{ "1": { "video_id": "DT202N1I4-A", "subtitles_dir": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep1", "subtitles": { "vi": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep1\\ep1_vi.srt", "en": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep1\\ep1_en.srt", "de": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep1\\ep1_de.srt", "fr": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep1\\ep1_fr.srt", "es": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep1\\ep1_es.srt", "ja": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep1\\ep1_ja.srt" }, "name": "Episode 1: Prince in Exile", "title": "The Exiled Prince & The Foreign Alliance (1785) | Forgotten Battles Ep 1 [4K]", "description": "In 1785, facing total destruction by the unstoppable peasant rebels of Tay Son, Lord Nguyen Anh made a fateful decision: forging a desperate military alliance with the Kingdom of Siam. This decision brought a massive foreign fleet of 300 warships into the Mekong Delta, triggering one of the fiercest naval conflicts in Asian history.\n\nWelcome to Episode 1 of \"Untold Battles: The 1785 Mekong Naval War\" — an epic 8-part historical documentary in 4K UHD.\n\n⏱️ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:\n00:00 - The Fall of the Nguyen Clan\n00:58 - Flight of the Exiled Prince\n01:45 - The Siamese Court & King Rama I\n02:50 - An Armada Prepares to Sail\n04:00 - The Gathering Storm on the Mekong\n\n🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Historical Vault for weekly epic historical documentaries:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheHistoricalVault?sub_confirmation=1\n\n#HistoryVault #UntoldHistory #AncientWarfare #NavalBattles #AsianHistory #Documentary4K #MilitaryHistory", "tags": "History Vault, untold history, ancient warfare, naval battles, military history, Asian history, epic history, Rach Gam 1785, Lord Nguyen Anh, Tay Son rebellion, Siamese armada, King Rama I, Mekong river battle, 4k history documentary, ancient naval tactics, Southeast Asian warfare", "thumb_path": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\thumbnails\\ep1_thumb.jpg", "pinned_comment": "Was Lord Nguyen Anh justified in seeking foreign military aid from Siam to reclaim his homeland, or was it a fatal gamble? Share your thoughts below!", "cards": "01:45 - Series Playlist", "end_screen": "04:20 to 04:40 - Subscribe + Episode 2 + Series Playlist" }, "2": { "video_id": "FKPhXdwFbII", "subtitles_dir": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep2", "subtitles": { "vi": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep2\\ep2_vi.srt", "en": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep2\\ep2_en.srt", "de": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep2\\ep2_de.srt", "fr": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep2\\ep2_fr.srt", "es": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep2\\ep2_es.srt", "ja": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep2\\ep2_ja.srt" }, "name": "Episode 2: 50,000 Invaders", "title": "50,000 Invaders: The Siamese Fleet Invades the South | Forgotten Battles Ep 2 [4K]", "description": "In mid-1784, a massive coalition fleet of 300 Siamese warships and an army of 50,000 elite soldiers crossed the Gulf of Siam, launching a devastating assault on Southern Vietnam. Facing little initial resistance, the invaders advanced deep into the fertile Mekong Delta, leaving destruction in their wake.\n\nEpisode 2 of \"Untold Battles: The 1785 Mekong Naval War\" chronicles the invasion that threatened to carve up Vietnam forever.\n\n⏱️ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:\n00:00 - Crossing the Gulf of Siam\n01:10 - 300 Warships Enter the Mekong\n02:25 - The Siege of Frontier Outposts\n03:35 - Plunder and Terror in the South\n04:25 - A Nation in Flames\n\n🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Historical Vault:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheHistoricalVault?sub_confirmation=1\n\n#HistoryVault #Warfare #NavalHistory #HistoricalDocumentary #SiameseInvasion #AncientWarfare", "tags": "History Vault, Siamese invasion 1785, 300 warships, naval invasion, ancient fleet, Mekong Delta invasion, military campaign, ancient warships, Nguyen dynasty history, Tay Son warfare, military documentary 4k, epic historical battles", "thumb_path": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\thumbnails\\ep2_thumb.jpg", "pinned_comment": "Could the southern defenses have repelled 50,000 invaders without outside leadership? Let us know your perspective in the comments.", "cards": "01:20 - Video: Episode 1", "end_screen": "04:30 to 04:50 - Subscribe + Episode 3 + Playlist" }, "3": { "video_id": "gZ40mP451Rc", "subtitles_dir": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep3", "subtitles": { "vi": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep3\\ep3_vi.srt", "en": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep3\\ep3_en.srt", "de": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep3\\ep3_de.srt", "fr": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep3\\ep3_fr.srt", "es": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep3\\ep3_es.srt", "ja": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep3\\ep3_ja.srt" }, "name": "Episode 3: Land in Flames", "title": "The Fall of Gia Dinh: A Nation in Flames | Forgotten Battles Ep 3 [4K]", "description": "As the Siamese armada advanced, fortified citadels fell one after another. Gia Dinh and surrounding provinces burned under the weight of foreign occupation. The desperate resistance of southern local commanders pushed them to the brink of complete annihilation.