Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast)

(Discussion): On the Disaster that led to the Opium Wars, with Craig and Justin

Craig and Justin speak about the episode on the  trade disaster that led to the opium wars of 1839-1842 and 1856-1860. They will look at the economics behind the event and all the research that went into making the episode. 

The Taiping Rebellion of 1850-1864

The Taiping Rebellion of 1850 to1864 between the Taiping Rebels of Hong Xuiquan and the Qing Dynasty of China. Here you will hear about every battle that took place such, who the key figures were and why the war ended the way it did. The technology, military structures, tactics and countless lost lives over what was a corrupt business that never should have began. This was the bloodiest conflict in world history until the Second World War. History Matters.

The Second Opium War of 1856-1860

The Second Opium War of 1856-1860 between the British Empire, France and the Qing Dynasty of China. Here you will hear about every battle that took place such, who the key figures were and why the war ended the way it did. The technology, military structures, tactics and countless lost lives over what was a corrupt business that never should have began. History Matters.

The First Opium War of 1839-1842

The first Opium War of 1839-1842 between the British Empire and the Qing Dynasty of China. Here you will hear about every battle that took place such, who the key figures were and why the war ended the way it did. The technology, military structures, tactics and countless lost lives over what was a corrupt business that never should have began. History Matters.

The disaster that led to the Opium Wars

The  trade disaster that led to the opium wars of 1839-1842 and 1856-1860. How the exchange of tea, opium and silver led Great Britain and the Qing Dynasty to war. This episode will explain the rigid Canton tributary system, the economic trade network of the 19th century, how the Qing Dynasty operated, how the industrial revolution impacted trade, the actions of key individuals from both nations, a clash of cultures and how two empires became addicted and corrupted by another. History matters.

What is the "Pacific War"?

Defining the Pacific War or Taiheiyō Sensō, The second Sino-Japanese war, WW2 Pacific Theater, Dai Tō-A Sensō or “The Greater East Asia War”, 5. Jūgonen Sensō or “Fifteen Years’ War”, Zhōngguó Kàngrì Zhànzhēng or “The War of Resistance" and Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression to name just a few titles!. When did the Pacific War start and how does it fit into World War Two overall? History Matters.