+Guitar Fan Wish the entire movie just transitioned to that Churchill, the detail was amazing, skulls being shot, cannon balls bursting drums fortunately fro the horseman just forcing him off his horse instead of his leg from his body... was awesome! The distant noise real musket crackle and cannon concussion... the rest of this movie isn't all that great, it's okay for what it is, but if they transitioned to John Churchill and just did some battles and moments with him.
John Churchill was created the Duke of Marlboro for this victory at Blenheim. He built the rather spectacular Blenheim Palace with the help of the government. It was the Birthplace of Sir Winston since his grandfather was the Duke at the time.
Thought southerners were living in the U.S.. Taking up arms against your country so a few rich folks can keep their slaves is a strange way to show pride in your country.
I'd suggest reading a British account of the Revolution for an interesting perspective to that, but as you clearly haven't even read US history, that would be a moot point.
@@Ingens_ScherzIt's been really tough indeed, but since i went to see a psychologist and he said this sudden Anglophilia will cure with time, rest, French wine and no more bloody Earl Grey Tea.
I never knew the words to this song until today. I was offended and affronted at the irony. Britons will never ever ever be slaves. But how many countries and people did the British Empire capture and enslave?!? Thank God America stood up to their rule. We fought and won our freedom
I'm German, not even remotely British. But this Scene gave me goosebumps nonetheless. Even though Germany and Britain have been Enemies for the most of History, i can still respect the Brits, their beautiful Country and their heroic History.
What makes Marlborough an excellent General was not only his logistical prowess but his ability to command not only his British cadre but a multi-national force with such clarity and effectiveness. You get bonus points for that.
Steely Dan I don't have any mods, not yet at least! I play on a 13" macbook so I'm not sure it could handle much more than the vanilla game anyways haha
Steely Dan True that! I almost only play strategy games on the mac. EU4, Vic 2 and some of the older total war games primarilly, since it can't run much more than that. I do have a ps4 for other heavier games like fallout and.. well, only fallout really haha :) But I wish my mac was a bit more powerful. I swapped out the HDD with an SSD and that helped, but that's really the only part apart from the battery that's possible to change on a mac.. I guess that's the price for having my beloved OSX haha
Steely Dan The best games came out around 2007-2010 in my opinion, with some exceptions of course. But you see a pretty clear divide between those companies who care about their customer base and does who don't. Paradox and Bethesda are pretty good, although I'm sad to say that I am starting to doubt Bethesda. I guess I don't even have to say which category Ubisoft, EA, Activision and so on falls in to.. I've been disappointed by so many of the games that have come out in later years, but thankfully games like EU4 and the total war-series have some serious longevity! But, yes; The good old days with quality expansion packs that adds more to a game than reskins and some new guns seem quite far gone..
Im a proud Scot, but this manages to stir up the patriotism for the old Britannia big time. Wither in our individual kingdoms or as a united one we are a small island that has had massive impact on the globe and its history and have a lot to be proud of. "Happy the man whose wish and care a few paternal acres bound, content to breath his native air in his own ground". Alexander Pope 1688-1744
it really does, as Churchill is here, he reminded us, as our nation once again stood at the edge of destruction, of the long lineage we should live up to, the stoic duty to carry on with the course ahead.
infinitecanadian also god bless our brave Canadian cousins who have continuously fought at our side and been some of the first into battle and the last out from the invasion of Canada in 1812, through the trenches of France, over the sky's of Britain to the landings at Dieppe and Normandy a vital role has been played by the Canucks and even today proud Canadians still answer the call. R.I.P Nathan Cirillo your service is not forgotten by your steadfast allies.
All of our schools should teach children to be proud of the empire. It was Britain's greatest achievement. A small island nation commanded nearly a quarter of the worlds surface. Instead children are taught to be ashamed of our empire and are taught that every other countries history is better than our own
It can be both. They can teach British children that Britain did have greatest achievement as global empire, but denying the bad parts is wrong since what’s the point if not showing it. Just teaching children the bad parts doesn’t make them not patriotic, it will reinforce their idea to make Britain better.
