Napoleon in Italy: Battle of Castiglione (2/5)

In 1796, at the height of the Revolutionary Wars, Napoleon Bonaparte took command of French troops in Northern Italy. He was only 26 years old and had never commanded an army before. In a matter of weeks, he transformed shattered, demoralised troops into a powerful fighting force. But new challenges came his way: the Austrian General Wurmser, eager to strike at the advancing French, and the siege of Mantua, which tested the mettle of Napoleon's army. In this episode, we will see how Napoleon, faced with a powerful enemy, not only maintains his strategic superiority but also wins a landmark victory at Castiglione.
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[@EpichistoryTv]

I hope you enjoy the new video - this one sees Napoleon tested as a military commander like never before - arguably, it's only a mistake by Wurmser and the heroics of Augereau and his division that save him! Thank you to all the Patreon supporters who made this series possible. Thanks also to our video sponsor Enlisted - play now using this link to get a special bonus pack that includes soldiers, weapons and more playen.link/epichistorytv

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I want to thank you with all my heart and mind for creating/making this video for this is more than a video it's knowledge that is opening the glass jar in my mind everytime epic history comes out with a new video so therefore I graciously thank you for your time and patience with this video and please continue doing what you do best share knowledge that is not easily found to become learn/knowledgeable about 👍

[@brokenbridge6316]

This video series is quite enjoyable. Great job.

[@phiwenkala7354]

Don't know if you will see this but next time. DO THE RISE OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE

[@Fenniks-]

Fun fact: This would be the same battlefield that Napoleon's Nephew Emperor Napoleon III would fight and achieve victory over the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph, in 1859.

[@kevinxu3892]

Nation State Trek: the next generation

[@nicholasleipzig5448]

France then : GLORIOUS as hell! France now : what the hell?

[@jean-louislalonde6070]

After the second battle at Solferino, a Swiss man, Henri Dunant, found all the wounded soldiers on the battlefield and began to help them regardless of their origins. He then launched what was to become the Red Cross.

[@Snp2024]

@@jean-louislalonde6070 absolute Chad bless that guy soul.

[@nicholasleipzig5448]

@J Kim you do know that Jesus Christ was also related to jews right?

[@edwininganji8071]

“He had gifted Napoleon 24 hours. A BLUNDER for which he will pay dearly.” Those words shivered my spine. Napoleon was a legend.

[@NeverGoingToGiveYouUp000]

Timbers have been shivered

[@maxhefepman9233]

A legendary cuck

[@ommsterlitz1805]

This is so good, it's insane he really lived

[@dannyn.6933]

All of this while Napoleon is still in his mid twenties. His accomplishments are incredible.

[@leonardodavid2842]

Late 20s, but yeah…

[@christianifechukwu9865]

There was nothing like teenage years where you got be irresponsible. You moved straight from from childhood to adult!

[@piellamp]

Yea and what have you done in ur 20s?😂😂😂

[@JME1186]

@Democrats Lie as opposed to any other period of time in world history? Lol death in the form slaughter and even genocide form as much a part of human nature as baby making… especially once the least intellectual fall for the trap of letting their entire existence be defined by something as trivial as political affiliation. *Checks the username* Yep, checks out

[@toktommy5307]

Then think of Alexander!

[@seanmac1793]

This is some fine work, and I think this campaign really shows us a lot about Napeolon. It's often said that he was a gambler, but this entire campaign was habitual risk-taking. While the situations aren't entirely comparable when Wellington was given a similar situation at Burgos, Wellington cut his losses and retreated. He assumption pretty clearly being that he could always win back the ground. Napeloen didn't play it like that and risked everything he had gained to continue to remain in the field fighting. I would almost say it was somewhat irresponsible and shows perhaps that Napeolon wasn't considering the wider picture, but it's really difficult to dismiss results like this. Also, Castiglione was just tactically brilliant even if it wasn't nearly as decisive as it could have been.

[@Snp2024]

Mad genius

[@dclark142002]

Irresponsible risk would have been trying to maintain the siege at Mantua. The Austrian force here is split, and Napoleon has the interior lines to fairly confidently face either part with advantage. Furthermore, Wellington knows that he can always retake the ground...since his position as general is secure (benefits of aristocracy). Given the instability of the Directorate...Napoleon may not have believed his personal command would have survived allowing the Austrian general to get away with the offensive. Furthermore, the Austrians signal early on that the objective is merely to relive the siege of Mantua (otherwise the western arm of their advance would have been MUCH stronger)...so Napoleon knows the threat of being cut off only exists if he stays with the siege of Mantua. Napoleon knows he can always return to siege Mantua...

