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Saddam Expected a Quick Victory Against Iran
Download RAID ios/android/PC ➡️ https://t2m.io/KingsandGenerals_Oct26 today to get exclusive heroes 🎉 Available after downloading through this link only ✅ 1 - Legendary Mavara the Web Diviner from the start ✅ 2 - Legendary Pelops The Victor via using Promo Code - SUPERVICTORY Available only for new players. Redeem within 48 hours after registration. ✅ 3 - Epic Criodan the Blue after reaching level 15 ✅ 4 - Legendary Dorothy Gale via logging in for 7 days Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video on the Iran-Iraq War. Saddam Hussein expected a quick victory when Iraq invaded Iran in September 1980. Instead, his invasion helped ignite an eight-year war and left his army fighting for survival on the territory it had seized. In the first episode of our Iran-Iraq War series, we explore why Saddam attacked, how the Iranian Revolution changed the regional balance, and why Iraq’s opening offensive failed to deliver the collapse he expected. From the disputed Shatt al-Arab waterway to the oil-rich province of Khuzestan, territory, ideology, and ambition pushed both countries toward war. Follow the Iraqi advance into Iran, the brutal battle for Khorramshahr, and the siege of Abadan. Discover how Iranian resistance, air power, and mobilization frustrated Saddam’s plans, even as revolutionary purges and political rivalries complicated Iran’s response. The battlefield then shifts. After a failed Iranian armored counterattack, the lifting of the siege of Abadan gives Tehran momentum. Operation Fath al-Mobin and the recapture of Khorramshahr in 1982 transform the campaign, forcing Iraq to surrender most of its early gains. Why did Saddam misjudge Iran so badly? How did a country shaken by revolution turn back the invasion? This documentary follows the decisions and battles that turned an anticipated victory into disaster. 🎥 Watch 300+ exclusive videos on Youtube► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/j
How Anglo-Saxons Became the Byzantine Emperor’s Bodyguards
Following the Norman Conquest of 1066, thousands of Anglo-Saxon exiles sailed a fleet of 300 ships to "Miklagard"—Constantinople! Defending the Byzantine capital from sieges, some allegedly settled an elusive colony called "New England" in Crimea. More importantly, hundreds enlisted in the legendary Varangian Guard. Once dominated by Norsemen, by the late 1070s this elite imperial bodyguard unit had become overwhelmingly Anglo-Saxon! #AngloSaxons #ByzantineEmpire #HistoryShorts #VarangianGuard #1066 #MedievalHistory #Constantinople #Normans
How Did Brahmanism Defeat Buddhism - Ancient India DOCUMENTARY
Check out Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered, available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC! https://spsr.bot/DW3_KingsandGenerals Thanks to Koei Tecmo for sponsoring! Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of religions and Christianity continues with an episode on how the Brahmanism defeated Buddhism in India. Why did Buddhism decline in India, the land where it began, while spreading across much of Asia? This documentary explores the rise of Hinduism and the political, economic, and religious changes that reshaped the Indian subcontinent. From the early kingdoms of the Ganges Valley to the Maurya and Gupta empires, we follow the competition for royal support, merchant wealth, and popular devotion. Discover how Ashoka helped Buddhism expand, why monasteries depended on patrons, and how Brahmins strengthened their influence through sacred literature, court rituals, and relationships with local communities. The story moves through the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and the changing worship of Vishnu, Shiva, and Krishna. At sites such as Sanchi and Udayagiri, temples, land grants, and water management reveal how religious influence reached far beyond philosophy. We also examine the incorporation of the Buddha into Hindu traditions, the survival of Buddhist learning at Nalanda, and Buddhism’s later revival through B. R. Ambedkar. How did an ancient ritual tradition transform into the Hinduism familiar today? And why did Buddhism’s international success fail to secure its position at home? Explore a centuries-long struggle shaped by adaptation, patronage, and the changing needs of rulers and worshippers across one of history’s richest religious landscapes. 🎥 Watch 300+ exclusive videos on Youtube► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals The Lost Pantheon of Yahweh - Polytheistic Roots of the Abrahamic Religions: https://youtu.be/uDgsKyWHq40 Manicha
How the Hundred Years' War Bankrupted England
War is always expensive, and the Hundred Years' War became England's defining financial trap. After legendary victories at Crécy and Poitiers, things unraveled. The Black Prince died of dysentery, King Edward III grew senile, and French coastal raids struck back. Hemorrhaging cash to supply continental garrisons like Calais by sea, England fell hopelessly into debt with Italian banking families—turning royal dreams into an economic disaster. #MedievalHistory #HundredYearsWar #HistoryShorts #BlackPrince #EdwardIII #BattleOfCrecy #MiddleAges #EconomicHistory
The Secret Double Life of Gods at Hadrian’s Wall
Life on Rome's northern border was a blend of two worlds. At the frontier fort of Vindolanda, large stone altars honoured indigenous Celtic gods like Maponis, Veteres, and Dea Nutrix. Yet personal rings and gemstones bore the Roman Capitoline Triad, Mars, and Mercury. From an altar honoring Vulcan's industrial trade to native deities, soldiers worshipped both pantheons side by side to ensure divine protection on the frontier! #RomanBritain #AncientRome #HistoryShorts #Vindolanda #CelticGods #HadriansWall #Archaeology #RomanMythology
The 1,000-Year Secret Behind the Viking Longship
