Napoleon's Nazi Funeral

[@pittbullking87]

I have been to Les Invalides and seen where Napoleon I is buried. The military museum there is also very impressive. As an aside, Napoleon III's son went with the British Army to fight in the Zulu War in 1879 and was killed in combat.

[@CatnamedMittens]

Wow crazy

[@Ramzi1944]

The way he was killed was very pointless, I've read about it, he shouldn't have been there

[@haledwards4642]

Charles Bonaparte (1851-1921) was the grandson of Napoleon's youngest brother Jerome. Charles served as Secretary of the Navy and Attorney General during the Theodore Roosevelt administration.

[@Ramzi1944]

@@haledwards4642 interesting information thanks you for sharing

[@belstar1128]

there is now a napoleon 7 and 8 and i think number 9 got born recently

[@krisfrederick5001]

Endlessly ironic, that Hitler followed Napoleon's footsteps into the Eurasian Steppes...to defeat. Ace as always Dr. Felton.

[@MightyMezzo]

Napoleon in the afterworld: “So, you invaded Russia. Then what happened?”

[@F40PH-2CAT]

Bonaparte merely committed the same mistake the Swedes made 100+ years earlier....

[@akula9713]

The Swedes, the French, the Germans, and now Biden’s proxy attempt 🤣

[@ommsterlitz1805]

@@F40PH-2CAT The Swedes got crushed in Finland it's not even remotely similar same for the germans that didn't even captured Moscow despite having tanks, planes and marching from much closer than from Paris

[@the1darknight]

INCORRECT! *Napoleon conquered Moscow and occupied it* to stay warm for a very cold winter before starting out back for France. Why don't you go read about it? As for Napoleon, Napoleon did what Hitler could not -- conquer Moscow. The jacking around with subjugating the Balkans first cost himself valuable weeks that he could've put to better use taking Moscow, or at least taking part of the city to ride the winter out warmly with.

[@bevinboulder5039]

I've been to Les Invalides but had no idea that Napoleon's son was buried there now too. Great video as usual.

[@AndyJarman]

Well, bits of him anyway.

[@bevinboulder5039]

@@AndyJarmanYes. What odd burial practices.

[@laupernut]

Lights out and Internet off in the bush of West Africa today, lights on Internet on and a video from Dr Felton drops, instant mood changer.

[@johncox2865]

What part of West Africa? (I have young friends in Lagos.)

[@dudeabides1455]

What’s up bro. I’m here in Togo.

[@RipFreddy]

@@johncox2865groomer

[@alanblanes2876]

Thanks, Dr Felton for going over this obscure history. It makes it more comprehensible.

[@etry42]

When DR Felton uploads, it's a good day! :D

[@etry42]

@marksneddon What? Having fans that love him, is bad? Ok.

[@BwInNewJersey]

Original

[@simonj1521]

@marksneddon Hahaha! Your so miserable I almost feel sorry for you

[@TheBlackzman]

​@marksneddonwhat's your problem??

[@yggdrasil4986]

@marksneddon no cap bro skibidi rizz that shi ahh keep mewing you sigma

[@gregmiller9710]

...always a good day when we get a Mark Felton production! :D

[@guyfawkesuThe1]

I have heard that having Napoleon's sarcophagus below viewers is a deliberate act to make people show reverence to Napoleon I.

[@Joseph-z7s3b]

I am more than happy that Dr. Felton has 2.13 million subscribers. At least there are that may folks who are interested in military history and perhaps also recognize that history has a peculiar way of repeating itself. Thanks Dr. Felton. Cheers from the States.

[@herseem]

and not just interested in history, but interested in a knowledgeable, even-handed and unbiased take on history, where he acknowledges inappropriate behaviour by his own side and where uncertainties exist. That's what makes the difference.

[@Joseph-z7s3b]

​@@herseemOf course you are right. With anything, I prefer what I consider the "Joe Friday" approach. "Just the facts." It is such a rare bird nowadays. When one's opinion,no matter how subtle,tinges what they are presenting,it is no longer "just the facts." Dr. Felton could teach courses on the skill of unbiased presentation. Certainly he has opinions, but his channel is not about those. It's about "just the facts."

