What if Napoleon never invaded Russia?

Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812 was considered to be his biggest mistake that led to his downfall in 1814 and 1815. However, how would things have gone had the French Empire never invaded the great Russian Empire?

This video will break down all the factors that led to Napoleon's downfall after the Russian invasion and consider what else would have happened.

NOTE: First time making this type of big videos and the quality might be a little bit off as evident by the background sound and weird cuts in music or clips. Apologies for that.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:45 - The Invasion
3:34 - The Retreat
5:27 - Alternate History Introduction
5:52 - Reputation
7:33 - Economy
9:14 - Militarism
12:09 - Technological Advancements
14:48 - Imperialism & Alliances
17:23 - The Future
19:46 - Summary
21:07 - Credits

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[PlatinumPlsOC]

Since this was my first time making such a huge video, some mistakes are evident such as the animation and voice lines.

[kiarashkeshvari]

Good video, I like the animation and style. Couple pointers however, try and use some stats to back up your theories when projecting trends and consider how events might affect domestic politics a bit. Your take on Napoleon in his old age was very cool too. Keep up the effort

[erti]

The Napoleon 2 died because he got injured by a battle and got infection probably he would live

[Yeno]

Wrong. Russia was planning to invade French allies. Thats why Napoléon attacked first. It is impossible that Russia and France would remain allied to each other.

[NelsonDiscovery]

Invading Spain and enforcing the continental blockade were his first mistakes before he invaded Russia.

[larryliew]

Insane bro insane
Big big step towards oversimplified
👏👏👏👏👏

[mrkrazy_kng]

love your animation, hope you get popular

[brunogalvez]

wow, very nice video, very well explanatory, it would be nice a what if napoleon never invaded spain, it was a desciccion that changed not only the napoleonic wars and europe, but the world in south america and the entire continent.
But i have to say that, as an argentinian, the south american territories would have made independence, even whitout Fernando VII being in prision by Napoleon, it just would be very different

[wiqu]

WHY IS POLAND LOOKING LIKE THAT LIKE WTF

[noobslayer]

What if operation unthinkable actually happend?

[danikt]

Btw guys, my name's totally "me". Thank you for giving me credit for my work PlatinumPis!

[DhirenIsGoodAtStuff]

bro geogarphy guy can do history too what the f

[Kalleosini]

ugh this misconception about average life spans of past ages has become my petpeeve
40 is the average because health complications during birth was VERY common until the invention of infant incubators as well as losing children at young ages to various diseases that we vaccinate for today.
if a person made it to adulthood they would for the vast majority either die in war or at the ripe old age of 80.
napoleon dying at 50 is pretty unprecedented when you understand what is causing this average of 40.

[mnemonicpie]

The decision to leave Moscow was clear before the battle near Smolensk (near Moscow) and this decision was made by Kutuzov, Alexander has absolutely nothing to do with it

[radored]

Awesome video, you need more subscribers

[happyhipi]

do what would have happened if Russia had not finished off Napoleon

[nyroh]

I don't think the death pf Napoléon the I and the II would be so close because they would both have way beter life especially napoléon the II

[donaldgoodinson]

What rubbish, the Suez cannel was only built 100 years later.

[johncrossphd]

Nice ideas, but any alternate history is always a fantasy. For ex, no Communism? Karl Marx was NOT the only communist. Those ideas were prevalent everywhere, as was fascism.

[anthonytillman]

I think you spent too much time reviewing the actual invasion of Russia. This Invasion is well known and documented, especially among people likely to click on your video. About 25% of your video is spent covering a well known event, and doing so in only summary form.