The Italian Wars 1494-1559 - Early Modern History DOCUMENTARY

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[@HistBite]

Early 🎉

[@muratonuryilmaz5385]

Can you give your sources ? Thinks you read to make this video etc

[@HistoryHaty]

Were do you make your art

[@KingsandGenerals]

@@HistoryHaty Photoshop

[@fahimimdad7120]

Please add audio track

[@johanm_16]

Hello everyone! I'm Johan, the researcher and writer of the series. I hope you enjoy our full-length documentary of the Italian Wars spanning from Charles the VIII's descent into Italy in 1494 to the peace of Cateau-Cambrésis in 1559. If you have questions on the conflict just pop them in the replies to this comment.

[@jozzieokes3422]

Amazing work!

[@elvest9]

I love ancient and a bit obscure history. I love all the work K&G does.

[@DrKarmo]

Do you plan on covering other wars like the ones fought by the swiss (swabian, burgundian) or the ones post italian wars (huguenot, schmalkaldic)?

[@leopantig6360]

Great work. I was wondering, how important was Tuscany's (Florence in this time period, I think) military strength in the Italian Wars' outcome? I know that Tuscany was a major player in Italy at the time, but I don't know a lot about her military's strength. From what I know, she had a naval presence and hired condottieri, but military wise, she seems to be eclipsed by states like Venice and Milan. Thank you in advance.

[@chrisgiracello2991]

Thank you for the content

[@jonbaxter2254]

Kings and Geneals dropping a three-hour vid on a Sunday afternoon? You kind souls, thank you.

[@TheMikeMassengale]

I was just saying to myself "What I need right now is a three hour documentary on early modern Italy." Love these long for videos.

[@TheRxNick]

Having Castille red and Aragon yellow breaks my EU4 brain

[@LukasEhrlich]

I immediately started a Venice playthrough after this video came out lmao

[@RJTradess]

Wish we could get a mix of EU4 and tw medieval 2. Would be the best game of all time.

[@tomsonlarrson3318]

@@RJTradessid love a game with EU, Victoria, or Supreme Ruler industry and total war combat. I’m tired of watching stacks of numbers dwindle against eachother, I wanna command my ranks of cannons and watch the shells land but the economy is so easy in total war games that it just gets boring

[@joec9693]

Aren't those the colors they use in CKII though?

[@joshuaueeehf6256]

Thats what she said

[@ronjohnson6916]

3 hours on the Italian Wars? I'm in!

[@joshuaueeehf6256]

Thats what she said

[@rileymosman2808]

You son of a bitch, I'm in too 💪

[@mcflymikes]

The last time I was so early, Venice was still a Byzantine city

[@sleepyjo9340]

I'm currently reading a complete history of Venice. This made me chuckle

[@hliaspapanikolaou8017]

The only City in Italian north never fall to the Germanic Lombard s and remained under Byzantine ( rule or Protection chose the word ) for nearly 300 years,Venice the" Daughter of Costandinopole" as was known n before 1204 , became the nail for the Crusifixion of the Empire

[@tannerdenny5430]

Ah good times for the empire

[@deamonomic]

Hey no dated jokes

[@Dante_-cg3fq]

You mean Roman city....rigth? A ROMAN city ?

[@PramodSinha-oy8cw]

Immediately after italian war France was engulfed into french war of religion which was as devastating as thirty years war , but sadly no one covers this part of French history 😞

[@KingsandGenerals]

Ya, we are planning to cover it

[@PramodSinha-oy8cw]

@@KingsandGenerals Yeet

[@lorcanpalmer2598]

​@KingsandGenerals thank you. Please cover it soon

[@michaeljfoley1]

I've actually become very interested in this period, the late 16th century French Wars of Religion and other conflicts. I started learning more about it when I was researching armor and cavalry from that time, and how the armor had evolved to deal with firearms. There are a lot of misconceptions about that, I think.

[@bullroarer-took]

​@@lorcanpalmer2598 feel free to put the 100s of man-hours into making one of these for your favorite time period. Otherwise just wait for those that are willing to do so to do it on their own time frame

[@Condoc64]

When you tell your soldiers to die for their country and they give you the unpaid mercenary stare, you know you are fighting in Italy.

