World of Warships - SMS Emden - The Swan of the East 

I think it would be fair to give Emden high concealment rating, close to destroyer, to honor her raider role and compensate her other poor stats.

Who else loves storytime with Uncle Jingles?

I was born in a little coastal town in southern india which used to be part of the erstwhile Madras province in the british India. To this day there is a word in my native tongue malayalam 'Emunden' used to describe a giant and terrifying thing. This word'd etymology traces back to the SMS Emden that absolutely terrorized the madras coast. Apparently the fear of the ship was so much that suddenly rumors would break out that the 'Emunden' was sighted and entire populations would run away in panic. Truly an impressive ship. -Source my late grand mother,who lived through both the world wars. However the Emden was merchant raider,not a light cruiser. Potatoes,potatoes.

The SMS Emden should be flying the Imperial German Navy's white ensign not the Krieg Marine's red war flag.

I forget the title, but there's a full book about the Emden that I used to own a copy of. One of the things I remember from it is some of the lyrics of a song written by the crew: "Schiff ohne Hafen, Schiff ohne Ruh, Fliegende, fliegende, Emden, du Kannst ja nicht sterben Du jagdt daher, Ewig dein schatten Über das Meer..." Which translates roughly into "Ship without harbor, ship without rest, Flying, flying' Emden, you cannot die so therefore you hunt, Ever your shadow Across the sea..."

One of Emden's guns is now mounted in Whitlam Square in Sydney - corner of Oxford and College Streets. Pass it every day.

Still loving the history lessons Jingles. Great video. Cheers

He....re-provisioned and repainted the ship at Diego Garcia......more like balls of titanium.

Great video Jingles! Have stopped by the HMAS Sydney's mast on Bradley's Head several times here in Sydney and its cool to hear of what it is meant to commemorate. von Muller sounds an amazing man.

Oh, the Emden. This was the first ship us Australians sunk in combat! :D

My grandfather, who died in the 1970s', was on a ship in that convoy that the HMAS Sydney was escorting. He spoke of seeing the Sydney leave the convoy at full chat and wondered what was happening. It was later that they found out about the sinking of the Emden.

Great story about Von Muller and the Emden, thanks for sharing that good sir!

One thing we seem to have forgotten today is just how hard it is to find one small ship in the oceans of the world. Without satellites, aircraft or radar available, one ship is nearly impossible to find, especially as many merchant ships of the day did not even have a radio to yell for help. The captain and crew of the Emden fulfilled their role perfectly and must be saluted for their courage and honor is keeping loss of life to a minimum. I do object to them being called pirates. They were sailors doing their duty, while a pirate is a cowardly murdering thief out for nothing but themselves. Pirates of the Caribbean movies make them look like the good guys, which they were not. One point counted against the design of SMS Emden. The German Navy's insistence on arming their light cruisers with 4.1 inch guns as opposed to the British who went to the heavier 6 inch weapons. In every encounter the British heaver broadside served them better and led to victory over Imperial German Ships.

I loved this episode. Seriously, nobody does anything like how you fuse history and the game. I always sink back in my chair and know I'm in for a great experience when you start covering the historical aspect of something. Thank you!

Jingles, great video about a historically significant WWI vessel.

I did get the Emden the first time, when it was a mission or whatever prize with a port slot at the NA server. I thought: A fancy Dresden with a free port slot, well let's do that and after I play the damn thing I'll just sell the ship when I need the slot. I never sold it and I probably won't sell it. It's a good ship for a warm up round, drinking you coffee or tea, greasing your club with the fat from the "special" baby seals. Those glue and snot eaters just make for a good covering. Also, I did fancy HER history after I saw the iChasegaming review and look around for more details. I'm just not sure about the colors she's flying in the game.

Nice bit of history, like you I was appalled checking the stats when I first got the ship. But I also have found I enjoy playing it. Sometimes I feel bad for the other players as I am seal clubbing lol

Watching these video's are great! Not only a gaining video, but a history lesson all in one. If only these were in history classes; then it would have made it so much more interesting. Thank you for the entertainment and history lesson all in one.

