Wacky War Tactics in another Nutshell

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War, for all of its destructiveness, ironically brings with it big pushes for innovation and creative problem solving. Some famous examples of this include the atomic bomb developed over the course of WWII, or the Trojan Horse from Homer's epic poem, "The Iliad." However, every once in a while an individual with a more zany mind comes up with some rather peculiar plans. In this video, I cover some of the more interesting plans/circumstances that occurred during battles throughout history, including Cambyses II's use of cats and animals during the 'Battle of Pelusium', the world's first "successful" combat submarine, the Confederate-made H.L. Hunley, and the story of some unexpected combatants during the 'Battle of the Bees'.
Some Sources:
Battle of Pelusium:
www.worldhistory.org/article/...
H L Hunley:
www.history.com/news/confeder...
www.history.navy.mil/research...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._L._H...
www.usni.org/magazines/naval-...
Duke University researcher who investigated and proposed the cause of death for the crew: today.duke.edu/2017/08/confed...
www.hunley.org/the-hunleys-si...
Battle of the Bees:
www.westernfrontassociation.c...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_...

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Fun fact, the wrecks of the CSS Hunley and the ship it sank were both discovered by Clive Cussler - an avid car collector and author of several semifamous book series

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Now I know how to defeat my enemies using tactics that should be war crimes but mostly aren't. Thanks Bluejay.

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Animal shields, suicide submarines and bees. Weapons to surpass metal gear

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"The Indian troops raised the British flag over a German colony in africa" oh what a tangled web we weave.

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As a Brit born decades after the end of the empire it’s easy to forget sometimes why everyone’s still so mad at us. It’s shit like that isn’t it?

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@@Bobby-wn5yr so that we can start a new war... Make a ton of money and stabilise population a bit. War is good.

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But the bees care not for our politics, only our suffering.

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"The Indian troops raised the British flag over a German colony in Africa in retaliation to what those Serbians did to that Austrian"

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@@rerror3577 we live in a society

[@the3dluxe53]

As a Connecticut resident I know for a fact that the first submersible ever used for war purposes was the Turtle. Basically it was The Hunley in the revolutionary war but with a much lower kill count… of zero. Although that’s not from lack of trying. They tried to use it to attach explosive charges to British ships on two separate occasions but both failed and forced the operator of the craft to retreat. So the Turtle is the first war sub but the Hunley does still hold the title of first sub with kills under its belt. Even if most of those were it’s own operators.

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Actually, there were instances of submarines being used even earlier than the Civil War. During the Revolutionary War, for example, there was a submarine that was literally just a sealed barrel with hand powered propellers and a drill to attach a bomb to British ships.

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Yes but the turtle wasn't as successful in that it couldn't sink it's target.

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7:54 "The Hunley sank for the last time" Not to worry submarines can be drained and people can be replaced so there is still hope

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Actually, I think I remember reading that they found it recently. I think the plan was to raise it and put it in the Smithsonian, but I don't know if it ever happened... I've been out of touch with the archeological field for too long now.

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You know I thought it was a Dr. Bees reference when you said 'woefully unpopulated by bees. But I went something like ' nah why would he know about Dr. bees' Imagine my surprise when I saw you mention him later. I wonder how he died this time?

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Probably machine gun fire

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"the Indian troops raised the British flag over the German colony on African soil"💀

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The mountain is also made of diamond.

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The Hunley wasn’t made from a boiler, boilers used lapped construction and standard rivets. The Hunley was constructed using butted seams with an internal doubler and countersunk rivets. This was done to reduce drag in the water, it was a reasonably well thought out vessel for the technology available.

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aside from the suicidal bomb-on-a-spear method of attack...

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@@sjs9698 Yeah, it's a classic case of "race with what you got" as the first self-propelled torpedo didn't come about until 1871 or thereabouts :D

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A vehicle made by racist losers.

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Reasonably well thought out for a ship armed with high explosives at the end of a long stick.

