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Generals and Napoleon

John W. Viscardo
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleonic Wars
French Revolution
Napoleon
Waterloo
Battle Of Borodino
Napoleonic Era
Duke Of Wellington
France
Peninsula War
Horatio Nelson
Battle Of the Nile
Peninsular War
Battle Of Austerlitz
Joachim Murat
Battle Of Leipzig
Henry Paget
French Army
Battle Of Trafalgar
Battle Of Vitoria

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: www.youtube.com/@generalsandnapoleon Patreon: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon TikTok: tiktok.com/@andnapoleon

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What was life like in the Kingdom of Naples during the Napoleonic Era? In this episode, special guest Jonathan North explores one of the most fascinating and overlooked states of the Napoleonic Wars.

From the arrival of French armies in Italy to the... more

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Napoleon is remembered as one of history's greatest battlefield commanders, but his true genius extended far beyond the battlefield. In this episode, special guest & author Michael Leggiere will explore Napoleon's grand strategy—the ambitious plan th... more

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Join me for a first-hand walkthrough of the legendary Waterloo Battlefield in Belgium, where Napoleon fought his final battle on June 18, 1815. In this immersive battlefield tour, we'll walk the very ground where French, British, Dutch-Belgian, and P... more

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In this episode, special guest and author Wayne Hanley explores the legendary rearguard actions of Marshal Michel Ney during Napoleon’s disastrous retreat from Russia in 1812. Known as "the Bravest of the Brave," Ney earned immortal fame by commandin... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Leggiere
Professor of Napoleonic history, author of books including Napoleon's Grand Strategy
University of Florida (Gainesville)
Episode: Napoleon's Grand Strategy Explained (with special guest Michael Leggiere) | Ep 173
David Buttery
Author and battlefield guide
Author of The Waterloo Battlefield Guide
Episode: Waterloo Battlefield Tour: Where Napoleon Lost His Empire (with special guest David Buttery) | Ep 172
Wayne Hanley
Historian, professor of history at Westchester University; author of The Genesis of Napoleonic Propaganda
Westchester University
Episode: Marshal Ney: The Bravest of the Brave During Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow (with Wayne Hanley) | Ep 171
Robert C. Greenway
Former deputy assistant to the president, Napoleon buff; Senior Vice President at American Global Strategies
American Global Strategies
Episode: How Napoleon Shaped Modern War and Politics (with special guest Robert C. Greenway) | Ep 170
Andrew Lambert
Author and Napoleonic-era historian
Author, The British Way of War; No More Napoleons
Episode: Sailors of the Napoleonic Era (with special guest Andrew Lambert) | Ep 169
Ambrogio Caiani
Professor at Kent in England; author of Flirting with Evil
Kent, United Kingdom
Episode: Napoleon vs. the Catholic Church: Power, Politics, and the Pope (with Ambrogio Caiani) | Ep 163
Josh Meeks
Professor at Naval War College, naval historian
US Navy War College
Episode: How the Royal Navy Dominated the Napoleonic Wars (with Joshua Meeks) | Ep 161
Joshua Provan
Author, historian (The Siege of Pensacola; Every Hazard and Fatigue)
Author; Historian
Episode: 30 Things That Made the Napoleonic Era Fascinating (with Joshua Provan) | Ep 159
Jimmy Chen
Owner of napoleonicimpressions.com; special guest on the episode
Napoleonic Impressions
Episode: General Wittgenstein: The Russian General Who Saved St. Petersburg from Napoleon (with Jimmy Chen) | Ep 158

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John Viscardo
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 213 ratings
  • Lannes

    Great podcast, excellent guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rolkandjf
    United States3 months ago
  • All you need Napoleon wise

    Really enjoying this - great guests & variety of all things Napoleonic. Going through back catalogue. I like the shows on individuals like Murat, Ney etc but also others that I would like to know more about such as Lannes. A great find.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Indiana Bond
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great Podcast made with passion

    Podcast hosted by a History teacher with a friendly and soothing voice, with well researched episodes and biopics, including special guest experts.

    Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    White Tripod
    Australiaa year ago
  • Great show

    I have listened to this show for a No of years now and have been impressed with its gradual maturity into a really informative and considered show.

    Well done John.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Collingwood005
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Love it!

    Podchaser
    5
    John
    2 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests are consistently praised for depth and expertise.
Audience notes strong production quality, engaging storytelling, and broad coverage of Napoleonic figures.
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The host's interviewing style earns high marks, though some critics want longer guest silences.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Naples and Napoleon: A Kingdom Transformed (with special guest Jonathan North) | Ep 174
Q: What kind of ruler was Ferdinand, King of Naples, and what challenges did he present?
Ferdinand's rule was marked by contradictions: propaganda support and a reputation for weakness and uncertainty. He was easily manipulated by the elites, often portrayed as feckless, with a complicated domestic life and a background that fostered instability, which made strong governance difficult during upheaval.
Napoleon's Grand Strategy Explained (with special guest Michael Leggiere) | Ep 173
Q: Briefly, why do you think he had to invade Russia?
Russia's withdrawal from the Continental System forced Napoleon to test whether he could compel the tsar back into the system; invading Russia was framed as enforcing a continental-wide closure of Europe to British trade, a central plank of his grand strategy, despite the risks.
The Marshals of France Before Napoleon (with Jonathan Abel) | Ep 166
Q: Jonathan, what makes Rochambeau stand out among pre-Napoleonic marshals?
Rochambeau stood out for his disciplined command, his ability to maintain army-level cohesion, and his crucial role in delivering French support to the American alliance, all while managing logistical challenges across the Atlantic theater.
The Louisiana Purchase: Why Napoleon Sold an Empire (with Alexander Mikaberidze) | Ep 165
Q: Whose idea was the broader expansion beyond New Orleans?
Napoleon was the architect of selling Louisiana and, through diplomacy, reshaping how much of the territory could be claimed; the guest explains that Jefferson initially aimed for New Orleans, but the strategic calculus grew to include large-scale expansion under the U.S. claim.
Napoleon's Attack on Berlin: The Gamble That Failed in 1813 (with Michael Leggiere) | Ep 162
Q: Why did Ney fail at Denevitz, and how did Ney's communication issues affect the battle?
Ney mismanaged his forces by focusing on the right and not maintaining proper awareness of the left, compounded by Ney being unaware that Oudinot had arrived; this prevented timely support and contributed to the collapse of the center and right flank during the battle.

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4. Robert C. Greenway
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6. Ambrogio Caiani
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