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@TrollAntiYT

3 ай бұрын

Woooo

@TrollAntiYT

3 ай бұрын

I was the first reply! Cool!

@aboubakrouladabdellah6611

3 ай бұрын

🪖

@akumaking1

3 ай бұрын

Can you talk about the Korean Miracle?

@user-fq5pk7lj8b

3 ай бұрын

FLY HIGH MATPAT

How has this guy gone from animated monty python to making a better documentary that actual television stations

@nathanseper8738

3 ай бұрын

That is a good way of putting it.

@CatarigMaTt

3 ай бұрын

​@@nathanseper8738 yeah

@Nothing-1w3

3 ай бұрын

Real ones remember the vic2 tutorials

@PCreeperStudios

3 ай бұрын

than*

@DaHitch

3 ай бұрын

KZreadrs making documentaries with higher production values than TV stations seems to be the standard these days. It boggles the mind that one dude with a computer is able to do better than a company with dozens of employees with the best equipment available and access to subject experts, yet here we are.

In the end, Makarov committed the same old mistake that most often happens with great generals. He didn't appoint a successor, no one stepped up and things took a turn for the worse. It's a classic.

@thefrenchbaguette919

3 ай бұрын

To be fair he was basically the only competent admiral the russian had

@wesleyfravel5149

2 ай бұрын

@@thefrenchbaguette919one of two. Rozhestvensky was fairly competent himself, but the problem was he fleet was iced in much of the time and the sailors were conscripts who rarely saw the sea. He was dealt a really, REALLY bad hand. That he made it to Asia alone was a miracle.

@user-oi3jk4qo9j

Ай бұрын

@@wesleyfravel5149 Hm I wonder They Won't Train those Conscripts how to doing their job First Before start expedition at least Some Basic Stuff or Capital Forced Them to start Expedition without prepare

@wildfire9280

29 күн бұрын

⁠@@user-oi3jk4qo9j What? That’s preposterous. Why do any of that when you can just… not bother?

@laurancerobinson

20 күн бұрын

​@@user-oi3jk4qo9jif I remember correctly, a lot of those conscripts and reserves came last minute (relatively speaking), plus lots of resources were being directed towards the war. So even when they tried to perform drills, such as gunnery, it was extremely limited by logistics.

45:25, Togo really went ahead and said GG

@Ray-xq3cx

3 ай бұрын

“Stand proud, Rostovensky. You were strong.” -ToGOAT

@buddermonger2000

2 ай бұрын

This happens more than you think once the fighting is over.

@FarmerSlayerFromTheEdoPeriod

28 күн бұрын

​"You were magnificent, Rostovensky. I shall remember your name for as long as i live."

11:42 "...Suprise attack against the Russian Pacific fleet" _This will be a recurring theme_

@ethanmcfarland8240

3 ай бұрын

Spoilers

@strechemall

3 ай бұрын

They did the same to the Chinese during the First Sino Japanese War. The Japanese do not formally declare war even on themselves. I remember reading that preemptive attacks were a core part of their warrior culture.

@unratonb5894

3 ай бұрын

to be fair they are not know for there navy

@Nn91.

25 күн бұрын

Russia has this magnet style navy, which nations are attracted to it and do a surprise attack

@TheRezro

17 күн бұрын

@@Nn91. TBH it would be surprise for them even if they would be going to combat.

in the words of Admiral Togo "Defeat is a common fate of a soldier. There is nothing to be ashamed of in it. The great point is whether we have performed our duty."

20:16 uncle iroh, but he doesn’t give up the siege

@thinkandgame3627

3 ай бұрын

Avatar: The Last Airbender (and Legend of Kora) have been heavily inspired by East and North Asian culture, so it's not improbable that some aspects of the show could have been inspired by events such as this one, especially since the Fire Nation bears much resemblance to Japan and their rise to glory (and war crimes).

@jiyuhong5853

3 ай бұрын

leaves from the vine

@ColeMOSauce

3 ай бұрын

Falling so slow

@arturomiguel4576

3 ай бұрын

Like fragile tiny shells

@Why_UMadBruh

3 ай бұрын

Drifting in the foam

15:50 OK the navy general rolled ONE. Critical Hit on the battleship. GAME OVER...RESULT OF FAILURE YOUR OWN SHIP SUNK.

@nathyboi21

3 ай бұрын

he had a plan, but luck said no

@Historyguy-xu5ht

3 ай бұрын

Man, what if Makarov survived? Such an interesting scenario

@shinsenshogun900

3 ай бұрын

A navy general? I guess we're calling the land military officers army admirals then!

