How did the World React to the Unification of Germany? (Short Animated Documentary)

[@lucasbarros551]

“France can’t have nice things” as major British foreign policy always gets me

[@harrymorris2361]

It’s been Britains Foreign policy for the last 1000 years

[@doctor_alfa]

@@harrymorris2361 no

[@rafradeki]

The thing is France has a Nice thing

[@Yormsane]

France currently watching British royal clown show - HAHAHAHA!

[@sizanogreen9900]

@@harrymorris2361 at some point it even was "france can't have france"....

[@mackenziemcinnis1879]

You know after both men had retired President Grant took a vacation to Europe with his wife where they spent some time in Germany. Otto Von Bismarck heard about this and sent a spontaneous invitation to Grant to come to his Berlin home. Grant in classic fashion upon receiving the invitation didn't hop in a spectacular carriage or bring an entourage of servants and guards but just grabbed his hat and jacket and walked there. According to the staff at Bismarck's home they got along spectacularly and spent several hours laughing, drinking, and swapping stories. What I would give to have been a fly on that wall.

[@lieshtmeiser5542]

It wouldve been interesting to observe!

[@mojewjewjew4420]

But how did they communicate? Grant spoke german?

[@mackenziemcinnis1879]

@@mojewjewjew4420 Bismark spoke English. Loved reading English Literature, philosophy, and even got fired from his first position in the Goverment for carrying on an affair with the daughter of a wealthy Englishman.

[@mojewjewjew4420]

@@mackenziemcinnis1879 Thats interesting

[@haku5864]

@@mackenziemcinnis1879 Damn u sure know your stuff my man

[@DeltaSith]

A note on the Austrian reaction: Austrians weren't just "concerned" that they might be invaded, Austrians were upset that Germany was formed and they weren't a part of it. The Imperial government of course wouldn't have wanted to cede power the Prussian emperor and join a unified Germany, but the Austrian people considered themselves German until the end of World War 2. Many people were saddened by the fact that they, as Germans, were excluded from Germany.

[@def3ndr887]

That damn iron chancellor

[@mochalo4912]

then why they formed their own country and didn't unite with germany ?the austians seem to have that "we are different" thing that touched the americans and ukrainians

[@DeltaSith]

@@mochalo4912 Because the emperor didn't want to give up his crown just to appease the people and Austria-Hungary consisted of many more peoples than just the German Austrians. That's why it took so long for Germany to unite in general - the respective monarchs didn't want to give away their power to an emperor in Vienna or Berlin. Serbs, Czechs, Bosnians, Italians, Slovakians, Slovenians, Hungarians.... It was a multi-ethnic state and only the German speakers in Germany, parts of Hungary and Czechia (the Sudetenland specifically) wanted to be a part of Germany. After World War I, the Republic of German Austria WANTED to unite with Germany, after they had lost their multi-ethnic empire. They were forbidden to do so by the Treaty of Versailles.

[@Elitist20]

'Chief German'

[@hgzmatt]

We weren't allowed to join Germany either way. The winners of the war didn't want it. Otherwise who knows what things would be like now.

[@cernejr]

History tends to have distinct phases: When not much is going on and change is difficult to come about, and when things are moving very quickly. 1870 was definitely very interesting year, the tectonic plates shifted. Then they settled down for a few decades.

[@NMahon]

“There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen” - Vladimir Lenin (allegedly)

[@Ptaku93]

Reminds me of the current year

[@joshuataylor3550]

Yeah, was much more pleasant when nothing happened.

[@mojewjewjew4420]

@@joshuataylor3550 definitely not, stagnation is worst than chaos, chaos goes away at one point, stagnation hardly.

[@iand3lond]

you may call them teutonic plates.

[@mojewjewjew4420]

Initial reaction was very *positive* especially from the french, who definitely didn't try to destroy it for the next century.

[@maddogbasil]

Nice

[@boatymcboatface4120]

Yeah they also didn't plan on an humiliating contract to the losing side after a world war.

[@pianomusicofficial8932]

Lmao

[@mojewjewjew4420]

@@boatymcboatface4120 You mean an 20 year armistice as one friendly frenchman pointed out.

[@Ywthg5w6gwvyw]

Nice

[@Dalynx09]

Otto Von Bismark giving birth to the German Empire in a hospital is the funniest thing I've seen today lmfao the creativity of this man is amazing

[@WarriorWildhead1337]

imagine trying to push a country shaped like THAT out your gooch, can't blame him for looking so tired

[@gregmiller9710]

..ahaha...i hdda go back and lQQK :P >

[@dalstein3708]

"Congratulations, it's an empire. And it will live happily... for 48 years."

[@FakeAssHandsomeMcGee_]

@@WarriorWildhead1337 😂😂😂

[@justinwolf7490]

Congrats Otto! it’s a Republic!

[@grugthecaveman4565]

Germany: *unifies* USA, Italy, and Russia: “One of us! One of us!”

[@Janoip]

If they could have somehow become allies, it would certainly have been interesting. Perhaps then an agenda against colonialism, as an argument against Great Britain/France. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@alexzero3736]

Why Russia?

[@blank1673]

Why USA?

[@Uppermoore]

Why not Osman Empire? 😁

[@cashewnuttel9054]

Gooble gobble gooble gobble.

[@sandwich2659]

"Bismark giving birth isn't real he cant hurt you" Bismark giving birth: 0:09

[@Wedry_is_best_youtuber]

:D

[@AFGuidesHD]

"Now the fun begins"

[@aceapache4914]

Lol

[@khukri_wielderxxx1962]

"France had just lost a thing, which would never NOT be funny" I love the humor on this channel 🤣

[@TheNinjaDC]

I wouldn't even say that was a joke. I think that legit was an accurate reaction of an average Englishmen learning about France f&&&ing up.

[@kristus20]

I still believe that “thing” was and is rightfully German, and shouldn’t have been given back to france because they have no respect for minorities within their country and slowly but steadily assimilate them. If upset about the balance of power when given back to germany?… then why not give it to Luxemburg or Switzerland, or even split it between them?

[@kristus20]

Feel the same about Prussia, Silesia, Memel-land, Pomerania and the Sudetenland though there the original populations were just killed, deported or in some rare cases discriminated till they left.

[@jonbaxter2254]

As a Brit, it's true. All of it.

[@christhomson8924]

WHAT WAS THE REACTION OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE????

[@johantolli372]

"France losing a thing will never not be funny" True enough!

[@sirsurnamethefirstofhisnam7986]

Something to unite brits and Germans together Is laughing at French failure

[@_blank-_]

@@sirsurnamethefirstofhisnam7986 è_é

[@ems7623]

I don't think the French losing to Nazi Germany during the initial invasion in 1939 is funny at all. It led directly to the murder of French Jews.

[@skiteufr]

@@sirsurnamethefirstofhisnam7986 that is usually the behaviour of inferior and failed nations.