[@ed9121]

Some years ago, I took my mother to Paris and at the Trocadero I posed her in just about the same spot that Hitler stood in that famous shot you see in the thumbnail. We reminisced a little about her wartime experiences, touched on some of the moments that almost ended her life, being just a teen during the occupation and the amazing good fortune she had to make it through those years. I pointed out that Hitler stood just about where she was now and despite all the German's efforts, 70 years later, she was still around and able to stand in that exact same spot. She will be turning 100 in a few months time and it makes me proud that after everything she went through, hopefully she will see that milestone. If anyone deserves it, she does. I have to make sure I fill in the blanks of her wartime experinces as a testiment to her life. Bless you mum. ❤

[@daniakalaina]

Beautiful story. Wish her happy birthday from an American lady

[@RipFreddy]

Okay

[@bh5817]

Nice fan fiction

[@ed9121]

@@daniakalaina Thanks for kind wishes.

[@dodobirdtime]

Aww that's so sweet, cherish her, my aunt and young cousin passed recently and it makes me so happy to see older people still going on :)

[@DeltaV3]

Dr Felton distills history like a fine Scotch whisky. Just when you think you fully appreciate it. Bang. Something different. 👍🏻🥃

[@toby099]

Felton*

[@cally0959]

His videos hit like fent to be fair, shits addictive

[@eskee1]

​ Harder even, Dr. Fent keeps us schlumpd on that ww2 dope like hitler gave nazis pervatin!? I dunno. Feltons a G.

[@davepowell7168]

Sleep off the schadenfreude sweetly

[@DeltaV3]

@@davepowell7168 I sprinkle it on my cornflakes.

[@MrDerekandrews88]

Once again. Mr. Felton teaches me something i never knew anything about. The knowledge you disperse is much appreciated sir.

[@ianrogerburton1670]

Amazing how many gems of history get brushed into the corners, to be forgotten about and to gather dust. Then comes our Dr Felton: to pick them up and polish them up for us. Much appreciated, Dr Felton !

[@johnstevens9673]

My son and I have been enjoying Dr. Feltons videos for a few years now. We even have this banging we do with our fists to the famous intro music. We have learned so much from Marks excellent researched and explained videos of the war and many other subjects. Thanks Dr. Felton

[@alukuhito]

Oh, God...

[@mariociaramellano7509]

The strangest Episode yet. Well done!

[@ClassicJoyfulMemories]

It’s always a good weekend when Dr Felton uploads!

[@snubbedpeer]

That picture of Hitler looking at Napoleon's tomb, I suspect he might have thought about getting a tomb for himself somewhere eventually. Probably an even bigger one!

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

“But, I’ll settle for a ditch and a can of gasoline.”

[@ianrogerburton1670]

Perhaps another fascinating piece of history for Dr Felton to enjoy himself with.

[@likwidmagik]

@user-wj6dt5bq3w Any indication as to why Giesler was chosen over Speer?

[@chrisstucker1813]

@user-wj6dt5bq3w Yeah spent some years of his childhood in Linz and wanted to turn it into one of the cultural capitals of Europe. One of the worst concentration camps, Mauthausen, was located a bit further down the Danube and had a big stone quarry where granite were produced. The plan was to use the granite for the Linz project. I heard he wanted to make Linz completely outshine Vienna - a city where he spent the toughest years of his younger life homeless etc.

[@HB-iq6bl]

A fire pit, unless he escaped to Argentina

[@aceofspades1217]

What a good way to peer into the relatively obscure topic of Vichy France through the 200 year old story of napoleon II. Really knocked out two obscure but highly relevant topics at once.

[@fload46d]

Thank you Doctor. Most interesting as usual. And your pronunciation of French is impeccable.

[@seandelap8587]

You can admire what someone achieves as a general without agreeing with everything that they do

[@RemnantCult]

Your presentation is refreshing. Often, Channels feel the need to keep momentum going visual in videos. Yours hits the right balance. My cousins were and still are serious Second World War buffs and so I got to soak up a lot of history. These videos remind me of that.

