Robb is amazing. 16 years old at his first war and out strategies Tywin, a veteran of wars and one of the most renowned battle tactician in all Westeros history.

"There are less trees." Fewer.

Still salty Robb died how he did. Even if it was because of his own mistakes he was my favorite character

You forgot to add that the only reason Jaime didn't succeed in killing Robb is because he got his sword lodged in the head of one of the karstark sons. This is arguably his most badass moment despite him being captured shows just how dangerous he is and completely without fear

Imagine if the producers had the budget to make this battle happen in the show. Seeing Jaime go all Darth Vader and start cutting down Robb's guard could have had the potential of being the best scene in that season. That entire battle scene could have had a Gladiator essence to it if they could have afforded it. Also, great analysis my guy that was some awesome content! You should analyze fights like the batttle of the trident, battle of the bells, etc.

Rob shouldn't have killed Karstark. Instead he should have publicly challenged him, reminding him of the oath he took when he named Rob king of the north. He shouldv'e presented him with a choice in front of all the forces of the north. He could renounce Rob as king thereby breaking his oath, and would be sent back to Karhold with the title oathbreaker and deserter. Or he could uphold his oath, announce that he would respect Rob's authority as king, pledge the karstark forces to Rob and accept any punishment Rob sees fit. Rob should then exile him to the wall or declare him unfit to serve. I'm willing to bet, that if Karstark chooses to break his oath, most of the karstark forces would abandon him and stay with Rob for fear of being label deserter. A similar situation would likely occur if Karstark upholds his oath and Rob chooses to exile or even kill him. This is of course, banking on the assumption that north men fear dishonor more than death, which isn't always true.

dude you need to make more content, this is fucking God tier

Only Barristan Selmy can ride through an enemy army , cut some peoples and kill the enemy king (Ninepenny King war) . Nice try Jaimie , but no body can beat Selmy the painter.

Rob was my favourite character

As a battle commander and tactician, Robb is way better than Jon snow.

It's quite telling that in the Loot Train attack Jaime pulls the exact same move when he sees that the Dothraki have slaughtered most of the Lannister forces and Dany is on the ground with Drogon (after getting hit by Qyburn's scorpion via Bronn). He tried to charge at Dany and "cut the head of the snake" (or in this case, dragon).

Its sad how we never get to see any of the Stark victories, we've seen so any Lannister, Unsullied and so on victories but the North never got a battle scene. Yeah I know Battle of the bastards but that was a mixture of wildlings & broken houses lead by a bastard so...eh

Wtf. How are there only two videos on this channel. This would be huge if there were more content. Great videos!!! More please!

who else is here because Jamie mentioned this in season 7 of the show? and here it was waiting to be enjoyed.

Dude this is pure gold. Please don't tell me you won't be making any of these :(

I realize this video is dated, but this is, by far, the best presentation of GOT content I have seen yet. Your analysis is very good, insofar as you frequently weave relevant historical material into the fantasy battles in A Song of Ice and Fire. Consider rebooting your page with similar videos of this kind. You truly have something that is quality here.

Great content. Just what i was looking for

I never understood the need to cross the twins until this video, thanks

Realy good video!

Its too bad the budget for the show was so low back then, if we would have been able to see it, Jaime would have had some screentime as someone who can actually wield a sword.

Great video! I was looking for videos about the battles in ASOIAF and you did an amazing job

This was amazing, there a lot of gaps and battles in the show that I would love to hear more on. more videos pls

Your Channel is awesome dude, I was always looking for a Video explaining the Military engagements in GoT in Detail. Thumbs up and subscribed 👌

Kind of content I look for, shame that the show wants to be more flashy and "epic" nowadays

love videos like this, keep it up! it's nice to watch videos like this and look back on the books

Loved this video bro please keep them coming. Love that you get so in depth with the battle tactics please keep it up

Top notch video. It's perfect for inspiring fans of the HBO series to read the books! I hope you make more of these!