\n\nEpisode 3 explores the darkest hour of Southern Vietnam before the arrival of a military prodigy.\n\n⏱️ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:\n00:00 - The Collapse of the Outer Forts\n01:15 - Gia Dinh Surrounded\n02:30 - The Desperate Guerrilla Resistance\n03:40 - The Call to Quy Nhon\n04:10 - The Messenger Rides North\n\n#HistoryVault #AncientWarfare #EpicHistory #SiegeWarfare #MilitaryStrategy", "tags": "History Vault, Fall of Gia Dinh, siege warfare, ancient battles, Saigon history 1784, river battles, Tay Son army, Siamese soldiers, military resistance, documentary 4k, Asian military history", "thumb_path": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\thumbnails\\ep3_thumb.jpg", "pinned_comment": "What guerrilla tactics were most effective against river-based invasion fleets? Share your analysis below!", "cards": "02:00 - Playlist Link", "end_screen": "04:10 to 04:30 - Subscribe + Episode 4 + Playlist" }, "4": { "video_id": "O-8w_ONx3as", "subtitles_dir": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep4", "subtitles": { "vi": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep4\\ep4_vi.srt", "en": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep4\\ep4_en.srt", "de": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep4\\ep4_de.srt", "fr": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep4\\ep4_fr.srt", "es": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep4\\ep4_es.srt", "ja": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep4\\ep4_ja.srt" }, "name": "Episode 4: The Counterattack", "title": "Tayson Strikes Back: The Gathering Storm | Forgotten Battles Ep 4 [4K]", "description": "Receiving urgent distress calls from the South, Supreme Commander Nguyen Hue mobilized the veteran Tay Son fleet and sailed south in secret. Arriving in My Tho, he refused to engage in an open head-on battle against superior numbers, choosing instead to outsmart his enemies through battlefield geography.\n\nEpisode 4 details the masterclass in military mobilization that set the stage for one of history's greatest ambushes.\n\n⏱️ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:\n00:00 - The Messenger Reaches Quy Nhon\n01:20 - Nguyen Hue Mobilizes the Battle Fleet\n02:45 - The Secret Voyage South\n04:00 - Arrival at My Tho\n05:10 - The Genius Begins His Calculations\n\n#HistoryVault #MilitaryTactics #GreatCommanders #NguyenHue #NavalFleet", "tags": "Nguyen Hue, Emperor Quang Trung, military genius, Tay Son counteroffensive, great commanders in history, naval mobilization, ancient military tactics, 4k documentary, Asian commanders", "thumb_path": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\thumbnails\\ep4_thumb.jpg", "pinned_comment": "Nguyen Hue is often compared to Alexander the Great and Napoleon in terms of speed and tactical genius. Do you agree? Let's discuss!", "cards": "02:15 - Video: Episode 3", "end_screen": "05:30 to 05:50 - Subscribe + Episode 5 + Playlist" }, "5": { "video_id": "lygtPzWC7Ig", "subtitles_dir": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep5", "subtitles": { "vi": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep5\\ep5_vi.srt", "en": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep5\\ep5_en.srt", "de": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep5\\ep5_de.srt", "fr": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep5\\ep5_fr.srt", "es": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep5\\ep5_es.srt", "ja": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep5\\ep5_ja.srt" }, "name": "Episode 5: The River Ambush", "title": "The River Trap: The Ambush at Rach Gam (1785) | Forgotten Battles Ep 5 [4K]", "description": "Nguyen Hue personally rowed out onto the Tien River to survey the currents, tides, and dense mangrove islands between Rach Gam and Xoai Mut. There, he designed a lethal trap: heavy artillery concealed behind dense riverbanks, fire ships hidden in narrow creeks, and a feigned retreat to lure the confident Siamese fleet into the killing zone.\n\nEpisode 5 reveals the meticulous design of the deadly Rach Gam ambush.