great job and great video :). I would just add some info about the Czech troops (as a czech myself) in the battle if I may. Prince Boleslav had to leave most troops in Bohemia to block off the invading enemy attacking in that direction (in coordination with Otto´s army) and thus had send "only" 1000 cavalry (knights) to the battle. But they were the best he could send in. The battle is immportant to our history too, because we regained control over most of Moravia thanks to it.
@Thommys111 the archery skills of the magyars were brilliant but they were cowards.that was point they lost at lechfeld because they become panic and want go mama but they go to hell.dont worry they deserved it.
this is true. Otto recognised the strength of the Hungarians, he knows the advantages of the quickness and light rider of the Hungarians with arrow and bent. but collected all fighter with there long weapon, the long lance against the enemy and won the battle against the hungarians. the german knights were wearing modern chain shirt for protecting against enemy arrows.
this is the story, the video is showing and telling.
The "history" says, hungarian was fleeing and united german troups blocked their way. Only partly true. Hungarians war tactics was ALWAYS to simulate a retread, to exhaust the enemy and then kill the follower with arrows like Huns did. They had no heavy armor, so THEY could decide the distance between them and the follower. The problem here was, Otto knows that and was blocking the path. So the hungarians had no choice and had to fight against Ottos heavy armored troups.
it is claimed, Otto had "only" 10.000 men. In reallity he must have far more. In AD 907 Germans gone to Hungary with over 80.000 men! The Hungarians had not mor than 40.000 to defend their land! The germans lost tragically. Otto was a brilliant leader, so wasn't stupid to try that with 10.000 men. The hungarians had in this battle only a few thousand, not 20.000! After this victory, it took still 75 years (AD1030), until germans dared to go on hungarian ground.
They lost, like in 907. However, Ottos victory was very important for the Germans AND the Hungarians. This was the first time, germans had a really battle on German land, not just stopping some Hungarians on the way home after a raid. This was only one of three battles on Lechfeld, but by far the greatest for Germans. Otto was the first leader, who really understood the hungarians. Who knows their war tactic was more brilliant than barbaric. Because he himself was it too!
Isnt this that battle where Czech and German forces were victorious above Hungarian raiders and make them to settle down at least and establish Hungary?
Well the battle of Lech... ,,Bitva na Lechu,, in czech is really a important part of history, however I hadnt found any mention about Czech forces in your video.
Well, just for mentioning, we are not eastern-europeans, those are Slovakians and Polish people. Well and as far as I know, we were not a tribe in the full meaning. Those forces of Bohemia were made only from cavalry knights. St. Vaclav actuaely brought order to bohemian ranks and really founded the great cavalry knights of that times, well equiped and so on. After he died, those values werent forgotten.
great job and great video :). I would just add some info about the Czech troops (as a czech myself) in the battle if I may. Prince Boleslav had to leave most troops in Bohemia to block off the invading enemy attacking in that direction (in coordination with Otto´s army) and thus had send "only" 1000 cavalry (knights) to the battle. But they were the best he could send in. The battle is immportant to our history too, because we regained control over most of Moravia thanks to it.
TheDariwin 1 week ago
Whats the title of the movie?
aljonzc 1 month ago
@Thommys111 the archery skills of the magyars were brilliant but they were cowards.that was point they lost at lechfeld because they become panic and want go mama but they go to hell.dont worry they deserved it.
MrKaskelen 1 month ago
this is true. Otto recognised the strength of the Hungarians, he knows the advantages of the quickness and light rider of the Hungarians with arrow and bent. but collected all fighter with there long weapon, the long lance against the enemy and won the battle against the hungarians. the german knights were wearing modern chain shirt for protecting against enemy arrows.
this is the story, the video is showing and telling.
vvsmusic 1 month ago
The "history" says, hungarian was fleeing and united german troups blocked their way. Only partly true. Hungarians war tactics was ALWAYS to simulate a retread, to exhaust the enemy and then kill the follower with arrows like Huns did. They had no heavy armor, so THEY could decide the distance between them and the follower. The problem here was, Otto knows that and was blocking the path. So the hungarians had no choice and had to fight against Ottos heavy armored troups.
Thommys111 1 month ago
@Thommys111
it is claimed, Otto had "only" 10.000 men. In reallity he must have far more. In AD 907 Germans gone to Hungary with over 80.000 men! The Hungarians had not mor than 40.000 to defend their land! The germans lost tragically. Otto was a brilliant leader, so wasn't stupid to try that with 10.000 men. The hungarians had in this battle only a few thousand, not 20.000! After this victory, it took still 75 years (AD1030), until germans dared to go on hungarian ground.
Thommys111 1 month ago
@Thommys111
They lost, like in 907. However, Ottos victory was very important for the Germans AND the Hungarians. This was the first time, germans had a really battle on German land, not just stopping some Hungarians on the way home after a raid. This was only one of three battles on Lechfeld, but by far the greatest for Germans. Otto was the first leader, who really understood the hungarians. Who knows their war tactic was more brilliant than barbaric. Because he himself was it too!
Thommys111 1 month ago
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Attila2205 2 months ago
Isnt this that battle where Czech and German forces were victorious above Hungarian raiders and make them to settle down at least and establish Hungary?
Retarior 5 months ago
@Retarior
you'll find all answer if you pull down the extended information. thanks for your question :)
vvsmusic 5 months ago
@vvsmusic
Well the battle of Lech... ,,Bitva na Lechu,, in czech is really a important part of history, however I hadnt found any mention about Czech forces in your video.
Retarior 5 months ago
@Retarior
Most likely because bohemia was part of ottos empire by that time.
However in the original documentation were this clip is taken from,
bohemian forces are mentioned as one of the seven german tribes
who joined for the battle.
Since im no expert of eastern european history and culture, i dont
know if those forces actualy consisted of germanic or slavic people.
But rest assured, the czech warriors werent forgotten. :)
GrafBocula 4 months ago
@GrafBocula
Well, just for mentioning, we are not eastern-europeans, those are Slovakians and Polish people. Well and as far as I know, we were not a tribe in the full meaning. Those forces of Bohemia were made only from cavalry knights. St. Vaclav actuaely brought order to bohemian ranks and really founded the great cavalry knights of that times, well equiped and so on. After he died, those values werent forgotten.
Glad to hear it, thank you for response.
Retarior 4 months ago
@GrafBocula The german Army had 20.000 soldiers on this battlefield. 1000 of them were from Böhmen, That means some of them were Czechs.
Gruenkreuz100 3 months ago
@Retarior Yes. But there were just very little czechs on the batte field. (~1000).
Gruenkreuz100 3 months ago
klasse gemacht, musik und video ..
TheFroen 11 months ago
The music is genial and the video too. Video stockt, sind wahrscheinlich zu viele bei Youtube heute.
You are the great master of soundtracks and it matches so so well. Impressive Volker. I love it very!
seriousmusicgermany 11 months ago