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  Mongols: Rise of the Empire - Battle of Yehuling 1211 DOCUMENTARY 25.09.2026 17min

  Sign up for your FREE trial to The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/BAbw30hIuTcThe Great Courses Plus is currently available to watch through a web browser to almost anyone in the world and optimized for the US market. The Great Courses Plus is currently working to both optimize the product globally and accept credit card payments globally.Thanks to our generous sponsors from the Great Courses Plus and our patrons at Patreon, we are finally releasing the first episode in our 6 part series on the Rise of the Mongol Empire. This episode will describe the history of the Mongols, the birth and childhood of the first leader who united them - Temujin, who would be later called Genghis Khan. Temujin's struggle for the supremacy with his blood brother Jamukha, his reform of the Mongol army and the society are featured and the video is concluded with the battle of Yehuling of 1211 and the conquest of the Northern China by the Mongols. Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals.We are grateful to our patrons, who made this video possible: Matthew Levy, Rene Malmgren, Ibrahim Rahman, Koopinator, Daisho, Łukasz Maliszewski, William Fluit, Juan Camilo Rodriguez, Murray Dubs, Félix Gagné-Dion, Fahri Dashwali, Kyle Hooton, Dan Mullen, Mohamed Thair, Pablo Aparicio Martínez, Iulian Margeloiu, Chet, Nick Nasad, Jeyares, Amir Eppel, Thomas Bloch, Uri Sternfeld, Georgi Kirilov, Mohammad Mian, Daniel Yifrach, Brian Crane, Muramasa, Gerald Tnay, Hassan Ali, Richie Thierry, David O'Hare, Christopher Commins, Chris Glantzis, William Pugh, Stefan Dt, indy, Bashir Hammour, Mario Nickel, R.G. Ferrick, Moritz Pohlmann, Russell Breckenridge, Jared R. Parker, Kassem Omar Kassem, AmericanPatriot, Robert Arnaud, Christopher Issariotis, John Wang, Joakim Airas, Nathanial Eriksen, Joakim Airas, Chuan Kit Kee, John Padalis, Raphaël Dordeins, Donovan Moore, Howie Truong, Chuan Kit Kee, Håvard Siegel Haukeberg, ccplz, Tepes Obrejac, Jon, Emil Johansson, Patrick Riordan, Marc Kuiper, Qamil Lita, Jack Roelofs, Fernando Henrique, iMattyz, Rbj, Frat, The Noob Game Developer, Jacob Filmer, Travis Tiffany, Andreas Ekström, Zachary Marhal, Tomás Cortés Benjumea, Mensur Hamzic, Maxwell Gaughran, Kristofer Eriksson, Dave Ormsby, Aaron Snakenberg and Razen Alsuwaihel.Art by: B. Tsolmonbayar. Check out his amazing work at: https://happymorningstar.deviantart.com/ and by Leyla AliThe script was developed by our friend George Kolev. His help with the research was essential for this documentary.This video was narrated by our good friend Officially Devin. Check out his channel for some kick-ass Let's Plays. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQThe Machinimas for this video are created by one more friend – Malay Archer. Check out his channel, he has some of the best Total War machinimas ever created: https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates/videos✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals✔ Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/nurrrik_phoenix✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Steam ►http://steamcommunity.com/id/nurrrikInspired by: BazBattles, Invicta (THFE), Epic History TV, Historia Civilis and Time CommandersMachinimas made on the Total War Attila, using Machinimas made on the Total War: Attila engine using the great Medieval Kingdoms mod. Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.comSongs used:Crusader Kings 2 OST - Steppe of NomadsCivilization V OST Genghis Khan War ThemeTotal War Attila OST - Assault by SeaJohannes Bornlof - BarbariansJohannes Bornlof - Immovable as the mountain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Why Hollywood Always Gets Armour and Weapons Wrong 25.09.2026 29min

  🎥 Watch 300+ exclusive videos on ✔ Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgeneralsKings and Generals historical animated documentary series on history of armor and evolution of armies continues with a video in which we take a look at the recent trend in movies and tv shows regarding the historical armor and weapons. Why does armour in historical films and fantasy series so often look convincing while making little historical or practical sense? This video traces the portrayal of arms and armour from ancient Greek and Roman theatre through medieval art, Renaissance costume traditions, silent cinema, sword-and-sandal epics, and modern productions such as Gladiator, Vikings, The Witcher, and The Lord of the Rings. We examine how centuries of artistic imitation created enduring misconceptions—including muscle cuirasses, shining “white armour,” villainous black armour, and the entirely fictional idea of studded leather. The video also reveals why authentic armour was far more mobile and effective than Hollywood suggests. Historical armourers designed each piece around biomechanics, weight distribution, weapon deflection, battlefield mobility, and contemporary fashion. Modern costume designers, meanwhile, must contend with actors’ comfort, lightweight materials, production schedules, directors, and limited budgets. From Dungeons & Dragons to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, fantasy and historical media continue to reshape how millions imagine the past. Discover where the most familiar armour tropes originated, why some older films were surprisingly accurate, how Gladiator transformed historical cinema, and what filmmakers and game designers can do to create armour that looks dramatic without abandoning history.Rome vs Persia: An Unwinnable War: https://youtu.be/zCtQ_INPdhURoman Empire - Julio-Claudians: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQOS1oJNGz8&list=PLaBYW76inbX5egSRNgWbadqMhVH7Z5p6PPunic Wars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCxkNk1tjNw&list=PLaBYW76inbX5ip3365IenIvsq4RIolKMaVandals: https://youtu.be/-IpbeEW6I9YHow Rome Conquered Greece: https://youtu.be/v5q1rerf-qwDid the Trojan War Really Happen: https://youtu.be/12eHJL2yRtkDemosthenes: https://youtu.be/ABS1iepXG0UAncient Greek Politics and Diplomacy: https://youtu.be/MVnp4NilDLIPyrrhic Wars: https://youtu.be/2QBA6ZPmj3QEastern Roman Empire: Why So Many Civil Wars?: https://youtu.be/SK_yHooLu1sMos Maiorum: What led to the fall of the Roman Republic?: https://youtu.be/BNWfDWk6ohM Caesar in Gaul: https://youtu.be/LRV185XaMIM Animation: Michael Merc youtube.com/@MercenaryCamp, Kate KorolkoArtwork: Vadym BerkutenkoScript: Evan Schultheis Narration: Liam Taylor ✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals ✔ Podcast ► https://kingsandgenerals.libsyn.com/ iTunes: https://apple.co/2QTuMNG ✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_Generals Production Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16x7BZo0EgYi7I318k_l7MAoki6yT9PuPJ0PmD_ILGdI/edit?usp=sharingMusic courtesy of EpidemicSound 00:00:00 - Why Hollywood Gets Armour Wrong00:02:03 - How Ancient Theatre Shaped History00:06:21 - The Origin of Studded Leather00:07:43 - How Gladiator Changed Historical Films00:11:13 - Why Modern Screen Armour Fails00:13:48 - How Real Armour Actually Worked00:17:17 - The Forgotten Fashion of Armour00:19:55 - Can Hollywood Fix the Problem?#Documentary #Odyssey #nolan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Greek and Barbarians - Ancient Civilizations DOCUMENTARY 25.09.2026 28min

