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Welcome to Kings and Generals, the premier YouTube channel for anyone interested in military history. Our channel is dedicated to providing high-quality educational content that explores some of the most significant military campaigns, battles, and strategies throughout history.Our team of passionate historians and military experts are committed to delivering accurate and engaging content that is accessible to viewers of all levels. From the ancient world to the modern era, we cover a wide range of topics with a focus on in-depth analysis and informative discussions.Our videos feature detailed maps, graphics, and animations that bring historical events to life and make them easier to understand. Kings and Generals is the go-to resource for anyone looking to learn more about military history.Join our community of history enthusiasts and discover the fascinating world of military history with Kings and Generals.

  1. 2h ago

    Samnites: Rome’s Early Nemesis - Ancient Civilizations DOCUMENTARY

    Get 42% off the Prism by bundling it with a Case at https://dbrand.com/kingsandgenerals and use code KINGSANDGENERALSThe Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations continues with a video on the history of the Samnites. Before Rome ruled Italy, the rugged heart of the peninsula belonged to peoples like the Samnites—fierce, flexible, and far more than “Roman enemies.” This episode explores who the Samnites were: their Oscan language, mountainous homeland of Samnium, hillfort networks, sanctuaries, and a religion shaped by Heracles and Mefitis. We trace their rise from Iron Age communities to a confederation that forced Rome to rethink war itself after the humiliation at the Caudine Forks. From the First to the Third Samnite War, we follow shifting alliances, frontier battles across Campania, Apulia, and Latium, and the decisive clash at Sentinum. Learn how Rome’s move from hoplite lines to the manipular legion changed military history—and how “Romanization” was as much negotiation and ambition as conquest. If you love deep dives into pre-Roman Italy, Etruscans, Magna Graecia, and the real story behind Rome’s rise, this one’s for you.🎥 Watch more than 230+ other exclusive videos on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/joinArabia Before Islam: Religion, Society, Culture: https://youtu.be/07OsSSt0ytcVandals: https://youtu.be/-IpbeEW6I9YHow Rome Conquered Greece: https://youtu.be/v5q1rerf-qwDid the Trojan War Really Happen: https://youtu.be/12eHJL2yRtkDemosthenes: https://youtu.be/ABS1iepXG0UAncient Greek Politics and Diplomacy: https://youtu.be/MVnp4NilDLIPyrrhic Wars: https://youtu.be/2QBA6ZPmj3QAncient Macedonia before Alexander the Great and Philip II: https://youtu.be/FXX1FVYysjQDiplomatic Genius of Philip of Macedon: https://youtu.be/yVTrkESkuTwEtruscans: https://youtu.be/FkySjRwUteEBosporan Kingdom: https://youtu.be/ltikjXUiAC4Ancient Greek State in Bactria: https://youtu.be/IQATsepKoLEThe Greco-Chinese War Over the Heavenly Horses: https://youtu.be/g6Rphg_lwwMAncient Greek Kingdom in India: https://youtu.be/ZxJk4KHZxi8Script: Camilla ZevianiAnimation: Arb Paninken http://bit.ly/2Ow3oC8Narration: Liam Taylor✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals✔ Podcast ► http://www.kingsandgenerals.net/podcast/✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_GeneralsProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com00:00:00 - Italy Before Rome & Samnite Setup00:02:20 - Origins, Homeland & Early Culture00:09:23 - Religion, Deities & Sacred Groves00:11:12 - Centralization, Sanctuaries & Hillforts00:13:29 - Samnite Wars: Rome vs. Samnium00:16:51 - Caudine Forks & Roman Manipular Reform00:20:23 - Third War & Battle of Sentinum00:23:20 - Aftermath, Romanization & LegacySources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cBNZFp-XZ2AK-dkOZFhLI1HnoIZmbVqQ8BiSmxg_BC4/edit?usp=sharing#Documentary #Samnites #Rome

    Samnites: Rome’s Early Nemesis - Ancient Civilizations DOCUMENTARY

  2. 5h ago

    Is Mulan historical?

    💻Go to https://nordvpn.com/kingsandgenerals and use code kingsandgenerals to get 70% off a 3-year plan and an extra month for free. Protect yourself online today!Our animated historical documentary series on the history of China continues with a video on the legendary Mulan. Is there a truth to the modern incarnation of her story where she fights against the Huns? What is real history and what is the myth?Playlist on Chinese History: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX7-09r2c5HvE8OHFwePbgV6Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgeneralsWe are grateful to our patrons and sponsors, who made this video possible: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_RlpYcXb7Q-bF6Lyv0NZHeg_49HuX_oifliX5Rt6Ny0/edit?usp=sharingThe video was made by our friend András Szente-Dzsida while the script was researched and written by Matt HollisThis video was narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ)✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals✔ Podcast ► https://kingsandgenerals.libsyn.com/ iTunes: https://apple.co/2QTuMNG✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_GeneralsProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com#Documentary #Mulan #China

    Is Mulan historical?

