The Battle of Largs 1263 AD

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[@rollipolli1166]

King: Has a decent plan Some disease: Haha nice try

[@jirobow]

Common flu: I'm about to end this man's whole career

[@raimondsstokmanis1892]

@Deborah Meltrozo It wouldn't have been funny, but it would have been a better twist, than what we got.

[@snapgab]

It's really funny how often that happens in Bazbattles's videos.

[@TEverettReynolds]

@John Saf "suspicious" indeed, which is why these groups were also so devotedly religious, since they had no real explanations for these events... other then "divine intervention"!

[@njoyingtube1]

No battles for the foreseeable future disease rules suit you squire . 5G V coronalirus ...

[@bluebthebluebifullest1688]

3:47 “This enraged Alexander” huh, haven’t heard that sentence in a loong time.

[@Avora227]

Oversimplified! 😂

[@bluebthebluebifullest1688]

Shaun Dibakoane what are you talking about? I meant the alexander the great series they made some years ago.

[@alexanderthegreat445]

Blueb The bluebifullest Yeah, I haven’t heard that in a while but I checked the series and they’ve deleted the first 3 videos.

[@bluebthebluebifullest1688]

Alexander the Great yeah i know :// i noticed it some time ago and left a comment about it asking why. Since the battle of the granicus river was one of my personal favorites, and i also loved that narrators voice. But i never got answer to why they privated/deleted them. Hope we someday get them back.

[@alexanderthegreat445]

Blueb The bluebifullest Yeah, real shame they had to do that.

[@Tahkaullus01]

Don't you just hate it when an army marches on you right before breakfast?

[@TexasKosmonawt]

Hate when that happens.

[@baudelaireaugustin6480]

So uncivilized.

[@nocosa]

-15% morale -15% stamina -50% vomits

[@DieFlabbergast]

Yeah: happens two or three times a week!

[@anonymousx2951]

@@nocosa And a 100% will to kill.

[@BazBattles]

Next video goes live roughly at the same time on Saturday! Stay tuned :)

[@Unknown_Gaming_024]

I'm first

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Second

[@jonweik4091]

Also BTS , BTS (behind the scenes ) ,BTS

[@englisharmada9766]

I really enjoy these videos brings light to less known battles

[@nikosprinianakis423]

your voice is simply AMAZING!

[@apocalyps6706]

I love your "the battle was about to begin" intros. They make my day

[@anzaca1]

They're great, aren't they? The music really completes it.

[@Buzz34]

This whole channel is amazing! Love these things

[@HistorySkills]

I didn't know anything about this battle. Thanks for another great video.

[@scottmclaughlin2329]

History Skills I’m the complete opposite, growing up a few miles away it seem to be the only minor battle anyone ever spoke about. Largs is a proud little place.

[@anzaca1]

It wasn't very highly regarded at the time, so we have little information about it.

[@Sandwich13455]

I used to goto the beach at Largs!

[@stupidmonkey86]

That's because you're a fucking pussy.

[@HeroHoundoom]

Scotland: we'll pay you for those islands. Norway: No. *One defeat and the Norwegian King dying later* Norway: Okay, give me the money. Scotland: Pleasure doing business with you. Norway: *Curses in Norse*

[@Alex13501]

it seems rather silly right? I mean those islands were so far away from Norway and almost next to Scotland, whats the point keeping them? Maybe if there would be huge deposits of something valuable, but still, weird.

[@hirocheeto7795]

@@Alex13501 well, at that point in history, land was everything. The more the better,and losing land meant losing power. Plus, having islands that close to a rival would allow for an easier invasion.

[@Alex13501]

@@hirocheeto7795 its seems to be double edged sword, but yea, if the king of the norway had planes for future invasion, then it makes sense

[@hirocheeto7795]

@@Alex13501 Heh, it's Europe. It's not an "if" the king had plans, it's "when" he'd put them into motion

[@Sandwich13455]

We still owe cash for the Orkney Islands to the Norwegian!

[@Cullmeister]

Never thought my home village of Lamlash would be in a bazbattle video

[@danial469]

I will invade your island and conquer it!

[@paranoidandroid6095]

if you didnt mention lamlash, a nice joke about your profile pic could be made

[@ScotsLyon]

Mine gets a mention too Ayr

[@cbviperess9319]

@@ScotsLyon lucky git, I'm a kilwinning lad

[@matthewmccartney7417]

dalry bhoy here

[@RMcC96]

I was there with my partner just a week ago. Always find it strange to walk on the same land a battle took place hundreds of years ago. You can just imagine the scenes of battle happening around you...she only cared for getting ice cream though

[@Alwuwa]

Nardinis I'm guessing?!

