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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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01:15:45

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

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

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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01:10:59

Battle of Medellin (Peninsular War saga) - Defeat...

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/05/25

As the world reeled from the blistering success of Napoleon's winter offensive in the Iberian Peninsular in 1808-1809, how would the Spanish, Portuguese and British respond to the catastrophic collapse of the front in the face of Napoleon's onslaught.Josh Provan joins me to talk about how pockets of Spanish resistance proved that the war was not going to be over that quickly. We also discuss how the Spanish also managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory at the Battle of Medellin, and

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01:16:32

Black Redcoats - The final chapter

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/05/18

How did the Corps of Colonial Marines act as a force multiplier in the War of 1812? Did freed slaves help burn down the White House? And what happened to these folks once the war was over?Matt Taylor returns with the final chapter of the Black Redcoats.Buy Matt's book at: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Black-Redcoats-Hardback/p/49346Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/c/thenapoleonicwarspodhttps://linktr.ee/napwarspod

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01:01:47

Marshal Berthier - Napoleon's Right Hand

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/05/14

Who was Louis-Alexandre Berther, one of the most famous, most popular, and most indispensable marshals? Is it fair to describe him as Napoleon's right hand man? What would the Napoleonic Wars have looked like without him?Rachael Stark returns to talk about the life and impact of this master of the logistical and staff elements of warfare, looking at his legacy, and his impact for military history as well as his relationships with Napoleon, the other marshals, and that contentious question of why his

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00:53:08

Marshal Lannes - A Life (part 2)

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/05/11

Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte's best friend, Marshal Jean Lannes takes centre stage for the second instalment of a run down of his life.Rachael Stark reopens the discussion talking about his exploits in Egypt, we also discuss the Battle of Friedland, and the tragic end to the life of a man who was so close to the Emperor that Napoleon wept when this Marshal of France was mortally wounded.Support the show at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/thenapoleonicwarspod⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/napwarspod⁠

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00:54:06

Lannes - Napoleon's Best Friend?

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Marshal Jean Lannes - a fiery marshal, and a savvy commander, is the focus of a two parter on his life, as we explore the man's military origins, his early life, and how he fell into Napoleon's orbit. What impact did this man have on the history of the French Revolutionary Wars, and how crucial would he be to Napoleon as he rose to become Emperor of France?Support the show at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/thenapoleonicwarspod⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/napwarspod⁠

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01:17:44

Infantry in Battle - An 18th Century War of War Special

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/05/04

The 18th century Way of War series continues with an exteamly special episode. Dr Alexander Burns, Professor of History at the University of Steubenville, joins us to discuss his incredible new book Infantry in Battle 1733 - 1783. Infantry in Battle rewrites the story of combat in the 18th century by placing enlisted infantrymen, the rank and file and their experiances at centre stage. What was it like to recieve artillery fire, or conduct a bayonet charge? What were the relationships like between

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01:26:26

Marshal Ney - The Bravest of the Brave

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2025/04/30

Marshal Michel Ney, described by French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte as 'the bravest of the brave' is one of the most popular figures in Napoleonic history. But is he overrated as a military commander? What was he like as a person? And what was his impact on the history of the Napoleonic Wars?Rachael Stark returns to talk about the epic life of Marshal Ney, from his temperament and success, to his failures and tragic demise.Support the show at

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