[@fabriziogibin5557]

I visited Les Invalides and the Kapuzinen cript and I remember that I saw the Napoleon II cradle somewhere, but I wasn't aware of the Napoleon II story. Thank you Dr. Felton!

[@randalcook325]

Mr.Felton, thank you for all of your history videos. I love them all.

[@Metal00m]

Mark, I honestly don't know how you manage to find all these interesting topics!

[@takix2007]

8:29 : Although Darlan's legal first name was Jean, he usually went by his last first name François. It was rather common to go by one's final first name at that time.

[@mchrome3366]

Every video is a new history lesson. Thanks Mark for your incredible work.

[@dennisparkin1971]

Thanks again for another great video Mark. I love your documentaries

[@NunyaBizznaz]

What an amazing story! You deserve an award for this!

[@AndyJarman]

It's interesting to ponder that had Pearl harbour not happened we might be visiting the Emperor of India's tomb in Berlin today.

[@NunyaBizznaz]

@@AndyJarman 🤡

[@thamacat]

Your history telling is just simply amazing!

[@terokaakinen7061]

Enjoying late breakfast and Dr. Felton's history lesson... What a way to start a Sunday... 😃

[@stukafaust]

The tomb at Les Invalides is one of the most impressive sights in all of Paris. I was really struck by it.

[@MarkFeltonProductions]

Me too!

[@alainportant6412]

@@MarkFeltonProductions it becomes a homosexual meeting place these days when the night comes down

[@imacolonelinbf2975]

@@alainportant6412 pills immediately

[@ابراهيم_محمد_الازهر]

@@alainportant6412lol wow.

[@HighPriestJoshua]

the nazis were Jews, not blonde.. pictures and family research are easy.

[@AlvinUselton]

Thanks Mark just made my day

[@tonys1636]

The name of Napoleon will never be forgotten in Britain whether I,II or III. What I can't comprehend is De Gaulle's opposition to the UK after becoming President of France and the hospitality and assistance received as leader of the free French forces whilst in the UK.

[@franciscouderq1100]

Read De Gaulle’ memoirs.

[@2adamast]

After WW2 Britain dropped Churchill for Attlee (and I totally agree)

[@Bastille9513]

When was De Gaulle opposed to the UK (aside from a few disagreements here and there)?

[@josephosheavideos3992]

@@Bastille9513 De Gaulle wanted France to lead a united Europe, independent of United States influence. Great Britain preferred closer ties with Washington against the Soviet Union. For this reason, De Gaulle continually rebuffed Britain's entry into the European Common Market (now the European Union) throughout the 1960's. It was not until 1973, three years after De Gaulle's death and four years after he had resigned as French president, that Britain was finally admitted to the Common Market (only to withdraw in 2016).

[@outofturn331]

Yeah, it beats me why USA and India sought independence

[@Hamter_mental_counseling]

As a French, I would say that Napoleon is no longer a divisive figure. He is seen generally positively. The only people I can think of who pretend to dislike for political reasons are usually far left activists like that small fellow, melenchon

[@alainportant6412]

jews don't like him very much

[@Hamter_mental_counseling]

@@alainportant6412 The jews in France don’t have a negative opinion of Napoleon as far as I’m aware (but I’m not Jewish myself so not an expert). Napoleon enacted laws that assimilated them into the population and abolished discriminations against them. I don’t see why they would have any particular reason to be against Napo.

[@hjh5512]

Yess I finally made it early to the Mark Felton party 🎉 thanks for this fascinating work yet again

[@valmid5069]

I also remembered learning from this channel that Louis, Prince Bonaparte; the descendant of Napoleon have also fought against the Nazis with the French Resistance

[@darylcheshire1618]

The Balcombe family who owned the house (The Briars) that Napoleon lived in on St Helena moved to the Morninton Peninsula with a whole lot of Napoleon memorbillia which resides today at the museum and cafe The Briars. There is a suburb, Balcombe.

