

Episode 212 - The War of the Triple Alliance Part 3: Send in the Canoes!
Jun 13, 2022
In a wild exploration of the War of the Triple Alliance, the hosts discuss the absurdity of Solano Lopez's ill-fated suicide canoes. They hilariously recount General Robles getting lost during an invasion and connect it to managing a fast-food restaurant. Personal anecdotes from quirky Pennsylvania and Kentucky add humor, alongside tales of chaotic naval blunders and the grim realities of war. The gripping final moments of a defiant leader facing execution serve as a darkly comedic highlight, painting a vivid picture of chaos and poor decision-making in history.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
From Family Remedies to Battlefield Strategies: The War of the Triple Alliance
01:33 • 2min
Misadventures in Military Strategy and Fast Food Stories
03:11 • 3min
Quirky Tales from Pennsylvania and Kentucky
05:56 • 2min
Humor and Chaos in Historical Narratives
07:55 • 2min
The Final Moments of a Defiant Leader
09:30 • 2min
Chaos at Sea: Missteps in Naval Warfare
11:17 • 13min
Chaos and Leadership in War
24:14 • 18min
Chaos of the Battle of Ytay
41:46 • 16min
Chaos and Despair in the War of the Triple Alliance
57:41 • 22min