Damn, I hope that legend about the single man holding the bridge was true. What a badass.
@TaurionMartell7 жыл бұрын
NatesCast migh be, the skill gap between a hardend warrior and a peasant soldier was probably huge. Its also not uncommon for a single sniper or machinegunner to halt the advance of whole batalions(~1000 men)
@drakeford32386 жыл бұрын
James Smith You're assuming that they would have had the opportunity. Not everyone ran around with a longbow in there pocket, and not every unit contained archers. Even if they were accessible at the time, they would have been kept at the back lines, not the front. It would have taken significant time to both get your own soldiers cleared off of such a narrow bridge and you're archers notified and positioned to fire. Considering the Saxons were giving chase, it isn't utterly unreasonable that the foremost soldiers were being pushed onward by the unaware ones behind. This doesn't necessarily mean it's entirely true- both sides certwinly have csuse to embellish, but it isn't implausible that a skilled enough warrior under ideal circumstances (which a choke point like this bridge would definitely qualify as) could rack up quite a body count before a plan could be devised to deal with him, and we have seen similar stands at other points in history.
@Zuflux6 жыл бұрын
That would require skilled bowmen. There's no such thing as "just" firing a volley of arrows. I don't know if they had any archers in their army.
@eball2k96 жыл бұрын
NatesCast what a noob commander couldn’t defend a bridge
@Birkebeiner10666 жыл бұрын
It is not, reliable Norwegian sources disclaim this myth which was most likely made to make up for poor English strategy by claiming some godsent warrior slaughtered their men and halted their advance.
@hankbalm80838 жыл бұрын
That one Norsemen on the bridge, if he is real, has got to be one of the most bad-ass soldiers of all time
@slothfromthegoonies82017 жыл бұрын
Historians generally accept that he was real.
@a-drewg17167 жыл бұрын
the bridge was only 4 men wide so it wouldn't have been too hard especially if he was facing the poorly trained pheasants that were conscripted.
@Kasino806 жыл бұрын
Stoßtruppen I assume you mean peasants, although I love the image you gave me of pheasants in battle gear.
@CharlieVane216 жыл бұрын
Yeah, sure.
@eball2k96 жыл бұрын
ConquistadorBob The Bob man his friends must have been asshole allowing him to be stabbed underneath the bridge while he 1v2000 the entire English army
@TheDelta145 жыл бұрын
Amon Amarth - The Berserker at Stamford Bridge
@threetree34305 жыл бұрын
TheDelta14 Hail!
@JnSobre5 жыл бұрын
Based on a heroic 'fantasy' feat of that era, but still a good song :)
@tylergehringer85605 жыл бұрын
The real Viking's name was Tjoldov (Tjodulfr) not alot of people know this but It is written in a few Scandinavian songs and Oral History. I grew up hearing this being part Norwegian myself. but European culture shuns the thought of Tjoldov being the lone warrior at stamford bridge because it was the English who wrote it. History always bends to the victors. but just because it's written, doesn't mean it's real.
@JnSobre5 жыл бұрын
@@tylergehringer8560 Tjodolfr was the poet who wrote a song about Harald but he never mentioned anything about an lonely viking on Stamford. And the song you mention was inspired by the English chronicles and was written in the 20th century.
@paulcannon50655 жыл бұрын
@@JnSobre never mind
@Thomaszhh8 жыл бұрын
I feel really bad for Godwinson, gets to be crowned king only to be invaded by two seperate large armies and die in battle 10 months later.
@a-drewg17167 жыл бұрын
pretty much CK2 your liege dies and you become king only to get fucked over by everything.
@randomname50836 жыл бұрын
@@a-drewg1716 The only way to win against Harald and William is either cheats or luck
@TheStarkman1236 жыл бұрын
Yea, but that's better than what the peasant soldiers would've got, which was probably shit and then a painful death.
@Bubajumba6 жыл бұрын
If Godwinson where smart, he'd try to use diplomacy with Harald. give back the lost territory of the dane law. and demand his support against the Normans. Since he knew and was prepared for a invasion from the Normans. (or tried something similar with the Normans) as we all know the hardruler is not easy to convince.
@randomname50836 жыл бұрын
@@Bubajumba If Godwinson had a brain he wouldn't do what you just said. The former Danelaw was about 70% of England's land. Leaving Godwinson with only Wessex.
@cipher881017 жыл бұрын
The viking on the bridge, what a boss
@Birkebeiner10666 жыл бұрын
Depite being a fake myth?
@Fudo946 жыл бұрын
@@Birkebeiner1066 No, despite being real.
@Birkebeiner10666 жыл бұрын
Yea... "real"...
