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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 a lost Czech legion, watch as Britain bombards Chinese forts in service to the Opium trade, and find out if a war actually started because of a football result.Expect bravery, incompetence, fascinating figures and incredible drama.By James Barton, proud History Nerd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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