[@alect525]

@@dclark142002 Also Britian's safety is pretty secure by 1809, whereas the situation for France in 1796 was much more dire

[@seanmac1793]

@dclark142002 I agree but I wouldn't have started the siege of Mantua until after I had subdued the garrison at Milan. And defended the line Mincio river while doing it. But I am a much less aggressive commander by instinct than Napeolon and like I said it's hard to argue with the results.

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

@@seanmac1793 It can also be down to the makeup of the army as well, Napoleon had more cavalry than Wellington so he could take more bold risks, Wellington's army was largely infantry with a few thousand cavalry at most.

[@GentlemanGhost1]

The Count of Wurmser had served in the French army before taking up post winin the Hapsburg Army and while in Hapsburg service, he had distinguished himself by defeating Prussian forces of Fedrick the Great in the War of the Bavarian Succession. It is said, Napoleon being a student of history, respected Wurmser greatly and after his final defeat of the latter, offered unexpectedly generous terms, and allowed Wurmser to return to Austria with the remainder of his men and his colors intact, which helped Wurmser avoid the wrath of his superiors.

[@richmond7210]

This is probably my favourite time in history (napoleonic wars)…. This channel, narrator and editors really bring to life the crucial moments/events that shaped the world we see today. Much appreciation to all the team at Epic History TV 👍 👌.

[@TheLake001]

Same I’m Napoleonic wars

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[@richmond7210]

@@TheLake001 Great minds think alike :)

[@FreeFallingAir]

Man, How lucky are we to have quality historical content like this for free?! We don't deserve y'all 😍

[@christianifechukwu9865]

The key to victory in this campaign was Napoleon's superior communication. How he managed to coordinate troops across vast distances without radios completely beats me!

[@ManishThakur-qj2ro]

heard abt Hannibal?

[@christianifechukwu9865]

@@ManishThakur-qj2ro I guess not. Tell me about him

[@ManishThakur-qj2ro]

@@christianifechukwu9865 no military commander has wielded tgat total control over his troops as Hannibal did. study his campaigns. Historymarche youtuhe channel has a series on it

[@KidoKoin]

I assume his communications were well organized. Nothing of the sorts of "Take these hills *if practicable*" (Lee at Gettisburg), or sending Light Brigade in the direction of an unspecified handwave (Balaklava), or the order that left Union line broken at Chickamagua. But even if his comms organization was at the same level as his opponents - look at his positioning. Before anything begins, he already had well established interior lines of communications. And while being dispersed over the vast countryside, all major parts of his army remained within an approximate 40 mile distance by a road of each other. So, less than a day for a horse messenger, and a somewhat-less-than-two-days march by infantry. By comparison, the Austrians, sheeesh! I mean, attacking on both sides of lake Garda would require an unhealthy amount of windserfers to maintain communications at the best of times.

[@christianifechukwu9865]

@@KidoKoin love to have discussions with people like you instead instead of jerks that start of everything with an insult Indeed I myself could see there was something wrong with that large body of water dividing the Austrian forces though I couldn't quite place my finger on it....

[@MrHnm92]

It has been epic, overwhelming and spectacular. I can hardly describe how brutal it has been to see it, even much better than the previous one. Napoleon's way of adapting to an almost critical situation proved that, despite all odds, The Little Corporal will always emerge victorious in a one-on-one battle. Let's see again and as many times as necessary. Thank you Epic History TV and PMF Produccions for all your hard work. My greetings

[@arandomwalk]

Austrians at Napoleon’s camp: we have you surrounded! Surrender! Napoleon: No, u

[@harrydoyle1280]

That was such a crazy story. Imagine if one Austrian had just shot Napoleon right there...

[@Carl-Gauss]

These Milan and Pavia local resistance episodes really foreshadow the challenges Napoleon encounters in his occupation of Spain

[@walideg5304]

Not the same scale. France had the experience with insurgency in Vendée. No pity was allowed when civilians rebelled. War should be a military concern.

