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The Great War Podcast

Daniel Clark•thegreatwarpodcast.podbean.com
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The Great War Podcast provides a mostly chronological overview of the origins, battles and consequences of the First World War. It will cover the years between 1890 up to the 1920s.

This podcast is an independent production. All episodes are researched, written and produced by Daniel Clark. Any errors are my fault alone. All discrepancies will be addressed.

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thegreatwarpodcast@outlook.com

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17: War of the Eagles

Our first look at events on the Eastern front; The Austrians humiliate themselves against the Serbs. While in East Prussia, the Russians are annihilated at Tannenberg.

Dec 08, 2014•21 min

16: Massacre of the Innocents

The lines stagnate across the Western theatre.Near the Belgian town of Ypres, German and British troops learn a harsh reality. Please note: The Asine runs west of Verdun, not east as I state in the episode. -Dan Map of Western theatre (Sept-Nov 1914) Right click to view in full. Mass grave at Langemark German Cemetery

Nov 28, 2014•19 min

15: Those Long August Days

The war on the Western Front opens up, as the German army cruises through Belgium to the gates of Paris. The allies unveil a new secret weapon on the battlefield. I apologize for the delay this week. I had a heck of a time getting all this stuff sorted out but this is a much better version then I what had originally written. -Dan Map of the Western Theater, August-September 1914. Note the borders have been modified to to reflect 1914....

Nov 19, 2014•23 min

14: To Constantinople With Love

Two German battle cruisers escape the pursuit of the Royal Navy and seek refuge at Constantinople. The entry of the Ottoman Empire by November 1914, ensures that fighting would no longer be restricted to the European continent.

Nov 05, 2014•14 min

13: Into the Abyss: Part 2 of 2.

We conclude our discussion of the July Crisis by looking at events in Britain and offer an answer to why the war broke out.

Oct 24, 2014•23 min

13: Into the Abyss: Part 1 of 2.

A century after the Napoleonic Wars, the Concert of Europe crumbles in a matter of weeks following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

Oct 03, 2014•25 min

12: To The Precipice

Before killing off Franz Ferdinand, we take a look at some of the domestic issues effecting the Great Powers on the eve of July 1914.

Sep 23, 2014•19 min

11: The Balkan Wars

On the heels of the Italian invasion of Libya, a collection of Balkan nations declare war on the Ottoman Empire. A "very" basic map of the First Balkan War. October 1912-May 1913.

Sep 11, 2014•24 min

10: A Long Year

In an attempt to establish themselves as a great power, Italy declared war on the Ottomans in September of 1911. The subsequent invasion exposed Italian armed forces as logistically weak and unprepared in the event of a general European war. Watching events from a far, the Balkan states begin to contemplate plans for an attack on the Turks of their own. Map of Libyan campaign (From the sources which I could piece together) Zeppelin bombarding Turkish positions near Tobruk (Wikipedia Commons)...

Aug 19, 2014•25 min•Season 1Ep. 10

09: The Bosnian Crisis

The annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by the Austro-Hungarians is another humiliation for Russia, and leaves the Serbs seething toward the Habsburg monarch. Map of Russian interests.

Aug 11, 2014•26 min

08: Dreadnoughts and What Nots

With the war in the Far East raging in the background, Germany attempts to drive a wedge between France and its allies, but only succeeds in bringing them closer together. I know I had stated there would be no episode this week, but unfortunately the long weekend plans fell through . -Dan Beyond the Foxholes Podcast : http://www.breakthroughassault.co.uk/p/beyond-foxholes-podcast.html

Aug 04, 2014•30 min•Ep. 8

05: The End of Isolation

With events in Asia threatening the status quo, Great Britain would find itself in desperate need of an ally. * I apologize for this episode being behind schedule. We'll be back on track for Monday!*

Jul 16, 2014•24 min•Season 1Ep. 5

03: Woe Unto My Poor Grandchildren

After the formation of Germany, Bismarck's primary concern was finding a place for the Second Reich in Europe; events in the Balkans would drive the Austro-Hungarians into a military alliance by 1879.

Jun 30, 2014•22 min

02: The Chess Master

The revolts of 1848 paved the way for the formation of Germany under the leadership of Otto von Bismarck. The events surrounding German unification play a major role in the political atmosphere leading up to 1890. **I have added some introductory music and changed my recording software so I hope you will hear an improvement.

Jun 23, 2014•24 min

01: The Shot Heard Around the World

The inaugural episode of The Great War Podcast sets the stage for the First World War, beginning with the 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the initial underestimation of its global impact. It then backtracks to the 19th century, exploring the European balance of power established after the Napoleonic Wars and the Congress of Vienna. The discussion highlights the strategic decisions made to prevent future conflicts, the re-drawing of borders, and the emergence of intricate alliance systems that would ultimately entangle the continent.

Jun 11, 2014•20 min
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