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Geographic History of France: How France Acquired The Land It Owns Today
Welcome to a new series where we'll be exploring the geographic history of various countries. Today we kick it off with France! Beginning in 481, this video will walk you through the years and decades to see how France expanded,...
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Battle of Cadzand, 1337 ⚔ The day that sparked the Hundred Years' War ⚔ Hundred Years' War series
Battle of Cadzand, 1337 ⚔ The day that sparked the Hundred Years' War ⚔ Hundred Years' War series
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Battle of Tours: Charlemagne's Defeat of the Umayyad Caliphate
This video provides a detailed account of the pivotal Battle of Tours in 732 between the Frankish forces led by Charlemagne and the Umayyad Caliphate, highlighting the complex political landscape of the time and the strategic maneuvers...
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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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Battle of Guadalete, 711 AD How was Spain conquered by the Arabs? Muslim Conquest
Battle of Guadalete, 711 AD ⚔ How was Spain conquered by the Arabs? ⚔ Muslim Conquest
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The Battle of the Boyne: William of Orange's Triumph and James II's Defeat
This video provides a detailed account of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, where King William III of England faced off against King James II in a pivotal conflict that shaped European history. The battle, marked by strategic maneuvers,...
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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 Castillon: The End of the 100 Years War
This video details the events leading up to the Battle of Castillon in 1453, a pivotal moment in the 100 Years War between France and England. The battle saw English forces under the command of John Talbot facing off against French...
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The Great Raid of 1355: Edward of Woodstock's Trail of Fire and Blood
This video describes the events of the Great Raid of 1355 led by the Black Prince, Edward of Woodstock, in France. The raid resulted in widespread destruction of villages, towns, and cities, leaving a lasting impact on the French Crown...
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The Fall of Normandy: The Battle of Formigny and the End of English Rule
This video details the events leading up to and the decisive Battle of Forminier in 1449, where the French forces, under King Charla the 7th, successfully reconquered Normandy from the English. The battle showcased strategic maneuvers,...
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Battle of Carpi: Prelude to the War of the Spanish Succession
This video provides a detailed account of the complex geopolitical maneuvering and military strategies surrounding the War of the Spanish Succession. Focused on the Battle of Carpi, it highlights the intense conflict between the French...
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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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The Battle of Aughrim: The Decisive Williamite Victory in Ireland
This video recounts the Battle of Ogrim, a pivotal engagement in the Williamite conflict in Ireland. It describes the strategic maneuvers, fierce fighting, and ultimately the decisive victory of the Williamite forces over the Jacobites....
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The Man with Six Faces | The Life & Times of Talleyrand
The Man with Six Faces | The Life & Times of Talleyrand
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The Man of Destiny | The Life & Times of Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte, heralded as the heir to the Republic. But of course, in order to inherit, the Republic must first die...
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The French Wars of Religion... but Stupider | The Life & Times of Catherine de Medici
The French Wars of Religion... but Stupider | The Life & Times of Catherine de Medici
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How the Dance Floor Changed Feudalism Forever | The Life & Times of Louis XIV
Feudalism was dying. In the age of globe-spanning colonial empires, commercial printing, and the scientific revolution, the idea of a state held together by a myriad of personal arrangements between ruler and nobility was beginning to...
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Saladin - sword of Islam - IT'S HISTORY
Saladin was the famous muslim leader during the time of crusades.
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What It Was Like To Live At Versailles
During its heyday from 1682 to 1789, Versailles wasn’t just a palace - it was the center of France’s royal world. French royals, nobles, and state officials lived together in the sprawling palace complex. But despite the regal setting,...