Battle of Fraustadt 1706 - Swedish Invasion of Poland DOCUMENTARY

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Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the Great Northern War continues. 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 aftermath of the Swedish invasion of Poland and the battle of Kliszow ( • Battle of Kliszow 1702... ), as the Carolean army continues to fight against Poland, Saxony and Russia, leading to the battle of Fraustadt in 1706.
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[@ElBandito]

Swedes, who were not known for the strength of their cavalry, managed to beat the Poles and Saxons while being outnumbered 5 to 1. Impressive, most impressive.

[@ScorpoYT]

Out of all names the swedes can think of. they chosen "Nut Fortress"

[@Leaffordes]

After the battle, the Saxon commander wrote a touching letter to Eugene of Savoy, in which he said:

[@AngryCenturion576]

It’s eerie how much Charles’s career reflects Napoleon. Outnumbered and outgunned by huge coalitions, yet consistently winning battles until he decides to invade Russian territory.

[@thecombatwombat7652]

See the Caroleans standing tall,

[@TR_Conqueror]

Kinda feeling sad for Augustus II... I dont know hoe many episodes I have watched but he has been fleeing since the first one 😂

[@climax050]

The whole Swedish empire is just such an underdog story and her struggles read like a great book, but with a sad ending, as many of its kings meet tragic fates, before the empire itself goes out finally being overwhelmed like the 300 or the samurai at shiroyama, in a sort of poetic last stand before finally giving out.

[@TheSamuraijim87]

And just like Hannibal, Charles "knew how to win a battle but not how to use one".

[@HistoryOfRevolutions]

"There is within us a moral instinct which forbids us to rejoice at the death of even an enemy"

[@kippies66]

Saxons: "We vastly outnumber them and still they're planning to attack us head on? Without firing a single shot no less?"

[@andreas956]

I can not believe you cover my absolute favourite battle of this war. This one often goes under the radar.

[@civilwarfan12]

The battle that confirmed the fear that Charles XII's army meant business. At Narva everyone was just "Oh this was a fluke" and counted him lucky at Kliszow, now Charles XII's eyes are glowing red with malicious intent looking for Augustus II.

[@Artur_M.]

There is one small nitpick I have. It should be nice to see Łódź, my city on your beautiful map, but in this period it's a bit of an inaccuracy. Prior to the Industrial Revolution, Łódź was just a very small rural town. Other towns in the region, like Łęczyca, Sieradz or Piotrków Trybunalski, were bigger and more important.

[@TaraZaraChara]

See the Caroleans standing tall, all for one and one for all.

[@youvebeengreeked]

"KILLING GROUND! Even though you surrender,

[@poptart2nd]

Alexander:

[@RexGalilae]

I'm loving the return of the Napoleonic background music. Really fitting for the gunpowder era

[@jonbaxter2254]

"Defeated by a much smaller Swedish army"

[@Vsko478]

"Charles turned his 👀 to Russia..." if only napoleon and uncle adolf had kings and generals 🤣