Russian Civil War
After the First World War ended on the Western Front on November 11th, 1918, and on other fronts at around that same time, Europe did not just suddenly go back to the relative peace of 1914.
Episodes
A collection of 156 posts
J.R.R. Tolkien
One of my favorite authors would serve during the war, taking part in the Battle of the Somme. In this episode, an Episode 200 special, I take some time to talk about his experiences during the war and how it influenced his works.
Patreon Preview: Cavalry Pt. 4
Part 4 of our examination of the role of cavalry during the war.
Patreon Preview: Cavalry Pt. 3
Part 3 of our examination of the role of cavalry during the war.
Patreon Preview: Cavalry Pt. 2
Of all of the military arms that took part in the war the cavalry is perhaps the most ridiculed, but is that a fair assessment?
Patreon Preview: Cavalry Pt. 1
Of all of the military arms that took part in the war the cavalry is perhaps the most ridiculed, but is that a fair assessment?
Episode 199: Versailles Pt. 16 - Legacies
We come now to the end as we chronicle the last days before Germany signed their treaty.
Episode 198: Versailles Pt. 15 - Reparations
The most discussed feature of the German treaty was the details of the expected reparations.
Episode 197: Versailles Pt. 14 - Last but Not Least
Many topics were discussed at the Paris Peace Conference, none were considered more important than what to do about Germany.
Episode 196: Versailles Pt. 13 - Russia
Alone of the countries that had entered the war against Germany, Russia was not invited to Paris. In this episode we discuss why.
Episode 195: Versailles Pt. 12 - Between Two Giants
Between Bolshevik Russia and a defeated Germany the Poles were trying to create a new country, and they it would be a long road.
Episode 194: Versailles Pt. 11 - Shadows of an Empire
There were many countries trying to carve out their own place in post-war Eastern Europe.