[@RMcC96]

Alwuwa VK yup hahah

[@paranoidandroid6095]

partner? polygamy?

[@Monochromicornicopia]

partner?

[@sandrojones8068]

@@paranoidandroid6095 monogamy?

[@mooky32]

Well I never thought I would see my home town (still living there) on BazBattles! We are actually having the annual Viking festival this weekend so great timing. Superb stuff as usual.

[@thegdpwhytea439]

Which town would that be?

[@mooky32]

Largs! :-)

[@DWFTW]

You actually have an annual festival for it? What does it involve? Surprised I've never heard about it (go down to Millport quite a lot, even did so last weekend) - though I guess that does just pass through, but would've thought I might hear about it somewhere.

[@mooky32]

Hey there, yes been going for 40 years. They do very decent battle re-enactments. Have a look here, good view things to do: largsvikingfestival.org/

[@Alwuwa]

With a large family presence in Largs I love the fact that this has been added! Don't know if its added at any point, but if any of you guys visit Largs there is a huge monument called the pencil (because it looks like one) set to memorialise the battle of Largs! *Edit* Just seen that it was referenced! The island that Hakon landed on by the way was Millport. Brilliant little island!

[@youngspit89]

The island is called Great Cumbrae, Millport is a town on the island. I’m from Largs

[@1mokay911]

I loved the sound when alexander III grow up 🤣

[@orionion]

Now he can jump in the air and land on Håkon.

[@b-gambit1stblock74]

He can now break blocks with his head lol

[@julienbelanger]

Was looking for that answer lol

[@davidperrier6149]

"Caught a cold and died." This is why I'm glad I didn't live back then.

[@njoyingtube1]

@@brettk9316 catch nothing , and lose freedom , an hours essential exercise at a time ..@ #WEWILLCOPTHEMANYWAYWECANOVIRUS ....www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-52338058

[@JonatasAdoM]

@@brettk9316 Better than dying to a simple cold don't you think? Or a fever. Or black death because some ticks got tired of the rats and started living on you.

[@duznygeyafock]

They were old. People still die of the cold and flu! And in much greater numbers than this poxy virus

[@bezahltersystemtroll5055]

@@duznygeyafock Alexander was 50 and Hakon was 59 - thats not old, and thats why I agree with David why I'm glad not having to live back then. Also the new corona virus is 10-30 times deadlier then the flu, read the scientific literature.

[@duznygeyafock]

@@bezahltersystemtroll5055 50 was old back then. And I've read and watched plenty of stuff on the virus! It's a crock of shit and shouldn't of closed the world down! But you stay inside and only out when you need to but make sure and group up clap like a clown at 8pm on a Thursday for the NHS like a good little sheep😏

[@theirishrevolutionchannel1087]

Fantastic: we don't see enough Scottish history. Great stuff

[@gio3]

Yes! I've lived near Largs for most of my life and never knew exactly what went down. Thank you for this one!

[@Doom_Hawk]

I'm in the exact same boat here. Lived nearby Largs and visited often, and of course the place is famous for it but I never took the time to investigate myself. This video was a treat.

[@martinlaird4738]

Thanks for posting this! I live about half an hour from Largs!

[@victorbruant389]

These rustics are so inept. It nearly takes the honor out of victory. Nearly.

[@Matthew10950]

This is not the conduct of a proper gentleman.

[@whatever3132]

*Laughs in British*

[@MrMottasem]

Jupiter, Mars come boys come

[@lionelhutz5137]

Tavington! Damn him, damn that man!

[@brandonf24]

The Patriot.

[@Fenniks-]

a surprise to be sure but a welcome one

[@thecabooseattheendofthetra9260]

The Battle of Towton would be a worthy addition to your catalogue.

[@xaph5575]

Yesss

[@tomurg]

They already got that one kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIXWh31nfbSjeck

[@ryanstewart3640]

I live across the river (Firth of Clyde) from Largs, where the battle happened. On the seafront where I live property developers found a plot of land they wanted to build on but when construction began they found it was full of graves. The Norwegians had retreated from Largs and disembarked across the river on Innellan beach to bury their dead, perhaps the wounded who died after escaping (seems unlikely they would have placed any corpses on the ships). After their dead were buried the remaining soldiers pushed their boats out to sea and that was the last time hostile Scandinavian warriors stepped foot on the British mainland.