[@МаксРогозин-е1ю]

Boney played Mongol conqueror during those revolts.

[@walideg5304]

@@МаксРогозин-е1ю that was normal back then. When you riot, you face consequences. Either your win, or you perish.

[@omarbradley6807]

And the Tyrol, but those were always fomented by zealots of the church.

[@toochangz]

It's not like napoleon ever put down a royalist revolt or anything

[@TropicalAsian-1000]

“ Napoleon invaded Austria itself “ I can’t wait!

[@ethanarnold4441]

Neither can I!

[@RodolfoGaming]

Rumor has it Napoleon got tired of invading the Austrians and teaching them the same old lesson

[@aeiou-18]

@@RodolfoGaming the austrian s got him at a point

[@transylvanian8437]

@@aeiou-18 no, the Austrians did not got Napoleon, the Sixth Coalition got Napoleon, on their own the Austrians would have been crushed as they always were.

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[@treark9648]

Keep up the good work of retelling history in a interesting and entertaining way, also keep it up with the amazing animation and artwork.

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[@walideg5304]

Thank you

[@Alphatrillon]

The Intro Music! I been trying to hunt it down.

[@dclark142002]

Castiglione is an interesting trial run of the concepts Napoleon would use at Austerlitz. An attempt to trap an enemy left wing by inviting the enemy center to attack, while waiting for reinforcements to arrive that enable a decisive crushing blow... I always wondered how Napoleon got the timing at Austerlitz so perfect...and the answer is, like it often is, practice.

[@Fronzel41]

Does this mean it was just bluster when he claimed he had learned nothing in his years as a general and had gotten it perfectly right from the start?

[@dclark142002]

@@Fronzel41, a lot of Napoleon's sayings were bluster...

[@simpleviewer1334]

​@@Fronzel41"I have learned nothing which I already did not know, look at Alexander, he fought his first battle like his last" -Napoleon

[@nicholasleipzig5448]

Your content is so amazing! The quality, the background and your narration makes it feel like the Napoleonic Era is happening right now! It's just epic!

[@NDR-hn3ue]

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[@kiansedaghaty7900]

Absolutely!! THIS VOICE IS MADE FOR THIS ❤

[@leopoldberger9037]

lose the confederate flag, it's embarassing.

[@beats4hobner]

The episode is made from the heart. I loved the music change at 16:50. The narration and the narrative both make it easy to visualise the problems Napoleon faced and the solutions he devised. I belong to the side of the argument that is in favour of calling Napoleon 'the great', because he had a relatively short active life and each aspect of it could individually be worthy of a movie script. His life in Corsica, and his mother's affair that helped kickstart his education in France, the formative years- that snowball incident, 13 Vendemiarie, Josephine and her ex-lover's patronage to get command of army of Italy. From Invasion of Egypt to first Consul to Emperor- it's a fairytale. Austerlitz to Waterloo is rather a cautionary tale. His late life, in St Helena is also a very interesting documentation.

[@ddc2957]

There is no debate of any reasonable mind that he was ‘great’ in the sense of a military leader & political figure. Whether he was ethically right or wrong continues to be discussed of course. For my part I think his enemies were irredeemably awful people, fighting for shockingly awful reasons.

[@francismorin8561]

The affair with Marboeuf is likely a legend. His family was already well off by Corsican standard and the support they received was consistent with his father's willingness to collaborate with the French takeover and not that different from the other families that were elevated to French nobility in Corsica. In fact, the very reason that he was left alone with his mom in the first place was because his father went off to France to secure further benefits. There's been a lot of attempts, started by the man himself, to portray his family as poor and starting from nothing but they were basically the 2nd family in Ajaccio and by the time he was "cutting his pay in half to help his poor mother", Joseph was already married to the daughter of one of the richest man in France and pocketing millions. The Snowball fight is a legend, completely made up.

[@beats4hobner]

@@ddc2957 Agreed. However, he is not addressed by that epithet. This, inspite of Catherine and Peter getting the moniker. Even (the great) Conde. I think it has something to do with being the opponent of the established leader of cultural hegemony(read, media) in the world of the period. That would explain why Hannibal, a no lesser genius in the art of warfare than Alexander, also isn't addressed as 'the great'.

