77.2 Russian Civil War, Beginning
The new Bolshevik regime quickly gains control of most of former Russia Empire, but meets stiff resistance in the periphery including Finland, the Caucasus and Ukraine.They sign a peace treaty with Ge...
25 Jul 202524min
77.1 October Revolution 1917
- Introduction to the new series on the Interwar Years- A recap of Russia's involvement in the First World War- The February 1917 Revolution and Provisional Government - Lenin's Bolsheviks seize power...
18 Jul 202523min
76.5 Battle of Lake Peipus 1242, Teutonic Knights vs Alexander Nevsky of Novgorod
The Battle of Lake Peipus or 'The Battle on the Ice' was fought on 5th April 1242 between a coalition of western crusaders led by the Teutonic Knights against an army from Novgorod, Russia, led by Ale...
5 Jul 202533min
76.4 Novgorod, Alexander Nevsky
Alexander Nevksy appointed Prince of Novgorod, a Russian city with its own unique culture and proud history.Lead up to Battle of Lake Peipus 1242 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
27 Jun 202519min
76.3 Conquest of Livonia 1185-1238
Livonia in the 12th century was threatened by invasion from all sides; Danes, Swedes, Germans, Poles and Russians. Key events in the episode;1201 - Founding of Riga (capital of modern day Latvia) by B...
20 Jun 202527min
76.2 Teutonic Knights - Origins & First Campaigns
The Teutonic Order was set up in the Holy Land as a German equivalent of other military orders. The first campaigns in Europe were in response to invitations from the King of Hungary and then a Duke o...
13 Jun 202521min
76.1 The Baltic Sea, Early History and Wendish Crusade
The geography and early history of the Baltic Sea. Also the beginnings of the Northern Crusades against the Baltic pagans. The first major campaign is the Wendish Crusade of 1147 Hosted on Acast. See...
6 Jun 202525min
Announcement - The Interwar Years
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4 Jun 20251min
