What Was It Like? Getting Drafted in Napoleon's Army DOCUMENTARY

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@InvictaHistory
@InvictaHistory Жыл бұрын
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@chrisleranthonysilveira5464
@chrisleranthonysilveira5464 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video
@chrisleranthonysilveira5464
@chrisleranthonysilveira5464 Жыл бұрын
Make a video on the organization of the Grande Armee
@andrewpritt8739
@andrewpritt8739 Жыл бұрын
W
@generalaigullletes5830
@generalaigullletes5830 Жыл бұрын
As a Napoleonic history fan who is about to get some books on his army, this is really great to see, albeit I didn't expect it from Invicta of all channels! One thing I find *very* fascinating and instrumental when discussing Napoleon's armies is his style of logistics. Bolougne to Ulm in two weeks, and then in Olmutz by december. The video could be about how Napoleon's supplies were organized, taken to the front, and how it took him to victory. This would be a good idea to cover next, since tactics and organization on higher levels are easier to find, but logistics is often simplified even when studying Napoleon.
@TheSaneHatter
@TheSaneHatter Жыл бұрын
The history of the 95th Rifles: now THAT'S soldiering!
@Cancoillotteman
@Cancoillotteman Жыл бұрын
My great-great-great-great-great-grandfather was one of those draftees who drew a "good number" but sold it to a richer man who had a "bad number", and went on to serve in the armée. Luckily he was positionned in Italy, not part of the Russia invasion. Thus not only did he get the chance to enrich himself by serving officiously as a mercenary for a Venician merchant, but also well survived the wars. And thus, here am I, 2 centuries later.
@Archangelm127
@Archangelm127 Жыл бұрын
That is some amazing family lore. :)
@rdf4315
@rdf4315 Жыл бұрын
Well I hope you carried on the family tradition and served in the military just like your great great great great great grandfather.
@trevdestroyer8209
@trevdestroyer8209 Жыл бұрын
​@rdf4315 why so he can too be cannon fodder and slave for elites?
@Cancoillotteman
@Cancoillotteman Жыл бұрын
@@rdf4315 I actually did not, though i still carried the tradition of working from abroad. This time in more pacific terms, simply as an engineer.
@glede2097
@glede2097 Жыл бұрын
My many times great grandfather did went to Russia, his unit got slaughtered but he came back. He was in the 125th Infantery Regiment.
@alex_spartan1805
@alex_spartan1805 Жыл бұрын
France's system to raise armies during the revolutionary/Napoleonic wars gave it an edge against that of its foes. France mobilized around 2.1 million men to fight its wars. Russia and Austria, the second and third largest nations, mobilized around 500K each. Granted, France was fighting multiple nations, so it had to mobilize more.
@NexusReload
@NexusReload Жыл бұрын
Arguably the first nation to use total war.
@DTOStudios
@DTOStudios Жыл бұрын
@@NexusReload they mobilized a lot of men yes, but total war? They didn't have an industrial economy and besides the Peninsular War, didn't target a nation's larger economy or infrastructure. The first nation to really engage in total war, turning an industrial economy towards war and targeting infrastructure as a major component of the overall strategy, I would argue was the United States during the Civil War. However I can certainly see your point for Napoleonic France, I just think there are a few differences that put it just a tad outside of what we would consider total war
@linming5610
@linming5610 Жыл бұрын
​@@NexusReloadnot the first, rome during 2nd punic war did it as well. Qin dynasty too in the far east.
@Cba409
@Cba409 Жыл бұрын
@@NexusReloadlaughs in Cartago delenda est.
@Jake-dh9qk
@Jake-dh9qk Жыл бұрын
When France mass mobilize, it's considered a genius tactical move. When China or Russia mass mobilize, it's "herr derr human wave peasant conscripts". I swear Europeans are some of the biggest hypocrites when it comes to history.
@deathroman13
@deathroman13 11 ай бұрын
I got 14 ancestors who fought for Napoleon, only 4 survived. I am a Napoleonic reenactor myself which I do in honour of my ancestors. My regiment is featured in this video which is nice to see.