@Adrian8-q1m6 жыл бұрын
Fake or real ...it's amazing.I love Vikings and my ancestors , Roman Emperor.
@cambs01815 жыл бұрын
Possibly a myth but could be done. The axe is long and can be spun around has a narrow bridge so he couldn't be outflanked.
@michaelhenman48878 жыл бұрын
I liked how you covered some of the legend around the battle as well as the factual element of it, but there is something else worth mentioning: According to Snorri Sturluson, before the battle a single man rode up alone to Harald Hardrada and Tostig. He gave no name, but spoke to Tostig, offering the return of his earldom if he would turn against Hardrada. Tostig asked what his brother Harold would be willing to give Hardrada for his trouble. The rider replied "Seven feet of English ground, as he is taller than other men." Then he rode back to the Saxon host. Hardrada was impressed by the rider's boldness, and asked Tostig who he was. Tostig replied that the rider was Harold Godwinson himself. I don't care that it is probably made up, it's still awesome.
@oddpoppetesq.34675 жыл бұрын
That would be awesome if true...
@dr.lexwinter86044 жыл бұрын
I suspect that is meant to read; "Seven feet of English ground." as he was taller than other men. It'd be fucking weird if he started talking to the guy about the guy in third person.
@asdfomfglol4 жыл бұрын
Made up just like the single viking holding the bridge.
@97epicman3 жыл бұрын
@@dr.lexwinter8604 But in a way it's condescending, right? Because he's talking about him as if he's not there.
@mikespearwood39143 жыл бұрын
@@asdfomfglol I think the single beserker on the bridge has been confirmed by most accounts, no? Why made up, and by whom?
@Dudedafool8 жыл бұрын
Was totally hoping this one was next after the previous video! Absolutely love this channel.
@jackwalker38718 жыл бұрын
Dudedafool same hope it does well
@daveedbrooke55177 жыл бұрын
Provocateur but they beat the crap out of most of the world eh?
@roygrutchfield57158 жыл бұрын
Good summary , would add that Harald Hardrada, former commander of the Byzantine Varangian Guard was possibly the greatest commander of the period (11th century Europe).
@BazBattles8 жыл бұрын
Battle of Fulford vid was more like Hardrada's POV, where the very short story of him was presented. This one is Harold's POV, but again, very brief summary. More or less :)
@marsdenlyonwahl80717 жыл бұрын
Roy GRUTCHFIELD
@Birkebeiner10666 жыл бұрын
He had also amassed a great fortune from outliving several of his employers and, as a personal guard of the royalty, was given the right to loot the ruler's treasury after his death.
@johng70034 жыл бұрын
I read somewhere that since he lived for quite a long time in Byzantine Empire especially in Constantinopole and Thessaloniki and had good relationships with the locals he learned some greek. Just imagine Hardrada swearing Godwinson in greek!!
@saguntum-iberian-greekkons70143 жыл бұрын
@@johng7003 if he won maybe he would changed some elements of englosh society by having MAYBE Byzantine architecture or a small HELLENOPHONE Elite. Norwie England would had excellent relations with Byzantium. IN our timeline even anglo-saxons fled to Constantinople after hastings. That shows they already aware of the Roman Empire
@kesorangutan61708 жыл бұрын
So you are telling me viking age is over because they left their armours in ships. Anyway RIP Hardrada. He was one of the most badass leader of all time.
@MegaMapper8 жыл бұрын
it's kinda dumb, huh? ;D
@kesorangutan61708 жыл бұрын
***** Yep it is :) Also if vikings didn't scattered all over the place, They could've easily butchered englishmen on the bridge. Yes I love Total War bridge battles :D It's really weird to think battles can be lost because of this kind of mistakes...
@MegaMapper8 жыл бұрын
bircan doğaroğlu well... battles/wars can be lost by more stupid things. When Russians were fighting in afghanistan and scout or whatever he is (this guy on graveyard shift who is watching if everything is fine) so this guy fall asleep and then enemy army went into camp and killed everyone because everyone were sleeping. ;p
@Pottan238 жыл бұрын
They didn't leave them on the ship, they were completely taken by suprise by the english attack and simply didn't have time to put it on. Harold forced marched his army for days, swelling it's ranks as they went. At the time of Stamford bridge England was thoroughly norsed anyway with Harold himself being half-danish and Cnut the greats nephew, the backbone of his army consisting of Housecarls or Scandinavian mercenaries, mainly danes. Harold was later the same year defeated in the Battle of Hastings by another Viking decendant, William the Conquerer, the Viking Rollo being his great-great,-great-grandfather or something like that I can't be bothered to count.
