#57: 3 August 1914 I - Illusions and Delusion
The German army was firmly in control of German policy, but its next steps were obvious to any contemporary with even the slightest grasp of the situation. The detour into Belgium had been flagged lon...
28 Apr 202533min
#56: 2 August 1914 IV - Let Loose World Madness
Even as Moltke examined Germany's strategic options, the world was turning against Germany. Berlin pressed its case by pointing out the Russian sins of dishonesty and pre-emption, but was anyone liste...
21 Apr 202554min
#55: 2 August 1914 III - Lichnowsky's Last Stand
While Germany covered itself in infamy, the German ambassador in London did his best to maintain the fragile Anglo-German relationship. His mission was ultimately doomed, but no one could accuse Princ...
14 Apr 202546min
The State of America w/ Thom Daly - Part 2
In this second part of my conversation with Thom, we discuss the unlawful way in which the Trump administration behaves at home, including its treatment of citizens who hold views which the President ...
10 Apr 20251h 46min
The State of America w/ Thom Daly - Part 1
In this first of two episodes with Thom Daly, we focus on the United States and its position in the world following the Trump administration's many blunders and betrayals in foreign policy, trade poli...
10 Apr 20251h 20min
#54: 2 August 1914 II - Britain Decides On War
The traditional picture of British intervention in the First World War normally comes down to one issue - Belgium. On 4 August, Britain did declare war on Germany. However, before this monumental step...
7 Apr 202547min
#53: 2 August 1914 I - Into Luxemburg
The Schleiffen Plan demanded an invasion of the small Grand Duchy of Luxemburg, where German forces would seize key railway installations, facilitating their march into Belgium, and then to France. Of...
31 Mar 202540min
#52: 1 August 1914 IV - Desperate Diplomacy
Now that it was clear Germany would have to face the Entente, and likely Britain's imminent intervention, Berlin became much more active in sending diplomatic feelers across Europe. Romania, Bulgaria,...
24 Mar 202542min
