Battle of Torvioll, 1444 ⚔️ Skanderbeg's Rebellion - Rise of the Albanian Dragon ⚔️ DOCUMENTARY

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    🚩 Skanderbeg, a national hero of the Albanians, was the first to organize a league of Albanian princes, over which he was appointed commander in chief, in 1444. For twenty two years, in the period 1444-66, he effectively repulsed 13 Turkish invasions. His successful resistance to the Ottoman armies made him a hero throughout the Western world.
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  • @HistoryMarche
    @HistoryMarche  Před rokem +60

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    • @wilibodokia3531
      @wilibodokia3531 Před rokem +1

      Put the Zenit battle with Georgian subtitles🇬🇪🇬🇪

    • @doubleheadeagle4008
      @doubleheadeagle4008 Před rokem +1

      No totally wrong. The title was from the shqip: Without/Ske - nder/Honour. NOT ISKANDER!
      In the Time of Ske-nder there is no Turks, Jugoslavs and Greeks.
      Only Orthodox, Catholic and Muslim Geg&Tosk.

    • @andresbarros4525
      @andresbarros4525 Před rokem +1

      Qàqqqq

    • @brokenbridge6316
      @brokenbridge6316 Před rokem +1

      This is the start of a nice series. One that I would be greatly interested in seeing all the way through. I just hope you don't neglect the other series that you have going too much.

    • @vertabun427
      @vertabun427 Před rokem

      Hey thanks historymarche I can't wait to electrocute my face

  • @michaelsinger4638
    @michaelsinger4638 Před rokem +491

    Skanderbeg was a mad lad. Never lost a battle despite facing such high odds.

    • @stayhungry1503
      @stayhungry1503 Před rokem +42

      yeah imo hes in the top 5 of all commanders of all time. its just insane what he managed to do. he was in a tiny area all the time with his back against the wall against all odds.

    • @dudimenthegreat9886
      @dudimenthegreat9886 Před rokem +1

      Horses.

    • @rohansensei5708
      @rohansensei5708 Před rokem +13

      He lost 2 times
      He wasn’t undefeated but had a high win rating nonetheless

    • @mythicalumut6174
      @mythicalumut6174 Před rokem +8

      He did lose a few times, one of them being the Battle of Krujë in 1450, 3 years before the Ottomans took Constantinople.

    • @mattcorsi1969
      @mattcorsi1969 Před rokem

      Bastard, why you spoiling the story 😂 now I don't care to see the video to the end

  • @drangue9017
    @drangue9017 Před rokem +137

    Skanderbeg is forgotten in Europe today, but back then he was THE STAR. The Pope even wanted to make him the leader of the new Crusade, but unfortunately he died in Ancona. He was awarded the title "Athleta Christi". Fought against the Ottomans, at that time the most powerful army in Europe and Asia Minor, and at the same time against the Venetians, who also had very good armies. And he traveled to Naples to help the local ruler in suppressing a revolt. Even Sultan Mehmet, the conqueror of Constantinople, had great respect for him and called him the shield and sword of Europe. Even Vivaldi wrote an opera in his name. He won 25 battles against the Ottomans, which, as already mentioned, had the most powerful army in Europe and Asia Minor, and always outnumbered, sometimes even 3 times behind. Who knows how many more victories he won in his time with the Ottomans? Anyone who says Skanderbeg is nothing special is quite simply an idiot.

    • @HannaMillerModel
      @HannaMillerModel Před 10 měsíci +3

      Turkish got the most advances army in 15 century they are Braveheart and lions ,but Gjergj was Ace of that Century, Italians call it Legendary warrior of all time ,his fight with the most supremacy army who terrorize all Europe he should call The terror of all terrors.He got many Braves man in his army ,Lek Dukagjini who was more.powerfull than Scanderbeg was more worrior,Lek.was more.powerfull than him but Scanderbeg made All Arbror principate united with Lidhja e Lezhes .Scanderbeg fight Venice and Otomans in same Year ,Made a victory evan for King Ferdinand.Were Albanian are united they say we born in war and in war we die.If other nation don't have fear to kill we dont have fear to die.Gjergj Kastrioti have God skills for fight he deserves a great Hollywood movie to honor him .

    • @HannaMillerModel
      @HannaMillerModel Před 10 měsíci

      He use Albanian terrain or better Arbnor like his advantages,he use mountains ⛰️ rivers Forrester and marriage to united alliance with other great Albanian as his best weapon 👏

    • @erickbehari6740
      @erickbehari6740 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@HannaMillerModelLek Dukagjini stronger than Skanderbeg😂 ? Lek Zaharia humiliated Lek Dukagjini infront of Dukagjini soldiers at the Skanderbeg wedding

    • @HannaMillerModel
      @HannaMillerModel Před 10 měsíci

      @erickbehari6740 they had meet each other only in front Otomans ,he was a king of north and was strong like Gjin :)

    • @TooAlbanianForAlbania
      @TooAlbanianForAlbania Před 6 měsíci

      True, people only say as "France, Russia and Britain managed to beat the ottomans!!"

  • @llplanas
    @llplanas Před rokem +161

    This guy deserves a movie or TV series

    • @rafaelkokas1531
      @rafaelkokas1531 Před rokem +9

      There is a movie about him that have been created in 1950s or 1960s during communist regiment in Albania . It's a soviet-albanian production film . But there's a need about a modern film about him with better graphics and sounds .

