The Great Game | 3 Minute History

The video explores the geopolitical tensions between Russia and Britain from the early 19th century to post-World War I. It covers Russia's initial plans to invade British India, the influence struggles in Central Asia, and the Afghan Wars. The narrative continues with the shifting alliances and power dynamics in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the formation of alliances with Japan and France. The video concludes with the impact of World War I, the Russian Revolution, and the eventual withdrawal of Britain from South Asia.

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