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Cheating and Guns: A Tale of Prussian Military
06:44 - 11:27 (04:42)
The Prussian gun manufacturer threatened the government that he would sell his guns to all their enemies if they bought guns from anybody else, while the War Minister started demanding Prussia switch from steel guns to brass.
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The King's War Minister advocated for the use of brass cannons, convincing the king that current steel guns were not good enough and urging him to switch back.
06:44 - 08:47 (02:03)
History
Summary
The King's War Minister advocated for the use of brass cannons, convincing the king that current steel guns were not good enough and urging him to switch back. Meanwhile, he continued to sell guns to the king's enemies.
ChapterCheating and Guns: A Tale of Prussian Military
EpisodePart Two: The Man Who Invented The Military-Industrial Complex
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Despite tensions with the Prussian government, Krupp continued to grow his arms business and even wielded significant power in the industry, threatening to sell his guns to Prussia's enemies if they bought arms from anyone else.
08:47 - 11:27 (02:39)
arms business
Summary
Despite tensions with the Prussian government, Krupp continued to grow his arms business and even wielded significant power in the industry, threatening to sell his guns to Prussia's enemies if they bought arms from anyone else.