@thedoruk6324
@thedoruk6324 Жыл бұрын
...and Remember ! When you hear about the *Russia* campaign. Take your severance fee, dip and bail immediately. Never look back. Move to furthest unreachable areas around the france if possible
@b1laxson
@b1laxson Жыл бұрын
Better to pull 2 teeth and pay a fine then march to Moscow
@thedoruk6324
@thedoruk6324 Жыл бұрын
@@b1laxson Or take a long vacation to the mountains and cave systems just to wait the tension to cool off!
@thedoruk6324
@thedoruk6324 Жыл бұрын
@@54032Zepol I skidadle my entire way to the Alaska!
@megathicc6367
@megathicc6367 Жыл бұрын
​@@54032ZepolFunnily enough French veterans did find themselves in new Orleans during the war of 1812 and saw action at the battle of new Orleans.
@thedoruk6324
@thedoruk6324 Жыл бұрын
@@megathicc6367 Insert ah shet here we again meme here
@PlvsVltra-ji3rs
@PlvsVltra-ji3rs Жыл бұрын
The choice of soundtrack for the episode is great. It immediately brought back all those Total War memories and it's truly fitting of this series. Thanks for providing the insight to this little looked at, yet big aspect of the war.
@Amantducafe
@Amantducafe Жыл бұрын
This is what i love about history. When someone grabs a magnifying glass into the social, economical, political and cultural aspects of the common people trapped within a system that they don't understand by forces outside their control. After the Napoleonic wars Europe became normalized with these concepts of mobilization, draft and sending thousands of young men to die in wars for their nations/leaders/ideals. And yet, more than 200 years later we continue to do so.
@silverchairsg
@silverchairsg Жыл бұрын
Getting shouted at loudly by a sergeant on your first day is probably a universal military experience.
@bubb5225
@bubb5225 Жыл бұрын
My great (3) grandfather was one of N’s soldiers, family story said he was a “guard.” He emigrated to the US immediately after fighting at Waterloo by hitchhiking on a ship bound for America. He was with a war buddy, so he left with another guy. A US historian told me tens of thousands of N’s soldiers came to the US, it was a huge immigration component but is not well-known.
@crownprincesebastianjohano7069
@crownprincesebastianjohano7069 Жыл бұрын
The migration wave was caused, in large part, by the "White Terror" that occurred after Waterloo where Royalists butchered as many Bonapartists they could get their hands on. Marshal Brune was lynched by a mob and many who worked in Napoleon's government, and even soldiers, were targeted and had to leave France.
@ThunderStruck94660
@ThunderStruck94660 Жыл бұрын
That is really cool to learn.
@ommsterlitz1805
@ommsterlitz1805 Жыл бұрын
Most of them went to Texas because it was free to take and few people lived there, so the Texan culture was heavily influenced by the French Napoleonic soldiers that first settled the land making huge farms.
@gwynedd8179
@gwynedd8179 11 ай бұрын
@@MeliorIlle Settle down there old 'feller
@josestirtabudi6247
@josestirtabudi6247 Жыл бұрын
How to join Napoleon's army: 1. Be a man in Napoleonic France Let's face it, you're gonna be marching sooner or later . . . 😆
@aetius7139
@aetius7139 Жыл бұрын
And pray to god you arent sent to campaign in russia or spain......
@ceu160193
@ceu160193 Жыл бұрын
@@aetius7139 Why though, it's nice and chilly in Russia in that time.
@jlvfr
@jlvfr Жыл бұрын
@@ceu160193 lol!
@britishpatriot7386
@britishpatriot7386 Жыл бұрын
He wasn't even french 😂
@Freedmoon44
@Freedmoon44 6 ай бұрын
​​@@MarioSchlemmer-s5koh please if not his shit show it wouldve been the monarchs as they wanted to destroy the revolution, blame Napoleon as much as you want, he was still a better Tyrant than the European monarchs
@frederikbeckers8923
@frederikbeckers8923 Жыл бұрын
Should ask my Ancestor, he was a Soldier of the Grande Arme and fought in Austerliz
@derwolf3006
@derwolf3006 Жыл бұрын
Hey one of Mine fought there too!
