Krupp and the Cannon Kings: Germany's Armament Dynasty

This episode dives into the rise of the Krupp family, the legendary German industrial dynasty that armed Prussia, the German Empire, and both world wars. We focus on Alfred Krupp, the 'Cannon King,' who transformed a small foundry into a global arms empire. We explore his innovations in steel casting, the famous breech-loading cannon, and how the Krupp works in Essen became a symbol of German industrial might. We also touch on the darker side: the company's use of slave labor under the Nazis and the post-war fate of the family. Along the way, we meet other figures like Friedrich Krupp, the founder, and discuss the famous 'Krupp probe' steel tests. This episode fills a gap in the series by examining how industrial power and military ambition intertwined in German history. #Krupp #AlfredKrupp #CannonKing #GermanIndustrialization #Essen #KruppWorks #SteelCasting #BreechLoadingCannon #FriedrichKrupp #KruppProbe #GermanEmpire #WorldWarI #SlaveLabor #NaziGermany #Armaments #Ruhr #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo