars. In the first episode, we will give a background of the events - why the Italian peninsula was so disunited and why France was so interested in the politics of the region. The attack of the French king Charles VIII against Pope Alexander VI (Rodrigo Borgia), the kingdom of Naples, and the Venetian League during the First Italian War led to the battle of Fornovo in 1495.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on medieval history continues with a video on how travel and pilgrimage happened in the middle ages.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations continues with a video on the Berbers. In the first history video we talked about the ancient origins of the North African civilization, while this video will talk about the period after the Berbers adopted Islam and then rebelled against the Caliphate. This eventually led to the rise of the medieval Berber empires in North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula: Zirids, Almoravids, and Almohads.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on medieval history continues with a video on the process of Enclosure which started in England during the middle ages and continued well into the early modern period. The common lands were seized, which pushed the English peasants, who lost their lands, into the city. This created a large landowner class in England, which still controls most of the land.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with a video on the defense of Sihang Warehouse, which took place in October 1937, during the early stages of the Second Sino-Japanese War. The Chinese NRA troops were retreating from the Japanese IJA, but had to defend Sihang Warehouse in Shanghai in order to allow their forces to regroup. This lead to the famous episode called the Eight Hundred Heroes.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Mongol History continued with a video on Rabban Bar Sauma, a famous Nestorian Turkic traveler from the Yuan empire who was sent to Europe by Kublai khan to build diplomatic ties with kings and popes. His travels mirrored the adventures of Marco Polo.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of the Ottoman Empire, continues with a video on the Ottoman-Portuguese wars, as the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Portugal fight for dominance over the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. In this video, we cover the early Portuguese conquests in India and their clash against the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt at Diu in 1508, as well as the battle of Diu of 1538, Ethiopian–Adal war and the battle of Wayna Daga of 1543, Ottoman-Portuguese conflict over the Arabian peninsula 1552–1554, battle of Diu 1546 and the battle of Ksar-el-Kebir (Alcácer Quibir) of 1578. More videos on the Age of Colonization are on the way!
Original Title: Evolution of the Mongol Army - Armies and Tactics The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Mongol History and the evolution of the armies and tactics continue with a video on the evolution of the Mongol Army, as we learn how the forces of Chinggis Khan and his descendants were formed, including tactics, strategy, logistics, recruitment, mercenary and allied troops, siegecraft, and the usage gunpowder weapons.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Mongol History continues with a video on how the Genghis khan's wanted to cheat queest. The Great khan invited the Taoiist monk Qiu Chuji hoping that he will be able to help him to live eternally.
The new Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series will cover the conquests of Alexander III the Great of Macedon. The series will focus on the campaigns of Alexander and all of his major battles, including Gaugamela, Tyre, Issus, Granicus, Halicarnassus, Gaza, Hydaspes and more. This first episode will describe the battles that happened immediately after the assassination of the Macedonian king Philip II. His son Alexander III succeeded him and was immediately forced to fight other Greeks, Thracians, Illyrians and others, leading to the quick Balkan campaign in 335 BC and the battles of Mount Haemus, Pelium and Thebes.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the Great Roman Civil War (Caesar's Civil War) continues with a video describing the reforms Caesar enacted before and after the civil war, as we are gearing towards the final episode of the series that will describe the plot against Caesar and the assassination of the Roman dictator. It is up to you to tell is if Julius Caesar was a tyrant or a saviour of Rome.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the evolution of the Roman Army continues with the third episode of the series on the Army of the Eastern Roman Empire - the Byzantine Empire. In this episode, we'll talk about the Elite Tagmata units and feudal levy Thematic troops, as we describe the recruitment, tactics, weaponry, armor, and structure of these troops.
Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the Byzantine-Crusader-Bulgarian Wars, as well as the Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople, fragmentation, and restoration of the Eastern Roman Empire and Frankokratia continues with an episode on the battle of Adrianople of 1205 during which the emperor of the Latin empire Baldwin I fought the tsar of Bulgaria Kaloyan. This video also describes the fragmentation of the Eastern Roman Empire in the aftermath of the Sack of Constantinople and what happened in the region after Adrianople.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Mongol History continues with a video on how and why the Mongols adopted Islam and became Muslim, as we are looking at the history of islamization of the Mongol khanates in the aftermath of the early conquests.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the Eastern Roman Empire continues with a video on the beginning of the Byzantine Reconquista against the Muslim conquered lands in the X century AD, as the emperor from the Macedonian dynasty Nikephoros II Phokas begins his reconquest with Crete, leading to the siege of Chandax of 960-961.
New Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series will cover the Great Northern War - this early modern era conflict that changed the balance of power in northeastern Europe for centuries, allowing Russia of Peter the Great to become an empire, while Sweden under Charles XII and the Poland-Lithuanian Commonwealth ruled by Augustus II began declining. This video will cover the background of the war, events that led to the hostilities, as well as the famous battle of Narva of 1700.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the Great Roman Civil War (Caesar's Civil War) concludes with a video on the assassination of Julius Caesar in the ides of March in 44 BC. We try to describe the conspiracy, how it came to be and why the conspirators led by Cassius and Brutus decided to kill the dictator.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of ancient civilizations continues with a 3d tour of the Hittite capital Hattusa. In this video we will showcase the architecture and structure of the city, focusing on the religious practices, defenses, culture, and daily life of the Bronze age capital.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series will focus on the history of Japan continues with an episode on the Rise of Oda Nobunaga and the battles of Okehazama and Nagashima. In this series on the Sengoku Jidai period of Japanese history, we will talk about the clan Oda and how its representative Nobunaga became the Shogun defeating multiple enemies.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations and Ancient Celts continue with a video describing Sub-Roman Britain and the Anglo-Saxon invasion of the island. In this video, we will focus on how the British islands fared after the Roman Empire left the island.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of the Age of Colonization continues with a video on the battle of Cagayan in the Philippines, as the Spanish Conquistadors and the Japanese Wokou pirates - most of them the masterless Ronin Samurai, clashed for the dominance over the islands.
Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the Hundred Years' War continues with a video on the aftermath of the siege of the battle of Formigny of 1450, as France has now recovered Normandy from England and planning on taking over Gascony. This leads to the famous battle of Castillon of 1453, which is considered the final battle of the Hundred Years' War and the end of the English invasion of France.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on medieval history and economic history continues with a video on Hansa, also known as the Hanseatic League, which played a crucial role in the European trade in the late medieval, becoming known as the Northern Silk Road and dominating Baltic and Northern Sea trade for centuries.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on medieval history and the history of Rome continues with an episode on how the Fall of the Western Roman Empire was seen by the citizens of the empire. Did the Romans know that the Empire is falling?
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with a video on the alliances of the Great War. We describe the diplomatic movements in Europe starting from the early 19th century and how they evolved into the Entente and the Central Powers, and try to deduce if the alliances and diplomatic systems led to the World War I.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Greece continues with a video on the Oracle of Delphi, as we try to deduce how the Pythia of Apollo worked. Did she have a gift of prophecy? What was the history of this institution? What kinds of questions were asked of the priestess and how did she answer them?
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on medieval history continues with a video on history of Judicial duel in Europe. We see how it progressed starting with the Germanic states during the fall of the Western Roman Empire and talk about rules around trial by combat, how it connected with the legal rules, religion and feudalism and talk about the events of the movie Last Duel and historical reality behind it.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Italian Wars continues with the aftermath of the Second Italian War. Things change once again, as Pope Julius II manages to get the king of France Louis XII, Ferdinand II of Aragon, and Maximilian I, the Holy Roman Emperor, and others in an alliance called League of Cambrai against Venice, which leads to the battle of Agnadello. However, things change again, and the pope declares the Holy League and the first part of the War of the Holy League culminates at the battle of Ravenna in 1512.
The new Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series will continue for 4 years and cover the Pacific War week by week. This front of World War II is known for the fierce conflict between the USA and the Empire of Japan, and we are planning to cover all major events and battles of the war. This first prelude episode will explain how Europe colonized Asia by the beginning of the 20th century.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the Eastern Roman Empire continues with a video on the aftermath of the Byzantine Reconquista against the Muslim states, as after the reconquest of Crete, future emperor from the Macedonian dynasty Nikephoros II Phokas begins his reconquest of Cilicia and Northern Syria, picking up the fight with thee Hamdanid emir Sayf al-Dawla, leading to the siege of Aleppo in 962. Nikephoros is helped in this campaign by his brother Leo and relative John Tzimiskes.
Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the Byzantine-Crusader-Bulgarian Wars, as well as the Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople, fragmentation, and restoration of the Eastern Roman Empire and Frankokratia concludes with the aftermath of the battle of Klokotnica, as the Bulgarian Asen and the Nicean Palaiologos dynasties fight over the emperorship, which leads to a number of battles, including Constantinople in 1241, Pelagonia in 1259 and Constantinople again in 126s, and will learn how Michael VIII Palaiologos retook Constantinople and restored the Byzantine rule.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with a video on the battle of Castle Itter fought in 1945 during the late stages of the World War. During this battle American forces teamed up with the Wehrmacht and fought off the SS forces.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the Ottoman Empire continues with a video on the Ottoman pirates as we look at how the famous corsairs operated, how they were connected to the sultan's authority and their deed in the late medieval-early modern eras.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Rome continues with a future length episode on the Great Roman Civil War. In this initial episode we will talk about the war between Caesar and Pompey, and the battles of Ilerda, Massilia, Utica, Bagradas, Dyrrhachium, Pharsalus and others.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Rome continues with a future length episode on the Great Roman Civil War. In our previous episode we talked about the war between Caesar and Pompey, and the battles of Ilerda, Massilia, Utica, Bagradas, Dyrrhachium, Pharsalus and others, while this episode will deal with the events that happened after the death of Pompey in Egypt, including the battles of Alexandria, Nile, Nicopolis, Zara, Thapsus, Hippo Regius, Munda, Lauro and others and the events after the Civil War, including Caesar's reforms and his assassination.
The new Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with a video on the Japanese attack against Pearl Harbor on December 7th 1941. This surprise attack kicked off the Pacific War in earnest and brought the US into the World War II. In our next episodes we will continue talking about the simultaneous Japanese operations against Guam, Philippines, Malaya, Wake Island, Honk Kong and the battle of Borneo.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with a video on the Japanese invasion of Malay on December 8th 1941. The Japanese kicked off the Pacific War with a simultaneous attack and brought the US into the World War II by attacking Pearl Harbor, Guam, Philippines, Wake Island, Honk Kong and Borneo.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with a another video on the, as Japan attacks multiple targets in the Pacific region simultaneously including Philippines, Wake islan and Guam. The Japanese kicked off the Pacific War with a simultaneous attack and brought the US into the World War II by attacking Malaya, Pearl Harbor, Guam, Philippines, Wake Island, Honk Kong and Borneo.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the early modern history and the history of age of colonization continues with a video on the German conquistadors who served the Spanish empire and attempted to find the legendary El Dorado - the Golden city, creating Venezuela in the process.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with a another video on the, as Japan attacks multiple targets in the Pacific region simultaneously, as we learn how Japan did conquer the Dutch Indies and Borneo. At the same time, the campaign against the attack on the Philippines defended by general Macarthur continued.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Greece continues with a video on how the Greeks colonized the Mediterranean, as we discuss how the settling process took place step by step, including consultation with the Oracles, selection of oikos and the reasons why the mother city was so eager to send colonists elsewhere.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Mongol History continues with a video explaining how and why thee Mongols lost China and the Yuan dynasty was kicked out.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on medieval history and history of religions continues with a video on the Avignon Papacy - the period when the French kings managed to basically force the popes to live in Avignon, France creating another schism in Christian Europe.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of medieval history, as well as the history of Islam continues with a video on the Abbasid Revolution, as we see which events led to the fall of the Umayyad Caliphate.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with another video on the early days of the war, as Japan is still on the offensive. In this episode we will talk about the fall of Malaya, as the British defenders have been pushed back in Malaya and Burma despite their best efforts, leading to the battle of Singapore a week later.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the medieval era continues with a video on how the Western courts worked during the Middle Ages, as we talk about the courts of Kingdoms of England, France, Republic of Venice, Holy Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Mongol History continues with a video explaining how and why the Mongols lost Russia and the Golden Horde was destroyed.
New Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary video on the Byzantine-Crusader-Bulgarian Wars, as well as the Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople, fragmentation, and restoration of the Eastern Roman Empire and Frankokratia will cover a number of battles including Tryavna, Zara, Sack of Constantinople, Adrianople, Klokotnica, Constantinople 1241, Pelagonia and Constantinople 1261.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with another video on the early days of the war, as Japan is still on the offensive. In the aftermath of the Fall of Malaya and the final surrender of the Dutch East Indies, the Japanese are setting their eyes on British colony of Burma, with its key port of Rangoon, and the last of the Chinese lifelines, the Burma Road.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Mongol History continues with a video explaining how and why the Mongols lost Iran and the Ilkhanate was destroyed.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with a special video in the series. After the fall of the Dutch East Indies, Malaya, Singapore, Manila and Rangoon, the Japanese Empire had achieved all of its initial objectives for the start of the war. Now, they seek to probe the strength of the Allies outside of the Pacific with a deadly raid aimed towards the island of Ceylon and the coast of India, starting the raids in the Indian Ocean.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Rome continues with an episode of the post-Caesar Civil Wars, as we look at what happened after the initial shock of Caesar's assassination. This episode will feature continue with the aftermath of the battle of Mutina, as Octavian, Antony, and Lepidus created a triumvirate, taking over Rome, which signaled to Brutus and Cassius, that there will be another civil war. The latter collected their legions and started building their base of operations, leading to the battles of Xanthos and Rhodes.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Rome continues with an episode of the post-Caesar Civil Wars, as we look at what happened after the initial shock of Caesar's assassination. This episode will continue with the aftermath of the battle of Mutina, as Octavian, Antony, and Lepidus created a triumvirate, taking over Rome, which signaled to Brutus and Cassius, that there will be another civil war. The latter collected their legions and started building their base of operations, leading to the battles of Xanthos and Rhodes, and that, in turn lead to the battle of Philippi that would decide the fate of the war between the Caesareans and Pompeians.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Italian Wars continues with the aftermath of the War of the League of Cambrai and the battles of Battles of Novara and Marignano. Spain and France, as well as a number of states in Central Europe and Italy are vying over the control of the Italian Peninsula, leading to the Italian War of 1521-1526, also known as the 4 Years’ War and eventually to the famous battle of Pavia.
ings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of ancient civilizations continues with a second video on the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In the previous video we talked about the classical Wonders, how and why they were built and how they were destroyed including Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Colossus of Rhodes, and Lighthouse of Alexandria. This video will talk about other wonders, including the Nabataean Petra, Terracotta Warriors from Qin China, Egyptian Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Great Library of Alexandria, Taq Kisra (Arch of Khosrau) from the Sassanid Iran, Library of Ashurbanipal and Colosseum of Rome.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with another video in the series. Last week, we covered the fall and evacuation of Burma, and tried to to deduce how the allies allowed Japan to win in Burma. In this episode, we will talk about the Operation Sei-Go also known as the Zhejiang-Jiangxi campaign - war resumes in the Chinese mainland as the Japanese prepare for a new offensive in retaliation for their participation in the Doolittle Raid. We are also setting up the famous battle of Midway.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of medieval era, as well as the history of Islam and early Muslim Expansion continues with a video on Abd al-Rahman I - the last member of the Umayyad dynasty, who after the defeat of his clan during the Abbasid Revolution, escaped to North Africa and from there to Spain, establishing the Emirate of Cordoba and becoming the father of the Muslim Spain - al-Andalus.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with another video on the Great War, as we try to deduce who financed the Great War and how the US dollar decided the outcome of World War I.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with another video in the series. Last week, we covered the Operation Sei-Go also known as the Zhejiang-Jiangxi campaign - war resumed in the Chinese mainland as the Japanese prepared for a new offensive in retaliation for their participation in the Doolittle Raid. This episode will talk about the battle of Midway.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with the aftermath of the first phase of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Previously we talk about the build-up to the new stage of the Russo-Ukrainian War, how Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine continued, and covered events between February 24th and April 7th, as we saw how Ukraine managed to win the first phase of the war. This set up the second phase of the war - battle of Donbas. In this video we will cover the events of April of 2022 including the sinking of the rocket cruiser Moskva
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with another video in the series. Last week, we covered one of the most important battles of the Pacific War, the milestone that stopped the expansion of the Japanese Empire and allowed the Americans to go on the offensive for the first time in the war. But concurrent to the Battle of Midway and the death of the 1st Kido Butai, Admiral Yamamoto had devised a plan to strike Dutch Harbor and invade the first territory in North America: the Aleutian Islands. With huge resources allocated to this operation, the American defenders in Alaska were about to meet one of the most significant invasion forces this soil would ever see, so join us as we delve deeper into the struggle for Alaska and the Aleutian Islands.
Kings and Generals' animated historical documentary series on medieval history and history of religion and culture continues with a video on how the Eastern Roman Empire established cultural supremacy over Eastern Europe through Orthodoxy and cultural dominance, creating what is now loosely known as the Byzantine Commonwealth.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on medieval history and history of Europe continues with the video on how centralization of various Western European kingdoms took place and how the kings defeated the nobles kickstarting the evolution from feudal kingdoms to nation-states.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient battles continues with the oldest Battle in history - the battle of Megiddo of 1457 BC fought between Egypt led by Thutmose III and the alliance of Canaanites, Mitanni and the cities of Kadesh and Megiddo.
