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@orangesplatproductions

2 жыл бұрын

Cool

@johnkjelgaard2386

2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@juliandieu6405

2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@alexbecauseyeah2806

2 жыл бұрын

Sweet potato casserole

@qaimlashari786

2 жыл бұрын

Yo am 7th woohoooo

"So how should we divide up Korea?" "Guys look how straight I drew this line."

@Justin-cw7zf

2 жыл бұрын

Great now we can leave this be until they reunite and the Korean Peninsula will never be a problem again -Allied leaders

@ShubhamMishrabro

2 жыл бұрын

@@Justin-cw7zf 🤣

@derfakegangster

2 жыл бұрын

Did someone ordered a fucking pizza?! -Pizza Delivery Man

@gaffalstudios3617

2 жыл бұрын

Rest of the world: Hmm... so we have a politically complex situation with many sides, cultures and geopolitical tentions, we need to be smart when we draw th... The west: RULER RULES

@anakinskywalkercrappyprodu2205

2 жыл бұрын

I got this-Britsh Empire

Truman:”You need what to win the war?!?” McArthur: “Did I stutter?”

@Ignozi

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@Joseph-mw2rl

2 жыл бұрын

"You didn't, but you're also fired"

@thunderbird1921

2 жыл бұрын

Funny thing is, we did win the war in a way. The North Korean offensive failed and South Korea was preserved. It was certainly not the overwhelming victory we had hoped for, but a victory nonetheless.

@linkofvev

2 жыл бұрын

"I say we take off and nuke the entire site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure." - General MacArthur, probably.

@vicvega4415

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely and while Chinese troops pushed UN forces back if the war kept going we would have gotten Korea back, if the war kept going it would be a question of if UN forces are willing to do a mainland invasion of China but I’m certain UN forces would have took North Korea back.

My grandpa fought in the Korean War. Never talked much about combat but he was wounded when he rolled on top of a landmine. Luckily it was a dud and he was only injured instead of being blown to smithereens. The army mistakenly thought he was KIA and sent word to his family that he was dead. Little did they know he was shipped off to a small island where there was a hospital and didn’t find out about their mistake till a week or so later. Boy was that a rush of emotion for my family when they found out he was alive and coming home. He passed away last year and was the kindest and most honorable man I’ve ever known. Sad I never got to talk more about the war with him but I’ll never forget hearing that story.

@Ocro555

9 ай бұрын

That's was a very interesting story ngl, rest in peace to ur grandpa

@hakimuwang7282

8 ай бұрын

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

It's amazing to me how Douglas Macarthar did the "Today the guns are silent" speech at the end of WW2 which went into how we couldn't have another great war because we had developed such weapons of mass destruction that we would destroy ourselves, yet this same man advocated to just start nuking Korea.

@baldrickthedungspreader3107

Жыл бұрын

The duality of man

@PerryCoxPF93

Жыл бұрын

A complete psychopath who was previously colonial administrator of the phillipines and came from a long line of imperial invaders. Really sick legacy the MacArthur family has

@jamesroundy4559

Жыл бұрын

He could've saved generations of Koreans and Chinese, with just a few nukes.

@user-ou6fp4ob5x

11 ай бұрын

@@jamesroundy4559 lol Killing us is to save us

@neilchan7361

11 ай бұрын

The Russians had nukes too at that time. So they didn’t I take that approach because the escalation will be too catastrophic

MacArthur: “I got this Truman, thirty Nukes in and out!!!”

@fallencomrade8925

2 жыл бұрын

The sad thing is, he was probably right in his plan

@heeheeheehaw6200

2 жыл бұрын

@@fallencomrade8925 But nuking China will Start WWIII

@fallencomrade8925

2 жыл бұрын

@@heeheeheehaw6200 I know, it was more in a satirical sense, but tbh the only obstacle was the Soviet garunteed on China, other than that, within a few months China would have broke.

@TheoneandonlyVaken

2 жыл бұрын

I request no arguments in the replies of a funni statement that 100% totally doesn’t reference a certain show.

@fallencomrade8925

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheoneandonlyVaken Definitely XD

My uncle died at Chosin reservoir. He was awarded a medal of honour, one of the few black men to do so.

@Oh_oh_its_Magic

2 жыл бұрын

My uncle also fought at Chosin Reservoir as well.

@AbrilBoy

2 жыл бұрын

@GN M they didn't die for white people, they died protecting the world against the red menace.

@darkmemes953

2 жыл бұрын

@GN M WHat? your comment gave a stroke. Next thing u will tell me is that the U.S is the one who did the holocaust.

@darkmemes953

2 жыл бұрын

@GN M "after USA supported 3rd Reich, imperial army to start a war" what does that even mean.

@darkmemes953

2 жыл бұрын

@GN M Can you clarify " And you might not know, the helps from this red menace is the only reason USA winned the cold war."

I've slept on this channel for far too long. I've binged like...4-5 hours of your work over the last 24 hours and I have no notion of stopping lol. I hope the channel continues for a long time :)

@WaveRider1989

9 ай бұрын

bro I just started this week and been watching many; the animations are next level. Its incredible the free knowledge we are able to acquire from channels like this, god bless.

@erickzuniga3113

2 ай бұрын

Adderall?

@solomonthefoolish

2 ай бұрын

@@erickzuniga3113 lol no, ADHD hyperfocusing (or were you trying to suggest that I use it?)

@erickzuniga3113

2 ай бұрын

@@solomonthefoolish Listen, you know we can sense each other.

I’ve loved history since I was a child. I have a 6 year old anomaly of a son who has a passion for history as well we greatly enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for the ample bonding material.

MacArthur: “Nuke ‘em” Truman: “No” MacArthur: “Nuke ‘em” Truman: “No” MacArthur: “Ah come on!” Truman: “You’re fired”

@Newdivide

2 жыл бұрын

Oversimplified

@kostakatsoulis2922

2 жыл бұрын

Yeis

@mizzoupatriot8814

2 жыл бұрын

MacArthur: Nuke em Truman: No MacArthur: But you completely destroyed 2 Japanese cities, that's not faaair.