@jaredelizardo201

3 ай бұрын

​@Historyguy-xu5ht fun fact his family is famous for the Russian Milltary hand gun of same name Pistolet Makorov M9 in 9×18 Makorov which became the standard Russian army sidearm of 1955# I believe his Great Grand Son was the gun maker# built in State own Factorys like the main on Of Tual# there is Chinese copys but unlike the original Russian don't have red colored grips which r the Russian Identification for them as opposed too Chinese Garbage version r.#mostly because Chinese type jam way too much.

@GAarcher

3 ай бұрын

@@shinsenshogun900 *The athenians were know by their use of Army Admirals and they had alexander, the "Temistocles"*

Rozhestvensky's trip around the world with the second pacific squadron is an adventure worthy of its own hours long video, it plays out like a D&D campaign gone wrong

@alexander1112000

29 күн бұрын

I want a dark comedy movie made out of that voyage. The random nonsense that happened is prime dark comedy gold. I mean, how did the Kamchatka keep screwing up as badly as it did?

@Balrog-tf3bg

21 күн бұрын

It started out bad, got worse, then the wild animals showed up, then it all got destroyed in one day

@Balrog-tf3bg

21 күн бұрын

@@alexander1112000never can be too careful of torpedo boats

@alexander1112000

19 күн бұрын

@@Balrog-tf3bg until the torpedo boats being present is actually a possibility

@magosryzak7477

14 күн бұрын

​@@alexander1112000'Do you see torpedo boats?'

I love the intro, the dialogue is from ghost of tsushima i believe. Thanks for the video

@mr.hedado741

3 ай бұрын

Yes it is and it’s great

@WarriorVirtue

3 ай бұрын

Fitting since it's (finally, thank God) coming to PC.

@reverie314

3 ай бұрын

​@@WarriorVirtue When?

@WarriorVirtue

3 ай бұрын

@@reverie314 May 16th

@openthinker6562

3 ай бұрын

It’s definitely relevant. After all, the Baltic Fleet’s clash with Japan’s Imperial Navy is called The Battle of Tsushima

Lumber company causing a massive war is almost as superficially absurd as an arch duke getting shot starting an immensely greater slaughter

@thebandofbastards4934

2 ай бұрын

Let's not forget that a war was almost started because of a pig.

@TheRezro

17 күн бұрын

It was actually Russia who start WW1. By invading Austria-Hungary. Russia also started WW2 by invading Poland with Nazi Germany. Russia trying start WW3 by invading Ukraine, is nothing unexpected.

@benross7580

15 күн бұрын

​@@TheRezrothat's blatantly false, WW1 was started when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. Russia only joined because of a previous alliance, same as everyone else.

@TheRezro

14 күн бұрын

@@benross7580 And who sponsored Serbian freedom fighters? Russia only join this war to cover humiliating defeat during Ruso-Japanese war.

@one-nu2dh

9 күн бұрын

​​@@TheRezro erm, the freedom fighters (the black hand)were bosnian, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia because Serbia was giving resources to the black hand, Russia declared war on Austria-hungary because Russia had a pact with Serbia P.S. i had to repeat names to make it clearer

Bro i cant belive how far you have come from teaching me vic2 now whole documentary I hope their is even more of this in the future great work my man

The introduction with Ghost of Tsushima dialogue is so amazing. I can Imagine that this would fit perfectly in the Russo Japanese War.

HOI4 REDDIT ENCIRCLEMENT. Actually made me laugh so hard, good one Ezekiel.

@44MagnumNA

3 ай бұрын

Alex the Rambler would be proud lmao

Russia not being prepared to fight wars against weaker neighbors seems to be a trend

@krainex

3 ай бұрын

It just shows how russian goverment apatatus is

@baobamarcopolo726

3 ай бұрын

They always seem to underestimate enemy capabilities Yet given enough time and losses the russians snowball into a formidable fighting force

@anobstinatecephalopod4605

3 ай бұрын

Russia invading smaller neighboring states: 🤪 Russia defending against brutal invasion: 👹

@genericname3206

3 ай бұрын

Lol, I love comments like this end up aging like milk has soon has they made 🤣

@shironee_2384

3 ай бұрын

"Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me thrice, I should stop drinking vodka" -Russians

Do you see Torpedo Boats?

@TrollAntiYT

3 ай бұрын

No lol

@anelstarcevic696

3 ай бұрын

@@TrollAntiYT Kamchatka would disagree

@kaltaron1284

3 ай бұрын

@@anelstarcevic696 The time Kamchatka lost the fleet was probably the happiest for the admiral of the whole trip. Too bad she found the fleet again later. Same with the "reinforcements".