[@AlamoOriginal]

@@skiteufr you know failed nations doesn't succumb to revolutions nor world wars hehe

[@sorinvonotomo]

I literally just finished a major paper on the British Liberal party reaction. Definitely three of the major sticking points for concern for them was the annexation of territory that was largely French dominated (though they wholeheartedly supported taking of lands that were German dominated), the suggestion of taking of a French colony and also suggesting to take the French fleet in the treaty. One thing they definitely seemed hopeful for was a lasting peace in Europe held together by Germany, and more specifically Wilhelm I, something they would be concerned about after his death and also the failing health of Frederick.

[@jonas1015119]

didnt it take until Wilhelm II for Germany to actually start to develop its navy? In 1871 there wasnt much too speak of iirc.

[@jantschierschky3461]

@@jonas1015119 you right, Bismarck was against naval expansion and colonies. So not cause issues with Britain. Wilhelm 2 wanted to expand be in competition with his cousin.

[@runtergerutscht4401]

In german history classes, this is called the 'external politics shift' and encompasses the new naval doctrine, as well as the ambitions to gain colonies and influence abroad. Something that the people had been pushing for since back when Bismark was chancellor. He tried to keep these ambitions to a minimum but in this period of time, they flared up and caused Germany to throw its weight around trying to impress and intimidate other nations. This backfired in the worst way for Germany, by aligning Britain with France. Something Bismarck had always been afraid of and did everything to prevent.

[@eurodoc6343]

One of those great "what ifs" of history- what if Frederick had remained healthy and enjoyed a long reign, like his father and son?

[@steamkaptain9234]

@@jantschierschky3461 hold on..the dude with a giant-ass ship named after him didn't like ships? talk about pissing on a grave (ik the name was honorary and was doing the opposite than what i say above, i'm not an idiot, just joking)

[@Nikki-tx6kh]

Victoria and Albert did a bit of trying to tie Germany politically with Britain by marrying their eldest daughter to the Prussian heir, Albert was aiming for a liberal Germany, but Bismarck quickly blocked any attempts from Vicky and Fritz to move their ideas around. Albert's idea was that Fritz would soon be king/ emperor (his dad was like 60+ back in the day) and with Vicky by his side, he would make Germany the best ally that Britain had ever had. Joke's on Albert tho. He was dead within three years and Fritz's dad lived to be in his 90s and by the time he died, Fritz also was dying and only got to be Emperor for three months before Wilhelm, that WIlhelm, came to the throne and stuffed all up.

[@thehuscarl4835]

Serious Crusader Kings 2 vibes right there. Monarchs and heirs have a habit of dying at inopportune times. And also living at inopportune times.

[@silverhost9782]

Crazy how many lives would have been saved if this plan had actually worked

[@quanghuyvo6112]

@@silverhost9782 it will be another war just with different set of allys

[@silverhost9782]

@@quanghuyvo6112 If Britain and Germany allied, and the USA remained asleep, there is no realistic coalition of countries that could have stood up to them

[@nathaniellindner313]

@@silverhost9782 One of the biggest reasons for the "Royals are all inbred" myth was due to Victoria trying to tie all of Europe's major royal houses together by blood relations, with the assumption that this would encourage peace between the great powers (this obviously wouldn't work for republican France, but hey, screw 'em). Unfortunately this didn't work out for various reasons (European leaders' competing ambitions across the world; populist anger between France and Germany; Wilhelm II being kind of not quite right mentally; Russian, Turkey, and Austria-Hungary all being in a state of gradual but accelerating collapse by the end of the 19th century etc.), but if it had worked, Europe might not have seen the massive destruction that the 20th century brought, and the political landscape of the modern world would be, well, probably totally alien to our reality.

[@rob6927]

It's also worth realizing that for centuries France has been the #1 power on the European continent. By the unification of Germany it was relegated to the second place, literally overnight. It's quite remarkable that something like that happened.

[@goofygrandlouis6296]

Au contraire. It happened all the time throughout history. In fact China might replace the US, this century.

[@angelb.823]

"How did the Great Powers react to the Greek War of Independence?". Considering that it started after the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the following congress in Vienna regarding absolute rule and suppression of republican and revolutionary elements within the majority of the European countries, it would be pretty interesting to see the action taken by the Great Powers at that time, not to mention the Anglo-Franco intervention and the Russo-Turkish war in Greece during the Greek War of Independence.

[@galanopouloc]

I can (kinda) answer that. At first the reaction amongst the great powers was very negative. The Napoleonic wars were still very fresh in Europe's memory and the name of the game was "the status quo must be maintained at all costs". This meant that the Ottoman empire, despite being the"sick man of Europe" was crucial to the status quo. So only Haiti recognized Greek independence.However while the largely conservative European governments tried to quietly quash the rebellion, the Greeks found huge sympathy in many of the European intellectuals and especially those who created the Romantic movement (examples are Lord Byron and Eugene Delacroix), as well as the more religious who sympathized with the struggling Christmas against Ottoman Muslim occupation. The romantics really gained traction, when through their arts and writings really publicized events such as the massacre of Chios, the burning of Psara and the fall of Messolongi. In the end however, even if the Greek revolution was quashed, the Balkans were slipping out of Ottoman contol regardless. The Serbs at the time more or less achieved self rule, Austo-Hungary was eyeing Bosnia and the Bulgarians and Romanians were also mulling self rule too. So the great powers of Europe switched from keeping the Ottoman status quo to gaining influence in the Balkan nations, and Greece was no exception. Russia attempted to play the "Orthodox card" but 1) it was pro Slavic and favored Bulgaria and Serbia (which became important later on) and 2) Greeks we're soured by then after they were dumped by them after the Orlov revolts. The French wanted to regain some prestige after Napoleon and the British wanted to rule the seas and keep Russia out of the Mediterranean. This they interfered on the Greek side after the sea battle of Navarino, which guaranteed Greek independence. After that more great power scheming followed, but that's a story for another time.

[@angelb.823]

@@galanopoulocIf you are Greek, congratulations for your extended explanation/Αν είσαι Έλληνας, μπράβο για την εκτενή τεκμηρίωση. If not, sorry for answering to you in Greek.

