Cochin Art of War Terrain

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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. • ==================== • CONTRIBUTE ON PATREON: • / fphx • ================================== • DOWNLOAD FLASH POINT HISTORY PODCAST EPISODES: • https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/f... • FOR ANDEROID USERS: • http://fphistory.libsyn.com • FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK: • / flashpointhx • VISIT ON TWITTER: • / flashpointhx • #cochin #portuguese #ageofdiscovery

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