Battle of Val es Dunes, 1047 AD ⚔️ Early years of William the Conqueror ⚔️ Part 1 ⚔️ DOCUMENTARY

[@HistoryMarche]

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[@brokenbridge6316]

This was a nice idea for a video series. I just hope you don't forget to finish the one your doing for Hannibal.

[@slevine025]

Hello HistoryMarche, I loved your video but I have some questions. Mainly what are the sources you used for information about Williams early life and how did you find and gain access to these sources? I recently attempted to do a symposium topic on Williams early life but was frustrated by a lack of general information from any kind of source! I have been wondering how you go about finding information for this topic in particular?

[@malleus30]

Please don't push sites like this. They're only here to help rich people unload a very market-sensitive investment.

[@barbiquearea]

During William's campaign in England. There was a town he besieged who taunted him for his illegitimate birth by hanging cow hides on the battlements as way to mock him for his mother being the daughter of a tanner. After William captured the town, he had several people from the town skinned alive.

[@allaltitudeproductions454]

hohoholy shit i didnt know that last part

[@clucknbell4613]

IIRC it was Alencon or near it, long before The Conquest

[@lzstep80]

@@clucknbell4613 Yes. It was in France..

[@penelopegreene]

William didn't play.

[@breakerdawn8429]

@@penelopegreene This was a man who's seen death since he was young. Literally most of his caretakers were assassinated trying to protect him. No wonder this guy grew up mean and ruthless.

[@michaelsinger4638]

William had to fight from a young age to keep everything he had. Made him the perfect guy to conquer England.

[@ElBandito]

Hardship creates hardy people.

[@keirangrant1607]

Why did he say they only ruled for about 80 years? Aren't the Tudors related to him?

[@GandalfderDauerblaue]

@@keirangrant1607 yes but it’s another dynasty. The Habsburgs for example are descendants of Charles the Great but they aren’t the Carolingian dynasty.

[@mijanhoque1740]

@@keirangrant1607 His dynasty lasted only around 100 years and after the House of Plantagenet took over then House of Lancaster, House of York, House of Tudor, etc. it’s a complicated story.

[@davidewersphotography]

@@keirangrant1607 yes, henry the eighth is related to William. And I am related to Henry.

[@Barry-v3r]

Respect to king Henry for fighting in the front lines in a battle that didn't directly threaten his throne

[@blackpanther1468]

I thought that to be interesting too

[@Nozylatten]

Thats probably what his army thought as they watched him. Respect to that King.

[@paulceglinski3087]

Hey, HistoryMarche, love all of the vids. I gotta give props because the last months worth of videos have covered at least 1500 years of time from all over and all done excellently. Outstanding! Cheers.

[@HistoryMarche]

Thanks a lot Paul! Lovely to see you here.

[@lelouchvibritannia2300]

Thanks!

[@HistoryMarche]

Cheers! Thanks so much for the tip!

[@ryleeanderson5596]

I can't lie, this surprised me. I love Norman history and this is never ever spoken of. Thank you for bringing light to a broader scope of William

[@DedicatedSpartan]

I had to dig deep myself to find out why they called Henry II a warrior king in history class and I'm documentaries but rarely did either ( never in the case of class) go into detail as to why he was renowned as such.

[@tuki8468]

I always enjoy these videos it feels like you're watching the battle from an eagle's point of view. With excellent commentary.

[@ChrisDyn1]

The commentary's horrendous. He can't even say "William" correctly! He's saying it like he's from Scotland ('Will-yum'). No Englishman pronounces the name like that, and saying it scores of times only emphasises it. It's the same with "rebellion", which he pronounces 'rebel-yun'. He's not Scottish so it doesn't make sense. No effort in pronouncing French towns correctly either. Why this channel discarded a far better narrator for this guy, I don't know.

[@Nick-du7sd]

Awesome! Medieval history prior the centralisation of Western European Kingdoms is such a fascinating era. Especially the 11th century which was just chaos.