[@antodessin5679]

France 🇫🇷 Britain 🇬🇧 and Russia 🇷🇺 all supported Greece 🇬🇷 with their independence actually! Russia 🇷🇺 because they saw Greece 🇬🇷 as their brother since they are both Orthodox + the Russians hated the Ottomans and wanted allies in the region. Don’t forget that Russia 🇷🇺 wanted Constantinople to have an access to the Bosphore and Dardanelles. So obviously Greece 🇬🇷 was the best option at that time. Britain 🇬🇧 was also very helpful! They sent aids and even troops to fight alongside the Greeks. Britain 🇬🇧 even offered the Ionian islands to Greece 🇬🇷 following its Independence. France 🇫🇷 helped the Greeks because the Napoleonic ideas were still fresh in the French minds. Let’s not forget that it’s basically thanks to the French that those nationalist ideas spread around Europe. So it wasn’t really a surprise. Also the public didn’t like the Ottoman treatment towards the Greek people within their territories. Let’s not forget the massacre of Chios where the Ottomans sacked the city and enslaved innocent people and killed many people while those people didn’t even do anything in the first place. This pushed a lot Britain 🇬🇧 to support the Greeks. For what is about Austria 🇦🇹, they sided with the Ottomans. Not because they liked the Ottomans, they absolutely didn’t. The reason why they did so was simply because in their opinion, and independent Greece would cause a domino effect. Thus other minorities within the European continent will become motivated to start declaring their independence and given the fact how multiethnic the Austrian Empire was back then, it absolutely wanted to prevent that to happen. This didn’t mean that the Austrian were willing to officially declare war on Greece 🇬🇷 or send troops or anything but this showed their concern about preserving the balance of power. Don’t forget that the Austrians had also the issues of the Italian nationalists and the Pro-Kleindeutschland supporters. Austria wanted to be seen as the leader of the German world and didn’t want anyone to threaten their position. Nor the Italians nor the Greeks. That’s what I know. I don’t know personally how Spain 🇪🇸, the USA 🇺🇸 or Japan 🇯🇵 for example had reacted but this is what we learnt at school.

[@Daktarik-p8h]

I think there was a video done on this already

[@angelb.823]

@@Daktarik-p8h About Greece, History Matters mentioned the country in the videos "Why Greece didn't take Constantinople?" and "Why Cyprus is an international zone?". It was also mentioned in videos like the Fall of the Ottoman Empire and WWI in this channel. No mention of the reaction on the Greek war of independence.

[@febrian0079]

"Why did the Italian Empire failed to become a great European power while the German Empire succeed" Would be a good question

[@bader3677]

The italians were too busy eating spaghetti

[@thatdogguy9838]

Because prussia was already a great Power during Napoleon while italy was just Austrias backyard at that time

[@javierburgos7]

Climate/cultural differences mostly, I imagine. Just like southern and northern Europe.

[@TheINSANATY]

Simple answer: Italy follows a certain global rule: The souther you are, the sadder you'll get.

[@itiswilliam]

not nearly industrialised enough, economy too small to compete

[@chaosXP3RT]

2:07 Ulysses S. Grant wasn't always right. But he was the USA's first progressive president and his optimism with Germany shows that. He wasn't perfect, but he was an underrated general and president.

[@georgecarlin2097]

His administration was among the most corrupt in US history

[@timmccarthy872]

My BOY Ulysses!

[@luisandrade2254]

@@timmccarthy872 I don’t get why he has so many fans today he was quite dispised in his day even by his own party

[@ArcticTemper]

I wouldn't call Grant an underrated general, his reputation is justifiably mixed. Btw I am not American, this does not come from a point of bias.

[@virginiansupremacy]

i mostly like him because he was born in ohio

[@jpvansplunder]

Every "Fun fact" is surely to be followed by an iconic "no." Gotta love the consistancy

[@timmccarthy872]

Someday he's gonna hit us with a "Fun Fact: Yes" and it's gonna blow our minds apart

[@jpvansplunder]

@@timmccarthy872 Id literally rewind to check if I heard it right lmao

[@antonk.2748]

As a German thinking about the young empire I am always curious as to why we chose to ally Austria-Hungary which was clearly a dying power and teaming with nationalist sentiment among its 12 or 16 ethnic minorities... Could have just snatched up that last bit of German speaking Austria while the rest gains their independence

[@denniseggert211]

Because the Border between the German Empire and the Austria-Hungarian Empire was huge makes sense to secure this with a alliance. And the other powers wouldn´t have just watch Germany become a even bigger power blob right in the middle of the continent as many already feared them as they were and would have surley joined forces alongside Austria to oppose this. Thats why Bismarck said the Reich should suffice itself as it is and adviced against expansion and colonies. There is also the point that in the Big german solution Vienna would have most likely become the capital with support of the south germans and the prussians like Bismarck opposed this in favor of Berlin.

[@actin9294]

Short answer: Austria wasn't annexed because of far-sighted planning of Bismarck. Wilhelm I wanted to take some territory from Austria but Bismarck threatened to resign if that happened. Bismarck also didn't want to take Alsace-Lorraine from France so to not antagonize them long-term. And after the unification Bismarck wanted to preserve peace and status quo as much as possible since Germany was surrounded by powerful neighbours on all sides and would most likely lose if they all ganged-up together. He preserved Austria as he thought they could be an ally against Russia. And after the unification he formed The League of Three Emperors with Austria and Russia so that the latter wouldn't befriend France. This league failed Bismarch was fired.

[@TheLoraxshadenough]

Bismarck knew even with Austria's incompetence they would provide more value as an ally then to take the German territory and most likely kill the old empire and create more possible rivals. Really wish Bismarck hadn't been fired by Wilhelm II, he was a genius statesman and could have kept the balance of Europe together for a while longer than it lasted.

[@xenotypos]

Germany needed allies. Britain was now a rival for the number 1 spot in Europe, and France clearly wouldn't have allied with Germany. So in Europe that only left Russia and Austria-Hungary. Why not Russia ? I don't really know actually, but I guess they were still kind of rivals, and rivals+neighbours never ends well. Germany in the end had to ally with the weakest of the Great Powers I mentioned. Which was still a powerhouse, don't be fooled by how they are made fun of nowadays.

[@hkchan1339]

You don’t want all the other Great powers to gang up on you like Napoleon

[@fr0ntend]

Imagine if Russia and Germany was able to form a full alliance. They would literally be unstoppable. The technological and industrial might of germany, with russias numbers and resources... oh my... In hindsight form the heavens i bet both Nicholas and Willhelm regret not trying harder to make an alliance work.

[@daniel6009]

Agreed. Keep in mind Germany itself had a much larger population then the UK and France itself at that time (excluding colonies). Coupled with Russia which had more than twice the population Germany had they could've fielded an army of nearly unmatchable size.

[@TheLoraxshadenough]

Damn Austria and it's constant making bigger issues in the Balkans. Ended the league of the 3 emperor's, if only Bismarck wasn't removed by Wilhelm II. Third time would have been the charm.

[@Tom-2142]

Why would Germany ally with a nation that by ww1, it wanted to annex land from?

[@darth0tator]

@@Tom-2142 Germany wanted to annex russian lands in WW1? never heard that, where did you get that from? also Bismarcks idea was to isolate france to ensure germanys dominance...therefore germany needed either russia or GB or both...and then Willy came along pissed everyone off

[@xenotypos]

@@darth0tator Isn't natural that the (seemingly) dominant power want to expand ? Competition quickly becomes the main drive, which generally makes the dominant power more isolated. That being said, while I never believed in a German-UK alliance (as they were the two strongest powers, thus rivals), maybe it would have been possible with Russia. I wonder why it was impossible.