The new Kings and Generals animated ancient historical documentary series covering the conquests of Alexander III the Great of Macedon continues with the aftermath of the siege of Tyre of 332 BC , the battle of Gaza and conquest of Egypt as well as the decisive battle of Gaugamela against Darius III in 331 BC. This video will cover the continuation of Alexander's Persian campaign, as he marches in Iran, which leads to the battles of the Uxian Defile and the Persian Gates, and the end of Darius III. We are planning to cover all campaigns of Alexander and all of his major battles, including Gaugamela, Tyre, Issus, Granicus, Halicarnassus, Gaza, Hydaspes and more.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with another video in the series. Last week, we covered the Japanese attack on Sydney Harbor in June of 1942. After the small break of the last couple of weeks, we return to the main theater of the Pacific War, where the astounding consequences of the Battle of Midway continued to resonate in the minds of the key figures of the war. Yamamoto had been outmaneuvered, outsmarted and he had suffered terrible losses in the battle, from which the IJN may never recover. But worst of all, he had finally surrendered the initiative to the American commanders, who immediately began to plan the first Allied offensives of the Pacific War. Join us as we delve into Admiral King’s and General MacArthur’s plans for the future, as well as the first incursions into New Guinea, as Japan attacks this region.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with another video on the reasons why Japan joined the Axis powers in the aftermath of the Great War and how it was influenced by the treaty of Versailles.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with the aftermath of the first phase of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Previously we talked about the build-up to the new stage of the Russo-Ukrainian War, how Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine continued, and covered events between February 24th and April 7th, as we saw how Ukraine managed to win the first phase of the war. This set up the second phase of the war - battle of Donbas. In the previous video we covered the events of April of 2022 including the sinking of the rocket cruiser Moskva, while this video will talk about the continuation of the conflict that turned into the war of attrition in May.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with another video in the series. Last month, we covered the start of the violent and unforgiving campaign that took place in the provinces of Zhejiang and Jiangxi as the Japanese invaders hunted down the American pilots that had taken part in the Doolittle Raid. In their ensuing struggle to curb down the Chinese air power in the region, the natives of Zhejiang and Jiangxi suffered the war crimes, abuse and savagery of the Japanese troops, who caused such devastation on the land that around 90% of the market towns and its homes were destroyed. In many cities, the streets were left void and one could only see ruins and burning houses on the horizon. Yet this was just the beginning, with the invaders now preparing to withdraw from the area with the employment of biological warfare, thus leaving only death and misery in their wake.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the early modern history, as well as the history Greece and the Ottoman Empire continues with the second episode in our story of the Greek War of Independence, which gave Greece its new era of independence. In the first video we talked about the reasons this revolt has occurred and what the life in the Ottoman Empire was like for the Greeks, while the second episode covered a number of battles, including Peta and Karpenisi and how these battles led to the internal strife among the Greeks and forced the Ottomans to send an armada from Egypt to attack the rebels, putting the revolution into peril. Third episode will talk about the Fall of Missolonghi and how the Greeks almost lost this war of independence.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations continues with a video on the evolution of the Indo-European Languages, as we give a summary of how this language family formed and how the languages belonging to each are still connected to each other.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the First Crusade continues with the aftermath of the battle of Civetot of 1096 during the so-called People's Crusade of the First Crusade and the battle of Nicaea of 1097 as the Princes' Crusade began. The Crusaders continued moving into the Asia Minor and had to fight against the forces of the Seljuk Sultan of Rum Kilij Arslan in Dorylaeum.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with another video in the series. Last week, we covered the Japanese Biological Warfare against China. This week's video will be dedicated to the attack on the continental United States, as the Aleutian islands were not the only territories in North America to be attacked by Japan. About a week after the attack on Pearl Harbor, 9 submarines of the Japanese 6th Fleet arrived off the North American Pacific coast. They were tasked with performing reconnaissance and disrupting shipping lanes. Some of these submarines would go a step further and carry out attacks on the mainland of North America. This episode will be the War on the American Pacific Coast.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations continues with a on the Bronze Age Collapse, as we try to deduce if it really earned its name.
Third season of the Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Early Muslim Expansion starts with the aftermath of the battles against the Sassanid and Eastern Roman empires at Yarmouk and al-Qadisiyyah and battles of Ctesiphon, Alexandria, Nikiou, Jerusalem, Sufetula, Heliopolis, and Nahavand. We are going to cover the aftermath of the beginning of the First Fitna (Civil War) in the Rashidun Caliphate and the battle of Siffin of 657, which led to the rise of the Umayyad Caliphate, external expansion continued with the siege of Constantinople in 674-678, but this didn't stop the Second Fitna from happening, leading to the battles of Karbala (680) and Marj Rahit (684) (https://youtu.be/BZa_HjChaS0). This episode will talk about the conclusion of the Second Fitna, as we discuss the rise and fall of the Zubayrid Caliphate.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with another video in the series. Three weeks ago, we delved for the first time into the American plans for their future offensives, as the Army and Navy factions clashed for control of the operations that were going to unfold in the Pacific. But thanks to the efforts of General Marshall, by early July, the matter of command had been resolved and a compromise between General MacArthur and Admiral King had been reached. Now, we turn to cover the plans of the Japanese commanders for the region of New Guinea in Buna-Gona. as well as MacArthur’s response and the aid that the British were planning to give to the Americans in the Pacific.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of Japan continues with an episode on the Wokou - the Japanese Pirate Lords, who were great pirate bands dominating the oceans during the medieval and early-modern eras, from the shores of Honshu to Malacca, where they mastered both commerce and carnage, brought ancient Empires to their knees, and connected countless cultures from China to Portugal through barter and blood.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with the aftermath of the first phase of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Previously we talked about the build-up to the new stage of the Russo-Ukrainian War, how Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine continued, and covered events between February 24th and April 7th, as we saw how Ukraine managed to win the first phase of the war. This set up the second phase of the war - battle of Donbas. In the previous video we covered the events of April of 2022 including the sinking of the rocket cruiser Moskva, and how the conflict turned into the war of attrition in May. In this video we will cover the events of June, which became the best month for the Russian offensive. We will talk how the Ukrainian front in Zolote-Hirske area crumbled and how Russia managed to push
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with another video in the series. In the last couple of weeks, we have covered both the American and Japanese general plans for the future, delving into the minds of important figures like General MacArthur, Admiral King, General Hyakutake or Admiral Yamamoto. Although the American plans haven’t quite gotten in motion yet, the Japanese had started their Kokoda Track campaign in the last episode; and today, we are going to cover the continuation of the Japanese advance on Kokoda, as well as the resistance offered by the Maroubra Force and the plans that were brewing in Burma for future operations in the region.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of medieval era continues with a video on the medieval origins of Ukrainians. Previously, we explored how the identity of Ukraine as a nation starting forming with the Kyivan Rus and the kingdom of Ruthenia, and about the Mongol period. This new video will describe the fall of the Mongol rule over the lands of Ukraine, how the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth took over and how these events led to the Rise of the Cossacks. We will also talk about the Bogdan Khmelnytsky's rebellion.
The new Kings and Generals animated ancient historical documentary series covering the conquests of Alexander III the Great of Macedon continues with the aftermath of the siege of Tyre of 332 BC, the battle of Gaza and the conquest of Egypt as well as the decisive battle of Gaugamela against Darius III in 331 BC. This video will cover the continuation of Alexander's Asian campaign, as after defeating the remnants of the Acahemenid Empire at the battle of the Persian Gate and the Uxian Defile and the Persian Gates, Alexander marches into Central Asia, taking on the Saka at the battle of Jaxartes in 329 BC. We are planning to cover all campaigns of Alexander and all of his major battles, including Gaugamela, Tyre, Issus, Granicus, Halicarnassus, Gaza, Hydaspes and more.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with another video in the series. After eight months since the outbreak of the Pacific War, after many defeats at the hands of the invaders, and after many bold actions that resulted in the few successes that the Allies enjoyed during the war, the time is finally ripe for the start of the first Allied offensive against the Japanese Empire: the Invasion of the Solomon Islands. Yet this was not only the first Allied offensive of the Pacific War, this was also the first American amphibious invasion in many decades, an invasion that would cement the importance of the US Marines for years to come. Welcome to our episode on the start of the crucial Solomon Islands Campaign, covering the initial landings on Guadalcanal, Tulagi and the islands of Gavutu and Tanambogo.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the Early Modern Era continues with a video on the English civil war, as we discuss why the conflict that led to the deposition and execution of Charles I Stuart happened. In this series we will cover the main battles of the civil war between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians, including Edgehill, Newsbury, Marstoon Moor, Naseby, Preston, Drogheda, Dunbar and others.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the Early Modern Era and the English civil war continues with a video on the battle of Edgehill fought in 1642. Previously we discussed the reasons why the Civil War happened. In this episode we will see how the Parliamentarian and Royalist forces started to form up and how it led to the first battles of the war. In this series we will cover the main battles of the civil war between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians, including Edgehill, Newsbury, Marstoon Moor, Naseby, Preston, Drogheda, Dunbar and others.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with another video. Last week, the invasion of the Solomons was up to a good start. Yet despite its tremendous losses at Midway, the IJN was still standing and it still had sufficient strength to contest control of the south seas from the US, so Admiral Mikawa now prepared for a bold naval ambush that would prove to be one of the worst defeats in the history of the US Navy. Join us as we cover the Battle of Savo Island, and as we also take a look at some new developments on the Kokoda Track.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the early modern history, as well as the history Greece and the Ottoman Empire continues with the second episode in our story of the Greek War of Independence, which gave Greece its new era of independence. In the first video we talked about the reasons this revolt has occurred and what the life in the Ottoman Empire was like for the Greeks, while the second episode covered a number of battles, including Peta and Karpenisi and how these battles led to the internal strife among the Greeks and forced the Ottomans to send an armada from Egypt to attack the rebels, putting the revolution into peril. Third episode talked about the Fall of Missolonghi and how the Greeks almost lost this war of independence, while the final episode will talk how Greece gained its independence and modern Hellas was born.
Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the Ottoman Wars continues with the second video in the mini-series on the Long Turkish War. In the aftermath of the battle of Calugareni of 1595, the Ottoman empire is on the back foot in its war against a wide European alliance, but the battle of Mezokeresztes of 1596 would show that the sultans are still strong enough to enforce their will. This episode will describe the continued Austro-Turkish struggle for the Romanian principalities of Wallachia, Transylvania and Moldavia, and the battles of Selimbar and Miraslau at the tail end of the Long Turkish War.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with another video. Guadalcanal was one of the most brutal campaigns of the Pacific War, as the US Marines not only had to fight the relentless assaults of the enemy in that jungle hell. Yet after the Battle of Savo Island, the problems were only starting to emerge for the Marines, as they were soon to face a true baptism of fire at Alligator Creek. At the same time, the 2nd Raider Battalion was preparing to launch a deadly raid against the heart of the Gilberts, an attack that would have deadly consequences for the Americans in the future. Join us as we cover the Raid on Makin Island and we also take a look at the Battle of the Tenaru and some other developments in the Guadalcanal Campaign.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the First Crusade continues with the aftermath of the battle of Civetot of 1096 during the so-called People's Crusade of the First Crusade and the battle of Nicaea of 1097 as the Princes' Crusade began. The Crusaders continued moving into the Asia Minor and had to fight against the forces of the Seljuk Sultan of Rum Kilij Arslan in Dorylaeum and after the victory over the sultan, the road to Syria was open, leading to the Siege of Antioch in 1097-1098.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Rome and ancient civilizations continues with the second video on the Roman religion. In the first episode we talked about the religious practices of Rome before the Greeks, while this video will focus on why the Romans adopted the Greek gods and how the Roman religion was Hellenized.
The new Kings and Generals animated ancient historical documentary series covering the conquests of Alexander III the Great of Macedon continues with the aftermath of the siege of Tyre of 332 BC, the battle of Gaza and the conquest of Egypt as well as the decisive battle of Gaugamela against Darius III in 331 BC. Afterwards, Alexander's Asian campaign continued, as after defeating the remnants of the Acahemenid Empire at the battle of the Persian Gate and the Uxian Defile and the Persian Gates, Alexander marched into Central Asia, taking on the Saka at the battle of Jaxartes in 329 BC. Alexander's next target was the Sogdian Rock, where Spitamenes raised a rebellion against him. We will also talk about the assassination of Cleitus. We are planning to cover all campaigns of Alexander and all of his major battles, including Gaugamela, Tyre, Issus, Granicus, Halicarnassus, Gaza, Hydaspes and more.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with another video. Last week we covered the Raid on Makin Island and looked at the Battle of the Tenaru and some other developments in the Guadalcanal Campaign. The defeat of the Ichiki Detachment at Alligator Creek proved that the Japanese are not invincible; yet the conclusion of the Battle of the Tenaru also harboured the start of a new phase for the Guadalcanal Campaign, a period in which the Marines and the US Navy were going to be challenged by some of the best forces of the Japanese Empire. Join us as we cover the Battle of the Eastern Solomons, as well as new developments in the New Guinea Campaign with the start of the Invasion of Milne Bay.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of medieval era, as well as the history of Islam and early Muslim expansion continues with a video on the slavery in the early caliphate.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with the aftermath of the first phase of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Previously we talked about the build-up to the new stage of the Russo-Ukrainian War, how Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine continued, and covered events between February 24th and April 7th, as we saw how Ukraine managed to win the first phase of the war. This set up the second phase of the war - battle of Donbas. In the previous video we covered the events of April of 2022 including the sinking of the rocket cruiser Moskva and how the conflict turned into the war of attrition in May and continued with Russia's best month in June. In this video dedicated to July - the 5th month of the war, we will talk about the arrival of the HIMARS systems which strengthened Ukrainian positions and changed the war.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with another video. In our last episode, we covered the carrier Battle of the Eastern Solomons, as the Japanese attempted to land reinforcements on Guadalcanal, and we’ve also covered the start of the Battle of Milne Bay, where outnumbered Japanese managed to push back the defenders towards the airfield at Rabi. New developments were also unfolding in the Kokoda Track. With the bulk of the South Seas Detachment finally on New Guinean soil, the Japanese now prepared to start their main drive against Port Moresby; an offensive that would be opposed by brave Australian soldiers in what is considered as Australia’s Thermopylae. Join us as we cover the Battle of Isurava and the Japanese Advance on Eora Creek.
Third season of the Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Early Muslim Expansion starts with the aftermath of the battles against the Sassanid and Eastern Roman empires at Yarmouk and al-Qadisiyyah and battles of Ctesiphon, Alexandria, Nikiou, Jerusalem, Sufetula, Heliopolis, and Nahavand. We are going to cover the aftermath of the beginning of the First Fitna (Civil War) in the Rashidun Caliphate and the battle of Siffin of 657, which led to the rise of the Umayyad Caliphate, external expansion continued with the siege of Constantinople in 674-678, but this didn't stop the Second Fitna from happening, leading to the battles of Karbala (680) and Marj Rahit (684). We also previously talked about the conclusion of the Second Fitna and the rise and fall of the Zubayrid Caliphate. In this episode the armies of the Caliphate return to the frontiers, clashing with the crumbling Byzantine Empire in Armenia and North Africa.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of ancient civilizations continues with a 3d tour of the main city of the Bronze Age Greece - Myucane capital Hattusa. In this video we will showcase the architecture and structure of the city, focusing on the religious practices, defenses, culture, and daily life of the Bronze age Greeks.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the First Crusade continues with the aftermath of the battle of Civetot of 1096 during the so-called People's Crusade of the First Crusade and the battle of Nicaea of 1097 as the Princes' Crusade began. The Crusaders continued moving into the Asia Minor and had to fight against the forces of the Seljuk Sultan of Rum Kilij Arslan in Dorylaeum and after the victory over the sultan, the road to Syria was open, leading to the Siege of Antioch in 1097-1098, but the partial victory of the crusaders in this siege was followed by a counter-attack of various Seljuk generals, leading to the biggest battle of the First Crusade - the battle of Antioch.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of medieval era continues with a video on Jan Zizka (Žižka) - the Czech general who was the military leader of the Hussite movement and remained undefeated against a number of Crusades against the Hussites. Zizka helped develop the wagon fort (wagenburg) tactic that won numerous battles against the overwhelming forces of the crusading knights.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Mongol History continues with a video explaining how the Europeans planned to fight and fought against Mongols.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the Early Modern Era and the English civil war continues. In our previous video, we covered how the English Civil War finally broke out after decades of buildup, ultimately leading to the conflict’s first major pitched battle at Edgehill, in October 1642. Many spectators and participants alike hoped this clash would end the conflict, but they were tragically mistaken, for the flawed generalship and heavy losses among King Charles I’s royalist army would lead to a deadlock that trapped the British Isles in bitter civil war for almost another two decades. Welcome to our third piece of the seventeenth century English Civil Wars, where we will explore the events surrounding Charles’ march on London and the campaign of 1643, culminating at the First Battle of Newbury. In this series we will cover the main battles of the civil war between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians, including Edgehill, Newsbury, Marstoon
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. Ten months into the Pacific War, we are reaching one of the high points of the conflict. In the Kokoda Track, Horii’s South Seas Detachment continues its advance towards Port Moresby and in Guadalcanal, the forces of Kawaguchi are preparing for their second major offensive of the campaign and the Battle of the Tenaru. With both events happening at the same time, the Japanese came to be as close as possible for them to materialize their objectives of seizing New Guinea and recapturing Guadalcanal, but alas, fate would see them fail on both enterprises. Today we cover the Battle of Edson’s Ridge.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. The Imperial Japanese Navy shocked the world when it consolidated most of its aircraft carriers into a striking force in 1941 and surprise-attacked Pearl Harbor. Something that is not as well known is that the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor would be replicated against Darwin, Australia by most of the same warships and aviators. This was the dawn of the aircraft carrier as the pinnacle of modern warfare, and the IJN were making full use of their carrier fleet. Out of all their carriers to rain terror upon the allies, one began the war as a flagship. This episode is about the IJN carrier Akagi and Australia's Pearl Harbor.