The best ASOIAF analysis videos on net. Even if only 2. There are better theory oriented channels. Better history, lores videos. But this guy is the best with sheer facts and analysis. It’s a crime that you don’t do more. I’ve enjoyed both of those videos tremendously.

Just found your channel and this is the best GoT series ive seen so far from anyone. Keep up the great work.

I randomly watched this video again tonight. They’re right, you know. Your videos are really good. Great work :)

Great videos. This channel deserves way more attention really.

Why am I just now discovering this amazing channel?

Wow. Exciting videos. Really good description. Thanks!!

Yo, you helped me understand the battle in the books more. Great video. This will totally help me with my book.

I had to share this on Twitter. Great job.

Jaime made the same in-battle decision to "cut the head off the snake" when he charged danaerys in season 7

I still hate what they did to Jamie in this show considered the best swordsman alive and yet not even two epic fights , at least they couldve showed him fighting Robb's army i read somewhere he killed many karstark soldiers

reading this part of the book is so much easier to understand and enjoy after watching this video. thank you ♥️

I still mourn for Rob Stark. Thanks for this analysis, I really enjoyed it!

This was fantastic. Can you please do a huge video on the whole war of the five kings? It doesn't have to be as detailed as this but I'd love to see a big documentary like thing over the war.

Thank you very much for this. As a show watcher, who hasn't read the books, and an armchair military historian, I have always wanted to know more about the Battle of the Whispering Wood. Thank you for this, you have no idea! Your video is also one of the first things I've seen or read to really ignite a desire in me to read the books. Also, even though I only watch the show, I do respect Robb for his military genius.

Great video homie.

Thank you. Much clearer explanation than what was actually shown

Awesome video, so much insight and great to see it visualized. Gave me a better understand and appreciation for GRRM writings.

Just discovered your channel, really greats stuff. Happy to subscribe. This was a brilliant analysis.

First of your vids i have seen, subscribed and will move on to the rest now. Keep it up this is quality content, not like the rest of YT is now.

Jaime seems to have a habit of stupidly charging at well guarded people haha. these videos are awesome!

This is quality content! Good job, man!

great stuff!

Galbert Glover will lead the van!!!!!

Dude, this video is stellar. subbed

Loved your video man, keep it up.

Duuuuude Awesome! Plz make more!!! (Liked and subscribed btw😉)

a flaw of the shows rush to the end. Robb was a badass Commander, Would've loved to see this on screen

Great work deftly done 👍

Totally my cup of tea, great analytical content, subscribed! Is there a little audio echo here and there? Audio is Always a pain in the ass, I would know! 😆 cant wait to watch more!

bros, I've have yet to watch the series, but that line from Lord Karstark got me the chills, good stuff, I think I have to watch it now

Catelyn never should’ve let Jaime go. Don’t go to war with your mother who will make an emotional decision in a desperate attempt at rescuing her children.

The smirk on Theon's face at 3:03. Gold.

This is the best, if you ever do another you should do his next battle.

You need to make more vids. These are great

It is likely the Freys were going to betray Rob once Cat arrived at the Twins. In welcoming Cat, he said the words "Mayhaps". In the game of "lord of the crossing" the players would make all sort of binding promises, but if you say "mayhaps" anywhere in the negotiation - the binding promises were void. He did not want Rob or Cat there, he was not getting anything out of it. I would not put it past him to start planning the "Red Wedding" right then and there, the fact Rob found someone else and Tywin's promises were too delicious. I would not put it past him to kill off one of his daughters.

I really hate that you were able to only analyze two battles. Your overall grasp of GOT and your knowledge of history was outstanding. Thanks for at least doing these two videos 😊

Between this and your video of the Reynes of Castamere I’m definitely a new subscriber... I just can’t believe that all these years and all the channels and videos I’ve watched and subscribe to and all the ASOIAF/Game of Thrones content I’m into it took me this long to find your channel and videos... rather for KZfaq to put it in my suggestion feed I should say. Glad they did ... better late than never I guess. I hope I find a “ Dance of Dragons “ analysis. Other channels were practically begged to do it and have t or won’t. Like Gods & Generals.. they just won’t do it. I hope you will

I spent 23 Years in the Army and you have some knowledge of Tactics and the intangible's one must have naturally or thru training to win the fight ! You insight to bring together the residual causes , Talisa and the Karstarks circumstances bringing Rob down the road to betrayal by his banner Men ! Good Job I will watch more of your video`s !

