Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast)

(Discussion) The First Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 Podcast with Craig and John

This Pacific War Podcast explains how the first Sino-Japanese war of 1894-1895 occurred because of the Qing dynasty of China and the Empire of Japan were fighting for influence over the Joseon dynasty of Korea.

➡️ This Pacific War Podcast is about the First Sino-Japanese War, which is an event rarely covered, yet it’s one of the most important events in regards to the Pacific War.

➡️ The guest John explains the historical legacy of the First Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 from the Chinese perspective. How the event combined with other events during the century of humiliation affected Chinese people globally.

➡️ Many historic figures had roles to play in the First Sino-Japanese war such as King Gojong, Kim Oky-gyun, Yuan Shikai and the Daewongun. While men like Li Hongzhang and Ito Hirobumi made statesmen like efforts to stop conflict between China and Japan a series of incidents eventually brought them to war.

➡️ The corresponding episode covered the major events that led up to the First Sino-Japanese War such as the Ganghwa Island incident, the Imo incident, the Gapsin Coup, the Nagasaki incident and the Tonghak Rebellion and the battle of Pungbo.

➡️The Pacific War Podcast is a history podcast where we discuss events that occurred during the pacific war. Most discussion episodes are based on a corresponding Pacific War channel episode on an event!

The First Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895

The first Sino-Japanese war of 1894-1895 occurred because of the Qing dynasty of China and the Empire of Japan fighting for influence over the Joseon dynasty of Korea.

➡️ The First Sino-Japanese War is an event rarely covered, yet it’s one of the most important events in regards to the Pacific War.

➡️ Many historic figures had roles to play in the First Sino-Japanese war such as King Gojong, Kim Oky-gyun, Yuan Shikai and the Daewongun. While men like Li Hongzhang and Ito Hirobumi made statesmen like efforts to stop conflict between China and Japan a series of incidents eventually brought them to war.

➡️ This episode will cover the major events that led up to the First Sino-Japanese War such as the Ganghwa Island incident, the Imo incident, the Gapsin Coup, the Nagasaki incident and the Tonghak Rebellion and the battle of Pungbo.

 

➡️ This episode will also cover every major battle of the First Sino-Japanese War such as the battle of Seonghwan, battle of Pyongyang, battle of the Yalu river, battle of Port Arthur, battle of Weihaiwei and many more!

➡️ This episode will also cover the port Arthur massacre, how corrupt the Qing dynasty's administration was, why the IJN was able to defeat the larger Beiyang Fleet, the treaty of shiminoseki and how this event would cause even further war with western nations.

The Battle of Hong Kong 1941 with Craig and Eric

The Battle of Hong Kong 1941 was a significant battle during the Pacific War that saw Chinese, British, Indians and Canadian fighting off a Japanese invasion of Hong Kong.

 

▶️In this documentary we will explain the Battle of Hong Kong 1941 which was performed the same morning as the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Empire of Japan invaded the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong which was defended by Chinese, British, Indian and Canadian forces.

▶️The Battle of Hong Kong lasted from December 8th-25th ending with “black Christmas” when Hong Kong was surrendered to the Empire of Japan. This full documentary will cover the history of Hong Kong, why the battle of Hong Kong occurred, why it was an important target for the Japanese empire, a complete rundown of the entire battle day by day (animated battle map, battle footage), how racism played an interesting role in the battle for both sides, the brutal military structure of imperial Japan, what the occupational years were like, what resistance was like during 1941-1945, an explanation on the atrocities performed by the Japanese forces and the lasting effect the battle held over the Pacific War and World History.

▶️The guest speaker Eric is a fellow History Major that studied with Craig from The Pacific War Channel. Please check out our previous discussion on Amazing and lesser known facts about the battle of Midway.

(Discussion) The Satsuma Rebellion of 1877 with Craig and Justin

The Satsuma Rebellion was a war led by the Last Samurai, Saigō Takamori of Satsuma against the Meiji government of Japan. Saigō Takamori and 500 Samurai died making a last stand at the Battle of Shiroyama during the Meiji Restoration and heavily influenced Japanese History.

