Saturday 11 September 2010

17. Ironclads, Big Guns and the road to World War 1

HMS Dreadnought revolutionised warship design. So much so every ship that looked like her was subsequently called a 'dreadnought'.

Sails are finally done away with as steam power takes over and the race between armour and guns gets under way.  Pax Britannia turns maps of the world red as the Americans, Japanese and Germans aspire to have navies just like the British; the road to World War One begins.

Listen to Episode 17

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  1. Maria15 September 2010 at 08:55

    Hello,

    I recently compiled a list of the Top 20 history podcasts, and I just wanted to let you know that you made the list! It
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  2. Social Scientist15 October 2010 at 04:24

    Do you think the Germans missed an opportunity by not devoting greater resources to their submarine programme?

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  3. Scott20 June 2012 at 12:01

    I thoroughly enjoy your podcast, but who is "Alfred T. Manan?"

    I've heard of Alfred T. Mahan...? ;)

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