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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 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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00:38:00

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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00:50:36

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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01:16:53

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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01:02:18

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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00:53:13

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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00:37:21

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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00:58:58

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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00:46:15

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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00:55:14

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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00:41:52

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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00:35:31

Episode 104 - Marshal Bernadotte as King of Sweden,...

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2025/01/02

Bernadotte's was Napoleon's only Marshal who managed to become a permanent king. His descendants maintain the throne to this very day. Special guest Fredrik Eriksson tells us about Bernadotte's path to becoming King of Sweden and how he performed in the role.X/Twitter: @andnapoleon

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00:35:47

Episode 103 - General Kellerman, one of Napoleon's...

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2024/12/20

Son of the famous Marshal Kellerman, Francois Etienne de Kellerman blazed his own path within the Napoleonic legend. He and his cavalry troopers were pivotal in securing Napoleon's last-second victory at Marengo and served the Emperor all the way through Waterloo. Special guest Charles Mackay tells us all about this beau sabreur!X/Twitter: @bubblesvampire, @andnapoleon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalsandnapoleon/support

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00:34:36

Episode 102 - General Belliard, Chief-of-Staff to...

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2024/12/10

Belliard had an eventful career from Cairo to Madrid to Moscow to Paris - he seemed to be in the midst of all the great campaigns of the Napoleonic Era. Special guest and author Jonathan North tells us about this useful French officer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalsandnapoleon/support

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00:54:27

Episode 101 - Battle of Austerlitz, Napoleon's...

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2024/11/30

Napoleon's most well-known victory, the Battle of Austerlitz was called the Battle of 3 Emperors. Napoleon defeated the Third Coalition led by Austrian Emperor Francis and Russian Czar Alexander. Special guest Jonathan Abel joins the show to discuss this dominating performance by Napoleon. X/Twitter: @historianabel, @andnapoleon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalsandnapoleon/support

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01:06:58

Episode 100 - General Vandamme, Napoleon's firebrand,...

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2024/11/20

Vandamme had a reputation as an excellent division and corps commander. However, he had a nasty disposition that alienated his colleagues and his Emperor. Special guest & author David Buttery discusses this infamous French general. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalsandnapoleon/support

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00:39:14

Episode 99 - Killing Napoleon, with special guest...

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2024/11/10

By some estimates, there were 30 attempts on Napoleon's life during his reign. Special guest Jonathan North and author of the book, "Killing Napoleon" joins the show to discuss the various assassination plots. Which ones were legitimate and which one were farcical? X/Twitter: @andnapoleon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalsandnapoleon/support

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00:38:52

Episode 98 - Admiral Hood of the British navy, with...

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2024/10/31

Samuel Hood had a long, celebrated career and even mentored a young Horatio Nelson. Special guest Oliver Webb-Carter from the Aspects of History podcast joins the show to discuss this legendary British admiral.X/Twitter: @AspectsHistory, @andnapoleon *For ad-free bonus content, go to patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalsandnapoleon/support

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Episode 97 - General Kleber, one of Napoleon's most...

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2024/10/21

Kleber was a famous general during the Revolutionary Wars and joined Napoleon's legendary expedition to Egypt. Special guest Michael Hamel joins the show to discuss Kleber's career and his untimely demise in Egypt. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalsandnapoleon/support

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