[@aldotorres1983]

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend... and eventual enemy." - Russian proverb (possibly}

[@CarthagoMike]

_"The enemy of my enemy is my enemy"_ - Soviet proverb (possibly)

[@lukeparslow6780]

@@CarthagoMike *Balkan lifestyle

[@Punaparta]

"Russia has two permanent allies: The Army and the Navy."

[@Mesopotamia-v6d]

and the Winter​@@Punaparta

[@smaguy64]

"Now draw her giving a birth" You really done it.

[@thatdogguy9838]

I had my final exam about "did the unification cause the first World war?" My answer was no since Bismarcks foreign policy was brilliant and it was only Wilhelm II. Fault. But i loved this exam, it was so geopolitical

[@maddrone7814]

Sad part is since they probably know so little, they’re gonna say you’re wrong

[@user-op8fg3ny3j]

Mad as march hares

[@Tijaxtolan]

a true historian knows that theres never a single cause in any historical event

[@Hutchyy]

@@Tijaxtolan Yeah but the question leads you to say "this was a significant cause, however there were other factors which are ... and were/were not more important"

[@drearyplane8259]

That's not how these kind of questions work... you can argue either point

[@mustard5005]

I have a suggestion: “How did other European nations react to the partition of Poland-Lithuania?”

[@ElBandito]

Meh, I bet.

[@sarthakbikrampanta8342]

The ottomans reacted by trolling the Austrians, Prussians and Russians with the 'Where is the deputy of Lehistan?' for 119 years

[@dtikvxcdgjbv7975]

Good one.

[@purplespeckledappleeater8738]

They probably celebrated it. In historical context this was a time period where war was do or die. The Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth was weak, thus deserved to be annexed.

[@abstract_geographika]

Three major European powers (Russia, Prussia, Austria) were responsible for the partition. Ottomans were not pleased. That leaves Britain, France, Spain....as Italy was not yet unified at the time. I guess they were too busy with their colonialism and didn't really bother.

[@jambudvipi]

0:50, British: _”France had just lost a thing, which would never not be funny”_ LOL

[@publicminx]

such contexts are exactly what the German term 'Schadenfreude' is meant for ...

[@dannyarcher6370]

_France had just lost a thing which would never not be funny._ Fact check: true.

[@krips22]

When was the last time we've seen the UK (or the USA for that matter) fight in a 1vs1 against a big power that is stronger, with more population, with equal or superior technology, a major industrial nation (etc...), again? The Brit empire was made by conquering the weaker people around the world while fighting the powerful European nations (for instance France) by participating in big coalitions, when needed, well protected behind their additional layer of protection: the sea. The French on the other hand have been tested throughout their history given the fact that they were surrounded by powerful nations (and still had to try to compete around the world with the naval power that was the UK). UK: Yay! we defeated the Indians and the Zulus all by ourselves, we are so much better at war than the French (that only defeated the major nations of Europe and basically conquered most of the European continent!) ;)

[@Tom-2142]

@@krips22 sounds like a fantastic cope, still a cope though. Also if you think the Indians were a backward people at a severe technological deficit then you’re historically illiterate.

[@krips22]

Tom 2142: _"sounds like a fantastic cope, still a cope though"_ I'm pretty sure what I said works well. A proof being that you didn't even try to counter-argument against it :) _"if you think the Indians were a backward people at a severe technological deficit then you’re historically illiterate"_ Fun fact: Battle of Adyar (1746) This battle involved 300 French soldiers and 700 Sepoys (thus 1,000 fighters) of the French East India Company, which had recently captured nearby Madras from the British, and a much larger force of 10,000 men belonging to Anwaruddin Muhammed Khan, the Nawab of the Carnatic, who sought to take Madras from the French. The French decisively defeated the larger Carnatic force 1 VS 10. I know.... that was just a fluke... right? Nothing to do with differences in technology and European tactics. But I know the Indians could do better: First battle of Pollilur in 1780: 7,000 British VS 2,000 to 3,000 Indian cavalry and rocket-men using rocket devices. Result: Indian (Mysorean) victory. The British being routed and some captured. Needless to say that the Brits quickly reacted and it was soon enough just a bad embarassing memory.

[@ChrisCrossClash]

@@krips22 😂😂Here we have some French tits, always have to bring Britain into it, you guys are obsessed, We kicked Napoleon out of Egypt, we kicked his arse at sea trying to invade the UK and knocked you guys out of North America, so cut the B.S saying they can't beat France 1 on 1.

[@krips22]

@@ChrisCrossClash _"😂😂Here we have some French tits, always have to bring Britain into it. you guys are obsessed"_ Erm... You realize that you're replying to a comment that answers back to gratuitious mocking words about France in the Franco-Prussian war in 1870 in a video from a British guy (as if the UK could have faced Prussia and its German allies in 1870 and not being trounced.... Keep on wallowing in your delusions, guys). How can you criticizing me for defending the honor of my country? Who fired first? You guys can't complain for the backslash. Someone needs to remind you that you are living in an illusion of superiority (we don't know if you're better, the only thing we know for a fact is that you're luckier (for living on an island - with no powerful enemies at your borders. Back then you could focus on preying on weaker peoples throughout the world)). You guys can only be arrogant and insulting behind your sea, far from any direct military threats - unlike France. The truth is that France play(ed) the game in "hard" mode, while you guys play(ed) the game in "easy" mode. :Þ _"We kicked Napoleon (...)"_ The UK barely faced France in the Napoleonic wars, and rarely in 1 VS 1. In Waterloo, The troops led by the duke of Wellington were in an important percentage Dutch and German - not even mentionning the Prussians at the end - plus, after ONE GENERATION of constant wars (1792-1815, that's 23 yrs) against almost the whole Europe, France was kind of blooded white and by the final years had to rely on young unexperienced troops. The Peninsular war was kind of a secondary front where it took 5 years to oust the French for The British (also w/ some German Troops (KGL)), the Portuguese and the Spaniard troops - with the local population in full guerilla mode. No major British participation on the major battlefields of Europe until the end. Even the Anglo-Russian invasion of the Netherlands in 1799 was defeated by a Franco-Dutch army. So keep your head cool. _"knocked you guys out of North America"_ France was totally outnumbered both in troops and population (Back then, the British North American colonies had more than 1 M inhabitants while New France had between 75 k and 90 k inhabitants) - and France was somehow winning at the beginning of the seven yrs war, in north America. The defeat there owed a lot to the British navy preventing from bringing more troops in North America, besides France was busy with the war on the continent (while the UK could focus more in attacking the French colonies in North America and in south-east India), and unlike the UK that could focus on its navy in its history because it's an island with no powerful neighbours to worry about, France definitely couldn't as it's a continental power surrounded by other nations and thus had to focus on its land army first (but still had to try to compete worldwide with the naval power that was the UK - and thus at a disadvantage at sea and in its "beyond the seas" territories). _"so cut the B.S saying they can't beat France 1 on 1"_ I can't remember saying that. I just said that while the Brit guy of the video (and always so many Anglo-saxon dudes commenting below such videos) taunt the French for losing in 1870 (and ww2) - like they are so much better at war (yet they basically showed nothing in 19th c. (against worthy opponents)) - there is actually no reason to do so: They have no reason to brag and taunt. There is no actual rational reason to think the UK would have done any better in the same situation. In 19th c. (post-1815), what did the UK face militarily-speaking beside non-European nations with a strong technological disadvantage (Beside the Russian empire in the crimean war, but the British army didn't particularly shine there. Also France had far more troops and it's the French victory at the battle of Malakoff in 1855 that led to the fall of Sevastopol (while the simultaneous british attack on the Great Redan failed) and thus the final victory of the allies)? France did face European armies in 19th c. (e.g. the the Austrians in 1859, and of course the Prussians and their German allies - back then the most efficient army in the world). Why would you guys brag and taunt, as if you had prevailed in challenging fights similar to what France faced in that general timeframe?... You guys are self-intoxicating and living in a dream. You're actually in no position to mock.