[@hugues-francoisdemalmont2482]

He only lived in their garden pavilion while the house (Longwood ) was being made ready for use by him and his retinue. Napoleon loved the Balcombe family especially young Betsy whom he allowed quite a great bit of irreverence and playfulness.

[@ProfessorM-he9rl]

Thank you for this post Mr Felton.

[@emanuelbinder4263]

Almost midnight Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and enjoying a new video by Dr. Felton!

[@kennyw4297]

Thank you Mark for another amazing video. This one really made me think about perception of time in history.

[@michaelbruns449]

For like a month now ive been immersing deeply through these multitudes of videos from the latest backwards and they are all visually and audibly fascinating eye brain candy for likers and lovers of any and all history and i would want to see and hear more coverage of exponentially fading away WW1 more focus upon the Napoleonic Wars and further revelations from the Korean War.

[@rogerjohnson8707]

I was there. Very impressive. The museum behind the tomb was fantastic.

[@roystrickland3363]

Always fascinating. Always wonderfully concise.

[@fabianwylie8707]

Many thanks for this history lesson, do appreciate the good efforts always put in . I actually find Napoleon history fascinating and now this update furthers that fascination. Many thanks to the Teacher ❤

[@brodyberry6253]

Thanks for another awesome video mark!

[@johnjacobs1625]

Good Showing Dr MARK!! Thank You!

[@mohansharma97]

He deserves at least 5 million subs

[@aanttz4803]

Gay

[@Teleoceras]

I agree. It is criminal that he only has 2.13 million as of this date.

[@kermitahnenerbe3722]

@@aanttz4803 or trany, non binary, pokemon...

[@sharioverend1618]

"subs" as in submarines?

[@dexterity___]

But unfortunately only 271 thousand are possible

[@bobsanoldun]

A concise history lesson Mark. Thank you.

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Dr. Mark Continuing to educate us all

[@peterboil4064]

His last name is Felton. You forgot that. How dare you to insult him.

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

@marksneddon he's earned it, builded your own career

[@LASTDAYSWATCHMAN777]

Always interesting Mark. Also enjoying your books too.

[@Upper_Hutt_Bogan]

Sunday morning in NZ and a new video from Dr Felton. Bliss! ☕

[@billcallahan9303]

If Austrailia is called "the land down under," why is New Zealand not also called that or at least have their own moniker? My neice worked there (N.Z.) for two years & had a great time with every Zealander she knew!

[@russcole5685]

​@@billcallahan9303 We do. LoL. Land of the long white cloud

[@Zeelandian_Man]

@@billcallahan9303 We are "The land even further down under" lol

[@anthonymorgan6255]

The old joke from Aussies was they were down under and we were down and out.

[@billcallahan9303]

@@Zeelandian_Man Got it! Sounds good to me! Thanks!

[@ianclark1122]

Yet again, Mr Felton proves to be a class aparte from the rest! Ta very much for this one.

[@richardschafer7858]

Such excellent content. Outstanding channel!

[@JaneEva]

Mark, your videos are unbelievably informative! Thank you for all of your research and videos!

[@varovaro1967]

King of Rome was a nice title…

[@brittakriep2938]

In HRE after Karl V, King of Rome was title of HRE / Habsburg crown prince.

[@JohnSmith-rw8uh]

Napoleon was italian anyway, his parents were Tuscan nobility. He was born a year after corsica was sold to France

[@jordanreeves6008]

after king james died king Charles ( of spain also an black man)was shocked by the fire of London amd knew they where being attacked by an different people not of there own. Napoleon was the last monarch for the Hebrew people fought and won isreal a lot of battles like king david

[@brittakriep2938]

@@jordanreeves6008 : ???

[@jordanreeves6008]

@@brittakriep2938 there an bible that talks about the real history and says how nobody would remember because the history is written by the winner basically. Greece vs Hebrew people after they where taught by them. they overwhelmed the Hebrew people one by one over time .look up king james an black man there an biography on KZbin

[@gwolffen2132]

We appreciate the historical education your channel provides. Thank you.