  The first 100 people to go to https://www.blinkist.com/kingsandgenerals are going to get unlimited access for 1 week to try it out. You’ll also get 25% off if you want the full membershipKings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient Civilizations continues with an introduction video on the relations between the ancient Greeks and the tribes who lived around them, who they colloquially called Barbarians with a heavy focus on the Thracians and the Greek colonization efforts.How Rome Conquered Greece: https://youtu.be/v5q1rerf-qwDid the Trojan War Really Happen: https://youtu.be/12eHJL2yRtkDemosthenes: https://youtu.be/ABS1iepXG0UAncient Greek Politics and Diplomacy: https://youtu.be/MVnp4NilDLIPyrrhic Wars: https://youtu.be/2QBA6ZPmj3QAncient Macedonia before Alexander the Great and Philip II: https://youtu.be/FXX1FVYysjQDiplomatic Genius of Philip of Macedon: https://youtu.be/yVTrkESkuTwEtruscans: https://youtu.be/FkySjRwUteEAncient Greek State in Bactria: https://youtu.be/IQATsepKoLEThe Greco-Chinese War Over the Heavenly Horses: https://youtu.be/g6Rphg_lwwMAncient Greek Kingdom in India: https://youtu.be/ZxJk4KHZxi8Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals or by joining the youtube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join We are grateful to our patrons and sponsors, who made this video possible: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ooKPbpq0z8ciEjz5Zmrga4-gWRmripm0u4BHMkkXHVc/edit?usp=sharingScript: Matt HollisArt: Nargiz Isayeva Animation: Agarahim IbrahimovNarration: Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ)✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals✔ Podcast ► http://www.kingsandgenerals.net/podcast/✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_GeneralsProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com#Documentary #AncientGreece #Antiquity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Battle of Greece 1940: Mussolini Attacks - World War II DOCUMENTARY 25.09.2026 31min

  Play Call of War for free on PC or Mobile: 💥https://callofwar.onelink.me/q5L6/a6a950d7 and receive an amazing New Player Pack, only available for the next 30 days!Our animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with a video on the Battle of Greece of 1940. This episode will focus on the pre-war situation in Italy and Greece and then will dive into the Italian invasion of Greece.Cold War channel: youtube.com/@TheColdWarTVModern Warfare series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX4NYr_WkbaW5KfYwqTAxn08Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals or by joining the youtube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join We are grateful to our patrons and sponsors, who made this video possible: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ooKPbpq0z8ciEjz5Zmrga4-gWRmripm0u4BHMkkXHVc/edit?usp=sharingThe video was made by Leif Sick, while the script was developed by Ivan MoranThis video was narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ)✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals✔ Podcast ► https://kingsandgenerals.libsyn.com/ iTunes: https://apple.co/2QTuMNG✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_GeneralsProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com#Documentary #GrecoItalianWar #BattleOfGreece Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Battle of Hohenfriedberg 1745 - First and Second Silesian War DOCUMENTARY 25.09.2026 17min

  The conflicts of the XVII and XVIII centuries are often considered to be dull, as the tactics of the period were too rigid and positional. But even this period had its shining stars - generals whose talent changed the borders with one decisive move and pushed the tactics and warfare forward. Prussian king Frederick II the Great is rightly considered the best commander of this era. In this documentary, we will cover the First and the Second Silesian Wars that were part of the War of the Austrian Succession with the focus on the battles of Mollwitz (1741) and Hohenfriedberg (1745). Hopefully, you will enjoy this video, because we are eager to cover the Thirty Years' War, the War for the Spanish Succession, Seven Years' War and other prominent conflicts of that period. This video is suggested and sponsored by out patron Bashir Hammour. You can also suggest videos by supporting us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgeneralsWe are grateful to our patrons, who made this video possible: Fahad Al Mandil, Matthew Levy, Rene Malmgren, Ibrahim Rahman, Koopinator, Daisho, Łukasz Maliszewski, William Fluit, Juan Camilo Rodriguez, Murray Dubs, Félix Gagné-Dion, Fahri Dashwali, Kyle Hooton, Dan Mullen, Mohamed Thair, Pablo Aparicio Martínez, Iulian Margeloiu, Chet, Nick Nasad, Jeyares, Amir Eppel, Thomas Bloch, Uri Sternfeld, Georgi Kirilov, Mohammad Mian, Daniel Yifrach, Brian Crane, Muramasa, Gerald Tnay, Hassan Ali, Richie Thierry, David O'Hare, Christopher Commins, Chris Glantzis, William Pugh, Stefan Dt, indy, Bashir Hammour, Mario Nickel, R.G. Ferrick, Moritz Pohlmann, Russell Breckenridge, Jared R. Parker, Kassem Omar Kassem, AmericanPatriot, Robert Arnaud, Christopher Issariotis, John Wang, Joakim Airas, Nathanial Eriksen, Joakim Airas, Chuan Kit Kee, John Padalis, Raphaël Dordeins, Donovan Moore, Howie Truong, Chuan Kit Kee, Håvard Siegel Haukeberg, ccplz, Tepes Obrejac, Jon, Emil Johansson, Patrick Riordan, Marc Kuiper, Qamil Lita, Jack Roelofs, Fernando Henrique, iMattyz, Rbj, Frat, The Noob Game Developer, Jacob Filmer, Travis Tiffany, Andreas Ekström, Zachary Marhal, Tomás Cortés Benjumea.This video was narrated by our good friend Officially Devin. Check out his channel for some kick-ass Let's Plays. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQThe Machinimas for this video are created by one more friend – Malay Archer. Check out his channel, he has some of the best Total War machinimas ever created: https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates/videos✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals✔ Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/nurrrik_phoenix✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Steam ►http://steamcommunity.com/id/nurrrikSources: Chandler, David - The Art of Warfare in the Age of MarlboroughLuvaas, Jay - Frederick the Great on the Art of WarShowalter, Dennis, E. - The Wars of Frederick the GreatBrowning, Reed - The War of the Austrian SuccessionInspired by: BazBattles, Invicta (THFE), Epic History TV, Historia Civilis and Time CommandersMachinimas made on the Empire: Total WarProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.comSongs used:Merlean - Chasing MusicNapoleon Total War OST - HMS VictoryNapoleon Total War OST - Napoleon BonaparteJohannes Bornlöf - BarbariansJohannes Bornlöf - Bring To An EndJohannes Bornlöf - Termination 3Jon Björk - Battle Of Wills 1Rannar Sillard - Combat Zone 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Battle of Manzikert 1071 - Byzantine - Seljuq Wars Documentary 25.09.2026 17min