[@therobro5089]

Why did France use mercenaries they had enough money to levy a proper conscript army?

[@masterplokoon8803]

​​@@therobro5089 conscripted soldiers also need pay. A soldier that is fighting in the war is not doing the job he would have been doing at home so he needs to be paid in some way.

[@Hugh_Morris]

​@therobro5089 I can tell you from the English perspective during the Hundred Years War 1337-1453, so not very long before these events. England employed large thousands of mercenaries called Free Companies, but these were Englishmen mostly. Essentially, these were professional soldiers, so the loot they took during campaign was part of their pay. A citizen levy would have had to have been fully funded by the state, and typically would be leaving behind a farm that would fall into disrepair without them. Free Companies didn't have this issue, they could be away for months or years. The further away from home your army was, the smarter it was to have mercenaries/professional soldiers.

[@Leptospirosi]

​@@therobro5089 because a levy troop is just mowing grass in front of a fully trained and motivated mercenary band.

[@danix4883]

I feel like the Italian wars was basically Spain telling France "How many times do I have to teach you this lesson old man" repeatedly over and over again

[@adamsnow4979]

Spain never conquered france like napoleon did Spain

[@demontimeonly5622]

@@adamsnow4979Spain was never conquered napoleon himself said Spain was together with Russia his biggest mistake

[@mikeruxpin2829]

Love the uber long form videos!

[@BitigoBlack]

Ezio Auditore da Firenze was having a ball during the first half.

[@grekusPotatus]

Honestly this video made me better understand the games. For example I didn't know the French were present in Italy during AC Brotherhood.

[@Jameswebbtelescope7484]

I was about to make an assassin creed related comment lesssgoooo

[@Lekirius]

@@grekusPotatus there was a mission involving the french and i was curious as to why there're french troops in rome.

[@malegria9641]

@@Lekirius yeah, isnt it the one where you have to assassinate a french merc captain and all his guys? i havent played ac brotherhood in like a year but im pretty sure thats it

[@Lekirius]

@@malegria9641 a lot of the ac games are replayable. Ac2, brotherhood, ac4. Can't seem to find time to play these days.

[@valliebyrdsong7787]

Thanks!

[@aceshotz5051]

I wish schools talked about the Italian Wars, such an interesting era. Thank you Kings and Generals for this documentary

[@destroyer0685]

As I watch, I pause at the battle of Cerignola to make 2 points: Both French and Spanish armies are professional armies paid by the realm. Both sides fight a Renaissance version of total warfare, which was different than the way the Condittori fought. The big deal, though, is the change in Spanish Armies, who changed their crossbow men and archers to arquebeshes as Cerignola is the first battle decided by fire arms.

[@seantomlinson3320]

One of my favorite series from you guys. Incredible work and detail about some of my favorite obscure wars in European history.

[@rosariodauria9817]

Thanks for this, nobody made such good job in Italian concerning our history on YT.

[@Ihavpickle]

I will watch this entire video in one sitting. I must fix my short attention span, I shall do it!

[@KingsandGenerals]

I believe in you!

[@Grid-the-goofy]

Did ya do it?

[@SerpenteMusic]

Well... Did yah?

[@LunarRegicide]

You guys added a second to make the run time 3 hours flat and I absolutely love that.

[@tyrush7649]

Oh mannnn, this is a nice and quiet Sunday and bam, this drops! Which makes it even better. Thank you.

[@jesseberg3271]

27:40 So it occurs to me that this is a perfect example of how much things had changed between the classical world and the middle ages: Julius Caesar marched into Italy with one Legion (no more that 5200 soldiers) and it was seen as an incredibly ballsy move. Maximilian von Hapsburg marched into Italy with 4000 soldiers, and it was seen as normal. It didn't work, but no one was saying, "What a small army!" The scale just wasn't the same.