@vetiarvind7 жыл бұрын
Same thing in Indian history. When the British attacked Bengal in the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the Nawab of Bengal didn't cover his powder with tarpouline. As luck happened, it rained before the battle causing the Bengal cannons to become unusable. That was the turning point for company rule in India as a reversal would have caused them to be ejected from the richest province. They may well have been limited to the south coast after that.
@amandasuttner39528 жыл бұрын
Glad the voice guy from the previous clip stayed. Adds to the epicness!
@clarienluttig2218 жыл бұрын
Yup, agreed.
@nicknasad48028 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he seems super into it
@amandasuttner39528 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or does he sound sad when Hardrada dies? Love it
@finnnewcombe77807 жыл бұрын
HE DOES
@custink223 жыл бұрын
Both Hardrada and Godwinson were excellent commanders, and its rather crappy that Godwinson went from one awesome victory to being utterly defeated by a lesser enemy after being weakened but victorious over an equal.
@mijanhoque17402 жыл бұрын
For real he would have dealt with William swiftly if his troops were more disciplined or his annoying brother didn’t get Hadrada involved.
@stannisthemannisbaratheon10398 жыл бұрын
The Ironborn always are defeated against a disciplined foe
@Akillesursinne8 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure the grammar in that sentence was very correct. "Always are" and "deafeted against". Stannis would not have liked such a comment.
@jobwilson8128 жыл бұрын
Akillesursinne "Fewer"
@stannisthemannisbaratheon10398 жыл бұрын
Akillesursinne Pardon me, this is the only place your grace can have banter without consequences
@Akillesursinne8 жыл бұрын
Stannis The Mannis Baratheon Haha fair enough. Who am I to question the one true king?
@steveharvold8 жыл бұрын
You're sounding awful question-y. Someone, get a stake ready. We'd gonna have a bonfire tonight.
@doug65007 жыл бұрын
24 ships out of the original 300 to sail back to Norway - holy fuck that is some defeat.
@jessehedrick57195 жыл бұрын
“Englishmen! I am waiting here! In my heart I know not an ounce of fear!”
@superssjtrunks25 жыл бұрын
listened to it so many times that now i got this in my recommended
@jessehedrick57195 жыл бұрын
Haha, nice! 🤣
@proud_emmerian65104 жыл бұрын
"We are waiting here, my trusted axe and me ! Just come at me, I will not flee! Death, I know that it awaits! Soon I will enter Valhalla's gates!"
@michaelbrett37493 жыл бұрын
@@proud_emmerian6510 Yes but your utensils will be compromised take care for thy groin is exposed
@kurumtelefon71483 жыл бұрын
"He he gets stabbed in ur coooc m8" British infantryman
@SuperSmith7 жыл бұрын
William of Normandy is like a kill stealer in War Thunder. You deplete all your ammo on a plane and get shot down in the process only for another to come along and finish off the burning enemy for the kill credit. I wonder how Hardrada would have fared if he invaded after William.
@josemiguelcaballerorestrep21017 жыл бұрын
SuperSmith_, I hate when that happens, but it's not the most annoying thing that has happened to me.
@meatylok6 жыл бұрын
he is a bastard
@alexanderhoraitis68016 жыл бұрын
kill stealing? in a real war it wouldnt be kill stealing plus its a game so hush
@Sam-gf6ue6 жыл бұрын
The Lost Nation Of Dumbasses yo chill bro
@IzzieYaakub6 жыл бұрын
SuperSmith_ s
@Thegreatman2128 жыл бұрын
This video is awesome! Really good at explaining the battle + the background. The narrator is great as well. The production quality is higher than most professional documentaries! Keep up the good work!
@alanthomas20645 жыл бұрын
English South African accent!
@animeyahallo38874 жыл бұрын
I'm having nostalgic feels while watching this video cus this is the one of the first videos I watched in this channel. And it made me a historical nerd.
@meldewit39128 жыл бұрын
Yet another great vid, dude. And very happy you went with the same voice actor, please keep him, he is very easy on the ears. Looking forward to the next one.
@TaaKissa8 жыл бұрын
I presume Hastings will be the next video.
@kapharna56458 жыл бұрын
I hope so, man loved playing the game 1066 lol
@MrPancake7778 жыл бұрын
Joshua Prins same
@irongeneral78618 жыл бұрын
1066 ftw! You're going to force me to play it again.