    • @reefmohammed3553
      @reefmohammed3553 Před rokem +2

      No he is not deserve to have a movie or series,

    • @robyrobert6576
      @robyrobert6576 Před rokem +7

      Yes the Dream for all albanian people.

    • @shqipemalesore2620
      @shqipemalesore2620 Před 10 měsíci +6

      ​@@robyrobert6576How "the dream"?He was damn real😂😂😂😂🇦🇱💪

    • @1claudiusgothicus
      @1claudiusgothicus Před 8 měsíci

      @@reefmohammed3553 why do you say that Mohammed?
      though I agree that hollywood should not make a movie about him. They would degenerate him. no movie about Skanderbeg in Holly degenerate wood.

  • @Boxghost102
    @Boxghost102 Před rokem +426

    There's an entire clan of Albanians working at my job. They were thoroughly impressed I knew who Skanderbeg was. The biggest guy of them had Skanderbeg tattooed on his bicep.

    • @jamesabestos2800
      @jamesabestos2800 Před rokem +25

      One of the most underrated generals

    • @yibithehispanic
      @yibithehispanic Před rokem +6

      Didn't they had an issue that Skanderbeg converted back to Christianity?

    • @arbanpocesta805
      @arbanpocesta805 Před rokem +49

      @@yibithehispanic albania was christian at the time once the ottomans conqured albania then islam started to spread there

    • @yibithehispanic
      @yibithehispanic Před rokem +4

      @@arbanpocesta805 Yes indeed, that's why I'm asking if the modern albanians have any issues with Skanderbeg conversion to Christianity

    • @arbanpocesta805
      @arbanpocesta805 Před rokem +57

      @@yibithehispanic if u no anything about Albania then u would know nationality comes before religion its one of the most religious tolerant countries i dont kno if its the current pope or the one before this one. That made his first visit to albania because 3 diffrent religions coexist together in harmony Plus albania was considered an athiest country for about 30 years We love our national hero regardless of religion

  • @vladconstantinminea
    @vladconstantinminea Před rokem +343

    Fun fact, in Romania instead of arm wrestling we say Skanderbeg.

    • @Andy34_24
      @Andy34_24 Před rokem +52

      Actually it may have a connection with him because he loved arm wrestling, to convince people to join him he have to proof that he was strong, one of the tests was arm wrestling with them,

    • @g.d.1722
      @g.d.1722 Před rokem +6

      Same in BG

    • @autariatalili
      @autariatalili Před rokem +1

      I wonder why?

    • @secretnoname9792
      @secretnoname9792 Před rokem +1

      indeed , now i woke up too , i’m from ro too

    • @redking82
      @redking82 Před rokem +10

      ​@@autariatalili The legend says that he had very strong arms and that no one ever managed to beat him. Maybe that's why!

  • @g.d.1722
    @g.d.1722 Před rokem +162

    Greetings to the Albanians from your friends in Bulgaria!
    Skanderbeg is legendary. He lived and fought during the darkest age in the Balkans. The Black Death had decimated the population, the Christians were disunited and fragmented into multiple feudal states and thus fell to the Ottomans. Still he fought to the end!

    • @dand7763
      @dand7763 Před rokem +8

      exactly this tactic use Ottomans to dominate Balkans...they speculate the individualism of these states ,defeating them one by one

    • @bongeyedolly1732
      @bongeyedolly1732 Před rokem

      What do you think of modern day Turks constantly saying the Ottoman Empire was kind and fair by empire standards and even saying it was the best thing to happen to Europe?

    • @1claudiusgothicus
      @1claudiusgothicus Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thanks friend! really appreciate it. best regards to you and the great Bulgarian people.

    • @TooAlbanianForAlbania
      @TooAlbanianForAlbania Před 6 měsíci +2

      As an Albanian, thanks for the support. Though it was easy for Skanderbeg since he knew the ottoman tactic.
      Love Bulgaria from Albania :)

    • @TooAlbanianForAlbania
      @TooAlbanianForAlbania Před 6 měsíci +1

      ​@@bongeyedolly1732yea.. some nationalist Turks just think the ottomans were kind and friendly, I can't blame them. Some schools teach their kids that their country was always friendly

  •  Před rokem +470

    The fact that Albania currently has the symbols of this great general as its flag is a sample of how important he was, I hardly knew anything about his history, but this video encouraged me to read more about him. I love that this channel talks about impressive military leaders from the rest of Europe, who are generally ignored. The fact of knowing the tactics of his adversaries made him a very difficult opponent for the Ottomans, I hope to see more videos about his history.

    • @clarkblount7788
      @clarkblount7788 Před rokem

      And now your society are known as pimps and criminals. Congratulations.

    • @adamkarasakal8879
      @adamkarasakal8879 Před rokem +3

      That explains why Albanians hate Turkish people as a Turk I was always confused bc I thought they were big time Allies like Bosnia and Kosovo and turkey I thought Albania was our brothers too but they have a flag that’s anti Turk or ottoman but they turned Muslim from ottoman and they are Muslim today so why do they keep the flag do they also ally to Serbia I feel like skanderbeg is someone Serbia should look up to not Albania , but I don’t know the history so I’m just saying what comes to my mind from a Turkish perspective when I hear that about Albanians flag

    • @clarkblount7788
      @clarkblount7788 Před rokem +28

      @@adamkarasakal8879 They didn't convert by choice....dur.