  3. 11h ago

    Battle of Plassey 1757 - British Conquest of India Begins DOCUMENTARY

    🎮Support our channel by downloading Dragon Champions from http://www.patron.me/kingsandgeneralsDC and get 500 dracoins, 250.000 gold, 500 energy, 100 autobattle tickets or 10 shards of Korkrim!In our new animated historical documentary, we will cover the battle of Plassey of 1757 between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal. This battle happened within the Seven Years' War and during the fall of the Mughal Empire, and was decisive in terms of the British conquest of India.Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgeneralsWe are grateful to our patrons and sponsors, who made this video possible: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_RlpYcXb7Q-bF6Lyv0NZHeg_49HuX_oifliX5Rt6Ny0/edit?usp=sharingThe script for this video was written by Leo Stone and narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ)Machinimas were made on the Total War: Empire engine by Malay Archer (https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates)✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals✔ Podcast ► https://kingsandgenerals.libsyn.com/ iTunes: https://apple.co/2QTuMNG✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_GeneralsProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com#Documentary #Plassey #India

    Battle of Plassey 1757 - British Conquest of India Begins DOCUMENTARY

  4. 17h ago

    Battle of Kulikovo 1380 - Rus-Mongol Wars DOCUMENTARY

    🔫Support us by registering and playing the game via this link: https://tanks.ly/2GyJK4N use the code "TANKTASTIC" to get 7 premium days, 500 Gold, Premium soviet Tank: T-127!Our animated historical documentary on the history of the Mongols, continues with a video on the late Golden Horde, as Mami and Tokthamysh wrestle for power, while the Rus princes led by Dmitri Donskoi rise in a rebellion peaking in the epic battle of Kulikovo in 1380. Timur is coming...History of the Mongols Podcast - http://www.kingsandgenerals.net/podcast/ https://apple.co/2QTuMNG http://bit.ly/2QDF7y0 https://spoti.fi/2UBmyuOSources:- Арсеньев Б. В. Москва и Куликовская битва- Christian, David. A History of Russia, Central Asia and Mongolia, vol II., Inner Eurasia from the Mongol Empire to Today, 1260-2000. Wiley-Blackwell, 2018.- Halperin, Charles J.”The Battle of Kulikovo Field (1380) In History and Historical Memory.” ---- Kritika: Explorations in Russian and Eurasian History 14 no. 4 (2013): 853-864. - Martin, Jane. Medieval Russia, 980-1584 2nd Edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008. - May, Timothy, The Mongol Conquests in World History. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 2018.- Parppei, Kati M.J., The Battle of Kulikovo Reought: ‘The First National Feat.’ Leiden: Brill, 2017.Previous videos on Mongol invasions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX6rwW39kRuJ-DvG4hE7vEFCSupport us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgeneralsWe are grateful to our patrons and sponsors, who made this video possible: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_RlpYcXb7Q-bF6Lyv0NZHeg_49HuX_oifliX5Rt6Ny0/edit?usp=sharingThe script for this video was developed by Jack Wilson - The Jackmeister. Check out his channel dedicated to the history of the Mongols: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQEYhWVV3V-ItwJE-kgRd9wThis video was narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ)Machinimas were made on Total War: Attila engine by MalayArcher (https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates)✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals✔ Podcast ► https://kingsandgenerals.libsyn.com/ iTunes: https://apple.co/2QTuMNG✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_GeneralsProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com#Documentary #Mongols #Kulikovo