  The Battle of Manzikert (Malazgirt, Manavazkert) of 1071 was fought between the Byzantine Empire and the new nomadic conquerors from Central Asia - the Seljuk Sultanate. This battle was decisive in changing the ethnic and the religious outlook of Anatolia, and probably was the reason Crusades from Western Europe began. Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgeneralsWe are grateful to our patrons, who made this video possible: Fahad Al Mandil, Matthew Levy, Rene Malmgren, Ibrahim Rahman, Koopinator, Daisho, Łukasz Maliszewski, William Fluit, Juan Camilo Rodriguez, Murray Dubs, Félix Gagné-Dion, Fahri Dashwali, Kyle Hooton, Dan Mullen, Mohamed Thair, Pablo Aparicio Martínez, Iulian Margeloiu, Chet, Nick Nasad, Jeyares, Amir Eppel, Thomas Bloch, Uri Sternfeld, Georgi Kirilov, Mohammad Mian, Daniel Yifrach, Brian Crane, Muramasa, Gerald Tnay, Hassan Ali, Richie Thierry, David O'Hare, Christopher Commins, Chris Glantzis, William Pugh, Stefan Dt, indy, Bashir Hammour, Mario Nickel, R.G. Ferrick, Moritz Pohlmann, Russell Breckenridge, Jared R. Parker, Kassem Omar Kassem, AmericanPatriot, Robert Arnaud, Christopher Issariotis, John Wang, Joakim Airas, Nathanial Eriksen, Joakim Airas, Chuan Kit Kee, John Padalis, Raphaël Dordeins, Donovan Moore, Howie Truong, Chuan Kit Kee, Håvard Siegel Haukeberg, ccplz, Tepes Obrejac, Jon, Emil Johansson, Patrick Riordan, Marc Kuiper, Qamil Lita, Jack Roelofs, Fernando Henrique, iMattyz, Rbj, Frat, The Noob Game Developer and Jacob Filmer.This video was narrated by our good friend Officially Devin. Check out his channel for some kick-ass Let's Plays. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQThe Machinimas for this video are created by one more friend – Malay Archer. Check out his channel, he has some of the best Total War machinimas ever created: https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates/videos✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals✔ Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/nurrrik_phoenix✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Steam ►http://steamcommunity.com/id/nurrrikInspired by: BazBattles, Invicta (THFE), Epic History TV, Historia Civilis and Time CommandersMachinimas made on the Total War: Attila engineProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.comSongs used: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Marlborough's Masterpiece - The Battle That Humiliated the Sun King 25.09.2026 32min

  🎥 Watch the rest of the Spanish Succession series and 300+ exclusive videos on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgeneralsKings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the early modern history continues with a video on the battle of Ramillies in 1706 during the War of the Spanish Succession, which some historians consider to be the World War 0. After his legendary victory at Blenheim, John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, sought another decisive battle that could break the military power of Louis XIV. His plans were repeatedly frustrated by cautious allies, elusive French armies, and the political tensions holding the Grand Alliance together. But in 1706, France finally offered him the opportunity he had been waiting for. At the Battle of Ramillies, Marlborough confronted Marshal Villeroi and a powerful Franco-Bavarian army in the Spanish Netherlands. Using carefully coordinated attacks, deceptive troop movements, and a devastating concentration of cavalry, Marlborough manipulated Villeroi into weakening the decisive sector of his line. What followed became one of the Duke’s greatest tactical masterpieces. This documentary examines the campaigns leading to Ramillies, the opposing armies and their deployments, Marlborough’s battlefield deception, the struggle for Taviers and Ramillies, and the collapse of the Bourbon position. The Allied victory cost Louis XIV control of most of the Spanish Netherlands and transformed the wider War of the Spanish Succession. Discover how Marlborough outmanoeuvred Villeroi and won one of the most decisive European battles of the eighteenth century.The video was made by Antoni Kamerans, while the script was written by Jonathan Woody. This video was narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ). Machinima by Malay Archer.✔ Podcast ► https://kingsandgenerals.libsyn.com/ iTunes: https://apple.co/2QTuMNG✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_GeneralsProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com00:00:00 - Louis XIV Strikes Back00:01:22 - Marlborough’s Frustrating 1705 Campaign00:06:07 - France’s Grand Offensive of 170600:08:08 - Armies Deploy at Ramillies00:12:24 - Marlborough Springs His Trap00:17:04 - The French Line Collapses00:22:35 - Victory Reshapes the WarSources / Bibliography: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RERSwnTmp0UU1tX7MNlvAW6MGOAt71MX2-DdQ1CQ6jI/edit?usp=sharing#Documentary #SpanishSuccession #EarlyModernHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Battle of al-Qadisiyyah 636 - Muslim-Sassanid War of 633-654 DOCUMENTARY 25.09.2026 16min