    • @SpaceMarine500
      @SpaceMarine500 Před rokem +31

      @@adamkarasakal8879 Turks converted Albanians to Islam by force

    • @sincina4094
      @sincina4094 Před rokem +19

      Dude he was not Albanian! He was Serbian! His Father and Mother was Serbian! His Brother and all his family is burried in Orthodox Monostery in Hilandar!

  • @mevlanisufi2100
    @mevlanisufi2100 Před rokem +616

    Is this going to be a series of Skanderbeg? He has many impressive victorious over the Ottomans.

    • @SolidAvenger1290
      @SolidAvenger1290 Před rokem +46

      I really hope so. In par with the Hannibal series against the Romans and Eugene of Savoy against the Ottomans. Really highlighting Eastern Europe's deep history

    • @MMadesen
      @MMadesen Před rokem +27

      ​@@SolidAvenger1290 I woudnt say on par with Hannibal. But definitely interesting

    • @SolidAvenger1290
      @SolidAvenger1290 Před rokem +6

      @Mortimer Madesen agreed. I meant how HistoryMarche has three series now to showcase into 2023.

    • @malokaloMPK
      @malokaloMPK Před rokem +21

      ​@@MMadesen in contrast with Hannibal , Skenderbeg was never defeated .

    • @angelopueyygarcia43
      @angelopueyygarcia43 Před rokem +1

      @@malokaloMPK too bad the western powers fucked him over

  • @ErtugrulMOzbey
    @ErtugrulMOzbey Před rokem +138

    As a turkish person, thank you for the content, a very talented general, a lesson for many, my respect to the good and friend Albanians.

    • @jamesabestos2800
      @jamesabestos2800 Před rokem

      Turkey vs Albania
      Nah I'm jk

    • @gjergjdedja356
      @gjergjdedja356 Před 10 měsíci +10

      Otomans Empire got to many lions man we respect Turks too.

    • @bigcatsliontiger
      @bigcatsliontiger Před 10 měsíci +1

      FUN FACTS :
      1- Skenderbeg( Đurađ castriot) was Orthodox Serbian by momther side , Epiriot from father side .
      2- He was part of Ottoman army but he run away with fake Ferman (sultan order paper) where he with that fake paper took under control mutiple castles .
      3- He became Vasal of Napoli and is known to live there for majority of his life and died there from malaria illness.
      3- His wars in Kruja that many people know that he was commander was false those wars were part of christian alliance from papat state , venetia , Napoli , etc where 100k troops take part . All albania land had not that many people from baby to old ones.
      4- He was unwanted by local population and lords like lek dukagjini , karl topia , Arianit golemi and even his nephew Hamza kastriot fight agaist him .
      5- His figure was unknow among albanians until 1920 after christian powers created albania they aslo created their heroes as they wanted .
      ( By the way this video albulena if you study it was just guerrilla ambushed attacks agaist Ottamans and not regular war , today modern counties call that war , terrorist war . )

    • @gjergjdedja356
      @gjergjdedja356 Před 10 měsíci

      @@bigcatsliontiger dot speak like idiot serbs be more educate,dot say bollshit only his mother was with Montenegro origine or maybe serbs ,Kastriot surname isnt with vic in the end

    • @instigator11985
      @instigator11985 Před 9 měsíci +8

      ​​@@bigcatsliontiger the ottoman turks named him in their archives as the arnaut, secondly there are arberesh people in Sicily bearing the last name of Castriota till today,go tell them that their famous forefather was a..serb, what a joke man for God sake!

  • @kumebannerlord
    @kumebannerlord Před rokem +405

    Good job for doing skanderbeg man. Absolutely love it. Hope u can cover more of his battles especially the Battle of Albulena

    • @DarkAngelZz59
      @DarkAngelZz59 Před rokem +9

      Good job being you, keep it up, you're doing great

    • @papazataklaattiranimam
      @papazataklaattiranimam Před rokem +7

      They even made a song about this battle🐙

    • @hxhxhdnxjxjf7557
      @hxhxhdnxjxjf7557 Před rokem

      In front of ALLAH AL-Aziz we will see who KmSkenderbeu was ...Looser

    • @assyriancrusader3760
      @assyriancrusader3760 Před rokem

      ​PAPAZA TAKLA ATTIRAN İMAM what's the name of the song?

    • @MerkurioBua
      @MerkurioBua Před rokem +12

      ALBULENA PRAP MOR PRITA PRITA
      NDAL SULLTAN O SE TERDHI DITA

  • @Uranium-bh7kt
    @Uranium-bh7kt Před 10 měsíci +43

    As a catholic albanian, this is a suprisingly well researched video, I applaud you for your work, I have learned things previousy unknown to me and found some bittersweet truths behind the legend and might of Gjergj Kastioti and other Albanian nobility, but for sure one thing is true, united under Christ anything is possible!

    • @GjekSelca
      @GjekSelca Před 9 měsíci

      Are you saying you’re Catholic first ?

    • @Uranium-bh7kt
      @Uranium-bh7kt Před 9 měsíci +6

      @@GjekSelca not really Im a Catholic Albanian(order didn't matter its just how its written), i have the religion you and my ancestors gave their life for , albanian history is deeply tied with catholicism whether you like it or not, religion and country are simlilar to me, but that doesn't necessarily indicate that an albanian muslim is less of a brother to me than a catholic one.

