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'Napoleon in Italy: Castiglione' Early Access (Patreon)

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2023-01-22 16:46:44
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2023-01-27 10:12:59
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Dear Patrons,

I am very pleased to share the new video that your support has made possible - Napoleon in Italy Part 2: Castiglione.

Following Napoleon's victory over Piedmont, he pursues the Austrians east across Lombardy. But he will face Italian revolts, irritating side-quests from the Directory, and the formidable defences of Mantua. See how he fares in this 28 minute ad-free video, exclusive to Patreon supporters for the next five days.

Big thanks to PMF Productions for their fantastic work on this video. Also to HistoryMarche for the great battlefield map, and Keith Rocco for permission to use his artwork.

Typos for Merch is in effect - the first person to spot any deliberate mistake gets any one item of merch in gratitude!

Thank you again for your support, and I look forward to your comments on the new video.

Toby

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Napoleon in Italy Part 2 - Castiglione

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Comments

Akylbek

Nice nice job Toby thank you for your hard work

Stuart Carver

Awesome stuff as usual so exciting. Castiliglione is one hell of a triumph for le petit camporal. However at 1.05 it should be the French revolutionary wars have entered there 5th year not 4th as it’s been 4 years 1 month so it’s the beginning of the fifth year. Also I though Bessieres commanded le guide de Bonaparte. Is this just a different name or something he commanded later, what’s the difference?

Emperor

Super amazing as always. I don't know how you are able to make these videos so addicating and epic!

Walide

Incredible quality !

Richard Fernandes

GREAT as always! Thanks Toby. Looking forward of Part 3 😉.

Jay White

Awesome, just finished. Excellent episode! I look forward to the next installment :-)

Sergei

If you can spot an opportunity in a crisis you know you are good. Can't wait for the next episode.

Luca Schneider

Fun fact: this would be the same battlefield that his Nephew Emperor Napoleon III would fight the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph in 1859.

Ali Osman Ergüney

This is a 1-day-late birthday present for me, yet it is the best one :-)

Astra Solace

IKR, I was so surprised; the French won 2 Battles of Solferino half a century apart. Stuff like, and the Battles of Toulon (yes, battles, plural) give French military history such great storytelling opportunities!

Astra Solace

Thank you for another great video Toby; this section of Napoleon's campaign in Italy was full of engaging tension. Seeing both the French & Austrian armies run around trying to out-strategize each other is beyond exciting. And one thing I really loved in this video is that you've added multiple! new music tracks to the storytelling, all of which are sex to my ears haha. Until the next part of this series!

Rick Reactions

To think that Napoleon III and the French would face off against the Austrians under Franz Josef at this exact battlefield in 1859. Though the battle would be named after Solferino and not Castiglione. Though the armies on both sides were quite a bit larger during that occasion. Excellent content as always Toby!

Sean Mac

I believe the name of Bonaparte' gaurd unit is incorrect. I have seen them referred to the Guides de Bonaparte, but never as that. My understanding of the French translation is that what you have there would literally translate as Company of Mounted Guides. Which seems like an unlikely name for what must have been a very prestigious unit. Also, the music in this episode is on freaking point. This might be my favorite of all the ones that you have made so far for Napeloen. It is truly excellent telling of the story, especially considering that there is a lot of operational movement and smaller battles that need to be focused on at this scale to properly tell the story

Flynnstone

I’m not sure any other historical content on YouTube make me feel the tension of a campaign. You can really feel the ebbs and flows of the campaign. Wonderful work as usual!

Flo

Decades later his nephew Napoleon III would win at Solferino against the Austrians. Thanks again for this great piece, your work is extremely good.

Philip Liu

Brilliant works as always, looks like prequel of Battle of Solferino

EpicHistoryTV

Thanks Sean, glad you enjoyed the music! Regarding the Guides, from various sources (such as this one: https://www.napoleon-series.org/research/biographies/marshals/c_bessieres1.htm, also Charles Esdaile in Napoleon's Marshals ) the consensus seems to be that the unit was officially called 'la compagnie des guides à cheval du général-en-Chef', or sometimes 'de l'armie d'Italie' - but became colloquially known as the Guides de Bonaparte.

EpicHistoryTV

Thanks Stuart! You are correct, and apparently I can't count to 5! I'll get this fixed before the youtube launch. Congrats, you win the typo prize, I'll be in touch to arrange. Regarding Napoleon's escort, the official name seems to have been 'la compagnie des guides à cheval du général-en-Chef', or sometimes 'de l'armie d'Italie' - but became known as 'les Guides de Bonaparte'. This was the source I followed: https://www.napoleon-series.org/research/biographies/marshals/c_bessieres1.htm.

Stuart Carver

Oh ok that makes sense. I think the position of Rivoli on the map is also wrong I think it should be further south about the longitude of the crossroads about 3/4 of the way up the wide bulge of Lake Garda just before the first chink of the river as it heads north.

David Klein

This was a lot of fun watching history channel could never make something this fun & good

Rebellican

The music this episode was on point

Sean Mac

Thanks for the response. And cool to learn new things

Andy Meakin

fantastic, understanding troop and army movements is one of the hardest things to understand in miltary campaigns, amazing work. many thanks.

EpicHistoryTV

Thanks, quite right, we're going to nudge it south!

Andrew Herbst

Love this video, and I am truly excited for the future video series, however I am hoping and hoping for a White Ship Disaster/Anarchy video!

Ar minn

Love the new soundtracks

EpicHistoryTV

Sounds like you've been reading the new Charles Spencer book?!

Andrew Herbst

That is on my book watch list, I need to just pick it up. But I did listen to a podcast he did where he walked through the book and historical context. Crazy/interesting story

HistoryMarche

Excellent episode. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Cheers for the post roll shout Toby! Much appreciated

Joseph Dell

Another great episode Toby! Wondering what your thoughts/hopes/expectations for the new Ridley Scott film are? Phoenix is a great actor, but Scott has a habit of interesting adaptations of historical events, albeit mostly entertaining movies (Duelists, Gladiator).

EpicHistoryTV

Thanks Joseph! I haven't heard much about the film since the initial press release - I remember it had an awful title and I thought 48 year old Joaquin (though an amazing actor) was an odd choice to play 27 year old Bonaparte. I hope it's great, but I find it's always better to have modest expectations for these projects!

Southerner

I'm a Napoleon junkie and I found your vids on YouTube. Brilliant. It's a pleasure to support your great work.

Richard Fernandes

Hi Toby! How are You? What's about Parte #3 of this Series? Is there one left to complete this Series? If yes, When it'll be out here? Thanks and have a great day.

EpicHistoryTV

Hi Richard, I am working on Part 3 at the moment, hope to have this ready for Patreon next week. Then there will be Part 4 (Arcole) and Part 5 (Rivoli) to follow! Toby

Richard Fernandes

Hi Toby! Great to read that! Keep up the GREAT Job. See You next week

Richard Fernandes

Congrats Toby for 8th Epic History Tv Aniversary! A long journey so far You've come. I remember followed your channel thanks to YouTube's recommendation back in 2019 and since then, I've been following your GREAT Work. I am looking forward for Part 3 of Napoleon in Italy. It would be ready for this Week?

EpicHistoryTV

Thank you Richard! Much appreciated. I will be uploading the new video in a few hours!