How to Defend a Star Fortress Forever in the 16th and Early 17th Century

In this video we will provide you with the most necessary knowledge to defend a star fortress forever.

#history #siege #sandrhoman

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[TimDutch]

Next time i will find myself defending a star fortress i will definitely use these tips.

[dan]

Fun Fact: The base of the Statue of Liberty sits atop an old star fort that was built for the war of 1812

[brennencox]

"How To Defend A Star Fortress Forever"
Step 1. Have infinite food and men.
Step 2.
Step 3, done.

[kvoltti]

The Spanish “Don’t worry once it’s winter we’ll march over the frozen water”

The Dutch “….. get the ice skates “

[noahchristopher]

"Mi'lord, they are upons us! What are your orders!?"
Me francticly watching video: "Shut-up I'm in still on the intro!"

[JanHans]

The Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict is by far the most useful tool in order to protect your 16th century star fortresses

[eingew]

9:00 Psychological warfare about food stock: In my hometown Neuss there is a story about one time during the countless sieges the city endured they had it really rough and almost no food left. So they decided to take their last cow for a walk on the wall to mock their enemies.

[robertharris]

And then the enemies decide to just build a bigger star fort around your star fort.

[GandalfShades]

SandRhoman History's next video: The Staggering Siege of the Hive City of Vervunhive

[JamesAce]

My girlfriend actually lives in the village of "naarden" wich is an still almost tottaly intact star fortress in the netherlands next time im around ill use this video as a guide to keep the' in laws away! Many Thanks!

[definitelyapersonandnotadog]

Spain:we need to buy more supplies for the war
Dutch: I Heard you want to buy something
Spain: but we’re at war with you
Dutch: And do you want to buy or not don’t waste our time

[mattm]

Wife: "Honey, why isn't the washing machine fixed yet? You said you were watching a how to video"
Me: "Now technically thats still true..."

[Holsp]

You know you got the defences in the bag when you hear "the people worship you sire!"

[rolypoly]

I'm sorry, but if I have to siege a city for 21 years, then clearly they want it more than I do. I would have let them keep Crete.

[itchykami]

Seeing all the careful covering and angling of parts of the forts, I can see why howitzers and indirect fire became far more popular.

[spambaconeggspamspam]

The 80-year war or Dutch war of Independence has so many examples of this. There are towns to this day that retain their star fortress battlements, well worth visiting.

[zetectic]

Summary: hold out as long as you can to try and force a Pyrrhic victory on your enemy.
Yet another interesting & well researched video, thanks

[bengale]

Ironically in Antwerp it was the fixing of the price of bread, not the Spanish attempts at a blockade, which caused the merchants to stay away. They could make the same amount of money by just trading at home so they saw no reason to risk running the Spanish guns.

[Geralt.]

Me: Should actually learn for University since exams are next month.
Random history Youtuber: "Hey, wanna see how to defend a star fortress forever?"
Me: "Well, better be safe than sorry."

[raghudurina]

As a 16th century general I'm really glad this video exists. I found it really helpful for my campaign in Hungary thank you ❤❤❤.