Cavalry Blunder Explained
45sThe intense, profanity-laced critique of the Dothraki charge decision is highly engaging and relatable for fans frustrated with the episode's tactics.
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This video is a furious critique of the tactical decisions made in Game of Thrones Season 8, Episode 3, 'The Long Night.' The speaker dissects the Dothraki charge, the placement of trebuchets, and the use of dragonfire, arguing that the battle plan was illogical and poorly executed.
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[00:00]
Cavalry Misuse
The Dothraki are used as an opening suicidal wave instead of flanking later, which is tactically absurd for cavalry.
[01:52]
Trebuchet Placement
Trebuchets are placed in front of the infantry, making them vulnerable and useless after the first volley.
[02:47]
Dragonfire Timing
Dragonfire is used late, after the cavalry is already dead, instead of opening with it to maximize effect.
[03:03]
Jon's Role
Jon should have stayed in the Godswood to protect Bran, but instead he abandons the plan to attack White Walkers.
[03:46]
White Walker Strategy
The show ignores the established tactic of killing White Walkers to defeat wights, which was used effectively in Hardhome.
The battle plan in 'The Long Night' is riddled with tactical errors that undermine the characters' intelligence and the show's consistency.
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What tactical error is made with the Dothraki cavalry?
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What tactical error is made with the Dothraki cavalry?
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They are used as an opening suicidal wave instead of flanking later.
Where are the trebuchets placed, and why is that a problem?
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Where are the trebuchets placed, and why is that a problem?
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They are placed in front of the infantry, making them vulnerable and useless after the first volley.
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When is dragonfire used, and what is the critique?
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When is dragonfire used, and what is the critique?
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It is used late, after the cavalry is dead, instead of opening with it.
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What should Jon have done according to the speaker?
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What should Jon have done according to the speaker?
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He should have stayed in the Godswood to protect Bran.
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What tactic from Hardhome is ignored in this battle?
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What tactic from Hardhome is ignored in this battle?
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Killing White Walkers to defeat wights is ignored.
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Cavalry Misuse
Highlights a fundamental tactical error that sets the tone for the critique.
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Trebuchet Placement
Points out a glaring defensive mistake that undermines the battle plan.
01:52
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Dragonfire Timing
Criticizes the wasted potential of dragonfire as an opening move.
02:47
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White Walker Strategy Ignored
Shows inconsistency with established lore and tactics from earlier episodes.
03:46Full Transcript
[00:00] We open with them showing us that their cavalry WHY? What do you—do you know what a cavalry is FOR? She emerged from the fucking enemy territory?
[00:13] Why the fuck are you here? Why haven't you lit them already? Why aren't your defenses literally fucking stacked?
[00:26] make some goddamn ten foot trenches— that amounts to fuck all. So she CAN actually activate fire, at a distance, at will.
[00:41] And so, the Dothraki charge... —which looks to be in the fucking thousands— fucking MILES away from any goddamn support—
[00:56] You should be using them to flank LATER, this is a fucking CAVALRY. Isn't this more reason to NOT send your fucking cavalry?
[01:10] or the very least behind the front fucking lines? as an opening suicidal wave? does not mean they are well-suited to blindly walk into an army of thousands.
[01:27] for the undead army than it would have taken, OH! They are! RIP the Dothraki faction, I guess.
[01:40] because nobody here has any clue what they're fucking doing. And now, let's take a look back at the front line; what do we see?
[01:52] Your first line of defense are fucking TREBUCHETS, You're supposed to protect these things, you FFFFUCKING RETARDS; —TWO FUCKIN' TIMES!—
[02:06] FUCK YOU! What the FUCK? How is that even logistically a thing? You would just fall the fuck over and stop!
[02:20] are just straight up dead. A literal fucking tidal wave of undead are washing over them. Jamie, Tormund, Sam, Ed, and Brienne, they are all on the front fucking line,
[02:34] They're dead, they're fucking dead, fuck you, show. She's definitely dead, Oh, Jamie killed one, and now they're all gone.
[02:47] Suddenly, Dragonfire, to light up the whole fucking... field? Your calvary would have appreciated it, wouldn't they? if you had opened with Dragonfi- ugh, Jesus Christ.
[03:03] All you fucking need is Jon sitting on the Godswood to cover Bran, what the FFFFUCK? If you guys are going to do it, then do it, light the entire fucking army up,
[03:17] What the fhhh... Look a- look at this: one fucking line of fire does THAT. But no, you just fuck off to attack the White Walkers,
[03:30] Are we not concerned about the ice spears that they throw anymore? You know that armor for the dragon may have been a good idea considering the spears, right? Ahh, fuck it, apparently, it's been decided off-screen that this is a viable idea,
[03:46] Why didn't you go for the back line of zombies as an actual plan in the fucking first place? We already know that the White Walkers like to stay behind. We also know that you kill a shit-ton of Whights if you kill one of them.
[04:00] Why the FUCK didn't they OPEN with that, like they did in Hardhome? Have the blizzard cover the entire place before you send your guys in.
[04:13] How the fuck is everyone so stupid?
