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The Connection Between Arms Dealers and International Conflict
The arms dealing industry has a long and controversial history that includes fueling international conflicts. In this podcast, the history of arms dealing is explored and its influence on international political tensions is discussed.
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The rise of Maxim Nordenfelt arms and how it became one of the first massive international arms companies, selling to parties across the globe.
54:51 - 55:59 (01:08)
Summary
The rise of Maxim Nordenfelt arms and how it became one of the first massive international arms companies, selling to parties across the globe.
ChapterThe Connection Between Arms Dealers and International Conflict
EpisodePart One: Basil Zaharoff: The Man Who Sold World War One
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Basil Zaharoff, the chief representative of Krupp, the biggest arms company in the world, sold arms to both sides of conflicts and wars all over the world, using the cynical tactics of the system he had designed to ensure ever-growing profits while the world went through its most significant arms buildup.
55:59 - 59:31 (03:32)
Summary
Basil Zaharoff, the chief representative of Krupp, the biggest arms company in the world, sold arms to both sides of conflicts and wars all over the world, using the cynical tactics of the system he had designed to ensure ever-growing profits while the world went through its most significant arms buildup.
ChapterThe Connection Between Arms Dealers and International Conflict
EpisodePart One: Basil Zaharoff: The Man Who Sold World War One
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast episode discusses the life of Basil Zaharoff, an infamous arms dealer who facilitated the proliferation of weapons and contributed to the start of World War I by inciting arms races amongst nations.
59:31 - 1:01:13 (01:42)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the life of Basil Zaharoff, an infamous arms dealer who facilitated the proliferation of weapons and contributed to the start of World War I by inciting arms races amongst nations.