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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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01:14:56

Waterloo Medals

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/08/31

Why did Britain break its mould with the Waterloo medal? Were medals really that rare? And why do they matter?Expert auctioneer Robert Wilde-Evans joins Luke and Zack to discuss how you tell the real ones from the fakes, and what a Waterloo medal really represents. We discuss how they highlight a shift in attitudes to how the British soldier is viewed during the time, what the Holy Grail is when it comes to Waterloo medals, and much more, as we discuss possibly the most famous medal of the entire

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01:00:34

Wars of Revolution and Empire: The People's Perspective

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2025/08/24

What did ordinary Britons really think about the American and the French Revolutions as war erupted across the globe? In this lively episode of The Napoleonic Wars Podcast, we’re joined by Professor Emma Macleod of the University of Stirling to dig into the fascinating world of 18th Century Britain through the letters of two remarkable men: Rev. James Wodrow, a Scottish minister in Ayrshire, and Samuel Kenrick, an English merchant and banker from Worcestershire.Drawing on her brilliant work editing

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01:29:05

The Battle of Oporto - the Peninsular War saga

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/08/17

Following the disaster of the Corunna campaign, we again turn our attention to Portugal for the next phase of our Peninsular War saga. We talk about Napoleon's unrealistic ambitions for the second French invasion of Portugal, Britain's uncertainty about committing more troops to the defence of Spain and Portugal, and the challenges that both French Marshal Soult, and British General Arthur Wellesley faced in trying to execute a successful campaign.We also discuss the geography of the city,

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01:03:21

Napoleonic Monuments: The Committee of Taste

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/08/10

How do you celebrate a war hero? Both during and in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars, Britain had to find an answer to this complex question. The answer took many forms, one of which was monuments to the fallen 'heroes'. Abercrombie, Moore, Nelson and many others became the focus of a multi-million pound national project to instal monuments to their memory in St Paul's Cathedral. All of it came under the oversize of the 'Committee of Taste'. Today these beautifully sculpted

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01:07:27

Redcoats: Careers and Promotion in the British Army

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/08/03

Professor Kevin Linch joins us again for what is Act 2 covering all things rank and file careers, join us as we uncover the truth behind how a British soldiers career prgressed through pay, promotion and punishment.Professor Linch is a Professor of Modern History at the University of Leeds. He specialises in the history of Britain in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, focusing on the history of Britain's armed forces and their relationship to wider political, social, and cultural trends

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01:07:22

Sex, lust and flirting in the Napoleonic Era

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2025/07/27

EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING: Fan flirting, dangerous liaisons, 'self-gratification', false modesty and sexual health are all under the microscope as sex historian Eleanor Janega joins us to talk about sex in the Napoleonic era. We also discuss the status of women during the period, why there really isn't a 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' effect, and why philosopher Voltaire really isn't 'all that'.Eleanor's Book: https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393867817Support our work

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01:13:13

Eylau: Napoleon’s Bloody Stalemate in the Snow

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/07/20

In this gripping episode, we’re joined by Dr. Graeme Callister of York St John University to explore one of Napoleon’s most harrowing and least decisive battles—Eylau. As winter tightened its grip on East Prussia in early 1807, Napoleon pursued the Russian army into a frozen hellscape, determined to finish what he started after crushing Prussia. But at the bleak town of Eylau, the French encountered fierce resistance, blizzards, and a battlefield soaked in blood.Dr. Callister guides us through the

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01:15:45

Who lost America? A War of Independence Special

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/07/13

Who was responsible for the British losing America?George Washington? 'Gentleman Johnny' Burgoyne? Lord Howe? Clinton? Or someone else entirely?We discuss Britain's failures during the American War of Independence, whether Washington counts as British in the context of this debate, why egos matter in war, and whether this was a war that could never have been won by the British.https://linktr.ee/napwarspodBritish history, Military history, American History, War of Independence, American

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01:12:32

Napoleon’s Armies of the Confederation of the Rhine

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2025/07/06

In this episode, expert John H. Gill unpacks the story of Napoleon’s Confederation of the Rhine armies. Created in 1806 as a new pact of German client states, the Confederation fielded some 90,000 soldiers by 1813. Gill asks if these men were patriotic allies or grumbling conscripts? He reveals how heavy recruitment and French domination stoked national resentment and even tiny principalities like Liechtenstein managed to send dozens of troops.Buckle up for frontline tales: from Württembergers

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02:12:14

Napoleon's Greatest Marshal: The Second Semi-final

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/06/29

Who was Napoleon's Greatest Marshal? We move one step closer to settling this question as Ney, Davout, Marmont, Murat, Saint Cyr and Suchet battle it out for public acclaim.Brace yourself for a shock as we delve into these titans of the French Army's greatest moments, their military record, and their wider legacy.Michel Ney, the “Bravest of the Brave,” and his heroic last stand.Louis-Nicolas Davout, the Iron Marshal—Napoleon’s most disciplined and undefeated commander.Joachim Murat, the

