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Ironic the Russians are using "Z" as a symbol of the war as the Japanese see the "Z flag" as an emblem signifying their victory at Tsushima.

Another part of Russia's eternal quest for more warm water ports.

*Japan in 1860:* A self-isolated feudal society effectively trapped in the 15th century. *Japan in 1910:* A modern superpower with the military wherewithal to smash Russia. Say what you like about the Japanese, but that's a frankly incredible commitment to self-improvement.

When History Channel failed us, we got Kings and Generals...

During this battle, one of the ensign trainee onboard the Japanese cruiser Nisshin was a young man named Isoroku Yamamoto.

Many of Rozhestvensky’s sailors were Poles, one of them was Jerzy Wolkowicki, who protested Admiral Nebogatov’s surrender choosing to fight till the end. Wokowicki becomes a kind of Russian national hero of that time celebrated in national newspapers and political rallies. He becomes a general in the Polish Army after 1918. This episode saved his life in Katyn Massacre where he was recognized as Tsushima hero and spared by the Soviets in 1940. He died at 100 as a Polish political immigrant in London in 1983.

Going straight to Vladivostok with like 26 ships secretly is like trying to sneak into your house to not wake anyone up while drunk with glass vases everywhere, 3 dogs, and a loudspeaker

Fun fact: Two of the ships who fought at Tsushima (one on each side) are actually still around today. One is the Japanese battleship Mikasa, Admiral Togo's flagship during the battle. After the war and her eventual decommissioning, she was preserved as a museum ship. From her moorings, she watched Imperial Japan descend into fascism and fanaticism, then suffer for it when they attacked the USA. After World War 2, Japan nearly forgot about Mikasa until the 1950s when an American published an article reminding people she existed. With help from many people (including American Pacific naval commander Chester Nimitz who led the USN to victory over Japan), Mikasa was restored and preserved. She's currently living out a comfortable retirement as a museum ship. The Russian protected cruiser Aurora is most famous for her role in the 1917 Russian Revolution, yet twelve years before that she was one of the few Russian warships that escaped the disaster at Tsushima and the subsequent Japanese pursuit. She's since survived World War 2 and the collapse of the Soviet Union that wouldn't have existed without the revolution she helped cause. She too is enjoying retirement as a museum ship from her moorings in St. Petersburg. Mikasa is the only surviving pre-Dreadnought battleship (meaning a warship built between 1880 and the launch of HMS Dreadnought in 1905) while Aurora is one of the last pre-Dreadnought protected cruisers remaining. If you're ever in Japan or Russia, try to set aside a day to pay them a visit. You won't regret it. *EDIT* Corrected mistake about Aurora being the only surviving pre-Dreadnought cruiser, as she isn't.

You are not just making videos, you are making history interesting. I honestly believe your videos should be used in schools, instead of these boring teachers. I mean, I would have been much more interested in history if I would have watched your videos back then when I was in school. Good job, keep it up!

When Tōgō Heihachirō was a schoolkid he was popular with his teachers. He always knew to cross his Ts.

It’s amazing how absolute this battle and the war was! That a nation that just 30 years before was nothing but another backwater in East Asia, would become a world power on par with Britain, Germany, France, and Russia. It’s also impressive to see how the Japanese blended their ancient traditions and customs with the modern era of technological advancements!

Hello from Japan. You’re good video. These days we can go inside of Mikasa battleship, it’s now a museum in Yokosuka City harbor. Many exhibits about Admiral Togo, Tsushima battle, and Great Japanese Imperial Navy.

Wow, the huge step up in animation from your previous videos is simply amazing. Absolutely stunning, well done!

“Stop, no, you can’t take that. We were gonna build a railroad through here to try to get some warm water.”

fun fact : The famous t cross tactics that admiral Togo use is come from undefeated shogun Takeda Shingen's cavalry tactics(1521~1573). Togo was also samurai before meiji restoration.

Is this were the Ghost of Tsushima sequel is gonna take place.

Fun fact: During the battle of Tsushima, Isoroku Yamamoto (the future grand admiral of the Japanese navy) got heavily injured. He lost his middle and index finger on his left hand and carried many other scars ; he served on the armored cruiser Nisshin which was one of the Giuseppe Garibaldi class armored cruiser.

Beautiful 3D animation and the water looks amazing, since the first video the animation and the quality is everytime better :-)

I like the precise presentation of the Russo Japanese naval battles. My grandfather was a Japanese Army Lieutenant who was a communicator officer for General Nogi at the Battle of Port Arthur. He was wounded during the battle and somehow survived. He said that the fighting for the 203 meter hill was terrible. I have a photo of him in his Japanese Army Uniform.

Thank you so much for the video, my great grandad was a Russian sailor serving at the port Arthur in 1904-1905 on one of the battle ships...this video turns me to tears!!

Animations are getting incredible. Keep up up the good work!

