We return to the late 17th/early 18th century with arguably one of the most infamous examples of early modern warfare EVER! It is a fascinating conflict, and since we all know Louis XIV that much better this time around, I figured it was only right to do it justice. I hope you enjoy the journey - thanksss!Remember also history friends, to make sure that you BEFIT! Visit our website www.wdfpodcast.com Follow us on Twitter @wdfpodcast Find us on Patreon by going to www.patreon.com/WhenDiplomacyFai...
May 30, 2017•36 min
How did Prussia go from a strange Teutonic creation to the cornerstone of Germany, and how was the country brought from a vague term to a national identity? Prussia has been the constant companion of this podcast, especially during its early years from episodes 1-19. This teaser episode demonstrates what's in store for us when the podcast achieves its $2,500 goal - incredible as that may sound - we're going to launch a whole new podcast, and YOU can help. Find us on Patreon and sign up now! Than...
May 29, 2017•23 min
We here at WDF are so privileged and excited to be joined by Turtle Bunbury - one of Ireland's foremost freelance historians and genealogists. Turtle has a wealth of works and experience behind him working in the field of history, and the best place to find out more about him is www.turtlbunbury.com He can also be found on Twitter, @turtlebunburyIn this conversation here we talk about everything, from where Turtle got his name, to his incredible family history, to his love for history, to his op...
May 29, 2017•57 min
Welcome to another discussion episode, because you know you want more! Here we're joined by Ben Jacobs of the Wittenberg to Westphalia podcast, which is a brilliant show you should all love, and which serves as a great prequel in many ways to mine. I hope you'll show Benny boy some love by heading to http://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/Thanksss again to Ben for joining the party and unpacking the man and the lovable scamp - Freddy the Greatest!Remember also history friends, to make s...
May 29, 2017•55 min
Just as we did 5 years ago for episode 5, here us 5 times 5 people talk 5 times about 5 different fives. So you are paying attention? Good! You'll have to, as Sean and I TALK about the Seven Years War in my personal favourite episode together. Check out this classic now, brought to you because some things are too good to leave behind!Remember also history friends, to make sure that you BEFIT! Visit our website www.wdfpodcast.com Follow us on Twitter @wdfpodcast Find us on Patreon by going to www...
May 29, 2017•39 min
In part 2, we ask how Frederick's Prussia, beset by enemies on all sides, could possibly endure what was to come. Meanwhile, Britain does pretty well for itself and France cries itself to sleep. I really enjoyed looking back into this war, so thanksss so much for joining me!Remember also history friends, to make sure that you BEFIT! Visit our website www.wdfpodcast.com Follow us on Twitter @wdfpodcast Find us on Patreon by going to www.patreon.com/WhenDiplomacyFails Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
May 28, 2017•33 min
Looking forward to this one! It's been a long time since we last delved into the world of Frederick the Great, but I'm more than ready to do so again, so come and join me as I tackle arguably one of the greatest feats of endurance of the 18th century! Thanksss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2017•36 min
And here is part deux! We conclude our analysis of the Spanish American war, and in the process wrap up a part of history which still profoundly fascinates me 5 years later. Thanksss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2017•34 min
Welcome to a trip down memory lane - here we revisit the Spanish American War and all that entailed, but before we do that, I have an important story to tell you guys which goes to show exactly what Zack was going through 5 years ago. Thanksss for listening and I hope you guys enjoy it all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2017•40 min
Mark Painter is the extraordinary podcaster responsible for the History of Twentieth Century podcast, and his is a podcast and world you need to familiarise yourself with - hence why I simply needed to get him on here to help us out with the Russians, Japanese and getting down to party of course! Thanksss again for joining us Mark, and if history friends want to show some love they can find him at https://historyofthetwentiethcentury.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
May 26, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Check into this trip through memory lane, as Sean and I recount some of the hits and misses of the Russo Japanese War. Nothing new here per se, but it is a great chance to listen to two friends shooting the breeze on history if you have yet to do so, and of course it's a great exercise in listening for everyone else besides, so give it a listen now! Thanksss!Remember also history friends, to make sure that you BEFIT! Follow us on Twitter @wdfpodcast and find us on Patreon by going to www.patreon...
