The Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) 3/4

Written by Stuart Reid. Narrated by Bob Sessions, with expert analysis by Stuart Reid, Paul Jackson, David Bryant, Les Prince, and Bob Carruthers

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[redMotif]

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.

[capacopkilla123]

very good documentary man! but where is part 2??

the historian at 2:09 jesus christ!! who talks like that

[MaximKretsch]

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.

[XxxSakura101]

@redMotif It's ignored because it was Germany vs France, everyone knows how that will turn out.

[rocksonice3333]

@capacopkilla123

he talks as if he is behind a screen and narrating :) perhaps he thinks he has invisibility cloak ;).....

[almostconcerned]

Great upload.

[sgrauslund]

@capacopkilla123

Part 2 is here: watch?v=0u15Qh6hZRo