Napoleon in Italy: Battle of Bassano (3/5) 

You gotta give praise to Wurmser the dude gets out general by Napoleon over and over again but despite that still manages to carry on without throwing in the towel! Says a lot about his character.

Wurmser's retreat towards Mantua reminded me a lot of Napoleon's retreat from Russia near the Berezina River. The Austrians were very lucky to find that bridge over the Tione River

"That autumn... he will face his most skilled opponent yet, Feldzeugmeister József Alvinczi; the first man to beat Napoleon Bonaparte in battle!". What an epic prelude to the next episode 🙏🏻

The ending gave me goosebumps. I am eager and worried about the next episode.

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I imagine Napoleon thinking: "Run Wurmser, run Austrians, I'll chase you wherever you go." This is the Napoleonic speed that will cause a lot of damage among the Coalition armies in the coming years. It has been an exciting and frenetic video from start to finish. I love how the Austrians plan to make a move and Napoleon not only beats them to it but he already has the right action prepared for such an eventuality. In addition, we begin to notice his independence with respect to the Directory that will end up leading him to govern France. On the battlefield one must act quickly and decisively, so his decision to pursue the Austrians instead of going to Germany not only saves the French war effort, but avoids possibly being defeated by Archduke Charles. Ironically Napoleon saves the war for France in Italy and Charles for Austria in Germany. The old Wurmser did not expect such attack and speed from Bonaparte, but his performance of continuing to Mantua was totally correct. It's great to see his heroic, if ineffective, actions against Napoleon. Massena's defeat at Cerea can easily be explained by the despair of the Austrians, who preferred to fight rather than surrender and forced their way through. And Massena's surprise attack may be because he wanted revenge for the previous defeat. That is also worth mentioning. And finally, after this last victorious campaign based on speed of movement, Napoleon's chances to win are greatly reduced. From now on, with barely an army in condition, exhausted, with very few reinforcements and barely 20,000 soldiers, he must use all his cunning and military genius to get ahead in the coming months. Once again, thanks to Epic History TV and PMF Productions for this great visual and historical work on Napoleon Bonaparte. My greetings

This portion of the campaign is not as flashy as Castiglione, but honestly, it's more impressive for that. The concentration for the opening was excellent. It speaks to an excellent handle on the details of the movements required. Also, it is an excellent use of the shock of the attack and knowing when you have the enemy beat. The decision to rip up the unrealistic plan put down by the Directory was timely and correct. The 2 day march through the Brenta valley to Bassano is just a jaw-dropping feat. From there, it was truly an excellent pursuit of the Austrians. The fact that Napeolon was on the cusp of catching and destroying the Austrian army after marching that far through difficult country again does him and his army immense credit. It's only really because of factors outside of Napoleon's control that he doesn't bag the whole Austrian army. San Giorgio is an excellent tactical concept and was executed brilliantly as well. This right here is Napoleon at his best. I think it's also important to not gloss over the Austrians in all this, and honestly, I can't censure Wurmser too much for this operation. It has all of the hallmarks of an offensive that was launched not because it was advisable but because the powers that be said their needs to be one. The decision to continue onto Mantau was the best of a lot of terribly options that Wurmser was presented with. Well next we are going to see what happens when Napoleon is presented with someone who is, while probably not an equal to him, able to plan a very good offensive and now Napoleon is more overstretched and exhausted than he was before Castiglione.

To see my small beautiful city of Mantova (in the past it was used the Latin name "Mantua") in one of your videos makes me so proud of our millennial history. I still live here and I have to say that, although lacking services and entertainment, I really love this little gem of a place that I am fortunate enough to call home.

Thank you for the detailed and quality work.

Got to admired how Wurmser & his Austrian army fought courageously to hold the line against Napoleon in the latter stages of this battle at Mantau. He was almost similar Russia's Field Marshel Kutuzov, and was still highly regarded by many as one of Austria's best remaining field commanders. Even after his defeat against Napoleon, many people including Bonaparate himself respected the 72-year-old Austrian

PLEASE PLEASE make Napoleon in Egypt after this. I love this series, it’s all I look forward to. Goats

This series is simply brilliant. I hope that other fronts of the Revolutionary Wars will be covered as well. At his age, Wurmser was a very good commander. It is shame that he got his staff and battle plans from Vienna's court and he had to follow them. Can't wait for the next episode.

AHHHHH. So good. What is there to live for? Another epic history episode.

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Yet another incredible video. Thank you again for this series Epic History. It is much appreciated!

Charles Nove's incredible voice really elevate these amazing videos to another level. Fantastic work guys!!!

Thank you Epic History TV for being the best channel in all of RU-vid!

I hope you enjoy the new video! This time Napoleon's chasing the Austrians through the Italian valleys, with help some future big names of the Empire - Murat, Lannes, Victor, et al. You can support the channel and get early access to new videos at www.patreon.com/EpicHistoryTV. Thanks to Curiosity Stream for sponsoring the video. Go to curiositystream.com/EPICCURIOSITY and use code EPICCURIOSITY to save 25% off today!

18:20 only a man who has a name that epic is allowed to hand napoleon his first defeat

Love the series! If you can keep making these up until 1805, then the entire story of Napoleon would be complete by you guys! I would be forever thankful! Keep doing what you're doing!

I’ve watched every Napoleon video literally dozens of times. I’m super excited for the day when I can watch the entire Napoleon saga including the Egyptian campaign, 18 Brumaire, Second Italian campaign, Marengo and some material on Napoleon as a ruler. Thanks Epic History!

Your videos are one of the best. I learned more about Napoleon and his masterpiece than I did in school. So great, detailed and elaborate! Good job!

