Former general analyzes North Korea's military strategy

Gen. James Spider Marks, former military intelligence officer in South Korea, breaks down North Korea's military strategy if a strike were to occur on its neighbor.

[@kimjong-dong6027]

THANK YOU *ANDERSON COOPER* FOR THE MAGNIFICENT BATTLE PLANS! THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS FOR NORTH KOREA.

[@poorman4923]

Bruh , do you want to sent Seal team six to kill you ?

[@thesadprepper3722]

Relax, it's North Korea, the nation-state equivalent of the short bus. -Archer

[@pcollenyt3683]

Spider Marks is wrong as to the placement of No. Korean artillary. The caves are on the SOUTH side of the mountains, facing South Korea. The caves have blast doors which are closed to protect artillery located inside, but can be opened to allow the artillery to fire from inside the caves, making the artillary very hard to destroy with weapons.

[@budrecker]

Should they be discussing military strategy on national television??!

[@Anonymous-ce6zg]

There has to be a better strategy than what he just explained!

[@Shepetunka]

Whats wrong with the map color scheme... ?

[@jackpleus8485]

North Korea is a little kid testing his limits with the new baby sitter

[@ipissed]

Don't worry he didn't mention the top secret nuclear capable X-37b space shuttle. Doh! Oops.

[@TheEmpireofdirt84]

Should this even be aired???😅

[@mistyroses8999]

How can they talk about this and be calm

[@serg407]

CNN looks at it like if it was the NBA finals pre game show

[@TheTodd2close]

When did artillery turned into missle systems? Two different systems with two different roles in mind.

[@TheArchitectOfDreams]

NFL pre-game show. Blueberries are going to attack Seoul

[@kayak347]

He makes no sense saying the artillery is placed on the north side of the mtns.that would point it in the wrong direction

[@ScottNguyenRCAC]

Why didn't CNN mention about AA defense in NK?

[@khaldrogo1656]

Why is this on television

[@xx-DarkSide-xx]

Whose team are you on?

[@Chuck88keys]

That general has a poor sense of direction when pointing out the mountains and saying " they go from NorthWEST to NORTHeast when it's actually Southwest to Northeast I hope he never has to "direct fire" towards the enemy. Most likely it would be going out into the ocean ( somewhere )

[@GregoryCunningham]

I don't think Anderson Cooper know's what an Artillery piece is.

[@WeNeedLoveAndTruth]

Look at the skinny little bastard. Cooper says, "God forbid." Really? Those godless lying fake news bastards would, at last, have the story that they lust for.

[@Krabinator79]

Way to show your initial point of attack.

[@colbyclark7779]

This video doesn't even mention the defenses that South Korea has in place

[@zephryus]

if any of it's true, it would be a stupid idea to discuss real war strategies on television.

[@manigta]

Why was the capital located so close, if they knew there would be problems.

[@manigta]

+sa Instead of calling me dumb why not challenge my statement and provide information. your so ignorant aren't you.

[@tied2dye1]

that's actually the TMZ Zone

[@JensAppelgreen]

I heard Kim Jong Un still wets his bed

[@netsider]

Can we attack already? Before they have an even scarier arsenal?

[@wildfire3986]

I got recommended this

[@r.a.dalton8807]

A rationalist viewpoint on this matter. I am a moderate 62-year-old independent voter and a retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant (1972-1993) with a career tour at SHAPE HQ in Belgium, among others. The problem with diplomatic or military brinkmanship is that it is all too easy to go just that little bit too far resulting in an armed confrontation of some form that no one is really seeking. Both sides leaders are quickly painting themselves into a corner where ego and saving face, ie; not looking weak, become the primary goal, resulting in the end into becoming a full-fledged war. My military career was primarily during the cold war and the last time I saw things get this close to the brink was during the latter stages of the Yom Kippur war in 1973 - and at that time there was no rhetoric of this type to make things even worse, as Israel and the Arabs were the ones in armed conflict at the time, and not us and Russia. To make matters worse the leader of North Korea and his continual bombastic threats against us plays right into the hands of the hawks and military-industrial complex on our side - which shows how little he understands us and our true military capabilities, many of which even our own people are not aware of. I am concerned that the hawks are now feeling justified into leading the charge into conflict with a full-fledged military option and to hell with diplomacy. With yesterday’s direct threat against Guam by North Korea I would now estimate that the chances of military conflict have risen to at least 70%. At this point in time I must say that I am not very optimistic about the near future and probably would not bet money on peace being the end result. About the best we can hope for at this point is that China, not wanting to be dragged into an armed conflict by their irresponsible ally, will militarily intervene into North Korea and depose the current leader and disarm that country. I will admit that the chances of this happening are not great, but one can always hope before it’s too late.

