Radio War Nerd #87 — China's Invasions of Korea, early 7th C
Guest: Richard Kim
The War Nerd talks to fellow War Nerd Richard Kim about the early 7th C China invasions of Korea under the Sui Dynasty — wars that have become a source of hot debate recently between Chinese war nerds and Korean war nerds . . . These wars include some of the largest battles of pre-20th C history, some epic feints, naval landings, logistics & river crossings . . .
NOTE: Links to maps and images that will help you follow the show:
* Campaign Maps: https://postimg.org/image/i0kbda7hz/
* Political Maps: https://postimg.org/image/5jdnq4cc7/
* Troops: https://postimg.org/image/njmuui4jb/
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...Afterwards, the War Nerd and Ames discuss bombs in Kabul, Kathy Griffin & the weak armies of our age, Lockheed/Boeing weapons bonanzas with Saudi Arabia, alleged new big CIA effort to regime-change Iran . . .
Interlude music - Unreleased by Brendon Anderegg of Mountains. http://www.thrilljockey.com/artists/mountains
Total time: 2:18:31
Comments (12)
The guest was well prepared and delivered in a very inspiring way. Very enjoyable, you need to get him back again!
Really good episode. I love this East Asian history series you're doing.
What a fantastic show, so well prepared too. Every bit as good as the amazing episodes with Carl.
Fascinating as always. Hope you guys talk about this Intercept election hacking thing next time.
"Don't Die Needlessly in Liaodong Song" Famous Sui Rebel Song by Rebel Leader Wang Bao. My translation : "In front of Long White Mountain, I am Rebel who have seen it all; wearing pure red silk cape. My spear pierce half the sky, my blade brighter than the Sun. Going up the Mountain I eat dear flesh, Down the Mountain I eat cows and sheep. Suddenly I hear Imperial Troops come, I swing my blade to do battle. Compare to pointless death in Liaodong, what hurt is merely getting head chopped. "
If anybody ever visits the War Memorial/Museum of Korea located in Seoul, you'll immediately be greeted by this large diorama of the Battle of Salsu in the main hall. A clear evidence of how deeply interlinked this battle is with Korean national pride and identity (<a href="https://weaponsandwarfare.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/dsc_0585.jpeg)" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://weaponsandwarfare.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/dsc_0585.jpeg)</a> One thing I forgot to mention in the show is that the Battle of Salsu didn’t kill all those zillions of Sui troops in one day. Those who had already crossed the river were likely run down by Koguryo cavalry in the battle’s aftermath and many were also enslaved. We know this because there are mentions of Chinese slaves taken during this war.
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Thank you for the great episode! Would greatly appreciate more episodes with Richard (and Carl). War nerds are amazing.
Amazing episode! Richard Kim really knows his stuff! Really impressive!
Agreed, Also patiently waiting for the next Carl Zha installment!
Wow, I had no idea that the word Ryukyu came from someone's guess about a placename found in old histories. Like California and Brazil.
Hey John have you ever thought about making a podcast about literature? Not just war related books but also your favorite books or new books and trends in literature.