  In one of our previous videos, we covered the battle of Yarmouk (https://youtu.be/5Ct4OSmdZ3M) between the Byzantine Empire and the Islamic Rashidun Caliphate. This battle largely defined the fate of Eastern Mediterranean, but to the East, Caliphate had another global power to contend with - the Sassanid Empire. Two empires fought each other for more than 20 years, across dozens of battles with the campaign of the Muslim general Khalid ibn al-Walid in 633 and the battle of al-Qadissiyah that took place in 636 being the most crucial among them.Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgeneralsWe are grateful to our patrons, who made this video possible: Fahad Al Mandil, Rene Malmgren, Ibrahim Rahman, Koopinator, Daisho, Łukasz Maliszewski, William Fluit, Juan Camilo Rodriguez, Murray Dubs, Félix Gagné-Dion, Fahri Dashwali, Kyle Hooton, Dan Mullen, Mohamed Thair, Pablo Aparicio Martínez, Iulian Margeloiu, Chet, Nick Nasad, Jeyares, Amir Eppel, Thomas Bloch, Uri Sternfeld, Georgi Kirilov, Mohammad Mian, Daniel Yifrach, Brian Crane, Muramasa, Gerald Tnay, Hassan Ali, Richie Thierry, David O'Hare, Christopher Commins, Chris Glantzis, William Pugh, Stefan Dt, indy, Bashir Hammour, Mario Nickel, R.G. Ferrick, Moritz Pohlmann, Russell Breckenridge, Jared R. Parker, Kassem Omar Kassem, AmericanPatriot, Robert Arnaud, Christopher Issariotis, John Wang, Joakim Airas, Nathanial Eriksen, Joakim Airas, Chuan Kit Kee, John Padalis, Raphaël Dordeins, Donovan Moore, Howie Truong, Chuan Kit Kee, Håvard Siegel Haukeberg, ccplz, Tepes Obrejac, Jon, Emil Johansson, Patrick Riordan, Marc Kuiper, Qamil Lita, Jack Roelofs, Fernando Henrique, iMattyz, Rbj, Matthew Levy and Virgo Susilo .This video was narrated by our good friend Officially Devin. Check out his channel for some kick-ass Let's Plays. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQThe Machinimas for this video are created by one more friend – Malay Archer. Check out his channel, he has some of the best Total War machinimas ever created: https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates/videos✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals✔ Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/nurrrik_phoenix✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Steam ►http://steamcommunity.com/id/nurrrikInspired by: BazBattles, Invicta (THFE), Epic History TV, Historia Civilis and Time CommandersMachinimas made on the Total War: Attila engineProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.comSongs used:Andreas Ericson - ExeditionStefan Netsman - Arabian NightJohannes Bornlöf - BarbariansRannar Sillard - Deathmatch 3Rannar Sillard - Guitar Textures 1Henrik Neesgaard - Journey Through The DesertMagnus Ringblom - Marching InMagnus Ringblom - Welcome to the Djungle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Siege of Rome 537-538 - Roman - Gothic War DOCUMENTARY 24.09.2026 14min

  During the Vandalic War, the best general of Emperor Justinian - Belisarius reconquered the province of Africa from the Vandals of Gelimer at the battles of Ad Decimum and Tricamarum. The province was back under the imperial control, but it was just the beginning, as taking Italy and Rome from the Ostrogoths was the real goal. Belisarius entered Rome with ease but had to defend it against the king Vitiges in 537-538. The Gothic War was just starting...Previous videos within this series - Battle of Dara 530: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GR_VRMq88YBattle of Ad Decimum 533: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP7zbNnrUboSupport us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgeneralsWe are grateful to our patrons, who made this video possible: Fahad Al Mandil, Rene Malmgren, Ibrahim Rahman, Koopinator, Daisho, Łukasz Maliszewski, Nicolas Quinones, William Fluit, Juan Camilo Rodriguez, Murray Dubs, Félix Gagné-Dion, Fahri Dashwali, Kyle Hooton, Dan Mullen, Mohamed Thair, Pablo Aparicio Martínez, Iulian Margeloiu, Chet, Nick Nasad, Jeyares, Amir Eppel, Thomas Bloch, Uri Sternfeld, Juha Mäkelä, Georgi Kirilov, Mohammad Mian, Daniel Yifrach, Brian Crane, Muramasa, Gerald Tnay, Hassan Ali, Richie Thierry, David O'Hare, Christopher Commins, Chris Glantzis, William Pugh, Stefan Dt, indy, Bashir Hammour, Mario Nickel, R.G. Ferrick, Moritz Pohlmann, Russell Breckenridge, Jared R. Parker, Kassem Omar Kassem, AmericanPatriot, Robert Arnaud, Christopher Issariotis, John Wang, Joakim Airas, Nathanial Eriksen, Joakim Airas, Chuan Kit Kee, John Padalis, Raphaël Dordeins, Donovan Moore, Howie Truong, Chuan Kit Kee, Håvard Siegel Haukeberg, ccplz, Tepes Obrejac, Jon, Emil Johansson, Patrick Riordan, Marc Kuiper, Qamil Lita, Jack Roelofs, Fernando Henrique, iMattyz and Rbj.The script was developed by our friend Philip Binns. His help with the research was essential for this documentary.This video was narrated by our good friend Officially Devin. Check out his channel for some kick-ass Let's Plays. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQThe Machinimas for this video are created by one more friend – Malay Archer. Check out his channel, he has some of the best Total War machinimas ever created: https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates/videos✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals✔ Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/nurrrik_phoenix✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Steam ►http://steamcommunity.com/id/nurrrikInspired by: BazBattles, Invicta (THFE), Epic History TV, Historia Civilis and Time CommandersMachinimas made on the Total War: Attila engine.Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.comSongs used:Peter Sandberg - Subtle Substitutes 3Rannar Sillard - Desert Winds 1Johannes Bornlöf - SolemnAll This Scoring ActionTotal War Attila OST - Let's Kill Some Romans - Dynamic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  When America Invaded Russia - 3D History DOCUMENTARY 24.09.2026 28min

  Use code KINGSANDGENERALS for 10% off http://bit.ly/MOVAKingsGeneralsKings and Generals 3d animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with a video on the end Russian Civil War with a focus on the American intervention (known in Russian historiography as American invasion) in Eastern Siberia and the Arkhangelsk region. This video that takes place with a backdrop of the Great War features invasions by other forces of the Entente, as well as Kolchak, Czechoslovakian Legion, Bolsheviks, and others.Previous videos in the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX7Sqde3GBQkPchs40R0H8RyCold War channel: youtube.com/@TheColdWarTVModern Warfare series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX4NYr_WkbaW5KfYwqTAxn08Winter War: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P6TKHqr1Xk&list=PLaBYW76inbX7Sqde3GBQkPchs40R0H8Ry&index=1Russo-Japanese War - Battle of Khalkhin Gol 1939: https://youtu.be/GGwUlET2tbwSupport us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals or by joining the youtube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join We are grateful to our patrons and sponsors, who made this video possible: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ooKPbpq0z8ciEjz5Zmrga4-gWRmripm0u4BHMkkXHVc/edit?usp=sharingThe video was made by Leif Sick, while the script was developed by Ivan Moran. The video was narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ)✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals✔ Podcast ► http://www.kingsandgenerals.net/podcast/✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_GeneralsProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com#Documentary #RussianCivilWar #GreatWar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Chaldiran: The Battle That Changed Islam - Selim I Against Ismail I 24.09.2026 48min