[@daginn896]

Uhm, the "battle" ended inconlusive (more of a skirmish). In fact the Scots withdrew. The Norwegians withdrew to the isles for the winter only to persue the campaign the folowing spring. Their king died that winter and civil war broke out in Norway. The next king had his hands full in Norway.

[@ryanstewart3640]

The battle wasn't inconclusive, it resulted in the end of the campaign, it was a victory for the defenders - They wanted to repel the Norwegians and they had done so. And yeah as I say they never returned to the mainland so idk what you think you're proving

[@daginn896]

@@ryanstewart3640 Uhm, 1. It was not a battle, it was a forced skirmish due to some stranded ships (autum storms). The bulk of the army never engaged on both sides. 2. The campaign was not over, it was on a hold due to winter. But during that winter king Magnus died of sickness, thats when the campaign got called off. His hair back in Norway had to face civil war. It was not war or battles that won the day for Scotland, it was coincidences. Yet it is portrayed like a great battle and a great victory in Scotland, its just bullshit.

[@prinz5816]

@@ryanstewart3640No lol. It wasnt an "invasion" it was 5 ships that got beached and were suddenly attacked, and withdrew succesfully after the scotts withdrew first. Dont forget that Håkon had already captured numerous scottish castles and recaptured the majority of the rebelling territory.

[@lollius88]

Angry Norwegian kids in the replies 😂

[@edwardokaa]

I don't think I've ever clicked a video more quickly. This is my part of the world. Silly Håkon, should have sheltered the fleet in Millport Bay instead. I guess he'd heard about the legendary ice cream in Largs and wanted to try it for himself.

[@kubajs707]

That moment, when u know the video is going to be so good and you press like button before actually watching it

[@Atominey]

Excellent visuals, wonderful narration and gripping writing as usual. I've loved your videos since the first Alexander one. Would love to see it remade to your level today.

[@shurley96]

Lived in Glasgow for a year, I remember taking a day trip to Largs and over to the Island to cycle around it, never knew there was a battle there. Good video.

[@Krillcon10]

Amazing video as always!

[@cbviperess9319]

I live in kilwinning, just a few miles south east and once a week I drive past the pencil monument that stands to mark the battle and watch the reinactment every year. glad to see you do this battle. Side note: island at 5:39 is cumbrae

[@shywoofer1620]

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[@1228carlito]

The Mario mushroom power up sound for the young prince to king was an awesome touch

[@eli8286]

I love your video style; unique, easy to follow, interesting, and extremely educational. Well done friend

[@doolsy]

My hometown of Largs is the star! Every year we have a Viking festival and we set fire to a longboat. There is also a Viking village during that period. It’s a cool place and thanks for telling some history of my people:)

[@raidernation4653]

Love you freaking videos, the battles of history ,, amazing work n tell tale..

[@brokenbridge6316]

Nice video. I wonder if we can see some video's on the battle's fought by William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. I would love to see some video series's on their battles.

[@Ghost-vi8qm]

3:06 The Nintendo upgrade noise cracked me up!

[@ryanhey3425]

Oh my days this is this BEST channel for historical battles EVER and as a narrator there are no better love this channel so glad I found it!!!!

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[@jordirodri1362]

Could you do a a video or a series about the mercenary companies in Europe? You know like the Catalan company, Great company or other free companies. Some of these mercenaries even managed to defeat various armies of diferent kingdoms by themselves so that's pretty awesome hahaha

[@MyBlueZed]

A superb production. Thank you for posting.

[@brandoncrapse1156]

keep up the amazing work guys, there are not near enough channels bringing history back to life. Respect.

[@rubenpellejero6073]

Considering both Vikings and Scotts wanted these lands, it was a surprisingly pacific way to achieve it

[@rubenpellejero6073]

@@monsieurfoupierre Pilgrim?

