InvictaA Dune lore documentary on the history of the Fremen: Go to buyraycon.com/Invicta for 15% off your order, plus free shipping! Brought to you by Raycon.
In this Dune lore documentary we dive into the ancient history of the Fremen. This is a poorly understood topic which the Fremen themselves do not agree on. However we have used the Dune Encyclopedia to reconstruct one of the more plausible explanations for the origins of the Fremen.
This is a story which began long ago on ancient Terra. Here a group of nomads known as the Zensunni would birth a new culture with distinct religious roots. However after centuries of isolation, they would be swept along a multi-millenia journey across the stars that would ultimately see them call Arrakis home. This legendary history would be guided by many of the galaxy's most powerful entities including the armies of the Empire, the transports of the Spacing Guild, and the whispers of the Bene Gesserit. The end result would be the formation of a fanatical people who awaited a savior to lead them on the last religios step in their Great Journey to the End Times salvation.
DUNE LORE - Origins of the Fremen (History Before Arrakis)Invicta2024-02-09 | A Dune lore documentary on the history of the Fremen: Go to buyraycon.com/Invicta for 15% off your order, plus free shipping! Brought to you by Raycon.
In this Dune lore documentary we dive into the ancient history of the Fremen. This is a poorly understood topic which the Fremen themselves do not agree on. However we have used the Dune Encyclopedia to reconstruct one of the more plausible explanations for the origins of the Fremen.
This is a story which began long ago on ancient Terra. Here a group of nomads known as the Zensunni would birth a new culture with distinct religious roots. However after centuries of isolation, they would be swept along a multi-millenia journey across the stars that would ultimately see them call Arrakis home. This legendary history would be guided by many of the galaxy's most powerful entities including the armies of the Empire, the transports of the Spacing Guild, and the whispers of the Bene Gesserit. The end result would be the formation of a fanatical people who awaited a savior to lead them on the last religios step in their Great Journey to the End Times salvation.
This is the final chapter in our Avenging Leonidas series. In this episode we conclude with the epic Battle of Plataea which would see the largest Greek army ever yet assembled face off against the Persians. What followed would be a massive, confused battle which featured many tales of heroism.
Sources and Suggested Reading Campbell, B. (ed). The Oxford Handbook of Warfare in the Classical World. Oxford University Press, USA, 2013. Fields, N. Ancient Greek Warship. Osprey Publishing, 2007. Herodotus & John M. Marincola & Aubrey de Salincourt. The Histories. Penguin, 2003. Hornblower, S. The Oxford Classical Dictionary. Oxford University Press, USA, 2012. Kinzl, K.H. (ed). A Companion to the Classical Greek World. Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:57 Deployment 06:03 Cavalry Attack 07:19 Tactical Retreat 09:01 Sparta vs Persia 11:40 Death of Mardonius 12:40 Athens vs Thebes 13:45 Army Collapse 15:04 Battle for the Camp 17:31 Aftermath 19:08 Outro
Rome's Medical Corp was one of the most sophisticated of its time, allowing the Legions to greatly improve the combat effectiveness of their forces. At the front line of this service were the Capsarii, or Combat Medics whose job it was to provide immediate care to the injured. Soldiers requiring additional care would then be evacuated to the nearest hospital for specialized care by doctors and surgeons.
Sources: “Medicine in the Roman Army” by Eugene H Byrne “Man and Wound” by Richard A Gabriel “Military Medicine: From Ancient Times to the 21st Century” by Jack E McCallum “Milites Medici to Army Medics” by Robb Wesselingh
#history #documentary #romanarmyTrue Size of a Cadian Regiment [999.M41] 3D DocumentaryInvicta2024-10-04 | A Warhammer 40k lore documentary on the True Size of a Cadian Regiment! Play Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus play.tacticusgame.com/invicta-gs and use the code "InvictaOct" to get 2,000 Gold, 20 energy and 2 requisition orders.
We continue to explore the true size of armies in Warhammer 40,000. This particular episode focuses on a Cadian Line Infantry Regiment. But to preface this subject we first explore the role of Regiments in the broader Imperial Guard and the myriad forms they can take. We then choose the Cadians as the prime example of the Imperium's finest source of Regiments.
Time is spent reviewing the history of Cadia and its martial characteristics. The Cadian armed forces are described from the Planetary Defense Forces of its Interior Guard to its Shock Trooper and Elite Kaskrin Units which are recruited for service across the Imperium. Several high level examples of their organization is presented. Finally we then review an indicative model of a Cadian Infantry Regiment in 3D from ground up.
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:53 Imperial Guard Regiments 04:42 History of Cadia 08:35 Examples of Regiments 10:31 Types of Squads 14:08 Platoon 18:00 Company 20:56 Regiment 24:59 Analytics 26:52 Outro
Credits: Research = Invicta Script = Invicta Narration = Guy Michaels Art = Penta Limited
#warhammer40k #documentary #loreHow Accurate is it? - All Tyranid Invasion Phases in Space Marine 2 (LORE REVIEW)Invicta2024-09-14 | We review all phases of the Tyranid Invasion in Space Marine 2! Check out Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 here: bit.ly/3Xku3GA Sponsored by Focus Entertainment
In this Space Marine 2 review we explore the accuracy of its depiction of a Tyranid invasion from the point of view of Warhammer 40,000 lore. This includes Infiltration, Isolation, Assault, and Consumption. Each of these phases is first explained and then it is explored using Space Marine 2 gameplay and Space Marine 2 cinematics.
Warning, this analysis contains minor enemy and location spoilers.
#warhammer40k #spacemarine2 #tyranidsTrue Size of a Space Marine Thunderhawk [999.M41] LORE DOCUMENTARYInvicta2024-09-06 | Check out Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 here: bit.ly/3Xku3GA Sponsored by Focus Entertainment
In this series we continue to explore the warfighting capabilities of the Space Marine Chapters. While prior episodes focused on the Marines themselves, in this video we turn to their primary transport vehicle, the Thunderhawk. We begin with a review of the history of Space Marine dropships. In the years of the Great Crusade this included such vehicles as the mighty Stormbird which was capable of carrying hundreds of troops at a time. However the breakup of the Space Marine Legions and a need for more tactical deployments eventually led to a shift towards the Thunderhawk. It struck the right balance in terms of combat strength, cargo capacity, and perhaps most important, cost.
We then go over the full details of a Thunderhawk. This includes its propulsion systems, navigation, weapons, interior facilities, and crew. Finally we then detail the operational uses of the Thunderhawk for both orbital insertion and void combat.
Credits Research = Invicta Script = Invicta Narration = Guy Michaels 3D Model = Leonardo Editing = Penta Limited
#warhammer40k #documentary #spacemarine2Battle of Plataea (479 BC)⚔️Fight for the Fate of Greece [Day 1-10] DOCUMENTARYInvicta2024-09-03 | History documentary on the Battle of Plataea! Play War Thunder now with my link, and get a massive, free bonus pack including vehicles, boosters and more: https://playwt.link/invicta24
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This episode is a continuation of our Avenging Leonidas series on the 2nd Greco-Persian War. In prior videos we traced the invasion from the gates of Thermopylae to the straits of Salamis. Now we finally cover the epic showdown between the Achaemenid Persian Army led by Mardonius and the largest Greek army ever raised!
Sources and Suggested Reading Campbell, B. (ed). The Oxford Handbook of Warfare in the Classical World. Oxford University Press, USA, 2013. Fields, N. Ancient Greek Warship. Osprey Publishing, 2007. Herodotus & John M. Marincola & Aubrey de Salincourt. The Histories. Penguin, 2003. Hornblower, S. The Oxford Classical Dictionary. Oxford University Press, USA, 2012. Kinzl, K.H. (ed). A Companion to the Classical Greek World. Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:31 Recap 04:52 Mardonius 07:06 Offers for Athens 10:32 Sparta Must Help 12:26 Greek Army Mobilizes 14:24 Arrival at Plataea 15:10 Cavalry Attack 17:27 Standoff 18:40 Persian Raid 20:25 Outro
#history #documentary #greekRoman Military Intelligence - How Good Was It? (Scouts, Spies, Secret Agents)Invicta2024-08-29 | Documentary on Rome's Military Intelligence Units. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code Invicta at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/invicta
We continue to look at the most famous units of history from across ancient history. While previous episodes have focused on the combat roles of units like the Spartan Royal Guard or the Immortals, in this episode we look at the critical role a unit could play in the intelligence game. When it comes to the Roman military intelligence forces, these were composed of multiple layers of units. These are as follows: The Procursatores - Close range screen of patrols The Exploratores - Medium range ring of scouts The Specualtores - Far range spies The Frumentarii - Information courriers and secret agents
What Units of History do you want to see covered next?