  🎥 Watch 300+ exclusive videos on ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgeneralsKings and Generals began remaking its animated historical documentary on the history of the Ottoman empire. The first season covered the Rise of the Ottoman Empire from the humble beginnings as a small Turkic Beylik to the Fall of Constantinople 1453 covering all the major battles (https://youtu.be/TDLmsiqhgns), while the second season covered the reign of Mehmed II (https://youtu.be/spikLEMFZTo). In 1514, two expanding empires met on the plain of Chaldiran. On one side stood Sultan Selim I and the disciplined Ottoman army, supported by Janissary musketeers, field artillery, and a fortified line of chained cannons. On the other stood Shah Ismail and the Qizilbash, legendary cavalrymen whose loyalty and confidence had helped create the Safavid Empire. The result would transform the Middle East. This episode follows the final troubled years of Sultan Bayezid II, whose relatively peaceful reign brought the Ottoman Empire greater stability and prosperity but left it vulnerable to a growing danger in the east. From the collapse of the Aq Qoyunlu emerged the young Shah Ismail, who united powerful Turcoman tribes, captured Tabriz, imposed Twelver Shiism across Iran, and created a formidable new state. As Safavid influence spread into Ottoman Anatolia, religious rivalry became a struggle for political survival. The Şahkulu Rebellion exposed Bayezid’s weakness and intensified the contest between his sons Ahmed, Korkud, and Selim. Supported by the Janissaries, Selim seized the throne and moved ruthlessly against his remaining rivals before turning east. His campaign against Shah Ismail pushed the Ottoman army to its limits. Exhausted troops, scorched land, supply shortages, and unrest threatened to stop the expedition before it reached its target. Selim nevertheless forced his army onward toward Chaldiran.There, Safavid cavalry and Ottoman gunpowder faced one another in one of the sixteenth century’s most consequential battles. Chaldiran shattered Shah Ismail’s aura of invincibility, secured Ottoman power in eastern Anatolia, and established a military and religious frontier that would influence the region for centuries.The video was made by Arif Azaman (https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates), while the script was written by Ege Güneş https://www.instagram.com/historia_egefem This video was narrated by Officially Devin (youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ). The art was created by Nargiz Isaeva. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lhn2i51wvoruxrd9_mAB5Nxw1XvB7rlggYJLoVd_dXQ/edit?usp=sharing00:00:00 - Cannons at Chaldiran00:01:46 - The Safavids Rise in Iran00:03:24 - Ismail and the Qizilbash00:06:25 - The Ottoman-Safavid Cold War00:10:47 - Bayezid’s Sons Fight for Power00:14:56 - The Şahkulu Rebellion Explodes00:18:16 - Ahmed’s Great Humiliation00:19:25 - Selim Makes His Move00:21:36 - The Janissaries Choose a Sultan00:23:32 - Selim Eliminates His Rivals00:26:12 - The March Against Shah Ismail00:29:08 - The Race to Chaldiran00:32:07 - Two Armies Prepare for Battle00:35:09 - Gunpowder Shatters the Qizilbash#Documentary #Ottomans #SafavidsProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Mongol Army: How it All Started 24.09.2026 26min

  The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Mongol History continues with a video on the evolution of the Mongol armies, showing how the steppe horsemen bands turned into the most fearsome army in the world by Genghis khan and would create the largest empire until up to that point.Previous videos in our series on Mongol history: https://bit.ly/3eezUnWPodcast: http://www.kingsandgenerals.net/podcast/ https://apple.co/2QTuMNG http://bit.ly/2QDF7y0 https://spoti.fi/2UBmyuOSupport us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals or by joining the youtube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join We are grateful to our patrons and sponsors, who made this video possible: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ooKPbpq0z8ciEjz5Zmrga4-gWRmripm0u4BHMkkXHVc/edit?usp=sharingThe video was made by our friend Arb Paninken http://bit.ly/2Ow3oC8, while the script was developed by Jack Wilson - The Jackmeister. Check out his channel dedicated to the history of the Mongols: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQEYhWVV3V-ItwJE-kgRd9wThis video was narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ)Sources:Allsen, Thomas T. “The Circulation of Military Technology in the Mongolian Empire,” in Warfare in Inner Asian History (500-1800), edited by Nicola Di Cosmo, 265-293. Brill, 2002.Amitai, Reuven. “Continuity and Change in the Mongol Army of the Ilkhanate,” in the Mongols’ Middle East: Continuity and Transformation in Ilkhanid Iran, edited by Bruno de Nicola and Charles Melville, 38-54 (Boston: Brill, 2016). Biran, Michal. “The Mongol Transformation: From the Steppe to Eurasian Empire,” Medieval Encounters 10, no. 1-3 (2004): 338-361. Khazanov, Anatoly. “The Eurasian Steppe Nomads in World Military History,” in Nomad Aristocrats in a World of Empires, Wiesbaden, (2013): 187-May, Timothy. “The Chinggis Exchange: The Mongol Empire and Global Impact on Warfare,” World History Connected 12 no. 1 (2015): 1-24 May, Timothy. “The Training of an Inner Asian Nomad Army in the Pre-Modern Period The Journal of Military History, 70 no. 3 (2006): 617-635. Paul, Jürgen. “The State and Military: A Nomadic Perspective,” (2003): 25-68 Rumschlag, Samuel. “One Bow (or Stirrup) is Not Equal to Another: A Comparative Look at Hun and Mongol Military Technologies.,” The Silk Road 16 (2018): 78-90 Suhr, James L. “The Stirrup: Innovation, Invention, Adoption, and Diffusion,” MA Thesis, Norwich University, 2019Zouache, Abbès, “Western vs. Eastern Way of War: A Review Essay.”✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals✔ Podcast ► https://kingsandgenerals.libsyn.com/ iTunes: https://apple.co/2QTuMNG✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_GeneralsProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com#Documentary #Mongols #Kingsandgenerals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Why India and Pakistan Didn't Go To War - Kings and Generals Modern 24.09.2026 18min

