Napoleon in Russia Part 3 by Epic History | Chicago Crew Reacts

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[@Ozzpot]

A dignitary is a person of high rank or importance, often formally representing a country or organisation. Messengers on horseback were used to carry messages. Moscow is colder on average than Chicago, but not by very much.

[@BloodEnix]

The history of the Russian Empire is no worse than any Game of Thrones.

[@Tw1ce_born]

The whole rus history looks like GOT 😂

[@bevan2342]

Literally nothing like game of thrones I would say it is in fact in a whole realm of its own

[@PerriBelcourt]

Russia people fighting against the world never give up on Russia

[@PerriBelcourt]

Nazi Ukraine

[@PerriBelcourt]

​@@Tw1ce_bornAmerican and European countries and Ukraine like nazi Ukraine military and Russia going against the world fighting against Ukraine NATO nazi Ukraine

[@davidrichards6509]

In 1812 the city of Moscow was still mostly wooden structures. After this Moscow was rebuilt as a modern mostly stone 19th century city.

[@wwciii]

Also the fire fighters had evacuated to St.Petersburg. The firefighting equipment was locked up and few of the French spoke Russian to even ask for it and liquid water.

[@CMY187]

Personally, I feel that Napoleon was his own worst enemy; his biggest mistake in the invasion of Russia was to even try to invade Russia in the first place. The Swedish and Ottomans tried to before him, and the Germans tried to a century after Napoleon. All failed. And similarly to Germany, Napoleon never recovered from the disastrous failed campaign in Russia; from this point, everything he did was to try to delay the inevitable fall of his empire.

[@Abhishek-sr2pu]

Mongols and poles*

[@ferryman4931]

many tried to invade Russia. Tired of listing

[@mattymac2733]

@@ferryman4931 Invading Russia is simple. They don't stop you. Letting you leave is the difficult part.

[@itspronouncednikolaj333]

Its like they learned nothing lol....once Russia lets you in, its for tactical reasons and that means you are f*cked.

[@leonel1058]

@@Abhishek-sr2pu Poland was destroyed by Russia

[@davidrichards6509]

This is the war that Russian composer Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture is about. It ends with church bells ringing and actual cannons firing.

[@jiji1044]

Next will be Napoleon 1813 the Road to Leipzig. Awesome video guys👍🏻

[@KachiAT]

You may think of -4 as "not so bad", but enjoy such weather for weeks outside without much heat from fire(you're marching as fast as you can - so there's not that much time to camp outside of nights) and usually tolerable -4 becomes much, much worse. You drink cold water, you breath cold air, you march against cold wind. You will become cold and miserable really fast.

[@CruelestChris]

They're from Chicago, there are days when it's warmer on _Mars_ than in their city.

[@KachiAT]

@@CruelestChris looking by the averages it's not that different from ranges that are shown in this video. Thing is, comparing city where you live and work in warm houses, can reliably eat warm food any time you want, can replenish easily what you wear(so your clothes can be dry and warm any day you want) can change perspective a lot. Add to mix exhaustion and you get rough idea how hard it was to retreat(or even pursue as russians) in those conditions.

[@A_Name_]

@@Selendeki 15c? That like 60f dude that is beautiful and I'm from Florida. We call that football weather in the states. Just cool though you can play without overheating. I keep my bedroom just a few degs over that for sleeping.

[@A_Name_]

@@Selendeki I also said it was a good temp for doing outdoor activities. Which does have to do with what you said. I am fairly sure no one has ever frozen to death at 60deg. slightly uncomfortable if you don't have something to warm you up? Sure. If it doesn't make me want to put on gloves and I live in the tropics I am going to go with it's fine.

[@sakkra93]

Whilst being non-stop hungry and exhausted, both of which sap your energy reserves, and without energy reserves your body cannot produce heat as effectively.

[@user-kp7hu9ho8o]

I think that everyone is missing one detail. Burning of Moscow was carried on by criminals, released from prisons acting on government orders. Even criminals were so against the Napoleon that they stayed and when captured were shot. That shows the resolve and unity of people like nothing else. If antisocial people are acting with society thats something to marvel at.

[@CMY187]

I admit that what I like most about this video is that the two of you were cheerful at the start but became more serious and somber as it progressed. The Retreat From Moscow is nothing short of a horror story.

[@Mr.SKIFLANDIAN]

Moscow... how many strains are fusing in that one sound, for Russian hearts! what store of riches it imparts! Here stands, with shady park surrounded, Petrovsky Castle; and the fame in which so lately it abounded rings proudly in that sombre name. Napoleon here, intoxicated with recent fortune, vainly waited till Moscow, meekly on its knees, gave up the ancient Kremlin-keys: but no, my Moscow never stumbled nor crawled in suppliant attire. No feast, no welcome-gifts -- with fire the impatient conqueror was humbled! From here, deep-sunk in pensive woe, he gazed out on the threatening glow...

