History of Prussia - From Duchy to Empire - Kings and Generals DOCUMENTARY

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Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the early modern era with a video on the history of Prussia. How did a small, divided duchy on the edge of the Holy Roman Empire rise to become the military powerhouse that unified Germany? This video tells the full story of Prussia’s rise, from its early struggles to the sweeping victories that changed Europe forever. We follow the journey through wars, reforms, and power plays led by key figures like Frederick William the Great Elector, Frederick the Great, and Otto von Bismarck. Major battles such as Küstrin, Warsaw, Zorndorf, and Leuthen show how Prussia earned its reputation for discipline and innovation. But not every fight was a triumph — defeats like Kunersdorf and the disaster at Jena-Auerstedt forced painful lessons that shaped the future Prussian army. The story builds toward the Wars of German Unification, where Bismarck’s political genius and Prussia’s battlefield dominance came together at Königgrätz, Gravelotte, and the decisive Battle of Sedan. These victories weren’t just military wins — they redrew the map of Europe. Along the way, we explore how the Prussian state evolved: its rulers, its army, and the social reforms that followed. From the Treaty of Schönbrunn to the Treaty of Prague, this is a deep dive into the wars and diplomacy that created modern Germany.

The video was made by Lito Areta and Antoni Kameran, while the script was developed by Turgut Gambar and Jonathan Woody, the video was narrated by Officially Devin ( & )

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00:00:00 - The Rise of Prussia: From Margins to Military Power
00:14:05 - The Ducal Crisis: Albrecht Friedrich’s Decline
00:27:00 - Swedish Occupation: The Fight for Küstrin
00:38:44 - Crossing the Vistula: Prelude to the Battle of Warsaw
00:50:12 - Gains of the Great Elector: Friedrich Wilhelm’s Campaigns
01:02:22 - Scandal in Uniform: The King Confronts Betrayal
01:14:17 - Abandoning Fuchsbach: Tactical Retreat at Gräbener Heights
01:25:49 - Renewed Hostilities: Sweden Threatens Prussia Again
01:36:52 - Battle of Zorndorf: Artillery’s Decisive Role
01:49:23 - The Miller of Sanssouci: Legacy or Legend?
02:02:26 - The Treaty of Schönbrunn: Paper Peace in Wartime Europe
02:13:47 - Battle of Jena: Ruchel Routed, Murat Charges
02:25:30 - Reform from Above: Nobility Enters Commerce
02:37:01 - Battle of Leipzig: The Stalemate at Markkleeberg
02:48:37 - Push for Reform: Friedrich Wilhelm and the Public Outcry
03:01:28 - Battle of Königgrätz: Political Fallout at Home
03:12:51 - Battle of Gravelotte: Fransecky’s Bloody Assaults
03:24:07 - Treaty of Prague: Bismarck’s Unification Milestone
03:35:11 - Battle of Sedan: French Mitrailleuse Failure
03:45:48 - The Guns Fall Silent: End of the Franco-Prussian War

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