Kings and Generals beginning remaking its animated historical documentary on the history of the Ottoman empire with the early rise of the Ottoman beylik under Osman I. In this video we will cover the early origins of the beylik, its status among the Muslim states in Anatolia and its early clashes against the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire at Bapheus and Dimbos in 1302. In this series we are planning to cover every major battle of the Ottoman empire, including Kosovo, Nicopolis, Ankara, Varna, 2nd Kosovo, Constantinople, Belgrade, Targoviste, Otlukbeli, Vaslui, Valea Alba, Skanderbeg's rebellion, Breadfield, Krbava, Otranto, Chaldiran, the Ottoman-Mamluk War of 1516-1517, siege of Rhodes in 1522, Mohacs of 1526, Vienna of 1529, Preveza, Gorjani, Castelnuovo, Buda, Eger, Malta, Szigetvar, Famagusta, Lepanto and much, much more!
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. As we saw in our last episode, we are amidst one of the key points of the Pacific War. With the disastrous defeat on the bloody slopes of Edson’s Ridge, the Japanese high command started to comprehend that they were losing the initiative against the tenacious and resilient American forces in the Pacific. Now, General Horii continues his difficult and harsh advance along the Kokoda Track, not knowing that the recent failures in the Guadalcanal Campaign were soon to affect his overland offensive against Port Moresby. Nonetheless, the stubborn but effective commander will soon face the might of the Australian soldiers in yet another delaying action, and also the even more threatening prospect of straining his supply line, so join us today to cover the Battle of Ioribaiwa and the crucial aftermath of the offensive.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Greece and ancient civilizations continues with a video on Alexander the Great in which we ask if Alexander became Persian, adopting the Achaemenid culture and traditions in the aftermath of his conquest.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Rome continues with an episode of the post-Caesar Civil Wars, as we look at what happened after the initial shock of Caesar's assassination. Previously we talked about the battle of Mutina and its aftermath as Octavian, Antony, and Lepidus created a triumvirate, taking over Rome, which signaled to Brutus and Cassius, that there will be another civil war. The latter collected their legions and started building their base of operations, leading to the battles of Xanthos and Rhodes, and that, in turn lead to the battle of Philippi that would decide the fate of the war between the Caesareans and Pompeians. After Philippi, Octavian and Antony basically divided Rome between them. In this episode we will see what was happening in the western part in 41-40 BC as Octavian had to deal with a number of enemies and crises, which culminated at the Perusian War where Caesar's heir was forced to fight Antony's wife Fulvia an
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with another video on World War II as we discuss how the world betrayed Ethopia and allowed Italy and Mussolini to annex it, which became one of the reasons why the League of Nations ceased to exist.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. With the withdrawal on the Kokoda Track and the recent defeat at the Battle of Edson’s Ridge, the Japanese high command was now beginning to understand that they were losing the initiative against the resilient American and Australian forces in the Pacific. In that regard, more resources began to be allocated for the Guadalcanal Campaign, in a build-up that would lead to one of the bloodiest engagements of the Pacific War. But in the meantime, today we’ll cover the direct aftermath of the struggle at the Bloody Ridge, as both sides sought to reinforce their position on the island and the US Marines prepared to launch a series of raids against their opponents at the Matanikau area.
The new Kings and Generals animated ancient historical documentary series covering the conquests of Alexander III the Great of Macedon continues with the aftermath of the siege of Tyre of 332 BC, the battle of Gaza and the conquest of Egypt as well as the decisive battle of Gaugamela against Darius III in 331 BC. Afterwards, Alexander's Asian campaign continued, as after defeating the remnants of the Acahemenid Empire at the battle of the Persian Gate and the Uxian Defile and the Persian Gates, Alexander marched into Central Asia, taking on the Saka at the battle of Jaxartes in 329 BC. Alexander's next target was the Sogdian Rock, where Spitamenes raised a rebellion against him and we also talk talked about the assassination of Cleitus. In this episode, we will discuss Alexander's campaign in Afghanist, called Cophen (Kabul) campaign by the ancients and another assassination attempt, this time by the royal pages led by Hermolaus. We are planning to cover all campaigns of Alexander and
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. In our last episode, we covered the direct aftermath of the key Battle of Edson’s Ridge, the second Japanese offensive in Guadalcanal that caused so many losses for the invaders that it’s today remembered as the Battle of the Bloody Ridge. Because of this major defeat and because they started to feel like they were losing the initiative against their enemies, the Japanese then began to prioritize the Guadalcanal theater, sending almost 17500 men in their characteristic Tokyo Express to finally win what they perceived to be the most decisive battle of the Pacific War. Today, we are going to cover the American attempt to intercept the Japanese express runs during the Battle of Cape Esperance, as well as the recent developments in the air warfare over the Aleutian Islands.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the Early Modern Era and the English civil war continues. In our previous video, we covered how the English Civil War finally broke out after decades of buildup, ultimately leading to the conflict’s first major pitched battle at Edgehill, in October 1642. Many spectators and participants alike hoped this clash would end the conflict, but they were tragically mistaken, for the flawed generalship and heavy losses among King Charles I’s royalist army would lead to a deadlock that trapped the British Isles in bitter civil war for almost another two decades. Charles’ march on London and the campaign of 1643, culminated at the First Battle of Newbury. In the aftermath, the war continued both in England and Scotland, leading go the climactic battle of Marston Moor in 1644. In this series we will cover the main battles of the civil war between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians, including Edgehill, Newsbury, Marst
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. After so many delaying actions and rearguard engagements, after seeing so many of their comrades die at the hands of the enemy, after enduring months of almost no provisions; the time has finally come in the Kokoda Track. The recent failures in Guadalcanal, coupled with the Japanese inability to adequately create a supply line, has finally forced General Horii and his relentless South Seas Detachment to begin their retreat northwards. Now, it’s up to the courageous Australians on New Guinea to at last start their counteroffensive, so join us as we delve into this important chapter of the Pacific War with the Second Battle of Eora Creek and Templeton’s Crossing.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Victoria Era continues with a video with events that defined this age, as we, supported by Paradox Interactive and Victoria 3, talk about First Opium War 1839-1842, Mines Act of 1842, Revolutions of 1848, Unification of Italy and Germany 1848-1871, Crimean War 1854-1856, American Civil war 1861-1865, Germ Theory 1861, Meiji Restoration 1868, Opening of the Transpacific railway and Suez Canal 1869, Great Eastern Crisis 1875-1878, and more!
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient civilizations and Middle East continues with a video on the Kingdom of Armenia, as we look as how this state survived between the two giants of the era - Rome and Parthia and then Byzantine and Sassanian Empires, creating a unique civilization.
Siege of Prusa 1317-1326 - Ottoman History
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with the aftermath of the first phase of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine in 2022
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations and Ancient Celts continues with a second season in which we will continue talking about the Celtic Britons starting the with the Medieval origins of Wales.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Italian Wars continues with the aftermath of the famous battle of Pavia. France was on the back foot, but the events in the Holy Roman empire, where the Emperor Charles V had to contend both with the Protestant movement and the incursions of the Ottoman empire, allowed the house of Valois to continue the fight in Italy. In this video we will cover the 5th, 6th and 7th Italian wars, including the Sack of Rome in 1527 and the battle of Ceresole of 1544.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Rome and ancient civilizations continues with the second video on the Roman religion. In the first episode we talked about the religious practices of Rome before the Greeks
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of medieval era continues with a video on the Dark Ages, as we discuss how the term came to be and how Dark the Dark Ages really were.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of ancient civilizations and Bronze Age continues with a 3d tour of one of the capitals of ancient Egypt - Thebes, as we talk about its history, architecture, religious practices and why it was the holiest city of Egypt.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. Last week, a decisive battle started in New Guinea, as the Allied forces attempted to quickly destroy the Japanese defenses in the Buna-Gona area. Yet we only got to see the beginning of this struggle last time, and contrary to MacArthur’s expectations, there is much more to tell about the bloody Battle of Buna-Gona. Additionally, today we’ll see Colonel Carlson and his Raiders embark on a Long Patrol to pursue and destroy the Shoji Detachment, a patrol that would last for 29 days and that would see the Raiders endure some of the most extreme conditions in the jungles of Guadalcanal.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Mongol History continues with a video on the Mongol ideology as we discuss why Chinggis Khan wanted to conquer the world and thought that it is his destiny.
Kings and Generals began remaking its animated historical documentary on the history of the Ottoman empire with the early rise of the Ottoman beylik under Osman I. In the first video we covered the early origins of the beylik, its status among the Muslim states in Anatolia and its early clashes against the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire at Bapheus and Dimbos in 1302. The second episode showed how a tiny beylik became a regional power with the continued battles against the Byzantine empire and other states, including the siege of Prusa (Bursa) between 1317 and 1326 and the battle of Pelekanon of 1329. As the Ottoman entered the Balkans, they had to face the Serbian Empire and the Second Bulgarian Empire, leading to the abttles like Maritsa in 1371. In this series we are planning to cover every major battle of the Ottoman empire, including Kosovo, Nicopolis, Ankara, Varna, 2nd Kosovo, Constantinople, Belgrade, Targoviste, Otlukbeli, Vaslui, Valea Alba, Skanderbeg's rebellion, Breadfiel
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. By late November, Guadalcanal had become an island of death for the Japanese and the critical food crisis would force the Japanese to prepare their destroyers for another express run, one that would turn into a savage nighttime naval battle. Join us as we delve into the Battle of Tassafaronga and we continue with our coverage of the Battle of Buna-Gona.