@thebarber4397

2 жыл бұрын

Dude, very cool reference

@adenmitchell7633

2 жыл бұрын

I seen this comment over 10 times come up with something funny and original

Truman: "so what's your plan in this war?" McArthur: "we nuke it till it DIES"

@sudhirsssingh9413

2 жыл бұрын

I literally opened the comment section looking for this comment.

@prezzyjim

2 жыл бұрын

@Robert Ortiz-Wilson Other people find them funny

@Oxnate

2 жыл бұрын

Should have nuked Beijing.

@MeatGoblin88

2 жыл бұрын

@Robert Ortiz-Wilson yup. i see these on every single video, it's quite exhausting.

@abriannaaguilera2123

2 жыл бұрын

We use nuke and if that doesn't work we use more nuke

There were lots of resistance among the Chinese military leaders when they were debating about sending troops to Korea, until the civilian infrastructure in Dandong, the Chinese city on the border with Korea was bombed by US Air Force. At that moment the CCP believed a US invasion was inevitable (now we know Truman refused MacArthur‘s request). This bombing however seems to be ignored by most of the sources in English, including this video or WIki in English. It is briefly mentioned in the Wikipedia in Chinese.

@Lord-ds6mz

Жыл бұрын

Bro, are you American?

@royce4067

Жыл бұрын

@@Lord-ds6mzwhat? Trying to be biased? Or dumb? Or ignorant of the history? 😂

@Lord-ds6mz

Жыл бұрын

@@royce4067 I don't get your point. I only ask him whether he is American or not. And what the hell about you? You are American?

@designertjp-utube

Жыл бұрын

Very Interesting. Wonder if Dan'sDong, I mean Dandong will be mentioned (again) in our Think Tank War Room should *Taiwan* ever need to take forced action?

@user-ne9tb9tr1u

Жыл бұрын

The U.S. has a much bigger mouth than the rest of the world. Hollywood tells all of the stories with the way they interpret.

General MacArthur when he landed at Incheon, *"This is big brain move"*

@PMMagro

2 жыл бұрын

Brain and MacArthur does not match.

@hwg5039

2 жыл бұрын

The big brain MacArthur also said "there's no way the Chinese will intervene".

@pedrojuan8050

2 жыл бұрын

@@PMMagro MacArthur was a smart guy, change my mind.

@oliwer23pl95

2 жыл бұрын

it was so stupid NK thoght it was inposible for them to land there so it is a BIG and SMOL brain move at the same time

@Danny.r1

2 жыл бұрын

Straight out of Sun Tzu's playbook!

Lesson of the day: Dont let MacArthur get a 20 killstreak.

@johnmessina2927

2 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment

@stevenroyale5750

2 жыл бұрын

MacArthur was the ultimate Pro-Gamer of his day :P

@evosioa2944

2 жыл бұрын

@AR Prank stfu

@mizzoupatriot8814

2 жыл бұрын

Truman had a 40 kill streak.

@Baconxhu1

Жыл бұрын

@@mizzoupatriot8814 (1)

Stalin : please no war , Us : please no war Kim : let’s go war

Me: "Hey grandpa, wanna see my pictures from visiting Incheon?" Grandpa, veteran of the Battle of Inchon : "Inchon? Hey, I've been there too!" Me: "Eh, I think it's a little different from how you remember it... For one, I didn't have anyone shooting at me when I got to the airport."

@wangpolao6599

Жыл бұрын

我：爷爷，要不要跟我坐船去首尔玩一趟。 爷爷：不用，我去过了。 我：你怎么去的？ 爷爷：开坦克。 我：.....

My grandpa was a sergeant in ROK during the war. He said Nakdong river was red with blood from the both sides.

@davidprosser7278

2 жыл бұрын

Tor a while in 2005, I lived in Waegwan, near the old Naktong railway bridge thet was blown to stop the NK advance. The river is easy enough to wad across during summer.

@marcangelocamoro2845

2 жыл бұрын

Btw do u know about battle of yultong between 900 filipino soldiers vs 40,000 chinese and north koreans soldiers

@davidprosser7278

2 жыл бұрын

@@marcangelocamoro2845 No. But I guess the Philipino soldiers did really well.

@marcangelocamoro2845

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidprosser7278 well they fought the chinese and north koreans

@marcangelocamoro2845

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidprosser7278 they did'nt fall back

"So how cool do you want MacArthur to look in the thumbnail?" "Yes."

@zhouenlaienjoyer6306

2 жыл бұрын

Macarthur also wanted to drop bombs across the Korean peninsula, killing the biosphere & nuclear winter. America, everyone.

@KawaiiCanadafreememes

2 жыл бұрын

@@zhouenlaienjoyer6306 China didn't have nukes at the time Russia wouldn't have nuked back over China, plus they didn't have enough nukes to Cope and seethe

@alpharius2omegaboogaloo384

2 жыл бұрын

@@KawaiiCanadafreememes God bless America.

@murkywateradminssions5219

2 жыл бұрын

That's USA baby...

@cortex8239

2 жыл бұрын

@@zhouenlaienjoyer6306 Cry me a river euro boy.

Thank you for making this, it really opens my eyes to what my grandpa went through her was just a civilian his father taken by the North Koreans. Really just thank you.

My country Colombia had a great participation in this war, to this day there are still alive veterans who fought in this war, the most important battsks in which they participated, is what in Spanish is known as battle "del monte calvo"

Truman: "as long as no one nukes Korea, Well be fine." MacArthur: "question..." Truman: "what's your question soldier?" MacArthur: "I nuked Korea." Truman: "what!?" MacArthur: "you told me to." Truman: "how much!?" MacArthur: "I have done nothing but nuke Korea for 3 days."

@Rileyahsom

2 жыл бұрын

I get this reference. RIP Rick May

@spoilsomething9778

2 жыл бұрын

Truman: WHERE! Where have you been nuking them!?

@mattfromwiisports2468

2 жыл бұрын

@@spoilsomething9778 _distant china noises_

@murkywateradminssions5219

2 жыл бұрын

Rick may would be proud...

@compatriot852

2 жыл бұрын

MacArthur definitely shares many similarities with the TF2 soldier.

