Battle of Salamis - Diadochi Wars Ancient History DOCUMENTARY

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Published 2024-08-08
Kings and Generals animated documentary series on the history of Ancient World and Ancient Greece continues with the first video in the wars of the Diadochi - successors of Alexander of Macedon. Previously, we have covered Alexander's conquest of Persia (   • Alexander of Macedon - Conquest of Pe...  ) and his campaign in India, as well as his reforms, plans and death (   • Alexander: Indian Campaign, Reforms, ...  ). In the aftermath of his death, his generals - the Diadochi, started dividing his empire during the Council of Babylon and deciding who will rule the empire. Meleager's coup attempt failed and he was killed. To the west, the Greek city-states led by Athens rebelled against Antipater, leading to the Lamian War, while in Asia, Ptolemy famously stole Alexander's body, striking one of the first blow of the coming war (   • Lamian War - Greeks Rebel Against the...  ). This led to the First War of the Diadochi in which an alliance led by Perdiccas and Eumenes faced the alliance led by Antipater and Ptolemy at the battles of Camel's Rampart, Hellespont, Orkynia and Cretopolis in 321–319 BC, which Antipater and Ptolemy won, dividing the empire again during the Partition of Triparadeisos (   • First War of the Diadochi - Alexander...  ), which in turn led to the Second War of the Diadochi, the battles of Coprates river, Athens, Megalopolis, Gabiene and Paraitakene, the end of Eumenes, as well as Philip III Arrhidaeus and Olympias (   • Battles of Gabiene and Paraitakene - ...  ). Initially, the winners were in accord, but at some point, new alliances formed with Antigonos on one side and Ptolemy and Seleucus on the other, leading to the Third Diadochi War and the battle of Gaza of 312 BC (   • Battle of Gaza 312 BC - Third War of ...  ). For Seleucus, this morphed into the Babylonian war, as he had to defend against Antigonus during the sieges of Babylon and the battle of 25 Abu (   • Babylonian War - Diadochi Wars Contin...  ). As Ptolemy was trying to expand into Mediterranean, the clash with the Antigonus became inevitable, leading to the Fourht War of the Diadochi and the battle of Salamis.

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The video was made by MalayArcher (youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates), while the script was researched and written by Christos Nicolaou. This video was narrated by Officially Devin (   / @offydgg   & youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ). Art by Banskie Ayuban.

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00:00 Introduction
01:51 Chapter I: The 4th War of Diadochi
06:11 Chapter II: The Cypriot Campaign
08:10 The Siege of Salamis
10:22 The Battle of Salamis
12:46 Chapter III: The rise of the Antigonids
14:58 Chapter IV: The War in Egypt
16:43 Chapter V: The War has just begun

Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1l4HK1N2qOlDPZIbY-LbCr3…

Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: www.epidemicsound.com/

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All Comments (21)
  • @CaribbeanHistory
    “Cyprus becoming the battleground of empires for the millionth time” that made me laugh hard 😂
  • @Mickmickster
    Diadochi Wars and Second Punic War coverage has been awesome!
  • @Arselpang
    More about the wars of the Diadochi! 👍 This is one of the best interesting periods of the antiquity. The whole thing is like an enormous Shakespearean saga.
  • @franciscovelasco5422
    The next battle is one of my favorites. Your old video on it is the one I show most often to newcomers to your channel
  • @user-pk5gh1ik4k
    This is a Korean viewer who is a big fan of this video. The other day, I wrote a comment in the episode "How Did Mongolㄴ Fight Another Mongols?" It's an honor to see the battle I wanted to see in this video! If you don't mind, I'd appreciate it if you could make a video with the theme you applied for last time!
  • @antiriad
    As a Greek having lived in Greece for 20 years I can definitely say that Greeks are some of the most antagonistic people you can meet but also some of the most fearless. They can be your best friends or your worst enemies. If it wasn't for these internal conflicts there might not have been a Roman Empire to take over. Alexander the Great reigned for 13 years and he probably is the only one who managed to unite Greeks. All of the Διάδοχοι (Diadochi) conflicts will put Game of Thrones to shame.
  • @georgepatton93
    oh man, this was an epic battle, the Greeks sure showed those Pers... what do you mean it was Greeks vs Greeks? Edit: 17:38 THEY SAID THE THING
  • @reyonXIII
    That name drop at the end, I'm sure Devin imagined dropping a mic when he read that line.
  • @bvthebalkananarchistmapper5642
    I hope this series, unlike your first Diadochi Wars series, covers the stuff after Ipsus too. Preferably until the death of the last diadochos, Seleukos. With maybe a brief mention of the events of the Gallic invasions and the Ptolemaic, Seleucid and Antigonid consolidations.
  • @KHK001
    Another great video! loving this series.
  • @kingscarbine
    I find the Diadochi period very interesting. Much better than Game of Thrones. 😁
  • @WarsImpact
    Your coverage of the Battle of Salamis is captivating! 'Kings and Generals' always brings ancient history to life with such depth and detail. The visuals beautifully illustrate the complexities of the era. Keep up the incredible work—your content and craftsmanship continue to be a huge inspiration for us!
  • @user-vf3pe9ce5x
    War in mediterranean starts. Cyprus locals:fuck here we go again.