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Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of Japan continues with an episode episode on the Imjin War - the Japanese Invasion of Korea between 1592 and 1598, during which the armies of the Shogunate fought against the allied Korean and Chinese armies. This conflict is famous for many dramatic battles and sieges, and the naval heroics of the Korean admiral Yi Sun-sin.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. Last week, we saw the final conclusion to the Battle of Buna-Gona, one of the bloodiest engagements of the New Guinea Campaign. With General Patch’s initial phase of his January offensive concluded, the Japanese now face annihilation as the Americans are set to continue their advance westward. The Operation KE would inevitably lead to another confrontation between the IJN and the US Navy. Join us as we delve into the Battle of Rennell Island and the leadup to the Japanese Evacuation of Guadalcanal.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of medieval era continues with a series on the origins of Ukrainians and Ukrainian History. Previously, we explored how the identity of Ukraine as a nation starting forming with the Kyivan Rus and the kingdom of Ruthenia, and about the Mongol period - https://youtu.be/3uyHWEOoPnM. Second episode described the fall of the Mongol rule over the lands of Ukraine, how the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth took over and how these events led to the Rise of the Cossacks and the Bogdan Khmelnytsky's rebellion. This third episode will focus on how Ukraine lived between the three empires - Ottoman Sultanate, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the tsardom of Muscovy (Russia), and how Russia's first invasion of Ukraine which used the internal problems of the Cossack Hetmanate.
Kings and Generals began remaking its animated historical documentary on the history of the Ottoman empire with the early rise of the Ottoman beylik under Osman I. In the first video we covered the early origins of the beylik, its status among the Muslim states in Anatolia and its early clashes against the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire at Bapheus and Dimbos in 1302. The second episode showed how a tiny beylik became a regional power with the continued battles against the Byzantine empire and other states, including the siege of Prusa (Bursa) between 1317 and 1326 and the battle of Pelekanon of 1329. As the Ottoman entered the Balkans, they had to face the Serbian Empire and the Second Bulgarian Empire, leading to the battles like Maritsa in 1371 (https://youtu.be/qBA-jdWQGJs). The Ottomans continued expanding both in Europe and Asia, leading to the conflicts with many states, including the Karamanids, culminating at the b
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations continues with a video on the Ancient Celts (Gauls), as we discuss the origins of one of the oldest European civilizations. This video will talk about the society, economy, religion and other aspects of the Celtic civilization, alongside describing the Roman conquest of the Celts of Italy, France (Gauls), Hispania (Celtiberians) and Anatolia (Galatians), as well as the Celtic invasions of ancient Rome and Greece.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. Just like Midway had proved to be one of the turning points that put an end to any major Japanese acts of expansion, Guadalcanal would prove to be the other major turning point, finally forcing the invaders to take a defensive stance for the remainder of the war. Now, as the Japanese presence on this Island of Death is on the brink of collapse, a desperate naval campaign was launched to save as many men as possible. Welcome to our video on Operation KE and the final Evacuation of Guadalcanal.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues.The loss of the Buna-Gona area and the defeat at the Kokoda Track had been a great shock for Japanese commanders at Tokyo and the Japanese decided to embark on a new offensive in New Guinea to secure their important position in the Lae-Salamaua area. Welcome to our video on the direct aftermath of the Battle of Buna-Gona and the start of the Battle of Wau.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. The China-Burma-India theater is one of the most important theaters of the Pacific War. It was here that the Japanese had been fighting since 1937, it was here that the Empire of the Rising Sun had most of its land forces. Today, we finally return to China, Burma and India to cover some new developments that were unfolding during the months of January and February, with new operations taking place in China, with more political bickering going on in India and with the start of one of the most recognizable long-range penetration expeditions: Operation Longcloth. Britain finally strikes back against Japan.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient civilizations continues with another view on the history of ancient Egypt, as we discuss how the Ancient Egyptians lived their daily lives.