[@prestigeworldwide2851]

Why do CNN want to talk about war strategy?

[@howaterbrd9563]

"our airforce is so capable..." famous last words bet against South Korean lives. God save us from American media interviewing American Generals.

[@stevetseng6249]

US fighter jets makes an U turn in the north? So if North Korea has anti air craft missiles in the north.. then what?

[@CrazyMunky84]

Bring it!

[@DanielCollins85]

Why would you advertise any strategy that allows the NKs to make a plan for...

[@09rja]

This is what I'd rather be talking about than all the shit they have been talking about for the last week.

[@Savedbychrist25]

Let's pray to God we can ease the tension

[@magaprez5321]

neville hotrod Tension has been eased.

[@bristowquentin4368]

CCN at it again, CCN going to use sound stage for reports on the ground.

[@firebender1174]

Y show this

[@arthurdont1478]

r they f-ing serious?

[@ardalla535]

Those artillery pieces in the mountains the general mentions have severe limitations. Mainly, only a relatively small number are actually capable of hitting Seoul from their present locations. According to Mizokami writing for Asian Security Watch: Despite the thousands of artillery pieces, only 700 heavier guns and rocket launchers, plus the newer 300-millimeter MRLs, have the range to strike Seoul. Only a third would normally be fired at once, and notional rates of fire would be slowed tremendously by the need to withdraw guns into their hardened artillery sites (HARTS) to shelter them from counter battery fire. Otherwise, he gives viewers some good info. He also does not mention Tomahawks firing from our ships in the Sea of Japan. Of course, all this is only relevant as long as conventional weapons are used. If nukes are used, all those artillery pieces in the mountains are scrap metal within seconds. edit: It should also be mentioned that most of the DPRK artillery has been set up in position to support a land invasion across the DMZ, not a bombardment of Seoul.

[@ericklajara8641]

even with that you could fire thousands of rounds in a hour

[@grantn.696]

The U.S better call and audible lmao

[@BenS3.]

Sounds like a football game comentary

[@man-who-sold-the-world]

Chemical and biological weapons north Korea has

[@BravoSixGoingDark]

Seoul would be like Stalingrad, if you know what i mean...

[@What7641]

War is great for Ratings.

[@KennyLoften]

this pretty much confirms Korea is gonna attack

[@AV8R_1]

Do you really think it's smart to tell NK exactly what our military strategies would likely be? Why don't we just send them written notice of every measure we take. Maybe a months notice? We have to give them time to prepare... 🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@kayak347]

He must have meant artillerys on the north side of the DMZ poor explaination get someone that knows what hes talking about

[@ZEDNANREHIGH]

This guy be playing so much Call of Duty or Clash of Clans.

[@billc3271]

Nice show where to place there sams and aa to counter the us....friggin brilliant

[@graemesydney38]

The best and fastest answer of arty hidden on the reverse slope and in tunnels is rocket delivered tactical nukes - so don't be too surprised.

[@schaefer76]

I trust the General more than the fake news

[@dominickmasonry3878]

We need John Madden for this segment.

[@simplemaths3139]

CNN captions are much better now👍

[@plascencia111]

Dumbest plan ever.

[@artraygalleryart1159]

Understating the Nuclear War is dangerous. Casualty in both North & South Korean capitals will be millions of people.

[@broccolicommando1732]

Why theorize on something that hasnt happened

[@godschosenpeople5084]

And where shall the money from this war come from?

[@gomezcg]

I'm sure they appreciate the pointers CNN.

[@abeljimenez2206]

what ! no war come on you guys what are you waiting for Christmas?

[@natureboy495]

Abel Jimenez more like KWANZAA, so Van Jones can celebrate!!!

[@abeljimenez2206]

+NATURE BOY yeah I know what you mean sounds like a boring movie talk talk but no action.

[@rogelgabihan7028]

the only thing US can do is wait until the nuclear missiles is landed..right?

[@janetairlines1351]

"So if the north enters this way, they can easily attack seoul" "very good general, can you repeat that one more time for our viewers on national t.v"

[@dragonfire3102]

Can the us make a nuke that looks like godzila 2 use on rocket man korea?

[@MikeMike91103]

Hey CNN, thanks for allowing us to see what possibly could be the military methods..........