  Get 4 months extra on a 2 year plan here: https://nordvpn.com/kingsandgenerals It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video on why India and Pakistan didn't go to war. Previously we explored the new tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack (https://youtu.be/Hr5aks57mzA). In April 2025, the Pahalgam attack and escalation begins, triggering a dangerous chain of events between India and Pakistan. What followed was a series of deadly strikes, with India launching Operation Sindoor, targeting militant infrastructure across the border. In response, Pakistani air response and jet losses made headlines, as Chinese-made J-10C jets reportedly downed Indian Rafales—fueling a media storm. The conflict escalated quickly with cross-border strikes and escalation risks intensifying as both sides launched missiles and drones deep into each other's territory, including high-risk attacks near nuclear facilities. Just when a wider war seemed imminent, ceasefire announcement and nuclear signaling signaled a surprising diplomatic breakthrough—reportedly mediated by the U.S. behind the scenes. In the aftermath and lessons from the crisis, we analyze what this limited but intense conflict means for future Indo-Pakistani relations, and why this won’t be the last time tensions erupt between the two nuclear-armed rivals.🎥 Watch 210+ exclusive videos on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/joinSupport Kings and Generals:✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals✔ PayPal ► https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kingsandgenerals✔ Bitcoin (BTC)► bc1qe0a9266ksksncp44flhgrwex5sm94w3y576z7t✔ Ethereum (ETH)► 0x6F453dBc50F21816dCe8fdaE797AA9071c8d3a8a✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgeneralsIndo-Pakistani war of 1947–1948 - https://youtu.be/xcBOncz8HTYIndo-Pakistani War of 1965 - https://youtu.be/suXidG1peSARhodesian Bush War 1964-1979 - https://youtu.be/aL-Uy_WmcbcWar in Ukraine - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX5XWJ8IJd9MKucLnkAzK28E Pacific War Series: https://youtu.be/MEgIHN63ojU?list=PLaBYW76inbX4kE52CPUvx8gZ7CQyjweEgCold War channel: youtube.com/@TheColdWarTVModern Warfare series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX4NYr_WkbaW5KfYwqTAxn08Script: Turgut GambarVideo: Leif SickNarration: OffyD https://www.youtube.com/@OffyDGG/✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals✔ Podcast ► http://www.kingsandgenerals.net/podcast/✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGeneralsProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com#Documentary #India #Pakistan00:00 – Pahalgam Attack and Escalation Begins02:25 – India Launches Operation Sindoor03:49 – Pakistani Air Response and Jet Losses06:01 – Cross-Border Strikes and Escalation Risks09:09 – Ceasefire Announcement and Nuclear Signaling11:44 – The Aftermath and Lessons from the Crisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Kings and Generals 2018 Trailer 24.09.2026 4min

  Just a trailer showcasing the series that we are planning to cover in 2018. Each series will have at least 5 documentary videos and we have plans for much more. :-)So, expect a series on the Mongol Invasions, Diadochi Wars, Early British History, Napoleonic Wars, Ottoman wars, Hundred Years' War, War of the Roses and other conflicts! Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgeneralsWe are grateful to our patrons, who made this video possible: Fahad Al Mandil, Ibrahim Rahman, Koopinator, Daisho, Łukasz Maliszewski, Nicolas Quinones, William Fluit, Juan Camilo Rodriguez, Murray Dubs, Dimitris Valurdos, Félix Gagné-Dion, Fahri Dashwali, Kyle Hooton, Dan Mullen, Mohamed Thair, Pablo Aparicio Martínez, Iulian Margeloiu, Chet, Nick Nasad, Jeyares, Amir Eppel, Thomas Bloch, Uri Sternfeld, Juha Mäkelä, Georgi Kirilov, Mohammad Mian, Daniel Yifrach, Brian Crane, Muramasa, Gerald Tnay, Hassan Ali, Richie Thierry, David O'Hare, Christopher Commins, Chris Glantzis, Mike, William Pugh, Stefan Dt, indy, Bashir Hammour, Mario Nickel, R.G. Ferrick, Moritz Pohlmann, Russell Breckenridge, Jared R. Parker, Kassem Omar Kassem, AmericanPatriot, Robert Arnaud, Christopher Issariotis, John Wang, Joakim Airas, Nathanial Eriksen, Joakim Airas, Chuan Kit Kee, John Padalis, Raphaël Dordeins, Donovan Moore, Howie Truong, Chuan Kit Kee, Håvard Siegel Haukeberg ccplz, Tepes Obrejac and Jon.The Machinimas for this video are created by one more friend – Malay Archer. Check out his channel, he has some of the best Total War machinimas ever created: https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates/videos✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals✔ Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/nurrrik_phoenix✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Steam ►http://steamcommunity.com/id/nurrrikMachinimas made on the Total War EnginesProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.comSong used:Johannes Bornlöf - Intense Thrill 4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Friedland 1807 DOCUMENTARY 24.09.2026 13min

  After three years of the constant campaigning and the battles of Ulm, Austerlitz, Jena-Auerstedt and Eylau the Grand Army of emperor Napoleon had to face the Russian troops of Bennigsen one last time during the War of the Fourth Coalition. The battle of Friedland decided the fate of the conflict and reshaped the map of Europe. List of Episodes:Battle of Marengo 1800 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6GHyf1R5BMBattle of Trafalgar 1805 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRtUrvmok-cBattle of Austerlitz 1805 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaoNMLKDCQUBattle of Jena-Auerstedt 1806 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhtO3Ha0ToQBattle of Eylau 1807 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8lzv_ElwjgBattle of Friedland 1807 - *You are right here!*More episodes in 2018!The trailer for the series on the Napoleonic wars:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2z7iIsPLfESupport us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgeneralsWe are grateful to our patrons, who made this video possible: Fahad Al Mandil, Koopinator, Daisho, Łukasz Maliszewski, Nicolas Quinones, William Fluit, Juan Camilo Rodriguez, Murray Dubs, Dimitris Valurdos, Félix Gagné-Dion, Fahri Dashwali, Kyle Hooton, Dan Mullen, Mohamed Thair, Pablo Aparicio Martínez, Iulian Margeloiu, Chet, Nick Nasad, Jeyares, Amir Eppel, Thomas Bloch, Uri Sternfeld, Juha Mäkelä, Georgi Kirilov, Mohammad Mian, Daniel Yifrach, Brian Crane, Muramasa, Gerald Tnay, Hassan Ali, Richie Thierry, David O'Hare, Christopher Commins, Chris Glantzis, Mike, William Pugh, Stefan Dt, indy, Bashir Hammour, Mario Nickel, R.G. Ferrick, Moritz Pohlmann, Russell Breckenridge, Jared R. Parker, Kassem Omar Kassem, AmericanPatriot, Robert Arnaud, Christopher Issariotis, John Wang, Joakim Airas, Nathanial Eriksen, Joakim Airas, Chuan Kit Kee, John Padalis, Raphaël Dordeins, Donovan Moore, Howie Truong, Chuan Kit Kee, Håvard Siegel Haukeberg, Jon, Kun Kentaro, Robert Skår Solheim, Sam Haley, Leon St., Gzab, Virgo Susilo, Mark Ferry, Abdulaziz, Yildirim Erdogan, Alejandro José Morales Chacón, Tamal Paul, Can Sarı, Ryan Cunliffe, zazaefeaydal, Joseph Ledesma and Matt Harrington.This video was narrated by our good friend Officially Devin. Check out his channel for some kick-ass Let's Plays. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQThe Machinimas for this video are created by one more friend – Malay Archer. Check out his channel, he has some of the best Total War machinimas ever created: https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates/videos✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals✔ Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/nurrrik_phoenix✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Steam ►http://steamcommunity.com/id/nurrrikInspired by: BazBattles, Invicta (THFE), Epic History TV, Historia Civilis and Time CommandersMachinimas made on the Napoleon: Total WarProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.comSongs used:ES_Invasion 5 - Fredrik EkströmThe Battle At Arcole (Napoleon Total War OST)HMS Victory (Napoleon Total War OST)Naval Battle At St. Vincent (Napoleon Total War OST)From Egypt To France (Napoleon Total War OST)The End (Napoleon Total War OST) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Battle of Grunwald 1410 - Northern Crusades DOCUMENTARY 24.09.2026 16min