@couldbeanybody25087 жыл бұрын
No shit sherlock
@octo12356 жыл бұрын
abuse
@henreybradley35618 жыл бұрын
Great Upload, Harald Sigurdsson (Hardrada) is a personal Hero of mine. His life was utterly amazing
@l0necroc8 жыл бұрын
Henrey bradley they should make a movie about him
@henreybradley35618 жыл бұрын
***** you fucking joking? I have been working on a book about his life for a while now. Jesus I know some other guy wrote a series called "the last viking" but they were poor quality
@christianarnesen66147 жыл бұрын
I am flattered
@luckyeddy3505 жыл бұрын
9:37 "Life's Never Boring Harold" Had me Lol
@homerpoikafani13363 жыл бұрын
Great profile pic
@chukstristan36057 жыл бұрын
I've watched other videos from this channel but I think this is my favorite. Nicely done!
@davea998 жыл бұрын
love these historical vids. you guys do a great job with graphics and narration
@HandleDisliker8 жыл бұрын
Please make more of these! You have NO idea how much I like these videos!
@thegamersway18353 жыл бұрын
How are you doing brother?
@HandleDisliker3 жыл бұрын
@@thegamersway1835 alright. Yourself?
@HandleDisliker3 жыл бұрын
@@thegamersway1835 ..,I don't know why this just occurred to me but thank you for pulling up a relic of my history lol
@thegamersway18353 жыл бұрын
@@HandleDisliker hahah no problem mate I just really liked ur pfp, it seems so innocent
@thegamersway18353 жыл бұрын
@@HandleDisliker I'm doing good btw
@MrAnders90005 жыл бұрын
Skål to all the fallen men! 🍺🇳🇴🇬🇧
@aight91513 жыл бұрын
Skål till norge
@henninghildre61973 жыл бұрын
Skål🍻🇳🇴
@pickledviking51763 жыл бұрын
Skål! 🇸🇯
@rustyblade93663 жыл бұрын
Skål!🇧🇻
@Monkeh5163 жыл бұрын
Skål till Norge
@RafaelReis-xr4nl3 жыл бұрын
Good morning! My name is Rafael and I'm Brazilian. I just found this channel here on youtube, and I'm in love for having found a video that talks a lot about Harald Hardrada. Thanks for the valuable content!
@vuxigeck52818 жыл бұрын
The axe guy though.....I really didn`t know anything about that....THATS AWESOME!!!
@uria36796 жыл бұрын
Kaiser Yerman you would do the same if one of your friends got killed by him
@Ariana3214 жыл бұрын
Badass enough that Amon Amarth wrote a song about him
@Xtensionwire8 жыл бұрын
this channel deserves to have Millions of subscribers. such an underrated channel. i always get excited when a new video comes out.
@nor_ja43334 жыл бұрын
"stabbed the spear upwards to the viking's groin." That's.... ouch
@lilacyeet96713 жыл бұрын
I wasn’t really listening in my lessons and u really helped me with my homework thanks so much
@Nathanth_8 жыл бұрын
Amazing! You just earned a subscriber. Keep up the great work.
@giladdrillich23508 жыл бұрын
One of the best channels out there
@RowanProductions8 жыл бұрын
I died when Cornwall was like "Vote Trump"
@prasetyod70338 жыл бұрын
maybe because they also had the wall,,lol
@irongeneral78618 жыл бұрын
"When was the last time anybody saw us beating, let's say, the Irish?"
@SuperCompany0078 жыл бұрын
CornWALL
@cattrounity44377 жыл бұрын
Onen Hag Oll
@afilthyimposter35337 жыл бұрын
+Blue Beats lay off the Guinness m8.
@MacSvensson8 жыл бұрын
I really like the visualization of these battles. Well done, sir!
@anonviewerciv8 жыл бұрын
I love visual representations and clear explanations. Very happy at the acknowledgement of possible apocryphal stories. Would like to see sources like Military History Visualized does.
@FistieSplinters6 жыл бұрын
First time seeing Baz Battles. Great resource, thank you, Baz!
@juaninamillion58648 жыл бұрын
Imagine if William invaded first and the Battle of Hastings was lost by the Normans,while Norsemen followed afterwards and was victorious on the Battle of Stamford bridge.What twist of history that would be,Harald the Conqueror anyone?
@PajamaJazama5 жыл бұрын
He deserved it way more than William tbh
@GaryBox4 жыл бұрын
You're assuming Harold would not win both. They only lost at Hastings because they stupidly gave up the high ground. To march such great distances up north and back South again was pretty impressive.
@mijanhoque17403 жыл бұрын
The Anglo-Saxons most likely would have remained in Power under Hadrada similair to how King Canute ruled but unfortunately the Anglo-Saxon nobility lost everything under William and the English culture and language changed hugely.
@callumwilliams14493 жыл бұрын
@@GaryBox They didn't give up the high ground per se, a part of the shield wall lost discipline and charged after a retreating foe leaving a gap in the shield wall. Up until that point it was all in Harold's favour.