@lucasfragoso7634

3 ай бұрын

​@kaltaron1284 honestly it's impressive that the reinforcement squadron even found the main fleet

@kaltaron1284

3 ай бұрын

@@lucasfragoso7634 It should have been impossible for them to catch up but they "cheated" by going through Suez and then there was the whole Madagaskar episode. I also love that the Russians sent resupplies once. Instead of shells it was mostly winter gear. Famously very useful around Africa and the Indian Ocean. You probably know Drachinifel's two-parter? If not, I recommend to check it out.

The animations and use of countryballs here are just so beautiful. What an amazing video about an incredible part of the 20th century. Thank you Ezekiel for giving us such an amazing video.

I've been waiting for this since you released the video about the Meiji restoration, and you did not disappoint.

What noobs. If I was the Emperor I whould've'have spammed Yari Ashigaru and won in ten turns flat. If I was Russian it would've been Tsar's Guard. Just build farms, ports and roads, don't forget the guild, and you're all good.

The Ghost of Tsushima intro is goated.

My greatgreatgrandfather was an East Prussian German who lived in Russia just kilometers away grom the German border. Sadly he was conscripted into the Russian Army and fell in the war. May he rest in peace.

General Nogi really reminds Uncle Iroh from the Avatar. Also the siege of Port Arthur can be compared with the siege of Ba-Sing-Se

@angrypotato9674

3 ай бұрын

I knew it sounded similar too something I had seen before did not realize it was that though

@KaiHung-wv3ul

3 ай бұрын

"Leaves from the vine...."

I love how you can tell the point when war stops being "fun" and becomes endless bloodshed for no reason but influence and territorial gain.

japan said “screw it” and fought a war with Russia and surprised everyone by actually winning (Just to simplify)

I love this channel, you dived into Asian history which aren’t really much covered. At least the animated ones. Your vids also keeps getting better and better!

Gotta love the Iroh reference

Your quality just keeps getting better and better each video!

How the heck did you make such a masterpiece in a single month!!??! Props to you fr.

"They decided to take the best of both men's plans" Huh, pretty clever, almost too clever. "...throw them out, and impliment the most self-defeating strategy possible." Yeah I should've seen that coming.

Reave instead of leave was a very nice touch on the japanese accent, they dont have Ls

Countryballs documentary! Edit: The intro is really well made. You put your heart into this. The voices were so good

This is amazingly done. Your videos just keep getting better and better. I really look forward to what you will deliver in the future.

Fun Fact:Montenegro jpined on the side of the russians in the war and were left out from the treaty so they stayed in war with japan for ower 200 years untile 2006.

@vorynrosethorn903

Ай бұрын

It was one century ago rather than two.

A peculiar fact is that Nogi single-handedly managed to Make Seppuku Great Again. At the time, it was widely regarded in Meiji Japan as old-fashioned and belonging in the country's barbaric past. With a war hero like Nogi doing it, public perception of seppuku changed drastically. Thus, in his own way, Nogi contributed to the growth of the cult of honourable sacrifice and disregard for one's own survival that culminated in WW2.

Yo, Napoleon Total War music!🪖

@nicholasgutierrez9940

3 ай бұрын

This guy uses the most dumb music from that franchise for things. He used Japanese music to represent China so many times.

@warthunder7730

3 ай бұрын

@@nicholasgutierrez9940 I don't care, this is good music

@TobiasSmith

2 ай бұрын

Damn this weather sir! Wet powder makes misfires a certainty

@dapperbunch5029

Ай бұрын

@@nicholasgutierrez9940And he used video game music for Russia. Stop being immature.

2:28 do i see the "up next" theme for a video being chamberlain saves the world? Knowing the usual telling of ww2, that sounds interesting (or maybe ironic idk)

that opening is the most dramatic use of Countryballs I've ever seen

Out bloody standing Ezekiel. Loved it very much.

It's always a good day when CallMeEzekiel uploads.

Love this video, The amount of effort put in is incredible.

"Also, check bounced. Please send again" 35:50 lmao

This is fantastic, i love the animation.

The story of the Second Pacific Squadron, if you don't know it, is amazing and practically a Monty Python skit. This video doesn't go into it much but if you have the time, after watching you should read up on or watch a video dedicated to it.

If you want to see a really interesting anime which involves this war, "Golden Kamuey" is a really good one!

Thanks!

This video was a lot of fun! Great job. I love your video style. Keep up the great work.

