Narrator (Kelvin Jasi):
“History isn’t just made by great decisions — sometimes, one mistake can change the world forever.
Today on Yekare History, we’re counting down 5 blunders that shook history. Let’s jump in!”
5. Napoleon Invades Russia (1812)
Napoleon’s biggest mistake? Marching into Russia with 600,000 soldiers.
The harsh winter and scorched-earth tactics decimated his army, marking the beginning of his downfall.
4. The Titanic’s Iceberg Miscalculation (1912)
The Titanic was deemed ‘unsinkable’, but ignoring iceberg warnings led to a disaster.
Over 1,500 lives were lost, making it one of history’s deadliest maritime errors.
3. The Bay of Pigs Invasion (1961)
The U.S. attempted to overthrow Cuba’s Fidel Castro, but poor planning and intelligence failures led to a humiliating defeat.
It strengthened Castro’s regime and embarrassed the United States internationally.
2. The Maginot Line – France’s False Security (WWII)
France built a massive defense line against Germany, thinking it was impenetrable.
Germany simply went around it through Belgium, showing how overconfidence can be catastrophic.
1. Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster (1986)
A combination of human error and faulty reactor design led to one of the worst nuclear disasters in history.
The explosion contaminated land, displaced thousands, and had long-lasting environmental effects — a mistake that echoes to this day.
Narrator (reflective tone):
“These mistakes remind us that even powerful leaders and nations can get it horribly wrong. History is full of lessons — if we pay attention.”
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