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 onl...

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 th...

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 thin...

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 ano...

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 Watc...

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 ...

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 to...

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 ...

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 cred...

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...

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 i...

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 ...

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 que...

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 ...

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 t...

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 hims...

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 ...

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 c...

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 t...

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...

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 D...

We beat TWO targets in under TWO days!

You guys are awesome - we managed to beat 2 targets - $25 and then $50 - in less than 48 hours (more like 36!). That's insane! 

I never imagined so much support and generosity was out there for...

Your eyes do not deceive you - WDF is on Patreon!

"Hang on...what's that there?!"

That's right history friends, we finally made the jump to this incredibe world called Patreon. After much gentle prodding and thinking myself about the move, I decide...