Credits Research: Chris Das Neves Writing: Invicta Narration: Guy Michaels Artwork: Penta Limited Editing: Penta Limited
Sources and Suggested Reading The Roman Army by Adrian Goldsworthy Roman Warfare by Adrian Goldsworthy Intelligence Activities in Ancient Rome by Rose Mary Sheldon Exploratio: Military & Political Intelligence in the Roman World from the Second Punic War to the Battle of Adrianople By N. J. E. Austin, N. B. Rankov Spies and spying in Caesar’s “Bellum Gallicum” by Jane Crawford The "Missing Dimension" of C. Julius Caesar by Amiram Ezov The Scouts of the Late Roman Army and a Disputed Etymology by Philip Rance
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:03 Origin of Roman Scouts 04:14 The Procursatores 07:59 The Exploratores 16:55 Origin of Roman Spies 22:03 Intelligence Failings 24:40 The Speculatores 26:50 Spy Missions 31:00 Infiltrations 33:00 Secret Reports 34:13 Enemy Spy Networks 35:53 Origin of the Frumentarii 41:47 Organization 45:46 Equipment 47:00 Roles 48:44 Doemstic Spies 50:25 Assassins 52:38 Law Enforcement 54:35 Fall of the Frumentarii 55:43 Outro
#history #documentary #RomeThe Daylamites - The Easts Answer to the Legionary DOCUMENTARYInvicta2024-08-16 | Units of History Documentary on the Horse Archers of the Sassanid Army! Celebrate the anniversary of World of Warships: Legends - wowsl.co/46Gf0Kx
In this animated history documentary series we bring to life the military of the Sassanid Empire. However while our prior episode looked at the mounted wing of this eastern army, we now turn to its overlooked infantry wing. Chief among them would be the Daylamites who came to serve as elite bodyguards of the Sassanid Kings.
We begin by discussing the mountainous regions of Iran which borders the Caspian sea. It would be here that various mountain tribes stubbornly resisted the coming and going of numerous empires. In time these warriors would come to loan out their martial skills as mercenaries. However it would be the Sassanids who eventually embraced them as a core element of their armed forces. Such was the prestige of these Daylamaties that they would for the Gond-i-Shahansha, or army of the King of Kings.
Yet this transformation took time. Thus we explore how the Daylamaties took the field in terms of equipment, training and tactics. These are then put into practice with a review of their service almost 500 year history. As such we cover the rise of the Sassanid Empire under Ardashir I. We then cover the campaigns of his descendants againt the Roman Army, the Byzantine Army, the White Huns, the Arabs and more.
You can learn more about the Units of History through our documentary series:
Credits: Research = Soroush Torabi Writing = Invicta Narration = Guy Michaels Artwork = Penta Limited Reenactment = Eran Ud Turan
Source and Suggested Reading: "The Armies of Ancient Persia - The Sassanians" by Kaveh Farrokh "A Synopsis of Sasanian Military Organization and Combat Units" by Kaveh Farrokh "Sassanian Millitary" by David Nicole
Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:35 Mountain Tribes 05:53 Origins 08:10 Equipment 11:12 Organization 12:28 Training 13:29 Tactics 16:00 Service History 17:42 Wars in Yemen 19:32 Wars with Rome 21:15 Wars with the Arabs 23:42 Outro
#history #documentary #iranHarpies vs Trains - True Size of a Tyranid Invasion (Part 3) 3D DocumentaryInvicta2024-08-11 | A 3D visualization of nuking a Tyranid Invasion. Play Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus play.tacticusgame.com/invicta-ba and use the code "Invicta222" to get 2,000 Gold, 20 energy and 2 requisition orders.
In this Warhammer 40k video we continue to bring to life a Tyranid Invasion. In part 1 we focused on the initial stages of infiltration and isolation of a target planet while in part 2 we covered the main assault on the Imperial Guard foritifcations.
In part 3 we explore the Tyranid operations against the Imperial rear lines meant to disrupt their logistics. In these struggles we will see the use of Nuclear Weapons from the defenders and a range of new bioforms from the attackers including the Ravener and Harpy.
Let us know what you think of this format and what documentaries in the Warhammer 40,000 universe you would like to see us cover next.
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:10 Recap 04:52 Using Nukes 07:36 Third Wave Attack 08:25 The Ravener 09:04 Ravener Attack 11:02 The Harpy 13:16 Aerial Battle 15:32 Imperial Rear Lines 16:40 Armored Train 17:46 Train Attack 19:23 Harpy vs Trains 20:40 Hunting the Harpies 22:15 Outro
Music from Epidemic Sounds: After the Fall by Max Anson Collisions by Bonnie Grace Galactic Battles by Bonnie Grace Last Breath of Freedom by Bonnie Grace The Portal by Bonnie Grace The Hive Mind Awakensby Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen These Moments by Hampus Naesilius
Sources: Codex: Tyranids (2nd, 5th Edition) Tyranid Evolution Tyranid Special Characters The Devastation of Baal
Credits: Research = Invicta Script = Invicta Narration = Guy Michaels Art = Penta Limited 3D Assets = Leonardo
#warhammer #warhammer40k #tyranidsLets Visit the Library of Alexandria - History Tour in AC: Origins Discovery ModeInvicta2024-07-27 | A guided walkthrough of the Great Library of Alexandria as represented in Assassin's Creed Origins! What other tours would you like to see?
Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:26 City of Alexandria 09:50 Origins of the Library 11:16 Exterior Design 18:37 Interior Design 20:50 Books and Scrolls 28:38 Library Staff 32:42 Library Visitors 33:57 Lectures 38:22 Education 41:24 Cross Polination 44:53 Lost Knowledge 51:00 Outro
#history #documentary #romeUnits of History - The Frumentarii: Assassins of Rome DOCUMENTARYInvicta2024-07-11 | Get ad-free, background, and offline content with YouTube Premium! youtube.com/premium?cc=invicta&utm_campaign=ytpcreator Monthly paid subscription. Price per month varies. First 2 months free. Terms apply. Cancel anytime. If you subscribe through the link in this post or the banner appearing in this video, I may get a commission.
In this documentary we explore the mysterious history of the Frumentarii, Rome's feared network of spies and assassins. We begin with a review of their origins as grain collectors and courriers. This role slowly matured over the course of the Roman Republic with Frumentarii becoming a regular fixture of logistics by the early Roman Empire. We cover how this group came to have a headquarters in Rome and what their unit's organization and equipment would have looked like. However their presence in Rome and travel to and from the provinces proved convenient for them to now take on additional roles. It seems that Roman Emperor's soon began to recruit them into their own network to take on a variety of roles such as spying and potentially even assassination.
Sources: "Intelligence activities in ancient Rome" by Rose Sheldon "Exploratio: Military & Political Intelligence in the Roman World" by N. J. E. Austin "The Troops Quartered in the Castra Peregrinorum." by Reynolds P.K.B. "The Castra Peregrinorum." by Reynolds P.K.B. "The Roman Secret Service" by W.G Sinnigen "The origins of the Frumentarii" by by W.G Sinnigen
Credits Research = Invicta Script = Invicta Narration = Guy Michaels Art = Penta Limited
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:03 Origins 07:38 Organization 08:48 Headquarters 11:08 Equipment 12:21 Regular Duties 14:05 Spying 15:47 Assassinations 17:19 Law Enforcers 19:58 End of the Frumentarii
#adventure #history #documentaryWhy the Ride of the Rohirrim was a Tactical Disaster! (And How to Fix It) DOCUMENTARYInvicta2024-07-05 | A history documentary on the tactical disaster that is The Ride of the Rohirrim. Improve your career using my code Invicta for 30% off on all their programs! Sign up for a FREE TripleTen career consultation with my link: get.tripleten.com/Invicta
The documentary begins with a review of the Ride of the Rohirrim as portrayed in Peter Jackson's Movie, The Return of the King, and in Tolkien's original book. We then pick apart the film's depiction frame by frame with all the flaws in the Army of Rohan's charge at the Battle of Pelennor Fields. Then we delve into the history of cavalry in combat for a better understanding of how such forces actually behaved in the past. We then finally use this knowledge to reconstruct the Army of Rohan and the Battle of Pelennor Fields in Unreal Engine 5 as it should have been.
