Gustavus Adolphus - Breitenfeld 1631 - 30 YEARS' WAR DOCUMENTARY

Another episode in our animated historical documentary series on the Thirty Years' War and Gustavus Adolphus enters the field to fight for the Protestant cause. The Swedish King would fight against the Catholic commander Tilly at the battle of Breitenfeld

The script for this video was developed by Matt Hollis

#Documentary #30YearsWar #Kingsandgenerals

[Osvath]

I can imagine the discussions of the Imperial command:

"Sir, the Swedish artillery just flanked us."
"ARTILLERY CAN NOT FLANK!!!"

[nathanremix]

I Was Just About To Sleep And Then *GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS* appear

*SABATON INTENSIFIES*

[kilroywashere]

Fun fact: After the war the Count of Brandenburg (which would later become Prussia) used old Swedish veterans to train the Prussian army. They were so experienced and well trained that people began to say „Old Swede!“ to show that they were impressed. It still is a really popular saying in Germany.

[chriswhooley]

In addition to his changes to the infantry and artillery, Gustavus also made significant changes to his cavalry, including taking away their armor and thereby making them more maneuverable than their counterparts.

[mr.c.]

I'm in awe of Adolphus's commander and army here. Most soldiers woulda routed just seeing their entire left flank routing and the commander would have lost control...amazing composure, discipline and command ability

[isaacsorrels]

The Swedish army must’ve seemed so alien to the Catholics that day. Combined arms warfare, mobile artillery, rapid response to significant battlefield changes, and a focus on ranged firepower and massed volleys.

It’s like when Alexander the Great defeated a rebelling force by doing complex army maneuver drills in front of them. The discipline was so great they gave up without a fight because it was so unheard of. The Catholics just didn’t have an opportunity to see it before experiencing it, or they might’ve gave up before it happened.

[tyrannicfool]

A time of religion and war legends tells the tale of a lion!

[sergilazi]

Spent the night in formation
To the battle we march in the dawn
We were ready to die for our king
ON THE FIELDS OF BREITENFELD

[pumpkin]

I'm so happy that you're covering the history of one of, if not the most glorious leaders of our country.

[jeanaspirateur]

I think there is a small mistake at 9:45 : the picture you showed was that of Charles IX of France, not of Sweden.
Great video tough, I love that 30 Years' War serie

[jersn]

Wow that routing and surrounding of the enemy on the late part of the video is insane. This is my favorite battle so far.

[earthenjadis]

This victory was brought to you today by - FRANCE and LOTS OF GOLD

[mizz_avalon]

LEGENDS HAVE TAUGHT, BATTLES FOUGHT! THIS LION HAS NO FEAR AT HEART!

[brokenbridge]

Now this was an impressive victory for Gustavus Adolphus. It was a great turning point for the Protestants. Great job whoever made this video a reality.

[Mattyhollis]

Fun fact you guys, Alexander Leslie is also known as the Earl of Leven, and you might maybe just be seeing him in another series at some point in the near or far future. I'll say no more. ;)

[TLOK]

Damn, that was amazing! The parts at 13:57 and 15:24 gave me goosbumps. There is something incredibly awe-inspiring about watching such orderly, skillful maneuvers. Plus the wonderful, chilling soundtrack! Thanks K&G for the consistently high-quality productions!
Fun fact: I remember reading that artillery training wasn't limited to the artillery crews in Gustavus' arny. So when the cavalry charged the Imperial cannon, they were able to dismount and operate the guns easily, turning them on Tilly's tercios.

[charleshistoire_pzkpfw]

Thanks for the efforts in making such quality videos K&G!

[Chrismo]

Poor Magdeburg, always sad to hear the story how my hometown got nearly extinguished

[redwolf]

Maybe if not the best, surely one of the best channels covering battles and events during war with dedication

[mobiggcro]

On my way to the Alpes I passed through the provences of Elzas and Lorraine and saw the castle Haut-Kœnigsbourg on a hill and many others .I immediately went to look up it’s history .When I found out that the swedes had laid siege to it and destroyed it, It sparked my interest and fascination for the 30 years war .