➡️The Satsuma Rebellion (西南戦争) led by the last Samurai Saigō Takamori occurred largely because of the disenfranchisement of the former Samurai class, a disagreement on the reforms of the new Meiji government and a sense of loss of Japanese traditions. The Meiji Restoration laid out many reforms and not all were agreed upon by Samurai such as Saigō Takamori one of the three great nobles. The rapid modernization of Japan led the the disaffection of the Samurai, many falling into poverty, unemployment and loss of purpose. Saigō Takamori was a hero of the Boshin War and a great leader of the Meiji Restoration.

➡️The Satsuma Rebellion (西南戦争) saw many battles such as: The Siege of Kumamoto Castle The battle of Tabaruzaka and the most famous, the Battle of Shiroyama. Saigō Takamori and 500 Samurai made their last stand at Shiroyama and all died. The true last Samurai Saigō Takamori gave his life for a cause: to protect the traditions of the Japanese people.

西南戦争

(Discussion) The Boshin War of 1868-1869 with Craig and Justin

This Japanese history podcast will explain the Boshin War which was a Japanese Civil War during the Meiji Restoration and occurred in 1868-1869. The Boshin War heavily influenced Japanese History. Craig will explain to a very confused Justin exactly who was fighting and why they were fighting. 

The Boshin War and Satsuma Rebellion

The Boshin War of 1868-1869 was a Japanese civil war fought between the Tokugawa Shogunate and Anti-Tokugawa Shogunate sonnō jōi backing Domains during the Bakumatsu period of the Meiji Restoration.

The Satsuma Rebellion of 1877 was a war led by the Last Samurai, Saigō Takamori of Satsuma against the Meiji government of Japan. Saigō Takamori and 500 Samurai died making a last stand at the Battle of Shiroyama.

(Discussion) The Meiji Restoration 1853-1889 with Craig and Justin

Craig and Justin speak about the history and economics behind the Meiji Restoration. After 214 years of Sakoku, Japan was opened up by Commodore Matthew C Perry ushering in a new Era. The Meiji Restoration was the rapid modernization of Tokugawa Japan into the modern Era. The Tokugawa Shogunate system wouldnot survive the Bakumatsu period and would fall as a result of the Boshin war. The Samurai would make a last stand during the Satsuma Rebellion. The incredible industrialization of Japan under Emperor Meiji would change all aspects of Japan and would lead to the creation of the Empire of Japan.

Awesome and Lesser known facts about the Battle of Midway (Ft. Eric)

Craig and Eric go over amazing and lesser known facts about the battle of midway. How did the US break the Jn-25 code? How did Radar effect the battle? How did the USS Yorktown get repaired so fast to be at the battle? Why was famous Hollywood director John Ford at the battle? What was the importance of the Aleutian islands campaign and how did aboriginal Aleuts get involved? What was the Akutan Zero fighter? What was Nagummo's dilemma? What role did submarines play in the battle of Midway? How did anti-air guns on either side of the battle influence its outcome? How did the battle of Midway dethrone Battleships for Aircraft Carriers? All of this and more!

(Discussion) The Many Attempts at Opening up Sakoku Japan by Other Nations with Craig and Justin

Craig and Justin speak about the history and economics behind the Sakoku period of Japan and the many attempts by foreigners to open it up. Tokugawa Japan underwent a isolationist period known as "Sakoku" (closed country) for 214 years. Yet how "isolated" was it truly? Here you will learn about when and how the first Europeans made contact with Japan. What the Shimbara Rebellion was, how the Tokugawa Shogunate operated and traded at Dejima with the Portuguese and Dutch. Which European nations tried to open up Japan. How Commodore Matthew C Perry eventually was the one to open Japan up and how Japan viewed the world during its Sakoku period.

The Many Attempts at Opening Japan and the Meiji Restoration

Tokugawa Japan underwent a isolationist period known as "Sakoku" (closed country) for 214 years. Yet how "isolated" was it truly? Here you will learn about when and how the first Europeans made contact with Japan. What the Shimbara Rebellion was, how the Tokugawa Shogunate operated and traded at Dejima with the Portuguese and Dutch. Which European nations tried to open up Japan. How Commodore Matthew C Perry eventually was the one to open Japan up and how Japan viewed the world during its Sakoku period. 

What would occur after is the Meiji Revolution, the rapid modernization of Tokugawa Japan into the Meiji Era.