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Post by timurilank on Apr 2, 2022 20:22:44 GMT
Just viewed the first of a twelve part series titled “ Russia’s Forgotten Wars”. The link will take you to – Episode 1.
The Campaigns of Svyatoslav, and is well worth watching. In Russian with English subtitles. From the description: “Forgotten Wars of Russia" is a series of documentary films about armed conflicts that the Russian state entered from the time of the baptism of Russia to the Patriotic War of 1812. Over the years, Russia has been confronted by the strongest powers: Byzantium, Sweden, the Ottoman Empire, Persia, the Golden Horde…” www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR4VxM7_XK4
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Post by timurilank on Apr 3, 2022 19:14:21 GMT
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Post by timurilank on Apr 5, 2022 7:44:35 GMT
Episode 3.
The Unknown Horde
Follow the link to episode three of Russia’s Forgotten Wars. This covers the conflicts between IV/44 and IV/47 using good illustrations and maps. www.youtube.com/watch?v=u38ulGw4lng
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Post by timurilank on Apr 6, 2022 13:55:58 GMT
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Post by timurilank on Apr 8, 2022 6:48:26 GMT
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Post by timurilank on Apr 9, 2022 10:37:43 GMT
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Post by timurilank on Apr 9, 2022 21:12:58 GMT
Episode 8.
War of Aleksey the Quietest www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2SUGJ0WdNEThe enthronement of Alexei Mikhailovitch Romanov, Polish-Lithuanian campaign in Russia, revolt of Bogdan Khmelnitsky.
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Post by timurilank on Apr 11, 2022 6:49:38 GMT
Episode 9.
The War for the Polish Heritage
Interesting alternatives for early 18th century conflicts. Also, the first contact between France and Russia. www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0XI9B-MNDo
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Post by timurilank on Apr 12, 2022 5:27:58 GMT
Episode 10.
The Russian-Persian War (1804-1813)
War in the Caucasus region, bringing the small Khanates and Georgia into conflict with Russia and Persia. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZQXnIfheMI
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Post by timurilank on Apr 12, 2022 18:49:02 GMT
Episode 11.
The Russian-Swedish War (1808-1809)
Another interesting episode, this time the campaigns in Finland. Britain did bring troops, led by Sir John Moore, to aid Sweden in their fight against Russia. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eheRJDPhc2Q
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Post by timurilank on Apr 14, 2022 7:11:27 GMT
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