Cochin - Art of War: Terrain
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- čas přidán 25. 02. 2024
- 1504 - Cochin
One of the most lopsided battles in history. The Portuguese had 150 men and 3 ships along with their Cochin allies (perhaps 5k) taking on the Raja of Calicut's 65K!
0:07: ⚔️ Struggle for Power: Cochin's Alliance with the Portuguese against Calicut
4:57: ⚔️ Portuguese military commander's strategic moves in the Indian Ocean against local forces.
8:34: ⚔️ Strategic battle preparations between Samudri of Calicut and the Portuguese in early 1504.
12:30: ⚔️ Naval battle at low tide results in failed attacks and high casualties for Calicut.
16:25: ⚔️ Battle between Portuguese and Raja forces at Aral Island unfolds with strategic maneuvers.
20:51: ⚔️ Battlefield conditions hinder Zamorin's army as they face Portuguese defenses in a large assault.
25:04: ⚔️ Decisive victories lead to the abdication of the king of Calicut and retreat of his army.
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Wanted to combine the two Pereira videos into one to cover the entire Battle of Cochin of 1504. Seems like no know has ever heard of this battle and wanted to get a few videos out there to give it more coverage. Enjoy!
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What amazes me is how Pereira was able to coordinate all these complex tatical moves of ships, ground troops, engineers!
99% of keralites have never heard of this battle.. Thankyou for the enlightenment
Hi from Kochin, India 🙌🏻 Those battles took near our area and as a history student I'm disappointed that nobody in kerala taught us with so much details. Thank you!✨
A salute to Samudiri Raja. He almost won, but was thwarted by bad luck and a genius commander on the other side.
“It defies comprehension how the Portuguese endured. Outstanding organization & exemplary cooperation was one factor without which the defense would not have been successful. Equally important was the opinion of invincibility which the Portuguese derived from their continued good fortune. Long-time military drill & training as professional soldiers had instilled in them iron discipline, endurance, & self-control essential in facing forces one hundred times their number. Confident of their superior weapons & bonded together by the belief in a truer God, they fought their Holy War in a esprit de corps & comradeship”
Iberians in the XVI century were truly masters of the battlefield. Kudos to the relentless Cochin people and Portuguese soldiers, showing than an active defense can achive either the defeat or the incapacitation of a much stronger army.
“One must be aware that the Portuguese knew they were always outnumbered, a certainty that led them to employ all their courage & determination in the fights & battles they engaged. In many cases, just mentioning the Portuguese would distress an entire army or fleet, knowing the fierceness & bravery of the Portuguese warriors”
The Portuguese in the age of exploration have the most astounding exploits in human history.
“In these years, when a Portuguese soldier disembarked from one of his nation’s ships to take up duty within a fort at Moçambique or at Malacca, on the straits near Java, he could expect during his tour of duty 3 sieges in which he would eat grass & drink urine. Some of the most courageous resistances in world history were contributed by these Portuguese defenders”
I'm from the state of Kerala, where Kochi (Cochin) is located. Its like 102 kilometres from my hometown. Good to see events from our area being presented in CZcams. Keep up the good work ❤. Today Kochi is the most prominent city in Kerala state with numerous industries, educational institutions and the home to the shipyard which built the nation's first indigenous aircraft carrier.
I am Brazilian, military and historian, that said, I can assure this videos are astonishing well done and historically very accurate. Congratulations and thank you for the enlightenment of our history and understanding of the steps that lead to our world today's configuration.
One of the top 5 history creators on CZcams. So glad this under appreciated topic is being so competently covered!
The Portuguese used the naval tactic 'Cross of Thunder' or 'Crossing the T'. Their Ships anchored in a perpendicular pattern to the Indian ships, presenting their full broadsides against the approaching enemy vessels. They used long oars to maneuver, anchor, fire their guns, and then row again, rather than using the wind in the narrow channels.
Oh I am glad someone made a video out of this. Thank you! I am from Kochi and read about the Battle of Kochi ages ago. Knew the deep old connection we had with the Portuguese lay even deeper. Many words in Malayalam have a Portuguese origin, influence on cuisine and adopting crops from elsewhere into our culture, and of course shaping the future of Kochi to ensure its dominance as the leading state in Kerala.
Can’t still understand the crazy determination displayed by Pacheco Pereira, it was an overwhelming force and against all odds.
What a man Duarte Pacheco Pereira was!
I often overlook how much influence mother nature has on the flow of battle, it's always important to remember that no matter how large or well equipped your army is, being able to understand the terrain and even use it to your advantage is perhaps the most important aspect of any confrontation. The Battle of Red Cliffs and Early Muslim Conquests are good examples of a smaller force snatching victory from the jaws of defeat by understanding and utilizing their surroundings effectively.
I hope you continue the series with the battles of Almeida and Albuquerque!