@CarolineBearoline
@CarolineBearoline Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Napoleon's story is almost unbelievable at times
@ToonStory-fh4gn
@ToonStory-fh4gn Жыл бұрын
Little tip: it's advisable to have an appetite for hiking, as this job may involve "a bit" of walking.
@ceu160193
@ceu160193 Жыл бұрын
Also hopefully you like cold and snow.
@Freedmoon44
@Freedmoon44 6 ай бұрын
And force marching across half of Europe ​@@ceu160193
@andychap6283
@andychap6283 Жыл бұрын
Love this channel for covering less obvious topics like this. Makes the channel special, really appreciate it
@derrickstorm6976
@derrickstorm6976 Жыл бұрын
Yea getting drafted in France was very different to Saxony at that time, intrinsic detail
@Red-kc2wow2
@Red-kc2wow2 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaning how the violence against men was perpetrated by the state via conscription and for making another great video
@flavivsaetivs5738
@flavivsaetivs5738 Жыл бұрын
If y'all wanna read up a book on this there's the Sharpe series who are a series of historical novels following the soldier Richard Sharpe from the siege of serangapitam in 1798 (his second battle) to the battle of Waterloo
@kenstrumpf909
@kenstrumpf909 Жыл бұрын
Actually the series goes beyond Waterloo. One book even takes Sharpe and Harper to revolutionary South America.
@flavivsaetivs5738
@flavivsaetivs5738 Жыл бұрын
YEah but i didn't read those@@kenstrumpf909
@heatherporterfield7343
@heatherporterfield7343 Жыл бұрын
@@kenstrumpf909 And Sharpe also goes to India.
@kenstrumpf909
@kenstrumpf909 Жыл бұрын
@@heatherporterfield7343 I would love to see a streaming service redo the Sharpe series only this time with a budget. The Sean Bean version was fine but was clearly hampered by a lack of funds.
@dennis7782
@dennis7782 Жыл бұрын
For those interested in this period, I can highly recommend the book: Voices from the Napoleonic Wars, edited by Jon E. Lewis. It contains several letters of both allied and French soldiers, of different ranks. It gives an insight that movies or games just can't give. They are direct lines to history, and describing life and battle of these times are very tense.
@malcolmapplet4313
@malcolmapplet4313 Жыл бұрын
One of the guys who survived the Moscow retreat wrote a book. It's very short but interesting. The little tidbits of information gave it the "I was there" credibility. I just got done with the Hornblower series and reading Patrick O'briens Master and Commander series (again). Just the logistics of the whole deal is mind boggling. I'll look for the book you recommended.
@elitely6748
@elitely6748 Жыл бұрын
Awesome I've been looking for some Napoleonic books I love this era along with Victorian and ww2-cold war
@theultimateartist4153
@theultimateartist4153 Жыл бұрын
@@elitely6748 An interesting but forgotten part of French History, was the Kingdom of Haiti. When the Black King Christophe created a bizzare German/British/French/Creole Kingdom and ran a successful economy.
@elitely6748
@elitely6748 Жыл бұрын
@@theultimateartist4153Ooh this is very itneresting I've gotta check this out!
@LerVal-x1h
@LerVal-x1h 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the information
@stonefish1318
@stonefish1318 9 ай бұрын
Such high quality videos are rare and amazing on YT!
