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The Napoleonic Wars Podcast

Who was Napoleon Bonaparte? What was his legacy on history? And why, more than 200 years later, does the conflict which he gave his name to still matter? Join award-winning Napoleonic historians Dr Zack White, Dr Luke Reynolds, and Liam Telfer as they host Europe"s leading show devoted to the American War of Independence, French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. From interviews with leading researchers, to deep dive debates on some of the big questions, this show is ideal for those who want to start

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01:19:37

In Conversation: Waterloo with Graeme Callister

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2024/09/29

To mark publication day for Graeme Callister's new book on the attack of D'Erlon's I Corps (which Zack has described as a 'genuinely important study'), Graeme sat down with Zack and Liam to discuss the battle more generally, misconceptions, counterfactuals and much more besides. Buy Graeme's book: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Waterloo-The-Attack-of-I-Corps-Hardback/p/51172 Support our work at: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicwarspod

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00:07:41

War & Peace: The Fencibles!

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2024/09/28

Rory Butcher is in the spotlight in the latest from our War and Peace Conference reports, discussing his research into the Fencibles in Britain during the Napoleonic Wars, and why they are so important. Support our work at https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicwarspod

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00:09:26

War and Peace: 18th Century Armies matter

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2024/09/27

Andrew Dorman holds court in the next of our mini-series from the War and Peace Conference, as he discusses his research into the 18th Century Irish Military Establishment. Support out work at: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicwarspod

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00:09:32

War & Peace Conference: Josephine's Fraud

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2024/09/26

Katherine Bayford paused during the War and Peace in the Age of Napoleon Conference to talk about how Josephine and her lover managed to defraud an entire army. Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicwarspod

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01:32:17

Tipu Sultan: The Tiger of Mysore

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2024/09/25

Josh Provan returns to the show to discuss this semi-legendary figure from Indian history, his life, impact on politics on the sub-continent, and why the British were obsessed with placing him on a pedestal after defeating him. Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicwarspod Buy Josh's book on The Mahratta & Jat campaigns at

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01:31:42

Duchy of Warsaw Army - Part 2

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2024/09/11

Dawid Gralik returns to continue our exploration of the Duchy of Warsaw's army, looking at their service record, what happens to these men post-war, and yes, Zack manages to squeeze in some crime and punishment questions.Twitter: @dawgra93 | @zwhitehistory

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01:09:29

Peninsular War: Cintra

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2024/09/08

The popular Peninsular War series returns with an instalment dedicated to the deeply controversial convention of Cintra. Josh Provan joins me to chat about why this was ridiculed at home in the UK and abroad, why it was also necessary 48 hours after Wellesley's victory at Vimeiro, and how the inquiry into its signing unfolded.

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01:18:01

Wellington's Spies with Bob Burnham

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2024/09/06

007 meets Napoleonic reality as Bob Burnham returns to talk about his new book on Wellington's Spymasters. We discuss why paper was the top of the range gadget being issued to these daring agents, and how these men proved integral in the allies winning the Peninsular War.Buy Bob's book at https://kentrotman.co.uk/newbooks/napoleonic-archive-15-wellingtons-spy-masters-the-reports-of-colonel-john-grant-and-captain-lewis-ruman-2/

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00:40:10

Catherine the Great - Part 2

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2024/09/04

The second instalment of the epic run down of Catherine's life looks at the coup, and Catherine as monarch. Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @AMikaberidze

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01:16:44

The Guerrilla War (Peninsular War saga 4)

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2024/08/29

Charles Esdaile joins me to talk about the Guerilla (or little war). We discuss why the conflict is misunderstood, why not everyone guerilla was a patriot, and why Augustina of Aragon as much myth as reality.Twitter: @CharlesEsdaile | @zwhitehistory Buy the books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ACharles+Esdaile&s=relevancerank&text=Charles+Esdaile&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1

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01:37:46

Simon Bolivar

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2024/08/27

Josh Provan returns to talk about the life of Simon Bolivar, a remarkable individual, widely regarded as the father of a number of South American nations, who had a career that resembled a yo-yo - for reasons we explore.