Great video man, you should continue making them. One video you can make is just after Caitlyn releases Jaime Lannister when it was implied Roose Bolton was losing battles on purpose and sacrificing Stark men to give Tywin an advantage.

Excellent stuff. I've been trying to push for some Catelyn chapters in which she is in Robb's war-room for Hype's Watch rereads because I love talking about the tactics that were going on, the consequences of such, and what he could have done differently.

great video. I learned alot about that battle that they didn't show on the t.v. show

We shouldn't forget about the banner men has with him... all veteran leaders too... he listened for a while ago least.

I really enjoyed the video!! Could you make a video talking about how Greywind was such a key figure for Rob in the war of the five kings and how he was one was his best weapons.

Great video

Great video man you should definitely do more vids this is great content

Man how long have you had this channel? I just found it. Sick man, sick. Please make more content.

Really great video!

There's so much stuff that I missed watching the fucking show that you showed here. Good shit dude.

Great video, Robb is underrated, keep up the good work!

such a great video

This was amazing!

that was really well done. thanks

4 years on! I’m hoping you make more content my dude.

Thats cool thanks i was looking for a video that game me a more visual image of the fight because i could not imagine it in my head 😁

truly awesome video man :D you got a new sub in me. one quick suggestion though..some soothing music played softly in the background would make this channel unstoppable lol

What is admirable about George R.R Martin is that throughout his books, all aspects of life like politics, religion, economy, society, law e.t.c are so deeply analyzed and detailed that manages to attract audiences which are interested in all those issues. One of those aspects is of course, warfare. As we can see, Martin manages to describe brilliantly several details about medieval warfare which ranges from weaponry to strategies and tactics. He includes elements such as the time which is required for troops to be mobilized, to be moved in specific time, to be fed, to preserve high morale with their commander's charisma as well as their performance in battle. He analyzes Robb's military planning and mentions vital parts of it such the annihilation of Lannister scouts or the usage of military psychology against Jaime. It was just like reading a historical battle of Hannibal Barca (who used similar tactics). I wasn't a fan of ASOIAF or Game of Thrones since I dismissed it as an epic fantasy fairy-tale but when I read the books I was amazed from its depth and as a fan of military history I found it fascinating. GRRM is truly a genius. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the show which completely neglects all those neccessary details, focuses mostly on spectacular dragons and makes it boring. However, that only includes the last 2 seasons since I would be awfully unfair to criticise the amazing first 4 seasons. The 5th was also good for most of its duration, but completely messed it up in the end. Especially Stannis's campagin was a disaster regarding basic rules of warfare. Nevermind though, your video was awesome. Excellent work!

Hey man you should make more videos like this, I really enjoyed watching it:)

Great Video man 👍

Great work!

Quality stuff man. You sould do more.

thanks man, as a show watcher only. i found this informative..

Watching now! Thanks for telling me about you! :)

Can't wait for the next super good vid

Amazing video

Great video man

dude when is your next video coming out this was amazing ?

Very nice explanation. Why did you stop making more videos like this?

I haven't watched your video but I was the MOST disappointed this wasn't in the show. The book when read about Greywind howling and it feels like multiple wolves have surrounded all the Lannisters. Makes you feel the fear in the Lannister men.

Great video!

Very fun watch

Great videos! Its a shame you only did 2 7 years ago. I subscribed just in case you ever decide to be the man you were meant to be, not tomorrow, but now!

Hey man, I got around to watching this. Great stuff! Ill see you Sun after the thrones on discord, I hope we get our bastard bowl this week!!

Ive been wondering about this since it aired, wondering about the layout in relation to Tywins army and how Robb deceived him so well. Well done-