[@Kunumbah1]

When did they centralize

[@Nick-du7sd]

@@Kunumbah1 more or less in the late Medieval period. Roughly the 14th and 15th century AD

[@westsidermetalhead4997]

@@Nick-du7sd So centralized that France and England could wage the "100 years war" 116 years war. kekW

[@lzstep80]

@@westsidermetalhead4997 England: after 1485, France: waved: centralisation(Philip-Augustine) ->anarchy(House of Valois) - >centralisation(Francis I. ) ->anarchy(Hugenot wars) ->centralisation(Richelieu+Mazarin+Louis XIV), Spain: after 1492, Germany: Habsburgs, Prussia, Russia: Ivan, The Terrible->anarchy - >Peter, the Great

[@frangelycomagz]

What I learned about william the conqueror i learned from the videogame empire earth. And wow this makes more sense and everything. Thanks so much. This was a whole campaign in the game

[@samwill7259]

There are worse life paths than to go from "The Bastard" to "The conqueror". Bet nobody dared bring up his parentage after the fact.

[@Kirkrrr]

I don't know... everything presented here about his life sounds like it would absolutely suck to go through.

[@samwill7259]

@@Kirkrrr He was a medieval aristocrat in a time when most people couldn't read and one bad rainstorm would starve a village. I think he did better than 99% of people living in his time.

[@ForeskinWillis]

@@samwill7259 Indeed but there is still perspective to take account even amongst monarchs if you were a bastard your legitimacy as a ruler was highly constested as you can see in this video William had to assert his dominance and authority over his subjects and thats not an easy task at all

[@lzstep80]

@@ForeskinWillis That time monogamy was still only official declared but plenty of rulers had bastard kids(Holy Roman Emperors made them bishops, who supported their legal sons).

[@voltaireisamadlad7007]

"Private warfare was restricted to certain days of the week." One could make a great Monty Python-esque sketch based on this

[@MCorpReview]

Love his ambition and ruthless determination. Didn’t realize his dad saved the king 🤴 so basically just returning favors

[@Reckoning89]

This was a great piece of history we don't often hear, appreciate you guys taking the time!

[@10toMidnight]

Excellent set of vids on this most important period in history. Thank you for posting these!

[@shakybill3]

Love the narrating. Also i feel you guys dont share as many fun facts as you want. Share them all!

[@raidang]

Yoo Hannibal new ep when?

[@XCroxousX]

THIS

[@53yearsago56]

Soon I hope

[@himaligokhale339]

I also hope soon but the simple answer is not next two months

[@whoareyouyouareclearlylost323]

Isn't it over yet?

[@XCroxousX]

@@whoareyouyouareclearlylost323 nope. Im dying for the next ep

[@Janovich]

Love your content

[@stealthX79]

I remember this battle... from the second mission of the English campaign in Empire Earth 1 🤣 Thank you for giving it historical context, presenting it so well (as you've always do with your videos) and bringing back old memories.

[@danijelkasunic7572]

Same here. Man, it was ages ago 😂

[@muhammadabdullahy9281]

same here 😂

[@toplobster740]

Oh my gosh, me too! It was a pain avoiding those enemy troops with that silly jester.

[@davidpharmacy3703]

@@toplobster740 And the name of that jester is "Gollet".

[@kaneseaha6942]

Thanks to you guys I hardly watch regular anyone… Historymarche rules !

[@zahidusmanofficial]

One of the best history channel from all points graphics ,knowledge and accuracy well-done waiting for hannibal new episode

[@thehistorybard6333]

You did an amazing job of reconstructing this story from limited sources. It seems surprising that the rebels would raise their hands against the king, but I guess kings didn't yet wield the kind of prestige they would in the later Middle Ages

[@sjonnieplayfull5859]

Kings then were often only 'Primus inter pares', first among equals

[@thehistorybard6333]

@@sjonnieplayfull5859 indeed, the evolution of the European concept of monarchy is fascinating

[@kingnawaffcv7513]

Good video as always

[@amirhossinkhalafi8074]

I love how he came from "William the bastard" to "William the conqueror"

[@MrKyutG]

New fav channel with Kings and Generals

[@larsrons7937]

Very interesting video. I only knew bits of this part of Williams history, thanks for all these details. A few years ago I managed to buy a 1 penny from 1.035 minted by William the year he became duke. My most treasured coin.

