WDF 25.0: SPECIAL= The 30 Years War Part One: The End of the 16th Century

When Diplomacy Fails: Introduction: When Diplomacy Fails Podcast is the historical brainchild of Zack Twamley, BA, MA all round awesome guy, and it takes on different wars throughout history as its focus. International relations, diplomacy, the outbreak of war and the characters behind... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

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WDF 20.8: SPECIAL= The First World War Part Eight: 1917: Welcome friends of history, to 1917 in World War One. This time we cover Passchendaele, America and Russia, as well as the juicy diplomatic bits in between. Hope you enjoy it and perhaps even learn something new too! Also, stick around at the end for... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

56 min listen

WDF 25.4: SPECIAL= The 30 Years War Part Five: 1620-1623: Wow it's great to be back! Here we bring you up to speed on the years that would make the 30 years war; the building blocks of the conflict if you will! We see a Winter King, a broken Truce and a worsening geopolitical situation that Ferdinand in... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

64 min listen

WDF 20.5: SPECIAL= The First World War Part Five: Over Before Christmas: Here we ACTUALLY are, apologies for that glitch, welcome to the wonderful world of post July crisis, where we look at the opening salvos of the war that was meant to be over before the leaves fall and all that. Thanksss! Remember history friends, you... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

56 min listen

WDF 20.2: SPECIAL= The First World War Part Two: 1896-1905: 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 Eu... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

53 min listen

WDF 20.6: SPECIAL= The First World War Part Six: 1915: Welcome to the special, today we examine a ton of angles surrounding WW1 in 1915; expect to see some Gallipoli and some ships and some Germans and some Americans. I will give nothing away! Let me know what you thought, thankssss Remember history... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

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WDF 20.7: SPECIAL= The First World War Part Seven: 1916: Hello again, and welcome to 1916. We've got a lot to cover today, and we zip all over what was by 1916 a very global war, so come and join us already! Apologies for the cold, I'm practicing my sexy voice. Thankssss! Remember history friends, ... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

52 min listen

WDF 23: The Greek War of Independence: Here we are in Greece! This time we look at the worsening diplomatic and social situation that led to the Greek war for indepedence and the general international concerns over what Russia was doing in the world. Take a look and let me know what you... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

71 min listen

WDF 25.75: SPECIAL= The 30 Years War Part Twelve: 1635-1638: Back so soon? Today we look at the results of Nordlingen, how France justified war and how Sweden and the Dutch tried to hold on despite the new Imperial onslaught. Thanksss! Remember history friends, you can help this podcast and ensure that this is... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

76 min listen

WDF 25.45: SPECIAL= The 30 Years War Part Six: TALK ONE: Surprise! Sean joins me for a TALK episode as we run through Europe's pressing issues up to around 1625. Take it for a spin if you want to fill in the gaps and revise in time for the heavy hitters coming your way soon! Thankssss Remember history... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

72 min listen

WDF 25.92: SPECIAL= The 30 Years War Part Fifteen: Making Westphalia I: So much happens in the years 1645-48 that I elected to split it into 4 more manageable episodes rather than 2 large ones. We jump into the first part here; we establish the major ideas that were going around at the time, and we introduce you to what... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

48 min listen

WDF 25.6: SPECIAL= The 30 Years War Part Nine: 1630-32 I: History friends! Great to be back with our second double batch 3 weeks later. Today we examine the diplomacy like never before; everyone gets a look in, so sit back and relax as everyone talks very nicely for selfish reasons. Thanksss Remember history... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

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WDF 20.9: SPECIAL= The First World War Part Nine: 1918: Welcome back history friends, to the final solo episode on WW1: 1918. We look at the Duo's ever increasing monopoly on all things German, and the diplomacy that brought Russia down, as well as the final German offensive of the war. Hope you enjoy ... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

80 min listen

WDF 20.99: SPECIAL= The First World War Part Ten: TALK: Welcome history friends, to the FINAL episode on WW1, episode 20.99 (that's right I ran out of numbers) TALK. This time Sean and I run through pretty much everything in World War One, in my desperate attempt to cram 3 months of goodness into one... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

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WDF 25.65: SPECIAL= The 30 Years War Part Ten: 1630-32 II: Today we look at Gustavus' legend, imperial goings on and many other issues, as well as the diplomacy you all know and love. Take a bite of me and enojoy! Remember history friends, you can help this podcast and ensure that this is where history... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