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:49 Depiction in the Film 04:59 Sponsor 06:32 Tactical Issues 12:20 Historical Organization 16:40 Historical Formations 21:43 Historical Combat 28:55 Revised Army Model 30:35 Unreal Army 32:22 Revised Attack Model 34:05 Unreal Attack
#history #documentary #lordoftheringsHow close was Rome to an Industrial Revolution? DOCUMENTARYInvicta2024-07-02 | Was Rome close to an Industrial Revolution? Build up your own settlement in Bellwright today: rebrand.ly/invictabellwright
In this historical discussion we examine how close Rome was to an Industrial Revolution. Its a deeply complex subjects which I've long considered. To answer the question, we are joined by Chris who is a historian with an expertise in Roman social and economic systems. Our talk begins by debunking the concepts of linear tech trees and neatly defined historical periods. In its place is a more chaotic model for understanding history which is more akin to evolutionary theory as it applies to the ways in which civilizations seek to adapt to their environments. With this new framework in mind we introduce the general hallmarks of the Industrial Revolution from our own timeline. In the following sections we then compare the conditions of Rome to those of Britain just prior to the Industrial Revolution. This involves several key factors: political stability, agricultural productivity, water, natural resources, and world view. Finally we conclude by assessing to what extent Rome was industrialized at the height of its power. This includes their sources of power, material sciences, and means and methods of production.
Sources: "The Oxford Handbook of Engineering and Technology in the Classical World" by John Peter Oleson "Technology In the Ancient World" by Henry Hodges "Roman Metallurgy" by Jonathan Edmondson "Industry and Empire: The Birth of the Industrial Revolution" by Eric Hobsbawm "Before the Industrial Revolution: European Society and Economy, 1000-1700" by Carlo M. Cipolla "The British Industrial Revolution in Global Perspective" by Robert C. Allen "Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity" by Daron Acemoglu
Timestamps: 00:00:00 I. Intro 00:03:59 I.A) Fallacy of Tech Trees 00:08:27 I.B) Dynamic Model of History 00:16:06 1.C) The Industrial Revolution 00:20:20 II. Were the Conditions Right? 00:24:19 II.A) Poltical Stability 00:30:26 II.B) Agricultural Surplus 00:38:15 II.C) Water 00:43:05 II.D) Natural Resources 00:48:20 II.E) World Views 00:55:38 III. Roman Industrialization 00:56:23 III.A) Human/Animal Power 01:00:16 III.B) Solar Power 01:03:19 III.C) Geothermal Power 01:05:03 III.D) Hyrdo Power 01:08:57 III.E) Fire Power 01:12:03 III.F) Steam Power 01:20:19 III.G) Mettalurgy 01:24:50 III.H) Steel 01:30:28 III.I) Glass 01:34:50 III.J) Roman Concrete 01:39:03 III.K) Machinery 01:47:03 III.L) Mass Production
#history #rome #documentaryTrue Size of a Byzantine Army [c. 900 AD] 3D DOCUMENTARYInvicta2024-06-19 | Documentary on a Byzantine Army! Build your own historical army with 20% off Victrix Miniatures: victrixlimited.com/invicta?bg_ref=SuTPaZ6Jx0
A history documentary on the True Size of a Byzantine Army of the Thematic Reforms. We begin the episode with the broad trends of the era which had seen the Roman army transform from legions of heavy infantry to a more eastern, cavalry centric force. This system would face additional shakeups with the advent of the Thematic Reforms which moved from a fully professional force to one of rotating levies. We spend some time discussing the structure of the Themes and how its denizens were called up for war.
Next we introduce the basic soldier types of the Byzantine Army before then organizing them into the ever increasing building blocks of this later Roman army. Finally, once the army is build, we cover its Roman army camp, its army march column, and its deployment in battle.
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:27 Thematic Reforms 05:10 Soldiers 07:01 Kontoveriai (10) 09:26 Allaghion (50) 10:22 Vanda (200) 12:12 Infantry and Archers 13:08 Droungos (1000) 14:11 Tourma (3000) 16:55 Theme (9000) 18:45 Army Analytics 20:16 Army Camp 22:03 Army March 25:22 Army Deployment 28:15 Outro
Sources: A Tenth-Century Byzantine Military Manual: The Sylloge Tacticorum by Georgios Chatzelis Warfare, State and Society in the Byzantine World, 565–1204 by John Haldon Byzantium and Its Army, 284–1081 by Warren T. Treadgold Byzantine Armies 886–1118 by Osprey Publishing The Byzantine Army by Charles River
Credits: Research = Sophia Ware Script = Sophia Ware Narration = Guy Michaels Artwork = Penta Limited
#history #documentary #romeExplore Sengoku Era Japan (AC: Shadows)Invicta2024-06-10 | Watch the Assassin’s Creed Shadows trailer (https://ubi.li/1bL6W) and pre-order the game now (https://ubi.li/qF6Fe)! Thanks to @AssassinsCreed for sponsoring this episode.
For more details on the True Size of a Samurai Army you can check out our latest episode: youtu.be/deV34RTyPO8 In it we cover the history of Feudal Japan, the structure of a Daimyo's Kashindan, an army's methods of muster, and finally their organization into a fighting force.
#AssassinsCreedShadows #ADTrue Size of a Samurai Army [c. 1600] 3D DOCUMENTARYInvicta2024-06-09 | History documentary on the True Size of a Samurai Army! Watch the Assassin’s Creed Shadows trailer (https://ubi.li/1bL6W) and pre-order the game now (https://ubi.li/qF6Fe)! Thanks to @AssassinsCreed for sponsoring this episode.
In this history documentary we seek to bring to life an army of the Sengoku Jidai. Such a task is quite the undertaking given the poorly documented and fast-evolving nature of the era's military forces. Yet we can nonetheless model a typical Samurai army which captures most of the key themes of the period.
We begin with context on the history of Japan from the early Heian period though the Kamakura, Muromachi, and eventual Sengoku eras. Next we establish the general structure of a Daimyo Kashindan and how this network of vassals mobilized its forces. This includes mobilization records of the Koku based system which give us a sense of each vassal's obligations. We then inspect each type of soldier which went to war. This includes peasant non combatants, ashigaru troops, and samurai warriors.
Finally, with all these pieces in place we see how the mustered forces were organized into an army. This begins at the smallest level of the Go (squad) and rises up to the tactical unit of the Sonae (battallion). Multiple Sonae would in turn be configured into the major elements of an army in the field. We conclude with a final positioning of such forces as they may have existed in an actual Samurai battle of the Sengoku Jidai.
Sources: Samurai Armies of the Late Sengoku Period - Volume I by Till Weber Samurai Armies of the Late Sengoku Period - Volume II by Till Weber Samurai Armies 1550–1615 by Stephen Turnbull The Samurai by Stephen Turnbull War in Japan: 1467–1615 by Stephen Turnbull
Credits: Research = Sophia Ware and Paul Liu Script = Invicta Narration = Guy Michaels Art = Penta Limited
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:31 Historical Context 05:17 A Daimyo's Kashindan 06:59 Systems of Recruitment 09:01 Troop Types 13:02 Ashigaru Go (Squad) 15:34 Samurai Go (Squad) 16:52 Ashigaru Kumi (Platoon) 18:30 Samurai Kumi (Platoon) 20:22 Sonae (Batallion) 21:09 Combat Units 22:17 Command Group 25:01 Banner Group 26:04 Baggage Group 27:35 Sonae Statistics 29:03 Sonae in Battle 32:40 Samurai Army 35:20 Outro
#AssassinsCreedShadows #ADWho is (and is NOT) a Samurai? - Historian InterviewInvicta2024-06-04 | We interview a historian to understand who is and is not a Samurai! Paul (aka u/ParallelPain from r/AskHistorians) is a graduate student at the University of Sophia in Tokyo with a focus on the history of the Edo period. Learn more about history: reddit.com/r/AskHistorians
This is a complex topic given the fact that the Samurai span a period of over 1000 years. As such we begin with a broad overview of the history of Japan from the Heian to the Kamakura, Muromachi, Sengoku, and Edo eras. We then look at how the Samurai evolved across these periods, from court servants to a heriditary warrior caste. Given that most media covers the Samurai of the Sengoku Jidai, we specifically explore what it meant to be a Samurai in this era. This includes their role in the army and how foreigners may have fit in. Finally we cover the specific historicity of Yasuke as a Samurai.
