Jason Hughes
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Aspiring historian and writer. OU alum. Books, uniforms, and bad memes. Self-proclaimed genius. Leftist. He/him. Creator of @bad_histories . pfp by @macmonky
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Well hello new followers. A lot of you may have followed me due to this thread or [insert future thread] which is great. If you enjoyed whatever thread that brought you here, then you will probably enjoy the threads linked below. I'll be adding to this list as time goes on.
Alright, in honor of St. Patrick's day, here is a short thread on the excellent service record of the French Irish Brigade. It won't be as detailed as my usual but it will hopefully still be of some interest.
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This is completely random, but I absolutely love this 1881 painting of the Siege of La Rochelle. Richelieu just looks so cool.
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Reminder: just because you are vaccinated does NOT mean you should form a Macedonian pike phalanx and spend 10 years conquering the "known" world.
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Alright, my general thoughts on the trailer: I hope it's at least entertaining because... good lord. But I'll start off with the positives. The cinematography generally looks pretty good and the costume design seems mostly fine (some of the uniforms are off but that's tbe). 1/8
He came from nothing. He conquered everything. From acclaimed director Ridley Scott,
#Napoleon
is exclusively in movie theaters this Thanksgiving. Watch the official trailer now.
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@CSMFHT
Next row: You realize your tomb was intact because nobody cared enough to try to find it. *sad face*
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I understand the desire to make things more cinematic, but Napoleon's life already has a lot of very dramatic moments. You don't need to make stuff up. Anyways, I know a lot of this stuff is pedantic but I just thought I'd give my abbreviated thoughts since some people asked. 8/8
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When someone tells you they're a WWII buff and like German tanks: 🚩 🚩 🚩 🚩 🚩 🚩 🚩
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Overall I also fear they may be trying to do too much with less than three hours of film. You simply can't sufficiently or meaningfully cover enough of his life in that amount of time and they seem to be covering everything from Toulon to Waterloo. 3/
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At no point did Napoleon personally lead a cavalry charge, sword in hand. If you want to portray him bravely in the heart of the action then do the Bridge of Arcole (though preferably not the mythologized version). He could be quite brave, but not in the way they're showing. 6/
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I will admit, the emergence of Teutoburg Forest truthers was not on my 2021 bingo card.
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The portrayal of the ice at Austerlitz is... yikes. It makes Austerlitz seem like some sort of ambush and the ice thing his main tactic at the battle. In reality the ice collapsed while the Austro-Russian forces were fleeing. It was not particularly important to the battle. 7/
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He also didn't see the execution of Marie Antoinette, he was at the Siege of Toulon at the time. In Egypt the "Battle of the Pyramids" wasn't particularly close to the Pyramids (I get the change though) and a cannonball definitely didn't hit one (especially intentionally?). 5/
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And I do actually think Phoenix makes for a good Napoleon from an appearance pov at the very least. Now on to the bad. So first off I don't like the emphasis on his relationship with Josephine. Their story was not particularly romantic and she wasn't a femme fatale type. 2/
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Oh dear. I'll try to make a thread later today, but suffice it to say... I hope it's entertaining enough that I'll be able to ignore Napoleon leading cavalry charges. And shooting the pyramids. Because... why? Just why? You don't need to make stuff up to make things interesting.
He came from nothing. He conquered everything. From acclaimed director Ridley Scott,
#Napoleon
is exclusively in movie theaters this Thanksgiving. Watch the official trailer now.
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Now on to more specific issues. Their depiction of the Vendémiaire uprising is misleading. It wasn't an unarmed mob of civilians. Their ranks included many National Guardsmen and most were armed. There was an actual battle and Napoleon had his horse shot out from under him. 4/
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How do you even stop this? I mean seriously??
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But... but Rome Total War would never lie to me...
Next you're going to tell me that the territory of the Roman Republic wasn't actually divided between 3 families whose troops wore different colors. Or that Gaul, Spain, Germania, and Britannia weren't unified nations in 270 BC.
This week on the blog: The Marian Reforms Weren't a Thing! I'm sorry, but Wikipedia and Total War lied to you. Some of the parts of the so-called Marian reforms weren't done by Marius and some of them weren't done at all!
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Alright, in honor of St. Patrick's day, here is a short thread on the excellent service record of the French Irish Brigade. It won't be as detailed as my usual but it will hopefully still be of some interest.