@mohammedsaysrashid3587
@mohammedsaysrashid3587 Жыл бұрын
It was an informative and wonderful introduction of French Grand army conscription..during French revolutionary term. What attended when whole populations conscripted in war efforts that was meant ( total war) because conscription consistency of whole citizens ...thank you respectful 🙏 ( Invicta) channel
@istoppedcaring6209
@istoppedcaring6209 Жыл бұрын
it must be noted that such situations were also massive wealth transfers from richer to poorer, as soldiers had to be paid, uniforms and arms made, provisions bought, some enriched themselves from this but largely more money was put in circulation trough salaries and whether by devaluation or redistribution wealthy people lost some of it
@reddevilparatrooper
@reddevilparatrooper Жыл бұрын
Sounds like how the US Military had Conscription or Draft after WWII lasting until 1973 as the so called "Peace Time Draft". This was all good during the Korean War because of the threat of Communism and combat in Korea, US men did serve when called upon and did so in general. By 1955 till the mid 1960s before Vietnam started men were prepared to be drafted as a rite of passage into adulthood to serve 2 years as an obligation. If you ever watch Dolby Gilis from the 1960s he and his buddy were drafted into the US Army during Peace Time. When Vietnam kicked off many of the men who had done their obligated 2 years service before 1965 were never really recalled back for service. Many had gotten married, gotten deferments from being recalled for active duty for injuries, family issues, educational, vocational efforts critical for national security or joining the National Guard or Reserves which has a low chance of combat deployment. The much younger guys who were 18-19 year olds were not so fortunate because during their high school years before 1965 all had enrolled for the Selective Service Program, meaning that piece of document which they filled out "Voluntarily" became their death sentence to either serve or go to Federal Prison. I knew many guys who have served their mandatory 2 years of Military Service from 1957-1965 never got called for Vietnam especially the Army. The DOD rarely called upon National Guard and Army Reserve units to active duty for Vietnam. I know of one unit that did get called up for Vietnam service from Hawaii, the 29th Infantry Brigade was called up for service for Vietnam. They didn't go as a whole unit but were taken in as replacements for many combat units already in combat in Vietnam in 1968. I know of a First Sergeant from the 29th Brigade who as an infantry National Guard Private was sent as a replacement infantryman to the 3rd Brigade 82nd Airborne already in combat. What surprised me that he was awarded the Combat Infantrymans Badge but no Parachutist or Jump Wings. He was not even a real Paratrooper that he was not Parachute qualified. Many National Guardsmen from the states were used to fill combat casualties in many combat units during that time. I experienced this during Iraq in 2008 when certain National Guard combat units needed NCOs and Soldiers to fill in their ranks. I was one of them. I went in to that unit and did my job. There were problems because of which state I came from for a year of obligation. Since I was a replacement NCO of E-6 I could not go higher until my platoon loses a Platoon Sergeant but for the unit merit of service in time I was last. That didn't matter for me because when you get promoted you might get killed but everyone has that chance to die in combat when in charge or not....
@homerj806
@homerj806 Жыл бұрын
As an American I had to look up 1.488 meters only to find out that is below 5 feet. That means they could practically call up any man short of having a physical disability.
@VainerCactus0
@VainerCactus0 Жыл бұрын
People were shorter back then, especially in Europe.
@homerj806
@homerj806 Жыл бұрын
@@VainerCactus0 Napoleon was said to be between 5'6 French feet which historians said was average. That is a huge gap for average. That means there should be lots of 6 footers to average out.
@MalaysianChopsticks
@MalaysianChopsticks Жыл бұрын
⁠@@homerj806napoleon is from a family of a nobleman so yea, they had better food.
@lindseyfrancesco4
@lindseyfrancesco4 Жыл бұрын
It's a strangely specific number, it seems too short, and I can't find any online sources confirming it.
@MalaysianChopsticks
@MalaysianChopsticks Жыл бұрын
@@lindseyfrancesco4 200 years later and found he is taller than me according to the source
@g_rec_attempt6782
@g_rec_attempt6782 Жыл бұрын
Invicta knocking out some fire videos again . Love it
@cainmathewson1857
@cainmathewson1857 Жыл бұрын
Recruiter" "Do you have your index finger?" Conscripter: "Uhhh gimme five minutes" Goes to the bathroom with a bayonet
@95DarkFire
@95DarkFire Жыл бұрын
15:45 This technique is often mentioned, but was most likely never used in action. It seems very complex and offers little advantage.
@SEAZNDragon
@SEAZNDragon Жыл бұрын
I heard it was used at Waterloo albeit at one of the farmhouse turned forts which makes more sense as both shooters and loaders had cover. Also I think I may have missed something: two ranks shoot and the third reloads and hands off a loaded musket to the second rank? So is the first rank left with empty muskets or do they move to be the new third rank? Did they mean to mention a fourth rank?
