74.10 The Western Front 1914

74.10 The Western Front 1914

The first main clash of the First World War was on the borders of France and Germany and in Belgium. The Belgians put up more resistance than the Germans expect. However, the Battle of the Frontiers, on the Franco-German border, from 7 August to 6 September 1914 was a disaster for the French army, who suffered very heavy casualties. Meanwhile, the British Expeditionary Force were making their way to the front.

The war was set on a grim path of attritional fighting, and with both sides able to draw on millions more men it became virtually impossible to secure an easy victory. As stalemate was reached, the dreadful realisation set in that the combatants would be in this for the long haul.


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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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Helmi 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/privacy for more information.

3 Helmi 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.historyeurope.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Tammi 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 Joulu 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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Joulu 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 Granada, the last remaining Muslim state in Iberiawww.historyeurope.netPicture: Battle of Rio Salado Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Syys 201618min

29.2 Gibraltar Crusades, Castile, Granada and Morocco (Rio Salado Part 2)

29.2 Gibraltar Crusades, Castile, Granada and Morocco (Rio Salado Part 2)

The Gibraltar Crusades is the name given to the struggle for control of the Straits between Spain and Morocco in the 13th and 14th centuries. Castile and the Marinid dynasty of Morocco fought each other and Granada, the last Muslim state in Iberia.www.historyeurope.netPicture: Remnants of the city of al-Mansoura, constructed by the Marinids during their siege of Tlemcen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Elo 201618min

29.1 Thirteenth Century Spain (Rio Salado Part 1)

29.1 Thirteenth Century Spain (Rio Salado Part 1)

After the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa 1212 the Christians of Iberia, especially the Castillians, are able to conquer much territory from the Muslims. Plus an overview of thirteenth century Spainwww.historyeurope.netPicture: Fernando III of Castille Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Elo 201621min

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