Art of War

After the fall of Port Arthur, the final Qing stronghold remained at the heavily fortified port of Weihaiwei. The remaining Beiyang fleet commanded by Admiral Ding Ruchang must repel the stronger Japanese Naval fleet or face total destruction.Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

With the vital fortification of Jiuliancheng captured, the Imperial Japanese Army had free reign to invade mainland Manchuria. The remnants of the once powerful Beiyang Fleet and Army of the Qing Dynasty was on the retreat. To ensure the Chinese fleet could never replenish their losses, the Japanese military leaders planned an attack on the vital Chinese Port Arthur. What happened after the battle was a grim prelude to the power and brutality the modernized Japanese military could inflict. Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

After a crushing victory at Pyongyang, the Japanese army pushes into the Qing homeland of Manchuria. The greatest obstacle to the Japanese advancement is the Yalu river and the Chinese fortress of Jiuliancheng. Having already showed superior tactics and planning, can the Japanese forces led by General Yamagata Aritomo overcome the Chinese defenses or will the Qing forces finally repel their enemy.Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

After a crucial and decisive victory at Seonghwan, the Imperial Japanese Army marched towards the last Chinese defensive position in Korea: the historic city of Pyongyang. With knowledge of the inevitable Japanese offensive, the Chinese army had ample time to prepare. A larger army and better defensive position favored a Chinese victory but would the experienced leadership of the Japanese military find a way through the Chinese defenses?Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Japanese and Chinese forces clash in the first battle of the First Sino-Japanese war in the Korean peninsula. Significant advances in military technology has made both of these Asian powers formidable nations. As tensions rise between Japan and China over the fate of Korea, fighting breaks out but who will emerge victorious?Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The exciting conclusion of our coverage on the siege of Constantinople. Sultan Mehmed II orders a risky maneuver to try to gain the upper hand over the staunch defenders of the fortified city of Constantinople. Listen to find out how Mehmed II accomplished what no other could and earn the title Mehmed the Conqueror.Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

After recently gaining control of the powerful Ottoman Empire, Sultan Mehmed II has set his sights on conquering the crowned jewel of Christian defenses: Constantinople. Will the innovative Ottoman cannons and use of gunpowder be enough to tear through the century old defenses of the Byzantine city that have withstood dozens of sieges? In this first part, Hosts Sam and Clay cover the background surrounding Constantinople and the Ottoman siege as well as the first major naval battle between the two forces over the crucial Golden Horn.Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The once powerful Christian nation of Hungary has lost much of it's wealth and security through years of mismanagement and social division spurred by a greedy noble class. Sensing this weakness, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent of the Ottoman Empire launches a campaign against Hungary. Will Hungary be able to fend of the invading Ottoman forces once again or will the Shield of Christianity finally break?Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

When an army of Hungarian peasants was assembled for a new crusade against the Ottoman Empire, the lack of supplies and current state of the Hungarian feudal system upset many of the crusaders. After the crusade was called off, the empowered, angry peasants led by György Dózsa, took up arms against the ruling Hungarian nobles in one of the most successful rebellions of the medieval era. This rebellion would cause major changes in Hungary in the decades to come.Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Over 20 years have passed since the major Hungarian victory over the Ottoman Empire at the siege of Belgrade. In that time, John Hunyadi's son Matthias Corvinus has been crowned King of Hungary. When King Matthias hears word of a raiding Ottoman army on the border of Transylvania, he tasks his newly created Black Legion and a Transylvanian leader to intercept and deal with the Ottoman army. Will the Hungarians be able to repeat their significant victory at Belgrade, or suffer a great defeat?Intro Music: Medieval Tension by Cory Gray http://www.needledrop.co/artists/cory-gray/Outro Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com