Chapter
The Great Game Ep. 3: The Guns of the South
04:54 - 12:05 (07:10)
France and Germany were in a competition to gain Russia's support, and in this episode, Germany's plan to sell arms to Russia is discussed but they need to ensure that Vickers, a British arms firm, sells arms to Russia instead of France, who is providing them with the necessary money.
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The fight for alliance with Russia was significant for countries in World War I due to the size and influence of Russia.
04:54 - 10:22 (05:27)
Summary
The fight for alliance with Russia was significant for countries in World War I due to the size and influence of Russia. France and Germany were competing for Russia's allegiance, and it was crucial for Russia to be armed to the teeth, which meant purchasing the arms from the right country at the right time.
ChapterThe Great Game Ep. 3: The Guns of the South
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PodcastBehind the Bastards
An arms dealer tries to cover up his intentions by becoming a philanthropist and making donations to various French causes such as buying a convalescent home for old French soldiers in order to avoid suspicion on his motives.
10:23 - 12:05 (01:42)
Summary
An arms dealer tries to cover up his intentions by becoming a philanthropist and making donations to various French causes such as buying a convalescent home for old French soldiers in order to avoid suspicion on his motives.