69.1 Schleswig War of 1864 - Background

69.1 Schleswig War of 1864 - Background

A border dispute between the German Confederation and the Kingdom of Denmark in the regions of Schleswig and Holstein breaks out into an inconclusive war in 1848-1850, and tensions remain into the 1860's.


Meanwhile, a common culture was developing across the German population of Europe, with the literary works of Goethe and Schiller, and philosophers Kant and Hegel. On the political scene, Otto von Bismarck rises to power as the Prussian chief minister. He urges the need for the king’s military reforms, famously stating that the great questions of the time would not be resolved by speeches or parliamentary votes but by ‘iron and blood’.


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34.2 Battle of Kulikovo 1380

34.2 Battle of Kulikovo 1380

In September 1380 Grand Prince Dmitri of Moscow led an army which confronted an invasion force of Mongols on the banks of the River Don. After his victory he became known to history as Dmitri Donskoi,...

17 Mar 201720min

34.1 Rise of Muscovy. Russia under the 'Tatar Yoke'

34.1 Rise of Muscovy. Russia under the 'Tatar Yoke'

Build up to the Battle of Kulikovo, fought between Russian and Mongol armies in 1380. Covers the rise of Muscovy, and Russia under the 'Tatar Yoke' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

10 Mar 201721min

33.1 Battle of Poitiers 1356, Hundred Years War

33.1 Battle of Poitiers 1356, Hundred Years War

Edward the Black Prince, son of King Edward III of England, wins the Battle of Poitiers 1356. The French King, John II, is captured and ransomed, while civil war erupts in his kingdom Hosted on Acast....

17 Feb 201720min

32.1 Battle of Crecy 1346, Hundred Years War

32.1 Battle of Crecy 1346, Hundred Years War

The Battle of Crecy was the first major land battle of the Hundred Years War - an important victory for the English and a landmark moment in European military history Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

3 Feb 201722min

31.1 Battle of Sluys 1340. Hundred Years War

31.1 Battle of Sluys 1340. Hundred Years War

One of the greatest naval battles of the European Middle Ages, the English victory at The Battle of Sluys, fought at the coast of Flanders, was crucial to starting The Hundred Years Warwww.historyeuro...

13 Jan 201719min

30.2 Hundred Years War Introduction Part 2

30.2 Hundred Years War Introduction Part 2

King Edward III of England declares war on France to begin The Hundred Years Warwww.historyeurope.netPicture: King Edward III of England Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Des 201617min

30.1 Hundred Years War Introduction Part 1

30.1 Hundred Years War Introduction Part 1

Background to The Hundred Years War (1337-1453). Thirteenth century France thrives; King Philip IV the Fair of France; Avignon Papacy beginswww.historyeurope.netPicture: Philip IV of France Hosted on ...

23 Des 201630min

29.3 Battle of Rio Salado, Gibraltar Crusades (Rio Salado Part 3)

29.3 Battle of Rio Salado, Gibraltar Crusades (Rio Salado Part 3)

The Battle of Rio Salado 1340 and the subsequent Siege of Algeciras were the key moments in the struggle for the Straits of Gibraltar between Christian Spain, Muslim North Africa and the Sultanate of ...

2 Sep 201618min

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