Incheon: Is heavily defended and nearly impossible to take via naval invasion. MacArthur: “I see no better place for a naval Invasion”

@alyssarichardson2544

2 жыл бұрын

@@helloallhumans2595 haha major Zapp Brannigan vibes XD

@CrossOfBayonne

2 жыл бұрын

@@helloallhumans2595 Some of my FB friends landed there one of them was a Machine Gun assistant later on.

@danishkfd

2 жыл бұрын

It was not that well manned actually and also MacArthur planned to run for president and if this succeeded then MacArthur would be president

@thunderbird1921

2 жыл бұрын

Well it worked, didn't it?

@KaiserStormTracking

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like an MacArthur thing to do

My grandfather was in the Korean War and I thank you for making this video (passed away from lung cancer in 2011)

@matthewskudzienski888

Ай бұрын

🇺🇸🫡🪖🎖️☮️🕊️✝️

nice, your animations are so relaxing and peaceful even thought we're talking about war..

Great stuff this is my favorite of ALL shows I watch. Great stuff man keep it up

"The only difference being that America succeeded in forgetting about Korea." Damn, that sentence gave me chills.

@neithvoid

2 жыл бұрын

Sameee

@visassess8607

2 жыл бұрын

It's not even true though

@pyencdocde5716

2 жыл бұрын

@@visassess8607 No it really is, the Korean war is completely overlooked, even more forgetting is the "Second Korean War" from 1966

@visassess8607

2 жыл бұрын

@@pyencdocde5716 America never forgot because everyone knows about North Korea and the US military is still there.

@snake1625b

2 жыл бұрын

It’s sad that it’s not as well known. Tens of millions of Koreans owe their freedom to the American and coalition forces

Having been stationed in Korea, then talking to Korean war vets it's crazy to think that what used to be a battlefield is now a city better then NYC. Seoul is the best city I've ever been to and I've been to 24 countries.

@evanazbell

2 жыл бұрын

It really is a magical city. It’s cleaner than New York too lol.

@omarrp14

2 жыл бұрын

@@evanazbell that's exactly how I describe it too people. A cleaner NYC, with better public transit and street food.

@evanazbell

2 жыл бұрын

@@omarrp14 hahaha I probably gained 30-40 pounds the year I was there because of all the food . Incredibly grateful for the time I had there for sure.

@evanazbell

2 жыл бұрын

And the public transit was also much cleaner than the system in NYC. Don’t get me wrong I love both but Seoul takes the cake in my book. NYC was the greatest city of the 20th century, I think Seoul would be the greatest of the 21st.

@omarrp14

2 жыл бұрын

@@evanazbell ya it was hard not to gain weight, that and the cheap soju.

love this. Great video.

Wow The Armchair Historian is maybe some of the best youtube content out there. Absolutely stellar summary of the conflict. Brief and concise. My only general comment to Armchair Historian: Is war the only defining feature of history? I have noticed all the videos are only about war or a related topic.

@ScottWang-fp5hx

3 ай бұрын

War is an extension of Politics and perhaps that’s why wars are usually more referred.

I was literally wondering when this would come out

@alexbecauseyeah2806

2 жыл бұрын

Same lmao

@Justin-cw7zf

2 жыл бұрын

They were bound to cover this eventually. Shame it isn’t talked about more

@malikfant86

2 жыл бұрын

Fr

@clamum

2 жыл бұрын

Literally literally literally literally literally literally literally literally literally literally literally

@hgarcia318

2 жыл бұрын

@@clamum i was literally about to comment that. Like literally.

I love how Harry and Stalin are like: really guys

@Killjoy45

2 жыл бұрын

In Stalin's case, if he truly didn't want North to attack South, then why arm their military with the latest Soviet military equipment including tanks which the South didn't even have?

@MorokLeviathan

2 жыл бұрын

@@Killjoy45 Likely because he wanted to help his ally modernize after decades of foreign rule? The primary reason the US didn't support South Korea was because the American population was against involving itself with arms and weapons.

@ltnagle2492

2 жыл бұрын

@@Killjoy45 Probably because Stalin took the same attitude America did in WWI and WWII (and today, really) - “if they’re gonna fight, selling them weapons could at least give money to us.”

@HashknightGaming

2 жыл бұрын

@@ltnagle2492 I mean if the two parties refuse to stop fighting a handheld or a quick boom, is much less painful then being stabbed by sticks or knives but I mean hard to have crossfire without any booms or handhelds.

@ltnagle2492

2 жыл бұрын

@@HashknightGaming While I think I get what you’re saying, I don’t think that applies. When both sides supply both proxies with weapons, the pain remains the same since (and this is generalized) they’d cancel eachother out.

I really appreciate how you give the most truthful and nuanced portrayal of the war as possible. EDIT: Slight correction; Bodo League happened after the war had already begun. Not to downplay at all.

As a Chinese, I’m give a huge thanks to the worries who fought against USA, at that moment, we military didn’t have enough supplement many Chinese soldier died not under the massive fire of USA, but be freezed in the winter, this worries make Chinese people not get bullied by any western countries anymore, they made us become an independent country

“nuke ‘em” “no” “NUKE ‘EM” “NO!” “Awww c,monnnn-“ “You’re fired”

@Cobra-King3

2 жыл бұрын

ah, Oversimplified, you are a man of culture I see

@aaronlimeuchin7352

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cobra-King3 "Both were led by very sweet looking old men, but don't let that deceive you. They were both ruthless dictators and dream of reuniting Korea under their own regimes."

@theotmt7906

2 жыл бұрын

ah, a man of culture I see

@sammybeaver9130

2 жыл бұрын

Using an oversimplified quote? Theres gonna be a tax for that

@terranghost2773

2 жыл бұрын

LOL Oversimplified I've watched his channel

It’s crazy to me that A: some WWII veterans fought in this war as well And B: some WWII veterans went through so much just to die in another war Veterans of the Korean War you are not forgotten

@waitwhat1264

2 жыл бұрын

Well that's the saddest part, when they thought they could finally rest in hellish war for 6 years then suddenly they would be drafted again for another Political War. 😭

@seanassociateproductions1691

2 жыл бұрын

@@waitwhat1264 you can’t be drafted after you’ve served in the military prior. Any ww2 vets who died in Korea chose to stay in the military.