[@dianefitzpatrick7774]

Stop this disaster , this is total madness!!

[@TheDragonSnake9989]

Watch *Defense Update* videos and see how North Korean Army could not withstand against the military might of the US.

[@WeNeedLoveAndTruth]

Cooper says, "God forbid." Really? Those godless lying fake news bastards would, at last, have the story that they lust for. It is all about the ratings.

[@dietmarbitterlich3500]

How you can trust the US if their peoples can't even point out Korea or Guam on a world map.

[@ilililil490]

Most conventional Aka towed,SP arty and some MLRSs can’t reach Seoul and those who do will probably do some damage but reminder Seoul is a metropolitan area

[@rezah336]

North Korea doesn't have a Rotshild bank...that's the reason for this

[@Brickedopennet]

Twins with same job... That's unlikely

[@nipponhouseplayer]

Wheres Chuck Todd, he is the Expert!

[@underdogtv2855]

Thats a former General, what a joke

[@victorcastrojr.1252]

Why in the hell do these goddamn former so-called generals lay out the game plan for the enemy on TV keep your mouth shut everybody wants to be a TV star if it's going to happen it's going to happen there's nothing you can do about it just fight back and not let the enemy know what you going to do before you do it right

[@bryanjohnson2466]

Are these dudes playing playstation 2

[@fuzzymg6549]

R.I.P.

[@pacificexplorer6601]

What they should do is move Seoul way south on the map. A little breathing room, ya know?

[@andersolsson688]

You forgot about the micronukes that was tesyed in Yemen.

[@Hazzard65]

Great, our airforce is capable of knocking out the artillery pieces. What do we do about the WW3 that follows this scenario?

[@Imtotallydiggingthis]

die?

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

Good job telling NK what our air force will need to do and how they'll do it.

[@jamesbuchanan8577]

that's how were going to attack...??? lol...

[@davidmendoza9382]

They are just helping North Korea by pointing out their weaknesses

[@marcmescher2335]

Ever hear of a book called "The Mouse That Roared" by Leonard Wibberly? The Tiny Duchy of Grand Fenwick undertakes to rehabilitate its national economy by declaring war on the U.S., since that nation takes tender care of its defeated enemies, Sounds like a plausible strategy to me.

[@faithjoy9638]

Could the people of North Koreas watch this video ?

[@eugenejoseph6912]

This guys is talkin like North Korea doesn't have a single fighter jet of even an airforce this is not those petty countries they have being fighting for the past decade its goin to be bloody.

[@DoctorSpicy]

1:29 ahahahhaha. Rocket takes seconds to get to Seoul.

[@Mr_Higgs]

Kimmy will be watching this

[@SpinDoc420]

Alaco123 he has advisors who do this for a living, not all world leaders get their plans from cable news..only ours

[@kimjong-dong6027]

I SURE AM!

[@akspoon4788]

Thanks CNN for giving North Korea ideas

[@ghostjager8190]

The idea that it will be a cake like this guy is talking about yeah will just fly up swing around and hit them.... Seoul and the towns down the path from the Dmz to outside will be leveled...

[@morganhillfightclub2996]

wont the north just artillery strike the airports? so our planes cant get up?

[@huskyfaninmass1042]

They are probably out of range.

[@kevinmccue7930]

Did you know when they said' they would launch their planes after the NK invaded to strike the artillery? Well seeing from satellite imagery, I can see that NK has an Air field right where he said they would turn around and bomb NK artillery. Another thing is that if NK decided to launch multiple missiles at once they wouldn't be able to shoot them all down. JS

[@pierrelouis8188]

Leave SOUTH KOREA and NORTH KOREA alone. Because it doesn't seem like they need a war.

[@naruto_anime_damnhi894]

We're all fucked up

[@mikespg]

Here we go, another arm chair general.

[@bryanjohnson2466]

Educate you self America .

[@ph9304]

YEAH! I LIVE IN SEOUL RIGHT NOW! EXCITING. DPRK is just kid.

[@yanniszaxaro]

kids could make better draws

[@noecazares2144]

If i was the south korean leader I buy as many iron domes from Israel.

[@Spearmint22425]

Thos artillery guns arnt even safe in the caves, MOAB's are designed for targets like that.

[@victorsior6369]

North Korea is going to wait until winter because we can't fly our air force. Our troops ain't that good on the winter storm.

[@Vivek-cb8rc]

The only reason why US is not attacking North Korea - Seoul is too close for comfort.

[@screamaimfire55]

The elf king!!!!