
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 159 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

Step into the pages of history and explore 30 things we love about the Napoleonic Era—one of the most dramatic, influential, and larger-than-life periods in world history. From Napoleon’s genius to legendary marshals, epic battles, iconic uniforms, a... more
General Wittgenstein: Russia’s “Savior of St. Petersburg”
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Battle of Wavre & Plancenoit (1815) | Napoleon’s Last Campaign & Grouchy’s Controversial Stand
The Battle of Wavre, fought on 18–19 June 1815, was the final major engagement of Napoleon’s Hundred Days and one of the most controversial battles of the... more
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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.
Podcast hosted by a History teacher with a friendly and soothing voice, with well researched episodes and biopics, including special guest experts.
Highly recommended!
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.
Love it!
Excellent!
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A history-focused series that dives deep into the Napoleonic era, centering on biographies of commanders, battlefield strategy, and leadership lessons drawn from the period. Episodes feature experts, authors, and historians who unpack tactical decisions, logistical challenges, and political contexts, often highlighting lesser-known figures to illuminate how individual contributions shaped grand campaigns. The show stands out for its panel-style debates, accessible narrative, and emphasis on the human side of military history, making complex maneuvers and campaigns engaging and learnable for listeners, students, and professionals in history PR and education alike.
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Generals and Napoleon launched 4 years ago and published 159 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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