74.14 Battles of Verdun and The Somme 1916

74.14 Battles of Verdun and The Somme 1916

Europe entered the year 1916 exhausted by one and a half years of conflict of a scale hitherto unimaginable, with profound effects on citizens at home, as well as those on the front line.

The most intensive battles on the western front in 1916 are at Verdun and the Somme, with extraordinary numbers of casualties.

Meanwhile, on the eastern front the Russians launch a major attack, the Brusilov offensive.

Romania declared war on Austro-Hungary on 27 August 1916 and promptly invaded Transylvannia.


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03.2 The Battle of Gaugamela 331 BC, Part 2

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9 Feb 201420min

03.1 The Battle of Gaugamela 331 BC, Part 1

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2 Feb 201414min

02.2 The Battle of Marathon 490 BC, Part 2

02.2 The Battle of Marathon 490 BC, Part 2

Part 2 of 2 on the Battle of Marathon, between the Ancient Greeks and the Persian Empirewww.patreon.com/historyeuropePicture: Greek hoplite and Persian warrior depicted fighting. 5th century BC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Jan 201425min

02.1 The Battle of Marathon 490 BC, Part 1

02.1 The Battle of Marathon 490 BC, Part 1

In 490 BC the Ancient Greeks of Athens fought for their very survival and for their way of life against the Persian Empire. It is important because the Greeks were to help build the foundations of European civilisationwww.historyeurope.netwww.patreon.com/historyeuropePicture: The relief stone of Darius the Great in the Behistun Inscription Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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01.1 A History of Europe, Introduction

01.1 A History of Europe, Introduction

The year 2014 marks a hundred years since the beginning of the First World War- a war which started in Europe and tore the continent apart. It is a time for reflection on its legacy. This podcast acts as an introduction to the series of podcasts telling the history of Europe from the Ancient Greeks to the First World War Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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