[@SageAmariKeyes]

Really, they couldn't field as many soldiers due to the feudal system. There were always farmers (of course), but they weren't in a set class. Athens could field many soldiers due to the fact they plopped every male into their army, same with Persia. Not a population or economic downfall from before, just different systems. Feudalism breeds a divided society with classes, and in result leads to wars on a smaller scale with only certain types of people. Not like Rome as a whole declaring war on Carthage.

[@philip8498]

yup, the change in scale between roman armies during caesars civil wars and anything afterwards for around 1500-1600 years is insane to think about. caesar and pompeii both had armies numbering around 70k. even during the 100 years war armies were usually only around 20-30k.

[@coconutperson1985]

@@philip8498meanwhile China chilling with 100k

[@Joeybanananas]

Another thing is classical, and earlier, army numbers are often suspect. Id take any army size i see from that era with a grain of salt

[@jesseberg3271]

@Joeybanananas that's true in most cases, but this is an exception. We know how big one Legion was, at recruitment, and we know they weren't usually reinforced. That's why I said "no more than 5200 soldiers". Now, when it comes to the garrisons in northern Italy that surrender to Caesar and that Legion, the problem absolutely does apply. At the siege of Corfinium, we're told that Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus had 33 cohorts. But these were quickly thrown together recruits that had never been formalized into a Legion. That could be about 16,000 men, or it could have been more or less. Any time Caesar is our only source, we should probably assume his enemy's numbers are exaggerated.

[@Black.Templar_002]

3 hours on some obscure early modern war? oh how blessed we are!

[@bjornjusonius7395]

Ah, i was feeling bored and a little down this Sunday, and then this drops. Now it's a much more interesting day.

[@SeñorBurns23]

Don’t feel down

[@bjornjusonius7395]

@@SeñorBurns23 It's getting a little better. It doesn't hurt that I can watch this video while enjoying a plate of perfectly BBQ'ed bacon, served with potato sallad, cherry tomatoes and a whole pitcher of ice tea. Day started badly, but it looks to end well. Thanks for your concern.

[@SeñorBurns23]

@@bjornjusonius7395 it’s not where you it’s where you finish. Keep going.

[@bjornjusonius7395]

@@SeñorBurns23 Wise words. I'll keep them in mind.

[@joshuaueeehf6256]

That what she said 😁😁

[@Jameswebbtelescope7484]

0:50 bro I’m lit to learn about some Italian history👍👌👌

[@Alec.40]

Thank you. I seriously appreciate you posting these videos. They're amazing you do such a great job.

[@GIJoe73]

I love your stuff. This piece is excellent. While it might make the video longer I have a suggestion. After each major update, zoom out a tad and give a map update on what factions control which areas. Italy was such a chaotic area for such a long time. So fascinating. Thanks for all the work!

[@shatteredcore]

Incredible how many times they used the excuse of going to attack the Ottomans to just fight to annex Italian territories and never reaching the Ottoman(Turcs)...

[@SmaruluSs]

OTTOMANS BEAT VENEDİANS 9 BATTLE FOR 8 WON VİCTORY 🇹🇷.

[@angusyang5917]

Meanwhile the Ottomans just eating popcorn they traded from the newly explored Americas:

[@napkin9110]

@@SmaruluSs Thats nice, now go back to your corner.

[@ModulusOrbis]

and then side with them

[@serggoms8532]

thank you for all your contents, you make it more interesting

[@giocons]

the amount of alliances, betrayals, treaties, backstabbing, family drama and so on is toooo much; makes Game of Thrones look like like a Saturday afternoon pic-nic

[@hayescharles45]

Italian States: "How much do you intend to abuse your office of Pope for your own ends?" Rodrigo Borgia-"Yes"

[@arcticwulf5796]

Im so hyped, this is exactly the type of content and ideas I want to learn about

[@szabolcsv.p4055]

I have been waiting for another really long video, thank you very much

[@ErkanZH]

Thank you for the Videos i love them all appreciate your work

[@KHK001]

Thanks for your hard work KnG!

[@svenske71]

Looking forward to this one! Thanks so much Kings and generals

[@AurediumRiptide]

Its insane to think that the Italian wars end in 1559 and the Dutch 80 year was starts in 1568 (of which the European 30 years war is part). Its shows you how turbulent Europe was at the start of the colonial era.