[@beats4hobner]

@@francismorin8561 Napoleon's codification of the law, albeit with the help of some prominent legal minds, his military reforms(horse artillery, central position, defeat in details, Corps system); his patronage of Egyptology, even his plunders of art, his contribution towards education, roads and canals, beautification and architecture, his stance towards slavery and feminism...issues that vary from being admirable to downright shameful, the chapters are too many .

[@francismorin8561]

@@beats4hobner He did not codify the law himself. The Code Napoleon was written and put together entirely by "some prominent legal minds". Napoleon's grasp of the law and economics was limited and he relied intensively on actual experts. For instance, he initially favored a return to the guild system until he was talked out of it. That does not take away from him ordering the code be made that way but he had very little input on it. All the military innovations you list were invented by other people prior to Napoleon and used by the revolutionaries to an extent. Horse artillery for instance had been around since Frederick the Great. His genius is that not he discovered any of it as much as he put it together and used it so efficiently. The army he inherited from the revolution gave him the means to score those early victories that made him famous but it also illustrates what happens from 1806 onward as the army replenishes itself with new recruits to replace the experienced soldiers and the decreasing quality of the Grande Armee. The patronage of Egyptology is actually an accident. The scientists and scholars brought along to legitimize the expedition to Egypt were supposed to help with amazing things like "better bread production" and other logistical problems but once they arrived to Egypt they had nothing to do and Napoleon reluctantly agreed to let them mess around in Egyptian ruins but his personal interest was limited. Don't get me wrong. Napoleon is an immensely complex character to study and he's very interesting. Its just that when you dig a lot you realize that he's not a one man wonder predestined to end up as Emperor of France. He received a great upbringing from his father and uncle but I think it bears saying that most of the Bonaparte family made a good impression on the mainland due to their education. Napoleon himself did not become head of the family until he took control of France. Up to that point it was Joseph who had the money and made the major decisions for the family. Napoleon narrowly avoided a completely different fate when he requested Joseph send him a pasta specialist and funds to buy machines to launch a pasta making business. We could be talking about the Emperor of Pastas instead of the Emperor of France right now but Joseph thought the idea was beneath the family's dignity and refused the request.

[@trezo9795]

For the last 4 year that i have been watching this channel i get tears in my eyes everytime a watch a napoleon video. I do not know what is happening to me, i am not from france and i did not had any love for napoleon, but the work that this video have make me feel like i am there with napoleon and rejoice with every win and cry with every lose. It like watching a football game even if i know the outcome it still bring tears in my eyes. Amazing work Epic History TV keep it like that!

[@tbuxt3992]

I hope the thousands of examples of battles, of which this channel can narrate only small fractions, can go on to display french fighting spirit that has spanned a millennia, which is so unjustly unraveled by a costly tactical blunder in 1940. I thank Epic History TV for doing their duty as historians and bringing forth, true, unbiased, and educational content.

[@rob585]

France was strong and cool for a long time. Napoleon was the peak of that strength. After him they have kept declining for the last 220 years into what they are now. 1940 was the final nail in the coffin for French strength

[@tbuxt3992]

@@rob585 that's a poor take considering France has become one of the world's best nations at sustaining a smaller military with full expeditionary capabilities and top notch force multipliers. Don't underestimate France now or ever because of a learned WW2 trope that hardly applies today at best and is almost entirely fictitious at worst.

[@rob585]

@@tbuxt3992 If that’s true, which I don’t know, wouldn’t it only be because of American money via NATO?

[@tbuxt3992]

@@rob585 No, France is and has been pursuing a hard-set policy of military strategic and manufacturing independence since Charles de Gaule in the 50s and 60s. The French military industrial complex does not receive a penny from Americans, but that also means they have much greater independence from American interests than most European nations.

[@seinine]

Something to note too: France DID NOT loose WW2. It lost a great battle, so did Norway, Denmark, Yugoslavia... Even the UK. The battle lost costed more for geographical reason than for the British. But nonetheless, even with a civil war against the rump state Germany set, France diplomacy allowed her to remain in the game, so much that a million French soldiers were there in Germany in 1945 alongside British and Americans and Russians. Neither Norway or Yugoslavia had this at hand, yet none mock them as loosers of the war...

[@nicholasperry4730]

I learnt about Napoleon from reading Andrew Roberts book about him but epic history made me love learning about him.