I'm really liking this story of Napoleon's earlier campaigns a lot. These video's keep getting more and more interesting. I hope it's not too long before we see the next in this series.

NEXT EPISODE PLEASE, THESE ARE THE BEST VIDEOS ON YOUR SITE

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What a reveal and what a name, the ending was great. Your Napolean documentaries are always so amazing. Also huge shout out to Keith Rocco, wow his stuff is amazing.

The race of Wumrser’s army race to Mantua was genuinely frightening I can feel the anxiety from here

Account of a citizen seeing a French infantry division entering their city "The first infantryman entered; he was tall and thin with a pale face, covered in black, scrubby hair […] We were amazed at his garb: he had a short cape covering his body, on his head was a small battered hat, of an indescribable shape, but pushed so far back and at such an insolent angle that the face and hat were for us the object of great amazement. The cloth trousers were dirty and exceedingly torn; his feet were bare in his worn out shoes; a small hairy dog watched his mouth very attentively as he bit off large chunks of bread to throw to him. Just imagine it! A soldier with a dog on a leash and half a loaf stuck on the end of his bayonet; from his musket hung a goose and on his hat, instead of insignia, gleamed a pewter spoon."

This is so good. The tension and thematic feeling you portray while being so factual and true to history in your videos is astonishing. Thank you for your work.

I was waiting for this next episode. The first two in this series had me hooked like a good series of books that keep extending the story and one can't wait for the next one.

This is the coolest series yall have done. Napoleon's come up is as interesting as his time in power. If not more because he's working with less and is even more hands on than he was as head of state.

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Yes! Been watching Part 1 and 2 constantly!

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The content from Epic History TV just gets better, and BETTER. What a cliffhanger for this episode!!! This series in particular is my favorite yet. So well produced. Love everything you do.

Not to take away from Napoleon’s achievement on this campaign, it does seem that history has been unfair to the Austrians during this period. Like their French counterparts, I imagine they were seen as a secondary front to fight the enemy. While they fought hard and bravely in many cases, they were facing a military titan in Napoleon. Edit: Those animations are stunning by the way.

Ahhh, perfect evening!

These videos are so well researched and written. The narration and the graphics are superb and feel almost iconic after following this channel since the Waterloo video. Thank you for the hard work and continuing the series!

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Excellent content once again! Charles Nove's voice must be immortalized for all time. Such an epic, dramatic and unique tone. Literally the heart of Epic History TV. No offence to the massive effort of everyone behind the scenes. Thank you.

Addicted to these videos, and love the high-quality production as always!

Your channel continues to put out easily some of the most engaging history content out there. The mix of animated maps, quotes, paintings, etc is incredible. Well done, and can’t wait for the next one.

It's almost sad to not experience in a lifetime this level of tactical and strategic brilliance 😢

Brilliant! I've really enjoy all three of these videos. Excellent work as always guys 😊👍

I absolutely love this channel. Please continue to cover any and all things Napoleon related. Great work!

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Fantastic video as always! You're creating easily the best quality documentaries on RU-vid! Would love to see you cover The Thirty Years War or The Deluge at some point!

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I have been waiting for this video for so long I am sure it will be amazing as always 👍

Epic History - you really should be so proud. Your videos are breath-taking and so interesting. You narrator is absolutely perfect for telling these stories. Really well done and thank you so much for making these videos!

The artwork and dramatic effect of the chase was amazing.

YES YES YES!

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This series is fantastic. I am eager to see more of it.

An excellent visual and narrative description of Austria's penultimate attempt to relieve the siege of Mantua. Andrew Roberts' otherwise brilliant bio of Napoleon falls short on details of many campaigns and battles so this artful production is yet another gem which clears up any ambiguities. Bravo and many thanks

Love this series ! Please keep them coming!

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Great video as always. Can't wait for the next one

Such a wonderful documentary. Production value through the roof 🙌

my fav series ! Thank you Epic History TV for the continuous uploads

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Man i like this way of documentary. I was always in to books but this brings a whole new way of how tactics come to live . Keep them coming!!!

please create the continuation of this. can’t wait to see how napoleons italy campaign continues!

I can't express how good of a video this is.

Such a great vid, can't wait for the next episode

This show should be aired on TV, it would be such a success.

Awesome as always

Beautiful Video Epic History TV!

quite an exciting battle sequence. Well presented.

This video is a masterpiece. Could you please tell me the name of the soundtrack used during Wurmser´s retreat?

Awesome as usual

What is name of the soundtrack at the beggining?

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What an amazing interesting series, I will always be excited for when another episode arrives!

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hard to believe napoleon is live really his military victories are absolutely brilliant.

the story telling is unequaled. i love the chase down the Brenta Valley. Captivating

Fantastic Video, can't wait for the next one

Definitely going to enjoy this

I totally can’t wait to see the battle of Arcole.

Thank you so much for the video epic history tv. Your series Napoleon in Italy has helped me with a school presentation on military leadership.

OMG! This is so amazing. I've been waiting this a long time

What a well told account ....the maps show so much we would never understand without

The best series on Napoleon that exists on RU-vid. Thanks!

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Now I'm genuinely hyped about next part.

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I love this series so much! And as a lot of the comments say, you get ever more awestruck when learning in detail the continuous string of astonishing feats of Napoleon's command . This really feels like Epic History, each part feels like a chapter of some epic fiction series, by the end of each one I just can't stand to wait to see what happens next! Excellent script 👌

Amazing content as always.

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11:35 the pursuit is a masterpiece.

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awesome vid as always, thank you ehtv

outstanding as always