Haven't missed a single video from K&G.

it is amazing how Russia's geography is both its strength and weakness. its vast cold lands made it hard for Germany to invade, but the same thing makes it hard to have a good naval ports.

The music, the graphics, the in depth explaination of things like tactics, the research and of course the narration. All A+. Best channel of its kind and it isnt even close.

You've beaten me to this one! Superb as always.

Fun fact on the french president Félix Faure (4 minute mark of the vid). He would die after a "meeting" with his mistress, leading french politician Georges Clemenceau to say "Il voulait être César, il ne fut que Pompée". He wanted to be Caesar, he only was Pompey (Pompée in french meaning blown).

Important note: "Mikasa", Admiral Togo's flagship in this battle, is the only Pre-Dreadnought battleship to have survived to this very day, and now serves as a museum ship.

クオリティたっかｗ 当事国なんだから日本人もこれぐらいのビデオ作って欲しい。

The world's most forgotten game changing war. The first modern, decisive defeat of a Western Power by an Eastern. The victory that really kicked off WWII era Imperial Japan. This is covered so little by other channels of your type, and this is what really sets you guys above and beyond the others. Awesome job.

It probably got skipped for time reasons but the Baltic sea fleet's trip to the Yellow Sea was also fraught with problems which delayed their arrival and got Russia in diplomatic trouble with Britain to the point of almost getting declared war upon. Due to fear of Japanese torpedo boats they opened fire on a group of British fishing boats at Dogger Bank in what's known as the Dogger Bank incident. In the chaos they also fired upon their own ships and only the remarkably poor quality of the gunnery involved saw to it that only 3 of the fishermen died along with 2 of the Russians. One of the Russian Battleships reportedly firing 500 shells and missing with every single one.

I don't know why, but I remember almost all details of the Kings and General's videos I've seen. In fact I know what, they are so well explained and illustrated that it get stuck in long-term memory.

What a great video. I love all of the work you all put into these. The maps are spectacular! Keep it up guys!

You guys have become the best war documentary channel on KZfaq! The most wide ranging subjects and the most regular uploads. Thank you

Fun fact. The Russian Baltic fleet fired upon British ships in the North Sea. That's why the Russians had to sail around Africa instead of the Suez Cannal and were exshausted when the battle begin. I bet thats why u didn't show the Russians passing through the Suez Cannal, right???

The combination of Tactics, History & Motivations behind conflicts is simply mind blowing.... This channel is Amazing!

Just wanted to say keep up the good work K&G, you're really the only CC's that consistently drop documentaries on different points in history. You guys are much appreciated.

Damn, you absolutely have outdone yourselves with this one. I'm stunned. I guess I can add a fun fact: Polish emissaries led by Józef Piłsudski were negotiating to form a Polish Legion in the Japanese Army as well as support in arms for Poles in Europe to open a second front there.

The journey of the Second Pacific Squadron deserves its own video. A video detailing it's comedy of errors - Mistaking fishing boats as destroyers, almost losing a battleship to imaginary boarders, accidentally shooting up their cruiser Aurora, losing to fishing boats and almost starting a war with Britain. The captain of the supply ship Kamchatka apparently being a drunkard, hallucinating hostile destroyers throughout the entire journey. Not having a global port network = having to buy coal from freighters and having crew suffer fumes. Acquiring exotic pets in Africa, then having said pets go out of control. Attempting target practice off Madagascar, only to shoot up the ship towing the targets, Aurora. The admiral suffering a mental breakdown. would be entertaining.

I really enjoyed this video. I dont want to start praising your new type of video, because i stuttered 20 min not knowing what to say: its literally breathtaking. Everything is enjoyable and catchy. Good job and thank you for this!

Again, I am impressed with the accuracy of Japanese pronunciations by this channel. Thanks for your hard work and great content!

This is visually fantastic, much more immersive than usual! I particularly liked the combined display of both land and naval forces, it makes the video feel like it's describing more of a campaign than just a battle.

Kings and Generals. Now in 3D!

Funny how all u brilliant documentary makers on youtube just popped out of nowhere at the same time.. Love it! Thank you so much😍😍😍😍😍👍

Great video! Keep it up with the modern naval stuff. It's so often overlooked. It would be brilliant if you could cover Jutland or Midway at some point.

There is something wrong in the detection part. That Japanese scout ship discovered the Russian fleet in far more south to Tsushima strait. That was the tactic designed by 秋山真之, who completely set up the battles of Port Arthur and Tsushima. He divided the Tsushima Strait into 7 areas, spreading many scout ships in the first and second areas, making desicive battle in the third area, and then keeping eliminating the whole Russian fleet in the next 4 areas. After detecting the Russian fleet, the Japanese united navy actually went south to combat with the Russian fleet, and a famous 180° sharp turn was made by the Japanese fleet to make the T pependicular tactic, which let the Russian commander felt Japanese crazy, because during this turn the Japanese ships cannot counter attack due to the declining center of gravity, but this sharp turn almost meant a static target to the Russian fleet. This happened when the distance between both was 6000 meters. Japanese won the gambling, as the Russian fleet did not sunk any Japanese ships during the sharp turn. Then the T was successfully made, the result determined.

