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Forgotten Wars

Forgotten Wars

By: James Barton
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Forgotten Wars covers the conflicts overlooked in popular history. Journey to World War One in East Africa with an undefeated German General, trek across Siberia during the Russian Revolution with a lost Czech legion, watch as Britain bombards Chinese forts in service to the Opium trade, and find out if a war actually started because of a football result.


Expect bravery, incompetence, fascinating figures and incredible drama.


By James Barton, proud History Nerd

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Episodes
  • The Second Opium War Part 1 - Poppy's, Poison & Pirates

    The Second Opium War Part 1 - Poppy's, Poison & Pirates
    May 8 2025
    We return to the South China Seas where war is once again brewing in the name of the Poppy. Find out how a pirate ship and a slap started a whole new conflict between the Britain, France and China.

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    26 mins
  • The Invasion of Grenada - Reagan to the Rescue?

    The Invasion of Grenada - Reagan to the Rescue?
    May 1 2025
    Its 1983; Big shoulder pads are all the rage, Return of the Jedi is in the cinema's, the Cold War is still raging and America is about to invade the small Caribbean Island of Grenada. Join me for a tale of voodoo, UFO's, revolution and Cold War intrigue.

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    45 mins
  • The First Italo-Ethiopian War - The Road to Adowa

    The First Italo-Ethiopian War - The Road to Adowa
    Apr 19 2025
    Its 1896 and Italy is determined to build a new Roman Empire at the expense of the ancient kingdom of Ethiopia. The scene is set for an epic contest that will change both nations forever.

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    48 mins
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