[@Stallion-EC]

Morning watching this, then will again during work. Thanks for these long docs

[@swag31556]

imagine bumping ur head into a door and dying from it, gotta suck

[@SinningsValor]

3 hours of pure greatness

[@specialnewb9821]

Ah, my favorite conflict! (As weird as it is to say that). Fascinated by the Spanish empire of the 1500s

[@josephsarra4320]

Can you do a long video of the thirty years war 1618-1648 next?

[@DrKarmo]

This is my favorite time period! Thank you guys for making this series!

[@mrperson0140]

Incredible documentary from start to FINISH. Continue making more videos on THE SPANISH EMPIRE.

[@Pokerface-tr1ds]

I remember only bits and pieces of what we have been taught in school, when we talk the europeal wars and politics around them. It's good to know that there are people like you, teaching us history :)

[@ElBandito]

This is a treat!

[@yasintamer1547]

God finally, running after bits and pieces of the series was confusing...Now, this is one of the best compilations ever, Thank you K&G (y)

[@shanmianhiyueshongdaojukei9732]

The Italian states were the center of attention of all the great powers from that time due to its politics, family feuds, and many many conflicts that almost broke the European balance of power in multiple occasions. And it was a fascinating part of world history that still resonates its impact ans importance to this day in modern Italian politics and society. Keep up, Kings. This was a mad documentary series. Pretty much my favorite among all youve done this past years.

[@sergeantsugartm]

Two major European religious wars: 1. Germany: protestants VS katholics 2. Italy: pizza VS pasta

[@Mahmood-OfficiaI]

Fotti.

[@CuriosityPilled]

Watching these, I often wondered at the thought of running my own value-driven channel like this one. After a long fascination with animation, I took up the challenge of finally building my own animated storytelling channel, and around 90h of strenuous work finally produced my first ever video just the other day. That's the impact of these masterpieces for me - they expand your horizons and make you seek value within your own self, so thank you for that! :)

[@naveensilva2312]

Watching this makes me want a Total War game for this era so much more

[@KingsandGenerals]

Yep, would love a pike and shot total war

[@Blisterdude123]

I've been waiting/hoping for something like this. I was following this series a while ago but it got a little lost in the mix and I forgot where I was lol

[@benitokiri]

Machiavelli's Prince is all coming back to me watching this.

[@getshotUK]

Everyday I listen and watch with absolute adoration to your documentaries. Thanks for bringing me all this joy 😁 I bore my friends to death with all these stories lol 😅 you rock!

[@patricktully6719]

I cannot stress enough how much I love the work you guys do

[@rickflash448]

kind of insane to think that in less than 50 years after the first use of massed firearm lines in Italy, the tactic would reach Oda Nobunaga in one of the most isolated counties halfway around the world.

[@twomp5613]

Damn that is crazy

[@syjiang]

"They are all enemies!" 🤣🤣🤣 What an amazing "ally" to have on ones side.

[@vicmorrison8128]

These videos are my insomnia lifeline! I'm so much wiser the next day, and I DIDN'T EVEN HAVE TO GO TO SCHOOL! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Big thanks!

[@alecpotato4124]

Yeahhh! 3 hours of knights with guns!

[@HomemdaFaina]

Just a (very) small correction. In your maps some territories in the north of Africa near the coast by the Iberian Peninsula show as part of the Spanish Empire, when they were held, in fact, by the Portuguese (Ceuta and Tangiers).

[@OU888]

Well done on your content

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks

[@OU888]

@@KingsandGenerals been watching for years, started watching during the Ottoman Empire videos a few years ago, big yourself up

[@SDHA1191]

Probably my favorite series of the bunch. Such an interesting period of history

[@PramodSinha-oy8cw]

Hey could you do Mughals war/conquest in India just like you did to the Ottomans ?

[@jedmistro]

Oh my Goodness we are eating fucking amazing tonight lads!

[@stephenmartinek8315]

This is the most complicated conflict I have ever encountered, how can you keep it all straight.

