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World War 1 part 2 1914

In Part 2 of our First World War series, we dive into the opening year of the conflict — 1914. After the long-term causes set the stage and an assassination lit the fuse in Part 1, this episode follows how Europe’s great powers mobilised for war, how armies clashed in the first battles, and how the hope for a short conflict quickly faded into a much larger and bloodier reality. From the German invasion of Belgium to the early battles on the Western and Eastern Fronts, we break down the key military developments that defined the first months of the war.

15 min
26 JANV.

World War 1 Part 1 the causes

This is the first episode in a multipart series on the First World War. Over the next few episodes, we’ll be following the war from its origins, through the fighting itself, and finally to its world-changing consequences. But before the trenches, before the battles, and before the millions of casualties, we need to ask a simple question: Why did World War One happen at all? In this episode, we’re looking at the long-term causes that pushed Europe towards war — rising nationalism, imperial rivalries, an arms race that no one could stop, and a web of alliances that turned a regional crisis into a global conflict. We’ll also look at the spark that finally lit the fuse in 1914, and why a single assassination was enough to send the great powers of Europe marching towards war.

10 min
12 JANV.

Operation Paul Bunyan

In August of 1976, a single act of violence in the Korean Demilitarized Zone pushed the Cold War to the brink. Two American officers were killed—not in battle, but while trimming a tree. What followed was one of the most extraordinary shows of force in modern military history. No shots fired. No warnings given. Just overwhelming power. This is the story of how the United States responded with chainsaws, bombers, aircraft carriers—and a message so clear it echoed across the world. This is Operation Paul Bunyan.

7 min
10/12/2025

The Algerian war of independence

In this episode, we dive into one of the most complex, brutal, and transformative struggles of the 20th century: the Algerian War of Independence (1954–1962). What began as a colonial uprising quickly turned into a full-scale war that reshaped France, liberated Algeria, and changed global politics forever. We break down how the conflict started, the rise of the FLN, France’s fierce military response, the shadowy world of torture and counter-insurgency, and the political chaos that brought Charles de Gaulle back to power. We also explore how ordinary civilians—both Algerian and European—were caught in the middle of a fight that questioned the very meaning of nationhood and empire. By the end of the episode, you’ll understand why this war still echoes today: in French politics, Algerian identity, and modern debates about decolonisation.

6 min
04/11/2025

The Gunpowder Plot

In 1605 a small group of conspirators tried to blow up the English Parliament and change the course of history. Neil and Callum tell the story — from the plot’s desperate origins and the men behind it, to the plan, the discovery, and the surprising political fallout.

7 min
13/10/2025

1066 The Battle of Hastings

On the 14th October 1066, England changed for ever. On this episode join us as we look at the Battle of Hastings, Like Comment and subscribe and share with others

6 min
21/09/2025

The Zulu war

In this episode, we dive into the dramatic and brutal conflict between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. From the causes of the war and the ambitions of British colonial expansion, to the power and organization of the Zulu nation under King Cetshwayo, we trace the road to one of the most shocking defeats in British military history at the Battle of Isandlwana. We’ll also look at the heroic – and controversial – defense of Rorke’s Drift, the wider course of the war, and how it reshaped the future of Southern Africa. This is a story of cultural clash, imperial ambition, courage, and tragedy, told in a way that brings the history vividly to life.

9 min
26/08/2025

The 7 years War

Join us for the latest episode of Textbook Dummies, on this episode we take a look at a forgotten global conflict, the 7 years war

18 min

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Two guys with a passion for all things history

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Callum & Neil
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2025 - 2026
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