[@no.6660]

I have 2 questions that I need to ask history matters. 1. What happened to the end of the year Q and A 2. You have hinted at doing a video about the industrial revolution for a while now. Are you ever going to do that or did you scrap the idea?

[@kilpatrickkirksimmons5016]

I've got a goofy Reece's ad playing rn but I've already hit like. The only short history vids I don't roll my eyes at. You can tell from the jokes, surprisingly accurate square people, and maps that these dudes do the research.

[@joellema9879]

I HATE those Reese’s ads. Like the narrator is annoying as hell! Uhhh Reese’s did you wake up like this? Dude, shut up. God I hate those ads!

[@chrisigoeb]

When I first read of the german wars of unification It made me very happy. So proud of the history of my country. (Especially the era bismarck ofc)

[@ems7623]

I never understand the need to be "proud" of one's country. It's not like we were alive then doing something to contribute to it directly. We just happened to be born in the aftermath - another thing we had nothing to do with. Everything that happens before our childhood is quite literally out of our control - whether it is positive or negative. My feelings about my own country's history of violent racism and its history of embracing Enlightenment virtues are exactly the same. They happened. I stepped into this world and found myself surrounded by the after-effects of them both. What i do now with racism and enlightenment virtues is completely up to me - and I can choose, if I like, to do something I can be proud of, or not.

[@nickbell4984]

@@ems7623 So I'm British. Got a history of violence and racism. But am I proud of my countries past? Sort of. Britain invented a lot of things and was the major player in spreading democracy in Europe. We had the largest navy in the world for well over 100 years. In 1940 we faced Nazi Germany alone until they invaded the USSR (of course we had our empire but still). What I am proud of is the advancement we made in the industrial revolution and how good of an impact that is on the world today.

[@chrisigoeb]

@@nickbell4984 you also spread technology in your colonies and also educated the local populace. Without Europe Africa would be worse off really

[@chrisigoeb]

@@ems7623 well I do

[@Janoip]

@@ems7623 Well, you are happy/proud of your grandparents, what they have achieved. And you can be proud of your country, like you can be proud of your children, even though their achievements are not directly yours. Everyone who pays taxes, does voluntary work, invents things, keeps the country running, contributes something to the country as it is, so you can also be proud of it.

[@FuchsHund]

2:44 I have always seen the map of the German Empire as it would be stretching its arm as much as it can so it can flip Russia off

[@KatDoesWeather]

Ive seen it as a simple thumbs up

[@AnotherLuckyStar]

Every time I see the borders of the German Empire I get so happy for some reason, it's just so aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

[@sirironsights2456]

Global warming did its number there

[@Zaytoon-zm2eu]

Exactly, It looks as if Germany was stretching her arms, especially in the east. But then later it was reduced to a country trapped in a rectangle, or something like that.

[@flutee6162]

Thicc nation

[@Moromom22]

For real. Seeing the old German empire size gives me pride for a country I've never stepped in.

[@Deeds_of_Love]

I find the current german borders very pleasing. It fits nicely on an A4 paper.

[@GodSaveYoutube]

Great Britain: Look, I don't really like you, but what you did to France was pretty hilarious Belgium: ... Sweden-Norway: ... Denmark: ... Austria-Hungary: Please don't hurt me. We're buddies, right? Russia: Good job, my brother. We absolute monarchist must stick together Italy: Good job, mi amico. We must stick together in this heated climate of Europe United States: Well done, Germany. You're like us you know. You can be the start of a rising democracy in Europe France: *TO. HELL. WITH. GERMANY!!!!!*

[@qe9573]

Italians don't say amigo lmao that's spanish

[@αστρον]

​@@qe9573 amico then

[@oi-cj1pz]

Is it weird that i imagined that last part in a Spy from TF2 voice?

[@ZioMcCall]

Mi Amico ☠

[@arisaka233]

0:03 did bolivar and san martin just appear in history matters? historic moment

[@wooflechien11121]

Merci!

[@michellegentilozzi6268]

1:29 god that map tho Germany be lookin THICCCC

[@thenationaltimelyactionhou9328]

Germany: *Unifies* Everyone else: “You weren’t supposed to do that!”

[@vectorkingsoli]

err no? the video clearly says there were people who were pleased with the unification

[@princedank]

France and England : *Enemies for 1000 years* Germany : *Exists* France and England : We are best friends!

[@mranonymous2830]

It’s Britain not England

[@Yora21]

Germany: "But we hate Britian too!" France and Germany: We are not best friends!

[@duwang8499]

@@Yora21 If anything it was the Germans trying to be friends with the UK, while a good bunch of the UK already started to hate Germany since 1871.

[@mranonymous2830]

@ThelastTiger Britain not England.

[@shawnv123]

@@mranonymous2830 ok but england was frances enemy and in 1707 it became britain but still the same thing still the same enemy of france

[@ohuckabee]

I always figured France and England's reaction to Germany was like if Goku and Vegeta were fighting, and all of a sudden they looked over to see Cell just standing there.

[@brandonlyon730]

Love how the Ottomans and Spain became so irreverent at this point in time, they don’t get any major mention of there reaction in this video.

[@armandom.s.1844]

Spanish reaction to German unification was almost non relevant because the country was immerse in a huge political crisis. It was so hard that one city, Cartagena (ancient Carthago Nova or New Carthage for those who like Ancient History), proclaimed independent, tried to become part of USA and declared war on Germany.

[@TheMoviePlanet]

2:17 "The Italians were pleased with the birth of Germany"...but, but, but Garibaldi fought on the French side!