May 26, 2017•37 min
Welcome back, as the utter stupidity and ineffectiveness of the Russians are laid bare, we also see just how far the Japanese have come since first bursting on the world stage. After this war, nothing would ever be the same again. Thanksss for joining me for it, and I hope you enjoyed it!Remember also history friends, to make sure that you BEFIT! Visit our website www.wdfpodcast.com Follow us on Twitter @wdfpodcast Find us on Patreon by going to www.patreon.com/WhenDiplomacyFails Hosted on Acast...
May 25, 2017•37 min
No Russian accents this time - I swears! It brings me great pleasure and joy to deliver into your ears this remastered version of the Russo-Japanese War in two parts. I hope you enjoy this foray into arguably the most important war before the First World War overshadowed everything. I hope you enjoy it, and remember this is ALSO the 5th birthday of BEFIT - so make sure you do that to celebrate! Thanksss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 25, 2017•36 min
It's been bear time since you and I looked at Hannibal, that obviously Mike Duncan inspired foray into the Ancient World which made absolutely no sense five years and still doesn't make sense, but we're gonna own it and say bring it on Scipio, we're ready for you Hannibal! Let's see what you think of it this time around - thanksssss!Remember also history friends, to make sure that you BEFIT! Visit our website www.wdfpodcast.com Follow us on Twitter @wdfpodcast and find us on Patreon by going to ...
May 24, 2017•54 min
We're both privileged and delighted to be joined by Robin Pierson from the History of Byzantium podcast, which you of course know very well! He's a great history friend and we talk through some fascinating issues ranging from how the Byzantines did diplomacy, to who was just really bad at it. If you somehow don't know Robin, make sure you check him out by going to https://thehistoryofbyzantium.com/Remember also history friends, to make sure that you BEFIT! Visit our website www.wdfpodcast.com Fo...
May 24, 2017•58 min
In this second part we apply what we've learned about Bismarck and his use of psychology and information about his enemies to the international situation in summer 1870, and discover how Bismarck, only through his own sheer force of will, managed to manipulate the entire French Empire into obeying the course he desired. It was of course despicable, but there was also something incredibly fantastic about the whole ordeal, and I believe he's earned himself a miniseries through acting, so let's mak...
May 23, 2017•33 min
Welcome history friends to an incredible two-parter, where we examine in more detail the psychology behind the idea that Bismarck managed to provoke his enemies, chief among them Napoleon III of France, into declaring war against him to touch off the Franco-Prussian War. It is essentially a deep dive which I've always wanted to investigate in more detail, and forms part of what I like to call WDF THINKS, special episodes launched just for this remastered party of ours. It also gives us all a for...
May 23, 2017•27 min
Hello there, as if we couldn't drag out the Franco-Prussian War any further, here I am joined by everyone's favourite podcast machine Travis J Dow, purveyor and publisher of 349 million podcasts - probably, but you can find his stuff at http://www.podcastnik.com/Here we have a great conversation about all things Franco, some things Prussian and of course a whopper dosage of Bismarck. Let me know what you think, as there's plenty more to come! Thanksss again to Travis for taking part in the 5th b...
May 23, 2017•1 hr 5 min
It's the ultimate question, and if I cannot answer it there's not much point in going any further. If you, like me, have ever been confronted with the idea that history, the study or pursuit of it, is somehow not worthwhile, then this episode is for you. It's my defence, my apology and my declaration in total favour of history, and it's a determined reminder that WDF is WHERE HISTORY THRIVES! So I hope you'll give it a listen and see for yourself that history is both immensely worthwhile and tho...
May 22, 2017•40 min
Part 2 of the war sees our focus take us into military matters, as well as the way in which the situation was manipulated by Bismarck so that the Iron Chancellor could get exactly what he wanted. Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2017•32 min
As promised, essentially a re-injection of this episode back into the feed, so that my earlier clear out doesn't remove them altogether, or take away the opportunity for future listeners to listen in. It was a great time 5 years ago and I still enjoy these now, so I hope you'll enjoy 20 year old Zack talk with his good friend Sean about all things Franco, Prussian and War, even if we didn't quite know what all these things meant! Remember also history friends, to make sure that you BEFIT! Follow...