@fordfocusonme8 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! It's not often that you can find a collection about ancient battles around the world. Thank you for your work and I look for more in the future!
@Solon15818 жыл бұрын
You should do a collaboration video with Historia Civilis.
@irongeneral78618 жыл бұрын
^ this
@afled12258 жыл бұрын
A picture of Roman Emperor Trajan from Civ 6 with the name Norse Emperor? wtf
@Solon15818 жыл бұрын
Well Alfred, i'm from Scandinavia and i have a bit of an obsession with the Roman Empire.
@afled12258 жыл бұрын
Norse Emperor Oh, ok
@i-heart-google71328 жыл бұрын
Hello to Crusader Kings 2 fans gathered here! I could watch this for hours.
@Wubbeyman8 жыл бұрын
I-hate-Google haha I was wondering how many of us there is here. I would say a good 25%.
@annodomini78876 жыл бұрын
This is the best “historical battle” Videos I’ve seen! Just facts and to the point, not a bunch of overdramatizes long winded bags of gas talking about god knows what for an hour before getting to the point. Damn good job son!!!
@felixortega97987 жыл бұрын
I just discovered this... there are so many videos that I must see now... Absolutely a great chanel, just love it
@EmilicoYamigos8 жыл бұрын
Keep up these videos! For the glory and love of the History of War.
@L.D.Aurelianus8 жыл бұрын
Please continue doing those videos... They are great!!!
@clarienluttig2218 жыл бұрын
Nice video, glad you kept this voice actor.
@ScruffMacGruffxbox8 жыл бұрын
Great video! I like that there is some continuity between battles which paints a bigger picture
@martinjugolin20874 жыл бұрын
3 Amazing Legendary Vikings: 1. The one who faked his death and funeral just to get inside the city and attack it from there 2. The one who sailed alone with his family just to see some of them to die in the journey but discovering Iceland at the same time 3. The Giant Berserkeir who stood alone defending one bridge, killing around 40 men in the process
@vouge67504 жыл бұрын
"berserker" No
@thegamingknight43344 жыл бұрын
The first one was ragnar lothbrok
@thegamingknight43344 жыл бұрын
The second was floki
@joelasher784 жыл бұрын
My axe my sword with no armor or shield. I rage and fight with the smell of blood and death in the air. The bear is relished with the fearless Jaws of a Lion
@martinjugolin20874 жыл бұрын
@@joelasher78 The true life experience or life itself its the moments beetwen life and death. The feeling of danger and power, being fearless and alive. Some of us don't do this or even think about it, so they just exist and don't live. The best of luck and respect to you brother, may your spirit be as powerful as a lion and as calm as fire!
@johnvonshepard93737 жыл бұрын
Mate, your videos keep on going from strength to strength. Regardless of the narration voice; the content and production style of your videos is second to none on youtube. Keep it up!
@BazBattles7 жыл бұрын
It's funny to see your comments frequently popping on my videos day by day. I'm glad you like it!
@johnvonshepard93737 жыл бұрын
k.
@Telsion8 жыл бұрын
3:50 why didnt Hardrada wait inside of York?
@juaninamillion58648 жыл бұрын
Cuz there are remaining Saxons in it.Previous battle brought casualties on both sides,holding a siege wouldn't be the smartest idea knowing that the troops inside York isn't the bulk of the English Army.
@juaninamillion58648 жыл бұрын
Telsion It's described at the Battle of Fulford video.Some of the remaining Anglo-Saxon troops comanded by Edwin retreated to York in order to regroup and organize a defence.
@juaninamillion58648 жыл бұрын
Brian Nguyen Yea true....
@Telsion8 жыл бұрын
aachelabelaaron thats good to know
@danielread58547 жыл бұрын
I'd like to think the English population would be capable of such a dash now...but I'd be wrong. We'd managed perhaps four yards in four days.
@mikejennette84788 жыл бұрын
This channel is gonna blow up soon. These videos are very well done and interesting
@sulphuric_glue44688 жыл бұрын
At some point you should do Waterloo or Austerlitz
@TomSmith-nn8gy8 жыл бұрын
+ BazBattles Wow, it has been a long time since i watched a so well done video. Good job!!
@Stein8715 жыл бұрын
im amased that spear didn't break when it hit the viking's balls of steel
@yahyachothia4 жыл бұрын
Underrated comment of the year.
@kurumtelefon71483 жыл бұрын
They were too busy losing the war
@insystem76 жыл бұрын
This channel is golden, i've watched almost every video now. Very interesting, great visuals and narrating.
@diarmuidbalfe72643 жыл бұрын
Hardrada was such a badass. His life story is amazing.
