The Great War Podcast

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September 11, 2014 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.

24 min
August 19, 2014 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)

26 min
August 11, 2014 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.

26 min
August 04, 2014 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
30 min
July 28, 2014 07: Win the War, Lose the Peace
The Russo-Japanese War provides us with a chilling glimpse into the nature of industrial warfare.
30 min
July 21, 2014 06: Opposites Attract Part 2: The Anglo French Cordiale
After nearly coming to blows at Fashoda, the French and English decide to put aside their grievances. In the Far East, Japan and Russia declare war.
25 min
July 16, 2014 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!*
24 min
July 07, 2014 04: Opposites Attract: The Franco-Russian Alliance
In 1890 Wilhelm II dismissed Bismarck, allowing the French to break out of isolation; the British face a looming crisis in the years after 1894.

23 min
June 30, 2014 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.

22 min
June 23, 2014 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.
24 min

About The Great War Podcast

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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.