🚩 Charles XII was one of the greatest military leaders in European history. He defeated Denmark, Poland, Saxony and Russia in a series of brilliant campaigns. A skilled tactician, he had a good eye for choosing a battleground and insisted on personal leadership in battle. His strategic talent, however, was much criticized, especially his decision to wage a long war in Poland and his Russian campaign in 1707-1709. 🚩 This video is made possible by the generous support of our Patrons. If you'd like to help us make more free content like this, consider supporting us on 🚩 Big thanks to History Rhymes for their collaboration on this video: @historyrhymes1701 📢 Narrated by David McCallion 📝 Written by Jonathan Woody 🎼 Music: Filmstro 📚 Sources: Peter the Great: The Strugle for Power, 1671 - 1725 by Paul Bushkovitch Chicago / Turabian 16th Edition Citation: Bushkovitch, Paul. Peter the Great : the Struggle for Power, 1671-1725. Cambridge ;: Cambridge University Press, 2001. Military Actions at Narva in 1700 According to the Memoirs of Swedish Warriors by Sergei A. Chirkin Charles XII at Narva in autum 1700: Testimonies from his confidants by Sergei A. Chirkin Chicago / Turabian 16th Edition Citation: Chirkin, Sergei A. “Сharles XII at Narva in Autumn 1700: Testimonies from His Confidants.” Mastatskaya i Muzychnaya Adukatsiya 21, no. 3 (2021): 288–292. The Battle of Narva: November 29th, 1700 by Richard Cavendish Swedish Gamble at the Battle of Narva by Eric Niderost (Warfare History Network, November 2013) #swedishempire #history #documentary