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. Today, we return to the Solomons to cover the direct aftermath of the Guadalcanal Campaign, as the Americans prepare to embark on a new offensive operation against the Russell Islands, in an effort to prevent the Japanese from using them again against the Allies. But that’s not all, as we’ll also return to the Aleutian Islands, one of the most forgotten theaters of the Pacific War, to cover some new developments that transpired during the last few months. Thus, join us as we delve into another exciting episode of the Pacific War and talk about the landing at Amchitka.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of Japan and history of religions continues with an episode on how Japan became Buddhist.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. After the disastrous Battle of the Bismarck Sea and the end of the Guadalcanal Campaign, we have entered into a phase of relative calmness in the Pacific. In Burma, however, war was raging as fiercely as ever for the brave British and Indian soldiers. In this episode, join us as we continue to cover the long-range penetration of the Chindits in what is known as Operation Longcloth.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. Today we delve into the biggest naval engagement of the Aleutian Campaign: the Battle of the Komandorski Islands.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. Today, we’ll continue with the direct aftermath of Operation Longcloth, as Japan counterattacks and the first Arakan Campaign at last comes to an end, thus sending the British to lick their wounds once again in the Pacific War.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on medieval history continues with a video on Lancelot and a theory claiming that this Arthurian knight was inspired by the Hungarian King Laszlo I
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. Join us as we delve into the start of the bloody Battle of Attu.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with a video explaining why we call the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the War in Ukraine unprovoked. We go through various Russian claims and debunk them, including biolabs, NATO expansion, Nazis in Ukraine, a claim that Russia is fighting an existential threat, the so-call Donbas genocide and more.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering modern warfare continues with a video on the second battle of El Alamein fought in October and November of 1942, which brought to the end the North African campaign in which German commander Rommel, supported by his Italian allies fought against mainly British forces under Montgomery, Auchinleck, Alexander and others. This battle allowed the Allied forces to invade Italy opening another front against the Axis powers.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of ancient civilizations and Ancient Greece continues with the first episode of our series on the Peloponnesian War, as we see how Athens and Sparta leading the Delian and Peloponnesian Leagues in one of the most brutal wars the ancient Hellenes fought. In the first video we will talk about why and how the war started and describe the siege of Potidaea in 432 BC.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of ancient civilizations and Ancient Greece continues with the first episode of our series on the Peloponnesian War, as we see how Athens and Sparta leading the Delian and Peloponnesian Leagues in one of the most brutal wars the ancient Hellenes fought. In the first video we talked about why and how the war started and described the siege of Potidaea in 432 BC. The second episode will talk about the siege of Plataea of 429-427 BC.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. The days that saw the unstoppable Japanese Empire as it took over the Pacific are long gone. Now, the Allied forces have set forth to slowly but surely reclaim every piece of land lost to these ruthless invaders. Today, we’ll focus on the developments in the Solomons, as the drive on Munda continues while the Japanese prepare to counterattack against Zanana. Join us as we delve into another epic chapter of the New Georgia Campaign.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations continues with a video on the Ancient Britons, as we discuss the origins of the inhabitants of Britain and Ireland, talk about their early history, their invasion by Caesar and then Claudius, the Boudicca rebellion, Roman invasions of Scotland and Ireland, the role Britain played in the politics of the Roman empire, how the Romans left the island, starting the Sub-Roman Britain period and how the southeastern portion of Britain was conquered by the Angles, Saxons and Jutes.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video on the European Union, as we discuss if it is a real superpower or an utopic, short-term union that is fated to dissolve.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video on the Russian elites and various power brokers and groups, as we try to deduce who is going to rule Russia after Putin.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video asking if the Ukrainian Euromaidan of 2014, also known as the Revolution of dignity was a coup or a revolution.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video describing how the Russian and Ukrainian economies cope during the war.