[@notaidan4451]

Keep up the great work, can’t wait for Bassano, Arcole, and Rivoli!

[@MrAH2010]

I really enjoyed the new music selections for this video. It's really adds a new sense of tension and drama to the scenes. Vive le Epic History TV!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Oh! More of Napoleon's meteoric rise to glory! Thanks Epic History!

[@pax6833]

1796: Napoleon defeats the Austrians at Solferino 1859: Napoleon defeats the Austrians at Solferino Seems the Austrians do not have any luck fighting Napoleons in Italy. Really great episode and fun to see all the familiar faces before they became famous marshals.

[@МаксРогозин-е1ю]

They missed the real opportunity to finish him once and for all at Marengo.

[@omarbradley6807]

After beating the French some many times in Italy the Austrians were defeated by Napoleon. Then they become a second tier power

[@voichitadan4318]

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha 😂

[@radec5166]

in 1859 was with 37,000 Italians

[@elmascapo6588]

​@@radec5166 who proceded to run their heads into a stonewall

[@mitchycool92]

Future history classes will just play these videos. Professor: “well class today we’re about the rise and fall of Napoleon…ugh, here just watch this..”

[@RodolfoGaming]

Pretty much

[@lordbruno47]

"This effectively brought to a close one of the most critical periods of the whole 1796 campaign, which had seen success and failure for both sides. The Austrians had succeeded in relieving Mantua and capturing the French siege artillery, but Bonaparte had managed, if only narrowly, to keep his army intact, and by a brilliant piece of active defence, had not lost an inch of ground. The cost for both sides had been enormous. The Austrians finally calculated that they had lost about 12,500 men, while in his memoirs Bonaparte admitted to a loss of 7,000, though it is impossible to say how accurate this is. It was two thoroughly exhauseted and severely weakened armies that now tried to recuperate before the next phase of operations. -Extract from the end of 'Mantua to Castilgione' chapter of 'The Road to Rivoli', by Martin Boycott-Brown. Ive been reading this book for a while and its awesome to read it and then get to watch EHTV's great visualisation of the events. For anyone very interested in the Italian campaign or just the Napoleonic wars in general, i highly recommend the book.

[@duncanp1987]

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[@jasonhamby552]

Thanks!

[@enzonicolas7501]

The intro was absolutely EPIC ! Thanks for making us love history

[@AlberYouTube]

Your Napoléon videos are simply unmatched. I always look forward to these

[@toochangz]

Puts Kings and Generals to shame

[@ЯворГанев-е1в]

@@toochangz Shame is too strong. They are not that bad. But the quality of Epci History is definitly better

[@dpink4832]

This is absolutely unbelievable!! No wonder why he became emperor.. skills, luck and a those under him performed amazingly. Great video, loyal patrion awaiting the next

[@fredflintystoneea]

I remember watching the PMF Productions videos before your series came out. The fact you took this small channel and brought them on-board in making this series is a serious sign of professionalism, and quality character. Bravo.

[@AAAN451]

This episode made my day, But the closing music of this episode with Napoleon on his horse , is just breathtaking and forces you to check daily for Part 3. Can’t wait!

[@manuelapollo7988]

As an Italian from Lombardy, I watch this episode with particular interest. So far so good as always, keep up with the good job

[@prsimoibn2710]

Ah the Lombards, always so particular 🧀

[@jeffinvest1608]

We Love Napoleon! Thanks for this amazing content guys. 🍻

[@adolflenin7770]

Díky!

[@adolflenin7770]

Excelent video

[@jibreeelbinnuh1482]

Extraordinary job well done. Often I quote Napoleon to my friends, family and colleagues. Poor them, they know not that I am a big subscriber of epic history!.

[@calebshuler1789]

My gosh, what tactics, what knowledge of the battlefield Napoleon had. He was truly amazing. He made sooo many calls and and orders over all these battles. Never failed til his last. And yes, did it in his 20s at this time. A 26 year old today MIGHT be manager at Mcdonalds

[@reinhardtscheepers2349]

I think it is worth mentioning that Napoleon was no ordinary 26 year old. He was a military genius.

[@wuasilekerpici7812]

Never thought that i will like this period of history so much , the narrator, the graphics ,the style converge into a brilliant piece of art

[@lorenzod3667]

Long live Napoleon from Italy! 🇮🇹 ❤️ 🇨🇵 Epic History TV, you're an amazing channel.