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The Hunley is even funnier after the Titan debacle

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12:44

[@battlepig1014]

Excellent video! I can actually think of one earlier example of a "submarine" though, the USS Turtle, a submersible used by the United States in the Revolutionary War. Essentially, it was an insulated wooden barrel with a stick with a bomb on the end of it (similarly to the Hunley). The Turtle attempted several missions to sink British vessels on the Hudson River but was never successful.

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That is very true! I remember learning about that from a TV show, Turn. Tis why I specified first 'successful' combat submarine!

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@@BlueJayYT "successful" is pushing it a little

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@@kiranclarke869 It sunk its target _and_ got a bunch of racists killed. Sounds successful enough to me.

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@@BlueJayYT Turn was so good compared to how unknown it is worldwide

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@@kiranclarke869 I mean it's a 1.0 KD for ships sunk with an unproven weapons system. Ignoring crew losses it was a pyrrhic victory

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“Polyaenus” was the best

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That's like employing dozens of Jesus's lookalikes into the war against the crusaders

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I always love his wholesome family friendly videos

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Sarcasm? Hilarious content but wholesome family is a bit ….. stretch 💁🏻‍♀️

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Tanga in Filipino means idiot, so the Battle of Tanga is pretty accurate for the British side. Also, it's pretty ironic that the machine gun used against the Brits was actually designed by Brits.

[@HauntedXXXPancake]

'Tanga' in German means 'G-String' (The Underwear). I can't think of a way in which that may reflect on the Battle.

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@@HauntedXXXPancake the Brits got their ass cheeks clapped, so there's that

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lol

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As a resident of Alabama, I am honored to have my state credited with the creation of the worlds first successful combat submarine.

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Calling it the: 'Slightly above average' war.. got me with that one

[@Zimmzamm]

I am instructor at the Navy’s Submarine School. I’ll be using your explanation of the CSS Hunley from now on when I teach Submarine History to the new sailors.

[@jamesg1968]

I wouldn't do that. He is actually wrong about many aspects of the Hunley and its evolution. Altough he is right about you can raise a sub and replace the crew. Most times. Given ideal conditions and a load of people and resources.

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@@jamesg1968what about it is he wrong about? This is just from a cursory glance online, but everything seems to match up.

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@@jamesg1968 Nothing he said was wrong.

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lady here! would love to see something between early edo period fashion, OR the most brutal ways to torture people through history! if you take that latter option, scaphism, the (probably not true) practice of forcefeeding people money and milk while theyre trapped between boats, then GIVING them the boats, and dumping them in a swamp to be horrifically devoured alive by insects would be an excellent addition.

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@@CoochSmooch sometimes, the two are even connected! yippee!

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@@CoochSmooch i showed my friends this, and they still make fun of me with it. thanks!

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Pick me much

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interesting

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History, satire, military history, vulgarities, and esoterc references make this my new favorite channel!

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Good news! I’m a lady and watched BECAUSE of the bonkers war tactics. The massive failure at Tanga was apparently quite brutal. My favourite war documentary included accounts from soldiers that were actually there. Most of the forces were people that were basically forced into a conflict for land they didn’t own or live on and had 0 control over or even voting rights on. Add to that that it was mainly dense jungle that they were unfamiliar with, and it was a goddamn massacre. Just running blind through the brush while you hear your comrades screaming in agony all around you.

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that sucjs,

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Never thought I’d be terrified of a bee lighting a cigar, taking a strong puff and then proceeding to tell me how lost I am.

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I was invested into a series for 3 days and as soon as I seen “blue jay” I clicked it😂 he cracks me up

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Hahaha thank you! What series did I beat out?

