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**A History of Europe Key Battles**

A podcast on European conflicts from the perspective of each side to provide an alternative to the traditional national narratives. Going chronologically from the Ancient Greeks onwards I described to some extent how each battle was won or lost by particular decisions, tactics, technology or fortune. But the aim of each main narrative will be to place each battle in the context of the overall history of Europe.

New series on the Interwar Years 1918-1945 begins 18th July 2025

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Latest Episodes:

85.1 Central and Eastern Europe in the Interwar Period Oct 02, 2026

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Central and Eastern Europe in the Interwar Period - focusing on Czechoslovakia, Hungary and Poland.

Picture: Map of Central and Eastern Europe

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Opening Music: The Charlston. End Music by Nico Vettese

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84.3 Britain in 1920's, the General Strike Aug 21, 2026

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How Ramsay McDonald, Britain's First Labour Prime Minister ended up demonised by his own party, accused of betrayal to the movement.

Stanley Baldwin, of the Conservative Party, became Prime Minister for the second time in 1924 and rejoined the Gold Standard. Also, the Wall street Crash, and society trends in 1920's Britain - technological advances and the growth of suburban towns

Picture: Tyldesley miners outside the Miners Hall during them1926 General Strike

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Opening Music: The Charlston. End Music by Nico Vettese

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84.2 Britains' First Labour Government 1923-24 Aug 07, 2026

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The 1920s in Britain witnessed great social change. It was also a watershed in the political history of the country with the first Labour Government of 1923-1924

Picture: Ramsay MacDonald

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Opening Music: The Charlston. End Music by Nico Vettese

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84.1 Britain in 1920s (David Lloyd George) Jul 31, 2026

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The 1920s was a key decade in British history, marked by the struggle to cope with post-war challenges, and the transition away from a society led by aristrocats. A key figure was Liberal leader, Prime Minister David Lloyd George (pictured)

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Opening Music: The Charlston. End Music by Nico Vettese

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83.5 Germany's Descent into Dictatorship Jun 12, 2026

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International negotiations lead to the Kellogg-Briand pact, bringing hope for eternal peace in Europe. However, Germany suffers the double blow of its most able statesman Gustav Stresemann, together with the economic fallout of the Wall Street Crash. Political instability leads to President Hindenburg choosing his own cabinet and so sideline parliament. Hitler's Nazi party break through in elections in September 1930

Picture: Gustav Stresemann signing the Kellogg-Briand pact

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83.4 Post WW1 Germany, President Hindenburg Jun 05, 2026

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President Ebert dies of illness, prompting a presidential election, which is won by the former WW1 military commander Paul von Hindenburg. International negotiations continue, culminating in the Treaty of Locarno, in which France, Germany and Belgium agreed never to attack each other again. Germany joins the League of Nations, and Hitler re-asserts his authority over the National Socialist Party.

Picture: President Paul von Hindenberg

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Opening Music: The Charlston. End Music by Nico Vettese

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83.3 Germany's Reparations Problems May 29, 2026

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Post World War One Germany Struggles to pay the reparations demanded in the Treaty of Versailles.

Picture: President Ebert asked Gustav Stresemann, leader of the DVP party, who formed a government coalition in 1923

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Opening Music: The Charlston. End Music by Nico Vettese

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83.2 Early Weimar Republic and Adolf Hitler May 15, 2026

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The early years of Adolf Hitler as he becomes politically active and joins the Nazi party. Meanwhile the Weimar Republic struggles with harsh post-war conditions and attempted uprisings from both the Left and Right.

Photo: German police sent to put down a left-wing rebellion known as the March Action

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Opening Music: The Charlston. End Music by Nico Vettese

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83.1 Birth of the Weimar Republic May 08, 2026

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After World War One, political upheaval in Germany leads to the overthrow of the German monarchy and establishment of a new republic based in the town of Weimar.

Photo: Proclamation of Weimar Republic, 9 November 1918.

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Opening Music: The Charlston. End Music by Nico Vettese

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82.2 Fascism in Italy in 1920s Mar 20, 2026

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Mussolini consolidates his control of Italy, using a combination of intimidation, violence and occasional compromise to establish an authoritarian regime. He introduces a number of projects to boost Italy, including strengthing the currency, agricultural refor, after-work clubs and family planning, with mixed results. He also embarked on an expansionist foreign policy.

Picture: Mussolini with the fascist youth

Opening Music: The Charlston. End Music by Nico Vettese

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