\n\n⏱️ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:\n00:00 - Surveying the Tien River\n01:10 - Topography of the Ambush Zone\n02:20 - Concealing Heavy Bronze Cannons\n03:25 - The Bait: A Feigned Retreat\n04:15 - The Trap is Set\n\n#HistoryVault #MilitaryHistory #TacticalGenius #SalamisOfTheEast #AmbushTactics", "tags": "Rach Gam Xoai Mut 1785, river trap, military ambush, bronze cannons, Salamis of the East, naval tactics, battle of Rach Gam, river warfare, military engineering, 4k documentary", "thumb_path": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\thumbnails\\ep5_thumb.jpg", "pinned_comment": "How crucial was the use of tidal calculations in historic naval ambushes? Leave your thoughts below!", "cards": "01:45 - Video: Episode 4", "end_screen": "04:20 to 04:40 - Subscribe + Episode 6 + Playlist" }, "6": { "video_id": "UOaAm7zVOV4", "subtitles_dir": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep6", "subtitles": { "vi": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep6\\ep6_vi.srt", "en": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep6\\ep6_en.srt", "de": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep6\\ep6_de.srt", "fr": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep6\\ep6_fr.srt", "es": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep6\\ep6_es.srt", "ja": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep6\\ep6_ja.srt" }, "name": "Episode 6: The Fire Boats", "title": "Night of Fire: The Destruction of 300 Warships | Forgotten Battles Ep 6 [4K]", "description": "In the early dawn of January 20, 1785, the Siamese fleet pursued retreating Tay Son decoy boats straight into the narrow Rach Gam corridor. At the turn of the tide, hidden bronze cannons opened fire from both shores. Flaming fire ships barreled down with the wind, igniting the trapped armada into a blazing inferno.\n\nEpisode 6 captures the ferocious climax of the Battle of Rach Gam - Xoai Mut.\n\n⏱️ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:\n00:00 - Dawn on the Tien River\n00:55 - The Enemy Takes the Bait\n01:45 - The Cannon Barrage Opens\n02:40 - Fire Ships Unleashed\n03:40 - 300 Warships Burn\n\n#HistoryVault #NavalWarfare #FireShipAmbush #EpicBattle #AncientCannons", "tags": "fire ships, naval battle 1785, destruction of 300 warships, Rach Gam fire ships, Mekong battle, naval slaughter, cannon barrage, decisive naval victories, military documentary 4k", "thumb_path": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\thumbnails\\ep6_thumb.jpg", "pinned_comment": "Fire ships were the nuclear option of wooden naval warfare. Could the Siamese armada have avoided this slaughter? Share your take below!", "cards": "01:30 - Video: Episode 5", "end_screen": "03:50 to 04:10 - Subscribe + Episode 7 + Playlist" }, "7": { "video_id": "YCiCEqxH-sk", "subtitles_dir": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep7", "subtitles": { "vi": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep7\\ep7_vi.srt", "en": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep7\\ep7_en.srt", "de": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep7\\ep7_de.srt", "fr": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep7\\ep7_fr.srt", "es": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep7\\ep7_es.srt", "ja": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep7\\ep7_ja.srt" }, "name": "Episode 7: The Fleet Destroyed", "title": "The Annihilation: Siam's Greatest Naval Disaster | Forgotten Battles Ep 7 [4K]", "description": "In less than a day, almost the entire invading armada of 300 warships was obliterated. Out of 50,000 soldiers, only a few thousand survivors escaped through the wilderness back to Bangkok. As contemporary Siamese royal chronicles recorded: \"After that defeat, the Siamese feared the Tay Son like tigers.\"\n\nEpisode 7 examines the scale of the defeat and its psychological impact on the regional balance of power.\n\n⏱️ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:\n00:00 - The Morning After the Inferno\n00:50 - The Retreat Through the Jungles\n01:40 - Survivors Return to Bangkok\n02:30 - \"Fearing the Tay Son Like Tigers\"\n03:00 - Regional Balance of Power Shift\n\n#HistoryVault #HistoricalBattles #CatastrophicDefeat #SiamHistory #MilitaryConsequences", "tags": "Siamese disaster, battle aftermath, Rach Gam aftermath, total naval annihilation, Tay Son tigers, Bangkok chronicles 1785, regional warfare, decisive military victory, 4k history", "thumb_path": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\thumbnails\\ep7_thumb.jpg", "pinned_comment": "How did the victory at Rach Gam alter the balance of power across mainland Southeast Asia? Join the discussion below!", "cards": "01:15 - Video: Episode 6", "end_screen": "03:00 to 03:20 - Subscribe + Episode 8 + Playlist" }, "8": { "video_id": "dTHkbsfdpPU", "subtitles_dir": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep8", "subtitles": { "vi": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep8\\ep8_vi.srt", "en": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep8\\ep8_en.srt", "de": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep8\\ep8_de.srt", "fr": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep8\\ep8_fr.srt", "es": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep8\\ep8_es.srt", "ja": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\ep8\\ep8_ja.srt" }, "name": "Episode 8: Lessons of War", "title": "The Aftermath & Strategic Legacy of the 1785 War | Forgotten Battles Ep 8 [4K]", "description": "The Battle of Rach Gam - Xoai Mut in 1785 permanently secured the southern territory and established river defense doctrines studied to this day. Though Lord Nguyen Anh would eventually return decades later to establish the Nguyen Dynasty, the tactical brilliance displayed in 1785 remains an enduring testament to national resilience.\n\nThe grand conclusion of \"Untold Battles: The 1785 Mekong Naval War\".\n\n⏱️ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:\n00:00 - Securing the Southern Frontier\n01:05 - The Long Journey of Nguyen Anh\n02:10 - Tactical Doctrines of River Defense\n03:05 - The Enduring Legacy of 1785\n\n🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Historical Vault:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheHistoricalVault?sub_confirmation=1\n\n#HistoryVault #MilitaryStrategy #HistoryDocumentary #Sovereignty #SeriesFinale4K", "tags": "military strategy, river defense doctrines, legacy of 1785, Nguyen Dynasty origin, Quang Trung legacy, ancient military doctrine, series finale, historical documentary 4k, The Historical Vault", "thumb_path": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\thumbnails\\ep8_thumb.jpg", "pinned_comment": "Thank you for watching our 8-part 4K series! Which historical battle or era would you like us to cover next? Vote in the comments!", "cards": "01:20 - Playlist Link", "end_screen": "03:30 to 03:50 - Subscribe + Best for Viewer + Playlist" }, "full": { "video_id": "c8Akru2j7ok", "subtitles_dir": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\full", "subtitles": { "vi": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\full\\full_vi.srt", "en": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\full\\full_en.srt", "de": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\full\\full_de.srt", "fr": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\full\\full_fr.srt", "es": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\full\\full_es.srt", "ja": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\subtitles\\full\\full_ja.srt" }, "name": "Full Movie (36 Mins 4K)", "title": "The Battle of Rach Gam (1785): The Complete 1785 Naval War | Full Documentary [4K UHD]", "description": "The definitive 4K UHD documentary of the 1785 Battle of Rach Gam - Xoai Mut: from the exile of Lord Nguyen Anh and the massive Siamese invasion of 50,000 soldiers, to General Nguyen Hue's masterstroke ambush that destroyed 300 enemy warships in a single night.\n\nPresented in full 4K UHD cinema omnibus format with complete chapter markers and spatial audio.\n\n⏱️ FULL MOVIE CHAPTERS:\n00:00:00 - Chapter 1: The Exiled Prince & The Desperate Alliance\n00:04:40 - Chapter 2: 50,000 Invaders: The Siamese Fleet Dominates the River\n00:09:30 - Chapter 3: A Nation in Flames: The Fall of Gia Dinh\n00:14:00 - Chapter 4: The Tiger Awakens: General Nguyen Hue Strikes Back\n00:19:50 - Chapter 5: The Deadliest River Trap in Military History: Rach Gam (1785)\n00:24:30 - Chapter 6: Night of Fire: The Fire Ships Unleashed\n00:28:40 - Chapter 7: The Annihilation: Blood and Ash on the River\n00:32:00 - Chapter 8: Strategic Legacy: Sovereignty and Geopolitics in 1785\n\n🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Historical Vault for weekly epic military documentaries:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheHistoricalVault?sub_confirmation=1\n\n#HistoryVault #FullDocumentary #AncientWarfare #NavalBattles #RachGam1785 #MilitaryHistory #Documentary4K #QuangTrung", "tags": "History Vault, full documentary 4k, Rach Gam 1785, ancient warfare, naval battles, military history, Asian history, Tay Son rebellion, Nguyen Hue, Quang Trung, Siamese armada, fire ships ambush, complete series, epic history, documentary omnibus, 1785, Vietnam war history, King Rama I, Mekong river battle, naval ambush, 4k history documentary, ancient naval tactics, Southeast Asian warfare, historical documentary, Nguyen Hue documentary, Tay Son dynasty, naval war, Battle of Rach Gam Xoai Mut", "thumb_path": "C:\\Projects\\Historical\\content\\thumbnails\\full_movie_thumb.jpg", "pinned_comment": "Thank you for watching the complete 36-minute 4K documentary! Which turning point in the 1785 campaign surprised you the most? Share below!", "cards": "01:45 - Playlist Link: 1785 Naval War Series", "end_screen": "35:30 to 35:50 - Best for Viewer, Subscribe Button, Full Series Playlist" }, "series_playlist_id": "PLZBnH5iYlu-w", "series_playlist_url": "https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZBnH5iYlu-w" }