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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 2 - Beijing Bound

    The Second Opium War Part 2 - Beijing Bound
    May 15 2025
    The allies thought the war was over, they were wrong. After a disastrous defeat at the Taku Forts, France and Britain will send new armies to march on Beijing.

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    34 mins
  • 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 cool, 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
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