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by Carl Rylett
A podcast on European conflicts from the perspective of each side to provide an alternative to the traditional national narratives. Going chronologically from the Ancient Greeks onwards I described to some extent how each battle was won or lost by particular decisions, tactics, technology or fortune. But the aim of each main narrative will be to place each battle in the context of the overall history of Europe.New series on the Interwar Years 1918-1945 begins 18th July 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- 4 days ago24 min
83.5 Germany's Descent into Dictatorship
International negotiations lead to the Kellogg-Briand pact, bringing hope for eternal peace in Europe. However, Germany suffers the double blow of its most able statesman Gustav Stresemann, together with the economic fallout of the Wall Street Crash. Political instability leads to President Hindenburg choosing his own cabinet and so sideline parliament. Hitler's Nazi party break through in elections in September 1930 Picture: Gustav Stresemann signing the Kellogg-Briand pactwww.historyeurope.netwww.patreon.com/historyeuropehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-history-of-europe-key-battles/id788893946Opening Music: The Charlston. End Music by Nico Vettese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago27 min
83.4 Post WW1 Germany, President Hindenburg
President Ebert dies of illness, prompting a presidential election, which is won by the former WW1 military commander Paul von Hindenburg. International negotiations continue, culminating in the Treaty of Locarno, in which France, Germany and Belgium agreed never to attack each other again. Germany joins the League of Nations, and Hitler re-asserts his authority over the National Socialist Party.Picture: President Paul von Hindenbergwww.historyeurope.netwww.patreon.com/historyeuropehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-history-of-europe-key-battles/id788893946Opening Music: The Charlston. End Music by Nico Vettese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago29 min
83.3 Germany's Reparations Problems
Post World War One Germany Struggles to pay the reparations demanded in the Treaty of Versailles.Picture: President Ebert asked Gustav Stresemann, leader of the DVP party, who formed a government coalition in 1923www.historyeurope.netwww.patreon.com/historyeuropehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-history-of-europe-key-battles/id788893946Opening Music: The Charlston. End Music by Nico Vettese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 15, 202625 min
83.2 Early Weimar Republic and Adolf Hitler
The early years of Adolf Hitler as he becomes politically active and joins the Nazi party. Meanwhile the Weimar Republic struggles with harsh post-war conditions and attempted uprisings from both the Left and Right.Photo: German police sent to put down a left-wing rebellion known as the March Actionwww.historyeurope.netwww.patreon.com/historyeuropehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-history-of-europe-key-battles/id788893946Opening Music: The Charlston. End Music by Nico Vettese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 8, 202629 min
83.1 Birth of the Weimar Republic
After World War One, political upheaval in Germany leads to the overthrow of the German monarchy and establishment of a new republic based in the town of Weimar.Photo: Proclamation of Weimar Republic, 9 November 1918.www.historyeurope.netwww.patreon.com/historyeuropehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-history-of-europe-key-battles/id788893946Opening Music: The Charlston. End Music by Nico Vettese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 20, 202627 min
82.2 Fascism in Italy in 1920s
Mussolini consolidates his control of Italy, using a combination of intimidation, violence and occasional compromise to establish an authoritarian regime. He introduces a number of projects to boost Italy, including strengthing the currency, agricultural refor, after-work clubs and family planning, with mixed results. He also embarked on an expansionist foreign policy.Picture: Mussolini with the fascist youthOpening Music: The Charlston. End Music by Nico Vettesewww.historyeurope.netwww.patreon.com/c/historyeuropehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-history-of-europe-key-battles/id788893946 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 11, 202625 min
82.1 Rise of Fascism in Italy, Mussolini's March on Rome
After World War One Italy suffered social unrest due to economic hardship and nationalism. Benito Mussolini led a new Fascist movement which took power in the March on Rome in October 1922Picture: Benito MussoliniOpening Music: The Charlston. End Music by Nico Vettesewww.historyeurope.netwww.patreon.com/c/historyeuropehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-history-of-europe-key-battles/id788893946 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Feb 13, 202625 min
81.3 The Irish Civil War
A delegation from Ireland meet the British and make an agreement for Irish autonomy but makes a compromise to keep under under the British Crown.The Irish break into two sides, one supporting the treaty, one opposing it and demanding full independence and a republic. The ensuing Irish Civil War left a bitter legacy.Picture: Bombing of the Four CourtsOpening Music: The Charlston. End Music by Nico Vettesewww.historyeurope.netwww.patreon.com/c/historyeuropehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-history-of-europe-key-battles/id788893946 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About A History of Europe Key Battles
A podcast on European conflicts from the perspective of each side to provide an alternative to the traditional national narratives. Going chronologically from the Ancient Greeks onwards I described to some extent how each battle was won or lost by particular decisions, tactics, technology or fortune. But the aim of each main narrative will be to place each battle in the context of the overall history of Europe.New series on the Interwar Years 1918-1945 begins 18th July 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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