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The Rise of Russia and Prussia: Crash Course European History
In eastern Europe, in the 17th century a couple of "great powers" were coming into their own. The vast empire of Russia was modernizing under Peter the Great, and the relatively tiny state of Prussia was evolving as well. Russia (and...
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Italian and German Unification: Crash Course European History
So, we haven't talked much about Italy and Germany so far in Crash Course Euro, and that's because prior to the mid-19th century, those two nation-states weren't really a thing. Today we'll look at how Italy and Germany pulled it...
Crash Course
Enlightened Monarchs: Crash Course European History
Last time we learned about the Enlightenment, and the philosophers and thinkers whose ideas would shape governance for hundred of years. This week, we're learning how monarchs across Europe were influenced by those ideas. Adoption of...
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First Synthetic Pigment
The story of how a contaminated reaction in the early 1700s led to the accidental discovery of blue pigment, the first synthetic paint. Chemistry - Reactions - Learning Points. In the 1700s, paints were colored using naturally occurring...
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History of the Red Baron For Kids
Learn about Baron Manfred von Richthofen, the German World War I fighter ace, who became known as the Red Baron for his aerial combat prowess.
Epic History TV
Napoleon’s Gamble to Turn the Tide at Eylau
As Marshal Augereau’s corps collapsed at the Battle of Eylau, Napoleon turned to Murat’s cavalry to stabilize the front and prevent a Russian breakthrough. In one of the Napoleonic Wars' most legendary cavalry charges, Murat led 5,000...
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The Battle of Eylau: Napoleon's Desperate Struggle for Survival
In January 1807, Napoleon sought to defeat the Russians and Prussians in Poland, aiming to solidify his dominance over Europe. Despite a bitter winter and an exhausted Grande Armée, he planned to trap the Russian forces. However, the...
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Napoleon's Costly Battle at Eylau
In the brutal Battle of Eylau, Napoleon's forces faced off against the Russians in a bloody confrontation that left the battlefield littered with casualties but no clear victor. Despite desperate cavalry charges and fierce fighting, both...
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Prelude to Eylau: Napoleon's Winter Campaign Against Russia
In January 1807, Napoleon Bonaparte, near the peak of his power, pursued a decisive victory against the Russians and Prussians in the harsh Polish winter. Despite exhaustion and freezing conditions, his forces chased the Russians, led by...
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Attack on Moscow Napoleon's Strategy in Russia, 1812 (Part 2) DOCUMENTARY
Attack on Moscow Napoleon's Strategy in Russia, 1812 (Part 2) DOCUMENTARY
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The Strategic Dilemma: The Crimean War and the Quest for Limited Victory
This video provides a detailed analysis of the strategic challenges faced by the Allies during the Crimean War, focusing on their limited resources and the diplomatic and military strategies employed. It highlights the importance of...
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The Battle of Klushino: The Polish Invasion of Russia
This video narrates the complex and tumultuous events surrounding the multiple impostors claiming to be Dmitri Ivanovitch, the son of Ivan the Terrible, and their attempts to seize the Russian throne during the Time of Troubles. It...
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Battle of Solferino: The Road to Italian Liberation
This video narrates the historical events leading up to and during the Battle of Solferino in 1859, a pivotal conflict in the struggle for Italian unification. It highlights the strategic maneuvers, fierce battles, and ultimate victory...
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Napoleon's Ill-Fated Invasion of Russia: The Campaign of 1812
This video provides a detailed historical account of Napoleon's ill-fated invasion of Russia in 1812, highlighting the strategic, logistical, and political challenges faced by both sides. It explores the complex interactions between...
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Battle of Orsha: The Polish-Lithuanian Victory over the Muscovites
This video describes the historical Battle of Orsha in 1514 between the Polish Lithuanian army and the Muscovite forces, showcasing the strategic maneuvers, fierce combat, and ultimate victory of the Polish Lithuanian army. Despite...
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Strategic Deception: The Untold Story of Napoleon's Waterloo Campaign
This video provides a detailed account of Napoleon's strategic planning and the events leading up to the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815. It explores Napoleon's attempts to rally the French nation by seizing Brussels, the role of spies...
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The Battle of Grunwald: A Turning Point in Baltic History
This video provides a detailed account of the historical events leading up to and during the Battle of Grunwald in 1410 between the Teutonic Order and the Polish Lithuanian Union. Tensions over control of Samagitia escalated into a...
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Unschooling: Why Parents Remove Their Kids From School
A growing number of parents believe in unschooling — the process of learning through life, outside classrooms. Similar to homeschooling it usually happens at home or within the community. But while homeschooling usually follows a formal...
John D Ruddy
French Revolution (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History
Discover the tumultuous times that saw the people of France rise up, execute their king, and establish a Republic... (spoilers it's not as simple as all that!)
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The Rise of Prussia | The Life & Times of Frederick the Great
This is the second Frederick the second I’ve talked about on this channel, ain’t that neat? Frederick II of Prussia was the son of Frederick William of Prussia and the grandson of George I of England on his mom’s side, ooh I am just full...
Jack Rackam
The Man who Invented Germany | The Life & Times of Otto von Bismarck
Germany’s kind of a big deal, right? Sort of the unofficial point person of the EU, biggest economy in Europe by a substantial margin, I didn’t even realize how much of a heavyweight they were until I started fact checking for this...
One Minute History
151 The Katyn Forest - One Minute History
One week before the onset of World War II, the Third Reich signs a secret non-aggression pact with the Soviet Union. Intending to eliminate the independent Polish state, the Nazis invade Poland from the West, while the Red Army attacks...
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Russian Plans to invade India | Tsar Paul, Napoleonic Wars, Russian Empire
Russian Plans to invade India | Tsar Paul, Napoleonic Wars, Russian Empire