[@alanpennie8013]

Ah yes but you see there were two phases to the war. In the first France, led by Napoleon III attacked Germany to stop it unifying. (It's a bit more complicated but that's what it boils down to.) Everyone (including Italians) thought The French were being stupid and sided with The Germans. However after France repudiated Napoleon III and dethroned him The Germans insisted on continuing the war to annex two French provinces. In this second phase opinion was on the side of France, and so Garibaldi was sent to help out.

[@alex_zetsu]

Remember that after the Napoleonic Wars, France was seen as basically Number One in terms of military. Even though Napoleon I himself was beaten, they didn't dismantle the French Army, just gave it to the Bourbons. Once those guys were overthrown and then the next government was taken over by Napoleon III, on paper he still had a badass army and the world knew it, so at the time it was very surprising he lost.

[@thunderbird1921]

And remember Napoleon III defeated Russia as well as kicked the crap out of Austria and China, so to perform as badly as they did against the Prussians' German alliance was indeed stunning.

[@gabilax2745]

@@thunderbird1921 They really managed to take France by surprise, usually France was always the one going on the offensive but in this war it was one of the first time where the French were fighting on their own territory.

[@SvenElven]

@@gabilax2745 Napoleon III 'was' on the offensive. Until he wasn't.

[@Fox13440]

Germans had more mens so i m not surprised by the french loss

[@DidamDFP]

True, no one expected the French to get steamrolled like that. Also led to many army reforms throughout the entire world since the French army was seen as a role model and inspiration up until the Franco-German war after which it was recognized that France was no longer the strongest military power in the world.

[@WayOutGaming]

"Russia's reaction was mostly positive" Well... The Kaiser and the Czar must've played some Mario Party, cause that friendship didn't last long.

[@nts821]

Alexander II was William I's nephew

[@Sceptonic]

It was the military generals that wanted war and pressured the Kaiser/Czar to mobilize and declare war.

[@deadlive3212]

It’s also because Wilhelm II was stupid.

[@atocanboi409]

worse... they played monopoly

[@lynn4062]

@@deadlive3212 Stupid enough to think that he could get the car to negotiate a peacfull solution instead of mobilizing against his only big ally.

[@anman135gamer6]

Great video as always! I have an interesting question: How did Europe react to the Monroe Doctrine?

[@alanpennie8013]

It wasn't popular in Spain. I don't think anyone else was very interested (apart from Canning, British Foreign Secretary, who was very happy indeed).

[@brandonlyon730]

France in 1861: Sorry what was that again?

[@scottabc72]

They mostly ignored it

[@plaguedoc7727]

Well, everybody who benefited from the Marshall Plan probably just decided that it was ok as long as they can lick up some money from it. Sovereignty doesn't matter when your country is a smoking ruins.

[@stevejohnson3357]

There is something to be said for simple yet beautiful animation combined with wonderful writing ("which will never not be funny.") especially in a sea of videos that fail at both.

[@matthewriffel188]

Happy Patreon supporter here. And I LOVE the graphic of the German Empire swaddled in a diaper. That’s great.

[@jamesbissonette8002]

Another wonderful upload! Love this channel

[@Algerreichen]

it's the legend himself!

[@HerrFresh]

It’s the man himself.

[@Toverneger]

You are a legend! Thank you for keeping History Matters afloat with your continued financial support!

[@j.w.b5048]

0:41 ironic that France complained about this after waging war against German lands for centuries.

[@keithfaust8925]

I would love an episode on the Boer War(s) or anything about South Africa.

[@trisblackshaw1640]

Seconded and thirded.

[@Jotari]

More about Africa in general would be nice.

[@christianweibrecht6555]

History matters can hopefully inform many people that Botswana exists An African country that experienced a smooth transition to Independence because its leaders where competent and caring while their former British overlords actually help them prepare for Independence

[@ninnoah8814]

0:52 i love this

[@samarkand1585]

2:32 thankfully France would never let that happen again

[@adamkerman475]

Ooof, cold.

[@Failure_studios29090]

France needed half the world as allies lol, Germany on top 😂

[@CAM8689]

​@@Failure_studios29090half the world needed france to....france dominated the various German states for centuries including austria

[@alfiestephenson4434]

I don’t know if you’ve already done this; but I would like to see a Vedic detailing the Romanov’s reaction to the death of Rasputin/ the Russian revolution

[@zaho87]

Basically everyone: "Congrats on becoming an new unified nation. Sooo... Which side are you on, Germany?" Germany (stares intensely at the map of whole Europe): *"Mein!"*

[@fuxihutterer8088]

?

[@familygash7500]

*VIDEO SUGGESTION:* How did the other European powers react to the proclamation of The Second French Empire with Napoleon III? Didn't it raise any red flags considering... past events? Was there ever even a possibility of there being an Eighth Coalition War?

[@alanpennie8013]

Cautiously. There was a good deal of alarm but no one wanted to attract French hostility by making an unfriendly gesture. The Tsar did ruffle some feathers by referring to the new emperor as "friend" rather than "brother".

[@Lyendith]

@@alanpennie8013 Bismarck: "Guess I’ll take care of it. Watch and learn."

[@ИнИс-щ8д]

@@alanpennie8013And then Napoleon 3 thanked Nicholas 1, saying (or writing, I don’t remember): Brothers are not chosen, but friends are.

[@alanpennie8013]

@@ИнИс-щ8д He showed tact.

[@mkmc94]

That's a really good question.

[@thunderluke6432]

I've been waiting for a video covering these reactions since long time ago. I thank you sincerely.

[@stormtrooper2466]

I’ve been looking forward to this video

[@benw4409]

"The war started because of the vile Hun and his vicious empire building" "George, the British Empire covers at present a quarter of the globe, whilst the German Empire consists of a small sausage factory in Tanganyika. I hardly think we can be absolved on the imperialistic front"

[@Yora21]

"I heard the war started when a guy named Archie Duke shot an ostrich, because he was hungyry."

[@deiansalazar140]

What is this a reference to?

[@PalaceExileJGB]

@@deiansalazar140 A BBC documentary (sorry comedy) called Blackadder Goes Forth with Rowan Atkinson. It is set in the trenches during the First World War. Well worth a watch, especially the brilliant scene where Blackadder somehow knows the top secret British plans for attacking the German lines.

[@gabork5055]

@@deiansalazar140 Blackadder.

[@HauptgefreiterB]

@@deiansalazar140 The British comedy series "Blackadder" with Rowan Atkinson (the actor also playing Mr. Bean), these references are from part 4 Blackadder goes forth. Really good series, although the first ones is imho the weakest.

[@cgt3704]

In romania at the time, the reaction to the unification was not very well shall we say. In fact, many romanians hoped that France would succeed and now seeing that a non latin power upset them, because they feared Germany would try to help Austria-Hungary to supress any hopes for their own unification with Transylvania. There was also a growing hatred for the Prince, Carol i whi was related to the German Emperor. There was even an attempt by the liberals to anolish the monarchy, and so in 1871 they declared the Republic of Ploiești. It failed in less than a day. And Carol even tought of abdicating the throne but was convinced by the conservatives and Wilhlm i to remain. That payed off as there will not be any attempt to establish a republic for the rest of Carol and his nephew's reign.