In this comprehensive update, we delve deep into the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as the bloody and unprovoked invasion by Putin's forces continues. Join us for a detailed analysis of the latest developments in this long-standing crisis.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the Romans and the Eastern Roman Empire continues with a video in which we ask why so many civil wars happened in the Byzantine Empire and discuss the political, societal, economic and other reasons that made the rebellions a constant issue for the emperors of Constantinople.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War continues with a video on the Fall of the Phillipines in 1942, as we talk about the early Japanese success, the Clark Field disaster, Japanese landings, battle for Luzon, WPO-3 & flight to Bataan, Layac line, Abucay-Mauban line, battle of the points, battle of the pockets, Orion-Bagac Line, Fall of Bataan, seizure of the southern Philippines, battle of Corregidor, Bataan Death March, MacArthur’s Philippines blunders, Japanese occupation of the Philippines, Filipino Resistance and guerilla war and much more.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video on the delivery of F-16 aircraft to Ukraine, in which we ask if it can become a gamechanger.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of ancient civilizations and Ancient Greece continues with the first episode of our series on the Peloponnesian War, as we see how Athens and Sparta leading the Delian and Peloponnesian Leagues in one of the most brutal wars the ancient Hellenes fought.
In this comprehensive update on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, we delve into the latest developments on the battlefield. Over 18 months have passed since Putin's unprovoked invasion, and the situation remains highly dynamic. From Ukraine's determined push on the Zaporizhia front to the demise of the infamous Russian war hero Prigozhin, this video covers it all.
Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the Romans and the Eastern Roman Empire continues with a video in which we show what the Europeans thought about the Byzantines and what was their perspective of the emperors of Constantinople, and what was the cultural divide between the two.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Medieval history continues with another longform documentary, this time a 6-hour full story of the First Crusade, as we cover the events from 1070s to 1099, talking about the rise of the Seljuks, the weakening of the Eastern Roman Empire, how the Crusade was called and conducted, various sieges and battles of the First Crusade and its aftermath. Raymond IV of Toulouse, Adhemar of Le Puy, Godfrey of Bouillon, Baldwin of Boulogne, Hugh of Vermandois, Stephen of Blois, Robert II of Flanders, Robert Curthose, Peter the Hermit, Bohemond of Taranto, Tancred, Alexios I Komnenos, Tatikios, Alp Arslan, Kilij Arslan, Yaghi-Siyan, Kerbogha, Duqaq, Ridwan, Toghtekin, Janah ad-Dawla, Urban II, Iftikhar al-Dawla, Al-Afdal Shahanshah and many others monarchs, commanders, knights and leaders feature in this story from the Middle Ages.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations and bronze age continues with the video on the Sea Peoples as we try to summaritze what the historians think about their origins and various theories on who they were.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations and bronze age continues with the video on Egypt's New Kingdom, which is often touted as the golden age of Kemet, as we discuss the political, military, cultural, economic and religious events surrounding the rules of Thutmosis, Hatshepsut, Amenhotep, Thutmose, Akhenaten, Sety, Ramesses and other pharaohs and the campaigns in Syria, Canaan, Nubia, Palestine and against the Hittites and others.
Step back in time and enter the world of medieval warfare as we unravel the secrets of the legendary English Longbowman.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video in which we ask if Russia is fascist, using a variety of academic definitions of this ideology.
Discover the epic tale of the Peloponnesian War in our latest YouTube video! Dive into the clash of ancient titans, Athens and Sparta, as they battled for supremacy in ancient Greece. Explore the intriguing role of the Achaemenid Empire in this historic conflict and its impact on the Peloponnesian League and Delian League. Unearth the dramatic events and consequences that shaped the destiny of a civilization. Join us as we unravel the secrets of this monumental chapter in history.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with another video on World War II as we discuss how the Sweden managed to remain independent in WW2 despite the pressure from Germany, USSR and the allies, and how it used its geographic position and economic power to keep the great powers from invading.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video in which we ask if the West really wants to win the war against Russia.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations and bronze age continues with a video describing how Ancient Egypt managed to survive the Bronze Age collapse, including drought, famine, invasions of the Sea Peoples, while so many of its Mediterranean neighbors fell and so many civilizations were wiped out.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Warfare continues with another video on World War II as we discuss how the Allies managed to sabotage the Nazi nuclear program in Norway during the Operation Freshman and Operation Gunnerside.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video on what we know so far about the conflict between Israel and Hamas, as the situation around the Gaza strip and the region at large is getting heated up in the aftermath of the Hamas terror attack.
ings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the history of the early modern era continues with a video on the Great Siege of Gibraltar of 1779-1783 fought during the American Revolutionary War, as the Spaniards supported by the French attempted to retake this strategically crucial stronghold.