@Lisztomaniac1022

2 жыл бұрын

One of the most famous ww2 soldier who fought in Korea was in the 82nd airborne in korea and 101st airborne in ww2 Pvt Blythe. If any of you have seen band of brothers he is the main chracter for one episode. Hes the one who sometimes goes blind due to stress in battle. Hes also blonde and skinny that will really help you distinguish him because in the show theres mostly people with brown or black hair.

@rhett1029

2 жыл бұрын

@@Lisztomaniac1022 yeah I thought that was definitely the biggest error in the show because he didn’t die shortly after his wounds but lived and even fought in another war. Don’t know if he saw combat though

@mastergator9641

Жыл бұрын

Some of them fought well into Vietnam and joined the CIA during or after. Like Tony Po

Idk if it was intentional but if it was, huge props to that intro, that scene was very reminiscent of the intro to saving private Ryan and would get people to associate that landing with d day before you even mentioned it. Brilliant.

我的爷爷参加过这场战争，他对我说“俘虏中很少有南朝鲜人，因为他们跑的太快了”

MacArthur: So can we fire nukes? Truman: Yes, I will fire you

@thanos_6.0

2 жыл бұрын

That's a good one

@yousefshahin2654

2 жыл бұрын

@@thanos_6.0 Thanks :D

@user-golos

2 жыл бұрын

Cocos keeling islands

@mizzoupatriot8814

2 жыл бұрын

Truman dropped two nukes....Fuckin hypocrite.

@yousefshahin2654

2 жыл бұрын

@@mizzoupatriot8814 Can you learn before coming and insulting me? I am talking about the Korean war not Hiroshima and Nagasaki, stick to the topic and learn before you come and insult me

MacArthur: Did you say "nukes are fired"? Truman: No, I said, " you are fired."

@ayylmaoo7071

2 жыл бұрын

Ok that made me laugh out loud.That was good.

@QuantumAscension1

2 жыл бұрын

MacArthur: Oh, 'you are to fire the nukes'. Understood, Mr. President.

@malicexvii7905

2 жыл бұрын

@@ayylmaoo7071 the only good one in this comment section.

My Grandfather served in Korea in the US military police. He passed away in 2019 at the age of 89 after living a long and happy life. I'm proud of you Grant! You will not be forgotten

@korea83522

Жыл бұрын

할아버지가 저희 나라를 위해 희생하셨다니 정말로 감사합니다!

My Grandfather was one of the Chosin Few. Frostbite left him partially disabled the rest of his life. He passed away 2 years ago.

"Nuke them" "No" "Nuke them" "No" "Oh come on!" "Your fired"

@whathm9077

2 жыл бұрын

I get it...

@sadlynotpolish2559

2 жыл бұрын

This enraged Truman who punished him severly

@CTViewer07

2 жыл бұрын

This enraged Hitler’s father, who punished him severely.

@QuantumAscension1

2 жыл бұрын

This enraged Napoleon's mother, who punished him severely. And, hey, he kinda respected that.

@fujiwara4109

2 жыл бұрын

Is that oversimplified reference?

10:04 "This is such a bad plan" Douglas "Gigachad" MacArthur: "That´s... why I'm here."

@matthewferrantino9521

2 жыл бұрын

General Kenobi!

@emilegriffith1473

2 жыл бұрын

Ole dugout doug

Amazing work

Very interesting video, hopefully we can hear something about the sports games in the prisoner camps in future videos👍

You should do a Soviet Afghan war from three perspectives the soviets the communist afghans and the Islamist militias. And from the political view.

@localman9063

2 жыл бұрын

YES!!

@chanchanchanchanchan

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@mtaufiqn5040

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea

@splyzug

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting!

@sladetuner8661

2 жыл бұрын

and Israel War of 1948-1949 the 6-day war, and the Yom Kippur war too

"Both Koreas were run by sweet-looking old men, but don't let that deceive you. They were both ruthless dictators!" - OverSimplified

@muhammadirfanjalaluddin1018

2 жыл бұрын

I just commented the same thing!

@ns-4438

2 жыл бұрын

But I still thank Seung-man Rhee as a S-Korean. He built South Korea based on market economy and free democracy. He also showed great leadership during the Korean War. Max D. Taylor said if South Vietnam had a leader like Seung-man Rhee, South Vietnam would've not lost.

@jackl2257

2 жыл бұрын

@John Blake you are giving me a video from NTD lmao no thanks you are too far gone is you think that is a legitimate source of information

@11Survivor

2 жыл бұрын

@John Blake Volkswagen was literalky a nationalised industry owned by the Nazi state... why are you citing it as an example of private property?...

@ThermicLight

2 жыл бұрын

​@@11Survivor That and private industry under NS was in name only. Wherein the party let the "owners" operate the business but was still overseen by party bureaucrats. Should the "owners" not play ball then the party would just simply expropriate the business (e.g Junkers)

Surprisingly good. Nice work

I needed this for my history report than you so much

"They once dreamed of reuniting all of Korea! *Under their own regime."* -OverSimplified

@leviticuscornwall9631

2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen going “but I’m in charge” “no, I’m in charge”

@verosotelo2764

2 жыл бұрын

I mean he's not wrong

@andresangarita3165

2 жыл бұрын

"They look like nice old man but they were ruthless dictators" Also oversimplified

@klauskinski5969

2 жыл бұрын

very oversimplified. i guess a armchair politican would be fare more interesting for most ppl then focus on battles.

"What could possibly go wrong?" Chairman Mao:

@Hannibalkakihara

2 жыл бұрын

Its like suckerpunching someone in a fight

@refuze2quit603

2 жыл бұрын

Thousands of my people died for this almost insignificant war. We did end the victory streak of USA, but we lost so much good men...

@CruelandCold

2 жыл бұрын

@@refuze2quit603 You sacrificed a million men to allow North Korea to continue genociding people in the millions. Congrats.

@tony3003001

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@refuze2quit603

2 жыл бұрын

@@CruelandCold Yeah not too proud of that one, either.