    Battle of Kulikovo 1380 - Rus-Mongol Wars DOCUMENTARY

  5. 20h ago

    Ueda Castle 1585 - Sengoku Jidai DOCUMENTARY

    🎥 Watch more than 230+ other exclusive videos on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/joinSupport Kings and Generals:✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals✔ PayPal ► https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kingsandgenerals✔ Bitcoin (BTC)► bc1qe0a9266ksksncp44flhgrwex5sm94w3y576z7t✔ Ethereum (ETH)► 0x6F453dBc50F21816dCe8fdaE797AA9071c8d3a8a✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgeneralsKings and Generals animated historical series on the history of Japan continues with a new series on Sengoku Jidai, as we start with the episode describing early campaigns of Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, as we describe the rise of Hideyoshi and the battles of Okehazama, Inabayama, Kanegasaki, Nagashima, Tottori and Takamatsu (https://youtu.be/Dybk4hnp0dA). Akechi Mitsuhide's betrayal of Nobunaga at the Honnō-ji Incident, led to the conflict between him and Hideyoshi and the battle of Yamazaki. In the aftermath, Oda Nobunaga's inheritance came into question, leading to the battle of Shizugatake (https://youtu.be/w4Rir_yI3Rg). All this led to the clash between Hideyoshi and Ieyaus during the Komaki-Nagakute campaign (https://youtu.be/cKmcnH49sUE), followed by Hideyoshi’s conquests of Kii, Shikoku, and Kyushu (https://youtu.be/bT11N6eaBIM), followed by the Odawara campaign and Hideyoshi's final battle for Japan (https://youtu.be/VcKq7pxoxhI), followed by the rise of Tokugawa Ieyasu (https://youtu.be/kQaRauHgRbY) and his struggle against the Takeda amidst betrayals and battles of the Tiger of Kai (https://youtu.be/UjQhPFI94hA) and then the battle of Nagshino in 1575 and the last of Takeda at Tenmokuzan in 1582 (https://youtu.be/vWGEJSuxPm4), followed by the First Battle of Ueda 1585, where Tokugawa Ieyasu was outfoxed.More videos on the history of Japan:Rise of Oda Nobunaga - Battle of Okehazama 1560: https://youtu.be/plDSW1MaYWIHow American Occupation Changed Japanese Culture: https://youtu.be/olR9sOeR8oQHow Japan Became an Economic Powerhouse: https://youtu.be/6IIvo2KOASkJapan and the US Occupation: https://youtu.be/tIZ-pMjCaBYWhat Happened to the German and Japanese POWs? https://youtu.be/JLK1xQV9B84Ainu - History of the Indigenous people of Japan: https://youtu.be/5tnK2FK2298Japanese Warrior Women - Female Samurai: Japanese Warrior Women - Female SamuraiJapanese-Korean Imjin War: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ENmMCS42XY&list=PLaBYW76inbX7o_R7dg4OTZrnUTi_fYTILReal Ghost of Tsushima: https://youtu.be/11Y_Q1w-d_EKhalkhin Gol 1939 - Soviet–Japanese War: https://youtu.be/GGwUlET2tbwWilliam Adams: Story of the English Samurai in Japan: https://youtu.be/2aVshthzRukMongols: Invasions of Japan 1274 and 1281: https://youtu.be/7FxBjEbEPX0Yasuke: Story of the African Samurai in Japan: https://youtu.be/0RZaHgXEhJ4Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905 - Battle of Tsushima: https://youtu.be/jm4w2n1KjfQSamurai: Outsiders to Legends: https://youtu.be/cKyEkgf_Z5ASamurai Who Survived Two Mongol Invasions: https://youtu.be/DXKHpu8GHyk The video was made by Talha Sial, while the script was researched and written by Dimitris Koutsoumis. This video was narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ). The art was created by Nargiz Isaeva. Machinimas made using Total War: Shogun 2 engine, Shogun 2 HD mod and reShade mod✔ Podcast ► http://www.kingsandgenerals.net/podcast/✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_GeneralsBibliography: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19A2_dEG2cG7_TDcHgqxleWDTvbCxPBdr8wbyYtQAEIg/edit?usp=sharing00:00:00 - Masayuki’s Trap at Ueda00:02:04 - Tenshō-Jingō War Erupts00:06:33 - Uesugi & Hōjō Join the Scramble00:08:14 - Ieyasu Invades Kai and Shinano00:10:21 - Ku

    Ueda Castle 1585 - Sengoku Jidai DOCUMENTARY

  6. 23h ago

    Third Crusade 1189-1192: From Hattin to Jaffa DOCUMENTARY

    🎥 Join our YouTube members and patrons to unlock more than 180 exclusive videos: youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or patron: https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals and Paypal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kingsandgenerals as well!In our new animated historical documentary, we will cover the Third Crusade, from the battle of Hattin that spurred the European kings into action to the battle of Jaffa. We will talk about the battles of Iconium, Acre and Arsuf, with the likes of Saladin, Richard Lionheart, Frederick Barbarossa, Order of the Hashashins and others playing major roles.Kings and Generals Full Length Documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX5i81Dml0VEQqxWoJVueilrSupport us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgeneralsWe are grateful to our patrons and sponsors, who made this video possible: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_RlpYcXb7Q-bF6Lyv0NZHeg_49HuX_oifliX5Rt6Ny0/edit?usp=sharingThe video, alongside Machinima for it was created by Malay Archer http://bit.ly/2HjS2zP while the script video was written by Matt Hollis.This video was narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ)✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals✔ Podcast ► https://kingsandgenerals.libsyn.com/ iTunes: https://apple.co/2QTuMNG✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_GeneralsProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com#Documentary #ThirdCrusade #Saladin

