131. Start As You Mean To Go On

131. Start As You Mean To Go On

Gustaf Adolf is now in the driving seat and it is time to take the fight to the enemy. Or rather enemies. The king decides to settle the score, one opponent at a time, starting with Denmark. But how will it go and how much will it cost in money and blood?

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134. Welcome to Gothenburg

134. Welcome to Gothenburg

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133. Axel Oxenstierna Takes Charge

133. Axel Oxenstierna Takes Charge

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132. Stegeborg Castle

132. Stegeborg Castle

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130. Enter the Lion

130. Enter the Lion

Gustav Adolf has taken the throne of Sweden now Karl IX is dead and is now in charge of a country embroiled in three separate wars! But should he take over right away as a young man, or should there b...

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129. War on Three Fronts

129. War on Three Fronts

Karl really has his hands full now. By the end of this episode, he'll be fighting three wars on three fronts, but will at least be able to test a new fancy weapon from France... Plus one of his comman...

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128. Borders and Battles

128. Borders and Battles

Does it feel like it's been a long time since Sweden had a conflict with their favourite foe Denmark? Well, it is. The late 1500s and early 1600s has seen an unusually long period of peace and stabili...

17 Mai 34min

127. To Crown or Not To Crown

127. To Crown or Not To Crown

After bloodbaths, battles and more letters than we can count, you'd think Sweden would be ready to get the crown on Karl. But is Karl himself even ready and willing? There are always negotations betwe...

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