Hey guys I really appreciate all the jokes on korean wars, especially those nukes ones. I give you another. The last time when my grandpa went to Seoul, he had no visa. He drove a tank. love, from China

There’s a GREAT book called *Dog Company Six* about the Korean War written by Edwin Howard Simmons, a retired Marine who served in the war. Read it in middle school and I’ve remembered it all these years, I graduated high school in 2015 so this was in like 2009-10 at the latest but it was such a damn good book so I’ve remembered it and I really want to reread it so I just checked and there’s paperback copies for like $4.63 but I’m gunna get a nicer hardcover. You guys should check it out for sure!!

“The only difference was, that the US succeeded in forgetting Korea” *Legit chills*

@AB-bg7os

2 жыл бұрын

Nah

@skyeshi3570

2 жыл бұрын

@@AB-bg7os I know canada did

@ariejohnson1944

2 жыл бұрын

@@skyeshi3570 nah

@couldntthinkofagoodname4384

2 жыл бұрын

Nah

@SageThyme23

2 жыл бұрын

Ikr what a great way to end the video

My great-grandfather served in the Korean War. He was stationed in Japan at the time and his platoon was tasked with guarding a warehouse in the Southern part of the country. (I think, can't remember). He said the warehouse was huge and had everything the military needed to be shipped out across the water to South Korea. There was a rail depot nearby connected to the warehouse, and he said a train would depart every morning full of supplies, and then come back in the evening with wounded and dead soldiers to be off loaded and be treated. He's still alive (93 I think). It's been about a year since I last saw him, and I get to see him again this weekend, so I'll get to ask him about his stories. (Not gonna be too pushy since It seems to be sensitive to him.)

@therewaswith186

2 жыл бұрын

My great Grandpa fought for the PLA for NK did not make it

@kumonmisdrunkest

2 жыл бұрын

My grandpa was stationed in Japan too before the war broke out. He was in the 1st Cavalry division. I wonder if they ever met.

@jessehawkes1298

2 жыл бұрын

Tell us how that goes

@zion653

2 жыл бұрын

If you can, make sure to record everything he says. Even if you have to secretly do it, his story needs to remain for posterity's sake, even if it's just something that stays in your family.

@3ly3lawy

2 жыл бұрын

It's sensitive for him because it was a genocide of the North Korean population

I'm excited to learn about this for my grand father followed the steps of his father my great one who fought the Korean war.

I wonder why the two Koreas did not divide their countries along the 38th latitude as before, but instead divided them along the current DMZ boundary

@doctorbae1063

8 ай бұрын

The us and the Soviet Union did

If I had a Zimbabwean dollar every time I saw an oversimplified quote, I could buy a yacht.

@bruch1795

2 жыл бұрын

If I had a penny for every single time I see a filipino bragging about the battle of yultong I would probably afford a toyota carolla.

@user-ru1jo5rc3t

2 жыл бұрын

If i had 1 venezulean bolivar for each comment i would have 3.9 thousand bolivars

@JeffreyYS

2 жыл бұрын

@@bruch1795 ikr

@ssnaut1871

2 жыл бұрын

A Zimbabwean yatch

@TheKing60210

2 жыл бұрын

That's deep Bruh

I feel guilty to watch it for free

@naibailsdotcom8172

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@aaa-vx8ke

2 жыл бұрын

I know right! Such a good film

@Nietabs

2 жыл бұрын

Pay it

@PugkinSoup

2 жыл бұрын

Armchair is often more accurate and interesting then any war movies

@-J--vx7nv

2 жыл бұрын

@@PugkinSoup the weapon animations are sometimes inaccurate. Holding DP-27 by disk mag or reloading Mosin rifle like it has detachable mag looks very weird

How a developing country fought off a 16 nation alliance, whilst also recovering from a civil war, china was definitely one of the most persevering countries to ever exist .

@CommunistBot

Жыл бұрын

socialist spirit is indomitable

@schwarzmann1

10 ай бұрын

Having the biggest population in the world also helps

@nejuokinganezvengiau8975

9 ай бұрын

if we throw enough men at their bullets... they'll eventually run out of bullets

@male19-ye9fg

Ай бұрын

​@@nejuokinganezvengiau8975Actually America lost more troops in this war

@marseldagistani1989

16 күн бұрын

​@@male19-ye9fg That is false 36,000 U.S. military servicemembers were killed in Korea, 920,000 Chinese soldiers had been killed or wounded during the war.

Outstanding presentation!

God imagine surviving the second world war to die in a new war just 5 years after...

@tictac2therevenge291

2 жыл бұрын

I was just reading about a french infantry officer that survived WW1 just to die in may of 1940 in the invasion of the Netherlands, feels like a terrible way to go

@puntoni5440

2 жыл бұрын

@@tictac2therevenge291 Even worse, imagine surviving German invasion of France only to die in Algeria (they had it coming).

@josephbolcome5462

2 жыл бұрын

What about if a solider survived World War Two, Korea, only to die in early Vietnam?

@yousaidthusly461

2 жыл бұрын

“Boy howdy! I sure do love my veterans benefits from fighting in the Second World War; I hope nothing wacky or uncharacteristic happens in the world of geopolitics!”

@SgtSoda

2 жыл бұрын

Korean War “ended” in 1953 (then “officially” in 2018). Vietnam War began officially in 1965.

"Nuke it from orbit" ~ MacArthur, probably

@therealgeneralMacArthur

2 жыл бұрын

*y e s*

@joshuamattingly1232

2 жыл бұрын

INITIATE EXTERMINATUS!!!!! ....... Sorry my inner warhammer 40k came out for a second there.

@zoopdterdoobdter5743

2 жыл бұрын

McArthur [from the grave]: _"Told ya so..."_

Your excellent attempt to be fair to both sides is commendable, though I must point out a few things: 1. China's involvement was partly ideological but also partly triggered by MacArthur's troops reaching the Chinese border with aerial bombings even taking place inside China itself. Moreover, China joined under the assurance that the Soviet Union would provide the bulk of material support including air support, but this support was limited due to the Soviet Union not wanting to provoke a third World War. Had China not joined the Korean War, they would have likely proceeded with their initial plan to attack the ROC remnant forces in Taiwan. 2. The South Korean regime was not democratic at all and they wouldn't become democratic until four decades later. The South Korean military leadership comprised of former colonial collaborationist Korean officers of the Imperial Japanese military. 3. The figure of "60,000 North Korean and Chinese POWs" 'not wanting to be repatriated' lacks a reputable source. The only reference I could find was from the Korean War Legacy Foundation in their narrative synopsis, unreferenced, and where the Foundation is jointly funded by the governments of South Korea and the United States. What makes this assertion highly suspect is that the Chinese had an all-volunteer force that went to Korea, at a time when there was tremendous public support in China towards communism. Pair this with the high importance of family ties in Chinese culture and I would say the assertion lacks logical merit even disregarding the reputability of the source.

