Battle of Civitate, 1053 ⚔️ The 'Hastings' of Southern Europe ⚔️ Medieval Documentary

🚩 Battle of Civitate proved to be a turning point in the fortunes of the Normans in Italy, who were able to win a victory despite their differences even among themselves, and solidifying their legitimacy in the process. Not only that, it was the first major victory for Robert Guiscard, who would eventually rise to prominence as the leader of the Normans in the South. In terms of its implications, the Battle of Civitate had the same long-term political ramifications as had the Battle of Hastings in England and Northern Europe, a reorientation of power and influence into a Latin-Christendom world.

📢 Narrated by David McCallion

🎵 Music:
EpidemicSound
Filmstro

📝 Sources:
The Battle of Civitate - 18th June 1053, by The Little Corporal (2021)

Civitate 1053 – The Norman Conquest of Southern Italy, by Weapons and Warfare

The Battle of Civitate, June 18, 1053, The Norman challengeto the Pope - by Filippo Donvito

The Age of Robert Guiscard: Southern Italy and the Norman Conquest, by Graham Loud (2014)

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[HistoryMarche]

🚩 Battle of Civitate proved to be a turning point in the fortunes of the Normans in Italy, who were able to win a victory despite their differences even among themselves, and solidifying their legitimacy in the process. Not only that, it was the first major victory for Robert Guiscard, who would eventually rise to prominence as the leader of the Normans in the South. In terms of its implications, the Battle of Civitate had the same long-term political ramifications as had the Battle of Hastings in England and Northern Europe, a reorientation of power and influence into a Latin-Christendom world.

[alptekinakturk]

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[Ian-yfuf]

Normans absolutely rocked the medieval world just with disciplined shock cavalry and martial training and adventurous spirit.

[OhioDan]

As a kid, I used to play Crusader Kings games starting out as Robert, Duke of Apulia. So thank you for providing background information on how he rose to power.

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[orbit]

To me Norman presence in Italy is far more interesting than the conquest of England, and to think they went all over is just mind boggling.

[WelcomeToDERPLAND]

Wow, those Swabians fought with incredible determination & tenacity despite it all, quite impressive, its not often you hear of troops being completely surrounded, charged on all sides fight to the bitter end instead of breaking- and I'm inclined to believe the story if both sides confirmed they fought to the death.

[sirjoey]

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[michelepotenza]

I'm from Monte Sant'Angelo (Monte Gargano in your video) and watching your video is always a pleasure, especially because of the bibliography in the description and the graphic. I hope you will continue to make video regarding Italian medieval history . Thanks for your works.

[lahire]

I hope one day you'll make videos on the battles of Muret and Benevento (and Tagliacozzo), two of the most underrated yet decisive battles of the Middle Ages. Montgisard would be epic too.
Great video!

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[theshadowemperor]

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[pilgrimpaulo]

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[magellantv]

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[jonatkinson]

This was very well read and thought out. Its also greatly appreciated that you just owned it when sources arent super clear instead of superfluously adding numbers to sound more informed than reality permits. Though many years too late, I shall raise a glass, to the bravery of those who died in this battle, tonight

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