    • @GjekSelca
      @GjekSelca Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@Uranium-bh7kt dont disagree but you emphasizing "catholic" is not necessary unless one puts religion first - just checking you in :)

    • @Piloti.
      @Piloti. Před měsícem

      @@GjekSelca Rrnoft Arbnia dhe lavdi Krishtit

  • @nagyonbalogh
    @nagyonbalogh Před rokem +71

    Finally someone does justice to this military genius. Thanks HistoryMarche!

    • @rohansensei5708
      @rohansensei5708 Před rokem

      Finally? Many history channels already did they’re not the first.

    • @nagyonbalogh
      @nagyonbalogh Před rokem +1

      @@rohansensei5708 In this case I'm just I'll informed :)

  • @user-tt4sh2yy6r
    @user-tt4sh2yy6r Před rokem +81

    Finally Skanderberg getting some love instead of the over discussed Napolean and Hannibal.

    • @Hussarz
      @Hussarz Před 10 měsíci +1

      Napoleon had probably a larger success, in my opinion, fighting 3 major powers and 5 more countries just by himself and his army. Though skanderberg had great feats. Like defeating one of the most strongest armies at the time and being outnumbered.

    • @lsbd9090
      @lsbd9090 Před 3 měsíci

      i'm albanian and i agree. Napoleon is the goat noone is better than him. i think he was inspired by some skanderbeg tactics@@Hussarz

    • @blackpaint9093
      @blackpaint9093 Před 4 dny

      @@Hussarz funnily enough the battle of albulena is used as an example of "napoleonic warfare" before Napoleon in Military history class. I agree Napoleon had some major feats, but we cant compare the difference in strength albania had to the ottomans, France was the mightiest country in europe not to mention he had the support of many people around europe due to revolutionary ideas spreading(like, half the grand armeè was made of foreigners like germans, italians, spaniars and poles)

  • @tolgaoztemur
    @tolgaoztemur Před rokem +48

    As Turks I respect Skanderbeg, he was a man of honour from belowed Albania.

    • @ulbazom365
      @ulbazom365 Před 9 měsíci +8

      @@jackiechad5752 lol i hope youre trolling, for your own sake

    • @eldahalili496
      @eldahalili496 Před 9 měsíci

      @@jackiechad5752 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Greeks being ridiculous again all our neighbors are envious and want to still everything from our glorious history . And another thing ancient Greeks don't exist my lovely they are Albanian 😉you know that and that's why you kick so much soon you hear Albanian history day of the truth it's near and we are ready to handle your tantrums 😏

    • @GehtdichNixan-gm8un
      @GehtdichNixan-gm8un Před 9 měsíci

      @@jackiechad5752 your statements proof you to be an absolute newby in medieval balkan history

    • @fantommorbius5175
      @fantommorbius5175 Před 9 měsíci

      He is a Serb and not an Albanian, see Where half his family is buried. In the biggest and holiest Serbian monastery Hilandar. All of his brothers and sisters has Slavic orthodox names. 🫡🤔

    • @fantommorbius5175
      @fantommorbius5175 Před 9 měsíci

      @@jackiechad5752 Okay, where is his father's grave? Let me tell you, in the holiest Serbian monastery, Hilandar, on the holy mountain of Athos. The end .

  • @udyandas
    @udyandas Před 9 měsíci +12

    My Hats of to Skanderbeg and All his Men. Bravo!

    • @udyandas
      @udyandas Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you very much for liking my comment

  • @blauskie
    @blauskie Před rokem +125

    These documentaries are riveting. I would have never imagined animated blocks could be so exciting. You are providing a great service to the understanding of history.

    • @aaftiyoDkcdicurak
      @aaftiyoDkcdicurak Před rokem +1

      Some people just don't understand squares on a map making your heart pump.

  • @bledarbejleri1235
    @bledarbejleri1235 Před rokem +94

    Being an Albanian and reading the Scanderbeg history many times, today I learned for the first time the fact that Gjon Kastrioti had participated in the battle of Ankara against the Timur army. Amazing description of the battle of the Torviol the first and very important battle in a long string of victories.

    • @matejasaric22
      @matejasaric22 Před rokem +4

      His name was Djurdj Kostroit, he was serb

    • @milivojestankovic1419
      @milivojestankovic1419 Před 11 měsíci

      i albanski istoricari kazu da je srbin i svi znate da je djurad srbin.ovo je falisifikovanje istorije koje dolazi iz vatikana.

    • @sailircani3185
      @sailircani3185 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@matejasaric22why wasnt he in a serbian principality

    • @cristoferbano6839
      @cristoferbano6839 Před 7 měsíci

      stop stealing albanian heroes, you dont have history hahahahahahahhaha
      @@matejasaric22

    • @TooAlbanianForAlbania
      @TooAlbanianForAlbania Před 6 měsíci

      ​​@@matejasaric22no, Skanderbeg was Albanian-Serb, he was born in Lezhe(Albanian city). Which means that he was mostly Albanian, his real name is gjergj kastrioti.

  • @elionkola2143
    @elionkola2143 Před rokem +85

    Skanderbeg has a series of impressive victory’s against Ottoman Empire. Perhaps a list of his victory series, as you have done with Hannibal, would be the best way to document his almost imaginable victories and tactics that he achieved at that time with an army many times smaller and facing the biggest empire of that time, The Ottomans

    • @hxhxhdnxjxjf7557
      @hxhxhdnxjxjf7557 Před rokem

      In front of ALLAH AL-Aziz we will see who KmSkenderbeu was ...Looser

  • @muazzamshaikh2049
    @muazzamshaikh2049 Před rokem +67

    Men like Skanderbeg are those people who would have been great conquerors if they had enough resources. With a small empire, they can at best turn out to be great defenders, as Skanderbeg was.