@StarWarScience

Жыл бұрын

I know that this korean document also doesnt have any evidence, but there is explanation about exchange of prisoners in korean war in south korean history textbook. So I think its true, but I'm sorry that I couldt find more evidence for you. ko.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/6.25_%EC%A0%84%EC%9F%81_%ED%8F%AC%EB%A1%9C_%EA%B5%90%ED%99%98_%EB%AC%B8%EC%A0%9C

@NordpolYpsilon

9 ай бұрын

There must be some negatives there when talking about China. Otherwise, he is a CCP shill. Everything about China is 'Fu Manchu' movie, and they say they're not racist!😂

@user-uu2wp5ny3u

9 ай бұрын

It is worth mentioning that the US, South Korea and North Korea raped and killed civilians during the war, while China did not

@WaveRider1989

9 ай бұрын

So without China's interference in the war; Taiwan would have been taken over by CCP and be part of PRC today. Korea would have been unified under the democratic set up in South Koreas today, in effect sharing the growth south Korea had in the last 40 years with North Korea as well. I dont know, but it seems like a better world, considering how bad North Korean Regime has been,

@dali-yx8ux

5 ай бұрын

that's right

Haunting line to end on. I love it.

History class: nah armed chair historian: you already know it.

@ThatAngryLatvian

2 жыл бұрын

He is armed?

@trollege9618

2 жыл бұрын

Can't believe his chair is armed

@glassbottlemenacesyou8323

2 жыл бұрын

Damn i didn't knew his chair was armed

@zzzss8326

2 жыл бұрын

Damn his chair is armed thats crazy

@jimmym3352

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThatAngryLatvian What American isn't armed? I'm assuming he's American not Canadian. He strikes me as the type of person who would own a Luger.

American military logic in a nutshell, "No one thinks we'd be rash or stupid enough to try such an option." Gets em every time.

@duckquacks9629

2 жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie, but the American military has my respect for that power move or their boldness. The element of surprise truly amazing in both the ancient world, and modern world. Because most of the famous war known for their boldness, and the stupidity. But Winner always will be the writer of the story

@oogabooga9546

2 жыл бұрын

😎😎😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@BatCostumeGuy

2 жыл бұрын

@@duckquacks9629 Agree the US is and was the main rival of communism, the only military to rival China today.

@terrypennington2519

2 жыл бұрын

I remember there being a reading on something regarding a German officer's response to fighting the Americans I can't remember exactly what the text was, but I think a German officer stated to always expect the unexpected when fighting the Americans

@Masiba7517

2 жыл бұрын

Osama laughing

Nice touch acknowledging Canada still hadn't changed the flag design at this point.

Merry Christmas McArthur ;p

"Sir we have to do something" "nuke" "But Sir, it's not necessary" "I said nuke" "Sir..." "NUKE"

@marcustulliuscicero.5856

2 жыл бұрын

Mcarthur was a different beast😭😭

@burakalp34

2 жыл бұрын

MUCK

@czaralexander5156

2 жыл бұрын

It would've have ended the war like Japan

@axelpatrickb.pingol3228

2 жыл бұрын

@@czaralexander5156 And opened a whole other can of worms for the Soviets to take advantage of ..

@nagollnosegrobbb2165

2 жыл бұрын

@@czaralexander5156 and kill hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians

Thank u for sharing both sides of the war, my uncle was in this war not on the South Korean side but rather the North. He was part of the 20th division of the People's Volunteer Army (PVA).

@tacocatpoopracecarpooptacocat

2 жыл бұрын

thats cool

@PoliceBlot

Жыл бұрын

The CCP NK are awful I do hope your uncle made it better

@Dulex123

9 ай бұрын

Still alive?

MacArthur is the largest internet celebrity in China, and every video has his shadow. He is too funny and arrogant because he said: 'The war will end soon, and soldiers can go home on Christmas.'. Then he was defeated and led to dismissal. He has never won a battle before, but he has indeed packaged himself as a hero who returns victorious, and has been hyped up to make people think he is a general with outstanding military achievements I have also served as the Japanese five-star general Emperor and am passionate about performing and posing. (General MacArthur once said) became the hottest meme interspersed in every video😅

Last time I'm this early MacArthur was still the Supreme Allied Commander.

@infinitememegod

2 жыл бұрын

1951

@slayride136

2 жыл бұрын

Quebec

@Nietabs

2 жыл бұрын

Philippines

@hmsrenown7801

2 жыл бұрын

Kansas

@aazhoodena432

2 жыл бұрын

Ontario

My grandfather fought in Korea and Vietnam, he passed in 2019 at 90 years old. I found so many old pics of him when he was in the army at the time, he was 22-24 around this time. He told me a few things about it, particularly about jumping out is airplanes and he could see bullets flying at him from trees. I love listening to history like this and it reminds me of what my grandfather went through, and he was a young man fighting a war and how brave he was.

@285313502

2 жыл бұрын

Did he commit war crimes doh

@visassess8607

2 жыл бұрын

@@285313502 Oh shut up already

@285313502

2 жыл бұрын

@@visassess8607 right, mb, sry.

@tiansuohaoer

2 жыл бұрын

美国大兵?

@abhinavgk6430

2 жыл бұрын

@@285313502 Don't be sorry 😂😂 damn Americans

6:05 The mushroom cloud painting on top of Macarthur's bed is genius

Frozen Chosin is what they taught us in the Marine Corps, not Chosin Few. Great content overall. Love the channel.

Macharther: “hey mr president I need 50 nukes to end the Korean War. What do you mean I’m fired?”