This fills any British Citizen with pride, Blenheim was huge victory as the time. France was the supreme power of the world at the time with an excellent ruler. You must give credit to France, without their existence, Britain would not have become the power it is today. To be the best you have to beat the best. The Napoleonic wars later on is a testament to that, we defeated a far more powerful military led by arguably the greatest military genius and leader in history then we won ww1 and ww2. Thank you to all our allies for helping defend Britain including our ancestors to forge the country it is today.
+Nickrr1992 To be fair, French army in 1815 were just a kids compared to 1805 - 1812 period. But, still Britain defeated Napoleon's marshals in Spain many times, though not Napoleon himself, who was fighting against Prussia, Russia and Austria. The greatest army was formed in 1812 against Russia, but as we know, it was destroyed there, and Napoleon's forces could never be so great again, especially cavalry. In 1815 Napoleon himself, was past his prime, but still Wellington and his forces fought well.
Rob Cornwell Okay, the obesity trend annoys me as well, obesity and too much litter in some places are my pet peeves. But I think a better idea is to stay positive about things - a doom and gloom attitude just makes people think, "why bother if it's already broken".
I love this scene, the music, the sound of battle coming across the fields. The best part is when Marlborough looks at churchill. The way the two smile at each other is almost like Churchill saying to his decendant, "You were a great General" and Marlborough mentally saying "You will do great things and lead us to victory over Hitler and nazism." Two great Britons.
True true! Another way to look at it is father and son. Winston Churchill was his great great great great grandson. I just think of Winston being proud of his father and his father, being proud of him. Both see family when they smile at each other
My great great great great great grandfather played a key role in the Battle of Trafalgar and the Battle of the Nile. He served as Lord Nelson's doctor, and had other roles as well, if memory serves. I have many other ancestors who were in the military, and I couldn't be more proud. I'm glad I am descended from those who served King and country with their lives. God save the King and rule Brittania.
A pity this clip is so short. "Corporal John" was one of the history's great military leaders as well as an adroit manager of coalition warfare, thus showing good diplomatic skills. I greatly admire him.
I agree. On October 21st, Churchill wrote to his foreign secretary, Anthony Eden: 'I look forward to a United States of Europe, in which the barriers between the nations will be greatly minimised and unrestricted travel will be possible.’ Churchill advocated a "United States of Europe" in order to avoid another world war. While I wouldn't go that far - I'm not too fond of the idea of a superstate - I agree with him that a closer cooperation between European States is in the interest of everyone. Brexit is now undoing that very idea - we need a Churchill to clear up this mess.
Going into battle at Trafalgar, Nelson signaled that: "England expects that every man will do his duty". I do not see where anything has ever changed. We are ALL carrying the blood of a Churchill, all who can trace their lineage to England. My family may have been in America since before the Pilgrims landed, but right now, I'd rather deal with 'Brexit' then Trump!
@@Alopex1 While Churchill did, in 1946 advocate for a : "United States of Europe." I truly believe he did not envisage that England & Wales would be reduced to the state of being almost a non State within the EU along with most other members & fancy those views he had would be the polar opposite if he were alive today.
I'm English, and this video gives me the chills.. and no matter how many times I replay it, the chilling feeling I get whilst watching this never gets old
This, I think, is one of the greatest film scenes in the whole of British cinema history. It conveys to me the sense of pressure that Churchill must have borne, that sense that in those dark days following Dunkirk that with the exitestial threat of the Nazi hordes poised to invade just across the channel, a thousand years of history was upon Churchill's back as it was his responsibility to preserve our nation.
I think it is a real shame how much people seem to forget about the accomplishments of Great Britain. With what I can recall, Britain from the very late 1600s to the mid 1960's basically dominated just about every single theater of the world. From the 1700s to the early 1800s they consistently kept the balance, and ensured that Europe was not completely overthrown by the French and the likes, and from then on (and even before that) had such power, that they where truly on of the world's most powerful and unstoppable world powers, unbroken until the outbreak of the first and second world wars. Truly, Great Britain is a nation of incredible significance, and worthy of remembrance.