[@sevoo1579]

I like these plots fueling the intensity of the upcoming battle

[@DudeFrom1972]

It is really hard to pay full attention (and actually learn something) when the subject is presented in such hilarious manner 🤣 it is a far cry from the dull manner in which I was taught in school - keep up the great work guys 👏

[@lukegyesi-appiah2378]

This is great work!

[@mohammedsaysrashid3587]

A wonderful Historical coverage ...always History Marche introducing Successful Historical videos thanks

[@rawandkawa5399]

Hey historymarche that’s a magnificent job you guys are doing. I was wondering if there will be another part of hannibal’s campaign soon or later ❤️

[@65stang98]

i love playing as william in ck3. wish we started a little earlier in his childhood so we could roleplay these battles he had to face before conquering england

[@Killer-vi4ih]

Lol play 2 ...

[@65stang98]

@@Killer-vi4ih nah too old or me

[@KHK001]

Ah yes William the Conqueror! was waiting for this one

[@HistoryMarche]

A few more coming :)

[@samdumaquis2033]

Awesome history vid

[@believemeimherman4319]

I think a video about narses campaigns against totila’s Ostrogoths and the franks with the battle of busta gallorum would be an awesome topic. Great video as always.

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The narrator is so good. Live your channel, the best history Channel around

[@ImBananas4]

Love the voice, the video editing you guys are doing a wonderful job 💗

[@sevoo1579]

love you guys !

[@iseeyou5061]

Thank you for making this video. While everyone cover William for Hastings this is a first time William rise of power is covered. Great video.

[@bobfergisson847]

Thanks for the video!

[@rakheensingh9527]

Great video, as always!

[@dawnsparrow4477]

Amazing video shared by excellent historical channel ( history Marche ...always sharing excellent history covers in its videos)...thanks for sharing ...Williams personally forcefully was remarkable 👌

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[@გიორგი_ჩირაძე]

Well done, as always 💚

[@HistoryMarche]

Thank you 🤗

[@denniscleary7580]

Love the video guys 👍

[@RUNgetToTheChopperGetDOWN]

Thanks as always

[@JC-mx9su]

I'm curious for the next video and can't wait for the second Battle of Philippi.

[@upliftspice6282]

Thank you for the amazing work, as per usual !

[@robbabcock_]

Awesome video! We don't hear a lot about William before his invasion of Britain.⚔🏹🗡

[@Spiderfisch]

A William the conqueror Video thats not Hastings in what age do we live in

[@HistoryMarche]

Hehe. We got a few of William's early battles coming up in this mini series

[@ruthlessgaming3869]

@@HistoryMarche noice William the conqueror is a mad lad

[@ruthlessgaming3869]

@@HistoryMarche The leper king Baldwin the 4th would be a cool person to cover.

[@D1rt3nthu51ast]

9:30 shoutout to Hubert the Gigachad for saving William at his lowest point

[@asdfgasdfgadsfgadsfg]

good one! more like this pls.

[@carterschell9518]

As always, a fantastic video!

[@HellenicWolf]

great video, great music, thanks

[@Uzair_Of_Babylon465]

Fantastic video keep it up your doing amazing job

[@RedGuajiro]

Great video!

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Love this stuff keep up the good stuff!😁👍

[@melvert33]

Like the vids, will Historymarche ever top their Battle of Cannae effort!!

[@Kirkrrr]

Can't wait for Part 2!

[@davidhughes8357]

Someday I would love to see a thorough examination of the battle of Plataea. Thank you.

[@juanzulu1318]

William was truly a man of determination. An exceptional personality.

[@arnelious4501]

That was probably the smoothest sponsor sponsor ads I’ve ever seen

[@talhasial5502]

The Union Strategy video also has the slickest sponsor ad.

[@AKAZA-kq8jd]

Witness big Willie on becoming the big tough guy he's known for.

[@alancoe1002]

I wish they would use William's image from the Bayeux tapestry. He had no beard and had cropped hair. The image used was of a much later time. Perhaps a minor point. I enjoyed this video.

[@JavierAlvarez-hf2gt]

Great channel 👍

[@sevoo1579]

damn that was so f***ing awesome

[@sacrilege8943]

I died. Yours truly, Robert

[@OceanMin]

verry good job!

