The Thirty Years War

I never knew Matt Damon was so knowledgeable about history.

Honestly I'm surprised the 30 years war lasted for 30 years since the 7 years war lasted for 9 and don't even get me started on the 100 years war.

I love the fact that King Gustav II was one of the few Kings who actually fought along side his soldiers & can certainly see why his solider loved, fought & died for him.

watches Tom Richey videos at midnight to prepare for a euro test the next day O-o

I just realized the video is 15:55 long... and it involves the Peace of Augsburg. Coincidence?

Gustavus Adolphus didn't just introduce mobile artillery (although that was very significant). He completely changed the formation of the armies, going away from the tradition spanish squre formation. He introduced platoon fire, and made the soldiers wear lighter armor among many things

rip to all the people who came across this in their DBQ

This was literally a months worth of classes perfectly summarized. Thank you! Hopefully the exam goes well

y'all this is actually really helpful. since we started doing online school it's not as fun and engaging and class is an hour long, but this dude explains so much in just 15 minutes, it's literally saving my grade in ap euro lmaooo

I'm a history fan. It was my favorite subject in school, but my father insisted I study a "practical subject" (Economics and Accounting). I'm not sorry I did because a lot of what happens in history is really caused by economic conditions so understanding economics and finance is not a bad thing. However, I've never lost my love of history. I have to congratulate you as being the most succinct, clear, organized presenter of history I've ever heard. If I was your student, I would be worshiping at your feet. As the kids say today, I'm a "fanboy" of yours. I'm going to subscribe to your channel as I would like to hear your dissertations on other parts of history. Thanks so much for taking a so called "boring" subject like history and explaining it in very succinct terms. You're the greatest.

Sir, where have you been my whole life. You saved me from the AP European test.

Sweden's invention of mobile artillery was the IKEA of modern war.

thanks I am an Korean student. I was looking for information about 30 years war. you really did organized it well you talk slow so foreign people can understand thanks so much

I was never really interested in history until I started playing Europa Universalis IV. I love discovering historical events that happens in-game and later read up upon what really happened. I just lead the Protestant league to victory as Sweden and gained the Lion of the North achievement. After that I knew I had research this which is why I'm watching this video, very interesting topic to say the least. I just wish your video was longer, I could have easily watched 2 hours.

finally after spending the entire school year trying to figure out this war, i finally get it :D good luck to everyone else cramming for the AP euro exam tomorrow!

Thought you were great in The Martian! You deserved that Oscar

i feel like i wanna play eu 4 now

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I am taking a class about the modern Europe and to be honest, history is really not my cup of tea. I'm more into art, philosophy and litterature, and this class is killing me. I have an exam tomorrow morning, and even if I did study about 50 hours, and I do not exagerate at all, I don't understand a single thing. Don't know why, to me it's so vague and complicated and god knows why I suck at this, but I do. And then I listened to your video. This war is not the main subject of my exam, but you vid' do help me a lot. Maybe it's too soon to scream hallelujah but for now, I'm really grateful.

You are more like a story teller with humor than a history teacher. I enjoy learning something new/old from your special delivery and charm. Thanks for making history fun.