@leggonarm9835

2 жыл бұрын

Should have done it, would've made a more prosperous future for the world.

@roba_yt3218

2 жыл бұрын

Kinda funny though, he was a good leader back in WW2 he shouldn't of been fired

@1nsaniel

2 жыл бұрын

@@leggonarm9835 you don't know that

@Pixilated

2 жыл бұрын

@@leggonarm9835 No we would all be dead due to nuclear annihilation because china had nukes too.

@baraamuhamed2918

2 жыл бұрын

@@leggonarm9835 total annihilation?

Crazy how this war isn't as talked about as Vietnam or the Middle Eastern conflicts.

@user-gc1hg9sp9k

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, and this conflict is the closest we get through WW3

@AD-cu3zj

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-gc1hg9sp9k Right!! Most people don't recognize that it wasn't just the U.S and the Koreas that participated but that it was in fact more than 20 different countries that played some sort of role in the conflict.

@theguybehindyou4762

2 жыл бұрын

Neither side gained or lost anything, so there wasn’t much point in going over it again.

@souvikrc4499

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, there’s a reason that this war was known as the “forgotten war”.

@thunderbird1921

2 жыл бұрын

It's partially because of Hollywood's refusal to make films on it. They don't want to lose Chinese theater money.

Thank you for your survice. We always remember your sacrifice and dedication.

Just so you know, the PRC (People's Republic of China) was a brand new country with unstable supplies. We had a civil war just a year before (1949) with the Republic of China, so we were still poor and unstable. Our soldiers were tired of war. While the US had jets, jeeps, tanks and other modern stuff, our troops had to walk on feet at -30 degrees (Celsius). All we had were cannons and infantry.

@phindilehlubi8537

2 жыл бұрын

I am surprised that China was able to face the UN forces at the lowest point in their thousand years of history and they didn't lose

@kevinc1200

2 жыл бұрын

Well the Chinese soldiers were veterans of the civil war and had high morale. They are used to fighting a technologically superior foe and had developed many techniques for doing so. They were also highly skilled in firefights, often sneaking to to American positions in the dead of night and was comfortable operating behind enemy lines without a line of communication to their rear. American over confidence also helped during the initial stages of the Chinese attack. You see this again in the Vietnam war (and perhaps the war in Afghanistan). Veteran troops with high morale beats technological superiority.

@aguywithahelmet

2 ай бұрын

@@kevinc1200Indeed, and the Chinese also still took many more casualties than the US. However, the Chinese strategically won while the US won tactically.

Make a video on the history of Armchairs.

@GreenLink500

2 жыл бұрын

... Does this plan involve nukes

@spedmonkey8051

2 жыл бұрын

@@GreenLink500 maybe

@karotgamin790

2 жыл бұрын

@@spedmonkey8051 yes

@shaider1982

2 жыл бұрын

Ottomans are probably the leaders in this

@Joze1090

2 жыл бұрын

@@GreenLink500 name brother!

Just imagine a south korean accidentally became a north Korean citizen after korean war. Most un luckiest people

@capncake8837

2 жыл бұрын

I hardly need to. There are several South Korean POWs who weren’t released during the war and remain in the North to this day. Some remain imprisoned, while some were released and are now North Koreans. Additionally, my grandmother’s hometown was part of the South, but it got taken by the North and remains a part of it to this day. She was living elsewhere when it got captured, but if she wasn’t, she would have become a North Korean.

@strikeforce1500

2 жыл бұрын

@@capncake8837 I can only imagine your grandmother when they announce her hometown is now part of the North. "Welp. Guess I am staying here."

@angrymanwithsillymoustasche

2 жыл бұрын

@keith sze true

@bowang9032

2 жыл бұрын

North Koreans had similar if not better lives until the soviet collapse in 80s

@angrymanwithsillymoustasche

2 жыл бұрын

@@bowang9032 hm

My grandfather was in Korea and hearing him talk about this war was insane

외국에도 이런 영상이 있구나.. 영상 잘보고 갑니다. 우리나라의 전쟁과 역사를 이렇게 잘 알려주신분은 처음이네요. 아 참고로 무슨말 하는 지는 모르지만 대충 내용을 알것같아요!

I'm Thai and my grandfather was one of Thai volunteer who fought at Pork chop hills. I glad you mentioned that hills as well since a lot of Korean war video didn't mention about that hills. Keep it up!

@ns-4438

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your grandfather for his sacrifice. I have a question. Is Korean war popular in Thailand? Do a lot of Thais talk about it?

@saintpresterpare2951

2 жыл бұрын

@@ns-4438 From most of people I have met, no, they don't like history or even hate it. They says that "History was propaganda" so they just doesn't care. And combine with tension of Thai politics make that mindset even harder and stronger. I feel bad for some veterans whether Korean or Vietnam (my grandfather also fought in Vietnam) they just throw toxic words to them like "Imperialist's pet" or "Bloody boomers" 😢

@jackthorton10

2 жыл бұрын

Times might change when the aspects adjust

@jskoh4662

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your grandfather's service, you kept my country alive!

@matpk

2 жыл бұрын

@@jackthorton10 Compare 1930s Nazi Germany Vs 2020s Communist Chinazi IN YOUR NEXT VIDEO Project.

Kind of strange to leave out Australia and New Zealand when listing the UN forces.

@hulusiakar3252

2 жыл бұрын

And Turkey, literally 2nd strongest force there. Saving the Americans many times

@mr.anderson2241

2 жыл бұрын

@@hulusiakar3252 IIRC they’re shown in the video

@hulusiakar3252

2 жыл бұрын

@@mr.anderson2241 one second. just an image tho, nothing explaining.

@BORDERLINETV

2 жыл бұрын

🔊 "Colonial historians' always undermine Allies and forgot...here... a... " few countries"... like... 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇦🇺 Australia and New-Zealand! 😀...

@MrSlutzkin

2 жыл бұрын

Australia isn't real

My grandfather fought in Korea... And my Chinese wife's grandfather fought in Korea on the Chinese side. I think about that a lot.

My grandfather was one of the Chosin few. It so unreal to hear stories of what happened and how chaotic it was. He was a great man. I'm glad he was able to write his stories down before his passing. Love ya Don.