Viking longships didn't just appear out of nowhere in 793! Their distinct clinker-built hulls evolved over a millennium—from Denmark's 350 BC Hjortspring boat to the 4th-century Roman-influenced Nydam boat and England's 600 CE Sutton Hoo ship. But the real revolution came in the late 8th century, when Norse builders adopted the sail from the Franks, turning simple rowing boats into ocean-crossing war machines! #VikingHistory #HistoryShorts #Longships #Archaeology #Norsemen #SuttonHoo #Shipbuilding
Operation Vivaldi: Ukraine’s Secret Counteroffensive
🎥 Watch 300+ exclusive videos on ✔ Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with another video on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine with the updates of September 2026. Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi has pushed Russian forces back north of Lyman, disrupting the northern arm of Moscow’s plan to encircle the Donbas fortress belt. How did Ukrainian troops regain ground under constant drone surveillance, and what does this mean for the war? This September 2026 Ukraine war update follows the counteroffensive from its opening attacks to the disruption of Russian logistics and drone operations. We examine the role of electronic warfare, operational secrecy and strikes behind the front, then explain why the battle for Lyman matters for Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. Elsewhere, Russian forces press toward Dobropillia and Kostiantynivka, with fighting across several other sectors. Away from the front, Russian missile attacks and faster jet-powered drones are testing Ukraine’s air defenses. Ukraine’s response targets Russian oil refineries, logistics hubs and the infrastructure sustaining Moscow’s war effort. We also cover stalled peace talks, sanctions, Western military aid and the growing concern over sabotage and drone incursions in Europe. As winter approaches, both armies face pressure on manpower, equipment and supply networks. Finally, we review reported casualties and visually confirmed equipment losses to assess the costs of the war. Subscribe to Kings and Generals for more Ukraine battlefield updates and military history documentaries. Eastern Front of WW2 series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX6ubSghjj0fxjMRvShxAUGT Pacific War series: youtu.be/MEgIHN63ojU?list=PLaBYW76inbX4kE52CPUvx8gZ7CQyjweEg Modern Warfare series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX4NYr_WkbaW5KfYwqTAxn08 Video:
Why Britain Was Never Truly "Roman"
While Londinium flourished with Roman baths and southern elites built grand villas, most of Britain was never truly Romanized! Isolated from Mediterranean trade routes, rural Britain remained deeply tribal, speaking Celtic dialects and practicing pre-Roman warfare. Loyalty to Rome was purely transactional. When Roman generals launched imperial bids, locals rallied not out of imperial pride, but for local warlords and patronage! #RomanBritain #AncientRome #HistoryShorts #HadriansWall #CelticHistory #Archaeology #RomanEmpire #RomanLegions
"You Have Not Conquered Us": The Warning That Shook Britain
During the Seven Years' War, 640 Odawa, Ojibwe, and Potawatomi warriors ambushed a British column over twice their size at the Battle of the Monongahela. But when France surrendered Canada in 1763, the British assumed they owned the continent. As Redcoats garrisoned former French outposts, Ojibwe Chieftain Minavavana delivered an iconic, chilling warning: "Although you have conquered the French, you have not yet conquered us." #SevenYearsWar #FrenchAndIndianWar #NativeAmericanHistory #HistoryShorts #Ojibwe #BritishEmpire #ChiefPontiac
Carthage vs Greece: The War Before Rome - Sicilian Wars DOCUMENTARY
🎥 Watch the rest of the Sicilian Wars and 300+ exclusive videos on Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on ancient history continues with the first video on the first Sicilian War between the Carthaginians and Greeks, a prelude to the First Punic War. Centuries before Hannibal crossed the Alps and Rome fought the Punic Wars, Carthage faced another powerful enemy: the Greeks of Sicily. The First Sicilian War brought rival Greek and Phoenician colonies, ambitious tyrants, and competing trading empires into a struggle that culminated at Himera in 480 BC. In the opening episode of our Sicilian Wars series, we trace the rise of Carthage and Syracuse, explain why Sicily became such a valuable prize, and follow the alliances that turned local rivalries into a major invasion. Gelon of Syracuse and Theron of Akragas confront Hamilcar Mago, whose expedition threatens to reshape the island’s balance of power. At the Battle of Himera, an intercepted message, a daring cavalry deception, and burning ships feature in one ancient account of Carthage’s defeat. But the surviving sources tell different stories. We compare those accounts and examine what they reveal about the battle, Hamilcar’s death, and the limits of our evidence. Why did Gelon negotiate peace instead of pressing his advantage? How did Carthage recover, and why did Sicily remain divided? Discover the conflict that shaped Greek and Carthaginian ambitions generations before Rome entered the struggle, setting the stage for centuries of warfare across the central Mediterranean. The video was made by Antoni Kamerans, while the script was written by Christos Nicolaou. This video was narrated by Liam Taylor. Machinima by Malay Archer. Illustrations by Ayuban Banskie ✔ Podcast ► https://kingsandgenerals.libsyn.com/ iTunes: https://apple.co/2QTuMNG ✔ Twitter ► https://twitte
The Mutiny That Dethroned Mehmet the Conqueror
In 1446, a young Mehmet II was dethroned when the Janissaries mutinied over pay and seized the capital of Edirne. Traumatized by the rebellion, Mehmet returned to the throne in 1451 with a vengeance. He purged rebel commanders, enforced strict discipline, and folded 6,000 palace guard huntsmen—the Loyal Sekbans—into the Janissary ranks to form a loyalist voting bloc that secured his grip on power forever! #OttomanEmpire #MehmetTheConqueror #Janissaries #HistoryShorts #MilitaryHistory #Edirne #MedievalWarfare
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