[@placeholder8768]

I still wish for a video on the battles during the age of the Rus Triumvirate, with the Nemiga River, Kiev Uprising and mainly the battle of the river Snov. I’ll repost a large summary of it. Good video though, thank you very much. The Kievan Rus’ was always divided, and in many ways. While Vladimir the Great did convert the lands of the Rus to Christianity, there were still many pagans, especially in the recently conquered lands such as Polotsk. The lands were also often rebellious, as it was shown in this video. Novgorod was acquired after a bloody war, the Cumans and Pechenegs often migrated into the southern lands, taking them, and Polotsk was conquered over an insult and a refusal to marriage. This made tensions high. There was also the many disputes between brothers, as shown here. Prince Bryacheslav had attempted to conquer Novgorod, and gain independence from the Rus, but was stopped by Yaroslav in 1020 and defeated decisively at the Sudoma River. A peace treaty was signed, but Bryacheslav and Yaroslav still constantly acted hostile to each other. During this time, a bad system had been implemented which caused problems. The ‘rota system’ was a system of seniority, where the oldest member of the dynasty inherits, instead of regular succession from father to son. Familicide became common, as brothers fought for power. One of the greatest struggles occurred after the death of Yaroslav the Wise. Soon after Iziaslav was crowned, the rebellious and powerful Prince of Polotsk, Vseslav the Seer, challenged the throne. This culminated into an epic battle at the Nemiga river, the details of which have been lost to time. The three sons of Yaroslav, who were Iziaslav, Vsevolod and Svetoslav, put aside their differences to challenge this powerful Prince, and probably outnumbered him. On their way, they burned Minsk, then held by Polotsk (as that was the first reference to Minsk we know of, it is celebrated as the founding date of the city), and moved up to challenge him in 1067. We know little of the course of the battle, but what we do know is that it ended as a bloodbath, with ‘The Tale of Igor’s Campaign’ describing “The bloody banks of the Nemiga being sown with not blessings, but with bones”. Vseslav fled back to Polotsk, but the Princes did not follow him, likely due to their losses. In June of that year, the brothers met, swearing upon the cross to not harm each other again, as Vseslav was imprisoned in Kiev for a while. This was not the end. The Triumvirate between the three brothers slowly broke apart, as Izyaslav, who was not strong enough to deal with all of this by himself but tried his best was showing his weaknesses, Svetoslav, who was described as a ‘new Ptolemy’ and a scholar was shown as a good commander and Vsevolod, who proved in ways that he was brilliant in diplomacy, wanted more power. In 1061, the Cumans attacked and raided into the Rus, defeating Vsevolod. They continued to attack the Rus for 7 more years before anything was done, as the Triumvirate attacked the Cumans and failed. However, while this military disgrace did prove that the Cumans were truly a threat, Svetoslav was able to defeat a Cuman force of 12,000 with 3,000 men in the battle of the river Snov in November 1, 1068. The battle began, with Svetoslav making a speech, saying to his men, “Потягнем, уже нам не лзе камо ся дети!”. I don’t speak old Slavic/old Russian, but StKozlovsky translated it. It means ‘Let’s win this, we have nowhere to hide anymore.’ The Russian army attacked, and was caught in bloody fighting with the larger Cuman force. A decisive charge by the Russian heavy cavalry dispersed the Cumans, who quickly after lost the battle. This elevated the prestige of Svetoslav, who became popular for ending the massive Cuman threat- after the battle, the Cumans left the Rus, and signed a peace treaty with the Rus, with minor raids being the only problem they caused for decades. However, the battle at the river Snov was too late of a victory. In 1068, while Svetoslav was marching to fight the Cumans, the people of Kiev demanded that Iziaslyav, the grand prince of the Rus, muster a new army and attack them, after a Veche, or assembly in the marketplace of the city. When this was refused, the revolt began. The people, blaming Iziaslav’s general Konstantin for the defeat, marched to his house and ransacked him. Then, they kicked Iziaslav from the throne, freeing the Polotskian Prince Vseslav and proclaiming him the leader of the Kievan Rus. Vseslav also quickly secured the support of the many pagans in the Rus by supporting them. Iziaslav fled to Poland, to Bolysław II, known as the Bold, the Cruel and the Generous, who gave him arms and weapons to forcefully take back the throne. After several years of struggle, while losing the title of Grand Prince of the Rus, he regained his title as Prince of Polotsk and spent many more years on the throne- he is often known as a sorcerer due to this fact, along with his support of Pagans. After all of this drama, the Triumvirate was practically restored. Iziaslav continued reigning, but then, in 1073, another power struggle occurred. According to the Russian Chronicles, ‘the devil stirred up strife’ between the brothers. On the 22nd of March, 1073, Svetoslav and Vsevolod deposed Iziaslav, proclaiming Svetoslav as the new leader of the Rus. According to a chronicle, this happened because Svetoslav was corrupted with the need for more power, and he misled Vsevolod into thinking that Iziaslav had tried to enter into an alliance with Vseslav against them two. Either way, Svetoslav was now the ruler. Iziaslav fled once more to Poland, which he was expelled from as Svetoslav was the son-in-law of Bolesław II. He then appealed to Henry IV of the Holy Roman Empire, who tried to help but later gave up. The Pope later sent Iziaslav a crown, proclaiming him the ‘King of Kiev’ in 1075, and he took back Kiev. Svetoslav soon died in 1077, due to the ‘cutting of a sore’. One of the sons of Svetoslav, Oleg Svetoslavich and the son of a prince of Smolensk, Boris Vyacheslavich, tried to conquer the lands of Vsevolod in Chernigov, which Svetoslav gave him after helping him become leader of the Rus. Oleg also allied with the Cumans, but Iziaslav and Vsevolod defeated Oleg, Boris and the Cumans. However, Iziaslav perished in this battle. After the other two sons had died, Vsevolod took the throne, uniting the three princedoms that had formed a Triumvirate many years ago. However, his rule was not too good- the Russian Primary chronicle writes that “people no longer had access to the Prince’s justice, judges became corrupt and venal”, and Vsevolod listened to the advice of young councilors instead of old and experienced retainers. According to his son’s autobiography, Vsevolod spoke five foreign languages, which were likely Greek, Cuman, Latin, Norse and Ossetian. His son, Vladimir Monomakh, who became a famed great warrior, did most of the fighting for his father, as his father had a horrible reputation in battles. His last few years were filled with grave illness, during which his son did most of the governing.

