WDF 20.2: SPECIAL= The First World War Part Two: 1896-1905

When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

Zack Twamley

Phd, International Relations, Korean War, European History, 17th Century, 18th Century, Politics, 20th Century, Thirty Years' War, History, 19th Century, War, First World War

4.8 • 773 Ratings

🗓️ 9 January 2013

⏱️ 53 minutes

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And we're back! Speeding back into your ears is the second part of my WW1 special, so I hope you enjoy it. This time we look at German naval plans (way more interesting than it sounds) Germany's plans for America, Britain's dilemma in Europe and the usual messy sidenotes that go with it. Please let me know what you thought!Remember history friends, you can help this podcast and ensure that this is where history thrives! Support us by going to www.patreon.com/WhenDiplomacyFailsFollow me on Twitter @wdfpodcastAnd visit our official website www.wdfpodcast.com Get bonus content on Patreon

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1:37.6	Hello and welcome to the When Diplomacy Fails Special on World War I, episode 20.2, 1896 to 1905. We have a lot of stuff to get through
1:48.6	today, so I figure we just jump right in there and do it. I will now take you to the year, 1896.
1:57.5	Britain in the late 1890s was engaged in a ferocious war in South Africa with the Bowers.
2:02.6	Italy was engaged in a disastrous war in Ethiopia.
2:05.6	America would go on to fight Spain in 1898.
2:09.6	Everyone was keeping a close eye on China.
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