@matthewcoleman50027 жыл бұрын
This channel is awesome. Keep up the great work!
@epiendless11285 жыл бұрын
Historically, the first use of the phrase: "They don't like the cold steel, Mr Godwinson. They don't like it up 'em. The _do not_ like it up 'em."
@keithc94615 жыл бұрын
I think a few people missed that one , well done young man
@luckyeddy3505 жыл бұрын
This guy's voice is like from 1200 AD. Or 360 BC. Epic times. Good job man. I really like your videos.
@Leivve8 жыл бұрын
Would have been nice if you showed the archer lines too.
@silentkiller2mm8 жыл бұрын
The problem with this is that we don't know where the archers were. The haven't been any drawn battle plans or such, and most things we know are written by the few annalists of that time, or, during that time more likely, through stories and sagas. The latter ones mainly focus on the melee since no one wants to hear how the archers basically shot the enemy from afar doing the same thing over and over again.
@shakymcjitters58827 жыл бұрын
Just discovered this channel, and I love it! Great job and thank you!
@DrRajeshKoothrappali8 жыл бұрын
can't wait for the next battle!
@andreas9568 жыл бұрын
Perfect length, details and graphics. You got a new subscriber
@vito30188 жыл бұрын
Can you do one in the civil war or napoleonic era please?
@MegaMapper8 жыл бұрын
Wait year or two ;p
@Aehoooo8 жыл бұрын
This channel is gold.
@blockmasterscott8 жыл бұрын
What's interesting is that one thousand years earlier, battles involving at least 100,000 men were not uncommon. Here, the total manpower of both sides was about 20,000. I may be mistaken, but I think battles involving 100,000 plus men would not be seen in Europe until Napoleon. Not 100% of that though, I might be wrong.
@ajayalcos39288 жыл бұрын
Well back then you basically had one massive combined polity (Roman Empire) which in itself boasted a massive network of integrated transport infrastructure (roads, secure sea-lanes), centralized systems of supply and command with systems of organization unmatched in the West until the early modern period. On the other hand, 11th century Europe consisted of deeply fragmented states in which nearly every central authority (Kings, Emperors) relied on a collection of semi-autonomous vassals (who quite often were practically independent) to directly control parcels of land over lands they dejure held sway over; or in other words, basically feudalism. If you add the lost innovations of the classical era, it really all comes to down to measuring logistical capability (or lack thereof).
@blockmasterscott8 жыл бұрын
Oh I know, and I agree with you 100%. It just fascinates me.
@Michu93p8 жыл бұрын
Also, a high medieval knight was a realy expensive war mashine. He was taught to fight since very young age, he kept training comparable to a modern olympian. Moreover he had superb gear. Quality over quantity.
@Michu93p8 жыл бұрын
It really paid off during event such as the Battle of Trypolis, where 300 french knights simply obliterated 90-times stronger muslim army.
@ajayalcos39288 жыл бұрын
Another thing is the amount of attendants and retainers a medieval knight (as well as certain equivalents in Asia, Africa, India and Mesoamerica) had under his call, which in some cases numbered anywhere from 1 to potentially several dozen . And this was on top of as you said, the top-notch gear and the many horses knights would bring. Considering the sheer costs involved its no wonder that ransoms played such a pivotal role in medieval warfare.
@illiminatieoverlordgurglek1407 жыл бұрын
This is amazing! Love the graphics and narration. It's really clear and to the point. Subscribed! Keep up the good work.
@justiniani33147 жыл бұрын
My favorite video I had I test on it and got full mark 😍
@hasstillero70538 жыл бұрын
Love these animations, yours are better than others and i dont know why. But I love it :D
@Ar-Tir8 жыл бұрын
Great job. You should do the Battle of Gaugamela.
@praetoriantiberius5297 жыл бұрын
Glad you incorporated that small tale of the Norseman who stood alone to hold the bridge, I was told this at school but I wasn't too sure it was true or not.
@greenoranges91564 жыл бұрын
*It is Edward’s birthday* Someone: Wishes Edward a happy birthday Edward: You are my successor
@darkfang7975 жыл бұрын
The legend about the Viking of Stamford bridge is probably one of my favorites.
@therandom.cowboy55264 жыл бұрын
Well as badass and cool as it would be unfortunately there’s not much credible evidence for it..
@pr1mo166 жыл бұрын
Can we just talk about how badass and sick the lone axeman was , damn
@1516Spinola60403 жыл бұрын
Myth
@pr1mo163 жыл бұрын
@@1516Spinola6040 most historians agree to the fact that he was real sooo, no
@1516Spinola60403 жыл бұрын
@@pr1mo16 Which one?
