Battle of the Boyne, 1690 ⚔️ When the balance of power in Europe changed forever

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we gather again to witness little squares beat the absolute carnage out of each other

Besides these guys doing all the work creating the animations, the research on the history and anything else that goes in making these videos - let's also give a hands up to narrator David McCallion. His voice just fits like a silk glove and makes listening and watching their work a true masterpiece.

The whole area around Drogheda is arguably the most astonishing part of Ireland from a historical point of view. The Battle of the Boyne site at Oldbridge (3 miles from the town), one of the world's most extraordinary burial tombs at Newgrange (5 miles from the town), Knowth & Dowth nearby, the round tower & finest of all celtic crosses at Monasterboice (3 miles away), the beautiful 850 year old Mellifont Abbey (4 miles or so) and then Drogheda itself with Laurence Gate (a spectacular Barbican Gate), several other town gates and towers, Millmount Tower and its Museum overlooking the town, the finest viaduct in Ireland, numerous gothic churches and unbelievable history including the Cromwellian invasion. It's only 20 minutes from Dublin airport but well worth spending a few days exploring rather than popping up for half a day from Dublin.

Does anyone else think you could more effectively teach high school students strictly with videos on this channel? History isn't about names and dates, it's about where and why. This gives you as much useful information in 30 minutes as a textbook provides in a semester.

Amazing to think William was asthmatic. While he wasn't personally robust, he was extremely active in battle.

James is one of those guys who needed to be told “If you won’t fight for yourself, why should anyone else?” Uninspiring, a coward and a bad tactician to boot, it’s a wonder anyone signed up.

I remember vaguely learning about the battle of the boyne as a child here in Ireland. Usually the focus was on the aftermath it created for Irish catholics but it was great to learn about the full context and build up to it here. I think my favourite pieces of these videos is honestly the quotes from the leaders at the time, really humanizes the representation of flags moving on a map. As a history lover who enjoys the vidoes on this channel it's interesting to see a battle that actually took place in my country, thank you!

Schomberg was a typical aristocratic military commander of his time. He grew up at his family castle Schoenburg in the Rhine valley south of Coblence. His mother who died during his birth was Elisabeth Dudley, a member of the famous Dudley family. Later he became an officer in the french army, then fought for the Portuguese during their war of restauration against the Spain. But when King Louis XIV. cancelled the edict of tolerance he begged Schomberg to convert to Catholicism which he as a Calvinist refused to do. So Schomberg had to leave France. Soon afterwards he was promoted commander of all forces of the Elector of Brandenburg. In 1688 two events occured, the Glorious Revolution in England and the outbreak of the war of the Palatinate Succession. Louis XIV. demanded the Electorate Palatinate for his brother Philippe of Orleans as Philippe had married a daughter of the Elector of Palatinate who had died without a male heir. During the former wars France had managed to avoid any all european opposition by paying huge amounts of money to one or more leaders of several countries of the Holy Roman Empire. But this time nearly all governments came together in an anti-french coalition. This was the background of the Brandenburg support of the cause of William of Orange. The Elector of Brandenburg also known as the Great Elector sent Schomberg with an army to England to fight for William. Louis XIV. became so upset of Schomberg's switch to France's enemies he personally ordered the destruction of Schoenburg Castle. In the 19th century the castle was restored and it is now a hotel. In the entrance one can see two portraits, one of Frederick of Schomberg and another portait of his son Meinhardt, the younger count of Schomberg.

I love all of the work you guys put into this. Can't wait for more videos.

Best pronunciation of Drogheda I’ve heard, fair play

“Those Protestants up to no good as usual” - Father Ted

Thanks for all your hard work. Great content, as ever!

Much thanks history marche. This gives me a sense of pride to get an idea where my family fought on this battle. Thank you.

If anyone visits Ireland the Boyne interpretive Centre is very interesting and worth a visit, shows the battle in detail

Seriously Historymarche. Your documentaries are great whatever the specific subject. Look forward to them always!

Thank you historymarche í really enjoy your videos, and like always great work this one was! I also liked how the towns changed color to whoever controlled them

This channel makes my heart happy. One picnic nearly decided the fate of Europe

Great documentary, pace of narration and clarity is wonderful - props to whoever animated our favourite square battles

This is local history to me and you've done it well!