The Congo-Ocean Railway

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The Congo-Ocean railway is a lifeline in the modern day Republic of The Congo. But its construction represented the challenges, and brutality, of both building rail and colonial administration. Edited to meet YouTube advertiser-friendly guidelines. Removed photos of indigenous women of Central Africa that offended Western sensibilities. Original version here: https://youtu.be/F2L7bvFON7U Support The History Guy on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheHistoryGuy This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As very few images of the actual event are available in the Public Domain, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration. You can purchase the bow tie worn in this episode at The Tie Bar: https://www.thetiebar.com/?utm_campaign=BowtieLove&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_source=LanceGeiger All events are portrayed in historical context and for educational purposes. No images or content are primarily intended to shock and disgust. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Non censuram. Support The History Guy on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheHistoryGuy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHistoryGuyYT/ Please send suggestions for future episodes: [email protected] The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered is the place to find short snippets of forgotten history from five to fifteen minutes long. If you like history t

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