----- Historical References of Yasuke ----- Chronicles of Lord Nobunaga (Shinchōkōki): 2nd Month 23rd Day [March 27, 1581]. A black monk* came from the Christian countries. He looks about 26-7 of age and his entire body black as a cow. He's body is really well-built, and furthermore has the strength of over ten men. The padre brought him here to see Lord Nobunaga. I'm really grateful to be able to see such rare things among the three countries that's never been seen before, and in in such detail, all thanks to Lord Nobunaga's great influence. (*Wiki's translation use "page" but it's probably wrong. In this case Ōta Gyūichi probably mean shaved/hairless.)
Letter from Luis Frois, April 14, 1581: The Monday after Easter, Nobunaga was in the capital, but a great number of people gathered in front of our casa to see the cafre [black slave], creating such a ruckus that people were hurt and almost died from thrown rocks. Even though we had lots of guards at the gates, it was difficult holding people back from breaking it down. They all say if we showed for money, one would easily earn in a short time 8,000 to 10,000 cruzado. Nobunaga also wanted to see him, and so sent for him, so Padre Organtino brought him. With great fuss, he couldn't believe this was the natural colour and not by human means, so ordered him to take off all his clothes above his belt. Nobunaga's sons also called him over, and everyone was very happy. Nobunaga's nephew the current commander of Ōsaka also saw this and was so happy he gave him 10,000 coins.
Letter from Lorenzo Mesia, October 8, 1581: The padre brought one cafre with him, and no one in the capital has see before, and they all admired him, and countless people came to see him. Nobunaga himself saw him and was surprised, and thought it was painted with ink and did not believe he was black from birth. He see him from time to time, and he knew some Japanese, so he never got tired of talking to him, and he was strong and knew some tricks so Nobunaga was very happy. Now he's his strong patron, and to let everyone know he has has a someone show go with him around the city. The people say Nobunaga would make him a tono*. (*Japanese word for lord or sir)
Matsudaira Ietada's Diary, Tenshō 10, fourth month: Nineteenth [May 11, 1582], day of Teibi. Raining. His highness gave him a stipend. They say deus [the Jesuits] presented him. He had the black man with him. His body was black like ink, 6.2 feet tall. They say his name's Yasuke.
Luis Frois' report to Jesuit Society, November 5, 1582: And the cafre the Visitador [Alessandro Valignano] gave to Nobunaga on his request, after his death went to the mansion of his heir and fought there for a long time, but when one of Akechi's vassals got close and asked him give up his sword, he handed it over. The vassals went and asked Akechi what to do with the cafre, he said the cafre is like an animal and knows nothing, and he's not Japanese so don't kill him and give him to the church of the Indian padre. With this we were a bit relieved.
Entry of Yasuke in the Maeda Clan version of the Shinchōkōki: This black man called Yasuke was given a stipend, a private residence, etc., and was given a short sword with a decorative sheath. He is sometimes seen in the role of weapon bearer.
Timestampts: 00:00 Intro 01:54 Heian Period 05:59 Kamakura Period 09:41 Muromachi Period 11:59 Sengoku Period 13:37 Edo Period 15:19 Samurai Servants (Early Heian) 17:27 Samurai Mercenaries (Late Heian) 19:55 Samurai Caste (Kamakura) 26:02 Samurai Caste (Sengoku) 32:28 Samurai Caste (Edo) 37:05 Samurai in the Army 52:21 Could foreigners become Samurai? 57:34 Was Yasuke a Samurai? 01:11:45 Outro
In this history documentary series we explore the campaigns of Agricola, the general who led the Roman Invasion of Scotland. We begin with an overview of the Roman conquest of Britannia. In these matters, we cover the role of young Agricola who was present at the Battle of Watling Street against Boudicca. We then see how he slowly rose through the ranks until coming to lead the legions in Britannia and being tasked with a new expedition to tame the north. The ensuing campaign sees a few pitched battles which devolve into running guerila battles and resistance movements from the Scottish tribes. These ultimately culminate in a final confrontation at the Battle of Mons Graupius in 83 AD. This clash would feature a massive army of tribesmen and their war chariots led by Calgacus. Against them stood General Agricola with four legions and several cohorts of auxiliaries.
---Timestamps--- 00:00 Intro 01:46 Context 03:33 Rise of Agricola 06:45 Governor of Britannia 08:16 War on the Ordivices 10:03 Invasion of Scotland 12:56 Ambush of the 9th Legion 15:05 March into Caledonia 16:58 Battle of Mons Graupius 19:52 Army Deployments 21:07 Opening Moves 22:44 Fight on the Flanks 24:14 Caledonian Reserves 25:53 Aftermath of the Battle 27:09 Circumnavigation Mission 28:33 Fate of Caledonia 30:34 Outro
---Sources and Suggested Reading--- Primary Sources Tacitus, Agricola Cassius Dio, Roman History
Secondary Sources “Mons Graupius: AD 83” by Duncan B. Campbell “Boudicca’s Rebellion: AD 60-61” by Nic Fields “Britannia: AD 43” by Nic Fields “Roman Britain: A New History” by Guy de la Bedoyere “A History of Roman Britain” by Peter Salway “Agricola: Architect of Roman Britain” by Simon Turney “The Roman Army of the Principate 27 BC – AD 117” by Nic Fields “The Complete Roman Legions” by Nigel Pollard & Joanne Berry “Blood of the Provinces: The Roman Auxilia and the Making of Provincial Society from Augustus to the Severans” by Ian Haynes “The Complete Roman Army” by Adrian Goldsworthy “In The Name Of Rome: The Men Who Won The Roman Empire” by Adrian Goldsworthy
---Credits--- Research = Eric TenWolde Script = Eric TenWolde Narration = Invicta Art = Penta Limited
#history #documentary #military1,000,000 Tyranid Assault - True Size of a Tyranid Invasion (Part 2) 3D DocumentaryInvicta2024-05-17 | A 3D visualization of a Tyranid Invasion. Play Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus play.tacticusgame.com/4bvtG0b and use the code "InvictaMay" to get 2,000 Gold and 50 Blackstone (Note: expires June 15 th 2024)
In this Warhammer 40k video we continue to bring to life a Tyranid Invasion. In part 1 we focused on the initial stages of infiltration and isolation of a target planet. This included a review of the Tyranid bioforms set to rain down upon a planet from the Rippers to the Gaunts and Warriors. Now we set the stage for their main assault.
In part 2 we begin with a review of the Imperial Guard army and its fortifications. We then cover the Tyranid assault upon its various fronts. This includes the deployment of monstrous units such as the Tyranid Carnifex.
Let us know what you think of this format and what documentaries in the Warhammer 40,000 universe you would like to see us cover next.
Music from Epidemic Sounds: After the Fall by Max Anson Sciophobia by Jo Wandrini Beneath the Church by Jo Wandrini Collisions by Bonnie Grace Galactic Battles by Bonnie Grace Last Breath of Freedom by Bonnie Grace The Portal by Bonnie Grace The Hive Mind Awakensby Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen Too Close by Jon Bjork
Sources: Codex: Tyranids (2nd, 5th Edition) Tyranid Evolution Tyranid Special Characters The Devastation of Baal
Credits: Research = Invicta Script = Invicta Narration = Guy Michaels Art = Penta Limited
#warhammer #warhammer40k #tyranidsRoman Military Hospitals (Staff and Facilities) DOCUMENTARYInvicta2024-05-03 | A documentary on the Roman Army's Medical Corp. Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video! Download unlimited stock media at one set price with Storyblocks: http://storyblocks.com/Invicta
In this series we will explore the Roman Army Medical Corp. We begin with an overview of its history from the early days of the Monarchy through the reforms of the Roman Empire. This involves a gradual evolution of the service driven by foreign influence and the necessities of distant campaigns. We then cover the organization of the Medical Corp as it existed within each legion. At the top would have been the Medicus Legionis and beneath him various levels of Roman Army Doctors. Finally we cover the facilities of Rome's medical care in the form of the famous valetudinarium, or Army Hospital. In future episodes of this series we will look at the specific application of Roman Battlefield Medicice for treating combat wounds and illnesses.
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:48 History 06:09 Roman Doctors 07:29 Medical Organization 13:03 Medical Facilities 14:05 Army Hospital 17:38 Outro
Credits: Research = Chris Das Neves Script = Chris Das Neves Narration = Guy Michaels Reenactment = Veters Milites, Imperium Romanum (@ImperiumRomanumYT )
Sources: “Medicine in the Roman Army” by Eugene H Byrne “Man and Wound” by Richard A Gabriel “Military Medicine: From Ancient Times to the 21st Century” by Jack E McCallum “Milites Medici to Army Medics” by Robb Wesselingh
We continue our dive into the history of the Fremen and the lore of Dune. In prior episodes we looked at the origins of the Fremen and the inside of a Fremen Sietch. Now we see what it is like to grow up in this environment.
The episode begins with a recap of Fremen history and their social structure. We then describe the typical Fremen family unit. Then we begin the life of a Fremen starting with their birth. In their early years, youths will become aquainted with the habits of their world, begin their education, and take on tasks around the community. As teenagers Fremen then take on more serious roles in both civil and military capacities. It is around this time that they will undergo their coming of age rites which includes riding a Sandworm and receiving a Chrysknife. At this point they will have begun young adults who may begin courting one another and starting their own families.
Credits: Research = Invicta Script = Invicta Narration = Invicta Art = Beverly Johnson
#dune #history #documentaryUnits of History - B-17 Flying Fortress DOCUMENTARYInvicta2024-04-20 | Learn how a B-17 Flying Fortress works! Play Conflict of Nations for FREE on PC, iOS or Android: 💥con.onelink.me/kZW6/IVTA001 Receive a Unique Starter Pack, available only for the next 30 days!
In this history documentary we explore the B-17 Flying Fortress featured in HBOs Masters of the Air. The episode begins with a recap on the history of military aviation. We then provide a high level overview of the B-17 features and its flight crew. And finally we delve into its various operating systems such as the B-17 engines, turbo superchargers, oxygen, communications, and more.
00:00 Intro 02:36 Origins 06:11 Major Features 09:40 Flight Crew 11:36 Crew Positions 13:32 Armor 15:58 Propulsion System 17:39 Fuel System 18:37 Oil System 19:04 Control System 21:13 De-Icing System 21:47 Heating System 22:36 Oxygen System 22:33 Communication System 24:24 Outro
Credits: Research = Andrew Wackerfuss Script = Invicta Narration = Guy Michaels Art = Penta Limited
#history #documentary #explainedLets Build a Medieval Army - Manor Lords GameplayInvicta2024-04-16 | I got early access to Manor Lords and built my first Medieval Army. In this video I share my first impressions from a playthrough.
This begins with the character and coat of arms builder. We then enter our scenario to begin forging our new settlement. Surviving the first year in Manor Lords involves collecting basic supplies, establishing a foundation of homes, and starting to invest in more specialized infrastructure. By the time winter hits I strike out to squash the local bandits. However this conflict soon spirals into a full blown war with my feudal neighbor.
00:00 Intro 01:23 Founding my town 03:49 Walking the streets 06:05 Upgrading buildings 07:35 The Lord's Manor 08:38 Building an Army 11:26 Invasion 15:29 Major Battle 18:28 Aftermath 20:22 Final Impressions
#manorlords #history #gamingThe Career of a Roman Soldier - Recruitment to Retirement (All Parts) DOCUMENTARYInvicta2024-04-11 | All parts of our documentary series on the career of a Roman soldier. Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video! Download unlimited stock media at one set price with Storyblocks: http://storyblocks.com/Invicta
This documentary is a compillation of all parts of our series on the career of a roman legionary. This begins with a review of how one joined the Roman army in the first place, including requirements and inspections. We then join a Roman legionary to see what legionary training was like in a Roman army boot camp. We next trace the progress of pay and promotion over the course of a soldier's career. This includes a huge number of awards and medals. And finally we conclude with the retirement of a Roman soldier. (Check out our friends @ImperiumRomanumYT)
Timestamp: 00:00 Intro 02:28 Recruitment 15:38 Boot Camp 25:01 Pay and Promotion 46:58 Medals of Honor 01:10:36 Retirement
Works Cited: Goldsworthy, A. K. (1998). Roman Warfare Goldsworthy, A. K. (1998). The Roman Army at War, 100 BC-AD 200. Oxford – N.Y. Duncan-Jones, Richard (1994). Money and Government in the Roman Empire. Webster, G. (1998). The Roman Imperial Army. London
Credits: Research = Chris Das Neves Script = invicta Narration = Guy Michaels Reenactment = Veteres Milites, Imperium Romanum
In this Units of History episode we turn our attention beyon the traditional confines of medieval history to explore the realm of West Africa and in particular the African Knights of the Mali Empire. We begin with a general overview of the region's geography which spans the vast, diverse lands between the Sahrara desert and the Atlantic ocean.
We then explore the rise of the Ghana Empire which set the stage for our story. Upon this great power's fall in the 11th century of Medieval Africa, the region would fall into conflict. For a time the Sosso rose as successors. However they would be challenged by the southern Mandinka people. Their clash for the fate of the realm would be decided by the charge of heavy cavalry. But to understand the dynamics of this fight we cover the equipment, training, tactics, and organization of these Knights of Africa.
Sources: Spring, Christopher, African Arms and Armour, British Museum Press, 1993 Walker, Robin, When We Ruled: The Ancient and Medieval History of Black Civilizations, Black Classic Press, 2011 Diop, Cheikh Anta, Precolonial Black Africa, A Cappella Books, 1988 Niane, Djibril Tamsir, Sundiata: an Epic of Old Mali, Pearson Longman; 2nd edition, 2006
Music: "Desert Night" by Luke PN "Heart of Africa" by Luke PN "Life in Africa" by Luke PN
Credits: Research = J. Bela Script = Invicta Narration = Guy Michaels Art = Penta Limited
Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:57 West Africa 07:00 Origins 10:08 Equipment 15:29 Blacksmithing 16:43 Training 20:53 Organization 22:56 Service History 26:20 Outro
#africa #history #documentaryRe:View - The First Punic WarInvicta2024-04-04 | A parody Re:View episode from @RedLetterMedia on the First Punic War! Mike and Rich react to watching the events of Rome and Carthage's great wars for the first time.
This video was a work of love which pays homage to some of my favorite RLM quotes from the following episodes: Best of the Worst: Hawk Jones, Winterbeast, and ROAR Best of the Worst: Twin Dragon Encounter, American Rickshaw, and Infested Half in the Bag Episode 43: The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey Half in the Bag Episode 63: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Half in the Bag Episode 81: The Hobbit - The Battle of the Five Armies Half in the Bag: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Half in the Bag: Rogue One Half in the Bag: The 70-Minute Rise of Skywalker Review Star Trek Discovery (Pilot Episodes) - re:View Star Trek Discovery Season 1 - re:View Star Trek Discovery Season 2 - re:View Star Trek: Galaxy - re:View Star Trek: Picard Episodes 4 and 5 - re:View Star Trek: Picard Episodes 6,7, and 8 - re:View Starship Troopers - re:View The Good, The Bad and the Ugly - re:View
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:05 Backstory 08:13 Outbreak of War 10:53 War at Sea 13:45 Battle of Ecnomus 15:42 Invasion of Africa 17:31 Climax 20:35 Outro
Credits: Script = Invicta Narration = Guy Michaels Reactions = RedLetterMedia Art = Penta Limited Editing = Penta Limited
#review #redlettermedia #reactionHistorian Rates 10 Massive Battles in Movies & TV | How Real Is It?Invicta2024-03-23 | Historian Dr. Roel Konijnendijk reviews historical battles. Go to https://ground.news/invicta to understand how conflict influences politics through global and local perspectives. Subscribe for $1/month or get 40% off their unlimited access Vantage plan.
In this episode we explore depictions of ancient battles by various movies and tv shows. This includes transformative commentary on the following: HBO Rome, Hercules (2014), Troy (2004), 300 Spartans (1962), Spartacus (2010), Spartacus (1960), Alexander (2004)
#history #reaction #documentaryDUNE LORE - Inside a Fremen Sietch (Society, Religion, Culture)Invicta2024-03-15 | A Dune lore documentary on Fremen society. 🚀 Install Star Trek Fleet Command for FREE now t2m.io/STFC_Invicta and enter the promo code WARPSPEED to unlock 10 Epic Shards of Kirk, enhancing your command instantly! How to easily redeem the promo code 👉 t2m.io/promo_STFC
In this Dune lore documentary we explore the secrets of the Fremen world. We begin with a brief recap of Fremen history from their origins to their arrival on Arrakis. We then cover Fremen life on Dune from the macro perspective. This involves a review of their Sietch settlements both from outside and within. We take a look at Fremen government, religion, and culture. This culminates in their most recent foray into terraforming.
Sources: "Dune" by Frank Herbert "The Dune Encyclopedia" by Frank Herbert and Willis E. McNelly
Credit: Research = Invicta Script = Invicta Narration = Invicta Art = Beverly Johnson Animation = Penta Limited
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:53 Recap 02:55 Sietches 04:01 Sietch Interior 05:32 Infrastructure 08:38 Population 09:52 Government 11:30 Religion 13:14 Water & Sand Masters 14:17 Teraforming 17:20 Outro
#dune #history #documentaryTrue Size of a Tyranid Invasion (Part 1) 3D DocumentaryInvicta2024-03-01 | A 3D visualization of a Tyranid Invasion. Play Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus play.tacticusgame.com/invicta-tyranids and use the code "InvictaGift" to get 2,000 Gold, 50 Blackstone and 1 Requisition Order (Note: expires Mar 29th 2024)
In this Warhammer 40k video we bring to life a Tyranid Invasion. This begins with an overview of the Tyranid Species and their Hive Fleets which have begun to overrun the galaxy. We then look at the various bioforms which accompany the stages of a planetary invasion. The first phase is one of reconaissance. Here we discuss the lictors, leapers, and genestealers which are commonly sent to udnermine and gather intelligence about a target. The second phase is one of islation. Here the appraoching Hive Fleet will blanket the region in the vast Shadow in the Warp which will block communication and travel. The third phase is the first assault wave. Here dropships, spores, and combat forms will reing down on the planet to secure key objectives in anticipation of a major assault upon hardened positions.
Let us know what you think of this format and what documentaries in the Warhammer 40,000 universe you would like to see us cover next.
Music from Epidemic Sounds: After the Fall by Max Anson Sciophobia by Jo Wandrini Beneath the Church by Jo Wandrini Collisions by Bonnie Grace Galactic Battles by Bonnie Grace Last Breath of Freedom by Bonnie Grace The Portal by Bonnie Grace The Hive Mind Awakensby Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen Too Close by Jon Bjork
Sources: Codex: Tyranids (2nd, 5th Edition) Tyranid Evolution Tyranid Special Characters The Devastation of Baal
Credits: Research = Eric Ten Wolde Script = Invicta Narration = Guy Michaels Art = Penta Limited
#warhammer #warhammer40k #tyranidsHow Finland Survived a 1,000,000+ Soviet Invasion (1939-1940) FULL DOCUMENTARYInvicta2024-02-23 | Documentary on Finnish tactics of the Winter War. Check out Last Train Home: thqn.net/48pkGIX Thanks to THQ Nordic for sponsoring this video!
In this history documentary we turn our attention to Winter War of 1939 which saw the Red Army invade Finland. While the conflict appeared one sided at the outset, the Finnish defenders stunned their world by holding the Soviet juggernaut at bay. In this Units of History series we will explore the soldiers who made this feat of arms possible in the face of the Russian Invasion of Finland.
We first explore the roots of the conflict between Finland and Russia and how this would inform the evolution of the Finnish Army in the lead up to the Winter War. We then cover the defensive doctrine which was to characterize the war and the nature of the soldiers who would conduct it. This includes a focus on the equipment of the Finnish Ski Troops responsible for manning the front lines and carrying out the defense in depth. In comparison Red Army troops had more numbers and equipment but lacked the specialized gear necessary to operate in winter conditions.
And finally we review the organization, tactics, and service history of these Finnish troops who were to hold the Red Army juggernaut at bay.
Sources: Vesa Nenye, with Peter Munter and Toni Wirtanen: Finland at War: The Winter War 1939-40 (Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2015) Pasi Tuunainen: Finnish MIlitary Effectiveness in the Winter War 1939-1940 (Helsinki: Palgrave MacMillan, 2016) Philip Jowett, Brent Snodgrass, Raffaele Ruggeri: Finland at War 1939-45 (Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2006)
Credits: Research = Mark Evans Script = Mark Evans Narration = Guy Michaels Production = Penta Limited
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:44 Finnish-Soviet Geopolitics 06:40 Finnish Civil War 08:36 Interwar Period 12:17 Start of the Winter War 15:04 Equipment of Finnish Soldiers 20:54 Recap 22:54 Army Organization 30:07 Tactics & Training 31:28 Mobilization 34:05 Soviet Invasion 35:20 Karelian Front 36:31 Ladogo Front 37:28 Raate Front 41:36 Arctic Front 42:24 Last Stand of the Finns 43:55 End of the War
#history #military #documentaryWhat Happened? - Interview with the Historical Advisor for NapoleonInvicta2024-02-17 | In this interview we discuss the making of Ridley Scott's Napoleon with the film's historical advisor, Dr. Lorris Chevalier. While there is certainly much to criticize when it comes to the movie's depiction of history, we will moreso be focused on the behind the scenes process for how history becomes adapted to cinema. Below are our conversation timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro 00:02:03 Being a Historical Advisor 00:15:29 Creating the Napoleon Movie 00:28:58 A Typical Day 00:40:24 Napoleon 00:59:11 The Marshals 01:04:30 Josephine 01:11:59 Battle of the Pyramids 01:16:40 Austerlitz 01:25:23 Russia 01:27:29 Missing Battles 01:30:25 Waterloo 01:34:31 Sniper 01:44:51 Depiction of Combat 01:56:04 St. Helena
A huge thank you to Dr. Lorris Chevalier for having this discussion with us!
#history #napoleon #documentaryVeteran Colonies - Romes Soldier Cities DOCUMENTARYInvicta2024-01-26 | 📲 Install Raid for Free Mobile and PC: pl.go-ga.me/3ihmco8z and get a special starter pack with an Epic champion Drake 🔥
We finish our series on the career of a Roman soldier by exploring tha last chapter of a Legionary's life, retirement. This was a process which generally began in the last 5 years of their service, when a soldier was officially designated as an Evocatus. During this time they would be relieved of most labor tasks and kept in reserve in battle. Yet such men still played an important role in training up the army and preserving its customs.
Our documentary then covers the different means of discharge along with their respective rights and exemptions. We finally look to the cash and land bonuses which were doled out to soldiers upon their departure from the legions. This often coincided with the construction of a new Veteran Colony. We cover their history and construction.
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:19 Terms of Service 04:26 Chances of Survival 05:46 Forms of Discharge 07:36 Retirement Process 08:37 Rewards of Service 11:01 Veteran Colonies 13:21 Building a Colony 16:21 Life in a Colony 17:32 Outro
Credits Research = Chris Das Neves Script = Invicta Narration = Guy Michaels Reenactment = Imperium Romanum (youtube.com/@ImperiumRomanumYT), Veters Milites
This documentary looks at the Winter War of 1939, which saw the Red Army invade Finland. While the conflict appeared one sided at the outset, the Finnish defenders stunned their world by holding the Soviet juggernaut at bay. In this Units of History series, we will explore the soldiers who made this feat of arms possible in the face of the Russian Invasion of Finland.
This first episode explores the roots of the conflict between Finland and Russia and how this would inform the evolution of the Finnish Army in the lead up to the Winter War. We then cover the defensive doctrine which was to characterize the war and the nature of the soldiers who would conduct it. This includes a focus on the equipment of the Finnish Ski Troops responsible for manning the front lines and carrying out the defense in depth. In comparison, the Red Army troops had more numbers and equipment but lacked the specialized gear necessary to operate in winter conditions. In our next episode we will focus on the organization, tactics, and service history of these Finnish ski troops.
Credits: Research = Mark Evans Script = Mark Evans Narration = Guy Michaels Production = Penta Limited
#history #documentary #finnish #shorts #finlandThe Winter War (1939) - Last Stand of the Finns (Part 2 of 2) DOCUMENTARYInvicta2024-01-20 | Documentary on Finnish tactics of the Winter War. Check out Last Train Home: thqn.net/48pkGIX Thanks to THQ Nordic for sponsoring this video!