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01:33:10

Battle of the Marshals 4: Bernadotte, Murat, Suchet,...

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2024/08/25

In the fourth heat of this epic contest of the Marshals, Bernadotte, Murat, Suchet and Victor all go into a bar, but not all of them come out alive...Alex Mikaberidze champions 'the winner of the Napoleonic Game of Thrones' Bernadotte, John Viscardo makes the case for 'all balls and no brains' Murat, Antoni Gumbau valiantly defends Suchet and Chris Kimbell makes the case for Victor. Vote for your winner below.

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01:47:01

State of the Union: The Vendee

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2024/08/23

The Four Horsemen of the Podcalypse ride for the first time, as we unveil the new team of Luke Reynolds, Liam Telfer and Josh Redden who will be desperately seeking to keep that reprobate Zack in check. We explain the new perks, the rationale behind it, and ask the important questions that tax the minds of Napoleonic experts like 'What supercars would figures from Napoleonic history have driven?' (The quality of the show will improve eventually, we promise!) Join the Napoleonic Community at

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01:49:05

Peninsular War Saga 2: The Battles of Rolica & Vimeiro

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2024/08/21

To mark the publication of 'So Just and Glorious a Cause', on the anniversary of the Battles of Rolica and Vimeiro, author Rob Griffith joins me to talk about some of the most famous events of the early phase of the Peninsular War, and the individuals responsible, and the way in which these British victories reverberated across Europe.To enjoy 15% off 'So Just and Glorious a Cause', enter code NWP14 in the checkout when you buy the book at helion.co.uk Join the community at

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00:45:04

Catherine the Great - Part 1

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2024/08/15

Alex Mikaberidze returns for another instalment of the exclusive supporter-only series exploring the role of Russia in the Napoleonic era. In this episode we begin a multi-episode break down of the life of Catherine the Great, a much maligned, but also hugely influential figure in Russian history. We discuss why Nicholas Holt's depiction of Tsar Peter III might not be entirely accurate, and what Catherine's early life was like. Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @AMikaberidze

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01:15:42

Duchy of Warsaw Army - Part 1

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2024/08/13

In the first of two instalments, Dawid Gralik joins me to talk about the complex history of Poland, how it influenced the politics of the Napoleonic Wars, and the make up of the Duchy of Warsaw Army.Twitter: @dawgra93 | @zwhitehistory

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01:04:17

Battle of the Marshals 3 - Massena, Lannes, MacDonald

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2024/08/11

Who was the best out of Massena, Cannes and MacDonald?The Battle of the Marshals returns, with Charles McKay making the case for Massena, Graeme Callister championing Lannes and Clemens Bemman arguing for MacDonald. Expert analysis (sort of) is provided by Josh Provan and Sam Jolley. Have your say on twitter (search for @zwhitehistory and @NapWarsPod), and you can vote below.

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01:07:19

Battle of the Berezina

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2024/08/08

Alexander Mikaberidze kicks off the first instalment of a new series on Russia during the Napoleonic era by talking about one of the most significant battles of the entire war: The Battle of the BerezinaTwitter: @AMikaberidze | @zwhitehistory Buy the book: ⁠https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Battle-of-the-Berezina-Paperback/p/18032⁠

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01:35:44

The Peninsular War: Origins

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2024/08/06

In a brand new 'History of the Peninsular War' feature, Josh Provan and I sit down for an impassioned and entertaining back and forth where we discuss the origins of the Napoleon's Spanish Ulcer, the initial lack of British willingness to get involved, how Murat just made everything worse, and why the Battle of Bailen was a dream by every conceivable measure.

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01:53:07

Worst Politician of the Napoleonic Era

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2024/08/04

Who was the worst politician of the Napoleonic era?Jacqueline Reiter, Beatrice de Graaf, and Luke Reynolds discuss a range of contenders, as well as dishonourable mentions.

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