  The Baltic tribes were the last pagans of Europe and both the Pope and the Holy Roman Empire were interested in baptizing them. However, this process was not peaceful and two knightly orders were tasked with bringing the new faith to the Baltics - Teutonic and Livonian. Their activity, that would be later known as the Northern Crusades, led to a number of wars with the Kingdom of Poland and the Great Duchy of Lithuania. Eventually, these states entered a union. The ensuing war between the Polish-Lithuanian alliance and the Teutonic Order culminated in the battle of Grunwald in 1410.Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgeneralsWe are grateful to our patrons, who made this video possible: Fahad Al Mandil, Koopinator, Daisho, Łukasz Maliszewski, Nicolas Quinones, William Fluit, Juan Camilo Rodriguez, Murray Dubs, Dimitris Valurdos, Félix Gagné-Dion, Fahri Dashwali, Kyle Hooton, Dan Mullen, Mohamed Thair, Pablo Aparicio Martínez, Iulian Margeloiu, Chet, Nick Nasad, Jeyares, Amir Eppel, Thomas Bloch, Uri Sternfeld, Juha Mäkelä, Georgi Kirilov, Mohammad Mian, Daniel Yifrach, Brian Crane, Muramasa, Gerald Tnay, Hassan Ali, Richie Thierry, David O'Hare, Christopher Commins, Chris Glantzis, Mike, William Pugh, Stefan Dt, indy, Bashir Hammour, Mario Nickel, R.G. Ferrick, Moritz Pohlmann, Russell Breckenridge, Jared R. Parker, Kassem Omar Kassem, AmericanPatriot, Robert Arnaud, Christopher Issariotis, John Wang, Joakim Airas, Nathanial Eriksen, Joakim Airas, Chuan Kit Kee, John Padalis, Raphaël Dordeins, Donovan Moore, Howie Truong, Chuan Kit Kee, Håvard Siegel Haukeberg, Jon, Kun Kentaro, Robert Skår Solheim, Sam Haley, Leon St., Gzab, Virgo Susilo, Mark Ferry, Abdulaziz, Yildirim Erdogan, Alejandro José Morales Chacón, Tamal Paul, Can Sarı, Ryan Cunliffe and zazaefeaydal.This video was narrated by our good friend Officially Devin. Check out his channel for some kick-ass Let's Plays. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQThe Machinimas for this video are created by one more friend – Malay Archer. Check out his channel, he has some of the best Total War machinimas ever created: https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates/videos✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals✔ Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/nurrrik_phoenix✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Steam ►http://steamcommunity.com/id/nurrrikInspired by: BazBattles, Invicta (THFE), Epic History TV, Historia Civilis and Time CommandersMachinimas made on the Total War: Attila engine using the great Medieval Kingdoms mod. Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.comSongs used: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Lens and Prague 1648 - the End of the Thirty Years' War DOCUMENTARY 24.09.2026 35min

  Our animated historical documentary series on the Thirty Years' War comes to the end with a video on the battles of Lens and Prague of 1648 and the subsequent peace of Westphalia which ended the conflict. In the aftermath of the battle of Zusmarshausen, the Holy Roman Empire attempts to drive the attention away from Bavaria by attacking in Arras, leading to the battle of Lens between Conde and Beck, while the Swedes under Konigsmarck attack Prague to get a better deal during the peace conference. Previous videos in our series on the 30 Years' War: http://bit.ly/2ZEcxQDSupport us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals or by joining the youtube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join We are grateful to our patrons and sponsors, who made this video possible: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ooKPbpq0z8ciEjz5Zmrga4-gWRmripm0u4BHMkkXHVc/edit?usp=sharingThis video was narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ)Machinimas were made on Total War: Empire engine by Malay Archer (https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates), using the Total War Empire 1660AD mod✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals✔ Podcast ► https://kingsandgenerals.libsyn.com/ iTunes: https://apple.co/2QTuMNG✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_GeneralsProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com#Documentary #ThirtyYearsWar #Kingsandgenerals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Crusaders’ Fatal Mistake - Battle That Changed the Crusades Forever 24.09.2026 31min

  🎥 Watch 230+ exclusive videos on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/joinSupport Kings and Generals:✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals✔ PayPal ► https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kingsandgenerals✔ Bitcoin (BTC)► bc1qe0a9266ksksncp44flhgrwex5sm94w3y576z7t✔ Ethereum (ETH)► 0x6F453dBc50F21816dCe8fdaE797AA9071c8d3a8a✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgeneralsKings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the middle ages and crusades continues with the first video in our series on the Second Crusade. Previously, we have covered the First (youtu.be/kxfP_BSnmyw), Third (youtu.be/jCyCSgsFXKQ) and Fourth Crusades (youtu.be/uZ5-wPyqk3s) and our coverage starts with the battle of Ager Sanguinis - the Field of Blood in 1119, as the rise of Ilghazi of the Artukids threatens the Crusader states leading to the clash with Roger of Salerno and the Principate of Antioch (youtu.be/0vsJwqFmNQg). In the aftermath, Ilghazi continued to attack the Crusader territory, leading to the battle of Hab, as king Baldwin counterattacked (youtu.be/pYaEmggEsEM). In the third episode we described the fate of Ilghazi and the battle of Didgori (youtu.be/c-qi9dPI_Vw), Baldwin's captivity, Venetian Crusade of 1122-1124 and the Battle of Tyre (youtu.be/wwHOYmyC04k), while the episode 4 will cover the battle of Azaz, during which the Crusaders managed to turn the tide (youtu.be/Y6cnE7SyTZ4), while the 5th described the Damascene Crusade, as the Crusaders attacked the Emirate of Damascus in another failed crusade, as well as the appearance of the Nizari Assassins in the region (youtu.be/mlctSFIvifU). Meanwhile, Crusaders' situation would grow worse with the rise of Imad al-Din Zengi - their worst nightmare before Saladin, which lead to the battle of Montferrand (Ba'rin) in 1137 (youtu.be/IuNHc95BtEc). Over the next years, the Eastern Roman Emperor John III also intervened into the events, but the siege and fall of Edessa in 1444 took the center stage, triggering the beginning of the Second Crusade (youtu.be/fASljjlfT2k). In Europe, Pope Eugenius III called for a new Crusade, which was promoted by Bernard of Clairvaux. French crusaders led by king Louis VII and German crusader led by Conrad III answered the call and moved towards the Levant, which sparked a short conflict with the Eastern Roman empire in Constantinople in 1147 and then the second battle of Dorylaeum against the Seljuks (https://youtu.be/Ouyj1BC2SJE), followed by the battles of Meander and Mount Cadmus (https://youtu.be/sCqUBTqmuUk) and the siege of Damascus in 1148 (https://youtu.be/9MaBgMx4Gn0). The second crusade ended with the battle of Inab in 1149, where the Crusaders made a fatal mistake, changing the fate of the crusades forever and showing that Nur ad-Din Zangi is triumphant.Previous videos on the Crusades, Eastern Roman Empire and more:First Crusade: youtu.be/kxfP_BSnmywThird Crusade youtu.be/jCyCSgsFXKQ Fourth Crusade: youtu.be/uZ5-wPyqk3sMedieval Battles: youtube.com/watch?v=r2cEIDZwG5M&list=PLaBYW76inbX46r95D4BjCxiJz7-OeyOtWThe video was made by Martin Stamatov, while the script was researched and written by Jerzy Dobruchowski. This video was narrated by Officially Devin (youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ). The art was created by Nargiz Isaeva. Machinimas by MalayArcher on Total War: Attila engine.✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals✔ Podcast ► http://www.kingsandgenerals.net/podcast/✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_Generals✔ Discord ►https://discord.gg/DpuRAMa75VBibliography: https://docs.google.com/document Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Battle of Dara 530 Roman - Sassanid Iberian War DOCUMENTARY 24.09.2026 16min