Emden's a good, little flame thrower and maneuvers nice, too. Also - if you take enough damage your fake stack can be shot away.

Bravo Jingles.Une reportage d'excellence Monsieur. You are very well documented as well as very enjoyable to listen to.

Always loved the story of the Emden. I had an illustrated book called "Astonishing Naval Stories of WW1" that told the story of the Emden and her crew. What a screenplay that would make.

An awesome little ship with an amazing history. Honour has nothing to do with the side on which you fight.

I really do enjoy your snippets of history and you should do more of them, maybe link your favourite war novels you read?

That was an absolutely fascinating insight into the back story of the SMS Emden and her captain, thanks for that Admiral J

I actually LIVE in EMDEN omg xD

At first I like "SMS Elden? Why does that sound so familiar?" Then when HMAS Sydney was mentioned it struck me. "Oh that Emden! Sweeeeeet!"

ww1 emden, 54 years old i remember reading on her and muller too.......two kickass favs' in one, emden! and the Jingles! i was instantly all over this video....thanks!

I love the little history lessons you include in your reviews. Excellent vid as always. One of these days I actually need to give WoWs a try...

You'll never see such chivalry in war these days...

Frigate Emden V of Bundesmarine, left service in 2013, still wore the Iron Cross. I visited her in 2000 at the port of Barcelone, a proud crew.

I absolutely love my emden, such a rich history and it's a rare ship and I got it for free!

thankyou for this video Jingles. me being an Australian, i'd never heard of this battle between the Emden and Sydney (shocking i know). so again thankyou for a bit more of the history of the brave men and women who served in WW1.

Jingles. Although I have followed your videos for a couple of years I somehow missed this one. Very interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed your narrative and game play. Thank you very much and carry on.

Great stories I enjoy listening to these war stories. It reminds me of the stories my grandfather would tell me about WW2.

Ah, I love these videos that have a good amount of history in them as well. Great job Jingles. Really loved this video!

Playing a lot of WOWs lately, I must say players are much more friendly in chat.

Thanks Jingles- another informative adventure and from my part of the world (Western Australia). I always enjoy your posts, particularly WOWS.

It is interesting to note that the replacement HMAS Sydney also battled against a German raider in WWII, the Kormoran, but this battle did not end so well. The Kormoran was an auxilliary cruiser, disguised as a merchantman and due to multiple factors, the Sydney approached too close and was raked by the Kormorans' guns and torpedoes at point blank range. Set on fire and holed, the Sydney returned fire, but was forced to break off the engagement and later sank with the loss of all hands. The Kormoran was also set ablaze by return fire from the Sydney and was abandoned by its crew before exploding and sinking.

MJ, wish I had you as my history teacher. Great vid. Enjoy these immensely. Thanks.

Hollywood pay attention, THIS should be the subject of your next flick.

The captain was a true gentlemen and his crew were honorable. Wouldn't get anything like that now.

Oh Jingles, you are truly the bright spot of my day. Please don't ever change.

was bored without jingles' videos

SMS Emden: the light cruiser that single-handedly humiliated the most powerful Navy in the world.

Great video Jingles. This really reminds me of the first Jingles WoWS videos I watched which got me interested in the game. What a man Von Muller was!

I read the stories about the Emden and Captain Muller about the same time you did Jingles and I anxiously awaited its appearance in the game on the NA server. I was not disappointed. While the in game Emden does not have quite the firepower of her sister the Dresden she is more than a credit to her namesake. It's all about the ROF. Chikumas don't scare the Emden. The Emden feeds on Chikumas.

For the history lesson alone, probably my favorite WoW video ever.

really enjoyed your telling of the back story of the Emden ! thanks you for that :)

Actually Jingles, you didn't get the Arsonist award. You completed an achievement for destroying a ship by fire damage. I assume you don't play all that often, because the achievements have been in the game for a while. The Arsonist award is for doing fire damage of at least 40% of its health and destroying it. Jingles?