@Uhtredskaer
@Uhtredskaer Жыл бұрын
It was 100% used in action. Once the quality and experience level of the soldiers declined it fell out of use. The front rank would load and fire at will, and the second and third ranks would exchange muskets.
@LerVal-x1h
@LerVal-x1h 11 ай бұрын
This was very interesting. Lots of information. I am grateful for your channel and its content. Thank you
@johndoe-kq1ct
@johndoe-kq1ct Жыл бұрын
Great job as always guys.
@atro7573
@atro7573 Жыл бұрын
2:22 is that Podrick the best squire freaking Payne?!
@birdy0090
@birdy0090 Жыл бұрын
0:00: 🎮 이 비디오는 나폴레옹의 전쟁에서 일반 병사들의 역사를 탐구합니다. 징집부터 훈련 및 전투의 혼돈까지를 다룸 3:00: 지원병 시스템에서, 지속되는 전쟁으로 대량 징집 시스템으로 바뀜 5:40: 지원병은 평시에 18~30살 남성이 4년간 복무. 16세로 확대 징집병은 20~25살 대상 7:28: 📋 징집 과정에서, 지역의 할당량만큼 무작위로 뽑음. 건강, 1.488M 이상의 키가 기준. 대립군의 존재. 돈을 주고 대신 복무. 150만이 징집됨(프랑스 혁명전쟁 중). 11:16: 😢 프랑스 제국 시기의 징병은 농부 가족들을 포함한 많은 사람들이 감정적인 이별과 빈번한 탈영을 유발했습니다. 주요한 수단으로 탈영병의 집을 수색. 15:05: 💂 다양한 행진과 진형, 소총 발사 기술을 배움.
@jamessmith8480
@jamessmith8480 Жыл бұрын
Firing three shots a minute... now that's soldiering!
@nickthebaguette
@nickthebaguette Жыл бұрын
I love how the video is exactly 18:21 long, wonder if that was in any way intentional
@eduardokiryu5456
@eduardokiryu5456 Жыл бұрын
In a parallel universe this video was made sponsored by CA and its new title TW Napoleon 2 and Pharao is just a fever dream from a sick mind
@peterkazzi4155
@peterkazzi4155 Жыл бұрын
Here to warn my fellow historians. DO NOT watch the movie. It is grossly inaccurate and truly a shame to a man who is among the top 5 generals in the world. Keep your imagination alive and don’t infect it with what I saw. You won’t be missing much.
@Chest_Rockwell1
@Chest_Rockwell1 6 ай бұрын
Couldn’t agree more. Absolute waste of money to see that crap movie. Stay far, far away.
@s.lajoie9961
@s.lajoie9961 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I did notice some issues with the thumbnail though. It says "drafed" instead of Drafted and what i am assuming is the AI image of Napoleon has a rather broken looking index finger
@ohyaaa6181
@ohyaaa6181 Жыл бұрын
Dude always with the gas videos 🔥 😮‍💨
@BingusMcdingus57
@BingusMcdingus57 6 ай бұрын
Great video! While I started with killteam I felt it was too complicated to recruit new players so I got my group into Frostgrave. But it can be quite swingy and games can take a while. This video made me want to try out warcry!
@Jason-fm4my
@Jason-fm4my Жыл бұрын
peasant knocks out teeth to avoid draft; gets sent to artillery
@Jerry-tg7zx
@Jerry-tg7zx 3 ай бұрын
“Oh no mon ami, not THE artillery. This is ‘the artillery’ regiment which stands bravely in face of unending cannonfire”
@Alexius2021
@Alexius2021 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! I can't wait to see the rest of this series
@croonyerzoonyer
@croonyerzoonyer Жыл бұрын
As a soldier in Napoleons army I can confirm this.