In this history documentary we continue our series on the Finnish Winter War. In part 1 (youtu.be/hq97DtfX1UE?si=0BizHThWecpmxQDl) we looked at the historical tensions between Finland and Russia leading up to the Winter War as well as the Finnish preparations for this looming conflict. In doing so we discussed the overall defensive strategy and as well as the typical equipment of Finnish soldiers.
Now in part 2 we will turn our attention to the organization of the Finnish forces, their training, and their tactics. This is all then put into practice with a review of the history of the Winter War. We specifically cover the Battles of the Karelian Isthmus agains the Mannerheim line as well as the battle of Suomossalmi and the Battle of Raate Road which employed the famous Finnish Motti tactics.
Sources: Vesa Nenye, with Peter Munter and Toni Wirtanen: Finland at War: The Winter War 1939-40 (Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2015) Pasi Tuunainen: Finnish MIlitary Effectiveness in the Winter War 1939-1940 (Helsinki: Palgrave MacMillan, 2016) Philip Jowett, Brent Snodgrass, Raffaele Ruggeri: Finland at War 1939-45 (Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2006)
Credits: Research = Mark Evans Script = Mark Evans Narration = Guy Michaels Production = Penta Limited
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:26 Recap 04:42 Unit Organization 09:59 Tactics and Training 13:32 Service History 15:10 Battle of the Karelian Isthmus 16:22 Battle of Lake Ladoga 17:18 Battle of Suomossalmi 19:15 Motti Tactics 21:27 Battle of the Arctic 22:26 Battle of the Mannerheim Line 23:45 End of the War
#history #military #documentaryHow to Send Letters From the Roman Army? #shortsInvicta2024-01-15 | Full video: youtu.be/uaZSfRfg_k0 featuring @ImperiumRomanumYT This documentary explores how Roman soldiers connected with their families and friends. We begin by broadly discussing literacy rates and how one would go about writing a letter in the first place. This involves looking at things like papyrus scrolls, ink pens, and scribes.
At the very heart of Rome lay the infamous Gates of Janus, whose ritual opening heralded the outbreak of war and whose closing celebrated the return of peace. Legend tells that during Rome’s incredible rise to power they lay open for nearly 700 years from King Numa to Emperor Augustus with but one exception. We begin with a discussion of the Roman God Janus. We then move on to talk about the various temples and shrines of Janus located across the city of Rome with the most important ones being the Temple of Janus Geminus at the edge of the Roman forum. These likely were a part of early Roman war making traditions alongside the declarations of war and the augury of sacred chickens prior to giving battle. We discuss how myths about the Gates of War grew over the course of the Roman Republic and were later exploited by Roman Emperors such as Augustus, Nero, and Vespasian for propaganda.
#history #documentary #rome #shortsWhat Did Hoplites Eat on Campaign? - Greek Army Logistics DOCUMENTARYInvicta2024-01-06 | Documentary on Greek Army logistics. Download Warpath today using Code SNIPER24: bit.ly/AFKInvicta and join the Warpath Tank Tower 2 mini-game: tanktower2-warpath.lilith.com
In this history documentary we explore the topic of what ancient Greek armies ate while on campaign. The video begins with a review of what ancient Greeks typically ate at home. This included a 3 meal tradition with lots of bread, cheese, olives, fish, legumes, leafy greens, and more. Their diet was rich but not all such products could be obtained whilst at war.
We next cover Greek army logistics to give you a sense for how hoplite armies would feed and supply themselves whilst on campaign. Finally we then reconstruct a typical greek army diet. This includes a sesame and honey snack called Itrion which was featured in Max Miller's Tasting History episode "Feeding a Greek Hoplite - Ancient Rations". Hopefully this gives you a good idea for what Greek Hoplites ate.
Credit: Research = Chris Das Neves Script = Chris Das Neves Narration = Guy Michaels Reenactment = The Greek Phalanx (thegreekphalanx.org) Art = Penta Limited
Sources: "Anabasis" by Xenophon "Hellenika" by Xenophon "Peace" by Aristophanes "Courtesans and Fishcakes" by James Davidson
#history #documentary #greeceWhat Were the Rewards of Military Service in the Roman Army?Invicta2024-01-01 | Full video: youtu.be/lhaR8vNDYCo featuring @ImperiumRomanumYT
This documentary looks at the topics of pay and promotion in the Roman army. We begin with a review of the early Roman Army of the Republic, which was a militia-based system. As the state expanded, however, such systems would become necessary, especially with the transition to a fully professional army in the Roman Empire. These rewards could be in the form of bonuses, pensions, promotions, or being granted Roman citizenship. Watch the full documentary to learn more
This documentary explores one the most famous units of history: the Varangian Guard. The video begins with a brief history on the rise of the Byzantine Empire, following the fall of Rome. The documentary discusses the history of the Byzantine conflicts with the Kievan Rus which gave rise to the eventual mercenary service of Varangians in the Byzantine army.
#historyTrue Size of a Space Marine Chapter [999.M41] (Part 2) 3D DocumentaryInvicta2023-12-20 | Play Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus play.tacticusgame.com/invicta and use the code "Invicta23" to get 2,000 Gold, 50 Blackstone and 1 Requisition Order (Note: expires Jan 7th 2024)
In this Warhammer 40k video we bring to life a Space Marine Chapter by using the Ultramarines as our model for the army. In part 1 we explored the general history of the Space Marines from the Horus Heresy to the Second Founding and how the Codex Astartes came to be. The documentary then discussed Space Marine creation from the recruit to the aspirant and the neophyte with a Marine's transformative implantation of the Gene Seed organs. We then traced the elevation of a new Space Marine Battle Brother through the ranks of the Ultramarines starting from the 10th Scout Company and up through the ranks of the 9th through 6th Reserve Companies. In part 2 we will now continue this journey of ascendance within the Ultramarine Chapter by looking at the 5th through 2nd Battle Companies, the Veteran Company, and the Command Staff of a Space Marine Chapter.
Let us know what you think of this format and what documentaries in the Warhammer 40,000 universe you would like to see us cover next.
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 04:00 Overview 05:27 5th Company 07:56 4th Company 09:22 3rd Company 10:51 2nd Company 12:18 1st Company 16:48 Command 19:55 Support 21:09 Outro
Music from Epidemic Sounds: Sciophobia by Jo Wandrini Collisions by Bonnie Grace Breaker of Chains by Jon Bjork Beneath the Church by Jo Wandrini Byzantine Chant by R Hive Dawn of War II OST
Credits: Research = Eric Ten Wolde Script = Eric Ten Wolde Narration = Guy Michaels Art = Penta Limited
#warhammer #warhammer40k #historyThe Bronze Age Destruction That Wasnt - Interview with Dr. Jesse MillekInvicta2023-12-18 | You can buy Jesse's book for 20% off using this code "2549-23" at this link: isdistribution.com/BookDetail.aspx?aId=155294
This is a follow up to our overview of the Bronze Age Collapse: youtu.be/s-J8VGFG1Bg?si=501UOrY3wD9MXEpq In this interview with Dr. Jesse Millek we take a closer look at the claims of destruction which have long been used to back the idea of a cataclysmic Bronze Age Collapse. However Jesse (and others) have found that the claimed levels of destruction were not as severe as initially thought and a more gradual tradition during this period may be more likely.
---About Dr. Jesse Millek--- Visiting Researcher at the Dutch Institute for the Near East (NINO) "I’ve been working on the Bronze Age collapse for the last ten years with a focus on trade and destruction" Where to find Jesse's research: https://leidenuni.academia.edu/JesseMillek Book sample: https://www.academia.edu/96085290/Millek_J_M_2023_Destruction_and_Its_Impact_on_Ancient_Societies_at_the_End_of_the_Bronze_Age_Columbus_Lockwood_Press Book appendix with destruction overview: https://www.academia.edu/98884300/Late_Bronze_Age_Collapse_Destruction_Overview Book on LBA trade which is free to download: https://www.academia.edu/41867831/Millek_J_M_2019_Exchange_Destruction_and_a_Transitioning_Society_Interregional_Exchange_in_the_Southern_Levant_from_the_Late_Bronze_Age_to_the_Iron_I_RessourcenKulturen_9_T%C3%BCbingen_T%C3%BCbingen_University_Press
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 05:05 Roadmap 05:54 Jesse's Book 07:46 Greece 13:52 Issues with Sources 17:50 Levels of Destruction 19:11 Anatolia 29:52 Ugarit 38:03 Disruption of the Tin Trade 41:53 Cyprus 48:22 Levant 52:32 Recap of False Destructions 57:15 Challenges to Dr. Jesse Millek 1:03:50 Questions - Nature of Collapse 1:08:02 Questions - Destruction, Trade, Migrations 1:10:09 Questions - Climate Change 1:13:04 Questions - Collapse Beyond the E. Med 1:15:10 Outro
#history #documentary #bronzeageHow Did Soldiers Write Letters from the Roman Army? #shortsInvicta2023-12-18 | Full video: youtu.be/uaZSfRfg_k0 featuring Veteres Milites and @ImperiumRomanumYT
How did Roman soldiers write and send letters from the frontlines? This documentary explores how Roman soldiers connected with their families and friends. We begin by broadly discussing literacy rates and how one would write a letter in the first place. We then discuss how these letters were sent across the Roman Empire through public and private couriers. Finally, we look at the contents of these Roman letters.
