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This history film review is on Grave of the Fireflies Grave of the Fireflies is Studio Ghibli’s tragic masterpiece, a personal story of trying to overcome guilt and grief, of hope and hopelessness, the dangers of nationalism, the fragility of life and importance of family and community. Upon seeing the film, many would believe it to merely be an anti-war film, depicting innocent victims of wartime violence, though the director adamantly says this is not at all the case. Graveyard of the fireflies is based on the very personal story of author Akiyuki Nosaka. His 1967 novella was based on his experience during the Pacific War. As a teenager he was adopted by his maternal aunt after his mother died during Childbirth. His aunt was badly wounded by firebombs, and he never saw his father again. However the death that haunted him the most was that of his younger sister who died of starvation at the age of 16 months. He agonized for years, blaming himself for her death, thinking he could have done more. Grave of the fireflies depicts the horror that was the firebombing campaign against the Japanese home islands during the Pacific War. Upon seeing the film, many would believe it to merely be an anti-war film, depicting innocent victims of wartime violence, though the director adamantly says this is not at all the case. Some critics of the film argue it emphasized victimhood to avoid a sense of responsibility for the atrocities committed by the Japanese during the Pacific War. Victimization, responsibility and nationalism are major themes played out in this film, its honestly too complex for one video to possibly cover. Don't forget I have a patreon now where you can get exclusive content like "General Kanji Ishiwara & the Mukden Incident" check it out here ⤵️ https://www.patreon.com/pacificwarchannel

In this video we’re taking a look at the battle of Midway, this lesson focuses on Nagumo's Dilemma during the battle of Midway ➡️ During the Battle of Midway on June the 4th to the 7th 1942 a lot of mistakes were made by both the Imperial Japanese Navy and the US Navy. One factor that scholars often regard as a defining moment and rationale for the defeat of the Japanese at this battle is notoriously known as "Nagumo's Dilemma". ➡️ Vice Admiral Chūichi Nagumo gets an awful amount of disdain during this battle, so why is that? What could he have done differently during the battle of Midway? How did all of this effect Japanese history?

The battle of Midway (1942) is one of the major turning points of the Pacific War (WW2). It was also one of the greatest naval battles in all history. Japan's carriers: Akagi, Kaga, Hiryū, Sōryū faced off against America's USS Hornet, Enterprise and Yorktown. Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto with Vice admiral Chuichi Nagumo faced off against Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Rear Admiral Frank J. Fletcher and Rear Admiral Raymond A. Spruance. The perceived invincible Mitsubishi A6M "Zero" fighter faced off against America's less advanced fighters. The fate of the Pacific War held in the balance as the two great naval powers collided. This video incorporates a step-by-step account of the event's using an animated map, actual battle footage and cinematic footage. It deals with the set up to the battle of Midway (The attack on Pearl Harbor & The Battle of Coral Sea), every major ship, all commanders, complete battle orders, significant factors that led to the outcome and its significance in global history. ***There is a slip of the tongue in this video when speaking about the Doolittle Raid, meant to say B-25's and not B-52's!*** The video was made in respect to those that served and died during this event.

This episode will explain the Meiji Restoration, how Tokugawa Japan after an isolationist period known as "Sakoku" underwent a Rapid Modernization. ➡️ 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 would not 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.

As one of the bloodiest battles in history, The Taiping Rebellion was one of the most tragic civil wars to occur and took the lives of an estimated 20-30 million people. ➡️ The leader, Hong Xiuquan, was a self-proclaimed brother of Jesus Christ who led his Taiping followers against the Qing Dynasty and almost overthrew it. Taking a look back at one of the bloodiest battles in history, we’ll be focusing on the Taiping Rebellion of 1850-1864 and exploring the challenges the Qing dynasty faced. From the Taiping Rebellion, the Nian, Panthay, and the Dungan Rebellion, to the Second Opium War we discuss how the bloodiest battles in history ultimately led to the downfall of the Qing dynasty.

Tokugawa Japan underwent an isolationist period known as "Sakoku" (closed country) for 214 years. Yet how "isolated" was it truly? ➡️ Reflecting on the history of Japan, I will be talking about the many attempts at opening up Sakoku Japan by other nations. Here you will learn about when and how the first Europeans made contact with Japan, what the Shimbara Rebellion was, and how the Tokugawa Shogunate operated and traded at Dejima with the Portuguese and Dutch. ➡️ Find out the many attempts at opening up Sakoku Japan by other nations, like Europe, in this history of Japan discussion.

In this video we’re taking a look at Sec Opium War of 1856-1860, this lesson also will speak about the burning of the summer palace. ➡️ The Second Opium War of 1856-1860 occurred for a large part because of the unequal treaty of Nanking that was signed after the first opium war of 1839-1842. The Qing Emperor, Xianfeng had to deal with the British Empire, France and the Taiping Rebellion being led by Hong Xiuquan. ➡️The end result was the Qing dynasty losing the war and the great tragedy that was the burning of the old summer palace. As one of the contributing factors of the Pacific War, we’ll be exploring how the Second Opium war contributed towards the beginning of some of the biggest history of China.

In this video we’re taking a look at the events that caused the Pacific War, this lesson focuses on the First Opium War of 1839-1842. ➡️ This devastating west meets east story holds grievances that are still significant today. Reflecting on the history of China, we’ll be taking a look back at the first opium war of 1839-1842. By the early 19th century over 90 percent of the Qing Dynasty court and many members of the army were opium addicts, whilst Britain was economically and literally addicted to tea. 🌱 When China tried to ban the use of opium and stop Western smugglers from bringing it through its gates, England decided to fight to keep open China's ports for its importation causing the first opium war of 1839-1842. ➡️ Britain was economically and literally addicted-to tea, primarily grown in China, and ended up paying for it with profits made from the illicit opium trade. When China tried to ban the use of opium and stop Western smugglers from bringing it through its gates, England decided to fight to keep open China's ports for its importation.

In this video we’re taking a look at the disaster that caused the Opium Wars, this lesson focuses on the opium trade and what led to the Opium Wars. ➡️This episode on the history of China is looking at the international trade disaster that led to the first Opium War. The Opium wars humiliated an empire that still holds wounds grievances for China today. How the exchange of tea, opium and silver led Great Britain and the Qing Dynasty to war. This episode will explain the rigid Canton tributary system, the economic trade network of the 19th century, how the Qing Dynasty operated, how the industrial revolution impacted trade, the actions of key individuals from both nations, a clash of cultures and how two empires became addicted and corrupted by each other. ➡️ This episode will explain the rigid Canton tributary system, the economic trade network of the 19th century, how the Qing Dynasty operated, how the industrial revolution impacted trade, the actions of key individuals from both nations, a clash of cultures and how two empires became addicted and corrupted by each other.

In this video we’re taking a look at the events that caused the Pacific War, this lesson focuses on defining what is the Pacific War. ➡️ What is the Pacific War? It goes by so many different titles: Pacific War or Taiheiyō Sensō, The second Sino-Japanese war, WW2 Pacific Theater, Dai Tō-A Sensō or “The Greater East Asia War”, 5. Jūgonen Sensō or “Fifteen Years’ War”, Zhōngguó Kàngrì Zhànzhēng or “The War of Resistance" and Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression to name just a few titles!. When did the Pacific War start and how does it fit into WW2 overall? ➡️ When did the Pacific War start and how does it fit into WW2 overall? This episode will explain what exactly is the Pacific War in all details while teasing the upcoming Youtube series "The Pacific War" which will start with major events from 1830 all the way until 1945.