Kings and Generals' animated historical documentary series on medieval history continues with a video in which we will why 1224 was one of the worst years to be a ruler in Europe.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Ottoman History and World Wars continues with a video on why the Arabs revolted against the Ottomans before and during the Great War, and how the Arab Revolted affected the World War.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of Japan continues with an episode episode on the Imjin War - the Japanese Invasion of Korea between 1592 and 1598, during which the armies of the Shogunate fought against the allied Korean and Chinese armies. This conflict is famous for many dramatic battles and sieges, and the naval heroics of the Korean admiral Yi Sun-sin.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. Last week, we saw the final conclusion to the Battle of Buna-Gona, one of the bloodiest engagements of the New Guinea Campaign. With General Patch’s initial phase of his January offensive concluded, the Japanese now face annihilation as the Americans are set to continue their advance westward. The Operation KE would inevitably lead to another confrontation between the IJN and the US Navy. Join us as we delve into the Battle of Rennell Island and the leadup to the Japanese Evacuation of Guadalcanal.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of medieval era continues with a series on the origins of Ukrainians and Ukrainian History. Previously, we explored how the identity of Ukraine as a nation starting forming with the Kyivan Rus and the kingdom of Ruthenia, and about the Mongol period - https://youtu.be/3uyHWEOoPnM. Second episode described the fall of the Mongol rule over the lands of Ukraine, how the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth took over and how these events led to the Rise of the Cossacks and the Bogdan Khmelnytsky's rebellion. This third episode will focus on how Ukraine lived between the three empires - Ottoman Sultanate, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the tsardom of Muscovy (Russia), and how Russia's first invasion of Ukraine which used the internal problems of the Cossack Hetmanate.
Kings and Generals began remaking its animated historical documentary on the history of the Ottoman empire with the early rise of the Ottoman beylik under Osman I. In the first video we covered the early origins of the beylik, its status among the Muslim states in Anatolia and its early clashes against the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire at Bapheus and Dimbos in 1302. The second episode showed how a tiny beylik became a regional power with the continued battles against the Byzantine empire and other states, including the siege of Prusa (Bursa) between 1317 and 1326 and the battle of Pelekanon of 1329. As the Ottoman entered the Balkans, they had to face the Serbian Empire and the Second Bulgarian Empire, leading to the battles like Maritsa in 1371 (https://youtu.be/qBA-jdWQGJs). The Ottomans continued expanding both in Europe and Asia, leading to the conflicts with many states, including the Karamanids, culminating at the b
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations continues with a video on the Ancient Celts (Gauls), as we discuss the origins of one of the oldest European civilizations. This video will talk about the society, economy, religion and other aspects of the Celtic civilization, alongside describing the Roman conquest of the Celts of Italy, France (Gauls), Hispania (Celtiberians) and Anatolia (Galatians), as well as the Celtic invasions of ancient Rome and Greece.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. Just like Midway had proved to be one of the turning points that put an end to any major Japanese acts of expansion, Guadalcanal would prove to be the other major turning point, finally forcing the invaders to take a defensive stance for the remainder of the war. Now, as the Japanese presence on this Island of Death is on the brink of collapse, a desperate naval campaign was launched to save as many men as possible. Welcome to our video on Operation KE and the final Evacuation of Guadalcanal.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues.The loss of the Buna-Gona area and the defeat at the Kokoda Track had been a great shock for Japanese commanders at Tokyo and the Japanese decided to embark on a new offensive in New Guinea to secure their important position in the Lae-Salamaua area. Welcome to our video on the direct aftermath of the Battle of Buna-Gona and the start of the Battle of Wau.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. The China-Burma-India theater is one of the most important theaters of the Pacific War. It was here that the Japanese had been fighting since 1937, it was here that the Empire of the Rising Sun had most of its land forces. Today, we finally return to China, Burma and India to cover some new developments that were unfolding during the months of January and February, with new operations taking place in China, with more political bickering going on in India and with the start of one of the most recognizable long-range penetration expeditions: Operation Longcloth. Britain finally strikes back against Japan.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient civilizations continues with another view on the history of ancient Egypt, as we discuss how the Ancient Egyptians lived their daily lives.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. Today, we return to the Solomons to cover the direct aftermath of the Guadalcanal Campaign, as the Americans prepare to embark on a new offensive operation against the Russell Islands, in an effort to prevent the Japanese from using them again against the Allies. But that’s not all, as we’ll also return to the Aleutian Islands, one of the most forgotten theaters of the Pacific War, to cover some new developments that transpired during the last few months. Thus, join us as we delve into another exciting episode of the Pacific War and talk about the landing at Amchitka.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of Japan and history of religions continues with an episode on how Japan became Buddhist.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. After the disastrous Battle of the Bismarck Sea and the end of the Guadalcanal Campaign, we have entered into a phase of relative calmness in the Pacific. In Burma, however, war was raging as fiercely as ever for the brave British and Indian soldiers. In this episode, join us as we continue to cover the long-range penetration of the Chindits in what is known as Operation Longcloth.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. Today we delve into the biggest naval engagement of the Aleutian Campaign: the Battle of the Komandorski Islands.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. Today, we’ll continue with the direct aftermath of Operation Longcloth, as Japan counterattacks and the first Arakan Campaign at last comes to an end, thus sending the British to lick their wounds once again in the Pacific War.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on medieval history continues with a video on Lancelot and a theory claiming that this Arthurian knight was inspired by the Hungarian King Laszlo I
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. Join us as we delve into the start of the bloody Battle of Attu.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with a video explaining why we call the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the War in Ukraine unprovoked. We go through various Russian claims and debunk them, including biolabs, NATO expansion, Nazis in Ukraine, a claim that Russia is fighting an existential threat, the so-call Donbas genocide and more.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering modern warfare continues with a video on the second battle of El Alamein fought in October and November of 1942, which brought to the end the North African campaign in which German commander Rommel, supported by his Italian allies fought against mainly British forces under Montgomery, Auchinleck, Alexander and others. This battle allowed the Allied forces to invade Italy opening another front against the Axis powers.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of ancient civilizations and Ancient Greece continues with the first episode of our series on the Peloponnesian War, as we see how Athens and Sparta leading the Delian and Peloponnesian Leagues in one of the most brutal wars the ancient Hellenes fought. In the first video we will talk about why and how the war started and describe the siege of Potidaea in 432 BC.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of ancient civilizations and Ancient Greece continues with the first episode of our series on the Peloponnesian War, as we see how Athens and Sparta leading the Delian and Peloponnesian Leagues in one of the most brutal wars the ancient Hellenes fought. In the first video we talked about why and how the war started and described the siege of Potidaea in 432 BC. The second episode will talk about the siege of Plataea of 429-427 BC.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. The days that saw the unstoppable Japanese Empire as it took over the Pacific are long gone. Now, the Allied forces have set forth to slowly but surely reclaim every piece of land lost to these ruthless invaders. Today, we’ll focus on the developments in the Solomons, as the drive on Munda continues while the Japanese prepare to counterattack against Zanana. Join us as we delve into another epic chapter of the New Georgia Campaign.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations continues with a video on the Ancient Britons, as we discuss the origins of the inhabitants of Britain and Ireland, talk about their early history, their invasion by Caesar and then Claudius, the Boudicca rebellion, Roman invasions of Scotland and Ireland, the role Britain played in the politics of the Roman empire, how the Romans left the island, starting the Sub-Roman Britain period and how the southeastern portion of Britain was conquered by the Angles, Saxons and Jutes.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video on the European Union, as we discuss if it is a real superpower or an utopic, short-term union that is fated to dissolve.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video on the Russian elites and various power brokers and groups, as we try to deduce who is going to rule Russia after Putin.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video asking if the Ukrainian Euromaidan of 2014, also known as the Revolution of dignity was a coup or a revolution.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video describing how the Russian and Ukrainian economies cope during the war.
In this comprehensive update, we delve deep into the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as the bloody and unprovoked invasion by Putin's forces continues. Join us for a detailed analysis of the latest developments in this long-standing crisis.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the Romans and the Eastern Roman Empire continues with a video in which we ask why so many civil wars happened in the Byzantine Empire and discuss the political, societal, economic and other reasons that made the rebellions a constant issue for the emperors of Constantinople.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War continues with a video on the Fall of the Phillipines in 1942, as we talk about the early Japanese success, the Clark Field disaster, Japanese landings, battle for Luzon, WPO-3 & flight to Bataan, Layac line, Abucay-Mauban line, battle of the points, battle of the pockets, Orion-Bagac Line, Fall of Bataan, seizure of the southern Philippines, battle of Corregidor, Bataan Death March, MacArthur’s Philippines blunders, Japanese occupation of the Philippines, Filipino Resistance and guerilla war and much more.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video on the delivery of F-16 aircraft to Ukraine, in which we ask if it can become a gamechanger.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of ancient civilizations and Ancient Greece continues with the first episode of our series on the Peloponnesian War, as we see how Athens and Sparta leading the Delian and Peloponnesian Leagues in one of the most brutal wars the ancient Hellenes fought.
