Chapter
Diva Generals and the Realities of War
42:13 - 49:06 (06:52)
A discussion of the attitudes of military leaders and how they relate to the outcome of wars, with examples from history. The speaker remarks on the tendency of generals to have a "diva gene" and suggests that acknowledging one's own weaknesses can contribute to success in military endeavors.
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The Rif rebellion took place in the early 20th century in Morocco, led by the RIFIs who overran the Spanish army with better guns and tactics, advancing hundreds of miles and causing one of the worst defeats to a colonial power in Africa.
42:13 - 45:18 (03:04)
Summary
The Rif rebellion took place in the early 20th century in Morocco, led by the RIFIs who overran the Spanish army with better guns and tactics, advancing hundreds of miles and causing one of the worst defeats to a colonial power in Africa.
ChapterDiva Generals and the Realities of War
EpisodeBehind the Insurrections - The Birth of Spanish Fascism, Part 1
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The topic of war is discussed, including the blame placed on political ideologies for its outcomes and the failures of military offensive actions.
45:18 - 46:25 (01:06)
Summary
The topic of war is discussed, including the blame placed on political ideologies for its outcomes and the failures of military offensive actions.
ChapterDiva Generals and the Realities of War
EpisodeBehind the Insurrections - The Birth of Spanish Fascism, Part 1
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Miguel Primo de Rivera leads a revolt against the liberal government in Spain, with a local takeover in Barcelona and support from African veterans.
46:25 - 49:06 (02:40)
Summary
Miguel Primo de Rivera leads a revolt against the liberal government in Spain, with a local takeover in Barcelona and support from African veterans. Some historians see Primo de Rivera as a diva-like general who sided with the African veterans over the government.