Some Very Silly Napoleonic Weapons Myths

I partnered with Ekster to give you an exclusive discount. Enjoy up to 45% here: https://partner.ekster.com/brandonf and use code BRANDONF at checkout! History is a precarious science, and accuracy in it matters! Even when a misconception or myth feels like it doesn't really have any meaning beyond the interests of history nerds like you and me, it's entirely possible that it contains within it much deeper negative implications. In this video, I discuss two such myths that dont' feel terribly consequential on their surface- but which are indicative of pretty big issues within history-minded communities! You can pre-order my book, "Something Like Philosophy," here! https://ko-fi.com/s/7095d2e90c Visit the Royal Armouries website & YouTube channel here:    / @royalarmouriesmuseum   https://royalarmouries.org/ My older videos I reference here: About Comparison:    • The Girandoni Air Rifle: A Napoleonic Wund...   About Air Rifles:    • You Need to Stop Comparing Everything to B...   About Longbows:    • Flintlock Muskets are better than English ...   Chris the Redcoat's videos referenced:    • How Historical is the Term "The Brown Bess?"      • "Black Betty" - A British Marching Song? (...   ~~Other Links & Contact Info~~ You can directly support my work by becoming a Patron of this channel: `   / brandonf   You may also give a one-time tip here: ` https://ko-fi.com/brandonf Find a free digital library, shop for merchandise, and learn more about this channel's charity work at: ` https://www.nativeoak.org/ Or, another great way to support my work is by booking me on Cameo! 50% of all these proceeds also go to charity: ` https://www.cameo.com/brandonfisichel... ~~Timestamps~~ Intro 00:00 The Girandoni Air Rifle 00:50 The Execution Myth 02:20 Sponsorship 06:28 The Execution Myth Cont'd 10:08 Wellington's Longbows Myth 13:38 Where do Myths Come From? 18:25 Shilling My Book 24:40