In this comprehensive update on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, we delve into the latest developments on the battlefield. Over 18 months have passed since Putin's unprovoked invasion, and the situation remains highly dynamic. From Ukraine's determined push on the Zaporizhia front to the demise of the infamous Russian war hero Prigozhin, this video covers it all.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the Romans and the Eastern Roman Empire continues with a video in which we show what the Europeans thought about the Byzantines and what was their perspective of the emperors of Constantinople, and what was the cultural divide between the two.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Medieval history continues with another longform documentary, this time a 6-hour full story of the First Crusade, as we cover the events from 1070s to 1099, talking about the rise of the Seljuks, the weakening of the Eastern Roman Empire, how the Crusade was called and conducted, various sieges and battles of the First Crusade and its aftermath. Raymond IV of Toulouse, Adhemar of Le Puy, Godfrey of Bouillon, Baldwin of Boulogne, Hugh of Vermandois, Stephen of Blois, Robert II of Flanders, Robert Curthose, Peter the Hermit, Bohemond of Taranto, Tancred, Alexios I Komnenos, Tatikios, Alp Arslan, Kilij Arslan, Yaghi-Siyan, Kerbogha, Duqaq, Ridwan, Toghtekin, Janah ad-Dawla, Urban II, Iftikhar al-Dawla, Al-Afdal Shahanshah and many others monarchs, commanders, knights and leaders feature in this story from the Middle Ages.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations and bronze age continues with the video on the Sea Peoples as we try to summaritze what the historians think about their origins and various theories on who they were.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations and bronze age continues with the video on Egypt's New Kingdom, which is often touted as the golden age of Kemet, as we discuss the political, military, cultural, economic and religious events surrounding the rules of Thutmosis, Hatshepsut, Amenhotep, Thutmose, Akhenaten, Sety, Ramesses and other pharaohs and the campaigns in Syria, Canaan, Nubia, Palestine and against the Hittites and others.
Step back in time and enter the world of medieval warfare as we unravel the secrets of the legendary English Longbowman.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video in which we ask if Russia is fascist, using a variety of academic definitions of this ideology.
Discover the epic tale of the Peloponnesian War in our latest YouTube video! Dive into the clash of ancient titans, Athens and Sparta, as they battled for supremacy in ancient Greece. Explore the intriguing role of the Achaemenid Empire in this historic conflict and its impact on the Peloponnesian League and Delian League. Unearth the dramatic events and consequences that shaped the destiny of a civilization. Join us as we unravel the secrets of this monumental chapter in history.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with another video on World War II as we discuss how the Sweden managed to remain independent in WW2 despite the pressure from Germany, USSR and the allies, and how it used its geographic position and economic power to keep the great powers from invading.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video in which we ask if the West really wants to win the war against Russia.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations and bronze age continues with a video describing how Ancient Egypt managed to survive the Bronze Age collapse, including drought, famine, invasions of the Sea Peoples, while so many of its Mediterranean neighbors fell and so many civilizations were wiped out.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with another video on World War II as we discuss how the Allies managed to sabotage the Nazi nuclear program in Norway during the Operation Freshman and Operation Gunnerside.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video on what we know so far about the conflict between Israel and Hamas, as the situation around the Gaza strip and the region at large is getting heated up in the aftermath of the Hamas terror attack.
ings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the history of the early modern era continues with a video on the Great Siege of Gibraltar of 1779-1783 fought during the American Revolutionary War, as the Spaniards supported by the French attempted to retake this strategically crucial stronghold.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Rome continues with an episode of the post-Caesar Civil Wars, as we look at what happened after the initial shock of Caesar's assassination.
Explore the rich history of Alexandria, the major center of Hellenic civilization and the capital of the vast Ptolemaic empire. Discover iconic structures like the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Library, and the Serapeum, which adorned this ancient city. Join us on a journey back in time to understand the cultural significance of Alexandria under the Ptolemies. Learn about its unique blend of Greek, Egyptian, and Jewish influences, and the architectural marvels that defined this historic city. Dive into the history of this remarkable metropolis, from its strategic harbor location to its role as an intellectual center. Witness the rise and eventual decline of Alexandria as it transitioned from Ptolemaic rule to Roman influence. This video uncovers the captivating story of a city that was once at the forefront of ancient civilization but ultimately faded into history. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the past and explore the tr
In this comprehensive video update, we delve into the latest developments in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. As the autumn transitions into winter, the Ukrainian military faces new challenges, and their efforts to counter Russian advances are under scrutiny.
The Mongol Empire, notorious for its world-shaking conquests, holds a lesser-known secret – a remarkable period of urbanization and city-building in the vast Eurasian steppes. Join us in this captivating video as we unveil the untold story of how the Mongol state not only conquered but also constructed thriving cities.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video on the events that transpired around Gaza before Israel started its ground assault. Previously in this series we talked about the beginning of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, as the situation around the Gaza strip and the region at large is getting heated up in the aftermath of the Hamas terror attack.
In this video, we unravel the mysteries surrounding the Parthians and their empire, shedding light on their origins, rise to power, and their unique blend of nomadic roots, Hellenistic influence, and Persian traditions. Discover their role as the conquerors of Gandhara, formidable foes of Rome, and masters of diplomacy and administration.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a in which we explain why and how Ukraine gave away its nukes in the aftermath of the dissolution oif the Soviet Union.
Kings and Generals began remaking its animated historical documentary on the history of the Ottoman empire with the early rise of the Ottoman beylik under Osman I.
In this concise update on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kings and Generals delve into three pivotal areas: the Avdiivka front, the Dnipro River crossing, and the recent arrival of ATACMS missiles.
Explore the intense 16th-century conflict between the Spanish Armada and the English fleet in 1588. From geopolitical tensions to strategic blunders, witness the gripping details of this historic clash. Discover the political intrigue, simmering tensions, and decisive moments leading to the grand showdown. Uncover the events leading to the Battle of Gravelines, where nearly 200 Spanish ships faced a resilient English defense. Learn about the battles in Flanders, the role of Sir Francis Drake, and the Battle of Vila Franca do Campo. Experience the tactical brilliance and shortcomings of commanders like Medina Sidonia and Lord Howard. Witness the impact of unpredictable weather, hell-burners, and the relentless pursuit that pushed the Armada into the North Sea. Explore the aftermath, including shipwrecks and losses, and the enduring naval strength of the English. Subscribe for future episodes, including the English Counter Armada of 1589.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Mongol History continues with a video explaining how Vietnam defended against the Mongols.
In this captivating historical exploration, we delve into the pivotal moments that transformed the course of World War II in the Pacific. Join us on a journey through the strategic maneuvers and courageous efforts that allowed the United States to overturn the tides of defeat following the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. December 7, 1941, marked a turning point as the surprise assault on Pearl Harbor thrust America into a conflict that seemed insurmountable. However, from the ashes of this tragedy emerged a resilient nation determined to rise and retaliate. Explore the immediate aftermath of the attack, the shockwaves felt across the country, and the galvanizing effect it had on the American spirit. Witness the remarkable turnaround in strategy and military planning that took place in the wake of Pearl Harbor. Through insightful analysis and historical accounts, we unravel the meticulous planning and daring courage that led to the pivotal Battle of Midway.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of Japan continues with a video on the ninja and shinobi, as we discuss the truth and reality behind the famous Japanese assassins, who were much more than that, as we discuss their attire, weapons, tactics, how they became ninja and shinobi, why they were employed by the samurai and what their role was in the Sengoku Jidai - Shogun era.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Ancient Civilizations continues with an episode on the ancient Thracians, as we discuss the primary sources talking about them, their geography, who were the Thracians, Archaic, Ancient, Hellenistic and Roman Thrace, as well as, Thracian Culture and Religion and Thrace in late Antiquity.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Mongol History continues with a video explaining how the Mongols fought and defended against other Mongols.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video on the continuation of the conflict in Gaza, as the Israel-Hamas War goes on and Israel is attacking Rafah.
