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Generals and Napoleon

John W. Viscardo
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleonic Wars
Napoleon
French Revolution
Waterloo
Battle Of Borodino
Napoleonic Era
Duke Of Wellington
France
Peninsula War
Horatio Nelson
Battle Of the Nile
Peninsular War
Battle Of Austerlitz
Battle Of Leipzig
Joachim Murat
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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Alexander Mikaberidze
Professor and author; co-host of Napoleonic Quarterly
Napoleonic Quarterly; author of The Louisiana Purchase
Episode: Episode 165 - The Louisiana Purchase, Napoleon's great real estate deal, with special guest Alexander Mikaberidze
Ambrogio Caiani
Professor at Kent in England; author of Flirting with Evil
Kent, United Kingdom
Episode: Episode 163 - Napoleon's turbulent relationship with the Catholic Church, with special guest Ambrogio Caiani
Michael Leggiere
Special guest, author and historian of the Napoleonic era
Author, Napoleon in Berlin; The Fall of Napoleon; 1813 series
Episode: Episode 162 - Napoleon’s 1813 Attack on Berlin, the Gamble that Failed, with special guest Michael Leggiere
Josh Meeks
Professor at Naval War College, naval historian
US Navy War College
Episode: Episode 161 - Naval Tactics of the Napoleonic Era, with special guest Joshua Meeks
Joshua Provan
Author, historian (The Siege of Pensacola; Every Hazard and Fatigue)
Author; Historian
Episode: Episode 159 - 🤍 30 things to love about the Napoleonic Era, with special guest Joshua Provan
Jimmy Chen
Owner of napoleonicimpressions.com; special guest on the episode
Napoleonic Impressions
Episode: Episode 158 - General Wittgenstein, the Savior of St. Petersburg, with special guest Jimmy Chen
David Markham
Author and Napoleonic scholar, wrote on the 100 Days
Episode: Episode 154 - Top 15 Surprise/Oh Merde moments of the Napoleonic Era, with a panel of experts
Geraint Thatcher
Napoleonic era commentator and Twitter/X analyst
Episode: Episode 154 - Top 15 Surprise/Oh Merde moments of the Napoleonic Era, with a panel of experts
Graeme Thatcher
Listener-guest with interest in Napoleonic wars
Episode: Episode 154 - Top 15 Surprise/Oh Merde moments of the Napoleonic Era, with a panel of experts

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John Viscardo
Host of Generals and Napoleon; emulator behind the show's historical narration and discussion.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 209 ratings
  • Lannes

    Great podcast, excellent guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rolkandjf
    United Statesa month 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 Kingdom9 months 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
    a year ago

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

Listeners praise the host's accessible storytelling and depth of guest expertise, often highlighting strong interviews and well-researched episodes.
Some listeners note pacing issues when interviews run long or guests speak over each other, but overall feedback remains highly positive.
Guests are consistently described as high-caliber historians and authors, adding credibility and depth to discussions.
The show's focus on individual generals and lesser-known figures is repeatedly appreciated for providing new perspectives on well-trodden events.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 166 - Marshals of the Pre-Napoleonic Era, with special guest Jonathan Abel
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.
Episode 165 - The Louisiana Purchase, Napoleon's great real estate deal, with special guest Alexander Mikaberidze
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.
Episode 162 - Napoleon’s 1813 Attack on Berlin, the Gamble that Failed, with special guest Michael Leggiere
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.
Episode 162 - Napoleon’s 1813 Attack on Berlin, the Gamble that Failed, with special guest Michael Leggiere
Q: What was the Trakenberg plan, and why did the Allies pursue it instead of directly confronting Napoleon?
The plan, actually drafted by Austrians at Reichenbach and presented at Trakenberg, aimed to defeat Napoleon without a direct confrontation by pressuring his flanks with three multinational Allied armies that would lure him into unfavorable terrain and wear him down through maneuver while avoiding a head-on clash.
Episode 161 - Naval Tactics of the Napoleonic Era, with special guest Joshua Meeks
Q: What is Crossing the T, and why is it considered a pivotal tactic in naval warfare of this period?
Crossing the T is a maneuver where a fleet turns to present perpendicular lines to the enemy, allowing full broadsides with minimal retaliation, and it relies on maintaining weather gauge and strong signaling to execute; it represents a decisive shift in naval tactics when achieved correctly.

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4. Josh Meeks
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