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Generals and Napoleon

John W. Viscardo

Generals and Napoleon, presented by John Viscardo, a history podcast exploring the Napoleonic Wars, iconic commanders, battlefield strategy, and leadership lessons. Instagram: @andnapoleon X/Twitter: @andnapoleon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@generalsandnapoleon Patreon: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon TikTok: tiktok.com/@andnapoleon

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Episode 124 - French 1796 invasion of Ireland, with...

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2025/07/25

In 1796, the French made an abortive attempt to invade Ireland and incite rebellion against Britain. Special guest Ciaran McDonnell discusses the French expedition, the reasons for its failure, and its ramifications. Bluesky: @andnapoleon.bsky.social, @drciaranmcdonnell.bsky.social

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00:25:29

Episode 123 - General Friant, one of Marshal Davout's...

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2025/07/18

🛡️ General Friant: Napoleon’s Iron General of the Old Guard 🇫🇷General Louis Friant was not flashy—but he was one of Napoleon’s most reliable and effective commanders. Known for his discipline, speed, and precision on the battlefield, Friant played a critical role in many of the French Empire’s greatest victories, often commanding veterans of the Imperial Guard with iron resolve. Special guest Charles Mackay joins the show once again and tells us all about the famous "Immortal" who also

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00:45:55

Episode 122 - Lallemand & Lefebvre-Desnouettes,...

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2025/07/08

Charles Lallemand and Charles Lefebvre-Desnouettes were 2 of Napoleon's most loyal followers. Special guest & author Jonathan North joins us for this big double-episode featuring these 2 prominent generals who served throughout Napoleon's empire.X/Twitter: @andnapoleon

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00:40:27

Episode 121 - Battle of Aspern-Essling, Napoleon's...

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2025/06/26

Until this 1809 battle, Napoleon hadn't lost an engagement in over a decade. Special guest Nick Kramer joins the show to discuss this important setback in Napoleon's career and how the Emperor and his opponents reacted to it.X/Twitter: @nkramer5812, @andnapoleon

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00:39:50

Episode 120 - Congress of Vienna, peace treaty that...

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2025/06/15

In its simplest form, the Congress of Vienna was a series of diplomatic meetings to iron out the new political landscape after the fall of Napoleon. Special guest Evan Wilson tells us why the Congress was so much more and how it effects us to this very day.X/Twitter: @wilsonevan, @andnapoleon

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00:21:43

Episode 119 - General Dorsenne, Imperial Guard...

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2025/06/05

Dorsenne was a senior commander of Napoleon's famed Imperial Guard. Special guest and podcaster Patrick du Bois discusses the career of his ancestor, the legendary Dorsenne, and the general's unfortunate death.X/Twiiter: @andnapoleon

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Episode 118 - General Suvorov, the most talented...

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2025/05/26

General Suvorov is widely considered to be the single greatest and most brilliant military commander in Russian history. Special guest & author John Kuehn walks us through his legendary career and his unfortunate death right before the Napoleonic Wars. X/Twitter: @jkuehn50, @andnapoleon

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Episode 117 - Mailbag episode, Q&A from our audience,...

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2025/05/18

One of the best things about hosting this podcast - the amount of great questions we receive from our listeners and Patreon members. Special guest & Waterloo battlefield tour guide Marcus Cribb joins the show to help answer these burning questions!X/Twitter: @mcribbHistory, @andnapoleon

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Episode 116 - Napoleon's Paris, with special guest...

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2025/05/11

Take a stroll through Paris and visit important locales of the Napoleonic legend in this episode. Special guest and author David Buttery discusses Napoleon's contribution to the City of Lights and sites to see for all tourists such as the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, Les Invalides, Malmaison, the Louvre museum, and more!X/Twitter: @andnapoleon

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00:44:37

Episode 115 - Conscript soldiers of the Napoleonic...