Kings and Generals animated documentary series on the history of Middle Ages and the Early Modern Era continues with a video on the Italian Wars fought between 1494 and 1559 between France and Spain and many Italian and European powers supporting and opposing them. Fought mostly in Italy and across the whole continent, almost 10 wars, this war was famous for the many battles, including Fornovo, Cerignola, Garigliano, Agnadello, Ravenna, Novara, Marignano, Pavia, Sack of Rome, and much more.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of Japan continues with a video on FX's Shogun TV show, as we discuss how historically accurate it is.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Early Modern Ages continues with a video in which we talk about the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth also known as Rzeczpospolita, as we discuss how Poland was partitioned by Prussia, Austria and Russia in the late 18th century. We will talk about the Poniatowski’s Election, War of the Bar Confederation, First Partition, Great Parliament, Second Partition, Kosciuszko Uprising and Third Partition.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of the southeast Asia continues with a video on how Indonesia adopted Islam and became the largest Muslim country in the world.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series continues with a video on Porphyrios - the whole who famously annoyed the Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian, and other bizarre and prominent historical animals, including Alexander's horse Boukephalas, Mughal animals Hawa'i, Samand and Akbar, French greyhound Saint Guinefort, prophet Muhammad's camel and donkey, and more.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with another video on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, as we continue covering Putin's invasion with the events of May of 2024, as we talk how the second battle of Kharkiv began with Russia opening a new front and how it fails to achieve its goals.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Early Muslim Expansion and Medieval history continues with a video on the beginning of the Arab-Khazar wars, as we discuss the early history of the Khazars in the context of their relationship with the Huns, Bulgars, Byzantines, Sassanids and others, as well as how the Muslim Caliphate and Khazar Khanate became enemies.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the middle ages and crusades continues with the first video in our series on the Second Crusade.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the early modern history continues with a series on the American Revolution - the War of American Independence.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Ancient Civilizations continues with an episode on the ancient Nabateans, as we talk about their origins, culture, religion, society, history, economy, Petra, and how the lost kingdom of Nabatea interacted with the Roman and Greek worlds.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the middle ages and crusades continues with the first video in our series on the Second Crusade.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Ancient Civilizations and Roman history continues with an the life of a gladiator, as we discuss the origins, the rise and fall of the gladiators and gladiatorial games in Ancient Rome, their diets, routine, lives, as well as various types of gladiators.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of the southeast Asia continues with a video on how Indonesia was colonized by the Dutch.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of middle ages continues with a video in which we talk about Christian mercenaries who were in the Muslim service in Iberia and North Africa during the medieval period and Reconquista, focusing on the exploits of the Catalonian noble Reverter de la Guardia, who defended the the Almoravid caliphate against the Almohads.
Kings and Generals began remaking its animated historical documentary on the history of the Ottoman empire with the early rise of the Ottoman beylik under Osman I.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Ancient Civilizations continues with an episode on Austronesian origins of the Indigenous people of Taiwan, as we talk about their past and present through the ages
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Ancient Civilizations continues with an episode on the ancient Illyrians, as we discuss the primary sources talking about them, their geography, language, culture, religion history, who were the Dacians, Archaic, Ancient, Hellenistic and Roman era Dacia, as well as, Dacia in late Antiquity.
Kings and Generals animated documentary series on the history of Ancient World and Ancient Greece continues with the first video in the wars of the Diadochi - successors of Alexander of Macedon.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues with a video on the Siege of Mariupol in 2022. After the full scale and unprovoked Russian invasion started in February of 2022, Russian forces were able to encircle Mariupol, leading to a months' long siege against the Ukrainian forces in the city led by the Azov Brigade and the siege of Azovstal.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of Asian cultures, continues with a video on the origin of the Sikhs - the lions of Punjab, as we discuss who they are, their faith and society, background of Sikhism in Sufism and Bhakti, the founder of Sikhism - Guru Nanak and other gurus, as well as the militarization of the Sikhs and the formation Guru Khalsa Panth on the road to the Sikh Empire.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the Romans and the Eastern Roman Empire continues with a video in which we ask if the Byzantine Empire was the heir to the Ancient Greeks. We look at how the Greek language slowly replaced the Latin, Hellenization of the empire and the region, tensions between Christianity and Hellenisation, Romanness and Hellenic nature, and nationalization of Hellenism, and how the Byzantines were able to reconcile all these different concepts.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with another video on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, as we continue covering Putin's invasion with the events of the first half of August, as Ukraine shocked the world and Russia by invading Kursk and taking over a large chunk of territory.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with another video on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, as we continue covering Putin's invasion with the events of the second half of August, as Russia continues to advance in Donbas getting closer to the strategically important Pokrovsk, while Ukraine is advancing in Kursk.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of middle ages continues with a video on how the Imperial cities of the Holy Roman empire used wars and alliances to rise. We will talk about the Swabian League of Cities war, focusing on a battle fought by the imperial city of Reutlingen against Count Eberhard II of Württemberg. The central figure is Heinz, a Reutlingen craftsman who fought to defend the city’s privileges. In 1377, Reutlingen citizens launched a raid on Württemberg lands but were blocked at their city's gates by Eberhard's troops. The ensuing battle saw the citizens prevail, despite Heinz's death, leading to a larger political outcome where the Swabian cities established their autonomy. This conflict illustrates the tensions between imperial cities and territorial lords in the decentralized Holy Roman Empire, particularly regarding the emperor's attempts to pawn cities for financial gain.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of the early modern era and Napoleonic Wars continues with another episode about Napoleon Bonaparte.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of Asia and Taiwan continues with the video in which we discuss how Taiwan became a democracy during the Cold War period. We will explore the fascinating journey of Taiwan from centuries of colonial rule and authoritarian governance to becoming one of Asia’s healthiest democracies. This video covers the island’s early history, the transformative yet oppressive Japanese colonial era, and the Kuomintang’s dominance marked by the White Terror. Discover how the seeds of democracy were planted through education and grassroots movements, leading to the rise of leaders like Lee Teng-Hui. Learn how Taiwan’s people embraced freedom and multiculturalism despite ongoing tensions with their mainland neighbor. Join us as we unravel Taiwan’s remarkable story of resilience and democratic evolution.
Disclaimer: This video is no shape or form a documentary. Although we tried to keep it factual, some approximation was made to simplify and show the events prior to the Cristopher Nolan movie Dunkirk. Phoenix watched the movie on Thursday and thought that this video will be helpful to those who are not familiar with the events of the Battle of France, Battle of Belgium, Battle of Dunkirk and Operation Dynamo.
Trailer for our upcoming series on the Napoleonic Wars. We are planning to release 5 episodes this year and 5 to 10 more in 2018.
With the imminent premiere of the Last Jedi, Episode VIII of the Star Wars saga, we decided to release a video covering the events that happened right after the Return of the Jedi, as they may help to understand the Last Jedi better. In this video, we will talk about the Battle of Jakku which was decisive in the struggle of the New Republic and the remnants of the Empire. This battle possible was also crucial as it probably was central to the creation of the First Order and possibly hides clues to the origin of the Supreme Leader Snoke and the secretive Knight of Ren.
Just a trailer showcasing the series that we are planning to cover in 2018. Each series will have at least 5 documentary videos and we have plans for much more.
Hey guys, in our new animated historical documentary series we will cover the Gallic Wars of Gaius Julius Caesar, building up to the Roman Civil War. Enjoy the trailer!
We proudly present the Cold War Channel. Starting in March of 2019, we will be releasing weekly videos describing the history of this tumultuous period, so subscribe to our new channel and press the bell button to never miss a new video!
In our new animated series, dedicated to the release of the last season of the Game of Thrones TV show, we will cover the history of the world of Ice and Fire, which has captivated people throughout the world. Join us as we explore one of the most crucial events in its history - Aegon's Conquest, during which the man himself subjugated six of seven powerful kingdoms to his will, setting the scene for Game of Thrones.
We proudly present the Cold War Channel. Starting on March 16th, we will be releasing weekly videos describing the history of this tumultuous period.
We are continuing our animated series, dedicated to the release of the last season of the Game of Thrones TV show and are eager to cover the history of the world of Ice and Fire, which has captivated people throughout the world. In this video we will describe the Blackfyre rebellion, which was part of the Targaryen civil wars and the battle of the Redgrass Field.
Our animated documentary series on the Game of Thrones and the World of Ice and fire continues with a story from the war of the Five Kings and the battles of Green Fork and Whispering Wood, during which the forces of Robb Stark and Tywin Lannister fought for the dominance over the Riverlands. This campaign showed the strategic brilliance of the Young Wolf and gave the Lions of Lannister plenty to think about.
In the previous video in our animated series on the Game of Thrones and the World of Ice and Fire, we have covered the battles of the Green Fork and Whispering Wood, during which the armies of Robb Stark faced off against the Lannisters. Although the Lannisters managed to restore parity on this front, to the south their positions at the Kings Landing were attacked by Stannis Baratheon and that lead to the Battle of the Blackwater, one of the largest in the War of Five Kings.
In the previous video in our animated series on the Game of Thrones and the World of Ice and Fire, we have covered the battle of Blackwater, which confirmed the dominance of the Lannisters over Westeros. They were able to appoint the Boltons the guardians of the North and that put Ramsay Bolton and Jon Snow of the house Stark on a collision course. The battle of Winterfell decided the fate of the North.
Our animated historical documentary series on the history of China continues with a video on the legendary Mulan. Is there a truth to the modern incarnation of her story where she fights against the Huns? What is real history and what is the myth?
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