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Why you SHOULD inbreed with a relative, a 🧵
Inbreeding is a taboo worldwide, but there is another reason for it than what you think. Inbreeding is taboo because Everyone, Everywhere, (and animals too) wants and does it for "some reasons", the healthy ones seen below
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But that cultural fascism being bad was the entire point of "Breaking Bad." It's literally in the title. Walter White broke bad. He became a terrible person. "Fight Club" depends more on your interpretation, but to me it only makes any sense as a criticism of toxic masculinity.
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Well, it looks like I'll be going to Georgetown for grad school.
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You’re on a first date with someone, and they tell you the name of their favorite historical figure. You immediately leave. Who's the historical figure?
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Bad. Not as bad as I was expecting, but that's not saying much. I will share fuller thoughts on it tomorrow on my Bad History Takes account
@bad_histories
Well, I am at the movie theater for Napoleon... I guess I truly am a masochist.
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Wow, the replies to this one are... a lot. Anyways. Kind of? By modern standards definitely. While the "rules of war" of the time were loose and not particularly binding, Napoleon's actions in this case would have been a clear breach if committed against Europeans.
Was Napoleon a war criminal? In 1799, during his campaign in Egypt and Palestine, the French general ordered the execution of an estimated 3,000 Ottoman prisoners at Jaffa. Our short video contains the facts - what’s your verdict?
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Well, visited Les Invalides and saw the Tomb of Napoleon today along with the Army Museum Might post some pictures from the actual Army Museum tomorrow while I'm on the train to Bruges.
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So today we’re going to be covering one of the most important battles of the Napoleonic Wars, the Battle of Austerlitz, on December 2nd, 1805. Yes, I know I’m a day late for the anniversary, but you can’t rush perfection. Anyways, I thought this was going to be a short one but…
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Mussolini and Admiral Horthy are sitting next to each other during an Axis conference. At one point Mussolini turns to Horthy and jokingly asks
"Since Hungary lacks a navy, why does it have an admiral?"
After a pause Horthy responds
"And why does Italy have a finance minister?"
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I love calling William the Conqueror "William the Bastard" in my papers. It was something he was actually called by contemporary sources, so my professors can't stop me.
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Oh yeah, it's Confederate heritage month. Because somehow (racism) that's still a thing in certain states. Anyways, here's my favorite Civil War meme.
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Well, I am at the movie theater for Napoleon... I guess I truly am a masochist.
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"At heart Napoleon was a gunner. There had been kings who had made artillery their hobby; Napoleon was an artilleryman who made a hobby of breaking and making kings."
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Eh, I'm better versed in Napoleonic tactics. Also, my dad isn't Philip II and I didn't inherit the best army in the world.
A 23 year old conquered this.
What's your excuse?
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Someone being a hypocrite doesn't always (or even usually) mean they're wrong. While hypocrisy is a moral/intellectual failing and it can be important to point that out, that doesn't mean you should just disregard the point the hypocrite is making.
what is your most benign unpopular opinion? i don’t mean like “the earth is flat” type of unpopular opinion, i mean like “I think golden retrievers are annoying” unpopular opinion
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Misunderstanding older literature, Tolkien, and GRRM this hard must be very difficult.
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Napoleon's hundred days.
"It's so over.
We're so back.
It's so over."
What’s a historical event you really wish you could see Twitter react to in real time
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Finished "The Grand Strategy of the Habsburg Empire" by A. Wess Mitchell last night. It was quite well-written and successfully highlights the importance of Habsburg diplomatic efforts, which could often remedy defeats on the battlefield. Would recommend.
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The minions directing Napoleon's artillery at the start of the Battle of Eylau (1807 colorized).
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So a few days back my brother and I visited Waterloo. We didn't see quite as much as I would have hoped due to time constraints but we did get to see/climb the Lion's Mound, built on the spot where *checks notes* Sharpe shot the Prince of Orange. Or something like that. 1/5
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Deleting my dating apps because I want to meet a girl the old fashioned way (my father uses me as a bartering chip to secure a marriage alliance with the Habsburgs, thus maintaining my family's significance in the complex geopolitical milieu that is early modern central Europe).
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Rewatching Rome. Mark Antony is amazing. The cast in general is great but James Purefoy did such a superb job.
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I mean probably Birth of the Nation, but in terms of biggest modern impact I'd probably go with The Patriot or Braveheart. For a lot of people they're the first and/or only reference points for the Scottish Wars of Independence and the American Revolution.
What is the worst history movie of all time?!
Here are a few possible candidates…
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I apologize to all my followers in advance for losing my mind during
#HATM
tonight. I hate The Patriot with a passion and haven't seen it in years.
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Yeah, the Russian Empire actually genocided a lot of indigenous peoples while expanding into Central Asia and Siberia. One doesn't have to have African colonies to be an imperialist power (cough cough America cough cough).