Not in the sense that they ever conquered it. They did however act as cockblocks to just about everyone who ever tried to. The French being an excellent example.
I know, but they had absolute influence over the entire continent. Which is what I am saying. They stopped the French from establishing a European empire numerous times.
1815-1945. that's all. Before 1815, Dominations of Eastern Empires just like any times since the beginning of civilization. After 1945, USA and Russia. Piss off. Britain had absolute influence over the entire continent? FUNNY SHIT!! English wasn't even an international language before United States' rise during the period of 1815-1914. It was French.
+lblythe01 nice watching 1916 Easter rising memorial ? How silly. It was a failed, illegal, anti-democratic attempt. Simple because the people of Ireland voted overwhelmingly for the Irish home rule PArty and not independence party
"We have our own dream and our own task. We are with Europe, but not of it. We are linked, but not combined. We are interested and associated, but not absorbed." -Winston Churchill on Great Britain's relationship with Europe. This is how it ought to be---- come, dear Britain, recover your memory and depart from where the harpies have insulted and maligned you. Come, dear friend, rejoin your family, and breathe the free air of the world once more! Brexit now! from an American
ncpiedmontone I'm right behind you, brother! I'm from Texas, and I think that Britain's exit from the European Union is a great victory for the people of that great and moral island.
***** The General of the Battle is John Churchill his great Grandfather. The last English General in history and one of the 1st British Army Generals. Winston Churchill family are descendant from Anglo-Irish nobility. Which played a huge part in creating the British Empire from 1650 to the WW2. Churchill is looking back across the fields watching the weight of history of Empire and his family, firmly on his shoulders.
The Battle of Blenheim was the first major step for Britain's rise to world power. Spanish supremacy was greatly weakened, French power was suppressed, and the kingdoms of England+Wales and Scotland united shortly after (with Ireland joining in later). Winston Churchill is right to be proud of his ancestor John Churchill, who led Britain to glory.
When it comes to speed marches, this man was the real deal. Fun fact - Marlborough's army advanced 40 miles in just 18 hours bypassing the French Ne Plus Ultra lines in 1711 and not losing a single soldier.
For those of you bewildered at this scene; This is indeed Winston Churchill's Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather, John Churchill, The 1st Duke of Marlborough. The battle displayed is the Battle of Blenheim, the bloodiest 18th century battle ever fought. 10,000 men fell dead on the field that very day. Winston is picturing how the greatest general in English History would handle a bloody and helpless situation. Calm, collected, and never surrender. His Great times four Grandfather looks upon him with pride, as a successor who is carrying the legacy of not only the Great Title, but himself, and England's glory.
Here's an interesting fact. The actor who plays the Duke of Marlborough (John Churchill) in this scene is Tim Bentinck, who himself has an aristocratic title (which he does not normally use). Bentinck is, in fact, Timothy Charles Robert Noel Bentinck, 12th Earl of Portland. He is also Count Bentinck of Waldeck Limpurg. The title "Duke of Portland" had become extinct in 1990 but the subsidiary "Earl of Portland" title passed to a more distant heir, Tim's father who died in 1997, passing the title to Tim. Their ultimate Dutch ancestor, the 1st Earl of Portland, was a favourite of William III, and would almost certainly have known John Churchill in real life as they both moved in court circles.
As a British subject, but of Piedmont descend, I had one of these moments visiting the museum of the Siege of Turin, where Eugene of Savoy defeated the King Sun army starting a slippery slope for France that ended in their Revolution. Eugene and Churchill were the best generals of their age and when working together they were blessed with inevitable Glory. As descendant of Eugene, this scene got me the goosebumps. Wonderful stuff.
