Historical Backstabs That Backfired Big Time
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Date: 2024-01-04
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skyden24195
Many of these I was unaware of, so that's cool. But I think there are a couple of backstab backfires that had (in some cases) truly historical influence. A couple of examples, 1: Benedict Arnold's backstab of the Continental Army gets Major Andre executed and does nothing to help the British. 2: Japan's backstab against the U. S. A. with the peacetime surprise attack on Pearl Harbor does not result in knocking out the U. S. Pacific Fleet and the population of the U. S. cowering from a war, instead it results in Japan's wartime gains to be lost and its imperial ambitions to be completely annihilated.
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Many of these I was unaware of, so that's cool. But I think there are a couple of backstab backfires that had (in some cases) truly historical influence. A couple of examples, 1: Benedict Arnold's backstab of the Continental Army gets Major Andre executed and does nothing to help the British. 2: Japan's backstab against the U. S. A. with the peacetime surprise attack on Pearl Harbor does not result in knocking out the U. S. Pacific Fleet and the population of the U. S. cowering from a war, instead it results in Japan's wartime gains to be lost and its imperial ambitions to be completely annihilated.
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QueenetBowie
I do have sympathy for Brutus, I think he was facing a horrible dilemma, he believed in the republic (as imperfect as it was) and knew Caesar was intent on replacing it with a dictatorship, and he wanted to protect his country from Caesar. But Caesar was his Uncle and he had a close relationship with him, Caesar in general showed affection for Brutus. so he had to choose between the Republic or a loving and close family member. In the end he lost both
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I do have sympathy for Brutus, I think he was facing a horrible dilemma, he believed in the republic (as imperfect as it was) and knew Caesar was intent on replacing it with a dictatorship, and he wanted to protect his country from Caesar. But Caesar was his Uncle and he had a close relationship with him, Caesar in general showed affection for Brutus. so he had to choose between the Republic or a loving and close family member. In the end he lost both
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jenniferlonnes7420
Gwee-lee-ano? Are you kidding me? It's pronounced, Juliano! Giu- is a tripthong in Italian, pronounced Ju, or jew, or joo.
And yes, I looked it up. It was Giuliano and Lorenzo, who were killed. While gui- in Italian exists and would be pronounced gwee-, as in Guido, you've still got the facts on the names wrong.
Better editing and fact checking is needed here.
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Gwee-lee-ano? Are you kidding me? It's pronounced, Juliano! Giu- is a tripthong in Italian, pronounced Ju, or jew, or joo.
And yes, I looked it up. It was Giuliano and Lorenzo, who were killed. While gui- in Italian exists and would be pronounced gwee-, as in Guido, you've still got the facts on the names wrong.
Better editing and fact checking is needed here.
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Makoto03
Great video. I was familiar with Oda Nobunaga and Akechi Mitsuhide due to various japanese videogames telling the story of the 'demon king' Nobunaga.
I didn't know Akechi was defeated by a random bandit a week later though. Thats kinda lame and sad. lol
Lu Bu is another person i know due to videogames. Hes powerful in the Dynasty Warrior games.
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Great video. I was familiar with Oda Nobunaga and Akechi Mitsuhide due to various japanese videogames telling the story of the 'demon king' Nobunaga.
I didn't know Akechi was defeated by a random bandit a week later though. Thats kinda lame and sad. lol
Lu Bu is another person i know due to videogames. Hes powerful in the Dynasty Warrior games.
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ItsAVolcano
Accounts from the battle from the Japanese indicate Won Gyun did survive the fighting, but simply waited on the shore afterwards to be captured and executed. While the motive is unclear, it's likely he recognized the horrific fate that awaited him if he returned to the Chosin court a failure and choose a quicker death.
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Accounts from the battle from the Japanese indicate Won Gyun did survive the fighting, but simply waited on the shore afterwards to be captured and executed. While the motive is unclear, it's likely he recognized the horrific fate that awaited him if he returned to the Chosin court a failure and choose a quicker death.
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claywest9528
The Pazzi originally hired a professional assassin to kill the Medici, but the contract killer didn't feel he could murder men while they knelt at mass. They found a priest who when they guaranteed absolution, had no such qualms about helping in the assassination, and the plot went forward.
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The Pazzi originally hired a professional assassin to kill the Medici, but the contract killer didn't feel he could murder men while they knelt at mass. They found a priest who when they guaranteed absolution, had no such qualms about helping in the assassination, and the plot went forward.
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weird_history
I've always questioned the death of Cleo/Mark Anthony. She doesn't strike me as the kind of Girl who would just turn over and play dead. I suspect Spin as bad as modern politics. Nor do I think she would have abandoned her other 2 kids. There are stories of them going to Scotland.
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I've always questioned the death of Cleo/Mark Anthony. She doesn't strike me as the kind of Girl who would just turn over and play dead. I suspect Spin as bad as modern politics. Nor do I think she would have abandoned her other 2 kids. There are stories of them going to Scotland.
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btetschner
2: 03 Reminds me of the film Mission Impossible!
I watched the first four Mission Impossible films in a daily sequence, with Ghost Protocol ending on Christmas Day.
I watched Ghost Protcol again on New Year's Eve as an event with my mother.
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2: 03 Reminds me of the film Mission Impossible!
I watched the first four Mission Impossible films in a daily sequence, with Ghost Protocol ending on Christmas Day.
I watched Ghost Protcol again on New Year's Eve as an event with my mother.
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btetschner
8: 26 After watching this video, I am going to watch Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) for the first time.
I am going to watch it on January 5th, the same day Benedict Arnold led British Forces to burn Richmond, Virginia.
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8: 26 After watching this video, I am going to watch Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) for the first time.