@tommytells370
@tommytells370 Жыл бұрын
“What was it like getting drafted into Napoleons Army”. It was nothing like the movie that’s for sure 😂
@z54964380
@z54964380 Жыл бұрын
What combat post do u suppose would have the highest chance of making it out alive? My uneducated guess would be artillery men
@b1laxson
@b1laxson Жыл бұрын
Adapting to the "combat post" I submit Stretcher bearer. A fascinating topic on its own how Napoleon actually put these into the field where most armies didn't. You would be amid the combat so a "combat post" but much of your time behind the fighting and at least better chances of getting to a surgeon as you at least knew where they were!
@Progamermove_2003
@Progamermove_2003 Жыл бұрын
I think it's skirmishers/sharpshooters. They used either rifles or higher quality muskets, thus providing them an edge over the enemy infantry, and they fought in open order which makes them less attractive targets to the artillery. They were vulnerable to the cavalry though unless their compatriots had already formed into squares to provide them cover.
@DaShiz992
@DaShiz992 Жыл бұрын
​@@Progamermove_2003 mmmm I think skirmishers would probably be one of the more risky roles as they were often the first to make contact, whether planned or not, and would often be at risk of being cut off due to the role of screening and acting as scouts. I would agree with a stretcher bearer or logistics being safer. In a combat role, despite artillery being seen as a valuable prize and a prime target for Calvary, i would probably be picking this as you are at a distance and you would be better protected as you are deemed valuable and vulnerable.
@silverchairsg
@silverchairsg Жыл бұрын
A post in HQ, I guess, If you count them as combatants.
@Progamermove_2003
@Progamermove_2003 Жыл бұрын
@@DaShiz992 I think you're right. Although I would still prefer to be a skirmisher IF I am certain that everyone in my unit has a rifle.
@Slem7
@Slem7 Жыл бұрын
It took 6 Empires, 23 Kingdoms, 7 European Wars, 156 Battles, 4 Coalitions, 25 years of war, 9 million soldiers and 6 million dead to defeat Napoleon Bonaparte. Emperor and the greatest General in History🎩
@Tomcan59
@Tomcan59 11 ай бұрын
Napoleon,the first and biggest war criminal in modern history
@Slem7
@Slem7 11 ай бұрын
@@Tomcan59 get well soon bro 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤡
@daniellastuart3145
@daniellastuart3145 7 ай бұрын
Napoleon Bonaparte. Emperor and the greatest General in History not sure about that he 3 big mistake 1, Not understanding the war in Spain & Portugal 2, Staying in Russia to long and not understanding there tactics which was the same as Wellington in Spain & Portugal 3, And totally underestimating Wellington and the British resolve to defeat him so no not the greatest General in History on thinks
@Theodre_Verany
@Theodre_Verany 3 ай бұрын
@@daniellastuart3145 Wellington and British resolve?💀💀💀💀
@user-mk3nu3hd4o
@user-mk3nu3hd4o Жыл бұрын
Okay, this is very interesting! Personally not a fan of Napoleon, but we must say it how it is - he plays a huge part in history!
@danielwheeler4896
@danielwheeler4896 Жыл бұрын
I'm a big fan.
@truffelnootje
@truffelnootje Жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving us vids about this era! And thanks for the soldier’s perspective!
@fraserihle4847
@fraserihle4847 Жыл бұрын
Love the napoleon total war game music playing in the background 😂😂
Жыл бұрын
Very well done Video. Thank you
@napoleonibonaparte7198
@napoleonibonaparte7198 Жыл бұрын
Strange, I thought there'd be sailor women spamming "Blee!" streaking across the field.
@Siebert_Mechant
@Siebert_Mechant Жыл бұрын
Invicta and Napoleon! I love it!!!
@ОлександрПарасоткін
@ОлександрПарасоткін Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the story of common folk. Because it's depressing that leaders venerated and remembered, but not one who was slayed for their glory.
@MarceloHenriqueSoaresdaSilva
@MarceloHenriqueSoaresdaSilva Жыл бұрын
You should bring more videos about the XVIII and XIX century armies and navies organizations and system.
@vertermae_
@vertermae_ Жыл бұрын
Step 1: Time travel in order to be able to join. Please complete step 1 before continuing these instructions.
