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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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  • Occupying Haiti - Gangsters for Capitalism
    Jun 30 2025
    As World War One rages in Europe, America invades the small Caribbean nation of Haiti. Join me a for tale where the US Marines commit one of the largest bank robberies in history and battle Voodoo priests, all in the name of Wall Street.

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    49 mins
  • The Battle of Hattin Part 2 - House of War
    Jun 23 2025
    Saladin sets a trap for King Guy, but will he fall for it? Join for me for a battle that will decided the fate of the Holy Land

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    37 mins
  • The Battle of Hattin Part 1 - God Wills It
    Jun 16 2025
    Its 1187 and the Crusader States face the gravest threat in their history, Saladin. Join me for a tale of bravery, treachery, nobility and stupidity as the countdown to the Battle of Hattin begins.

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    42 mins
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