Forgotten Wars

Feb 27 2025 11 ep. 37 mins 23
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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

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