[@kinell188]

Thanks as always.

[@aegontargaryen9322]

Napoleons tomb in Les Invalides is breathtaking. It has been a long time since I was there but it made a great impression on me . I can’t think of another historical figure who has a more impressive sarcophagus. On the way down to the lower floor , were Napoleons sarcophagus is , there were paintings of all of his Marshalls and top generals . If you love history and are ever in Paris this place is a must see

[@alexisknox7981]

Herr Dr. Felton, have you ever saw the memes about you? What is your favorite? You are one of the best KZbin channels

[@CraynerProductions]

Otto Abetz' great nephew, Eric Abetz, is a former Australian Senator and now a member of the Tasmanian (state) House of Assembly. Great Uncle Otto would be proud.

[@Mashkoormohsin]

Student from Pakistan appreciate Mark's work

[@starshipchi-rhostudio7097]

Thank you for another great video. It is always a pleasure when I get a notification when you upload a new video.

[@maguffintop2596]

I was hoping you had some comedic quips about the trip, the museum, etc. You are actually a remarkably funny guy! As an American I appreciate you uber dry sense of humor as do many. Keep up the good work.

[@RyanPerrella]

2:20 i was just thinking of this location in Vienna, crypt to the many Hapsburgs, i wished i had photos or could remember the name of the place so I could search for images, and in your production i just come across what i wanted to see naturally. Thanks for taking the time to find and INSERT the correct images. A picture tells a thousand words.

[@TankerBricks]

Mark. Thanks for providing my Saturday night entertainment!

[@Dark-Mustang]

It's past midnight and I should be asleep. Time for a Mark Felton video!

[@PeterGrenader]

Another beaut...thank you, Mark!

[@deanbuss1678]

Thanks!

[@takix2007]

Hehe, I predicted this topic when you posted your picture in the Invalides...

[@joshrabatin]

Thank You Dr. Felton

[@michaelhill6451]

0:11 Watch out! He's got a Holy Hand Grenade!

[@johnnyappleseed6415]

Learn something new every day. Thanks, Dr. Felton.

[@robertallela3502]

Thanks Mark

[@laurentdevaux5617]

As a Frenchman fond of history, I didn't learn anything, but this story was very well told and interesting. There was a funny anecdote when Napoleon's son returned. As Mark Felton noticed, it was in winter and this year was particularly cold, which made Parisians, still irreverent despite the defeat and the German occupation, crack a joke saying "The Germans take our coal and give us back ashes"...

[@infolover_68]

Nobody will thank the Germans about reuniting Napoleon I and his tragic son. But History is like Humanity, full of caprices and facts!

[@brittakriep2938]

Everybody talks about cruel german soldiers killing heroic french freedom Fighters in war of 1870/71, wwl, wwll ,but nobody talks about french troops killing german freedom Fighters understand Andreas Hofer or Major von Schill in napoleonic era.

[@infolover_68]

@@brittakriep2938 There is non written rule about Universal History: if USA or Russia, or Israel do something wrong, well, nobody is perfect. But if Germany do something wrong, then the judgment of Mankind is gotta be harsh and unforgiving...

[@2adamast]

It tries to remember the French that Napoleon was a hardcore monarchist.

[@infolover_68]

@@2adamast Napoleon wanted to be more, an Emperor.

[@robertcuny934]

@@brittakriep2938 or what French troops did to German civilians in towns they occupied after WWII.

[@Erwintauler]

Mark, can you please make a video about common myths of eastern front in ww2. I know there are lots of such videos on youtube, but it would be a pleasure to see it from you, cause you have bigger audience compared to other historic channels

[@benitoharrycollmann132]

Do you guys think that the history channel will ever come to their senses and give Dr. Felton a block of their time?

[@greglammers9905]

Always love when a new Dr Felton video drops!

[@richardmcleod1930]

The Crypt of Napoleon is one of the most impressive in the World for any World Leader.

[@DisGuyHekz]

I've enjoyed watching your videos for a few years now and learned a lot of new interesting things! I just wish you had closed captions (cc) on your videos.