75 min listen

WDF 24: The Spanish Armada: Hello history friends, here we are at last to cover the next aspect of our 16th century narrative: the Spanish Armada. Think you know the story? Have a listen, you may surprise yourself. Today we are packed with the kind of diplomacy you love so what... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

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WDF 20.4: SPECIAL= The First World War Part Four: The July Crisis of 1914: And here we are! In this episode are the ridiculous people that are responsible for the bloodiest century in human history, so be sure to thank them, as you listen to diplomacy failing miserably. Thanksss. Remember history friends, you can help this... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

56 min listen

WDF 22: The Dutch Revolt: Hello history friends, and welcome to the wonderful story of the Dutch. At times it can get a tad confusing, but in terms of significant events in Medieval Europe there's few that come close to the importance of this little grouping of provinces.... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

79 min listen

WDF 25.2: SPECIAL= The 30 Years War Part Three: Years of Armed Neutrality: Welcome to the long awaited third installment of the TYW special! Today we look at Scandinavia and the history of that region; what it meant for the rest of Europe and how Europe saw it. We also look at the truce between the Dutch and Spanish, the... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

66 min listen

WDF 20.1: SPECIAL= The First World War Part One: 1886-1895: Welcome all! Thanks for stopping by, for the first of nine episodes on the first world war. Instead of reflecting on the mammoth tusk (get it?) in front of me, I intead march on with international diplomacy across the world, as well as covering... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

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WDF 20.3: SPECIAL= The First World War Part Three: 1906-1913: Here we are with part 3/9! Today we jump all over the world, first to Morocco, then the Balkans, then Morocco and then the Balkans again! So just two places really...but still fascinating in its impact on what would soon become the great war.... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

50 min listen

WDF 25.0: SPECIAL= The 30 Years War Part One: The End of the 16th Century: With a longer title than the war itself, we are finally here with the first of nine parts on the 30 Years War!!! I am very excited, so join me as we look at the rebuilding of France, the failures of Liz' fightback policies, the war within Ireland ... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

67 min listen

WDF 25.3: SPECIAL= The 30 Years War Part Four: Defenestrating Prague, Again: And we're back with part 4 of the 30 years war special! This time we look at the apparent cause of the war, at least in the beginning. We look at Bohemia, a lovely place, generally, and then analyse Freddy's decision to accept the crown of Bo... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

74 min listen

WDF 25.85: SPECIAL= The 30 Years War Part Fourteen: 1642-1645: Nobody told them that Westphalia was due to be signed in a few short years, so there's still plenty going on! Spain continues to shrivel up, while France desperately goes it alone thanks to Swedish preocupation with... well I won't spoil the ... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

67 min listen

WDF 25.98: SPECIAL= The 30 Years War Part Eighteen: Westphalia, Made: Finally, it's been a long time in the making, but we can at last bring you the final part of the WDF special on the TYW. Herein lies the tales that wrap up the most destructive, but also the most important, conflict in the 17th century. Here my... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

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WDF 25.94: SPECIAL= The 30 Years War Part Sixteen: Making Westphalia II: We continue our narrative here, as everyone decides what it will take to make them make love not war. The Ottomans make a cameo too! What's not to love? Thanks! Remember history friends, you can help this podcast and ensure that this is where hist... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

47 min listen

WDF 25.55: SPECIAL= The 30 Years War Part Eight: The End of the 1620's II: Part Two of 25.5 looks at Ferdinand's 'fruits of victory' within the HRE: the Edict of Restitution and the problems it was soon to pose. We then examine the changing diplomatic and strategic situation for the Habsburgs, and outline how t... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

58 min listen

WDF 22.5: TALK The Dutch Revolt: SUCCESS! Welcome to the suplementary TALK episode on the Dutch Revolt that myself and my often present host Sean did on a rare sunny day. We hope you enjoy the ins and outs of the detail we go into, let us know what you thought as always!... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

45 min listen

WDF Presents: July Crisis Project #7: Tisza's Pressure: On 7th July Austro-Hungarian statesmen met to discuss the previous events and formulate policy. The result was a fundamental transformation of how the Habsburgs planned on representing themselves in the coming days. Remember history friends, you can... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

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WDF 25.8: SPECIAL= The 30 Years War Part Thirteen: 1638-1642: Welcome back! Here we look at the years 1638-42; what everyone was doing and why. Of particular mention is the Spanish ruin in the face of its angry so-called friends, as well as the numerous meetings that would soon form the backbone of Westphalia.... by When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

70 min listen

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