When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

WDF 29.925: The Franco-Dutch War XXII

[PATRONS] As you are so lovely, you get this and the other following 2 episodes #23 & #24 right away! Since I am at this point on my honeymoon and absolutely delighted with myself, I though it only right to reward you, my wonderful Patrons - so I...

WDF 29.900: The Franco-Dutch War XXI

[PATRONS] In this latest episode of the FDW,  we continue our analysis of the rise of the Earl of Danby, and his plans to ingratiate his king towards Parliament in order to get the grants from that institution he needed. Through such grants, Dan...

WDF 29.875: The Franco-Dutch War XX

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Should We Make Use of "Discord"?

Discord is a facility which essentially lets you guys talk with me and each other, but it can also do other things too like let you guys look in if I ever decide to play some Total War, which I'm thinking about doing in the future if there's enough i...

WDF 29.850: The Franco-Dutch War XIX

[PATRONS] 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 o...

WDF 29.825: The Franco-Dutch War XVIII

[PATRONS] 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 a...

WDF Xtra #5: Was Louis XIV's Foreign Policy A Success? 2/2

[PATRONS] We return with part 2, wherein we examine Louis' reign from the early 1680s, and consider the damage he inflicted on European public opinion, juxtaposed with the material and military gains accrued to France because of Louis' largely victor...

WDF Xtra #4: Was Louis XIV's Foreign Policy A Success? 1/2

[PATRONS] Welcome to this first part of the two parter where we ask whether Louis XIV of France can justifiably lay claim to a successful foreign policy. We know he experienced military success and tore Europe asunder; we know he was a formidable cha...

WDF 29.80: The Franco-Dutch War XVII

[PATRONS] Hello my lovely Patrons, this week we show you how Charles II fared in Britain over late 1673 early 1674, and how a combination of factors in the realm of British public opinion contributed to shatter the British perceptions of the war, and...

WDF Xtra #3: Fritz Fischer & German War Guilt

[PATRONS] In this third Xtra episode, we resurrect another Masters essay and ask whether Fritz Fischer - the man behind the German war guilt idea, and probably more influential than many give him credit for - still has something to offer the historio...

WDF 29.75: The Franco-Dutch War XVI

[PATRONS] Welcome to episode 16, wherein we examine the inner workings of the Bourbon plot to make the war great again. Louis attempts to besiege Maastricht, thus enabling me to introduce to you, ever so briefly, how sieges sort of worked. Kind of. T...

WDF Xtra #2: The Balkan Wars & Foreign Policy

[PATRONS] Welcome to the second members episode my lovely Patrons, here we examine the extent of the impact of the Balkan Wars on the foreign policy of the Eastern European states before 1914. Sound interesting? Then jump right in ya mad scone, you e...

WDF 29.70: The Franco-Dutch War XV

[PATRONS] We return in the aftermath of the massacre of the de Witts, to a republic attempting to pick up the pieces and take the fight to France. In the meantime, the coalition gathers against Louis XIV while Charles' subjects agitate against his po...

What Merchandise Should WDF Launch To Celebrate its 5th Year?

It's a well know fact that I'm a large fan of merchandise, but I am always looking at new ways to expand our portfolio and bring you guys even better stuff. With this in mind I decided to put this question out there. Maybe you think we have enough st...

WDF 29.65: The Franco-Dutch War XIV

[PATRONS] Welcome to episode 14. It is in many ways a tad sad, but it is an important part of our story nonetheless. I hope you'll join me as together we bid farewell to a very significant fellow and a staple of our narrative for the last two years. ...

The Xtra Feed Is Fixed!

My sincere apologies history friends & patrons, it perhaps shouldn't surprise you all to learn that I managed to mess a few things up with this launch. Huge thanks to Patron Holly for getting in touch and helping me realise what I'd done, but I e...

WDF 29.60: The Franco-Dutch War XIII

 **RE-UPLOAD**[PATRONS] Welcome back to the war, herein we unravel the attempts by England's embassy to entice William over to the dark side, as William resisted, but did some soul searching himself. Only time could tell how exaclty the future o...

WDF 29.55: The Franco Dutch War XII

 **RE-UPLOAD**[PATRONS] In our first and hopefully fully functional Patron Xtra feed episode, here we look at the opening months of the French invasion, and ask how the likes of Johan de Witt or indeed William of Orange planned to resist the ove...

For $500 goal, which miniseries on Polish history should I undertake?

Once we reach the $500 p/m goal, I'll tackle a miniseries on Polish history to celebrate. I need your help to choose the period of Polish history I should delve into - which century should I base my coverage on?

WDF 29.50: The Franco-Dutch War XI Script

Hello history friends, here we have the script for the latest episode due tomorrow. It's a doozy, and if reading is your thing it makes for a great story. I'll update this in the future, but for now the footnotes are a bit lackustre as I'm away from ...

WDF Xtra #1: Was Ferdinand II a Victim of His Own Success?

Hello history friends!

This is the script for the latest Xtra episode (23/2/2017), which was free to listen for all history friends and listeners, and hopefully designed to inspire more guys to sign up and become Patrons. ...

Can we make it to $300 within a week?

History friends one and all, you are amazing. That much is certain. Much like Louis XIV though, I will always try my luck, and after smashing through our first three goals faster than France smashes Dutch fortresses, I feel we can honestly do any...