Behind the Bastards Part Three: Tzar Nicholas II Was A Real Dick
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Feb 22, 2022 Jeff May, a stand-up comedian and co-host of Tom and Jeff Watch Batman, joins to dissect the controversial reign of Tzar Nicholas II. They humorously critique Nicholas's gullibility and poor decision-making, exploring the absurdity of his reliance on eccentric advisers. The discussion highlights his tragic family struggles, indifference to civilian massacres, and the violent repression of dissent during his rule. The bizarre nature of Nicholas's leadership ultimately uncovers the factors that led to the collapse of the Romanov dynasty.
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Nicholas II's Greed
- Tsar Nicholas II rejected Japan's offer of Manchuria in exchange for Korea.
- He wanted Korea too, leading to the Russo-Japanese War.
Baltic Fleet Disaster
- The Russian Baltic fleet was ambushed and decimated by the Japanese Navy.
- This devastating loss led to Russia's capitulation in the Russo-Japanese War.
Racial Implications of Defeat
- Russia's defeat by Japan was the first time a major European power lost a modern war to a non-white nation.
- This fueled unrest and resentment within Russia and internationally.