For your know @@andrewmcconnell5035, I've actually read many history books. I know very well the atrocities that empires committed, but on the whole, imperial was actually good here in Sri Lanka. The first action which Brits committed themselves to, was to remove the tyrant, king Sri Wikramarajasinghe II. Additionally, imperial rule was indeed successful, and we prospered as a colony. Now look at Sri Lanka. A bureaucratic oligarchy which only calls itself democratic fir names sake. There's already been one major revolution, where the government only won by resorting to murder. You think this is better than imperial rule? When people are murdered so that an oligarchy can stay in power? When the only light left to turn to is the soviets who've already lead two revolutions in the 70s and 80s?
Agreed, wholeheartedly! To be British is to belong to THE Greatest race in the History of Man & Empires! (My country should STILL be British, were it true, loyal and wise at its Founding😢). Anyway....RULE BRITANNIA & GOD SAVE THE KING!!! SDG
I as an American, wouldn't mind that at all. Far as I'm concerned, the British Empire did more good than bad. Though not perfect it dosen't deserve it's bad rap.
Empires of all sorts are destined to fall. It's the way it works, and as far as I'm concerned, thank goodness for that. I only wonder how long it will take before the U.S. learns that lesson...how far will we (Americans) have to fall?
one quote i remember well "one great man always recognized other great man" surely they were great men. as great men always know the others. no matter separated by status, distance, and time
At 2000 pages, with footnotes (many excerpts from source correspondence), the best historical biography I've ever read. Don't touch the abridged versions. And it helps to brush up on your history of the Stewart era first. Churchill was writing for his countrymen, so a basic knowledge that subject is assumed.
+spaxspore The battle was a near thing for most of the day, each side prevailing and withdrawing in different parts of the field at different times. It only became decisive when Marlborough's main force crushed the center, routing the cavalry and slaughtering the remaining raw recruits who were left without cavalry support.
+spaxspore As the scene plays in Winston Churchill's mind, it signals that whilst soldiers are being shot and blown up in a battle that will settle Europe's fate for a century or more, John Churchill remains calm, decisive and in control. Ancestor looks to successor and expects him to be the same.
There was one battle that he fought, I don't think it was Blenheim, where, when the issue was still in doubt, that Marlborough trotted up, taking his place in line with his cavalry. He was not only a brilliant general, he was brave and loyal to his men and his queen.
Unable to tell that goosebump moment when people from british isles see in movies old grenadiers marching towards the march with thundering beat break enemy lines ,chase out enemies hold the field and say long live the king that such fabolous time
+Lord Shitticus yep.. our (United States) marshal music is shit. Anchors away?! Really!? Give me Spanish Ladies, or let the waters Roar Jack! Heart of Oak as well. Anchors away... SMH.
Hopefully not much longer. Funny thing is when I tried to close my gmail mail folder just before replying to this a pop up came up and gave me the option to leave or stay on this page, naturally I clicked leave. Even googles trying to have its say.
Hell, I'm American, and this always gives me goosebumps. Churchill was indeed a glorious bastard. There's a reason he was named an Honorary Citizen of the U.S.
+caesarmatty No, he wasn't American. His mother was American, his father was English. He was born in Britain. Just because his mother was American, does not make him an American citizen.
caesarmatty Sigh* These are ways to obtain, meaning that it was a choice.Plus, this did not mean anything at the time. "One parent is a U.S. citizen at the time of birth and the birthdate is on or after November 14, 1986". Also, if you look at the bottom this was updated in 2015 - Making it about 70 years different. Anyway, most of these apply to times after 1950.
Up until WWII even, it was pretty much brutal; the advancement of medicine made it so that soldiers didn't die from something as minor as a piece of shrapnel in the leg, or that if they were beyond the reach of a doctor's skill, that the palliative care consisted of more than a bottle of rum and a call for a chaplain. But I agree, as brutal as battles were back then, it's interesting to see them represented without a huge coating of glory shellac.
Hardly, muskets missed more often than you think what with all the smoke in your face and obscurely loud noises in all directions. It wasn't until the percussion cap and rifled barrel did muskets actually yield a good amount of casualties. Many casualties done on battlefields of the 18th and 19th century were from artillery and cavalry. Foot regiments operated more as anchors for the two elements I stated.
