

Radio War Nerd EP 443 — France's Wars in Chad, feat. Nathaniel Powell
10 snips May 9, 2024
Guest Nathaniel Powell, an expert on France's military involvement in Chad, discusses the historical conflicts in Chad, including figures like Gaddafi. They explore the strategic role of French troops, neo-colonial relationships, and the impact of French interventions in Chad post-independence.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
France's Military Interventions in Africa
02:07 • 16min
French Military Influence in Chad
17:49 • 22min
Challenges and Rebellions in Chad under Tumblebye's Rule
39:33 • 3min
History of Armed Forces in Chad
42:37 • 26min
Exploring the Yondo Ritual and Post-French Intervention in Chad
01:08:48 • 2min
The Rise, Paranoia, and Downfall of a Leader: An Intricate Political Narrative
01:11:08 • 2min
French Intervention in Chad and Libyan Influence
01:13:15 • 19min