@kleinenfuchse5365
@kleinenfuchse5365 Жыл бұрын
😭😭😭
@ismaelnehme379
@ismaelnehme379 Ай бұрын
1:54 damn man, you nailed that pronunciation
@GreenBlueWalkthrough
@GreenBlueWalkthrough Жыл бұрын
Great collab and overview! Honestly things are not much different these days with nations with conscripts and draftiees.
@MrThePsychologist
@MrThePsychologist Жыл бұрын
i see you are a person of culture as well (background napoleon total war music)
@petrnahlik4672
@petrnahlik4672 11 ай бұрын
On 0:38, there is Eagle of my regiment. Toujours en avant! :)
@reeyees50
@reeyees50 Жыл бұрын
Love the Napoleon Total War soundtrack used in this video
@florinivan6907
@florinivan6907 Жыл бұрын
'Some exceptions were made for younger volunteers' judging by the known ages at enlistment of surviving vets circa 1880 those exceptions were closer to a rule. Basically if you could handle a musket it was very rare for someone to care about your age. Nevermind how among drummers musicians and seamen ages of 12 are recorded. This wouldn't be just a french specific reality. In those days the sorta rule was 15/16 is fighting age and 12/13 is the age for nominally noncombat troops or seamen. Its enough to take a quick glance at the ages of Royal Marines at Trafalgar. There were plenty of 16-17 year olds who served in the marines.
@robbabcock_
@robbabcock_ Жыл бұрын
Fascinating stuff! Thanks for another great video.⚔🔥👏
@Fragmentsofastory
@Fragmentsofastory Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the inspiring videos! They've been a source of motivation and creativity for me!
@arman_1024
@arman_1024 Жыл бұрын
Subtly playing music from Napoleon total war in the background - nice touch!
@alfrancisbuada2591
@alfrancisbuada2591 Жыл бұрын
How about Alexander how did people join him and tried to tolerate his decisions?
@zmanrara1
@zmanrara1 Жыл бұрын
I’m a simple man: I see new video notiff, I come and watch.
@BrianWinters-c5x
@BrianWinters-c5x Жыл бұрын
In the us civil war you could hire a substitute it was resented as it cost 300 dollars too large a sum for most people
@Lassisvulgaris
@Lassisvulgaris Жыл бұрын
A civil war? How can wars be civil...?
@andresgil1449
@andresgil1449 Жыл бұрын
The other day I had a patient who was 95 years old clear as a whistle I asked about her last name and she said it was Czech and the Napoleon movie add came on! She said, Oh we had 3 great uncles that left to fight for Napoleon in Russia and never came back I was like! Damn!
@johnosborne1873
@johnosborne1873 Жыл бұрын
Great topic, incredible history within the Grande Armee!
@13thravenpurple94
@13thravenpurple94 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video 👍 Thank you 💜
@owainevans89
@owainevans89 Жыл бұрын
Your likelyhood of death or life changing injuries were huge. Look at his casualties throughout the war. Insane
@chrismac2234
@chrismac2234 Жыл бұрын
Ww1 French attrition in the trenches 14%. Napoleons attrition 33% you were more than twice as lickley to die if you served Napoleon. Some genius.
@ravirajnimbalkar5778
@ravirajnimbalkar5778 5 ай бұрын
I really appreciate this very informative Napolean historic videos... I really like it... ( I am born royal n origin from a warrior clan of noble MARATHA family from INDIA.) RaviRaJ Nimbalkar
@-RONNIE
@-RONNIE Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video
@connormccool9984
@connormccool9984 Жыл бұрын
I must scroll past your videos all the time. I am subscribe and have notifications on but the ones I miss are because the thumbnails sometimes don’t make it look like you.(this might only be a me problem as my suggested videos are all something invicta might make😂😂) just a thought lads no hate intended. Terrible a feel a need to mention that but Anyway love the content keep it up💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
@TheSaneHatter
@TheSaneHatter Жыл бұрын
Somebody who volunteered to take another's place in the army could make a very interesting character for a series of stories.....