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Rome continues with an episode of the post-Caesar Civil Wars, as we look at what happened after the initial shock of Caesar's assassination.
Explore the rich history of Alexandria, the major center of Hellenic civilization and the capital of the vast Ptolemaic empire. Discover iconic structures like the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Library, and the Serapeum, which adorned this ancient city. Join us on a journey back in time to understand the cultural significance of Alexandria under the Ptolemies. Learn about its unique blend of Greek, Egyptian, and Jewish influences, and the architectural marvels that defined this historic city. Dive into the history of this remarkable metropolis, from its strategic harbor location to its role as an intellectual center. Witness the rise and eventual decline of Alexandria as it transitioned from Ptolemaic rule to Roman influence. This video uncovers the captivating story of a city that was once at the forefront of ancient civilization but ultimately faded into history. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the past and explore the tr
In this comprehensive video update, we delve into the latest developments in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. As the autumn transitions into winter, the Ukrainian military faces new challenges, and their efforts to counter Russian advances are under scrutiny.
The Mongol Empire, notorious for its world-shaking conquests, holds a lesser-known secret – a remarkable period of urbanization and city-building in the vast Eurasian steppes. Join us in this captivating video as we unveil the untold story of how the Mongol state not only conquered but also constructed thriving cities.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video on the events that transpired around Gaza before Israel started its ground assault. Previously in this series we talked about the beginning of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, as the situation around the Gaza strip and the region at large is getting heated up in the aftermath of the Hamas terror attack.
In this video, we unravel the mysteries surrounding the Parthians and their empire, shedding light on their origins, rise to power, and their unique blend of nomadic roots, Hellenistic influence, and Persian traditions. Discover their role as the conquerors of Gandhara, formidable foes of Rome, and masters of diplomacy and administration.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a in which we explain why and how Ukraine gave away its nukes in the aftermath of the dissolution oif the Soviet Union.
Kings and Generals began remaking its animated historical documentary on the history of the Ottoman empire with the early rise of the Ottoman beylik under Osman I.
In this concise update on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kings and Generals delve into three pivotal areas: the Avdiivka front, the Dnipro River crossing, and the recent arrival of ATACMS missiles.
Explore the intense 16th-century conflict between the Spanish Armada and the English fleet in 1588. From geopolitical tensions to strategic blunders, witness the gripping details of this historic clash. Discover the political intrigue, simmering tensions, and decisive moments leading to the grand showdown. Uncover the events leading to the Battle of Gravelines, where nearly 200 Spanish ships faced a resilient English defense. Learn about the battles in Flanders, the role of Sir Francis Drake, and the Battle of Vila Franca do Campo. Experience the tactical brilliance and shortcomings of commanders like Medina Sidonia and Lord Howard. Witness the impact of unpredictable weather, hell-burners, and the relentless pursuit that pushed the Armada into the North Sea. Explore the aftermath, including shipwrecks and losses, and the enduring naval strength of the English. Subscribe for future episodes, including the English Counter Armada of 1589.
The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Mongol History continues with a video explaining how Vietnam defended against the Mongols.
In this captivating historical exploration, we delve into the pivotal moments that transformed the course of World War II in the Pacific. Join us on a journey through the strategic maneuvers and courageous efforts that allowed the United States to overturn the tides of defeat following the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. December 7, 1941, marked a turning point as the surprise assault on Pearl Harbor thrust America into a conflict that seemed insurmountable. However, from the ashes of this tragedy emerged a resilient nation determined to rise and retaliate. Explore the immediate aftermath of the attack, the shockwaves felt across the country, and the galvanizing effect it had on the American spirit. Witness the remarkable turnaround in strategy and military planning that took place in the wake of Pearl Harbor. Through insightful analysis and historical accounts, we unravel the meticulous planning and daring courage that led to the pivotal Battle of Midway.