[@theimmortalgrenadier3851]

Napoleone, il miglior personaggio storico che sia mai esistito. Quell'uomo aveva tutto, genio di strategia e tattica militare, ottimo innovatore, Imperatore capace e coscienzioso, politico brillante e coraggiosissimo ed intrepido eroe. Di persone come lui ne nasce una ogni miliardo. Un'orgoglio italiano (entrambi i suoi genitori erano Italiani ed è nato in Corsica, che un'anno prima della sua nascita è stata occupata dai francesi). Si, ha governato e amato la Francia, ma era Italiano.

[@leoptn9969]

@@theimmortalgrenadier3851 La Corsica non è mai stata italiana, ma genovese. Il principio stesso dell'Italia non esisteva.

[@theimmortalgrenadier3851]

@@leoptn9969 Si ok ma Genova dov'è? Anche se non c'era l'Italia unita ancora era sempre parte dell'Italia non un'altro paese

[@theimmortalgrenadier3851]

@@leoptn9969 Poi Genova è diventata parte dell'Italia, e anche se fosse genovese è comunque italiano. Non capisco il tuo problema nè la questione in sè

[@theimmortalgrenadier3851]

@@leoptn9969 Ed esisteva il Regno di Napoli e poi il Regno d'Italia dal 1805 al 1814. C'erá giá l'identitá nazionale. Perfavore informati, pazzesco che moltissimi italiani sono antipatriottici e antinazionalisti e si inventano qualunque cosa per non essere fieri della loro storia

[@MoonyPoet]

Every time I listen to an Epic History, I'm reminded how wonderful of a narrator that Charles Nove is. If I could have anyone narrate my life, it would be him.

[@Toni-ln7ye]

The Frankish empire conquests (in Charlemange's reign) would be amazing to watch after this series.

[@reallionking7825]

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[@CovfefeDotard]

Great job on another terrific video

[@kogerugaming]

Last year I was in vacation to Italy, and visited Peschiera and lake garda for a few days. The fortress is still there, and the entire scene is breathtaking. One of the most beautiful places I ever seen. I can't recommend it enough to people, spending at least 2-3 days there is a must. Nothing better than swimming in crystal-clear water, and then sipping an Aperol spritz while looking over the scene from the beach.

[@jean-louislalonde6070]

And then, while swimming in the lake, looking at the nearby road and thinking: ''Oh, there are the French fighting the Austrians''...

[@SolidAvenger1290]

It's very interesting to see Epic History covering Napoleon's early campaigns while HistoryMarche is doing an entire video series covering Eugene of Savoy's campaign in Eastern Europe under the Austrians. Eugene was one of Napoleon's military role models, and who, likely despite his grudge against Austria, began to respect them over time (between their resilience and ties to Empress Josephine)

[@mattiapacetti242]

How epic is the intro! It thrills me a lot

[@estebanvelezortiz6279]

Muchas gracias epic history tv por subir la parte 2 de la campaña de napoleon bonaparte en Italia

[@ebbu.planespotting1903]

The little corporal returns to enlighten us once more with his manoeuvres and battlefield tactics. Please lay this never end!

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[@wayoutwest7]

YES! so stoked on this series. I love you all. side note: if this campaign is of interest the Napoleonic Quarterly podcast has done an excellent job of going over it in detail with multiple PhD historians specializing in the period. some of the best scholarship I've ever heard in a podcast.

[@cosmos9688]

The updated music and sound design is awesome. Love it!

[@ebbu.planespotting1903]

The violins fit with the Italian region when you think of pieces from Vivaldi or Salieri.

[@wowyourereallyreadingthis]

Seeing all the familiar names like Murat, Bessieres and Serurier pop up makes it feel like watching a trailer of the Napoleonic Wars.

[@AlexC-ou4ju]

marshall's assemble

[@allfather5845]

When narrator said: "BAYONETS ONLY AND YOU, 32nd, MAINTAIN YOUR GLORIOUS REPUTATION" I was ready to charge as well!

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It was damn inspiring I agree

[@RoboticDragon]

Its so nice to see my name in the end credits as a supporter. You guys make the absolute best videos on Napolean. This channel is top notch and never skimps on anything.

