71.1 Franco-Prussian War 1870-71 - Background

71.1 Franco-Prussian War 1870-71 - Background

Following Prussia's victory at Königgrätz in 1866, the North German Confederation became an instrument for Prussian dominance. All northern German states not directly annexed by Prussia were put in the new Confederation in which Berlin assumed control of their foreign and military affairs, and most of their internal ones as well. A solid block of Prussian territory stretched now between France and Belgium in the west to Russian Lithuania in the east.

Tensions rise between Paris and Berlin, and Napoleon III of France blunders into a war against Germany for which he is not prepared


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Music composed by Brahms Symphony nr 3, parts of the 2nd and 3rd movements

Picture - German troops at Torcy, in September 1870

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50.3 Build-up to the Battle of Khotyn 1621

50.3 Build-up to the Battle of Khotyn 1621

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50.2 Ottoman Empire - Beginning of the Decline

50.2 Ottoman Empire - Beginning of the Decline

A succession of weak rulers begins the gradual decline of the Ottoman Empire. Their fight with the Habsburgs for control of Hungary continues with the Long Turkish War 1593-1606 Hosted on Acast. See a...

14 Helmi 202028min

50.1 The Cossacks

50.1 The Cossacks

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49.5 Anglo-Spanish War 1585-1604

49.5 Anglo-Spanish War 1585-1604

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9 Elo 201930min

49.4 The Spanish Armada 1588

49.4 The Spanish Armada 1588

The famous attempted invasion of England by the Spanish Armada in 1588 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Elo 201931min

49.3 Spain Fights Back against the Dutch Rebels

49.3 Spain Fights Back against the Dutch Rebels

The Duke of Parma (pictured), sent by Philip II of Spain, makes good progress putting down tough resistance in the Dutch Revolt. Spanish success prompts Elizabeth I to get more involved Hosted on Acas...

19 Heinä 201920min

49.2 The Dutch Revolt Begins

49.2 The Dutch Revolt Begins

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5 Heinä 201918min

49.1 The Reign of Mary of England and Philip Habsburg

49.1 The Reign of Mary of England and Philip Habsburg

The kingdoms of England and Spain are allies during the reign of Mary I of England and her husband Philip Habsburg, son of Emperor Charles V. Mary, however, dies childless and is succeeded by her sist...

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