The Austro-Prussian War - Explained in 11 Minutes

The Austro-Prussian War - Explained in 11 Minutes
Europe has always been home to conflicts and power struggles across the map. For a continent so big and intertwined, and with frequently shifting borders all throughout history, it’s no surprise that war would often become inevitable.
In the case of Central Europe, as the second half of the 19th century came around, the clash for dominance and consolidated power over the region would be between the mighty Austrian Empire and the rising state of Prussia…
The Kingdom of Prussia, at this time, was part of the German Confederation and was becoming the most powerful and influential of the incorporated states next to the Austrian Empire. Its leaders were the Hohenzollern family and in particular, King Wilhelm I alongside Prime Minister Otto von Bismarck.
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The Kaiser and His Times (Norton Library (Paperback))
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The Austro-Prussian War: Austria's War with Prussia and Italy in 1866
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The Road to Königgrätz: Helmuth von Moltke and the Austro-Prussian War 1866 by Helion and Company : amzn.to/3xX08Vh
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Skylar Gordon
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[@Knowledgia]

Some extra Information: For centuries Austria was considered the leader of the German states and the Habsburg Family controlled the Emperorship of the Formal Holy Roman Empire.

[@Barwasser]

Bismark really knew how to make peace. Sometimes this is just as important as knowing how to win wars.

[@Z.E.O.25]

a couple decades later:

[@DisgruntledHippo]

A good book that covers this topic is "The Pursuit of Power. Europe 1815-1914."

[@edwinsparda7622]

Austria ruled German states for centuries.

[@HistoryOfRevolutions]

"It's the desire to be barbaric that makes governments call their enemies barbarians"

[@ondrejsatny5919]

I live in north-east of Czech republic. Almost everywhere around you can see 1866 crosses. Under my small 5k town lies 50 000 soldiers. Just because Austrian general didn't listen to retreat command and sent his man in small groups against prussians. Horror.

[@MrAsullivan12]

Bismarck was the greatest diplomat to ever live. The amount of foresight he had is astonishing

[@Newdivide]

One day the great European War will come out of some damned foolish thing in the Balkans.

[@magmanek1508]

Although my country has been part of Austrian empire till the end of WW1 and we've learned about this, I still managed to learn a lot In almost 11 minutes.. Great video!

[@HighPeakMapping]

Ah the brother's war. One to remember.

[@none5349]

Frederick The Great, the only German who defeated the world powers by himself.

[@christianrode8846]

I am a German of Prussian descent and I am proud of it.

[@vincenzochianese9378]

Prussia : Italy what did you do in this war?

[@heliosapollyon4391]

Prussia is such a kickass name for a country or maybe it's badass IDK

[@cwalumgutair5602]

The video is finally here, thank you knowledgia

[@compatriot852]

Imagine a world where Austria unified Germany. I wonder how that would change the world

[@d.s.archer5903]

The Battle of Königgrätz (Sadowa), 3 July 1866, is especially interesting because it culminates in a situation we have seen throughout military history: last-minute reinforcements arriving and turning the tide of battle. A few examples are Towton (1461), Marengo (1800), Waterloo (1815), Antietam (1862), and The Wilderness (1864).

[@alexl9012]

8:13

[@hanswiliam1602]

very cool explanations and animations. good work