28 min listen
How WWI Started
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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Jun 30, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
110 years ago today, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire was struck down by an assassin's bullet. His death triggered one of the most destructive wars in human history, a conflict that set the stage for the 20th century.With the help of historian Sue Woolmans, Dan gives a minute-by-minute account of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and the beginning of the First World War.Written and produced by Dan Snow, and edited by Dougal Patmore.For more episodes on the origins of World War One:The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand - https://shows.acast.com/dansnowshistoryhit/episodes/the-assassination-of-franz-ferdinandHow WW1 Began - https://shows.acast.com/dansnowshistoryhit/episodes/howwwibeganEnjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign up HERE for 50% off for 3 months using code ‘DANSNOW’.We'd love to hear from you - what do you want to hear an episode on? You can email the podcast at ds.hh@historyhit.com.You can take part in our listener survey here.
Released:
Jun 30, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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