The Battle of Diu: Portugal Attacks Asia

The Battle of Diu occurred on February 3, 1509.
The Portuguese wanted a slice of the pie when it came to the Asia-European spice trade. In doing so, they would come into direct conflict with the Republic of Venice, the Egyptian Mamluk Sultanate, and local Indian monarchs.
The resulting battle over spice routes would be a decisive one, and set the stage for European dominance in Asia for centuries.
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[@luispinheiro2567]

A battle to be worthy of Hollywood. A fathers revenge, that changed the world.

[@jayhuxley2559]

This was one of the most important battles of world history.

[@ALFRABEIRA]

Portugal feared nothing.

[@hermanosoares3860]

We want a movie!

[@vascofonseca5923]

Thank you for this great documentary.
Greetings from a Portuguese.❤

[@nahmend6987]

The ship name is not "santo espirito", is "espirito santo", which means "the holy spirit"

[@TiagoVecon]

WE WANT A MOVIE!!!

[@Remrcm]

Portuguese were badasses.💪

[@FlashPointHx]

You have a lot of nice pics that depict the Portuguese fleet and its sailors - where did you get these from? They are awesome

[@valterrenatodeandradeponte4099]

"The Spice must to flow" Almeida "Paul Atreides" Zamorin "Baron Ordos" Dune in based in historical facts

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The first oficial marines in the world armada portuguesa

[@nahmend6987]

Epic movie!

[@jonramirez1291]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@SylvaHodracyrda]

The equipment the Portuguese are illustrated with on this video is anachronistic, and would not be standardized for over 50 more years, specially those swords and morion helmets. A frequent mistake.
I'd suggest looking into early 16th century armors, that's not what they looked like.

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People Portugues 🇵🇹 strong man all time 💪

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Great video, love the visualizations. Keep up the great content :)

[@HeavyHistory1]

Thanks for the kind words!

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Good Content, Keep it up bro 👍, never give up

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Thanks for watching!

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Hi from subscriber 753
great work

[@HeavyHistory1]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed

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i need to know the name of that music at 13:00 min

[@HeavyHistory1]

Glad you like it - it’s from Artlist on the epic music soundtrack they have

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*slight detour*

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