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I figure we all might need some Napoleonic uniforms in our life today, so here are some more watercolors from "Napoleonic Uniforms." Today we're looking at the chasseurs à cheval. Their uniforms were, at least until 1812, pretty similar to those of hussars.
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Could we stop caring about what modern-day rich people wear at the Met Gala? Everyone should simply focus on military fashion during the Napoleonic Wars instead.
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Well, today is the 100th anniversary of the start of the Tulsa race massacre, easily one of the darkest events in Oklahoma history. There are plenty of good, informational threads out there, so this rambling thread is focused on historical memory in suburban Oklahoma. 1/11
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The "advocates" in question:
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Ok, I have some free time so for every like this post gets, I will reply with the name and image of one of history's greatest generals (imo ofc). I will try to start with somewhat lesser known figures to make things more interesting. Other than that there is no particular order.
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Alright, so it's
#NationalComingOutDay
and I've been discovering a lot of new things about myself over the past couple of months. I've suspected it for a while, but I'm finally comfortable with saying it. I'm bi.
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Just sitting in the library, minding my own business and then I heard a tapping on the window...
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Not sure if favorite is the right word, but I would have to go with the Battle of Eylau (1807). It has everything. Fierce town fighting during the night, a blizzard, the near capture of Napoleon, a bayonet charge from the Guard, and one of the largest cavalry charges in history.
What is your favourite historical battle?
Mine would have to be Nineveh (AD 627)
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Well, in honor of the France/Poland game in the world cup, here are the uniforms of the 1er Chevaulegers of the Imperial Guard, the famed Polish lancers. The Polish lancers were arguably not only the best French cavalry of the war, but the best cavalry of the war, period.
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I mean this is how all of my friendships have started.
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No one:
Absolutely no one:
Random Finnish municipality: Hmmm... horny fish.
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Today we are looking at the uniforms of the Austrian line infantry, which are some of my favorites of the Napoleonic Wars. The helmets on pre-1809 uniforms were really cool. Also, Austrian regimental standards were amazing. Historical information (and more uniforms) below. 1/4
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Alright, so it's my birthday today. My only request is some pet pictures and/or depictions of Napoleonic era uniforms.
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Of the ones listed probably Lee (both MacArthur and Rommel are also arguably overrated). But of course that is based almost entirely on how you perceive those generals to be rated by most people. Lee is deified by neo-Confederates. But most people aren't neo-Confederates.
Who was the most overrated military commander in history?
Let us know your suggestions!
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Today we are looking at the spectacular uniforms of the heavy cavalry of the Russian Empire. Russian heavy cavalry was of excellent quality, and before 1812 was only surpassed by the French. The Chevalier Guards have my favorite elite cavalry uniforms (maybe after the Poles). 1/2
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Rome has been liberated!!!
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Relationships should be 50/50. I talk about Napoleonic uniforms and... wait, where did they go?
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Finally got blocked by the guy who brought all the Confederate sympathizers into my replies. Took long enough.
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I... it arrived early... I... I can't describe the joy I feel right now... 918 original watercolors of various French uniforms... I'm...*hyperventilation noises*
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I completely understand the whole aversion to academia as an elitist institution thing, but at some point you have to wonder why no historian who has spent their entire adult lives researching the American Civil War agrees with you.
@USAPHistorian86
@JasonLHughes
@al_chacho
@horry_peter
Sure...leftist profs right?.. Trust me I know the politics of academics and how it works, having 2 doctorates. Tow the popular academic line or get blackballed. History is no exception and is more of a frontline issue now....
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Just a quick reminder that this isn't actually world war three.
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Alright, so here’s the start of a series of threads on the French army in the 18th century. Today’s thread will be introductory in nature and provide some background on the shift from 17th century warfare to 18th century warfare and the military reforms of Louis XIV.
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Eh mostly disgust. Committed treason for an immoral cause. His generalship was mixed at best and extremely overrated. But even if he had been a good general, that wouldn't have canceled out his moral failings.
This image is a pretty good litmus test for politics: do you regard this man with respect, or disgust?
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Well, the most persistent Confederate sympathizer finally went private, so you guys probably won't be seeing me arguing with Confederates on the tl for a while.
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Welp, got an A on all of my finals (and in all of my classes). The semester was a bit rough but I survived.
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Time traveler: You! What year is it?
Random Polish person: Uh, 1773.
Time traveler: Oh. So after the First Partition of Poland.
Random Polish person: The... the first?
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I have a horse named Incitatus who I think would be a fantastic speaker of the House.
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