[@paranoidandroid6095]

bruh, is it your course work (history faculty)?

[@placeholder8768]

Paranoid Android no, it’s mainly my hobby, i just enjoy learning about it a lot.

[@placeholder8768]

Dani Al basically three dudes fight some guy who tries to take over all of the rus and almost wins, then they get attacked by bootleg mongols and die before killing them, then stuff fractures and the guy returns and people die and yeah no homo

[@TherealSBlair]

It's rare that I see a title on your posts and have no knowledge of it at all. Learned something totally new today. Cheers!

[@notmareelnam7545]

This channel turns some of the most boring tactical battles into very interesting videos. The setup makes the video.

[@scottishspaceman2129]

Hi Nice video I'm going to Largs for the viking festival next weekend can't wait to go there. I hope the weather will be dry.

[@Theturtleowl]

Love this part of history.

[@klausmascarenhas3873]

Great work.

[@scottmclaughlin2329]

I live 6 or so miles away from Largs, it’s crazy to think I’ve walk over this battlefield many many times.

[@shay5831]

You’re videos are so well made

[@beng1767]

Love these videos on smaller and less know historical stories and events as well !

[@cheeseburgerrunner5217]

Great videos. I heard that little Mario sound plug at 3:07 lmao, I love this channel.

[@xiahoupaul19]

3:06 I love what BazBattles did there.

[@stickyredpostit2864]

My mother grew up in Largs, and my grandparents lived there! There's a monument to this day commemorating the battle, the Pencil, and as another commenter mentioned they still celebrate the history of vikings there.

[@BGShepard]

Thank you for taking over for the History Channel.

[@piotrmodrzejewski3052]

Always worth watching.

[@DWFTW]

I've know this battle existed, but never knew the specifics. Went on a school trip back in Primary to the Vikingar (museum?) in Largs, but I didn't care as a kid. I go to Millport a lot, but I never knew that the Norse set up camp on the Isle of Cumbrae, interesting stuff.

[@JackBlack-py4en]

Keep them coming, pretty please. Thank you.

[@geargrinder5182]

What a treat. Two vids in one day. Keep them coming.

[@Max-kt5ed]

Thank you for these incredible Videos👍

[@stephenmcdowall4428]

That little island next to Largs is called Millport, the road round it is 9.5 miles.. the reason why i know this is because i live only 8 miles from Largs.. in a small town called Dalry.

[@michaelhampton206]

Love your vids mate , keeps me entertained at work

[@Moritz19081980]

The illustration is brilliant.

[@ecurewitz]

love the Super Mario Brothers sound effect

[@Dokja0]

The description in beginning of the video is my fav.

[@beng1767]

Great video again :D

[@chrisbergonzi7977]

Great stuff here.....thanks my man

[@HAL-cp4mt]

King : preparing for war and glory Flu : I'm about to end this man whole carrier.

[@kirkspinelli3815]

Is there anything that makes your day better than a baz battles video

[@KHK001]

Amazing!