[@roscosisco1276]

Love this, medieval era is my favourite time period.

[@peterlewerin4213]

I enjoy these vignettes of ancient and medieval battles, especially the more obscure ones. In this case I could figure out which way the battle would go, but it was exciting nevertheless.

[@intotheunknown21]

What a badass.

[@walid8108]

I hope you do a video about battle of Alarcos or Las navas de tolosa. I watch you since your beggings and i hope you can do such a video🙏🙏🙌

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ty guys , i appreciate your fascinating work , u should try contracts with museums and historical sites , a lot of cookies should come up

[@patrickrached567]

I have discovered your channel 6month ago and never missed a video since. One demand though: can you put a scale on the side when you describe the battles?

[@patrickrached567]

@Er-Teeus yes to know the distances on the battelfield

[@6Knightmare9]

A sacrifice to the algorythm, in the name of an excellent video.

[@victorchanalet9592]

Hell yeah ! William the conqueror !

[@johndough1703]

I was reminded today that I’m related to Henry I then I see this. 😊

[@burairraza573]

Good video

[@alphaomarbarry6511]

We are waiting

[@AssassinsVersePlays]

@HistoryMarche Could you do episodes on The English civil war and William III (william Henry) William of Orange and The Glorious Revolution

[@rasulpourjafar]

Brilliant 👍

[@sengardaslar]

nice job

[@dinodocumentaries4686]

Interesting topic rarely covered by other channels. But when will we see Hannibal again?

[@War_history_lab]

Very interesting battle!

[@DedicatedSpartan]

I like the origin of men like William, reminds me of Jephthah

[@Reis1981]

Masterworks looks very cool.

[@davidbean9740]

Love it

[@tonyhawk94]

Quick correction, the French were still called the Franks at this era it was much later (300 years later) that the shift between "Franks" and "French" started to occur.

[@TemplarX2]

There is literally no difference between the name French and Frank. French is just a corruption of Franc (which literally means Frank). Even Francais (French) means Frankish. It's like the name English which basically a form of Angle.

[@tonyhawk94]

@@TemplarX2 Yes there is a difference but it is minor. Philippe Augustus started to shift from king of the Franks to king of France, in order to mark the fact that he reigned over a geographic area not a people, it was in the context of the war against the English when he needed to assert his legitimacy over the regained territories after the battle of Bouvines. But still the French remained called "francs" long after this event.

[@clement7652]

@@tonyhawk94 The terms "franceis" and "France" are attested in the Chanson de Roland so a French identity already existed especially among the nobles

[@LostDisciple24]

I think you underplayed how vicious William was in this battle and among other early battles. Its recorded that he himself was extremely brutal, going hand to hand with ever increasing rage. You did mention that he struck fear in enemy soldiers...that is an understatement. I mean, seeing your fellow soldiers getting hacked to death by a one man rage machine would make you crap your pants. In his early life, you did not want to face him on the battlefield.

[@ariyoiansky291]

This is how strong Kings were made.

[@ruthlessgaming3869]

Ye stronk boi’s only mad lads run away naked

[@Frenchylikeshikes]

Yet another battle I had never heard off before.

[@TheVoiceOfReason93]

Nearly all his supporters and allies died. His rivals and their mothers were trying to kill him. And even the French king was moving against Normandy. But they all made one mistake when dealing with William the (future) Conqueror: They made him MAD.

[@clucknbell4613]

Indeed, so tragic story of so strong and wounded man

[@senator1295]

well done

[@heofnorenown]

"oi! you got a licence for that castle?" Duke William, 1037, probably

[@burningphoneix]

>Unlicensed castle "Oi! Do you have your Castle Loicense?"

[@CptFoupoudav]

4:30 in the top middle, Le Harve instead of Le Havre. Sorry to call you out editor.

[@JVDAWG1]

Anyone else remember playing as William in the English campaign of Empire Earth?

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You see Paradox! Barons fight for Duchies. Add please to Crusader Kings 3. I'll buy promise!

[@Dayvit78]

I would love if CK3 added defections.

[@Ajagodkin]

more please :D