What I like about this scene is how much it reflects Churchill's attitude; for him his destiny and fate was already determined and it was simply his duty to fulfill it. Since his youth, he had an expansive interest in history, therefore he saw himself in it and ultimately became a part of it. I suppose in that sort of sense there is substantial reason to call him the world's last great man.
You dont need to be english to feel something magnificent rising from your own soul. This is a true piece of art. Makes everyone - with good sense - love and respect everything Great Britain does represent. Winston Churchill was one great man. Albert Finney's performance is majestic!
Brent Nosworthy provides a good account of the success of British tactics against the French column rush that had worked so well against everyone else. It was a mixture of emotion (dead silence), sustained fire, timing (3 very deliberate cheers) followed by a bayonet charge which was by that point irresistible.
One of the greatest commanders in military history. The First Duke of Marlborough never lost a battle or failed to take a fortress to which he laid siege. Were it not for him, Louis XIV might have ruled all of continental Europe.
Except for the technical aspect of winning the field, Malplaquet is by all other aspects a defeat for Marlborough, whether tactically, strategically or morally. And Louis XIV wasn't going to "rule all of continental Europe" lol.
@@lahire4943 to be fair Philip of Anjou could've inherited both the French and Spanish throne, making the Bourbons the strongest dinasty in Europe, not to mention the fact they would still retain all their territories in Italy + balearics + Gibraltar + Southern Netherlands
@@Preussensprinz My point is that Spain plus France plus some states in Italy and the Netherlands is not "all of continental Europe". What the original comment means is that Louis XIV wanted to conquer the whole continent somehow.
@@lahire4943 Marlborough succeeded in all of his goals save that of wrecking the French army, and the French had a strategic victory only in the sense that they didn’t lose badly enough to be forced to the negotiating table as they had worst feared. It did slow down the allied tempo of success slightly but it didn’t really turn the war in their favour either, at least not in the short term, the allies still had the initiative for the next 2-3 years. Marlborough still succeeded in taking the vital fortresses of Mons, St. Vith, Douai, and Bouchain. At the time that he was recalled at the end of 1711 (partly to do with high casualties of Malplaquet but much more due to other aspects of domestic British politics), the only fortresses remaining in Vauban’s lines between Marlborough and Paris were Le Quesnoy (taken by Eugene the following year), Landrecies, and Cambrai. With those taken, the war could have been won on the Allies’ terms.
@@lahire4943 So the French were driven from the field at Malplaquet despite defending a powerfully fortified position, lost Mons soon after which was the whole thing that they were trying to prevent, Louis was so shaken by the defeat he came back to the negotiating table and Marlborough continued to kick French ass over the next several years, including Villars himself at Bouchain yet you call the battle a French Victory🤣🤣
Utterly delighted to see people who have not lost their sanity despite the constant cavils of pseudo-liberal charlatans. Britain once symbolised civilization, courage, and the will to transform mankind into something divine. The halcyon days are no more. What is left? A bunch of brutes who only want to extirpate any memory of men like Churchill, without being, in the least, aware of their sacrifice. This short clip is an apt tribute to Britain and her true heroes. Rule Britannia!
I get what they're trying to do here, but there were no Union Jacks at Blenheim. the battle took place in 1704, two years before the Treaty of Union was negotiated in 1706 before being passed the following January, 1707.
I visit this Battlefield two times, great place where you can see the troops in front of your inner eyes. Will vistit it again, ps . now I am reading a book called Man of honour , story from this Beattle . Greatings Ed
+labrynianrebel No. As an American ally I have to say give in to the tea... you deserve it... drink up... that was amazing! Feel as Britishy as you like! This rebel yank feels it too!
Mwuhahahaha! Our conversion of the former colonies has finally begun! Soon they shall unite with us once more!! MWUHAHAHAHAHA! I mean.. *cough* more tea? :)
Whatever opinions people want to form about Churchill, Uncle Winnie really saw himself and his role in history this way. I think he genuinely saw himself and the burden on his shoulders from this perspective.