[@diaroses3146]

So, according to Dr. Felton's view, Hitler would've been rather please with Mers Al-Kebir outcome. Sir, maybe you could make special episode about that particular event in the future.

[@Donofaquarius]

Absolutely love this channel!! Keep up the amazing work!

[@RupertBear412]

Dr Felton, any chance of an episode that explains Vichy France? - just saw on your map the Italian Occupation Zone which I didn't know anything about!

[@charlesdalmolin4832]

As a French who loves history I can assure you this is the best historical Chanel I’ve ever seen

[@Mediaevalist]

3:40 Looking sharp as usual, Mr Felton. Thanks for providing another interesting piece of obscure European history.

[@hollin220]

I live near NYC, US. I have visited Grant’s Tomb. The interior of that tomb looks almost exactly like the interior of Napoleon’s tomb. I wonder if that was done on purpose/ inspired by the tomb in France. Cheers 🍻

[@peterjodonovan2025]

Superb as always

[@lusitaniafilms]

I Love this Channel. Thank you for your History :)

[@jhaserk]

Thanks for the great video Mark! Love your content

[@HurricaneOK1]

If your family has a "heart vault", you're from a super weird family. That's a really crazy thing to do.

[@AchilleBelanger]

Yeah…. Eeeewwwwwwwww!

[@drtools9226]

That's normal when your family always marrie his Cousins 😂

[@iDeathMaximuMII]

​@@drtools9226Do the Habsburgs beat out the Ptolemy's for most incestuous Royal family?

[@marqsee7948]

one wonders who's visiting the intestines.

[@W7DSY]

@@marqsee7948 I would call your comment a 'gut reaction'

[@dd1862]

Another great bit of history. Thank you!

[@daisaigaming6836]

3:35 I am rather suprised that the Dome des invalides is not wheelchair accessible.

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Thanks for sharing.

[@AdmiralBonetoPick]

Hitler: "Hey Petain, would you like to play my games?" Petain: "Non."

[@anastasios0513]

...proceeds to get imprisoned for the rest of his life, anyway.

[@kermitahnenerbe3722]

@@anastasios0513 Petain was here for the French, de gaulle was hiding for israel..

[@unaliare8026]

​@@kermitahnenerbe3722 Cope

[@braziliantsar]

​@@anastasios0513Well considering how old he was, and how he would either be executed, that's some pretty ok ending for him

[@archieames1968]

Even if you use your position as a collaborationist to undermine the enemy you're still labeled a collaborationist because people are too lazy or dumb to spend a few minutes to understand nuance.

[@seanohare5488]

Very interesting and informative well done as always big bad mark Felton

[@Clevelandsteamer324]

He wasn’t actually short but average height. The French used a different technique for measuring and with different graduations. Mark, please expound on this…

[@ray7419]

Always a pleasure Dr. Felton. 👍

[@alexanderyacht6483]

Jean Darlan, the same guy who later made a deal with Eisenhower in North Africa.

[@bushokjew00t]

I love this kind of factual documentation, and everyday see more reason in the chaos of history thanks to this! History is written by the victor! Never knew the hapsburger bonds of france still was loyal throughout the brown shirts! Makes you wonder if we fought the right enemy.. or didnt fought anything just reacted to events as a nation / people..

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Neither of the other Napoleon lived up to his legacy

[@chrisanderson5317]

Napoleon didn't live up to his own legacy. To save his own neck, he abandoned three armies.

[@701delbronx8]

Well Napoleon was a legitimate genius, you can’t really reliably pass that on

[@swarnavabanerjee4112]

No

[@ommsterlitz1805]

Napoleon III was a very good builder Emperor he just made the mistake to listen to the Parisian journalists and media that wanted him to fail

[@spiffygonzales5160]

Napoleon the third could've. I mean being real imagine if he took and kept mexico. Heck itd probably be a much better nation than it is today lol.

[@leonardcroft1467]

Thank You Dr. Felton Always Enjoy Your History Videos !!