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247 The First Test
As fascist revisionist powers make bold moves on the European stage and upset the post-war status quo, Tsar Boris' non-party government faces its first real test. Major Characters in this Episode: Tsar Boris III Andrey Toshev Damyan Velchev Hermann Gorring Georgi Kiosseivanov Timeline for this episode: 1936, Mar 7th - The Rhineland is remilitarized, marking a direct challenge to the Versailles treaty. 1936, Mar 23-24th - The Macedonian Students’ Union is founded in the Boriso

Eric D. Halsey
11 hours ago3 min read


246: The Adversary in The House
Major Characters in this Episode: Tsar Boris III Andrey Toshev Damyan Velchev Hermann Gorring Georgi Kiosseivanov Timeline for this episode: 1935, May 25th - After Bulgarian students at high schools in Romanian-occupied Dobrich strike under the guidance of the IDRO, the Romanian government closes all Bulgarian schools and cultural societies in Dobrich, Balchik, and Kavarna. 1935, May 26-28th - Hermann Goering visits Sofia as a part of a wider visit to strengthen ties to the B

Eric D. Halsey
Dec 27, 20253 min read


245 To Reign and Govern
In Greece, the triumph of the monarchist faction has brought about a return of the King alongside a military dictatorship. Meanwhile, the old guard faction of the Bulgarian communists is triumphant as well, liquidating the left-sectarian faction and taking full control of the organization. But at home, Tsar Boris outplays the opposition to take further control of the government. Major Characters in this Episode: Tsar Boris III King George II of Greece General Metaxas Georgi D

Eric D. Halsey
Nov 12, 20253 min read


244 Checkmate
As the Zveno and Military League government focuses on implementing its reforms, it suddenly finds that it has been outplayed by an unlikely opponent. Major Characters in this Episode: Adolf Hitler Tsar Boris III Kimon Georgeiv General Vatev King Aleksander of Yugoslavia Prince Paul of Yugoslavia Petko Zlatev Timeline for this episode: 1934, Jul 30th - Internal and external opponents of the Nazis in Germany are murdered in the Night of the Long Knives. 1934, Aug 2nd - Hitler

Eric D. Halsey
Nov 8, 20253 min read


243 By Decree
After the May 19th coup, the new government quick sets about abolishing the constitution and ruling by decree. Major Characters in this Episode: Tsar Boris III Kimon Georgeiv Princess Marie-Louise Tsarina Giovanna Timeline for this episode: 1934, May 30th - Zveno dissolves itself. 1934, End of May - Mass arrests of activities and armed groups of the IDRO. 1934, Jun 9th - The Directorate of Public Renewal is established to censor the press, control public life, and generally e

Eric D. Halsey
Oct 26, 20252 min read


242 Zveno’s Strike
As the Mushanov government falls prey to infighting and corruption, forces within the military, political establishment, and even the palace make plans to end the malaise and remake the state. Major Characters in this Episode: Prime Minister Nikola Mushanov Alexander Tsankov Tsar Boris III Kimon Georgeiv General Vatev Timeline for this episode: 1932, Sep 7th - Prime Minister Mushanov makes key changes in his government. 1932, Sep 25th - Municipal elections in Sofia see the Wo

Eric D. Halsey
Oct 18, 20254 min read


241 Storm Clouds Gather
Yugoslavia gets a new constitution, the VMRO takes its violence to a new level, and Bulgaria gets brought ever closer to an increasingly authoritarian Germany. Major Characters in this Episode: Prime Minister Andrey Lyapchev Prime Minister Nikola Mushanov King Aleksander of Yugoslavia Tsar Boris III of Bulgaria Adolf Hitler Hermann Goering Georgi Dimitrov Timeline for this episode: 1931, Sep 3rd - King Aleksander of Yugoslavia announces a new constitution. 1932, Sep 7th - Pri

Eric D. Halsey
Sep 28, 20254 min read


240 Another Shot at Democracy
Major Characters in this Episode: Prime Minister Andrey Lyapchev Prime Minister Alexander Malinov Prime Minister Nikola Mushanov...

Eric D. Halsey
Sep 20, 20254 min read


239 Love and Depression
As the Great Depression spreads across the globe, Bulgaria is particularly vulnerable for a multitude of reasons. Meanwhile, the...

Eric D. Halsey
Aug 26, 20252 min read
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