The biggest naval BLUNDER of all time - Summary

Summary

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This is a transcript of a YouTube video that tells the story of the disastrous voyage of the Russian Baltic Fleet during the Russo-Japanese War in 1904-1905. The narrator describes how the fleet, which was poorly trained and equipped, made several mistakes and blunders on their way to Japan, such as attacking friendly ships, buying dangerous pets, and getting addicted to opium. The narrator also adds some humor and sarcasm to the story, and asks the viewers to like, subscribe, and comment on his channel. The video ends with the fleet's defeat at the Battle of Tsushima, where they were surrounded and destroyed by the Japanese navy.

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1. Russia and Japan got into a dispute over Korea and China in the early 20th century, leading to the Russo-Japanese War.
2. Russia sent its Baltic Fleet to sail 18,000 miles around the world to Japan, but the fleet was poorly trained, equipped and led.
3. The Baltic Fleet encountered many mishaps and accidents along the way, such as mistaking fishing boats for Japanese torpedo boats, shooting at their own ships and allies, buying dangerous pets and opium-laced cigarettes, and cutting off communication lines.
4. The Baltic Fleet was finally surrounded and defeated by the Japanese Navy in the Battle of Tsushima, which marked the end of the war for Russia.
5. The text is a transcript of a YouTube video by MrBallen, who tells stories about strange, dark and mysterious events.