    • @darkz1563
      @darkz1563 Před rokem +1

      no lol he was a average general

    • @burhanlimani818
      @burhanlimani818 Před rokem +35

      @@darkz1563 lol stop trolling bro. The man never lost a battle.

    • @altrias2455
      @altrias2455 Před rokem +2

      Not that obvious, some men thrive in defensive wars, taking advantage of terrain, troops morale and enemy overconfidence, but aren't very good at exploiting large armies and numerical advantages.
      Take Robert E. Lee, for example. His greatest victories were defensive battles against superior northern numbers, but as soon as he went on the offensive, he got beaten back. Ultimately, it was Grant's mastery of logistics and good use of his numbers and industrial advantage that allowed him (who, by all acounts, wasn't a "tactical genius", unlike men like Mc Clellan) to overcome Lee.
      Then again, it was a particular context. As were Skanderberg's times and achievements. Don't get me wrong, the man is a genius, but it's a bit of a shortcut to think he'd have been just as great a conqueror as he was a defender for his people.

    • @dudimenthegreat9886
      @dudimenthegreat9886 Před rokem +2

      ​@@darkz1563 But that "average general" managed to win while often outnumbered and outgunned.

    • @KingKing-cz6xh
      @KingKing-cz6xh Před rokem +6

      @@altrias2455 the only problem with that is that he did fight in offensive war in Naples as he had an alliance with Naples and helped crush their rebellion

  • @Built_Mago
    @Built_Mago Před rokem +53

    It's always a good day when HistoryMarche uploads

  • @jeanclaudevanpwn3252
    @jeanclaudevanpwn3252 Před rokem +20

    Skanderbeg didn’t only win battles against the ottomans but also conquered alot in Italy for his allies

  • @1claudiusgothicus
    @1claudiusgothicus Před rokem +16

    Happy to see that the great hero is becoming popular again.
    Thanks HistoryMarche and Kings and Generals

  • @nestcuni
    @nestcuni Před rokem +26

    This is the first time I watch a battle of Skanderbeg broken up like this. Thank you!

  • @abandonedalbania8937
    @abandonedalbania8937 Před 9 měsíci +11

    Only a small correction. You removed from the alliance and from the map the Albanian kindom of Shpataj, which were the leaders of Epirus, today Greek land. Beautiful documentary. Great job.

  • @firefoxlani7475
    @firefoxlani7475 Před rokem +37

    One of the best generals in history and on of the most underrated.
    He may had a small army, but that was enough to butcher thousands of ottoman soldiers every year and to stop the ottoman invasion in Italy for decades.
    The Europeans countries failed to delivier enough support for a massive crusade, otherwise the course of history might have been different.

  • @seer3336
    @seer3336 Před rokem +54

    Knew that Skanderbeg was a military genius since I am a EU4 player, a detailed example of his achievements on the battlefield is very welcomed to expand my knowledge about him. Well done!

    • @adrianog4148
      @adrianog4148 Před rokem +1

      Theres much more about him..

    • @KingKing-cz6xh
      @KingKing-cz6xh Před rokem +5

      This isn’t even the greatest victory. The greatest victory was albulena 10k Albanians against 60k ottomans

  • @khal7702
    @khal7702 Před rokem +19

    Never heard of Skanderbeg...happy to learn something new!

  • @Sealdeam
    @Sealdeam Před rokem +26

    His descendants still live today, there are a couple of italian branches of the Kastrioti family that descend from Skanderbeg's son who made a duke in the Kingdom of Naples.

  • @bmwbesitzer6554
    @bmwbesitzer6554 Před rokem +66

    As a German who spent 5 years in Prishtina, I really enjoyed this Video and finally, Albania is getting more recognition for their Bravery. 🇩🇪❤️🇦🇱

    • @1claudiusgothicus
      @1claudiusgothicus Před rokem +2

      thank you

    • @miroslavoluic4098
      @miroslavoluic4098 Před rokem +7

      Priština is in Serbia and Skender Beg (Djuradj Kastriot) is Serbian nobleman. Do some research before write a comment.

    • @1claudiusgothicus
      @1claudiusgothicus Před rokem +6

      @@miroslavoluic4098 oh stop it already

    • @audiosounddoctor5834
      @audiosounddoctor5834 Před rokem

      @@miroslavoluic4098 ahahahah Skenderbeu Serbian????......you serbs are so stupied

    • @blackcat.19
      @blackcat.19 Před rokem +4

      My ancestors come from northern Albania. Ottoman Turks occupied Albania lands eventually but at an extreme cost which stopped them from further invading Europe. Albanians were the gatekeepers that stopped Ottoman Turks from taking Vatican. If it were not for the Albania sacrifice Vatican would probably be called Istanbul today. Imagine being able to occupy a country or people for 500 years and yet still fail to conquer or assimilate the people. That’s because Albanians already had a developed identity, culture and langue that you could not destroy. Scanderbeg was the mortar that put all these ingredients together and solidified Albanian identity and country. Ottomans invaded the land and found the eagle people who would not kneel to no one. The only thing that makes me sad today is how many history books and ancient artifacts Ottomans destroyed as a sign of revenge to Albanians for resisting. A proud Illyrian here!!! Survived Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans. They all are gone but Albanians still here today. 😂

  • @mumio3160
    @mumio3160 Před rokem +26

    this guy really reminds me of Hannibal's tactics in the 2nd punic wars. all that terrain usage and trickery. I want to see more of this guy!