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As a female I love learning about crazy ways people died :)

[@corpsmitty]

In the Battle of Kwajalein (WW2 Pacific), the Japanese did all sorts of weird things to try and thwart the American advance on the island. One that comes to mind with this video took place at night. The Japanese used palm fronds held out in front of them to try and disguise their counter attack into American lines. The Americans were absolutely baffled the Japanese thought this would work and cut them down in huge numbers. Another, more grim tactic was to use Korean slaves dressed in white to try and draw Americans to shoot and expose their positions in the dark night. One Japenese officer even tried to fight a flamethrower with a fire extinguisher. It didn't end well for the Japanese officer.

[@aethertoast4320]

I love the idea that towing a mine was too dangerous so obviously the thing to do was put it on a long stick.

[@DippfaceHQ]

"I think you missed a golden opportunity with a CATapult." Had me rolling!

[@brendaeli557]

Shutthefukup and grab the kittens!!! lmao! 🤣

[@DippfaceHQ]

@@brendaeli557 *GRAB THE FUCKING KITTENS PULVESIUS*

[@potato1341]

Okay but to think the Hunley was basically a primitive, unwitting kamikaze bomber, it done a pretty good job. It took out an entire naval vessel several miles off the coast in a single hit. If it was lowered to 1-2 crew members and consistently sank ships, as opposed to having full-on conflicts where an entire ship might fail to take down another, it'd probably be one of the more efficient tactics available for the time.

[@hannahep5148]

I don't come here just for the war tactics, i also, like most women, like that dancing bird. i would add a squeak or two tho. edit: and thank you for not talking about that Egyptian crocodile dung face mask thing again. its a bummer.

[@midgetfightclub]

Seriously humiliating how the Hunley lost to a target that was incapable of fighting back

[@justinsanchez3286]

>Sinks enemy ship and kills 5 enemy sailors >Loses submarine and entire crew Mission Failed Successfully

[@jj02mc27]

@@justinsanchez3286 > approaches defenseless ship with boom stick > hits it in the explosive-filled cargo section > refuses to elaborate >sinks

[@The_Tech_Priest]

@@jj02mc27 truly an Chad u boot tactic

[@shinydewott]

@@justinsanchez3286 “don’t blame me, there was no ‘return alive’ at the mission briefing”

[@lupohutchington269]

Think it as the first american kamikaze submarine

[@RobertCoberly9999]

As of this year the Doritos Locos Taco from Taco Bell has lasted longer than the entirety of the Confederacy.

[@theholychirch3924]

I lost it earrrllyyy on this one 🤣 "Persian Conversion Excursion" whatttttt 💀

[@generalquack9844]

In 657 during the battle of Siffin, pages of Qu'ran were ripped and put in front of spears against Saint Ali and his army. This caused the winning side to immidiently stop fighting as to not destroy the pages of the holy book. Its very similar to the egyptian example you gave.

[@HellbirdIV]

Coalition forces should've thought of that. Don't have to rip out the pages, just mount a bookshelf full of Qur'ans to the side of the Humvees and Land Rovers.

[@generalquack9844]

@@HellbirdIV paper is mightier than the IED

[@alexanderrobins7497]

After Alexander The Great died, his mother Olympus and one of Alexander’s step mother’s raised armies to fight each other for political power. (I think the issue was about Alexander’s successor.) When the other army saw they were ordered to kill the women who gave birth to Alexander The Great, they threw down their weapons and changed sides. Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History did a five hour podcast episode about it which was fascinating and perfect for the road trip I was on.

[@user-cw3wm9lx7w]

@@HellbirdIV lol

[@Rauruatreides]

Hearing the opinion on Missouri as a Missourian made me think "how dare you" and "very true" at the same time. Definitely not the state for everyone with all of the bendy roads still good enough to make you car sick and weather that nobody seems to be capable of predicting.

[@bugbear2001]

We might have St Louis, but at least we don't have Chicago!

[@alukata9763]

Getting attacked by bees while under MG fire got to sting.

[@desmondblake931]

Wow was not expecting that Missouri roast 😂

[@ItsXodious]

This channel has everything I love! Birds, history explained with animations, and most importantly, a deep seeded hatred of the state i live in! Thank you youtube algorithm!