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2025/04/29

Conscription (compulsory military service) was around for ages before the Napoleonic Era, but it was the Emperor who truly honed this recruitment tool to enhance his empire. Special guest & author Graeme Callister joins the show to discuss Napoleon's conscript soldiers.X/Twitter: @graemecallister, @andnapoleon

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Episode 114 - Napoleon's influence on Churchill and...

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2025/04/17

Comparisons are often made on the careers of Napoleon and Hitler, but Napoleon also had a strong influence on Winston Churchill. Special guest & author Warren Dockter joins the show to discuss the similarities and contrasts between these 3 historical figures. X/Twitter: @WarrenDockter, @andnapoleon

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Episode 113 - The Lines of Torres Vedras,...

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2025/04/05

The French army had invaded and looted much of Portugal during their first 2 invasions of that country. To prevent a 3rd invasion, Wellington instructed the Allied army to build the Lines of Torres Vedras. Special guest Mark S. Thompson tells us about this formidable line of defenses and fortifications.X/Twitter: @andnapoleon

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Episode 112 - Napoleonic tactics 101, with special...

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2025/03/26

Want to get your general education credits in Napoleonic tactics 101? West Point instructor Michael Hamel walks us through Napoleon's best practices. We discuss pre-Napoleonic Era military theorists, central position, the Corps system, headquarters staff systems, and tactics for combined arms of infantry, cavalry, & artillery.X/Twitter: @andnapoleon

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Episode 111 - Napoleon's famous Imperial Guard, with...

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2025/03/15

With unshakeable discipline and a feared mystique, the Imperial Guard was renowned throughout Europe and is still revered to this very day. Special guest & author Michael Broers joins the show to discuss Napoleon's elite fighting force.X/Twitter: @andnapoleon

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Episode 110 - British Lord Uxbridge, who lost a leg...

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2025/03/04

Born as Henry Paget, the future Lord Uxbridge performed exceptionally well as a cavalry officer for the British army. Unfortunately, his personal life turned scandalous and ultimately led to his professional career being sidelined. Special guest Marcus Cribb joins the show to discuss Paget/Uxbridge's remarkable story and his claim to fame at Waterloo.X/Twitter: @mcribbHistory, @andnapoleonSupport: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon

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Episode 109 - Napoleon's succession crisis, with...

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2025/02/22

Napoleon's focus on succession forced his divorce from his true love, Josephine. Special guest Katherine Bayford discusses Napoleon's succession plan, potential heirs, his marriage to Marie Louise of Austria, and his son (Napoleon II) and nephew (Napoleon III).X/Twitter: @kebayf, @andnapoleonSupport our podcast: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon

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Episode 108 - The battles of Marshal Lannes,...

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2025/02/11

Marshal Lannes was one of Napoleon's best commanders and one of the best tacticians of the era. Special guest & author Graeme Callister discusses the many battlefield victories for Lannes and his importance to the French army.X/Twitter: @GraemeCallister, @andnapoleon

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Episode 107 - Marshal Marmont's disgraceful...

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2025/02/01

Marshal Marmont made regrettable mistakes during the 1812 Battle of Salamanca and his army was defeated. But his biggest mistakes were yet to come. Special guest & podcaster David Montgomery walks us through the checkered career of the Duke of Ragusa. X/Twitter: @TheSiecle, @andnapoleon

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Episode 106 - Battle of Vitoria, the end of...

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2025/01/22

Another one of Wellington's masterful victories, the Battle of Vitoria forever ended the reign of Napoleon's empire in Spain. Special guest & author Josh Provan walks us through the background, battle, and aftermath of Vitoria. X/Twitter: @landofhistory, @andnapoleon

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Episode 105 - Caroline Bonaparte, Napoleon's scheming...

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2025/01/12

Was Caroline just another scheming member of the Bonaparte family or was she an adroit political operator? Special guest Katherine Bayford joins the show to discuss this Machiavellian character who would marry Marshal Murat, become Queen of Napoles, and ultimately betray Napoleon.X/Twitter: @kebayf, @andnapoleon

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