Forgotten Wars

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Episode 1.17 Tribes on Defense & Jameson Raid Precursors … in this installment of the South African War (Anglo-Boer War) season Jan 16, 2021

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The Transvaal continues to feed its appetite for expansion while President Paul Kruger's administration continues to make stronger enemies ... within the Transvaal. Notes: 1) Get more from the show and help it grow by visiting this page: https://forgottenwarspodcast.com/donate/ 2) If you have show questions or guest suggestions, contact us here: https://forgottenwarspodcast.com/contact/ 3) Send screenshots to me using this link: https://forgottenwarspodcast.com/contact/ 4) How to take a screen shot on your PC: https://www.pcmag.com/news/how-to-take-a-screenshot-on-any-device How to take a screen shot on your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201361 How to take a screen shot using your Android or Iphone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Cii9HJfLI How to take a screenshot on your Galaxy: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00038721/

A Timely Rebroadcast: Episode 1.2-The Genesis of a Leader … in this installment of the South African War (Anglo-Boer War) season Jan 07, 2021

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All about President Kruger, the star of our next few episodes, the man who led the Transvaal into the South African War of 1899-1902 (Anglo-Boer War). If you have any questions or feedback for me the show host, reach out using the following link: https://forgottenwarspodcast.com/contact/

Episode 1.10b Bonus-Irish Home Rule Dec 24, 2020

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How the British treated some other whites they deemed unworthy of autonomy in the 19th century & beyond. Notes: 1) If you have show questions or guest suggestions or feedback on this episode, contact me using this link: https://forgottenwarspodcast.com/contact/ 2) If you want access to blogs I've written about aspects of Irish history but are now behind a paywall, find the Blog Fan option by choosing the Patreon option on this website: https://forgottenwarspodcast.com/donate/

Episode 1.16 Old Otto Throws a Wrench into Things … in this installment of the South African War (Anglo-Boer War) season Dec 17, 2020

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The rise of Otto von Bismarck's Germany complicates southern African affairs, and ... gold finally steps to the stage. Notes: 1) This map can help you see how ... "complicated" the world of southern African was from the 1880s through the South African War of 1899-1902: https://cdn.britannica.com/38/128838-050-2FB6C547/penetration-European-Southern-Africa.jpg 2) Check out the Forgotten Wars blog here. We have new content at least every month: https://forgottenwarspodcast.com/blog/ 3) If enough of you share quality questions about these wars and related history using this link, I may create a Q&A episode: https://forgottenwarspodcast.com/contact/

1.15 Martyrs & Broken Promises … in this installment of the South African War (Anglo-Boer War) season Dec 10, 2020

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As the British and Boers negotiate peace after the First Boer War, events start to unfold that risk losing the peace. 1) This map can help you see how ... "complicated" the world of southern African was from the 1880s through the South African War of 1899-1902: https://cdn.britannica.com/38/128838-050-2FB6C547/penetration-European-Southern-Africa.jpg 2) Treat yourself and support the show by buying from our sponsors using the links on this page: https://forgottenwarspodcast.com/donate/ 3) Any questions or constructive feedback for me, contact me using the following link: https://forgottenwarspodcast.com/contact/

1.14 Rise of a Right Hand Man … in this installment of the South African War (Anglo-Boer War) season Dec 03, 2020

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The origins story of a late bloomer turned state attorney turned warrior turned world leader: Jan Smuts. If you'd like to help keep the show going, see the many recurring and one-time options you have at this link: https://forgottenwarspodcast.com/donate/

1.13 The Rebellion Is Over. What About Machine Guns? … in this installment of the South African War (Anglo-Boer War) season Nov 19, 2020

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What happens when the British lose every major battle of a war? And why didn't everybody use machine guns more during the Boer Wars? Check out the show's blog using this link: https://forgottenwarspodcast.com/blog/

1.12 Majuba … in this installment of the South African War (Anglo-Boer War) season Nov 12, 2020

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All about what ended the First Boer War and became a rallying cry for the South African War of 1899-1902 (Second Boer War). Episode Notes: 1) Share the following free resource with any of your friends who teach history, government or economics: https://forgottenwarspodcast.com/teachers/. I wish I'd had something like this when I started teaching world history. 2) If you Apple Podcast users haven't yet, would you take just 2 minutes to give us a 5-star rating and write us a review? Send us a screenshot of the review using the link below so you can be eligible for contests announced in the most recently released episode: https://forgottenwarspodcast.com/donate/ 3) Send screenshots to me using this link: https://forgottenwarspodcast.com/contact/ 4) How to take a screen shot on your PC: https://www.pcmag.com/news/how-to-take-a-screenshot-on-any-device How to take a screen shot on your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201361 How to take a screen shot using your Android or Iphone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Cii9HJfLI How to take a screenshot on your Galaxy: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00038721/

1.11 A Story of the British Military … in this installment of the South African War (Anglo-Boer War) season Nov 06, 2020

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1.10 Gladstone & The Battle of Ingogo … in this installment of the South African War (Anglo-Boer War) season Oct 30, 2020

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