[@dtikvxcdgjbv7975]

Republic of Ploiesti. I did not know that.

[@cgt3704]

@@dtikvxcdgjbv7975 thats cause it failed so hard

[@antodessin5679]

Love 💖 Germany 🇩🇪 from Lebanon 🇱🇧! Here in Lebanon we love 💕 Germany very much! When you mention Germany to a Lebanese person their reaction is most probably goanna be positive 😃 Germany 🇩🇪 is seen here as a generous, welcoming and respectful country that cares not only for itself but also for the human rights! And the biggest proof is how they welcomed warmly the refugees coming from our neighbours and how respectful they were towards them! My uncle has schizophrenia and he had health issues, he immigrated to Germany 🇩🇪 and there they looked after him and they gave him everything that he couldn’t receive here. They helped him so much! We indeed know that Germans might seem rude and cold but in the end they have a heart 💓 made out of gold (in Lebanese Arabic we use it to say that they are so friendly) Plus, I love 💖 German culture and language! I’m learning German 🇩🇪 and I am enjoying 😉 it!!!! Love 💖 Germany 🇩🇪 from Lebanon 🇱🇧 And congratulations for your unification! 🇱🇧 💓 🇩🇪

[@Janoip]

As a German, I thank you for your words. I had also seen some videos from the 2014 World Cup, that some Lebanese were for Germany and even cars with German flags are driven around. I hope in any case, that you finally get back on your feet in Lebanon and you can look into a good future, especially after all the events like the explosion & the refugees you have taken in. Have a nice day. ヽ(✿ﾟ▽ﾟ)ノ

[@lahelia9691]

We don't want nor need your admiration. And don't come here, we don't want any more Immigrants or Refugees. ITS Not the German people who took in the Refugees, but our Masters the USA. Germany is No free country.

[@lahelia9691]

Are you a real German or an Immigrant?

[@SimpleMinded221]

Im sorry but this is such a weird and pathetic comment. Lebanese people, atleast most, have a weird inferiority complex to Europeans and the fact you shared that proves it. Why do Lebanese people feel that way if they actually do ? So sad.

[@antodessin5679]

@@Janoip Danke Shön 😁 sorry for my bad 🤗 German

[@stewieg9628]

"France losing a thing will never *not* be funny" is one of the most funniest thing I've ever heard this year, I love it

[@太守苏定交趾]

back in 1871 no one could imagine how the second industrial revolution could make germany so much more powerful than france🇫🇷

[@cashewnuttel9054]

The one thing I don't find funny is why Africa is still very poor.

[@krips22]

Said the Brit guy (doing this video) from a country which (unlike France) had no powerful neighboring nations and was well-protected by an additional layer of protection: the sea. When did we see the Brits fight in a 1 vs 1 a powerful country with a bigger (or even ~equal) population, powerful industry, and equal or superior military technology? All we know about their military prowesses is that they were able to vanquish the Indians and Zulus all by themselves :) Fun fact: All of what I said above basically works for the USA as well.

[@cashewnuttel9054]

@@krips22 We should pit the US and UK against each other. My money's on the UK.

[@CAM8689]

​@@cashewnuttel9054us always beats uk

[@emperornapoleon6204]

The thumbnail is delightful.

[@lydiathealien]

As a German learning about this in history at the moment, I know how to annoy my teacher from now on

[@attiepollard7847]

Wait a minute your German teachers never taught you how the current Germany came into be?

[@lydiathealien]

@@attiepollard7847 we were told about how the current Germany was made. But he never told us how the rest of the world reacted

[@ArthurCSchaperMR]

"Birth of a new nation" picture was brilliant and funny.

[@Tijaxtolan]

I like the direction this anime is heading, i hope there isnt any war in future seasons!

[@AlexanderMikhailov629]

And everyone live happily ever after

[@CarthagoMike]

The Bismarck arc was pretty good, lets hope the Wilhelm I arc won't disappoint.

[@Axemantitan]

It can't be a coincidence that Britain starting making friendly overtures to the United States in the 1870s. They made a conscious effort to overcome old grievances and become allies.They had a new, powerful rival in Europe and they knew that they couldn't rely on other European powers. If the British Empire had to contend with Germany, they would want America on their side.

[@dagmarvandoren9364]

Oh England. Eiffersuchtig auf deutschland. And it had to engage the USA.....always solit berween USA and Europa....and the queenie....in the USA its also their queen.....nothing will change...all so predictable. Human nature

[@ChrisCrossClash]

I mean Britain and America were on good terms really after the war of 1812 to be honest.

[@Axemantitan]

@@ChrisCrossClash Not quite. Britain nearly intervened in the American Civil War on the side of the Confederacy. It was the rise of a united and powerful Germany that caused them to seek reproachment with the United States.

[@ChrisCrossClash]

@@Axemantitan Germany never did get the better of Britain though.

[@αστρον]

​@@ChrisCrossClash But it took it down with it

[@craigkdillon]

I love the image of Otto Von Bismarck in a hospital bed, as a mother giving birth to the new Germany. Ouch ! That must have hurt.

[@MichaelSmith-ij2ut]

As a unified central European power myself, I really appreciate seeing this

[@xXDrocenXx]

Liechtenstein? 🤔

[@esochibuike8477]

@@xXDrocenXx Why did you do him dirty 😂

[@xXDrocenXx]

@@esochibuike8477 don't forget little Liechtenstein 🤗 That's everything my brain scrambled together 😆

[@Hand-in-Shot_Productions]

I found this video to be quite informative! As an American, I found it interesting that President Grant found the unification of Germany to be comparable to the founding of the United States. From an 1871 standpoint, it would make sense, since both are modern, newly-founded, federations with states represented in a national legislature. All that's not even mentioning how nowadays, Germany is one of the US's main allies, and how 13.3% of Americans are of German descent!

[@ethanmcfarland8240]

In a way Grant got his wish. At horrifying costs

[@ADMICKEY]

@@ethanmcfarland8240 eh, could've been worse

[@Hand-in-Shot_Productions]

@@ethanmcfarland8240 Indeed! Germany got its Federal Republic eventually... but only after being defeated in a world war twice and getting an autocrat once! Thanks for mentioning it!

[@publicminx]

@@Hand-in-Shot_Productions actually without WW1 (which also most likely caused WW2) and after everything settling a bit more down it is more likely that Germany indeed slowly evolved more and more to a typical democracy with a show-aristocracy like still some culturally quite similar countries have ...

[@tepesobrejac4360]

Fun fact: In Romania the francophile librals were so angry on the Germans at the start of the war that they tried to overthrow the country's German prince, Carol I, and establish a republic. It was quite stupid of them to say the least...and their revolt was put down.