I started the video 30 seconds ago but I already know this has just made my day. I loooove the Russo-Japanese war. LIKED AND SUBSCRIBED! 🤣 ok you're about to stop talking about Patreon, see ya

It's nice to see that Russia's military incompetence is as strong as ever! Truly a great military tradition that Putin is upholding

Every CallMeEzekiel video thumbnail be like: [insert topic]? Not in my [insert country]

Love the total war music

Well-made! Thank you for your hard work!

Excellent content!

I love the Uncle Iroh reference you made. It hits home.

The quality of this video is incredibly high

20:47 "The Russians first expected their war against Japan to be short and glorious, but their defeats at Sea, in Manchuria, and the coming Siege of Port Arthur made it clear that they were in for a long War" Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

@catmonarchist8920

2 ай бұрын

Just like in Finland

Love the total war music you use in some of these videos 👍

I love the amount of detail he puts in his videos ❤

Is that ghost of Tsushima in the start?💀

Another great video! 🪖

Never thought I'd hear the word "madlad" used unironically in a history video lol

I’m literally learning this in my U.S. world history class. Tysm ❤️

@SlapStyleAnims

3 ай бұрын

Lucky. We never learned about this war once in my high school classes

Love ur vids

Love your vids man keep it up :)

Good Work, this was informative and funny. It was good alright all I am saying... Ur still here Beans

going to need this soundtrack you used 😮‍💨

Man i really pity Nogi story, that guy suffered even in victory.

This is some high quality video!

So, I had heard of this war, mostly because of the High-Seas Sh@t-Show that was the voyage of the Second Pacific Squadron

This is my favorite KZread channel ngl

What’s crazy about this era is that an entire squadron could actually disappear and there’s next to nothing a nation could do about it

Highest honor of being watched while I eat lunch… peak countryball history.

You knoe this is one of the channels that i see so many Philippine countryball and as a filipino myself thank you

Would be really funny if you would do a full separate video on the 2nd Pacific Squadron.

Pinoy ball here, happy to watch your videos :>

This animation style. I love it

20:22 I can just hear "Leaves from the vine" from this image.

20:16 ...Uncle iron singing soldier boy come marching home reference? 🪖

The Emperor’s Army, a million strong, set out to punish the powerful savages of the North. On the battlefield, in the midst of the sieges, the bodies piled up like mountains. I am ashamed to show my face to the fathers who remain back home, Though we few return today in Triumph. Triumphant Return -written by Nogi Maresuke

Can you please do a video about the italian unification?

The Shogun 2 Total War music 10/10 FOTSFOREVER

These videos are so ####### good. It has made truly like history and your channel. Very well made videos that are almost 1 hour long. Keep up the GREAT work.🫡🔥❤️🇪🇪

I am a simple man, I hear the Total War Napoleon soundtrack, I like.

Da : (Russian for Yes) Net : (Russian for No) Russians: So let me guess this right, you just decided to shoot up fishing Boats, BRITISH, GERMAN, SWEDISH, and FRENCH and Fishing boats? Admiral: ... Da. Russians: But you halted fire and helped rescue the survivors? Admiral: Net! We ran away! Russians: Where were you running to? Admiral: Suez Russians: The same Suez controlled by the British. Admiral: Da. Russians: Via British controlled Gibraltar? Admiral: Da Russians: So you were running away from the British by running to the British? What part of this plan did you think about? And then you lost, all, I repeat all your battleships, hit nothing and only sank 3 torpedo boats (technicaly 0 since the japanese accidently rammed their own boats in a night attack) : DA...

50 Minutes on the Russo-Japanese war? Christmas must have come early!

this is a literal documental masterpiece of a work

Thank you for talking about this war. My great Grandfather lost his arm in this war. Glad he made it out alive.

I find it funny that while the second Pacific's squadron is being portrayed as incompetent in this video, it's still nowhere near the reality of how much of a disaster that expedition was.

Just from the music I can tell what games you like haha. I pray for all the souls that were sent to the afterlife in this underlooked conflict.

DUDE WAKE UP NEW AUTISTIC HISTORICAL COUNTRYBALL VIDEO DROPPED 🎉🎉🔥🔥🔥🔥

2:01 say incredible journey I’ll wait and still smile

Is that Yuki No Shingun playing during the patreon plug.

Can’t believe I’m just now discovering this channel. Gonna binge the fuck out of this.

Honestly I would like to see more of this and I think that some videos for Scandinavian history would be cool😊

My great Respekt for this great Video

Very high quality

Russian incompetence was so massive that it is surprising the second Pacific squadron actually reached Tsushima…

Could we have a video on Witte and Stolypin?

You used a voice clip from Ghost Of Tsushima in the intro. You, sir, have my respect. 🙂

Woah, this video is magnificent

Nice vid