Episode #51: The Paraguayan War Part 5 - Death of a Nation -

Episode #51: The Paraguayan War Part 5 - Death of a Nation

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Paraguay has lost the war by late 1868…but will they admit it? Francisco Solano Lopez drags his nation into the abyss, and the Triple Alliance shows no mercy as they grind Paraguay down. South America’s greatest war approaches its apocalyptic finale. Nations can find themselves in victory...or lose themselves in defeat. Sources: https://www.unknownsoldierspodcast.com/post/unknown-soldiers-podcast-episodes-47-51-the-paraguayan-war-series-sources Audible Recommendation: https://www.audible.com/pd/Embracing-Defeat-Audiobook/B002V5GT5W Music: "Epic Finale" by Hakaneriksson, via Pond5.com https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/59734878-epic-finale "Memories of Argentina" by Mercade, via Pond5.com https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/71962407-memories-argentina

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