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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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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 Sep 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 Aug 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 Aug 201621min

28.3 Battle of The Kalka River 1223, Mongols vs Kievan Rus

28.3 Battle of The Kalka River 1223, Mongols vs Kievan Rus

The princes of Kievan Rus gather an army to confront a Mongol force which has invaded the Pontic Steppe. The two sides meet at the Battle of The Kalka River 1223www.historyeurope.netPicture: Mongol cavalrymen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Jul 201618min

28.2 The Mongols Invade Eastern Europe

28.2 The Mongols Invade Eastern Europe

After conquering northern China the Mongols of Genghis Khan launch a campaign westwards through Persia and the Caucasus Mountains and into Europewww.histyoryeurope.netPicture: Genghis Khan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Jul 201618min

28.1 Golden Age of Kievan Rus 988-1200. Rise of Vladimir Suzdal and Novgorod

28.1 Golden Age of Kievan Rus 988-1200. Rise of Vladimir Suzdal and Novgorod

For two centuries after Vladimir the Great's conversion to Christianity Kievan Rus enjoyed a golden age. A common culture and sense of identity formed in the lands of the Rus' despite political turmoil. The three main centres of power, each different in character, were Vladimir Suzdal, Novgorod and Volynia-Galiciawww.historyeurope.netPicture: St Olga by Nesterov Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Jul 201621min

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