[@giggling_boatswain]

This video inspired me to delve more into the Russian wars. Thanks for sharing. I knew absolutely nothing before this.

[@nazarsinkovitch6779]

Lived in both cities more snow in Moscow and a little colder but the wind chill is brutal in Chicago.

[@bourne817]

“What does that word mean?” Just look it up

[@Taelith]

It is very unpleasant to see the sympathy of Napoleon's army, but not Russia, especially for the local population, who were robbed and killed during Napoleon's campaign.

[@PatrickHutton]

The guy asks "how cold is Russia compared to Chicago?" How does minus 35 degrees Fahrenheit sound?

[@sakkra93]

As others have said, -4C/25F might not seem too bad. But try marching in it for weeks in an early 19th century uniform, and uniform designed for summer at that, perpetually hungry (which means your energy reserves are low, thus your body struggles to produce heat) and exhausted. You are quick marching back to Smolensk as quick as possible before the Russians decide to encircle you, meaning you have virtually no time to make camp and get warm by a campfire. The Russian winters are notoriously bitter. Frostbite was devastating to Napoleon's forces, in those days Frostbite could easily lead to Gangrene, a horrible condition that was practically a death sentence if you didn't have the limb amputated before it set in and became Septicaemia.

[@user-il5gz8wm5b]

31 March 1814 Russian troops led by Emperor Alexander I triumphantly entered Paris.

[@aleksandarm4489]

He had to do something, he didn't lead any one during the fight in the winter.

[@fridericusrex1153]

In this campaign you can see the so called "male privilege" :D

[@RUSS-wk4ll]

This video has no end or result of the war. A week after Napoleon's arrival in Paris, the Russian troops of the Cossacks entered Paris with a grandiose victory. They did not loot and did not kill anyone, they simply drove gracefully into Paris on horses. Parisians greeted them with flowers. In this way, Russia put an end to the power of Napoleon. This is the most important part of the history of the victory of the Russian army against Napoleon. But in Western propaganda you will never see or hear this, in the free west the censors are forbidden to talk about it or publish it. There is a way out of this situation. It's very simple, ask for the documentation in the archive, they will provide you with all the documented facts of that time.

[@altumurnemtzra2026]

It's a bad image for them, they don't teach history in the west. just propaganda

[@dmitriyrozhdestvenskiy2826]

9:26 it was an interesting joke made in a film "Squadron of Flying Hussars" (1980) dedicated to the events of war and a Partisan leader Denis Davydov, who was an Ahtyrsky Hussars' commander, led peasants, soldiers, hussars and Don Cossacks in battle against French. There was a moment his fellow Cossack came to him with the prisoner - A french officer who is looking very close to the Emperor Napoleon: "Your Excellency, the War is over! It's over, your Excellency! You have an honour to see the Emperor of France - Napoleon Bonaparte!!!" and gives him a seat, giving him drink and food. -"Tell this man, I'm not an Emperor." - "No, your Majesty, - jokes Davydov- today you ARE an Emperor!"😉

[@wwciii]

Napolean entered Russia with 650,000 and jeft with 25,000.

[@vasiasemechkin9475]

Emperor Alexander ordered the execution of anyone, regardless of rank and position, who undertakes to convey messages from Napoleon. Therefore, Napoleon did not receive any answers, there were no suicides in Alexander's retinue.

[@user-lz3vu8vw3r]

Первое правило военного искусства - "Не ходите на Россию!" (с) Фельмаршал Монтгомери.

[@egorik2283]

сейчас только россия на других ходит

[@wazalak911]

An American saying he don't know dignitary, redoubt, etc. Me as an Asian. How come you don't know your language? 😂

[@thomasdrane9170]

Franz Roeder was a captain in the army and had a diary about the ordeal published

[@broadband01]

messages by horseback

[@vilterusne2251]

Yeah. It's hot to fight in summer, cold in winter. geography, logistics, climate, Napoleon's stupidity, whatever. But why is it never said that Kutuzov was a very experienced strategist and the Russian army was very professional and brave. Kutuzov played chess, putting checkmat.

[@neckabuser]

Enjoyed your reactions. I live in the town of Borisov, a few miles away from the village Studeinka. You can see it at 17:58 :)

[@fraso7331]

Such great armies couldn't march on just one street. That's one reason why there are troops coming from the side.

[@byutube4360]

Alexandre like “New phone, who dis?”

[@greyvii5380]

Whoever comes to us with a sword will die...