    Third Crusade 1189-1192: From Hattin to Jaffa DOCUMENTARY

  7. 1d ago

    Hashashins: Origins of the Order of Assassins

    💻Make your life easier and try Dashlane on your first device @ http://www.dashlane.com/kingsOur animated historical documentary series on the elite warriors of the past continues with a video on the Hashashins, the Muslim order, which managed to create an independent state using assassinations and subterfuge during the period of Seljuk and Mongol conquests and Crusades. Previous videos on the armies and tactics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX5Jmy5E740LBDVk25VhObDiSupport us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals or Paypal: http://paypal.me/kingsandgeneralsWe are grateful to our patrons and sponsors, who made this video possible: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_RlpYcXb7Q-bF6Lyv0NZHeg_49HuX_oifliX5Rt6Ny0/edit?usp=sharingThe video was made by our friend Oğuz Tunç http://bit.ly/2H6oRjw while the script was researched and written by Matt HollisThis video was narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ)✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals✔ Podcast ► https://kingsandgenerals.libsyn.com/ iTunes: https://apple.co/2QTuMNG✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_GeneralsProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com#Documentary #Hashashins #Assassins

    Hashashins: Origins of the Order of Assassins

  8. 1d ago

    Kupiansk Crisis: Lines Buckling - Russian Invasion of Ukraine

    🎥 Watch 230+ exclusive videos on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/joinSupport Kings and Generals:✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals✔ PayPal ► https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kingsandgenerals✔ Bitcoin (BTC)► bc1qe0a9266ksksncp44flhgrwex5sm94w3y576z7t✔ Ethereum (ETH)► 0x6F453dBc50F21816dCe8fdaE797AA9071c8d3a8a✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgeneralsKings and Generals animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with another video on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine with the updates of September 2025. Donald Trump’s surprising policy reversal toward Ukraine has reignited international debate, while Russia faces mounting fuel shortages following Ukrainian drone strikes on vital energy infrastructure. On the battlefield, Russian forces intensify pressure around Kupiansk, Lyman, and the Dobropillia sector, experimenting with new infiltration tactics using motorcycles, drones, and small infantry units to minimize losses. Meanwhile, Ukraine strikes back across Crimea and deep into Russian territory, creating serious logistical and economic challenges for Moscow. Diplomatic tensions are also rising. NATO countries are responding to repeated Russian provocations in European airspace, and Trump’s recent meeting with Zelensky hints at potential deliveries of Tomahawk missiles—possibly the most game-changing weapon in Ukraine’s arsenal yet. We break down the latest front-line developments, shifting alliances, new weapon deliveries, and what Trump’s renewed anti-Russian rhetoric might mean for the future of this war.Pacific War Series: youtu.be/MEgIHN63ojU?list=PLaBYW76inbX4kE52CPUvx8gZ7CQyjweEgModern Warfare series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX4NYr_WkbaW5KfYwqTAxn08Video: Leif SickScript: Turgut GambarNarration: Officially Devin✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals✔ Podcast ► http://www.kingsandgenerals.net/podcast/✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_GeneralsProduction Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com00:00:00 - Trump’s U-Turn & Fuel Strain00:02:48 - Battlefield Overview & Kupiansk, Dobropillia 00:04:41 - New Russian Tactics & Drones00:07:20 - Mass Strikes; Ukraine Retaliates00:09:38 - Diplomacy: Aid, Sanctions, Tomahawks00:15:15 - Russian Airspace Provocations in Europe00:16:16 - Conclusion & Documented Losses#Documentary #Pokrovsk #Ukraine #UkraineConflict #RussiaUkraine #globalcrisis

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Welcome to Kings and Generals, the premier YouTube channel for anyone interested in military history. Our channel is dedicated to providing high-quality educational content that explores some of the most significant military campaigns, battles, and strategies throughout history.Our team of passionate historians and military experts are committed to delivering accurate and engaging content that is accessible to viewers of all levels. From the ancient world to the modern era, we cover a wide range of topics with a focus on in-depth analysis and informative discussions.Our videos feature detailed maps, graphics, and animations that bring historical events to life and make them easier to understand. Kings and Generals is the go-to resource for anyone looking to learn more about military history.Join our community of history enthusiasts and discover the fascinating world of military history with Kings and Generals.

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    Kings and Generals
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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