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03:31:50

The Crisis of the Battle of Waterloo: Live

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/06/25

To mark the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, we held a livestream of the crisis moment of the battle. We talk about Napoleon Bonaparte's last desperate role of the dice, the French forces involved, the Battle of Quatre Bras and Ligny, and the efforts of Dutch, Belgian, Hanoverian, Brunswick, Prussian and, yes, British troops involved.In all we raised £600 for the Napoleonic & Revolutionary War Graves Charity. You too can support this great cause by going to

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01:03:26

President Adams' America: Sedition, Aliens and Quasi War

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/06/22

1797 was a moment of escalating international tensions and deepening domestic divisions. For eight years prior, Adams had served at the heart of George Washington’s administration, but nothing could fully prepare him for what would await him in his own presidency: the XYZ Affair, the Quasi War with France and the political firestorm unleashed by the Alien and Sedition Acts. As the young republic struggled to define itself, Adams faced enormous challenges in keeping the country out of full-scale war

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01:25:55

Waterloo's Great Turning Point

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/06/18

In this episode, we dive into four lesser-known but decisive moments that shaped the outcome of the 1815 Waterloo Campaign — moments that didn’t make headlines like the final charge of the Imperial Guard, but without which Napoleon’s defeat may never have happened.We begin on 15 June, as Prince Bernhard of Saxe-Weimar takes the initiative to defend the crossroads at Quatre Bras, halting the French advance and giving Wellington the breathing room he needs to concentrate his army.Next, we move to the

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01:05:11

17th June 1815: Storm and Strategy

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/06/17

In this pivotal episode, we explore the pivotal episode that is the often-overlooked day between the battles of Ligny and Waterloo—17 June 1815—a day of dramatic retreats, strategic decisions, and torrential rain.After their narrow escape from Napoleon’s forces at Quatre Bras, Wellington’s Anglo-Allied army began a calculated retreat north to a defensive ridge near the village of Waterloo. As storms broke over Belgium, Wellington’s rearguard skirmished with French cavalry, buying precious time while

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00:52:29

Waterloo Hour by Hour

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/06/15

What happened at Waterloo? The story of the battle is well known, so in this episode we are focusing on the when and the how. How did these events overlap? On the 210th anniversary of the Waterloo campaign, we are retelling the story with the vital timestamps front and centre - we look at how these events interlink, and allow you to follow along, so that you can reflect on these events, knows exactly what happened, when 210 years ago.June 15th – Napoleon strikes first. His army crosses into Belgium,

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01:15:18

The Battle of Wagram

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/06/11

Military historian John H. Gill leads us through the titanic Battle of Wagram in July of 1809. In the wake of Napoleon Bonaparte’s defeat at Aspern-Essling, Napoleon and Austria’s Archduke Charles race to rebuild and prepare. Gill vividly describes Napoleon’s massive fortification of Lobau Island and daring Danube crossing that thrust the Grande Armée onto Austrian soil.The episode delves into Charles’s ambitious offensive action and Napoleon’s fierce counterattacks. Gill also unpacks the famous

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00:58:26

Scandal and Family: Queen Charlotte

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/06/08

In this episode we welcome Natalee Garrett to talk about the longest-serving Queen consort in British history: Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. A powerful personality behind the scenes, Charlotte overcame the hurdles of cutthroat public opinion, inhospitable in-laws and the madness of her husband to become one of the most important people in the Georgian royal family, and one of the most influential figures in the history of the British monarchy.Find Natalee's book at

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01:02:58

Recruiting Redcoats

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/06/04

Professor Kevin Linch joins us again for what is Act 1 covering all things rank and file recruitment, join us as we uncover the truth behind 'Sharpe's Regiment'.Professor Linch is a Professor of Modern History at the University of Leeds. He specialises in the history of Britain in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, focusing on the history of Britain's armed forces and their relationship to wider political, social, and cultural trends. He is the author of the recently

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02:15:57

Battle of the Marshals: Semi-final 1 - Berthier,...

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/06/01

The long awaited semi finals of the Battle of the Marshals are here, as Berthier, Massena, Soult, Lannes, Bernadotte and Oudinot all face off in an epic balloon debate.Fan favourites will fall and laughter abounds in a lively debate as we strive to find Napoleon Bonaparte's greatest marshal.One of the most enduring questions in military history, now plays out on the Napoleonic Wars Podcast.Support our work at and get exclusive bonuses at: https://www.patreon.com/c/thenapoleonicwarspod

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00:52:55

The French Light Infantry

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/05/28

Today we're joined by historian Terry Crowdy to discuss all things French Light Infantry.In 1792 France unleashed a new form of warfare in Europe. Faced with the well-drilled Austrian and Prussian armies, the French introduced the tactic of mass skirmishing. Soldiers were thrown forwards and told to fight in open order. Moving quickly and making use of cover, they fired on the enemy line, annoying it, goading it, and all the time distracting it from the infantry columns coming up behind,

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