[@Djeranimo]

Он недооценил не географию, а наших предков и их могучий дух

[@aisnice7421]

ага, поэтому в каждой битве наших потерь больше, не говоря уже о ВОВ где мы буквально ПРОСРАЛИ 9 лямов солдат, в то время когда Нацисткая германия с её лакеями потеряла лишь 2.5 ляма

[@MemoryOfTheAncestors]

@@aisnice7421 откуда вы берете этот бред? 8,65 млн. потеряли страны Оси и 11,44 млн. Красная Армия, согласно официальным подсчетам безвозвратных потерь, причем от 2,5 до 3,3 млн советских солдат погибло в плену, тогда как немцеви их союзников в советском плену погибло 650 тыс. (при примерно равных показателях пленных в 4,5 млн. солдат стран Оси и 5 млн. солдат СССР).

[@longarm498]

@@aisnice7421 Потери 1 к 1.3 ,а если учесть что красная армия с декабря 41 практически всё время наступала, то это хороший результат, лучше не позорься больше!

[@vincentbergman4451]

When Napoleon went into Russia his plan was to go no further than Smolensk. He thought the Russians would field their army there, have a major and decisive battle and sue for peace. Borodino was a forward assault because the Russians kept withdrawing, going straight at them is like locking horns, they can’t withdraw if you meet them head on. Soldiers of Napoleons army cheered when the Russian cannons started to open fire, they thought that would be it. About 2/3 of Napoleons army was not French, mostly Germans, eastern and Southern Europeans. Most French soldiers were in Spain. There is a museum on the grounds of the battle. Napoleons 1812 Russian Campaign is considered the largest military disaster ever. The novel/ series “War and Peace” takes place in Russia during the Napoleonic Wars. The song in V for Vendetta that’s played when they blow shit up was written to commemorate defeating Napoleon.

[@pavelya3881]

Yea. a very sad story about killers, robbers of RussiaIsn't it?

[@willgreen9861]

Fortunately Russians have never been killers or robbers especially not in such an enlightened age as the 21st century. Think how much Russian suffering could have been spared if the Tsar has just been honest and kept his word to Napoleon. Napoleon really respected the Tsar above all other leaders of Europe ( just see how lightly Russia got off at Tilset compared to Prussia) and was very reluctant to invade.

[@horseman217]

You reap what you sow

[@pavelya3881]

@@horseman217 I agree with the wisdom. Thats why Russia has power against all the sanctions and bulling. So to say - и в хуй не дует!

[@user-nn6er9mf8w]

Welcome to the nice trip to Russia

[@jacobwalsh1888]

I'm a heavy guy. I've done manual labor for 18 years. Gyms do not build strength. They mostly sculpt muscle. Working nonstop in a physical job 8, 10, or 12 hours a day builds real strength. I have a big belly. I can also work most "ripped" people into the ground.

[@greyvii5380]

Rapists, murderers, and "conquerors" deserve no pity

[@russianmixedwrestlingclub5135]

Previously, there was no twitter and whatsapp !!! Therefore, Napoleon had to use a Facebook completely unsuitable for this !!!

[@fraso7331]

And the bloodiest battle before 1914 is still to come.

[@jerryjohnson4008]

It's a diplomat for the local area like a mayor of Moscow or something to that nature. To answer your first question.

[@user-iy7ly6wu7m]

Thanks for the objective coverage of the story.

[@cjrecio5702]

Can you watch the Cuban Missile Crisis by TimeGhost History, please?

[@patrickholt2270]

Napoleon's troops would have been shorter and smaller on the average than present day Europeans. Average height more like 5'8" or less. They became strong through the marching with their heavy packs and weapons, but they would have been quite lean. Strong legs, but lean. Also for the cavalrymen, because a heavy man tires out his horse too soon.

[@Caesar88888]

12:24 they made bonfires it was the only way to survive

[@loafihxt5382]

And pls react to the Napoleon infantry tactics a quick guide by epic history tv

[@FuturisticAge]

You would know how they send the messages if you read some classic books ;)

[@eldertoguro1]

have these two react to epic history tv alexander the great, I saw the other guys react to it, but not these two

[@00200ncang]

"How do you survive?" Easy. You dont.

[@poyloos4834]

Not even thinking about the number of men dead, the percentage of men killed or captured. Nearly 80%. In any kind of realistic war, those numbers would be unheard of. Possibly in a single battle if a force was willing to die holding a position, but not the overall army in a war!

[@ssrmy1782]

This is why Napoleon can never be considered the greatest general of all time. I don't care how many battles he won, this was the worst military F-up in recorded history, and yes, he did abandon his troops to return to the safety of Paris, while they were fighting for their lives. The fact that his lickspittle marshals defended that shameful action was only sucking up to the leader. The shame can never be wiped, and it's one of the reasons that Marshal Ney has an enduring legacy and respect even among those nations that fought against him. A real man, and real leader that was recorded pulling young conscripts to safety from the icy ricers, whilst Napoleon was back in his palace. A true soldier, that didn't deserve the firing squad.

