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🚩 Khmelnytsky Uprising was a brutal war that lasted nearly a decade (1648 to 1657). Cossack warriors, under Bohdan Khmelnytsky rose against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, eventually winning their independence. However, this victory gradually led to the incorporation of eastern Ukraine into Russia, as Cossacks swore allegiance to the Tsar in exchange for greater autonomy than they enjoyed under Polish-Lithuanian rule. Ultimately, the war led to the period known as “The Ruin”. The Battle of Zhovti Vody was the first major battle of the Khmelnytsky Uprising.
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🚩 Khmelnytsky Uprising was a brutal war that lasted nearly a decade (1648 to 1657). Cossack warriors, under Bohdan Khmelnytsky rose against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, eventually winning their independence. However, this victory gradually led to the incorporation of what is today eastern Ukraine into Russia, as Cossacks swore allegiance to the Tsar in exchange for greater autonomy than they enjoyed under Polish-Lithuanian rule. Ultimately, the war led to the period known as "The Ruin". The Battle of Zhovti Vody was the first major battle of the Khmelnytsky Uprising.
a fascinating unknown, at least in the west, story.
why did cossacks have to get registered?
i only see polish or tatars but noone ukrainian
Dear creators of History Marche, please do not continue putting emojis in the thumbnail of your videos. I am only speaking for myself but I am sure someone has to agree. I love the stuff you create but I hate seeing social media influence how you present your videos.
Heres the thing people forget these people never used the term Ukrainian and if you asked them "are you Ukrainian or Cossack?" Theyd always answer Cossack, sure Ukraine recognizes them as ancient heroes but they werent Ukrainian. Like calling modern Italians Romans when the two couldnt be further apart from each other.
Ah, let's take a look at a Ukrainian founding figure and see what he's like…
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand he's a dickhead
…figures
''''800 years…….. to the Edo Period''''
wtf 😆
Poles mistreated Ukrainians by not giving them equal rights, but if it wasn't for Khmielnitksy, I'm sure it would work itself out eventually. The reasoning of the polish nobility was that Commonwealth was as the name suggests – 'our common wealth'.
In order to become part of an organization, you have to be loyal to its values. Cossacks never did that and treated it as a cashcow. The registered Cossacks institution was seen as defining Ukrainians as second class citizens, but in reality it was an initiation phase, trial period for a new member with limited rights in the organization. Cause a newbie can fuck it all up easily. Like for example by going to tatars or russians and starting a war for a minor land dispute. 😮 Im sure after max 30 years Ukrainians would have been given full equal rights as Poles and Lithuanians had, but only after proving loyalty and when they would start to see Commonwealth as their Commonwealth.
Kamikoto is a scam by the way.
There was never a state called Ukraine before the end of the USSR
Thanks for posting this vid
No sources, meh
There's a notable role of Ivan Barabas – Cherkassy colonel loyal to the Polish king, he was a Cossack commander loyal to the king, during the rebellion of other Cossacks during this battle, even though he was an old man in his 60's, he rose from his seat on one of the support ships going down the river and started fighting alongside his personal retinue. Despite all his men were slaughtered within first 10 minutes, he was so greatly revered by the traitors due to the tales of his past exploits against the Turks nobody would dare approach him and he killed two that did make initial challenge. Unfortunately he slipped in a puddle of blood on the deck of the ship and once down he was pierced by numerous men.
Another notable figure was captain Werner of the German mercenary infantry. Cossacks tried bribing him and promised him mountains of gold for switching sides, but he just said that despite Polish Crown was late with payments and their doom was certain if they refused his contract stipulates they are hired until June that year – an ordered his men to fire at the Tatars and Cossacks during the negotiations. Supposedly the German brigade were the last men standing south of the river from the entirety of Polish Commonwealth's army.
This is probably my favorite "lesser known" war in Europe. Amazing how the Poles managed to come back after the disastrous defeats against the Cossacks. Also, and this might be an exaggeration on my part 😅, I swear the Russians never forgot the Times of Troubles and wanted to destroy Poland in particular just as much as they wanted to expand their influence. And I think they kept this grudge until the third partition, almost 200 years
This video does not state clearly that the rebellion of Cossacks happened separately from the main field of battle that's why there's a confusion about the numbers. The rebellion in which Ivan Barabas was killed and his second in command took Cossack forces to Chmielnitsky happened some 20/30 kilometers from Potocki's and Polish encampment before they managed to join forces.
Indeed the total forces on the Polish side were in the end:
– 150 Polish nobles, organized into hussar shock cavalry constituting Potocki's personal retinue and elite
– 550 Cossack light riders from private household regiments of Polish aristocrats (they stayed loyal)
– 550 Polish and Ruthenian dragoons
– 1500 registered Cossacks under 3 Polish officers (they betrayed almost to a man)
So in the end I think Polish side couldn't have had more than 1250-1300 fighters that were loyal throughout entire engagement.
Source: The composition of Polish forces at Yellow Waters and near Korsun in 1648, "Przegląd Historyczno-Wojskowy", 16 (67)/2 (252), 2015, pp. 39–62
Very informative!!!€
When Ukraine and Poland fight each other Russia wins, when they work together Russia lose, that's why we need them to work togheter.
