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Dear Patrons, 

Thank you to the 550+ patrons who took part in our latest poll - comfortably the biggest so far. There was a clear winner... Napoleon in Egypt - 

However. I also detected some muttering in the rear ranks, about how much longer will we keep marching in this direction...

I've therefore decided, in true Napoleonic fashion, to combine the results of the plebiscite with firm executive action. The majority wish to push on with the Napoleonic saga until it's finished. Therefore, we will cover not just Napoleon's Egyptian campaign, but the Brumaire coup, and Marengo campaign (probably 5 videos total). I then consider the central core of the Napoleon story complete. 

Simultaneously, we'll also be working on the WW2 series, and the top secret naval project. 

Napoleon and this channel will then be on a break. And the next poll will definitely include the American Revolution and Mexican-American War. 

I hope this attempt at a compromise will please (or appease?) some of you. For those who love Napoleon, there's plenty here for you - and for those exhausted by Napoleon, there's a big geo-political-strategic history of WW2 in the pipeline, as well as light at the end of the tunnel. Whichever camp you fall into, I thank you for supporting the channel, and hope you will stick with us for the exciting projects ahead!

Best, 

Toby

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Swagalag

Ah finally. Im excited for the Egyptian campaign!

AnthonyBlessed

I do agree that although the majority of people (myself included) want to see more of Bonaparte, nevertheless, I can see that some diversifying of video projects are needed. Good work Toby. Keeping the core satisfied while also branching out within reason to help keep along those who wish to see other topics covered.

Kevin Xu

I think Napoleon fans are just happy to have a successful channel that covers what is usually not a well known topic, compared to the plethora of ww2 media and material out there Nevertheless, happy with whatever you wish to work on! One aspect I love about your channel is your approach on the subject beyond the battles or big events, but also the impacts on normal peoples lives, and Napoleon in Egypt is definitely one of those events that span beyond the battles themselves! Looking forward to it

Danny Loftis

Sounds fair to me. I agree with both camps (voted Mexican American war) I was also concerned the team could get sick of working on the same project for so long. But no matter. We’ll be here to support you guys regardless ❤️ I did want to inquire however, does that mean you wouldn’t consider a re master of the 100 days anymore?

Benjamin Fuller

Toby, you’re the best. I love the decision.

Sergei

What a comprise worthy of being recognised as brilliant in the history of The Epic history Channel. I am happy with this compromise.

Alex Myatt

You make ANY topic interesting. I'm simply happy to get videos of such high quality. (Although I wouldn't mind an English Civil War series soon... 👀)

Job Franschman

There are enough American history videos already. So I am not supporting American Revolution and Mexican American war. The first is certainly covered a lot. I hope you can do Seven years war, 30 years war, Crimean war, Prussian Austrian war 1866, maybe do some lesser covered independence wars. I am Dutch so 80 years war would be nice for me but there are plenty of others.

Andrew Robson

Diplomatic skills of which Talleyrand would be proud!

Luca Schneider

I fancy Napoleon too much, i'm therefore very happy with these news!

Marcus Cribb

Really good result. And of course, overthrowing democracy is very Bonaparte of you. The Consulate years of EHTV are here, we await the crown!

Hugo

I love history in general, so in that respect I don’t really care what you make because most of it I’ll find interesting. My favourite time period is the napoleonic wars and for me the channel will always be synonymous with that, but I can definitely see how people who are less interested in it are kind of tired of it by now.

allen vikram

Your Abasid videos were excellent, I'd love more videos on less frequently covered topics! Maybe a series on Chandra Gupta and the Maurya Empire, or the Ottoman Portuguese war.

A.G

I hope you do more roman history eventually because the belisarius series I believe is your best series after napoleon. There are so many people you can make videos on, like Julius Ceasar, Augustus and Agrippa, Scipio/Hannibal, Aurelian, Trajan, Aetius, Stilicho, etc.

Ian Simpkins

Love the direction! Thank you for all of your work!

Victor Deleon

Whatever direction you choose to take, I'm just happy to be here. I have you and everyone involved in this great channel to thank for making me fall in love with history, so my only hope is that it keeps going for many more years to come. Cheers!

Gage Hardesty

You're doing the right thing Toby, what we want to see is this series complete before jumping to something else, I know it's not what others think but in time it'll prove to be the right decision for those thirsty for knowledge, so above that you're doing everything right.

Amin Ibrahim

What about the hundred days to finish off the series before moving on?

Francis Morin

Capping off the serie with an updated 1815 video would be ideal imo.

Fraser Whyte

Excellent compromise, I can't wait to see the new videos

Stuart Carver

A think doing it concurrently works. I love Napoleon but I like the idea of covering other topics in between rather than all napoleonic content at once. If you’re doing them all you may as well do the 100 days in 3 parts too. I would love to see that one day so we can see more of ligny and quatre bras plus the more up to date style. Maybe a Venice part 2 video somewhere along the way, fits in nicely with the Italian campaign series, which might make people more keen to see it?

Gavin Anand Saint Just Brown

Agree with your sense of direction Toby. I too want to see Napoleon's story completed but I also agree that Marengo would be the appropriate finish point. I don't see why a revamp of the events of 1815 is necessary.

Alexander Ruspandy

Agree with your plans Toby. However, I personally would like to see a special coverage of the Battle of Hohenlinden which was fought right after the Battle of Marengo, and is arguably more decisive in ending War of Second Coalition. It's also nice to have another video which focus on a different general like Jean Moreau.

