

Episode 955: World War 1 - Part 2 - Bismarck, Russia and France w/ Thomas777
6 snips Oct 1, 2023
Revisionist historian and fiction writer, Thomas777, continues the series on World War 1, focusing on the tensions between Germany, Russia, and France in the late 1800s. The podcast explores the strained relationship between Germany and France after the Franco-Prussian War, France's peculiar nationalism, potential alliances, and the impact of political alliances on the road to World War 1.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Tensions Between Germany and France
04:06 • 5min
The Post-Franco-Prussian War Landscape
09:35 • 5min
France's Peculiar Nationalism and Containment Efforts towards Germany
14:49 • 3min
Potential Alliances and the Franco-Russian Alliance
17:57 • 18min
The Impact of Political Alliances on the Road to World War 1
35:40 • 25min
Tensions and Alliances Leading to World War 1
01:00:52 • 18min
Discussion on the immediate catalyst for the war and updates on website, podcast, and YouTube channel
01:19:06 • 2min