May 22, 2017•43 min
Here we are! The first remastered episode of our special and the official beginning of a very exciting project from WDF. Now that we're finally here I can shut up about it all, and introduce you back into the world which we were last a part of...5 years ago. Thankssss for making all of this possible history friends, and remember to support us at WDF is you are as excited as I am to begin!Remember also history friends, to make sure that you BEFIT! Visit our website www.wdfpodcast.com Follow us on...
May 21, 2017•33 min
How about that! We have none other than Mr History of English Podcast himself, Kevin Stroud on the podcast, because this is the best birthday ever and you are all invited! It should be added, that this is Part 1 of 2, and that the second part is available exclusively for Patrons. I gotta be businesslike at some point history friends, but you can rest assured that those Patrons who are now feasting upon the second part of Mr Stroud's interview are really glad they signed up! I hope you're not too...
May 20, 2017•34 min
Welcome friends, to another episode designed to keep the excitement levels high as we count down to the official launch of the Remastered birthday project on Monday, 22nd May(Unless of course you are a Diplomat or higher rank on Patreon - in which case it's all available to you right NOW!)Here you'll find a curious audio experiment - you see, over the last 5 years we've been through a lot together, and as a podcast WDF has grown and morphed into something miles beyond my expectations. To illustr...
May 19, 2017•45 min
You and I have come a long way since our very first full length episode on the 1314 Battle of Bannockburn was released first on the History of England Podcast, and then in WDF's feed on 19th May 2012. Here we revisit that chapter of history - exactly 5 years on. I've learned a lot in those five years, and this is essentially an exercise which you may or may not enjoy, where I pretty much take the piss out of my self. Give it a listen and see what you think, as we kick off our craziest project IN...
May 18, 2017•52 min
This is it! Finally after all the waiting, all the work, all the preparation, all the stress, all the hints, all the excitement and all the curious riddles, we are LIVE! This is WDF Remastered, and this project has five weeks to run wild! Within this introduction episode you will learn all there is to know about what I've got planned for this incredible project, and you patrons have it super good, as every single episode is released RIGHT NOW to you guys. To the regular listeners, you guys are i...
May 17, 2017•34 min
History friends, this is probably the most exciting Teaser we've ever hosted, so stick around for a sneak preview of what's to come in our 5th Birthday, and remember that Diplomats have got it made, so come and visit us if you want to see for yourself just what we got cookin'! Thankssss!Join up by visiting www.patreon.com/WhenDiplomacyFails and make sure to tweet us about how excited you are about the contents of this episode by using @wdfpodcastYou're all awesome, and after this bomb, I can't w...
May 15, 2017•14 min
This is it, the final episode in the series - a massive blowout of all we've seen and experienced so far, and a fitting conclusion to such an incredible conflict!Within this episode, we bring the narratives together and reveal that, although it had taken all this time to arrive at such a destination, Europe was no closer to peace than it had been in 1672. While the treaties were of course hammered out, troubling clouds remained on the horizon, yet what no power could deny was the fact that behin...
May 14, 2017•44 min
Within this latest episode we examine Charles' ongoing struggles with Parliament, and the domestic woes of Britain that saw Danby face off with the other lobby group led by Shaftesburg, Buckingham and the French Ambassador Barillon. These men all agitated for different reasons towards their stated policy of preference, but the international situation continued to advance apace of their concerns. Louis' recent gains in Ghent and Ypres remained a constant pressure on the allies, and Paris fully in...
May 14, 2017•39 min
Within this episode we continue our examination of the political and diplomatic implications of the marriage – what Louis XIV thought about it, and how certain figures in Britain wished to build upon the marriage, thus making it into an Anglo-Dutch alliance, which incidentally, incredible as it may sound, would be the end result. Have a listen and make sure to let me know what you all thought!Remember history friends, make sure you BEFIT!Support us on Patreon and access the Xtra feed:www.patreon...
May 07, 2017•33 min
