WDF 28.90: The Second Anglo-Dutch War XI
Welcome to this episode (11/12) on the Second Anglo Dutch War! Herein we examine the first half of 1666, and the efforts both sides made to bring about an effective victory that would bring them an ad...
9 Loka 201639min
WDF 28.85: The Second Anglo-Dutch War X
In this episode (10/12) we examine autumn 1665, and how the indefatigable Johan de Witt managed to balance the different parties of opinion at home. We hear about the difficulties in getting the Frenc...
2 Loka 201632min
WDF 28.80: The Second Anglo-Dutch War IX
In this episode on the Second A-D War (9/12) we look at the opening moves of the war, with a British naval victory, plague in London and Dutch stubbornness. What does the first year of the war say abo...
25 Syys 201631min
WDF 28.7: The Second Anglo-Dutch War VIII
In this episode (8/12) we examine how in the final year of semi peace, Britain and the Netherlands finally came to blows. It's a story of court conspiracy, costly bluff, underestimation, foreign theat...
17 Syys 201639min
WDF 28.6: The Second Anglo-Dutch War VII
Welcome to ep 7/12! As we make our way through the story, I may have gotten a tad excited. Good lord that intro, how did I do? Please forgive me, as within this episode we examine the important backgr...
11 Syys 201644min
WDF 28.5: The Second Anglo-Dutch War VI
Welcome to the war! (almost) episode 6/12 is here, and herein we examine how Johan de Witt of Holland managed to pile the pressure onto Denmark, as the campaign for the hearts and minds of Frederick I...
4 Syys 201645min
WDF 28.4: The Second Anglo-Dutch War V
Welcome to episode 5/12! Herein we examine the unnatural lengths Charles II of GB went to in order to acquire the diplomatic insulation against the Dutch that he thought he needed. While Charles worke...
27 Elo 201657min
WDF 28.3: The Second Anglo-Dutch War IV
In this episode (4/12) we look at Charles II's marriage and alliance with Portugal, and how while on the surface it may seem like another example of Charlie coming under his cousin's spell, the truth ...
21 Elo 201641min