  • @dcmackc01
    @dcmackc01 Před rokem +31

    Very well done! I was completely unfamiliar with Skanderbeg

    • @Witnessmoo
      @Witnessmoo Před rokem +6

      He held off the ottoman
      Empire for 20 years inflicting 19 defeats - each time he was outnumbered at least 2 to 1

    • @marccan3267
      @marccan3267 Před rokem +4

      There are many little known battles of Skanderbeg, they finally started covering unknown battles instead of recycling a few known battles. I congratulate them on this!

  • @bigsarge2085
    @bigsarge2085 Před rokem +70

    Incredible history documentary, keep up the great work!

  • @sirsquee4715
    @sirsquee4715 Před rokem +31

    Dear History Marche team, your research and effort into making these epics is truly commendable and absolutely brilliant. As an Indian, i would love to see your documentary about the Anglo-Mysore wars.

  • @paulceglinski7172
    @paulceglinski7172 Před rokem +41

    I believe he read some of the classics because that looked like something out of Caesar's playbook. I hope there's more on this guy. Excellent as always Historymarche. Cheers from Tennessee

    • @williammillar2892
      @williammillar2892 Před rokem +2

      Do you ever wonder how they would have fared against Caesar's legio X?

    • @ssmg42sss8
      @ssmg42sss8 Před rokem +2

      Check out the battle of Albulena on this guy

    • @erickbehari6740
      @erickbehari6740 Před rokem +1

      Even before him Albanians used small armies to face their opponents Albanians were also exellent cavalryman before Skandebeg arrival a pope delegate sent to Constantinople assured the emperor that Albanian were ready to create an army of 15.000 riders if the neccessary funds were given to them

    • @erickbehari6740
      @erickbehari6740 Před rokem

      ​@@williammillar2892 Check his masterpiece at Albulena the same tactic he will use agaisnt Caesar if that does not work out he would go to north Albanian and ambush Caesar legions there

    • @williammillar2892
      @williammillar2892 Před rokem

      @@erickbehari6740 thanks it was the Ottomans I meant, as both used large formations rather than skirmishing.

  • @robbabcock_
    @robbabcock_ Před rokem +19

    What a fantastic video! I hope this is the beginning of a series on the battles of Skanderbeg.

  • @sharknextdoor
    @sharknextdoor Před rokem +29

    Inperatore -The legendary Undefeated Undisputed Albanian king🇦🇱👑

    • @milivojestankovic1419
      @milivojestankovic1419 Před 11 měsíci +1

      skender bio srbin koji tuko muslimane,nema veze sa albancima oni tada nisu postojali.

    • @sharknextdoor
      @sharknextdoor Před 11 měsíci

      @@milivojestankovic1419 what the f*ck are you saying 💀

    • @narthyseni8250
      @narthyseni8250 Před 2 měsíci

      ⁠@@milivojestankovic1419Skenderberg was Albanian, nothing to do with serbs, serbs were ottoman slaves at that time

  • @aaron6178
    @aaron6178 Před rokem +20

    That was super fun. Great to see some history on the Albanians!

    • @shqipemalesore2620
      @shqipemalesore2620 Před rokem

      @Undivided Afghanistan Lol,you don't know what you're talking about,only propaganda afgaystanian😂😂😂😂

  • @salvorhardin27
    @salvorhardin27 Před rokem +12

    So glad to see you covering Skanderbeg! Historymarche, your breadth and depth are incredible!

  • @Jean_Jacques148
    @Jean_Jacques148 Před rokem +34

    I’m so glad to see my suggestion. I was hoping you guys would cover Skanderbeg. Definitely the best History channel

  • @dylanmiles4366
    @dylanmiles4366 Před rokem +9

    YOOOO you made a Skanderbeg vid as promised. I've been waiting for this for 2 years. Thank you so much

  • @jeromes5183
    @jeromes5183 Před rokem +6

    Terrific. Love the narration and pre-battle explanation of events. Really entertaining stuff!

  • @josephvanlangeveld2216
    @josephvanlangeveld2216 Před rokem +34

    Great video as always. Love your content and love learning about history and these historical battles

  • @robynmarx7000
    @robynmarx7000 Před rokem +20

    As always, a class presentation.
    Outstanding!

  • @zachattackbaby
    @zachattackbaby Před rokem +7

    Another absolute banger. Cheers mate!

  • @GamerForLifeDrakunia
    @GamerForLifeDrakunia Před rokem +10

    Imagine the cinematic scene of the calling of the hidden troops. :)

  • @astritspanca2723
    @astritspanca2723 Před rokem +3

    Thank you HistoryMarche ❤

  • @SoBr189
    @SoBr189 Před 6 měsíci +6

    As a Russian, I haven‘t forgotten about the Albanian Bataillons in the Russian Army from 1775 - 1859 who fought against the Ottoman Empire.
    🇷🇺🤝🏻🇦🇱

  • @poloyuio5208
    @poloyuio5208 Před rokem +3

    Have been waiting for this, good job!!!