[@mrgodin9678]

Amazing! My kind of time period

[@merkmonkeyjr.396]

I'm sorry if you've answered this before, but what game and or application do you use for the 3d model shots?

[@ianschiffler7788]

Wonderful!!! Thank you so much

[@King_Chalky]

I think I've listened to this 5 6 times? My favorite of your stories

[@King_Chalky]

Hang on XD you guys are fucking awesome too! I'm not sure what happened wrong video!

[@Tome36]

what engine do you use for the visuals it looks like a total war engine like atilla or maybe troy

[@0larue0]

It looks like modded attila

[@antonludwigaugustvonmacken8680]

total war Attila with medieval kingdoms 1212

[@Varangoi]

I've been waiting for this one!

[@Uzair_Of_Babylon465]

Great video keep it up you're doing amazing things 😁👍

[@juanfervalencia]

Thanks, this is amazing.

[@FelixOchs]

Can you do a series on the 80 years war?

[@TheSelinski]

Great video! Any game footage used in this video and if yes, which game was it from?

[@foxtrotcharlie1619]

Guys you should check out the Genoese-Venetian war, called the Chioggia War, where the turn of events was wild

[@davedoiii6288]

LONG FORM PODCAST ALWAYS HITS

[@darkstar4102]

Great video

[@Juve_Fan2601]

Switzerland now: 🧸 Switzerland then: 💀👹👺

[@PoxPopuli]

Can you guys do a series on the battles of the Risorgimento?

[@KingsandGenerals]

It is on the channel, available to the members

[@benedictmarkolitoquit4848]

great series like the full details of it ❤

[@getshotUK]

Also! If you haven’t I highly recommend you read the gates of rome series it’s brilliant ❤

[@faizshaker2904]

Hey what about making a series on European military evaluation in the early modern age.

[@Pwnicus187]

I love the Medieval 2 TW sound effects.

[@blackorder7561]

LOVE THIS CONTENT

[@tomriley5790]

interesting! I didn't know alot of this!

[@KingsandGenerals]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@sidp5381]

Wait, what happened?😊 well done but you guys forgot to make a correction. Julius was not succeeded by Paul Paul the fourth. He actually succeeded by pope Marcellus.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Missed it

[@sidp5381]

@@KingsandGenerals not a major detail to be honest he was only poke for like a few months before he died like Pius the third

[@huseyincanhacibebekoglu4381]

What is the soundtrack between 1:51:00-1:54:00?

[@Askoo783]

What total war game and what mod did you use to create these battles ?

[@aveimperia4026]

Total War Attila, and I think they used the Medieval 1212 AD mod.

[@leecouper7949]

Thank you 🎉

[@rayden120]

Don't forget about Ezio and his family involvement. Assassin Creed 2 and Brotherhood

[@Resistmediasupression]

10th videos ive watched now love the long ones most great work. Any chance of videos on African wars against colonial powers like france and England italy ect

[@johnnydavis5896]

What is the music that starts around 36:30? Thanks.

[@Haradin32]

2:14:40 are they talking about Charles V HRE Emperor or Charles III Bourbon?

[@RoboticDragon]

The Italian Wars were wild, amazing anything lived there.

[@justinadams7824]

My area of expertise finally!!!

[@Someone-by6jm]

What game did yall use to represent the soldiers ? @KingsandGenerals

[@gm2407]

@1:25:36 James Tudor IV; well that is a slip of the tongue.

[@carlosfilho3402]

Amazing Vídeo.

[@Roman_History_fan]

Short question: there are many that are using extracts of your videos on TT, is it allowed to use them (obviously giving credits)?

[@KingsandGenerals]

Tiktok? Not really, unless we have given a written permission.

[@Roman_History_fan]

@@KingsandGenerals yeah Tik Tok. I have often seen that they are using some of your videos, like 5 sec of your video about Alexander and then an edit about him. I was just interested if there is like a possibility to make use of them 🙃

[@SERLAK2000]

Awesone video, thanks! Which total war game is used for showing army?

[@0larue0]

I think its Attila with the medieval mod