  The fall of the Western Roman Empire prompted a response from the Eastern Empire. Emperor Justinian was eager to restore Rome to its former glory, but he first needed to deal with the Sassanid Empire to the East. Iberian War of 526-532 gave him this chance, ashis new commander Belisarius showed his mettle and talent in the battle of Dara and other engagements. This series will continue, if it gets enough support, so don't hesitate to suggest this video to your friends.Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgeneralsWe are grateful to our patrons, who made this video possible: Koopinator, Ibrahim Rahman, Daisho, Łukasz Maliszewski, Nicolas Quinones, William Fluit, Juan Camilo Rodriguez, Murray Dubs, Dimitris Valurdos, Félix Gagné-Dion, Fahri Dashwali, Kyle Hooton, Dan Mullen and Mohamed Thair.The script was developed by our friend DismountedCentaur. His help with the research was essential for this documentary.This video was narrated by good friend Officially Devin. Check out his channel for some kick-ass Let's Plays. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQThe Machinimas for this video are created by one more friend – Malay Archer. Check out his channel, he has some of the best Total War machinimas ever created: https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates/videos✔ Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/nurrrik_phoenix✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Instagram ►https://www.instagram.com/nurrrrrik✔ Steam ►http://steamcommunity.com/id/nurrrikInspired by: BazBattles, Invicta (THFE), Epic History TV, Historia Civilis and Time CommandersMachinimas made on the Total War: Attila engineProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Why Roman Britain Kept Creating Emperors 24.09.2026 26min

  🎥 Watch 300+ exclusive videos on Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgeneralsThe Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on medieval history continues with a video on why Britain was Rome's most rebellious province and kept creating emperors. For nearly four centuries, Rome ruled Britain, building cities, roads, forts, and Hadrian’s Wall. Yet this distant province developed an extraordinary habit: instead of merely rebelling against Rome, it repeatedly produced men who claimed Rome’s throne. This video explains why commanders such as Clodius Albinus, Carausius, Magnus Maximus, and Constantine III launched imperial bids from Britain. The answer lay in a dangerous combination of geography, military power, political isolation, and Roman weakness. Britain held several battle-tested legions, autonomous governors, a locally rooted military society, and naval control of the Channel. It was far enough from Rome to act independently, but strong enough to send a credible army into Gaul. We examine how slow communication, unclear succession laws, incomplete Romanization, economic self-sufficiency, and recurring crises transformed Britain into an ideal base for usurpers. From Boudica’s revolt and the frontier forts to Carausius’s breakaway regime and Constantine III’s attempt to rescue the collapsing West, the island repeatedly turned defensive strength into political power. Britain was not Rome’s weakest province. It may have been its most dangerously self-sufficient, a frontier Rome armed so heavily that its generals could dream of ruling the empire itself across four turbulent centuries of Roman rule in Britain.How Mercenaries Beat Empires - Catalan Company: https://youtu.be/s1SLXmeEZOERome’s Collapse, Region by Region: https://youtu.be/QdEO0ckSFC0Nuragic Civilization: https://youtu.be/11SqfKmkT6oMinoan Crete: https://youtu.be/YFWjtjb8PTQSamnites: Rome’s Early Nemesis: https://youtu.be/BuRn3pWH81gArabia Before Islam: Religion, Society, Culture: https://youtu.be/07OsSSt0ytcVandals: https://youtu.be/-IpbeEW6I9YHow Rome Conquered Greece: https://youtu.be/v5q1rerf-qwDid the Trojan War Really Happen: https://youtu.be/12eHJL2yRtkDemosthenes: https://youtu.be/ABS1iepXG0UAncient Greek Politics and Diplomacy: https://youtu.be/MVnp4NilDLIPyrrhic Wars: https://youtu.be/2QBA6ZPmj3QAncient Macedonia before Alexander the Great and Philip II: https://youtu.be/FXX1FVYysjQDiplomatic Genius of Philip of Macedon: https://youtu.be/yVTrkESkuTwEtruscans: https://youtu.be/FkySjRwUteEBosporan Kingdom: https://youtu.be/ltikjXUiAC4Ancient Greek State in Bactria: https://youtu.be/IQATsepKoLEThe Greco-Chinese War Over the Heavenly Horses: https://youtu.be/g6Rphg_lwwMAncient Greek Kingdom in India: https://youtu.be/ZxJk4KHZxi8Script: Liam BryantAnimation: Arb Paninken http://bit.ly/2Ow3oC8Narration: Liam Taylor✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals✔ Podcast ► http://www.kingsandgenerals.net/podcast/✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_GeneralsProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com00:00 - Britain, Rome’s Emperor Factory01:55 - The Fatal Flaw in Roman Succession03:39 - Distance, Isolation and Armed Autonomy07:05 - When Rome’s Army Became British11:08 - The Frontier That Could Stand Alone14:13 - The Channel: Shield and Launchpad15:05 - Crisis, Usurpers and Rome’s Collapse18:05 - Why Rome Built Britain Too WellSources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19PZSynwBlsXaU8qhGndX0Y18EShco45hPrISBd7xsjw/edit?usp=sharing#Documentary #Britain #Rome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices