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Historyzine 019: The Battle of Oudenarde

Posted on April 28, 2010 by jimmowatt

Historyzine’s retelling of The War of the Spanish Succession now reaches the year 1708 and the Battle of Oudenarde. The Duke of Burgundy and the Marshall Vendome make initial gains in the Spanish Netherlands moving swiftly to take control of … Continue reading →

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Historyzine 018: 1707

Posted on February 19, 2010 by jimmowatt

Historyzine now moves into the year 1707 in the saga of the War of the Spanish Succession. This year the allies are looking to attack Toulon and hopefully make more gains in the Spanish Netherlands. The Duke of Marlborough has … Continue reading →

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Historyzine 017: The Aftermath of Ramillies

Posted on January 29, 2010 by jimmowatt

Historyzine 17 features 1706 and the Aftermath of Battle of Ramilies as well as the relief of Turin in our War of the Spanish Succession section. In the linguistic history trivia bit we’ll be looking at a couple of printing … Continue reading →

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Historyzine 016 – Ramillies

Posted on November 4, 2009 by jimmowatt

This is Historyzine, Episode 16 featuring 1706 and the War of the Spanish Succession. In Spain, Lord Peterborough and the Archduke Charles are busily not speaking to each other when perhaps they should be putting Charles on the throne and … Continue reading →

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Historyzine 015: Winter Diplomacy in 1705

Posted on September 8, 2009 by jimmowatt

Historyzine follows the Duke of Marlborough as he conducts an epic journey of almost 2000 miles by carriage and barge during the fierce winter months in order to soothe and cajole the various allies. The Duke visits the Elector Palatine, … Continue reading →

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Historyzine 014: Forcing the lines of Brabant (1705)

Posted on February 27, 2009 by jimmowatt

Family History – connecting up with large scale history. I’ve recently spent a considerable amount of time delving into my family history and been quite delighted by the reflection of large scale events such as the industrial revolution, highland clearances … Continue reading →

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Historyzine 013: History Podcast – The Aftermath of Blenheim

Posted on October 22, 2008 by jimmowatt

The history of Europe was altered forever by the Battle of Blenheim. In this episode I talk about the aftermath of the battle and look at the celebrations in England. The country is delirious with delight and Marlborough is granted … Continue reading →

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Historyzine 012: The Battle of Blenheim

Posted on August 27, 2008 by jimmowatt

In Historyzine 12 our main feature is 1704 and the battle of Blenheim. John Churchill (Duke of Marlborough) is rampaging around Bavaria with the Dutch, Hesse, Austrian, Hanoverian and English troops. Gathering against him under the command of Marshall Tallard, … Continue reading →

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Historyzine 011: The 2nd special from Oudenaarde

Posted on July 16, 2008 by jimmowatt

The 2nd special episode from the reenactment weekend of 12th, 13th of July 2008 in the town of Oudenaarde in Belgium. This was the 300th anniversary of the battle of Oudenaarde in which the forces of the Anglo Dutch Austro … Continue reading →

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Historyzine 010: A special from Oudenaarde

Posted on July 12, 2008 by jimmowatt

A special episode featuring a report from the reenactment of the battle of Oudenaarde over the weekend of 12th and 13th of July, 2008. I’ve travelled over to Belgium and am staying in the town of Oudenaarde as they commemorate … Continue reading →

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