[@reginaldinoenchillada3513]

I love your stuff. Thnx for creating content. As actual history, it never gets old.

[@pagansbasin6657]

Bismarck after unifying Germany: I’d like to thank my sponsors, James bizonette, Kelly moneymaker…

[@Nyx773]

🥱

[@Hutchyy]

Boogly woogly

[@alanpennie8013]

@@Hutchyy Spinning Three Plates.

[@lucianboar3489]

I love this kind of reaction videos. I'd like to see more obscure pairings, like how Bolivia reacted to the Danubian Principalities uniting :) or what did African states think of what was happening in mid to late 19th century Europe. Before they were colonised.

[@ottovonbismarck5067]

A very interesting video! What I think would be an interesting thing to talk about as well is how the world reacted to the Frankfurt Assembly, considering it almost saw a German Empire (including the German parts of the Austro-Hungarian Empire) arise with a constituational democracy like Britain, or potentially even a Republic.

[@trollon1232]

You have no idea how long i have waited for something like this. I praise you my Lord

[@alparslankorkmaz2964]

Nicely explained.

[@arishokqunari1290]

1:12 too sad taht Britain saw them as a potential enemy, when GB an Prussia were longtime allies

[@mcj88]

Another interesting British reaction to the formation of Germany was in literature, as a wave of "invasion" stories, fearful of a German invasion of Britain, washed over the islands in the last quarter of the 19th century; during which a young Herbert George Wells thought "what if this, but with Martians instead of Germans?", which gave us _The War Of The Worlds_ in 1897.

[@lenseclipse]

I'm pretty sure The War of the Worlds was a critique on British colonialism

[@phnv]

@1:57 "They were both absolutist conservative powers and there was zero chance they'd come to blow themselves [frolic through fields of flowers]" . Actually there was an unbelievable 0,0......01 percent chance the Kaiser would send a certain Lenin to Russia in a desperate act, indirectly giving the final push on both Monarchies.

[@abnakimaanlicht2109]

short powerfull funny entertaining and educational great work

[@rayoflight62]

This is an excellent summary of the feelings and of what was going on in Europe during the second half of the XIX century. Thank you!

[@efulmer8675]

I love that all of the neighbors were like "How can we get Germany on our side so we can benefit/not lose things?" and then the US on the other side of the world was like "cool!"

[@FrankBenson1]

Thanks for this video. Please, make the "How did the World React to the Unification of Italy?" video in future.

[@tyrport]

France only had Alsace-Loraine because Louis 14th had stolen it. The two major cities are Metz and Strasberg. As you can see, two very French sounding cities.

[@admiral-on-bridge7190]

*Strasburg

[@USSFFRU]

What do you mean? It's clearly very French!

[@iankemp1131]

Went to Colmar a few years back and was surprised to find that it is basically the best preserved German mediaeval city. If we go by sounds of names, Alsace sounds Germanic but Lorraine definitely sounds French.

[@t.xaviersalgado4106]

i just looove your patrons... especially spinning 3 plates

[@huntercurry8604]

Something about this one made it so interesting to watch. God the 10+ minute videos were great. Historia Civilis kinda scratches the same itch. The detail being much deeper than what is presented in history classes is wonderful.

[@davididiart5934]

1:16 That guy in the middle is missing an arm. Is that a cheeky reference to a real one-armed general or officer or something?

[@dcr645]

yes

[@pridelander06]

"...The sheer surprise at how quickly France had lost." France: Hope that never happens again... 20th Century: *I'm about to end this man's whole career.*

[@Yora21]

"There must be something wrong with our guns. And our generals."

[@sskuk1095]

20th century: "There's another one!"

[@POINTS2]

Fun Fact: No, will never get old

[@charliespurr7325]

2:05 He's so unimpressed by the US lol

[@kevinmartinez1477]

Loved this episode! I laughed a lot at the begging when you showed us the Gran Colombia flag with probably Simon Bolivar and Santander mad at an Argentine president (I think it’s San Martin) 🤣🤣 Can’t wait to see more episodes on South America stuff, specially Venezuelan history.

[@mrcharlyie5393]

Seguramente sean Bolivar y Santander mirando a Fernando VII. De hecho pensaba que Bolivar era el de bigote y quería comprobar si el otro de la izquierda era San Martín o alguien más así que gracias por el comentario.

[@awakenedaristocrat]

00:37 It is important to say, and this is most often not done, that although france annexed it quite a few times in history via force elsace lorraine was ALWAYS german inhabited. Even after WW2 and before WW1 the people living there regarded themselves as germans but since then they got heavily assimilated into french culture and language. Well I gues they should call themselves lucky as they didn't get mordored, rapped, and much worse when the war ended, like their fellow prussian, bohemian countrymen(and many other german peoples)

[@ronmaximilian6953]

I don't think it's a coincidence that many small or new countries in southern Europe and the Balkans all suddenly chose German monarchs or their monarchs married into German families. Germany could have been much more liberal had Frederick the third become king and emperor sooner and had he not been such a smoker. Kaiser Frederick III was married to the oldest daughter of British Queen Victoria and was both a liberal and reformer.

[@larsgutsein3910]

Choosing a German monarch is probably not the right word. You need a king. Greece: Well, then, we have a gifted, literate, patriotic diplomat from Corfu, who could... European powers: Nonsense. We give you the imbecile product of generations of aristocratic inbreeding. He is still a minor, but he will do better than anyone you could field in the next couple of centuries. And Otto was not the Greek's first choice.

[@glassesmemerman]

Vicky 2 Player: * Unified Germany * The rest of Vicky's 2 players: Uk please do something!

[@botcontador3286]

I just love these 3 minutes history lessons.

[@Ryan-ij3ge]

Love you videos! I recommend you to all my history interested friends!

[@canuckprogressive.3435]

1:36 Franz Ferdinand is looking a little worried. That said how the heck does he make these two dimensional blockheads look exactly like who they are supposed to be?

[@AlekWheeler]

As a Canadian, it’s always been weird to me that Canada was a country technically before Germany( yes it’s was just a crown colony with no real, FINAL, saying powers, but it’s still the baseline all Canadians use)

[@sainters7]

I'm Canadian and have thought this as well. Older than Italy too, at least by final unification.

[@Exgrmbl]

well yes, as nation states. The nation aspect that refers to Germany or Italy however was in place for centuries prior. It's not like people in the UK or the US would call any of those individual kingdoms by name (except prussia lol). It was just Germany or Italy.

[@InEx945]

Just to have a modern comparison what an economic powerhouse Germany became after the unification: it is as if James Bissonette and Kelly Moneymaker combined their financial capabilities.

[@johncoe929]

That’s a “birth of a nation” visual I could have done without, thankyouverymuch 🤣

[@AntonioPimentel-hc8qn]

nice! fantastic video

[@markmody4753]

"And their was hope that this new Germany would have their Parliament, equal rights,but fun fact No" this channel never gets old