@pr1mo163 жыл бұрын
@@1516Spinola6040 ??? The one you said was a myth
@1516Spinola60403 жыл бұрын
@@pr1mo16 Which historians?
@morrisgames_yt9989 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Needed this for my history homework!
@jumbocatstudios72397 жыл бұрын
Ooh. Groin injuries hurt the most.😬😬😬
@jacobrackham4323 жыл бұрын
Just subbed. Love history especially when it’s well told and laid out like this.
@Lunchbox2248 жыл бұрын
Just started watching your channel, and it's some impressive work. If I could give some creative feedback, your narrator does a very good job, but the "s" noises are very sharp to the point where they distracting and a bit irritating when listening with headphones. It's not an issue with the speaker, and can be fixed fairly easily with some kind of pop screen/filter. They cost around $20 on Amazon, or many people even swear by using a sock as an alternative. Some audio programs have a "de-esser" for this, but results aren't consistent.
@BazBattles8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I have to say I actually pay attention to audio quality (it may be hard to notice when looking on older videos :)), and you are the first person to point at sibilance issue. I'm a bit surprised, but I'll take an even more closer look at this. That could also be the trebles pushed a bit too high.
@Lunchbox2248 жыл бұрын
Yeah I mean it's quality all-around, and it's not so much the sibilance as the recording producing an issue with it. Then again, since I'm the only who brought it up, it's most likely not even a problem. Still, after watching a bunch of these in one go, I'm looking forward to the next.
@charo7038 жыл бұрын
You can either pick out all the consonants that make noise ( s, z, sh ) manually in an audio software or use a de-essing plugin
@gametips83397 жыл бұрын
+Greg A +BazBattles well f**ck. I did not notice it but now that i know it is there i cannot not to hear it. OH well. Good thing is i'm done with all the videos :D. Binge watched everything
@funnelclix4893 жыл бұрын
An interesting video, I have passed through Stamford Bridge many times and often wondered about the battle, of course, I knew the basics from school but nice to find out the full story. Thank you.
@logan89635 жыл бұрын
"ENGLISHMAN, I AM WAITING HERE! IN MY HEART I KNOW NOT AN OUNCE OF FEAR!"
@tunnar795 жыл бұрын
He should have feared getting stabbed in the nuts,though....he should have feared...
@constantine-worldsmostdang79085 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. Not boring at all and very informative. These vids should be shown at schools!
@jaydengreenberg96185 жыл бұрын
Olaf: I want Mercy, since i'm Olaf and I like warm hugs!! Harold Godwinson: Ok Truce
@danochy55228 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I've found your channel! This is top quality stuff; brilliant animation and narration.
@thattaehyungsmile58457 жыл бұрын
That Unknown Viking was a Legend
@GnGCreations8 жыл бұрын
How does he simulate these battles?!? This is Awesome, keep up the good vids please.
@KougaJ76 жыл бұрын
8:47 You're saying the anglo-saxons lost half of their men. Then why such a skewed number at the losses mark? I know that you said it was hard to predict how many men there were in the anglo-saxon army, but now you're just using two different estimations at once. The images don't add up to the story you're telling, that's confusing.
@joshpitt65798 жыл бұрын
Just found this channel, can't believe it hasn't got more subs!
@stannisthebaptist87058 жыл бұрын
why does every one forget that the shieldwall was used by the English too
@BazBattles8 жыл бұрын
I've omitted the shield wall animation for attacking units for now. Please, check the Fulford video, where some of Anglosaxon units got their shieldwall visualized.
@MishaHerzberg8 жыл бұрын
Excuse me, what software do you use for this? Thanks :)
@paulpowell48715 жыл бұрын
the English were former Odin Worshippers and employed Vikings in the battle
@Swordsman3D8 жыл бұрын
Just found this channel, I am in love! Please keep up your spectacular work!
@DarqeDestroyer3 жыл бұрын
The butterfly effects stemming from the Berserker on Stamford Bridge are staggering. He held the Saxon army up long enough that William the Bastard was able to land all of his forces, and pick his battlefield in the south of England, being in a more advantageous position by the time the Saxon army made it back down to face him. Even so, the Normans almost lost the battle a couple of times. If the Saxons had been able to get back a day earlier, it's likely that they (the Saxons) would have prevailed. But they didn't, because of that berserker holding them up, thus leading into the conditions in which Harold was killed and the Saxon army lost the battle. William the Bastard then became William the Conqueror, King of England, and this laid the path to the Plantaganet, Tudor, Stuart, and Hanoverian dynasties, for the British Empire and the 13 New World colonies, which ultimately became the United States, for Australia, and New Zealand, and Canada... for Anglosphere world hegemon. If not for one naked, axe-wielding, drug-filled Viking madman on a bridge, the world today would be radically different from the one we know.
