WDF 29.850: The Franco-Dutch War XIX

04/23/17 • 32 min

In this latest episode, we are drawn to 1675, a year of great events and the beginning of a trend of struggle and attrition along the key conflict areas of Europe. We bid farewell to yet another great man in history, and the Great Elector of Brandenburg is given some troubling news, as he seeks to craft his legend by taking on the most formidable enemy in his state's history - Sweden. Frederick William's experience here would set in motion a chain of events that would resound throughout history for many centuries to come, as Brandenburg-Prussia stepped out onto the world stage.Don't forget to BEFIT!Support us on Patreon www.patreon.com/WhenDiplomacyFailswww.wdfpodcast.com Get bonus content on Patreon

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WDF 29.825: The Franco-Dutch War XVIII

In episode 18 we examine the difficult days of 1674. Louis feels the pinch as the varied theaters of war compel him to divide his forces; Schomberg attempts to fight a war with the Town Watch unit from Rome: Total War, and affairs heat up along the Rhine as Turenne pulls off an incredible military feat. All of this and more is in episode 18!Remember history friends to make sure you BEFIT Follow WDF on Twitter @wdfpodcastBecome a Patron www.patreon.com/WhenDiplomacyFailsVisit the site: www.wdfpodcast.com Get bonus content on Patreon

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WDF 29.875: The Franco-Dutch War XX

Today we jump on from 1675 and examine another heady year of the FDW – 1676, which saw stalemate ensue on all sides, and a level of intransigence set in amongst the French, as Louis became determined to hold all that he had gained, and the allies became convinced that only through rupturing the carefully crafted French defensive belt could peace be brought to bear. In the meantime, we will bid a tragic farewell to yet another war horse, and witness the war spread to pastures new.Remember history friends, make sure you BEFIT!Support us on Patreon and access the Xtra feed:www.patreon.com/WhenDiplomacyFailsVisit our official website www.wdfpodcast.comFollow us on Twitter @wdfpodcast Get bonus content on Patreon

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