  • @That1HotMF
    @That1HotMF Před rokem +63

    This made me so happy that ur covering skanderbeg one of the most underrated generals of all time im curious if there will be more parts of skanderbeg i would love to see

  • @krakuar198
    @krakuar198 Před rokem +16

    Man I just found this video and now I have to wait for the next one. Its like a cliff hanger in a book. Excellent job as always!

    • @sharknextdoor
      @sharknextdoor Před rokem +1

      Check kings and generals about scanderbeg.
      Torvioll is minor to what he did to ottomans in battle of Albulena near Kruje.
      🔥🔥🔥

  • @arnelious4501
    @arnelious4501 Před rokem +9

    Another excellent video as always 😎

  • @1claudiusgothicus
    @1claudiusgothicus Před rokem +3

    Thank You! Great video of the legendary commander

  • @pilofiku483
    @pilofiku483 Před rokem +9

    A video to resume Sgenderbeg life would be much apreciated because a lot of people dont know how a great general he was.A true legend
    The bigest pride of the Albanian people.Our national HERO!!!

  • @raymondjelich185
    @raymondjelich185 Před rokem +4

    Great job, HistoryMarche!

  • @RealAlbo4life
    @RealAlbo4life Před rokem +21

    Thank you HistoryMarche for finally doing Skanderbeg with in-depth documentaries
    Skanderbeg was truly a legend and he is regarded as the hero of all Albanians! Hollywood needs to make a miniseries movie about Skanderbeg like the Spartacus movie series!🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱

  • @KHK001
    @KHK001 Před rokem +9

    Another great video! n hope to see part2 in the future

  • @kitkatkato
    @kitkatkato Před rokem +3

    First post BazBattles now Historymarche dang my day got from bad to good☺️☺️☺️Thanks guys you rock

  • @jahmanoog461
    @jahmanoog461 Před rokem +3

    Well done. Thank you for sharing.

  • @bagrudesuma
    @bagrudesuma Před 9 měsíci +9

    Level EPIC!The world should pay tribute to one of the gratest generals of all time.Hollywood should go all in with a high end movie!
    Rrnoftë Shqipnia!
    Gjaku e gjuha e Arbnit fillimi dhe fundi!

  • @erikgomez5535
    @erikgomez5535 Před rokem +10

    I enjoy your high quality history videos. Keep it up!

    • @HistoryMarche
      @HistoryMarche  Před rokem +1

      Glad you like them! Thank you for the support. Very kind of you!

  • @marccan3267
    @marccan3267 Před rokem +1

    Finally!! Thank you for this👏👏👏

  • @majorianus8055
    @majorianus8055 Před rokem +90

    Skandenberg, one of the best general of all time! Totally underrated

    • @khalildz1552
      @khalildz1552 Před rokem +11

      He didnt do anything impressive

    • @michaelsurratt1864
      @michaelsurratt1864 Před rokem +32

      @@khalildz1552 only never lost a battle while outnumbered up to 10 to 1 not impressive

    • @elmazielmazi6203
      @elmazielmazi6203 Před rokem +12

      @@khalildz1552 ask the ottomans. They knew never to mess with us, and those who didnt found out

    • @skyeshi3570
      @skyeshi3570 Před rokem +10

      @@khalildz1552 when the ottoman troops found his tomb they made talismens from his bones because they beleived it would give them more courage

    • @BWJM44
      @BWJM44 Před rokem +3

      Not the best but a traitor he knew Ottoman tactics.

  • @ravenangel3152
    @ravenangel3152 Před rokem +17

    Wow! I hope there is more about Skanderbeg!

  • @zetectic7968
    @zetectic7968 Před rokem +17

    Very interesting! This period of history is not familiar to me, so it is good to learn more about these battles.

  • @fionaozaki885
    @fionaozaki885 Před rokem +1

    This was a fantastic doc, I'm liking the channel so far. I also love seeing one of my favourite brands in the ads! Definitely get that for that special lady in your life if you're stumped for a useful gift

  • @JCMadds
    @JCMadds Před rokem +2

    Always good bro keep it up every video is golden

  • @yahyakandemir2175
    @yahyakandemir2175 Před rokem +6

    one of the most underrated dudes in history

  • @danielkazani7849
    @danielkazani7849 Před rokem +2

    Beautiful Video, great effort @history Marche

  • @jargobordine7254
    @jargobordine7254 Před rokem

    Dunno how these showed up in my feed but I watch them all the time. Thanks for great content!

  • @janlindtner305
    @janlindtner305 Před rokem +6

    As always, great tactical training. Thanks.

  • @goranratkovic9100
    @goranratkovic9100 Před rokem +6

    Bravo Exelent .Hello from Montenegro

  • @JustAn0rc
    @JustAn0rc Před rokem +1

    Love your work, so I am feeding the algorithm!

  • @seantomlinson3320
    @seantomlinson3320 Před rokem

    Awesome start. I’m excited for this to continue.

  • @illiria2000
    @illiria2000 Před rokem +6

    In general I love your videos. But much love for including Albanian history in your videos.

  • @mohammedsaysrashid3587
    @mohammedsaysrashid3587 Před rokem +4

    A wonderful, informative historical coverage about skander beg & his political, military footage beneath vast history pages of Ottoman empire history....allot thanks (history Marche)channel

  • @adamwy4959
    @adamwy4959 Před rokem +1

    Thank You for another video.

