EARLY EPISODE: The Imjin War: Part 6
Summary
This episode of *Lions Led by Donkeys* details the siege of Ulsan during the Imjin War, where starving Japanese defenders resorted to eating horses and drinking urine while facing a massive Chinese-Korean assault. The hosts discuss the chaotic withdrawal of Chinese forces, the introduction of giant swords by General Liu Ting, and the strategic shift forcing samurai to carry firearms. Interspersed with these historical events are comedic anecdotes about London commuters, gym encounters, and the absurdity of military logistics.
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