Great video, probably the best history opening yet.

I absolutely enjoy the historical details you put out on these. Naval warfare and gallantry are two of my favorite things. Now I use NVSurround so after the 0.5.5 patch the game became broken for me (unless I want to get rid of the NVSurround). So your WoWS videos are currently my only fix for WoWS... Keep em coming.

Thanks Jingles... Now I'm kicking myself for selling the Emden... I love German warships which is why I sold it because after playing the Kolberg I didn't want to get disappointed again by a German warship but now... I WANT MY Emden BACK!

Jingles, as a young soldier, and as a history buff, I love your stories, never stop your history lessons

There's a turret of the Emden and sydney in Canberra war memorial.

Jingles, you spoke about the emden in one of your videos, i red a lot about it after that, facinating story, thank you i love to learn stuff like that ;)

I havent been able to keep up with your videos in a little while with work and that whole Stellaris being released thing but as soon as I saw there was a new ship review/education I stop everything and check it out. Never disappointed!

Gosh she's a beauty! I love these old turn of the century ships. Especially when they are painted white!

I got the Emden from the event way back, but never really played her much beyond a couple of goes. I might well go back and give her another try now you mention it..... p.s. Have fun playing whatever I'm playing? That'd be Stellaris. Kinda like Master Of Orion with the training wheels taken off. Worth a look.

Thanks for the this video. When I was a kid in the 70s I read war stories too, but somehow missed out on Captain von Mueller. Great story, I love heroes. Also thanks for explaining on the Chester. I am brand new to WOWS, have maybe 20 matches in and absolutely have my worst matches in the Chester. better understanding now of why

I really love the story of the Emden! Also yes I agree that the her captain should be viewed as a hero and not a villain! He did his duty and did it valiantly! That makes him and his crew true hero’s!

Hi Jingles. I just Love history. Great video, well told. Nice work man.

Wonderful video, my hat's off to you, Jingles. Keep up the good job

Wow, this is the earliest I've ever been to one of jingles videos :D.

Dammit Jingles, now everyone is gonna want the Emden. I won it for completing a challenge a few months back and take her out when I need a break. I thought about selling it-but each time her beauty stayed my hand. Now that I've learned the history of this ship (thanks!) I'm glad to have won her and she's definitely staying in my flotilla. The AP is absolutely useless fyi.

agreed, love the history you provide, keep it coming!

What great story about a great man thanks and a ship and crew that reflects the same.

A particularly well done video. Much appreciated.

Nice to see you talking about the low tiered stuff Mr Jingles Sir.

The Emden fascinates me since i got a Revell modelkit of the ship.....that brings back memories...

Jingles i'm happy at least you mentioned Singapore in the Emden's history... I don't think you have ever said that before

I'm sick with bronchitis and a 102 fever ...but u still make me smile jingles

Jingles, the stories never fail to amaze me. Your storytelling is among the best and as a History Major I thank you for doing it right. However - speaking solely in terms of pixel boats: All I see here is an Albany carbon copy (tier II premium one-trick pony)

Love the history lessons, please continue them

Wonderful story, and well-worthy of being retold!

I really think World of Warships needs a Light Cruiser and Heavy Cruiser branch in the tech tree

Love these vids, thanks Jingles

Jingles would make an excellent history teacher!!

G'Day Jingles, Two things - 1) When they brought down the wireless mast, they missed the tennis court - but instead smashed a cache of whiskey (talk about no good deed goes unpunished :) ). 2) HMAS Sydney signaled the SMS Emden three times (by flags, by lights, and finally in plain morse) before opening fire on the beached ship. Last one, three of SMS Emden's guns are on display, and I (personally) have had a good look over the one in Hyde Park in the middle of Sydney. Later, Matt

Again, thx for the history lesson Jingles. Great stuff.

im listening it during work. Always love the history part.

Would make for a great movie or TV-mini-series. :)

another storytime with Admiral Jingles! thank you!