[@KevinDowning-ok5ph]

These videos are peak youtube history content god bless you epic history tv....god bless you

[@KHK001]

Another great video! thanks EHTV as always!

[@csl7972]

I hope we can one day see Archduke Charles' Rhine Campaign against Moreau and Jourdan. Charles' career is commonly reduced to that one time he narrowly beat Napoleon at Aspern but the Rhine Campaign was the true highlight of his military career.

[@Какой-тоКактус]

And Suvorov Italian campaign!

[@TheAustrianAnimations87]

Yes, both Archduke Charles and Suvorov were brilliant commanders who deserve their own documentaries.

[@МаксРогозин-е1ю]

Suvorov in fact claimed Moreau a master of withdrawal ("мастер ретирад" in Russian).

[@roberthook8888]

Incredible series. The music, details, narrator, accuracy is superb!

[@pascal831]

HELL YES! Amazing work as always!

[@MCSalamouny]

The introduction is epic!

[@gabrielhuaraca3930]

Como siempre, una excelente reseña de la primera campaña de Napoleón Bonaparte como general en Italia. Larga vida al emperador !!!!!!

[@Tuathadana]

Brilliant video, Epic history with PMF never cease to disappoint

[@robertrosse2998]

How amazing is it that he bluffed his way out of almost certain capture at Lenato. A true testament to the man’s character and ability to adapt remarkably well to the situations presented to him. A theme we see throughout this campaign. Even more amazing is he’s only 26! I started my career at 26😅

[@ksmatch06]

This is amazing. All the tactics, details and tensions. Outanding new soundtracks too. Brillant !

[@gabrielboi3465]

In my area the resistance against Napoleon's French army became a matter of folk culture, with its protagonists being traditionally portayed in puppets shows. On and around Lake Como, in Lombardy where I live, during the french occupation an anti-french guerrilla group called "The Chatolic Army" was formed, led by the brigand Giacomo Carciocchi, who resisted the french effort to size church property and enforce military conscription. They even managed to capture a french cannon ship that was roaming lake Como and they used it in battle in 1799 when they defeated the french in a battle in Dongo, the stolen ship offered coverfire for the men that were helding off the french, while barricated in the ruins of an old medieval castle... In these cases folk legends mix with history, but i find really fascinating studying the lore of my local area :D

[@MikeBison_]

Having followed your Napoleonic Wars videos, including your documentary about the Marshalls, it’s absolutely surreal to recognize so many names here that would go on to hold so much significance less than ten years into the future.

[@porphyry17]

23:36 "...but he can not save the redoubt at Monte Medolano. Napoleon's aide-de-camp, Major Marmont, leads forward a battery to blast the position." classic!

[@Adventurous_Uncle]

I cannot overstate how badass you guys make this. I AM IN AWE

[@turnupthesun81]

Another top notch video! Keep up the great work.

[@Zeoxis6]

Love the drama when Napoleon and his army are under a lot of pressure and seeing how they get out of it. Y'all do excellent work, can't get enough!

[@AYVYN]

You have some of the most detailed historical videos on KZbin. Viewers can pause before battles and form their own strategies. I was captivated from start to finish. Thank you for continuing this series!

[@PonteBata]

God, I love this channel

[@ruhansrisrimal7734]

Ah, another time watching this live. It’s excellent work

[@AthanaSus]

The intensity, narration, graphics, and drama makes this by far the best episode you've done so far in my opinion. Great job @EpichistoryTv!

[@TheAustrianAnimations87]

Austrians: "Surrender or else..." Napoleon: **Uno Reserve Card** Austrians: "Ok, we surrender."

[@admiralofwolves]

As always, you manage to make Napoleonic history engaging with what is obviously a labor of love. Thank you.

[@mrboss9952]

As a history graduate, these videos are phenomenal. The narration, the music, the details of the commanders and areas, the battles, it’s honestly fantastic

[@Nintendo0994]

Can't like this video enough, and that music in the credits! this channel is truly a gem.

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

Napoleon was the last great captain of History, we will never see such genius ever again.

[@LordVader1094]

We may, but it'll be awhile

[@M3chUpN8y]

Another great video by EHTV and PMF!