[@ryanbyrne2226]

Thanks for doing a video on my suggestion, but I was talking about a diffrent battle that happened in largs

[@hungetkunstler]

Great video! I live near Largs and remember going on a school trip there for the ‘Viking Festival’ when we were about 7 years old so this brought back some memories haha!

[@powderbeast5598]

💓

[@morningmidnight9398]

Thank you for using the metric system

[@comradekenobi6908]

Teacher put your video in my history class, great job!

[@ffdv7458]

I'm from Largs, I knew of the battle but not why and how it was fought, thanks .

[@callummurrayofficialyoutub1369]

Live quite near to large lovely town great to see it’s given some screen time

[@jasonz7788]

thanks baz !

[@Bismo]

Yayyy new video!

[@vladamur7061]

Largs is a lovely seaside town now lol

[@indiafirst3676]

Great Video 👍

[@carloseduardopereiraarraio5283]

When a video of the Portuguese discovery and conquest on the indic. Congrats for the excellent work

[@Dayvit78]

Some of the early 1400-1500s batltes in the Middle East or India would be interesting. Even naval battles, if possible.

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Largs makes a great deal about it's Viking heritage. Thanks for explaining the battle so clearly.

[@brandon98766]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@iupetre]

Amazing work as always! Would love to see you do a video on the Battle of Fredericksburg.

[@englisharmada9766]

That's why reconassiance is so important in war because you need to no the area if your planning to fight or stop surprise attacks also that commander on the hill was so bad he should of sent message to to camp as soon as possible and after he couldn't even keep a orginazed retreat

[@TheRealBruceLouis]

also its like why stubbornly keep isles so far away from u in the 1st place? u gotta do some considerable sailin just to get there & they dont even know the lands. the scots are like right next door. it just doesnt make sense to me why hakon is so insistant on keepin lands so far away from him where the guy thats askin to buy them is like next door.

[@englisharmada9766]

@@TheRealBruceLouis well I am not an expert on this period but I think it had been part of Norway for awhile and is a invasion point on uk/Ireland if ever a opportunity arose plus he could have been In a politically bad position and giving away land which had been part of Norway for centuries is not a good way to tell your jarls you are a strong leader

[@StewysGameplay]

I’m from Arran, thanks for another amazing video!

[@xMoff]

A battle in Scotland, hell yeah. They dont teach us about our own battles apart from stirling bridge and bannockburn in schools in Scotland, nice to see one on the channel.

[@jackdubz4247]

Speaking as someone who comes from Bannockburn, I heartily agree. They should have taught us more about this kind of thing in school, and put less emphasis on the various battles we had with our southern neighbour, England.

[@EXChristianRamRam]

Your Voice is extraordinary Baz Battle.

[@dentotte7032]

raghu challa I thought he hired a voice actor for his videos

[@gma729]

GREAT STORY, GREAT FORMAT, GREAT PRODUCTION/NARRATION !!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍

[@bjrnjohannestorvatn4196]

Do videos about Belisarius

[@Fenniks-]

and Basil the Bulgar slayer

[@englisharmada9766]

That would be cool but which battle or siege there are so many he won against the odds

[@EL_ClD]

@@shay5831 You must be thinking about Pyrrhus of Epirus

[@strikemasterice2004]

Kings & Generals already have a series on Belisarius.

[@LeePenn2492]

Very informative and interesting stuff.. good show.

[@afifi1828]

Battle of Alcacer Quibir aka Battle of 3 kings. Involve 3 kingdom Morocco, Portugal and Ottoman

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Tuna fish sandwich , chips . can of soda , and Baz Battles. HEAVEN.

[@apeddie324]

My home town. Awesome video😊

[@baderq8ty99]

man! what a large battle

[@thecrusaderhistorian9820]

nice video!

[@briancarno8837]

Who would have thought largs yacht marina had such a famous place in history...the monument looks like a big pencil..its a lovely walk between Largs town and the marina

[@aucourant9998]

Alexander III had a real Desperate Dan chin. Great video, by the way, very interesting.

[@username7735]

Winter is coming, Let's go to Orkney. Greatest Idea ever.

[@MrBizteck]

I will never tire of the Death 'hsaaaa' sound effect.

do the Battle of Krbava field, 1493 AD

[@alanhume5131]

Nice one

[@Tegardener666]

As I understand it, the Boyd clan that I'm descended from was assigned to attacking the Norwegians holding the high ground. Its rumored to be the origins of the clan motto "Confido".

[@MaximusCircus]

I em glad that you guys have started to yous the letter Å one the name of the nowegian kings :)