Feature History - First Sino-Japanese War

Hello and welcome to Feature History, not featuring the First Japanese Chinese War, but the First Sino-Japanese War - know the difference.
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[BrandonSchleifer]

That first frame scared me for a moment. I was wondering what about Japan fighting China over Korea could possibly be region locked out of Canada.

[SteelyBud]

"Peasant uprising."
Or as we call it these days, the comments section.

[NothingtoseeHere.Movealong]

Not equipped for a full-scale land war? Lacking winter equipment? Stalling offensive during the winter? Where have I heard this before?

[emptank]

Meiji era military art works actually looks really damn cool. That old school style samurai paintings of hunched lunging soldiers with rifles sabers and the occasional pike while cannon smoke drifts across the field. Just perfect!

[incursus]

>bad supplies
>no winter clothing
>rely on speed to balance it out

surely such a strategy can never fail!

[linzithelord]

7:32 The troops sent by Qing to fight in the war was not Beiyang Army(北洋军). Instead, they were the Huai Army(淮军) built and led by Li Hongzhang. Beiyang Army was originated from the New Army(新编陆军 or 新军) which was created after the first Sino-Japanese war. But the navy involved in the war was the Beiyang Fleet(北洋水师). I think that was the part where confusing was caused.

[FeatureHistory]

Another fine addition to my 19th century Asian History collection.
CORRECTIONS/DISCLAIMERS:
10:30 - I meant 1895, not 1885
- My Korean is pretty rough, no surprise I'm sure

[TechieWidget]

Finally! I have been wanting someone to cover the First Sino-Japanese War. Thank you!

[TheDavid]

I like how this at least tries to cover the geopolitical struggle between rising japan and the qing that preceded the war instead of being like "then the fire nation attacked"

[ddoing_]

I’m Korean and the explanation in this video has helped me understand Korean history a lot better with amazing graphics. Thanks!

[harrisonlee]

I'm sure the Imperial Japanese Army learned their lesson and never again decided to massacre civilians and prisoners out of anger and boredom.

[Mr.McMuffin]

My relative Philo McGiffin fought for the Chinese as a naval commander during the war. He went to Annapolis, then sold his services to the Chinese in the early 1890s. He commanded the Chinese Battleship Zhen Yuan, and was severly wounded during the battle of the Yalu River. He eventually committed Suicide. I think he was my Great Grandfathers Uncle or add another Great.

[timmckee]

This war has always interested me for some reason so I'm glad someone is talking about it. its overlooked. my guess as to way is that much like the first world war, the 2nd version was just so much bigger and deadlier, that it just gets more focus. The fact that its tied to WW2 also doesn't help.

[outerspace]

That Korean division... Seems familiar, but I can't exactly point where it is heading...

[HistoryHustle]

First time I actually enjoy a sponsor message. For a moment I thought the video wasn't available for my country. Great video too!

[randomname]

Ngl the first couple seconds scared me

[danilshirnin]

That “BRUH” moment when you realize the division of Korea after WW2 and the Korean War was in a way a rehash of history...we really don’t do a good job of learning from the past

[eoing]

“The Japanese committed a massacre against civilians” - who saw that coming???

[kieranlowe]

That's probably the best way of doing an AD for them I've ever seen.

[eldorados_lost_searcher]

So Japan conquered and had to cede Port Arthur *twice* before WWII? No wonder they were pissed about not being taken seriously.