[@joeyyybadass9615]

Please react to mongol Empire on kings and general

[@acknodbikes5051]

There was no need for them to come to Russian land

[@pavelya3881]

we do not survive we live in this situation. Warm clothes, warm houses, supplies of food for all the winter

[@user-jy8rx1so8q]

всегда было так и будет -кто к нам с мечем придет от меча и погибнет

[@kraizmerentertainment2121]

We just live

[@stuart1346]

You need to go back and do Napoleons Vietnam and Salamanca videos as you’re missing key info without those. It’s like watching WW2 without covering the western front it won’t make sense

[@user-ku3jq2dh8t]

Кто к нам с мечëм придëт, от меча и погибнет. С миром придëт, до краëв нальëм, с войной придëт, в землю закопаем.

[@user-qz9ps7ig1z]

Мы их сюда звали

[@peaceforever8755]

noun: dignity the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.

[@broadband01]

cant wait for waterloo

[@MrsWinstonRumford]

Чуть не расплакалась от жалости к французам и прочим захватчикам 😂 Очень жалостливая история получилась. История вас ничему не учит - не лезьте к нам, по-хорошему просим!

[@vinezhin]

При этом им пофигу что из-за этих уродов погибло столько гражданских, плевать на грабежи и мароденство, плевать на жителей Москвы, которые остались на улице или были расстреляны, плевать на страдания русских солдат, которые шли ровно в тех же условиях и так же умирали от холода и болезней. Им осталось только расплакаться над смертью храброго немецкого защитника родины, который застрелился в бункере, когда орды русских коварно вторглись в мирно живущие города Германии. Пфф...

[@MrsWinstonRumford]

@@vinezhin да, меня всегда улыбает, когда там начинают рассказывать про страдания от голода и холода несчастных немцев, французов, поляков НА НАШЕЙ ЗЕМЛЕ. Мы должны их пожалеть? И вот эта привычная байка про то, как русским помог Генерал Мороз. Как будто русский солдат не из плоти и крови и на него не влияют тяжёлые климатические условия.

[@slamyourheadin9449]

@@MrsWinstonRumford10 times the amount of Russians died compared to Germans. Hardly a victory.

[@TheJthom9]

You don't know what 'loot' means?

[@danweber395]

Looks like you guys need to do a lot of basic vocabulary building. I've been wondering whether you had graduated from a remedial school or something? Proud ignorance at its wildest. Lord, have mercy on us sinners.

[@BrendanStranger]

Hitler made the same mistake

[@broadband01]

countries england has invaded [[ plz react

[@agroconstruct4026]

So many excuses. Napoleon's army was bad, in summer it was hot, there was no water, in autumn it was autumn, in winter it was winter. I can tell you for sure that the generals are far from stupid, especially the generals who have captured all of Europe. No need to be naive, Napoleon was perfectly ready for the campaign, and in his memoirs, Europeans wrote excuses for their defeat. They came with a sword, and died by the sword, not by the frost. They were killed by Russian soldiers, and not by winter. Or do you seriously believe that during such hostilities, no one is satisfied with intelligence?))) According to the West, all the generals and marshals of the West do not know what warm clothes are. And now I will tell you how it really was. At the beginning of the campaign, the Russian armies were commanded by foreigners and they did not particularly appreciate the Russian soldiers, so the Russian army suffered many losses. Emperor Alexander lost patience and replaced the commander-in-chief with Kutuzov. Second, it was obvious in the theater of operations that there was an order not to engage in protracted battles, but only to simulate a retreat. Even at Borodino, Kutuzov had no intention of defeating Napoleon, although he could well have done it. He backed off probably it was a mistake. But there is one fact - the capital of Moscow was no longer it was specially burned down and left so that Napoleon's army began to loot and plunder the city, so that they would stay there. The Russian marshal knew very well that it was the partisan war that turned out to be most effective against a large army. Therefore, he gave Napoleon an opportunity to stretch his forces, after which the Russians carried out attack after attack. In Russia, they say that it was a partisan war, they simply mowed the entire army of Napoleon out of a blizzard. But brave warriors from Europe always somehow childishly cannot admit that they simply lost and turned out to be weaker. Instead, they wrote in their memoirs that it was all about winter. Of course, even then there was an information war and the French took defeat very painfully, so when they returned, they totally lied that they were not ready)))

[@bigmikem1578]

Actually it was the summer most died.

[@vermilion6966]

Yeah i find it hilarious. As if its not hot in summer in Austria, France or Spain - how did they fight in *those* countries if Russia's summer (by no means the hottest) gave him so much hell? But all we can hear is "its too hot" "its too cold" "Im hungry" "I surrender"

[@MrsWinstonRumford]

Какие же вы необразованные))