  • @El_al123
    @El_al123 Před rokem

    Super informative video, please keep on going ❤

  • @TheEvenBiggerPicture
    @TheEvenBiggerPicture Před rokem +4

    Great video! Thank you for the word "Recalcitrant" and for those looking for the definition: "having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline."

  • @arberuka3934
    @arberuka3934 Před rokem +21

    Thank You so much for dedicating your effort to the great Skanderberg! Hopefully, you will continue with the rest of his battles. 🙏🏻

  • @jackland3387
    @jackland3387 Před 10 měsíci

    Great video as always, thank you

  • @AscensionOfTheEagle
    @AscensionOfTheEagle Před 10 měsíci

    One of the best documentaries of this type so far on youtube. Very in depth.

  • @shawnbeckett1370
    @shawnbeckett1370 Před rokem +3

    Awesome as always. Skanderbeg!

  • @JimPfarr
    @JimPfarr Před rokem +1

    Been watching several videos, always well done.

  • @fabiusmaximus7292
    @fabiusmaximus7292 Před rokem +2

    thank you very much for this wonderful video. There are many battles of Scanderbeg still not published. We are waiting for you to make them.

  • @gigasigma8373
    @gigasigma8373 Před rokem +11

    people say that skanderbeg had the advantage of knowing ottoman tactics, but there are hundreds of balkan generals in the ottoman ranks and never achieved what skanderbeg achieved.(also people act like the ottomans didnt know what tactics skanderbeg used in battle, they even had his nephew show them all of his tactics before the battle of albulena and he still defeated them having only 8k soldiers against 80k turks.)
    he was already an incredible general in the ottoman army and the sultan really loved him.
    his first battles actually happend in anatolia for the turks and also won all of them.

    • @admirosmani3765
      @admirosmani3765 Před rokem

      Exaggerated!

    • @blackcat.19
      @blackcat.19 Před rokem +2

      He was a genius military tactician ahead of his time. He challenged the superpower of the time and beat it every single time.

    • @admirosmani3765
      @admirosmani3765 Před rokem

      @@blackcat.19a skilful military officer but exaggerated

    • @Andy34_24
      @Andy34_24 Před rokem

      I think the will of the Albanians to be free played a role as well, as they say “ I am not scared of the enemy I’m facing I’m more scared loosing the ones I’m defending “

    • @Andy34_24
      @Andy34_24 Před rokem

      @@admirosmani3765 how so ? Exaggerated on what ?

  • @albania2314
    @albania2314 Před rokem +3

    A great video thanjs for doing this video i am big fan of skanderbeg

  • @ZishaanHayath
    @ZishaanHayath Před rokem

    Great coverage as always

  • @HellenicWolf
    @HellenicWolf Před rokem +2

    Great video man, thank you.

  • @boranbori
    @boranbori Před rokem +7

    He is among the best generals and strategists the world has ever seen!

  • @velouris76
    @velouris76 Před rokem +25

    I had only vaguely heard of Skanderbeg, and feel totally guilty for my own ignorance…
    Having just watched this, have to say, on this particular battle, his tactics were almost on a par with Hannibal…
    Definitely reading up on Skanderbeg…

    • @rnz1155
      @rnz1155 Před rokem +8

      There are more videos about him, check Knowledgia’s and Kings and Generals’ videos about Skanderbeg

  • @arditgjini6502
    @arditgjini6502 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for explaing we expect from you to make others battle explained!
    Again thank you from an Albanian

  • @HectorGonzalez-ju5ro
    @HectorGonzalez-ju5ro Před rokem +1

    Great video as always

  • @JK-ex6rn
    @JK-ex6rn Před rokem +4

    1000 thanks for putting Danish subtitles on this video 👍

  • @Rigatoni5369
    @Rigatoni5369 Před rokem +5

    HistoryMarche smacks bro

  • @I8ASUPRAforLUNCH
    @I8ASUPRAforLUNCH Před rokem +1

    My sacrifice to the algorithm. Excellent video as always. Always wanted to know of the man.

  • @rosshickman3216
    @rosshickman3216 Před rokem +1

    Awesome and much appreciated thanks.

  • @napoleonibonaparte7198
    @napoleonibonaparte7198 Před rokem +4

    A good day when HistoryTube uploads on the same day.

  • @RodolfoGaming
    @RodolfoGaming Před rokem +8

    Fantastic stuff, well in for collabing with up and coming youtubers like Diadokhoi! Also Diadokhoi you have to do your name justice and do a video or series on the Diadokhoi and their tussles

  • @albarmy1
    @albarmy1 Před rokem +14

    When I read comments from serbs (about Skanderbeg being serb and all those crazy stuff) , I feel like I am in a psychiatric hospital. Anyone feels the same? 🤣

    • @Isa-the-chveneburi
      @Isa-the-chveneburi Před rokem

      Useless Albania

    • @blackcat.19
      @blackcat.19 Před rokem +1

      That’s because they have no history at all. They are Russian leftovers the migrated to Europe and occupied land. Lying is part of Serbian DNA. You have to remember that even their name is Albanian. Serb is derived from Albania Shërbej or Shërbtor. They are nothing more than our servants who rebelled and occupied some our our land.

    • @wankawanka3053
      @wankawanka3053 Před 11 měsíci

      You are Albanian having mental problems comes naturally to you anyway 😅

    • @HannaMillerModel
      @HannaMillerModel Před 10 měsíci +1

      Ask them why Nicola Tesla from Montenegro have a photo with North Albanian costume traditional, that's maybe 🤔 say smth for his true origin