[@blinglog]

Blue jay: damn 90% men Not enough

[@BlueJayYT]

no more, please, I can't breath

[@yamz3713]

Your narration is always very entertaining !! Great work

[@honeykate14]

As a girl who loves history, war-related videos on this channel are my absolute favourite

[@pumapandora1310]

The ending statement reminds me of a motto I imagined about my own interest in history that “history should be about how people lived, and not how they died. We all die the same way after all”

[@RipRLeeErmey]

I wouldn't call dying to artillery fire and dying in your sleep the "same way"

[@wjzav1971]

I think there is a difference in dying to bees or to Persians swarming you with cats.

[@stephen3164]

Bees. Always the bees.

[@Flaschenteufel]

ehh pretty much more important how people died or this war thing will haunt us forever

[@erichayes8445]

6:56 as a native of Columbus, Ohio I'll testify that everyone sounds just like that, I sound like that

[@carlaconnolly6038]

Down in Ohio Swag like Ohio

[@craftyalmighty6646]

Only in ohio💀

[@lumct9010]

I laugh so hard watching your videos. Thank you for the brevity in these trying times.

[@aliciasalsberry708]

Omg those are the first three videos I watched that led me to subscribe 😂 your research worked lol

[@tsft_]

7:14 I am replaying this and every time I am dying with laughter

[@chrisfrey6502]

Dude whatever your doing, somehow you'll suprise me everytime. All jokes hit and its always a uniqely fun experience to watch your videos. keep it going

[@JumpCutThis]

And now, much like Blue still waiting for his dad to return, we wait for him. Tis a sad state.

[@ETACarinaeA-.-]

As a female I am interested in your topics

[@karrde5566]

i honestly wouldnt care if he was lying about every single thing id still watch this i havent laughed this hard in years!! XD

[@akakay0131]

Jay took every opportunity to dunk on the Confederacy he could and I am here for it

[@BlueJayYT]

🎵Away down south in the land of traitors! 🎵

[@kingofflamingos4344]

Got to make sure certain folks know they aren't in good company cause of this one half ass achievement.

[@JackyThaParrot]

HES BACKKKK

[@WhyForWhatNow]

I honestly love the way you talk, idk what i like about it but it is perfect. Joke delivery is tight and crisp

[@yannke0112]

Looks like someone is a little lost 🤣🤣🤣 I lost it with that one 🤣🤣🤣

[@james2782]

Seeing a bee light a cigarette and threaten a man. Did not realise I needed this.

[@creatinerd]

3:57 woah, dem Egyptians so scared they fled all the way to Tennessee

[@carlaconnolly6038]

There's a town in Egypt called Memphis

[@creatinerd]

@@carlaconnolly6038 I know, that was the Joke. Memphis, Tennessee

[@EllpaFox47]

“Oh no we brought cats. We always bring cats” “Grab the kittens! Grab the fucking kittens!” Heh That sounds like me tbh

[@PantheonOfLightning]

0:56 Dude, I live there!!! 😂

[@fullmetaltheorist]

"The bees did not believe in the magic of friendship. Only pain." 🤣

[@dusting1851]

"More lead in all directions than a Detroit suburb" caught me completely off guard and I love it

[@BadgerBabe89]

I just found this guy... & I love him!!! Let the binge watching begin!!!

[@jameschristensen26]

Hahaha Dr.Bees jokes are great

[@Quincy_Morris]

That time a bunch of Persians defeated the Egyptians by literally throwing internet memes at them.

[@SPC_Yuki]

A content creator willing to identify a woeful lack of bees in his video deserves a sub

[@salamantics]

I wonder if bluejay discussed ironclads in another video, very very interesting part of the civil war. The presubmarine, submarines. I loved the southern sailors yeehawing as they died btw, got a kick out of it.

[@elcarlosjosegonzalesrodrig2837]

you know what this video is so much better than i expected imma sub