Credits: Research = Chris Das Neves Script = Chris Das Neves Narration = Guy Michaels Reenactment = Imperium Romanum, Veteres Milites Sibiu
#shorts #history #romeTrue Size of a Space Marine Chapter (Part 2) TRAILERInvicta2023-12-15 | A quick trailer to highlight the fantastic illustrations and scenes from our artists. For more previews and to download all our art, check out our Patreon: patreon.com/InvictaHistoryTrue Size of Napoleons Army - The Infantry [c. 1808] 3D DOCUMENTARYInvicta2023-12-14 | A 3D visualization of Napoleon's Army, starting with the infantry. Try Opera browser FOR FREE here: https://opr.as/Opera-browser-Invicta
In this history documentary we bring to life the True Size of Napoleon's Army. This subject is absolutely massive and so we will be exploring it in a series of True Size episodes covering the infantry, the cavalry, the artillery, and finally the combined arms force of an Army Corp. This video focuses exclusively on the infantry. Here we begin with the smallest level of the 15 man Ordinaire and go up to the largest pure infantry group of the Brigade.
I hope that by visualizing the army in the way you can get a better understanding for a Napoleonic Army and especially the way in which the Napoleonic Wars were waged across its famous battles including the Battle of Austerlitz, the Battle of Waterloo, and more. For those with a sharp eye, you will now be able to see how such formations may or may not manifest in popular media such as the Napoleon Movie battle scenes.
Sources: "La Grande Armée" by Georges Blond "Napoleon's Guard Infantry" by Osprey Publishing "Swords around the Throne: Napoleon's Grande Armée" by Elting "The Anatomy of Glory: Napoleon and his Guard" by Lachouque "Historical Dictionary of Napoleonic France, 1799-1815" by Connelly "The Eagle in Splendour: Napoleon I and His Court" by Mansel "Les grenadiers de la Garde" by Rousselot
Credits: Research = Daniel Messman Script = Invicta Narration = Guy Michaels Art = Penta Limited
Music: "Fight Until We Die" by Ruiqi Zhao "Wherever I Wander" by Bonnie Grace "Napoleon Plans Waterloo" by Total War Napoleon OST "Choral Music I - VI" by Total War Napoleon OST "String Orchestra I - VI" by Total War Napoleon OST "The Fields of War" by Total War Napoleon OST
#history #documentary #napoleonWho Were the Praetorian Guard? #shortsInvicta2023-12-11 | Full video: youtu.be/SFXStbcdMIQ This documentary explores the legendary Praetorian Guard of the Roman Army. We begin with their origins which had its start in a tradition of bodyguard troops dating back to the Roman monarchy. In these early years, chieftains would have their elite retinue by their side both in peace and in war. At the end of the Republic, so called Cohors Praetoriae would be used by both Augustus and Mark Antony in their civil war. In the aftermath Augustus would merge these units and institutionalize them as an important part of his new regime. From then on, the Praetorian Guard would play a key part in the history of the Roman Empire, especially when they became involved with politics in Rome and in the transitions of power therein.
Credits: Research = Invicta Script = Invicta Narration = Guy Michaels Art = Penta Limited
#shorts #history #romeTrue Size of a Space Marine Chapter [999.M41] (Part 1) 3D DocumentaryInvicta2023-12-07 | A 3D visualization of a Codex Compliant Space Marine Chapter of the Second Founding. Create your own force in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader store.steampowered.com/app/2186680/Warhammer_40000_Rogue_Trader
In this Warhammer 40k video we bring to life a Space Marine Chapter by using the Ultramarines as our model for the army. We begin with the general history of the Space Marines from the Horus Heresy to the Second Founding and how the Codex Astartes came to be. The documentary then discusses Space Marine creation from the recruit to the aspirant and the neophyte with a Marine's transformative implantation of the Gene Seed organs. We then trace the elevation of a new Space Marine Battle Brother through the ranks of the Ultramarines starting from the 10th Scout Company and up through the ranks of the 9th through 6th Reserve Companies. In part 2 we will continue this journey of ascendance within the Ultramarine Chapter by looking at the 5th through 2nd Battle Companies, the Veteran Company, and the Command Staff of a Space Marine Chapter.
Let us know what you think of this format and what documentaries in the Warhammer 40,000 universe you would like to see us cover next.
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:38 Background 04:58 General Organization 08:10 Recruitment 10:07 10th Company (Scout) 13:03 9th Company (Devastator) 16:09 8th Company (Assault) 18:46 7th Company (Tactical) 21:21 6th Company (Tactical) 22:32 Outro
Music from Epidemic Sounds: Sciophobia by Jo Wandrini Collisions by Bonnie Grace Breaker of Chains by Jon Bjork Beneath the Church by Jo Wandrini Byzantine Chant by R Hive
Credits: Research = Eric Ten Wolde Script = Eric Ten Wolde Narration = Guy Michaels Art = Penta Limited
#warhammer #warhammer40k #roguetraderWhat Were the Role of Slaves in the Spartan Army? #shortsInvicta2023-12-04 | Full video: youtu.be/J5yp54UnbfI
We step into the shoes of a Greek Hoplite of the 5th century BC to see what it was like to prepare for war. This short highlights the role of slaves within the Spartan camp.
CREDITS Research = Chris Das Neves Script = Chris Das Neves Narration = Guy Michaels
#shorts #history #documentaryWhat Are the Byzantine Grenadiers and Flamethrowers? #shortsInvicta2023-11-27 | Full video: youtu.be/Q40yMWRYt7U
The documentary begins with the broad trajectory of fire weapons, beginning as soon as mankind first learned to tame this powerful force of nature. The eventual discovery and exploitation of Naphtha would change the game by introducing a highly flammable liquid. The Byzantines quickly took control of the new material, shrouded it in secrecy, and experimented with ways on how to turn it into a weapon, leading to the famous Byzantine fire ships which are widely attested to. In this documentary, however, we look at the land application of the Byzantine grenadier and flamethrowers.
#shorts #history #documentary #romeWTF Happened in the Bronze Age Collapse? (This Video Broke Me) DOCUMENTARYInvicta2023-11-25 | A deep dive into the explanation behind the Bronze Age Collapse! You can immerse yourself in the era with Total War Pharaoh: play.totalwar.com/Invicta
When I started this documentary, it was my intent to produce a succinct recap of why the Bronze Age Collapsed. However as I began to dig it proved not only difficult to provide a cohesive narrative but also to tie together a web of potential factors which themselves contained many inconsistencies. I had a crisis and couldn't produce the documentary without seriously compromizing the content. This ultimately led me to decide to entirely ditch our usual YouTube video conventions and just present the raw academic papers to you. I hope this pulling back of the curtain proves educational on both the topic of the Bronze Age Collapse and the broader idea of critical thinking.
In this video we cover the following topics. An intro to the Bronze Age Collapse, the claims of destruction of the Bronze Age, the Sea Peoples invasions, the fall of the major powers, and the idea of a total systems collapse.
LEVEL OF DESTRUCTION The Fall of the Bronze Age and the Destruction that Wasn’t By Jesse Millek (https://www.academia.edu/93497310/The_Fall_of_the_Bronze_Age_and_the_Destruction_that_Wasnt)
Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 06:10 Bronze Age World 10:10 Levels of Destruction 16:30 The Sea Peoples 26:57 Sea People Origins? 32:40 Climate Change 42:19 Earthquake Storm 44:16 Fall of the Mycenaeans 55:45 Fall of the Hittites 1:04:14 Fall of Egypt 1:14:48 Systems Collapse