Sabaton History — Season 1, Episode 24: Long Live the King – Swedish King Karl XII

Episode synopsis

The Sabaton song Long Live the King is about the aftermath of the Battle of Poltava in June 1709. The future of Sweden lay in the hands of the parliament at home while the King was in voluntary exile with the Ottomans. What followed was a dark time in Swedish history where everything was uncertain, with an unexpectedly dark ending.

About Sabaton History

Sabaton History informs you of the historical background behind all Sabaton songs. Pär and Joakim from Sabaton and historian Indy Neidell from TimeGhost/World War Two will take you on an awesome adventure through the history, the creative process and untold stories behind the Sabaton songs.

More episodes from Season 1

• E140:1 - The Battle of Wizna
• E2Blood of Bannockburn – War of Scottish Independence
• E3Panzerkampf – The Battle of Kursk
• E4To Hell and Back – Audie Murphy
• E5Last Dying Breath – The Defence of Belgrade
• E6Talvisota – The Winter War
• E7Shiroyama – The Satsuma Rebellion
• E8Smoking Snakes – Brazilian Expeditionary Force
• E9The Carolean's Prayer – Soldiers of the Swedish Kings
• E10Fields of Verdun – The Battle of Verdun
• E11Saboteurs – Norwegian Heavy Water Sabotage
• E12Bismarck – Battle of the Atlantic