@lesdodoclips39152 жыл бұрын
That’s not true though, for a start, the berserker is almost certainly made up, and he didn’t hold the English off for long enough for William to land at all.
@LegateGallus8 жыл бұрын
Man 1066 did not chill. Amazing videos! Can't wait to see more!
@essex37777 жыл бұрын
I love the the story of the viking who defended the bridge, makes me feel proud of my Scandinavian heritage
@cambs01815 жыл бұрын
Studies in the later part of the 20th century found that PTSD if not treated would make the victim believe that they were invincible. The theory is that Berserkers were in the extreme stages of PTSD due to experience of many battles.
@yahyachothia4 жыл бұрын
Why are you proud? Your great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandad was fighting 40 men and you enjoyed the history video that it was part of?
@yahyachothia4 жыл бұрын
@Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicolvocanoconiosis I shall do so now.
@yahyachothia4 жыл бұрын
@Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicolvocanoconiosis You counted. Didn't you?
@yahyachothia4 жыл бұрын
@Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicolvocanoconiosis I was talking about the times I wrote "great" but good work
@OrphanSolid8 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful concept ! Thank you for the work.
@Wanderer6283 жыл бұрын
Everyone is fangirling over a legend that is probably false like most unbelievable legends are but no one is impressed by the Anglo Saxons force marching North, annihilating the last true Viking army led by one of the most famous commanders of the age and then force marching back south and nearly beating William the Conqueror.
@hunterkiller2321343 жыл бұрын
It also has to be noted that despite being outnumbered by Anglo-Saxons and lacking armor the Norse troops inflicting 50% casualties on the enemy before dying speaks very well of their skill as warriors.
@lesdodoclips39153 жыл бұрын
@@hunterkiller232134 There is no proof Harald was outnumbered. Estimates for the Anglo Saxon army vary massively
@lesdodoclips39153 жыл бұрын
@Harald Hardrada and we know the English were exhausted having to March a ridiculous amount of miles in a tiny time frame. The two forced were evenly disadvantaged
@lesdodoclips39153 жыл бұрын
@Harald Hardrada and let’s not forget that most of the English didn’t have army either, only the housecarls actually would have been able to afford it. The English army was mostly fyrd, who were essentially peasants.
@jappletonhowe96492 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job! Great graphics and explanations. Thanks.
@scrimherolex14965 жыл бұрын
That Viking was baldur himself may he feast in Valhalla forever 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@suclox12yearsago564 жыл бұрын
Baldur was a spoiled brat
@iceman77574 жыл бұрын
@@suclox12yearsago56 yes but he was still a mighty warrior and one of the most belpved gods
@joaomarcelogarcez12194 жыл бұрын
Im pretty sure that most of Hardrada men were christians. Norway was already a catholic nation by 1066. Then i don't think he went to Valhalla after he was kia
@RUSrocket218 жыл бұрын
Quick suggestion: title the videos so we know which one comes after, not only by placing the year on it, this will help us addicts to your channel (that spend hours on it) to not spend time looking for the one that is meant to be next. Also youtube's "up next" seems to play them out of order. Great channel and definitely in my top 3! Keep up the good work! :)
@AntonFetzer4 жыл бұрын
Would Hardrada have waited just a bit longer for William to attack first, then we would all be speaking Norse now.
@MrSedrack3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Unlike previous Norse conquests, where death of the current warlord meant the fall of the established Norse kingdom in several petty regions, under Hardrada's rule, it would've been a Norse Empire that would completely alter the world history.
@funnelclix4893 жыл бұрын
I think you will find that many people in that area (East Yorkshire) were already speaking Norse, in fact, the local dialect still has many old Norse words.
@MrSedrack3 жыл бұрын
@@funnelclix489 I meant, rest of the world.
@kickedinthecalfbyacow75493 жыл бұрын
@@MrSedrack if history is different then history will no longer the same
@derwillhelm37783 жыл бұрын
Ahhh yes the Stamford Bridge battle 1000 years before it was popular lmao. Every Chelsea fan liked that.
@jak00bspyr728 жыл бұрын
Make battle od Tannenberg/Grunwald or Klushino.
@patricklubbers28858 жыл бұрын
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@jak00bspyr728 жыл бұрын
Patrick Lubbers There are a lot of sources from chronicles, beacuse they were very big and important battles. And what battle do you mean?
@patricklubbers28858 жыл бұрын
oh nevermind, I misread it
@thekurkgaming11394 жыл бұрын
who else is watching these baz battles old videos again because they are soo cool?