I really like how you marked countries using different colors but still kept the physical geography (rivers, forest but no mountains?). It makes the map a lot more visually attractive.

This style of visual aid is really awesome, improved the already good video a lot! Guess I have to watch some more of those...

Incredibly well done! Thank you for putting in the time and effort on these new videos.

wow this is truly well-done! Much appreciation for all the effort put into it!

Greetings and love to Japan from Croatia🇭🇷🎌🇯🇵 TENNO HEIKA BANZAI!

Excellent battle animations, yours are the best I've seen. Thank you.

Excellent synopsis of the battle. And equally excellent condensed visual

Seeing this naval battle presented in this manner was truly unique. I hope this channel produces more video's on more naval battles. Because I think these video's could do quite nicely. My thanks to those who made this video a reality.

I just feel devastated about the lives of young Russian men who were told to sail months and months from Europe, far away from their family, moms and dads, not knowing they will die even before reaching their destination. Nearly 5000 spirits of men lingering in the sea thousands of miles away from home. This is so damn sad.

Great video with detailed analysis of the battles and the geopolitical situation at the time. It’s why I’m a Patreon!

I like that you put effort into making the animations. This was awesome!

I love your Podcast BTW, 5 stars from me! (The Music and Narration is awesome, especially how they are balanced and how clear David is, props to David and all the team!)

This is my favorite conflict! Thanks for covering it.

Superb animation. Your video quality is on a new level now.

The new animations are incredible, always look forward to watching the new episodes.

Y'all's ability to continually up your production value is astonishing. Great job and keep it up!

Junior Officer Isoroku Yamamoto was onboard armoured cruiser Nisshin during the Battle of Tsushima. He would go on to plan the attack on Pearl Harbour 36 years later as Admiral of the Japanese Navy

The battle of the modern period you have very good and high quality. Keep going, K&G!

this was great! really brings history to life. well done!

production quality out the wazoo on this one, holy hell, well done!

The cruiser Aurora survived the battle of Tsushima, then was temporarily interned in the Philippines before returning to Saint Petersburg. Legend has it that crew members fired the first shot from the Aurora front turret towards the Hermitage where the then government was in meeting, hence starting the second 1917 revolution. You can still visit Aurora in Saint Petersburg. (Long queue, annoying security guard, but there's a public toilet outside in case the queue is just too long.) Sergei Eisenstein made a famous movie about this legend.

Love the video. Well animated and explained. I'd love to see one on the Battle of Jutland, or the Bismarck.

In love with the voice....so informative and interesting

Who would win? A continent-stretching superpower with tons of resources and manpower or *sOme bUshidO bOys*

The videos look awesome! Could you do some more modern battles?

LOVE THE 3D FORMAT! Narration superb as always!

Thank you first time I understand the whole catalogue of manoeuvres of both fleets thank you great work.

Again! Kings and generals with the great work and huge step up. I can feel the change as I was one of the first to notice this channel I was one of the first subscribers. Great improving. Keep up the great work. 👌🏻💪🏻

Could you guys make videos like this today? It’s beautiful.

wooahh, i m grateful to find this video. Keep up the good work !

THIS IS AMAZING QUALITY!

Simply best History channel around KZfaq Much love

i see you changed your profile picture again for the christmas season!

Most interesting history and battle Very well narrated Thanks for sharing!

Nicely done...love the graphics

This video should be used in school instead of boring texts. I love World history. Recentry, there are great youtubers like you who provide amazing visualized historical videos. For example, EmperorTigerstar is my favorite channel. Very nice. We need more channel like this. cheers from Japan.

Great video!

Wow what a detailed analysis and information 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Really liked this video, I learned something new. Thanks!

This channel's innovation is next level

Great videos, great animations, and Great Kings and Generals!!!

I had no idea how closely tied was naval battle to the ground fighting. Excellent episode!

getting better... awsome work!!!

Up til today japan is the most technological advance nation

Thank you Kings and Generals for your hard work! I can tell from the awesome graphics and mechanics and research in this vid that it took a lot of time, energy and patience . Well done!

keep going .... What you do is beautiful and creative 👍👍💪

phenomenal video. Thank you very much

We need more naval battles from you guys with these animations: Leyte Gulf, Jutland, River Plate, Dodger Bank, do them all!

That was a great video! Thank you very much for producing and posting it!

Your videos are top quality. Love it!

Perfect animation. Kudos Kings and Generals!!

This is your best video yet

Thanks a lot for covering the subject. Always wondered in what state the Russian fleet reached the battlefield.

Great video with a wonderful presentation