@paulinasieron9261
@paulinasieron9261 10 ай бұрын
Good to see empire tw still lives on least through music:-)
@andrewshaffer225
@andrewshaffer225 Жыл бұрын
I love the sound track Give me total war napoleon vibes…… actually I know what I’m gonna do today lol Great video
@ComfortsSpecter
@ComfortsSpecter 5 ай бұрын
Incredible Vibe Adorable Animations Immaculate Freedom Alotta Sad Inefficiency But such Beautiful Organization Great Vibe Good Work
@revere0311
@revere0311 Жыл бұрын
Subscribed to the 21st! What great footage.
@datuputi777
@datuputi777 Жыл бұрын
It was GLORIOUS.
@don-qb4xb
@don-qb4xb 11 ай бұрын
So sad that is always the working class who are forced to give their lives for the ruling class.
@isodifbrakiul6387
@isodifbrakiul6387 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Info, but I'm just wondering, do you think its a bit too late now to sign up? Seems like it could be a pretty good chance to see most of Europe.
@jc441-i3q
@jc441-i3q Жыл бұрын
You could still join the French Foreign Legion...
@abrahammorrison6374
@abrahammorrison6374 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget about cannoneers and cavalry drafting as well.
@alexfilma16
@alexfilma16 Жыл бұрын
Join Napoleon’s army? It’s a little late for that now…
@inesborstel5592
@inesborstel5592 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!! 👍
@williamreffett5862
@williamreffett5862 Жыл бұрын
You gotta remember history loves the victor and they also love the villain anytime they can add poetic anything to anything they do it
@lucasteodoro12
@lucasteodoro12 Жыл бұрын
Amazing work!
@mrmeowmeow710
@mrmeowmeow710 Жыл бұрын
dang good history video👍👍
@ghostie7028
@ghostie7028 Жыл бұрын
0:15 why is the "HRE" wearing the Swedish Svea Livgarde uniform?
@InvictaHistory
@InvictaHistory Жыл бұрын
Reused asset. Was hoping you guys wouldn't notice it as that's a quite small detail. Good eye
@Lassisvulgaris
@Lassisvulgaris Жыл бұрын
@@InvictaHistory Some history buff will ALWAYS discover such details....
@zoltanas77
@zoltanas77 Жыл бұрын
Very good and informative. The video is very funny though. Only old farts in it whilst the conscription age was for the young only 🤣
@aidan1R
@aidan1R Жыл бұрын
Small correction, your thumbnail says drafed not drafted
@odinsavenger4965
@odinsavenger4965 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Now I'm off to play Napoleon Total War.
@fvo911
@fvo911 Жыл бұрын
these soundtracks were used in The Total War: Napoleonic Wars
@ae-jo5gc
@ae-jo5gc Жыл бұрын
Do a similar video about the swedish carolean army or the Polish Commonwealth.
@Cba409
@Cba409 Жыл бұрын
Well timed.
@tyrian_baal
@tyrian_baal Жыл бұрын
You should do one for the American Civil War, the Liberty Rifles may interest you!
@mattwilson8298
@mattwilson8298 Жыл бұрын
Please don't change the thumbnail. "Drafed" really fits here.
@gabork5055
@gabork5055 Жыл бұрын
Only change it needs, mr. average height for his time should be pointing upwards. :')
@elessar4864
@elessar4864 Жыл бұрын
Vive l'Empereur !
@1amrainvn
@1amrainvn Жыл бұрын
I would like to apply for cavalry position
@philippebrunaud1838
@philippebrunaud1838 10 ай бұрын
One of my ancestor was a soldier in Napoleon's army he was killed at the age of 24 during the battle of Wagram on 9th July 1809 against the Austrian, he was 24 his name was Jean a former sheep goat !
@Twib01
@Twib01 Жыл бұрын
There's a typo in the thumbnail...
@thekrakeninggames
@thekrakeninggames Жыл бұрын
Hey check the thumbnail again. I appreciate the video. Thank you
@MCorpReview
@MCorpReview Жыл бұрын
We’re the best ones like lannes and Murat conscripts or volunteers? 😮
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