[@jaimevenegas5582]

Another damn good video from epic history & pmf productions . 👏 Bravo

[@georgepantziarelas9655]

Awesome video ! I would really love to see a series on the Second French empire and Napoleon III. While not a military genius like his uncle and taking into consideration that his commanders and armies were nothing like those in the Napoleonic wars I find the period fascinating and very important for the course of history. Napoleon III was an incredibly ambitious man who was hoping to revive the glorious days of France. While he failed he went through great lengths to assert French influence and dominance over Europe and the World in the general. Crimean war, Second Italian war of independence, French intervention in Mexico and the Franco Prussian war were all very key moments of history and concluded the prologue of what was about to follow in WW1

[@guillaumecaillon5850]

The amount of work that goes into your videos is just crazy! You should make a video about the Nine Year's War (War of the Grand Alliance), there is really nothing about this piece of history on KZbin, but it's really an important part of France and Europe History (and maybe even the world's history). Anyway, keep up the great content ;)

[@semregob3363]

Epic TV and Historymarch, literally my two most favorite channels.

[@rhelyputra4680]

I love all the cameos from all future Marshals

[@anthonytillman6363]

27:30-27:50 Thank you for taking the time to make this shout out

[@toddgaines8476]

I LOVE this series. Narrator has such gravity when he speaks, the content is incisive, the score is awesome!!

[@XiangYu94]

*at this point **14:00** I would’ve already been bringing up the load menu to reload a previous save file* 💀

[@user-en2uz9ww8w]

This is honestly my favorite history channel, especially on this topic.

[@stuart1346]

Videos only, and you Epic History TV maintain your glorious reputation. Did Napoleon do anything strategically wrong before Wumser and Quosdanovic attacked? Surely before then he wouldn’t have known his dispositions so would be unable to do anything other than wait hoping to take Mantua to freeing up troops enabling him to launch an offensive.

[@EpichistoryTv]

One could argue that Napoleon did not give Sauret in Salò enough troops, thereby leaving the army's lines of communication vulnerable to an attack west of Lake Garda. Napoleon had a lot of ground to cover, and a siege to maintain. The roads north and west of Lake Garda were also not thought to be suitable for large forces. So it's not exactly reckless. But if Wurmser and Quosdanovich had stuck to their plan and kept driving forward, Nap would have been in an ugly situation.

[@stuart1346]

@@EpichistoryTv ok some possibly a slight lack of prudence at most. Also Wurmser didn’t really get much wrong based on the info he had. If his intelligence had been correct that could have spelled disaster. I’d say he was fairly competent overall though not spectacular.

[@seanmac1793]

@stuart1346 I would argue that perhaps waiting for the garrison at Milan to destroy and defend the Menico in the meantime would have been more prudent. Then again, I would definitely consider myself a less aggressive commander by instinct than Napeolon, and it's difficult to argue that I know better than Napeolon.

[@blecao]

@@stuart1346 Yeah Wurmser did a good job but all can get on the wrong footing due to wrong information, imagine that he advanced and there really was a concentration of forces behind him it would had been even a biger disaster as they could had tried to cut his main retreat path

[@МаксРогозин-е1ю]

Perhaps Quasdanovich needed more men and not 18 thousands. His column according to plan played a pivotal role.

[@prasannayadav4335]

A great documentary.... Worth every moment of Wait !!

[@Gokkee]

Always a delight to see vids from this channel 😀😀

[@martinwarner1178]

What a man, what a people, always liked the French. Great series. Never before, did I realise how great this period was....thanks to your excellent history teachings. Peace be unto you. Viva La Republic. (We need the same in Britain)

[@damian1807-]

After receiving orders from the Directory to divide Army of Italy into Kellerman's army in the north and Bonaparte's in the south, Napoleon writes a letter to the government: "Kellerman can command the army as well as I can, but to join Kellerman and me in Italy means to lose everything. Better one bad general than two good ones. War as well as government is a matter of tact." Anyway, he threatened the government with his resignation. Bonaparte's calculation paid off. The Directory did not risk the loss of the only winning general at that moment.

[@kf8085]

i know what channel you saw it on😊 N

[@dubbyx8490]

There's something about this channel that just sets it above the rest. I just wish they'd release videos more frequently.

[@lahire4943]

If I can add a small correction: the painting of the capture of Salo does not show the fall of Salo on 29 July but its recapture by the French on 31 July. What a great video though.