@rylandavis2976

Жыл бұрын

You should publish the stories online

@Manice08

Жыл бұрын

@@rylandavis2976 He has his stories in a book "Fifty Strong" :)

@rylandavis2976

Жыл бұрын

@@Manice08 do you know which chapter they're in?

@Manice08

Жыл бұрын

@@rylandavis2976 Korean war chapter, Pg 81

@Tech-PriestDakka

9 ай бұрын

Oh hey. Diddent expect to see you in the comments here.

a bit of correction: Great Britain, Canada, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Colombia, Ethiopia, South Africa, New Zealand, Turkey, Greece, Thailand, Philippines and Luxembourg sent fighting units. Norway, Sweden, Denmark, India, Italy contributed military hospitals and field ambulances to the cause.

@nurashilahsulthanahhaq6931

2 жыл бұрын

Hii, could u pls tell me about the humanitarian crises, civillian attacks etc during korean war? I really need it as I had an assignment nd presentation as well🙏🏻😥

@mavmc358

Жыл бұрын

THIS IS A COMPLETELY BIASED STORY DISREGARDING THE EFFORTS OF THE OTHER COUNTRIES

@brucezhao5307

Жыл бұрын

I'm really sad to see groups of American henchmen follow America astray.

@brucezhao5307

Жыл бұрын

@@mavmc358 Work hard, try to interfere in other countries' internal affairs.

@nandjuiakobe5308

Жыл бұрын

Jutlandia

One of my dad’s Uncle’s served in Korea he said that “The rats going around were as big as cats and we would use them as firing practice”. And that the tanks had become more artillery then actual tanks.

@CrossOfBayonne

2 жыл бұрын

I had two who were both in the Army.

@darthobama3148

2 жыл бұрын

@@CrossOfBayonne if there still alive tell them thank you for your service.

@CrossOfBayonne

2 жыл бұрын

@@darthobama3148 Both of them passed away

@darthobama3148

2 жыл бұрын

@@CrossOfBayonne sorry to hear that

AWESOME THUMNAIL💪💪🤩🤩⭐⭐

That picture above McArthur's bed...hilarious

i'm shocked that you managed to cover the Korean war within just 20 minutes with this much level of details that is very impressive as an South Korean i think i must pay respect to you for this fantastic video and facts you bring up here and i'd like to pay respect to all the nations who came to aid us, fought for us, spilled blood side by side with us and we South Koreans have a huge debt to all of you guys Thank you so much Griffin for covering the Korean war

@la_void9750

2 жыл бұрын

Do you believe both Korea’s will unite someday,? I have faith it will unite.

@kumonmisdrunkest

2 жыл бұрын

My grandpa served in the 1st Cavalry division and had always talked about how hard you guys fought. I'm sure he was honored to fight by your peoples side

@Lord_Unicorn

2 жыл бұрын

@@la_void9750 not in a short time but someday we will

@la_void9750

2 жыл бұрын

@@Lord_Unicorn it will happen I believe it Korea.

@pablomonsalve3911

2 жыл бұрын

As a Korean, do you see reunification as still possible? I read in some newspapers 2 years ago that many South Koreans are not excited about the possibility of a reunification. And I guess there's a similar sentiment among the North Koreans.

To reference Oversimplified's Napoleonic wars videos. "And Rhee won a definitely not rigged 94% of the vote."

My grandfather flew the f9f Grumman Panther in Korea. He can still perfectly recall the time they dropped Napalm on a civilian target. He said it was the worst thing he ever did.

@derrrickmon9760

Жыл бұрын

see，only 9 people like ur comment🤣

@user-ho6hv8xk9h

Жыл бұрын

伟大领袖毛主席，

@Basedlocation

9 ай бұрын

Wonder how he felt flying jets ?

The Fact that no one has made an FPS game set in Korea is a crime in itself

@marcustulliuscicero.5856

2 жыл бұрын

Fr

@soni3608

2 жыл бұрын

*laughs in ARMA mods*

@boshinimperialofficer3250

2 жыл бұрын

I see you everywhere

@marcustulliuscicero.5856

2 жыл бұрын

@@boshinimperialofficer3250 and the ghauls see you everywhere

@boshinimperialofficer3250

2 жыл бұрын

@@marcustulliuscicero.5856 I'm going to sue you for this offensive remark this hurts very badly 😭

The forgotten war was fought by many, and lost in the eyes of embarrassment from both sides in history. Only now can people know the great military tactics that were thought and used in Korea, to include a Col in the Marines taking a long fought over hill, to retake and reshape the 38th parallel.

@Rivers198

2 жыл бұрын

My great uncle fought in Korea, hardest man I’ve ever known

@michaelterrell5061

2 жыл бұрын

@TNStormSpotter May he Rest In Peace.

@michaelterrell5061

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rivers198 I bet, those war veterans are special people.

@Rivers198

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelterrell5061 he passed away a few years ago. Never heard him complain, worked his entire life (even though he retired from 2 companies). If you needed help he was there without question.

@michaelterrell5061

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rivers198 He sounds a lot like my grandpa who fought in Vietnam, what a good man you’re grandfather Must have been, forever honor his memory.

In fact, in the middle of the war, the US and CN were already preparing to sign an armistice agreement on behalf of all parties. The Korean kid refused, but his American dad ignored him. Objectively speaking, the outcome of the war was a draw. North and South Korea remain at the 38th parallel. China prevented the United States from invading. The United States defended its strategic location in East Asia. It is worth considering that China, which had just ended its civil war and was in a desperate situation, repulsed the United Nations forces.

@Huajierenmeiluziye

5 ай бұрын

The war was a key point for the Communist regime to win support

Nice video, but I think the maps are incorrect. For example, Incheon has reclaimed a lot of land from the Yellow sea since the war so it looks a lot different on a map currently than it did during then. There are many other places around the peninsula with similar developments.

MacArthur: “NUKE EM!” Truman: “We’re not gonna nuke em it’s too risky.” MacArthur: “LETS NUKE EM!” Truman: “FOR GOD’S SAKE SOLDIER WE ARE NOT NUKING THEM” MacArthur: “AW COME ON!” Truman: “You’re fired.”

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Oversimplified