Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of Japan continues with a video on the samurai armies of the shogunate era, as we talk about the Ashigaru, Samurai, as well as army organization and various weapons used.

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Real Ghost of Tsushima - Mongol Invasion of Japan:    • Real Ghost of Tsushima - Mongol Invas...  
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Script: Dimitris Koutsoumis
Animation: Arb Paninken http://bit.ly/2Ow3oC8
Narration: Officially Devin (   / @offydgg   &    / @gameworldnarratives  )

Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o...

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Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com

00:00 Intro
01:37 Ashigaru
08:23 Samurai
12:38 Army Organization

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