Forgotten Wars

Forgotten Wars

By James BartonEducationHistory
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Forgotten Wars episodes

  • The Second Opium War Part 2 - Beijing Bound
    The allies thought the war was over, they were wrong. After a disastrous defeat at the Taku Forts, France and Britain will send new armies to march on Beijing.

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    34 min
  • The Second Opium War Part 1 - Poppy's, Poison & Pirates
    We return to the South China Seas where war is once again brewing in the name of the Poppy. Find out how a pirate ship and a slap started a whole new conflict between the Britain, France and China.

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    27 min
  • The Invasion of Grenada - Reagan to the Rescue?
    Its 1983; Big shoulder pads are cool, Return of the Jedi is in the cinema's, the Cold War is still raging and America is about to invade the small Caribbean Island of Grenada. Join me for a tale of voodoo, UFO's, revolution and Cold War intrigue.

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    45 min
  • The First Italo-Ethiopian War - The Road to Adowa
    Its 1896 and Italy is determined to build a new Roman Empire at the expense of the ancient kingdom of Ethiopia. The scene is set for an epic contest that will change both nations forever.

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    49 min
  • The First Opium War Part 4 - Roaring Lion, Falling Dragon
    The First Opium War enters its final stages as the British fight their way towards Nanking. Join me for a tale of attack monkeys, corruption on an epic scale and a good candidate for the worst general in Chinese history.

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    36 min
  • The First Opium War Part 3 - The Battle for Canton
    Imperial forces launch a huge surprise attack on British forces as the sides battle for Canton. Out of this inferno a Chinese legend will born and British views will harden as they decide to strike at the very heart of the Middle Kingdom

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    33 min
  • The First Opium War Part 2 - The Empire Strikes Back
    After being driven from Canton and taking refuge on the barren island of Hong Kong, Britain declares war on China in the name of the poppy. Soon both governments are struggling to wage a conflict neither wanted, but that is now taking on a life of its own, as British forces approach the very gates of Canton itself.

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    30 min
  • The Rif War Part 2 - Viva la Muerte!
    Spain endures a bitter retreat after the disaster at Anual, while their foe Abd el Krim reaches the height of his power. However, in his hubris, he will make a fatal mistake that will doom his Rif Republic.

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    46 min
  • The Rif War Part 1 Madness in the Mountains
    Join me as we head into the mountains of the Rif for our 10th episode. Spain thinks conquering northern Morocco will be easy, but is soon facing devastating defeats, a General who loses his mind and one of the greatest guerilla forces in history.

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    51 min

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Forgotten Wars covers the conflicts overlooked in popular history. Journey to World War One in East Africa with an undefeated German General, trek across Siberia during the Russian Revolution with…