I am going to watch it on January 5th, the same day Benedict Arnold led British Forces to burn Richmond, Virginia.
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btetschner
6: 53 Doane University is in Saline County, saline signifying salt. (kancoll)
There was a belief held by the early pioneers that great salt springs and deposits could be found in the area. (Saline County Nebraska.
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6: 53 Doane University is in Saline County, saline signifying salt. (kancoll)
There was a belief held by the early pioneers that great salt springs and deposits could be found in the area. (Saline County Nebraska.
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btetschner
7: 28 Reminds me of the film Critical Thinking (2020.
It was dropped on Netflix on December 15, 2022, the day I graduated with my Associate Degrees.
It's a fantastic film, very inspiring!
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7: 28 Reminds me of the film Critical Thinking (2020.
It was dropped on Netflix on December 15, 2022, the day I graduated with my Associate Degrees.
It's a fantastic film, very inspiring!
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btetschner
Eating ANOTHER Weird History meal!
Eating TOP RAMEN BEEF. while watching this Weird History video!
From the Weird History Food video How the Cup Noodles Empire Was Built
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Eating ANOTHER Weird History meal!
Eating TOP RAMEN BEEF. while watching this Weird History video!
From the Weird History Food video How the Cup Noodles Empire Was Built
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ursula1815
First, Attila the Hun lived in the 5th century AFTER CHRIST (A. D. or if you must CE) NOT BCE. If you want people to respect your work make sure you get your facts straight.
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First, Attila the Hun lived in the 5th century AFTER CHRIST (A. D. or if you must CE) NOT BCE. If you want people to respect your work make sure you get your facts straight.
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btetschner
0: 11 Reminds me of Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in The Hunger Games!
The last film I watched of 2023 was the Jennifer Lawrence film No Hard Feelings (2023.
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0: 11 Reminds me of Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in The Hunger Games!
The last film I watched of 2023 was the Jennifer Lawrence film No Hard Feelings (2023.
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mcnesshannah
Can you do a video about John Brown and his Harpers Ferry raid? Maybe the video could contain facts that are unknown about John Brown and/or the raid.
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Can you do a video about John Brown and his Harpers Ferry raid? Maybe the video could contain facts that are unknown about John Brown and/or the raid.
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btetschner
7: 57 I would love a Druid's robe like that!
I am hoping, if I have enough information and a good enough plan, to be a druid next year for Halloween.
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7: 57 I would love a Druid's robe like that!
I am hoping, if I have enough information and a good enough plan, to be a druid next year for Halloween.
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RogerL-20
Please do a video about the US Electoral College system. Elaborate on why we have it and if there have been attempts to discontinue it. Thanks!
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Please do a video about the US Electoral College system. Elaborate on why we have it and if there have been attempts to discontinue it. Thanks!
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btetschner
2: 06 Speaking of Dragon. 2024 is the Chinese Year Of The Dragon.
It switches over from the rabbit to the dragon on February 10th.
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2: 06 Speaking of Dragon. 2024 is the Chinese Year Of The Dragon.
It switches over from the rabbit to the dragon on February 10th.
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tombruner9634
What I learned from this is that betrayers tend to have funny names. So if you have a friend with a funny name, best watch out!
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What I learned from this is that betrayers tend to have funny names. So if you have a friend with a funny name, best watch out!
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weird_history
'If you stab a friend then expect to be stabbed in return by those closest to them. And if not by them then by fate itself. '
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'If you stab a friend then expect to be stabbed in return by those closest to them. And if not by them then by fate itself. '
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Mark
Caesar and Napoleon are two prominent figures in world history who played significant roles in their respective eras. Both leaders achieved great successes with significant victories, but they also faced setbacks and historic stabs in the back.
Caesar, a Roman politician and military strategist, became one of the most famous and influential leaders of ancient Rome. He introduced reforms in politics, economics, and the military, strengthening the position of the Roman Empire. However, his successful career was cut tragically short when, in 44 BC, Caesar was assassinated by a group of conspirators, including his closest allies. This stab in the back struck Caesar because of his immense power and his desire to establish himself as the monarch of the Roman Empire. As a result of his death, Rome was thrown into chaos, beginning a period of civil wars that eventually led to the final decline of the Republic.
Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political figure who became emperor of the French Empire. Napoleon became famous for his military victories and great reforms in France, bringing stability and progress to the country. He created his own dynasty and tried to expand his power throughout Europe. However, his plans were halted by a major stab in the back - the military campaign in Russia in 1812. The French army was defeated by Russian forces and heavily defeated. This defeat was the beginning of the end for Napoleon, who was forced to abdicate and was sent into exile on the island of St. Helena.
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Caesar and Napoleon are two prominent figures in world history who played significant roles in their respective eras. Both leaders achieved great successes with significant victories, but they also faced setbacks and historic stabs in the back.
Caesar, a Roman politician and military strategist, became one of the most famous and influential leaders of ancient Rome. He introduced reforms in politics, economics, and the military, strengthening the position of the Roman Empire. However, his successful career was cut tragically short when, in 44 BC, Caesar was assassinated by a group of conspirators, including his closest allies. This stab in the back struck Caesar because of his immense power and his desire to establish himself as the monarch of the Roman Empire. As a result of his death, Rome was thrown into chaos, beginning a period of civil wars that eventually led to the final decline of the Republic.
Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political figure who became emperor of the French Empire. Napoleon became famous for his military victories and great reforms in France, bringing stability and progress to the country. He created his own dynasty and tried to expand his power throughout Europe. However, his plans were halted by a major stab in the back - the military campaign in Russia in 1812. The French army was defeated by Russian forces and heavily defeated. This defeat was the beginning of the end for Napoleon, who was forced to abdicate and was sent into exile on the island of St. Helena.
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