The main reason for the German victory was neither superior weaponry nor superior logistics. The French Chassepot rifle had a far longer range and shot more precisely than the older Prussian Zündnadelgewehr. Only in terms of artillery the German arms were better. Speaking of logistics one should keep in mind that the war was fought in France, so the French task was tremendously easier that the German one.
The main reason for the German success were the General staff and the mission tactics.
Concerning this topic I did a lot more than that. :-) And for the rest I have to state that many of the comments don't make the impression that "we all" understood - or at least saw - the documentary.
I really appreciate this documentary. It's so hard to find any good information on the Franco-Prussian war. It seems to be largely overlooked here in the U.S; however, its importance should not be undermined.
The main reason for the German victory was neither superior weaponry nor superior logistics. The French Chassepot rifle had a far longer range and shot more precisely than the older Prussian Zündnadelgewehr. Only in terms of artillery the German arms were better. Speaking of logistics one should keep in mind that the war was fought in France, so the French task was tremendously easier that the German one.
The main reason for the German success were the General staff and the mission tactics.
MaximKretsch 1 week ago
@MaximKretsch Yeah, we all watched the same documentary that you did ;)
Vyna80 2 days ago
@Vyna80
Concerning this topic I did a lot more than that. :-) And for the rest I have to state that many of the comments don't make the impression that "we all" understood - or at least saw - the documentary.
MaximKretsch 1 day ago
Great upload.
almostconcerned 6 months ago
I really appreciate this documentary. It's so hard to find any good information on the Franco-Prussian war. It seems to be largely overlooked here in the U.S; however, its importance should not be undermined.
redMotif 1 year ago 7
@redMotif It's ignored because it was Germany vs France, everyone knows how that will turn out.
XxxSakura101 1 week ago
very good documentary man! but where is part 2??
the historian at 2:09 jesus christ!! who talks like that
capacopkilla123 1 year ago 2
@capacopkilla123
Part 2 is here: watch?v=0u15Qh6hZRo
sgrauslund 1 year ago
@capacopkilla123
he talks as if he is behind a screen and narrating :) perhaps he thinks he has invisibility cloak ;).....
rocksonice3333 1 month ago