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For an index of places mentioned in the text, along with their modern names, click this hyperlink. -Summary by Alister<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6851572/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>History</category><copyright>Copyright International Ambient Sounds</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/10c84e7c697e5b5315f6b37e98146b9d.jpg</url><title>Tactical Studies on the Battles around Plevna</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tactical-studies-on-the-battles-around-plevna--6851572</link></image><lastBuildDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:07:17 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Thilo Lebrecht Ernst Michael von Trotha</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Public Domain</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker19@adfreesounds.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/10c84e7c697e5b5315f6b37e98146b9d.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Dive into Tactical Studies on the Battles around Plevna, also known in German as Der Kampf um Plewna. 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The enduring appeal of his work lies in its ability to articulate the complexities of the human experience, making it a timeless exploration of the heart's desires and the inevitability of loss.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5186</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/10c84e7c697e5b5315f6b37e98146b9d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Somme Battle Stories-Alec John Dawson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/somme-battle-stories-alec-john-dawson--75381241</link><description><![CDATA["Somme Battle Stories" by Alec John Dawson delves into the profound experiences and narratives surrounding the iconic battles of the Somme, capturing the valor, sacrifice, and resilience of those who fought. 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