Nick Nothhelfer

Great plan. I second that the expanded remake of the 100 days campaign would be a great finale to the napoleon content you have planned.

Tristen Cunningham

I understand your plan and don’t mind in the slightest! I do personally want to push the American Revolution as the next production as I think the lack of videos in that specific area

Andrew Herbst

I have come to love all your work, Toby. There have been series in the past I was disappointed in the choice but then once the videos started coming I could not be more surprised and thankful I was wrong! BUT could you please elaborate on this statement, "Napoleon and this channel will then be on a break" because that makes me nervous!

Burt Clothier

[Kermit the Frog] Yeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!! [/Kermit the Frog]

Sean Fitzgerald

"It is wise to finish the series on me before moving on to other projects." ~ Napoleon, probably

Gabriel Negrotto

I hope we are not going to abandon the emperor. I am really looking for a more precise video about the 4 day campaign and the 100 days.

Zr0w3n

Sounds like a good plan. Love Napoleon, but happy to see the light at the end of the tunnel, in having a bit of a break from him.

EpicHistoryTV

I'd definitely still like to do a new version of the 100 Days, but it can wait a bit longer.

EpicHistoryTV

Not a permanent break, I will offer the Hundred Days remake as an option again, but only after we've had a little break from Napoleonic topics.

Walide

It’s a good news. For you the incoming Napoleon movie by Ridley Scott will bring you millions of views as i am pretty sure that we will have a new generation of young Napoleonic fans coming. And you have deserved those millions of views. People are more and more interested by History and Napoleon is among the most incredible character and pretty modern (he was almost alive 200 years ago.)

Walide

Yes Hohenlinden is a masterpiece. Like the second battle of Zurich by Massena. Both models of intelligence, planning and execution.

Nigel Pierce

Who in there right mind would have an issue with more napoleon???? Napoleon series brought a lot of us subscribers here!

Aaron Hernandez

I’m just so glad we still get the chance for the Mexican-American war even though we were dead last in the polls

Eli Khanam

Still would have preferred The Hundred Days, but at least we're getting more Napoleon content and new stuff!

Stuart Carver

In your were able to time the Egyptian Campaign videos for around the film release that could help 👍

EpicHistoryTV

Think it will take a bit longer, but should be good for the videos in general. If Oversimplified doesn't get all the hits!!

Stuart Carver

Your talk of muttering among the rear ranks reminds me so much of this Blackadder quote 😂 There have been some subversive mutterings amongst the men. You’ll recall the French army last year at Verdun where the top echelons suffered from horrendous uprisings from the bottom. Yes sir, but surely that was traced to a shipment of garlic éclairs.

Gilmar Thor

i was just wondering will the 100 days be remade also with the brumaire coup, and Marengo campaign

Y.R. Music

I am superduper happy about this. Still, a remake of the hundred days would be absolutely spectacular. Then again, I am definitely completely in the pro napoleon camp.

EpicHistoryTV

Very good. Might be time to rewatch that series..

Gilmar Thor

Ok i will be excited for it, and great work Toby

David Klein

Hey Toby I don’t know if intentional or not but the Riviolli video on YouTube has the epic narrator we all love saying 1797 but the first quote is 1796. Just wanted to tell you didn’t know if on purpose cause the next year is weeks away. Great Rivolli video with the usual great excitement & telling of the events. Very fun to watch & I hope you and your family are doing better.

EpicHistoryTV

Thank you David! Yes these dates are correct, the quote is from a couple of weeks earlier in December.

MarbleHit

i suppose the battle of eylau will come first before all that?

Mathew T

Egypt and Marengo are all that is needed to complete the epic! Good decision!

The Imperialist

It is awesome that you dont Just do what the majority wants and care about the minority as well napoleon definietly needs a video about the mentioned campaigns but afterwards there is Just so much to do charlamagne and the franks maybe a video about the umayyad caliphate an entire english history and much more

Noah McGovern

Will be happy to see more Napoleon, but also glad to see its conclusion as I loved the Belisarius series, and I have no doubt that any other series/one offs you cover will be just as enjoyable and informative!

TJ Patterson

Sounds like a great plan! Thank you for all the great Napoleon content, this is the unofficial Napoleon channel! One ask to consider, could you redo the battle of Waterloo? It's a great video but I feel a remastered version would be fitting for the end of Napoleons story. Either way, thanks for everything!

EpicHistoryTV

Yes we might come back to the Hundred Days, but we'll have a little Napoleon break first!

Nick Savage

I’m hyped to see the conclusion of Napoleon! Only wish it would include the 100 days remaster. I will have to wait for that down the road then. Very excited to see WW2 be covered. Especially if you do breakdowns of the different generals.

TJ Patterson

Awesome! Thanks for all the great stuff!

PastInNumbers

Dammit I want to be mad about the 5 more Napoleon videos… but the compromise put forwards is a fair one. So I will continue marching. Ps: no but seriously tho, thanks for acknowledging the underlying issue (not tension) bc honestly idk if I would have made 5 videos in the Nápoles series without knowing that was the line. Each episode is so heavy to me that it’s hard appreciating them for the masterpieces they i kno they are

anonymousegg

I didn't want it to end there! I really wanted to see you guys redo your Waterloo episode.

EpicHistoryTV

Will probably still happen - we'll just take a longer route there!

Tavana

Omg I'm so excited! So will you be doing these 5 videos in the same fashion as the Italian Campaign? Also how much of the Egyptian/Syrian and Second Italian campaign will be covered?

Tavana

Oh boy, you may need more than 5 videos to cover each battle in detailed/animated map format! XD