Why almost everyone look the same 11:26 look 4 people with virtually the same face
I love this channel, but, when topic of the video is about Russia, content is changed to total bs and western propaganda. Doomed Ukraine for what? To live happy and prosperous under Russian Empire and then USSR reign for centuries to come? There are no such acts as genocide or some mistreatment of maloross ("Ukrainian") people by russians ever. They can be leaders of state, generals, marshals and anyone in Russian Empire or USSR. There are no such things as apartheid or elimination of natives. Oh, i forgot. That's West prerogative.
Next episode I hope we are going to see the Man, the Myth, the Gigachad, the Legend KNIAŹ JAREMA WIŚNIOWIECKI !
Allying with Tatars, the traditional tormentors of Slav people? Hm, sorry, not a good guy in my book.
Hey can you make a video on "what if Alexander the great commanded a modern army eg. Russian in a modern battlefield " It would be great. History's greatest general! commanding the greatest army in nthe world to conquer this world which he failed to accomplish inn his previous lvive
In the "Khmelnytskyi" name, the "Kh" sound is softer; there's no "K" in it. English "H" is, basically, a breath out. The slavik sound is made by pressing the tongue closer to the palate, but it's still soft. That's why the transliteration for the letter/sound is "Kh". There's simply no letter in the English alphabet that would fit the sound perfectly.
As for Chyhyryn, well, I don't even know how to explain the pronunciation using English letters. But I like how you try to be accurate with all these international names. Kudos for that!
Another update: Zhovti Vody means Yellow Waters, and Zhovti River means "Yellow River".
Ukraine didn't exist at this period
The Cossacks of Ukraine did not form their own empire but rather they served the Russian Empire
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This video send me shivers down my spine. This is one of my favourite subjects of European history.
Knowing how Khmelnitsky revolt started enlightened me even more on the subject. I fell in love with it through Sienkiewich. I have read The trilogy and they are one of the greatest books I have read.
Figures like prince Wiesniowicki, Szkretuski, Wolodyjowski, Podbipieta, Bohun, Hmelnytski, Tuhai Bei and above anyone else pan Zagloba have strenghtened me, gave courage to me and helped me in a way.
I remember from Through fire and sword the siege of Zbaraz…Some time passed since I've read it, but I still feel goosebumps remembering that magnificent piece of literature.
Oh, the might and wisdom of Jarema Wisniowicki, the military prowess and courage of Szkreruski, the perfection in sword wielding: Wolodyjowski, the sheer power and warmness in the same time of Podbipieda, the menace and incredible power of the Hatman of the Cossacks, the military prowess and menace of Tuhai Bei and Bohun and the incredible wisdom and wit of this new Uysses, Zagloba.
History Marche, thanks for covering this. Sienkiewich made these wars immortal. You guys bring it to us from a historical, accurate point of view so this is good.
Great material, but Polish and Ukrainian names of people and places are butchered terribly in many cases :). There is also one serious mistake. That rebellion of registered Cossacks didn't happen in the camp of Stanisław Potocki at Żółte Wody. Those Cossacks who were send on boats never joined with his force. So those who left his force were different registered Cossacks and they just switched sides without murdering officers and German draggoons (who were killed but by the group on boats).
I just checked causalities at Wikipedia and it's different from even an army size at your video. Also, it would be fair to mention, this is a polish perspective P.S: Registered Cossacks arrived later due to Wikipedia (On 4 May 1648, near Kamianyi Zaton, Mykhailo Krychevsky's 1,500 registered Cossacks mutinied, killing all the officers (Krychevsky himself was taken prisoner and would join Khmelnytsky's army).[3]: 404 Cossacks who stayed loyal to the Crown Army, such as Ivan Barabash, were cut down,[3]: 404 as well as the German dragoons in their midst. Rebellious Cossacks arrived at the battlefield on 13 May.)
1:40 “Hetman” I’m pretty sure is gothic before Lithuanian
Sacrifice
Cossacks aren't Ukraine. They have nothing to do with Ukraine, other than being located in the territory of modern Ukraine.
Very dishonorable
Great video
Small notation: he never "surrendered" to Muscovite tsardom, that term is wrong here because they never declared war on each other. Your usage of terms like "surrender" and "russia" (in 1648 when russia didnt even exist) just shows your pro russian stance on Ukrainian question as of now. You had a normal thumbnail in a community post before that so I'm sure that's just your unprofessionalism and incompetence.
this is a sacrifice for the algorithm
Lol yes b/c I'm sure these Cossaks called themselves "Ukrainians", what a joke.
Ukraine (formerly Kievan Rus) restored its statehood. It wasn't a mistake or a doom. The people fought for their freedom and country… which of course irritates the Kremlin Moscovites, who claim that “Ukraine was created by lenin in 1918”
never trust an ukrainian
They won the war again, several times in the news and still they will be surrendered to Russia.
Probably a good idea to consult a Polish or Ukrainian speaker to help you with pronunciation of place and person names as it would greatly elevate (from cringe level) the quality of your video.
Another example of what ruined Poland – false religion that was forced on us in 966.
I just noticed the thumbnail to this video. The battle you covered in this video was the story of Islamic invasion which utilized deception and traitor infiltration, not Russian aggression or conquest.
And now they've lost and don't surrender
Trolololo