Captain Jingles, may I inform you of the magnificent and epic story of the "Seeadler"? It was a German sailing boat which was tarned as a Norwegian trade ship when WW1 began. When they escaped from the English blockade of Germany they set out to terrorize trade routes in the Atlantic with their secret weaponry..... and boy they were successful. Their Captain, Graf Luckner, was a Gentlemen at its purest. He even kept English and French books on his ship for his war prisoners... even played game with them.... To read the whole story of this captain, his crew and the ship check out a german book called "Die Windjammer" published by Time Life Bücher. I hope you are interested... If yes contact me in private chat and i will send you a copy of it

Great video! I was completely unfamiliar with real history of the Emden. I will admit, like you, the stats kind of turned me off to it. Since I won the ship playing missions I decided to give it a shot. It's a fantastic little boat and I enjoy sailing it.

When I finally figured out what all of those ship name prefixes meant it all started to make sense. USS = United States Ship, so far so easy. HMS = His/Her Majesties Ship, depending on the regent at the time. SMS = Seine Majestät Schiff...basically it's just a straight translation of HMS because back then Germany was still a monarchy

Got it, love it! I like to call these low tier ships "bumpercars" because it describes the way you play them.

As "Donnie Montoya" so rightly says in the comments she is a ship with a rich history! Great to see her back in WoWships and well driven by the Mighty Jingles😀

I still enjoy the story of the Emden and have loved thisship since my Dad got me a book on ships that featured a fold out elevation andplan in the prewar color scheme that is featured in the game. I was a little disappointed that Wargaming didn't let her have her fixed torpedoes. Ithink the Eden may have been the only ship to successfully use submergedtorpedo tubes to hit an enemy when she sank the Russian protected cruiser Zhemchug in Penang.

Von Muller had some kind of honour and I'm loving this story of him and the Emden

I was born and have lived all my life in Madras, a city in Southern India, and have heard about the Emden from my great grandfather. It shot at and reduced to rubble the top story of the Madras High Court and terrorised the fishing villages near Fort St. George, where the important British officers and their families used to reside. Like another person in the comments says, the Emden is still regarded as a powerful and evil entity to be feared. I apologise for my poor English.

About 30-40 years ago I read quite a few books about German warships of WW1 and WW2. Not sure where I read it, It was either a book about the SMS Emden or a book about the WW2 auxiliary cruiser Kormoran. But because it was really strange I still remember it. One of the first ships (if not the first) SMS Emden captured was named Kormoran. During WW2 the auxiliary cruiser Kormoran, which had nothing to do with the prize in WW1 would sink the 2nd cruiser named HMAS Sydney. Funny that you missed that in your Story telling Mr. Jingles ;)

I was born in Penang. There's a Russian memorial on the Esplanade, right on shore where the Zhemchug sank. They had a centenary of the Battle of Penang a while back with a Russian Navy contingent visiting the graves of those who perished. It's kind of a forgotten story here, to be honest. Most people have a greater interest in WW2, mostly due to there still being living memory of that conflict. I do believe there're still pieces of the Mosquet on display in the Penang museum as well. And the old Eastern & Oriental Hotel where the unfortunate Commander Cherkassov watched his ship go up in flames is still there, refurbished and once again serving as a hotel.

Seiner Majestäts Schiff Leichter Kreuzer Emden !

This tale is MASSIVE

Great info. Keep them coming.

Dresden is my family's ancestral home. I'd love to go live there some day, after university.

GREAT.. GREAT story thank you very much for sharing this tail

Jingles you should look up the fate of the second HMAS Sydney, the Leander class light cruiser. Quite a conspiracy-theory ridden end, and as an Australian I can say its a rather embarrassing yet tragic event as well. Considering we only had 6 cruisers in WW2 it was an enormous loss for our navy too.

I take it you've watched the The Great War special on the Emden? Here's hoping we see the SMS Möve in the game one day. Emden really has an epic story behind it. Makes you wonder where the Emdens torpedoes went...

Wasn't he 'D87Newcastle' just a couple weeks ago? He's gonna be cycling through all the ship names now...XD