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The Napoleonic Wars Podcast

Zack White
Napoleonic Wars
Napoleon Bonaparte
British Army
Peninsular War
Battle Of Waterloo
French Revolution
American War Of Independence
Waterloo
Prussian Army
Spanish Army
French Army
American Revolution
Wellington
French Revolutionary Wars
Royal Navy
Duke Of Wellington
Slavery
British Navy
Battle Of Leipzig
George Washington

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 research... more

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Ed Shawcross
Historian on Napoleonic history
Author of The People's Emperor, The Unlikely Rise and Spectacular Fall of Napoleon III
Episode: The Last Napoleonic Coup: Napoleon III's power grab
Dr Zack White
Expert on discipline in Wellington's army
Napoleonic historian
Episode: Waterloo Weekend at Apsley House
Luke A. Reynolds
Historian guest appearing at Waterloo Weekend
Unknown (as referenced in episode)
Episode: Waterloo Weekend at Apsley House
Mark Thompson
Author of Wellington and the Lines of Torres Vedras, The Defence of Lisbon During the Peninsula War, and Wellington's favourite engineer
Historian/Author
Episode: The Royal Engineers
Alistair Nichols
Historian and author specializing in foreigners in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars
Hellion Books
Episode: The King's Foreigners: The Men who fought for Britain
Edward Shawcross
Historian, author of The Last Emperor of Mexico and The People's Emperor
Historian and author
Episode: The 'Other' Napoleon: Napoleon III's early life and haphazard career
Evan Wilson
Author of Horrible Peace; historian
Independent/Author
Episode: The Father of Nelson's Navy: John Jervis, Earl St Vincent's Early Life
Jackson van Uden
Historian, broadcaster, PhD researcher at Royal Holloway with a special interest in tyranny
Royal Holloway, University of London
Episode: Napoleon, Tyranny & Revolutionary Government
Josh Provan
Author and historian, known for Bullock's Grain and Good Madeira; focuses on the Marata and Jatt campaigns and other Peninsula War topics
Author, Adventures in Historyland YouTube channel
Episode: The Peninsular War - Spain Falls - Autumn 1809

Hosts

Liam Telfer
Co-host and quartermaster on The Napoleonic Wars Pod; key host with broad coverage across episodes.
Zack White
Host with a strong emphasis on discipline, military history, and Napoleonic topics; co-hosting alongside Luke.
Luke Reynolds
Co-host and academic-contributor; brings historiography and scholarly framing to episodes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 640 ratings
  • Great accompaniment to walking the ground

    On my way to Waterloo I ran out of time so decided to visit the Quatre Bras site instead and leave the big one for the next day. It’s a great location, easy to visualise the battle, and even better for finding this podcast to listen to before and after the visit, with specific episodes on the different parts of the Waterloo Campaign, not just the main battle. Friendly and informative, I’ll be listening to the others with pleasure. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Posh Tim
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Great stuff!

    So many really good episodes, and always fun to hear Zack talk about discipline in the British army of the period

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bosworth-to-Waterloo
    Australia5 months ago
  • Great for the Napoleonic Nerd

    This is a great podcast if you already know the subject as it has lots of additional nerdy details. However, as an example, if you don’t know what happened at the Battle of Talavera you wouldn’t get any clear sense of chronology or narrative from the episodes focusing on this battle. If the hosts told the story using a clear , exciting and chronological narrative, then added all the nerdy details along the way, this would be five stars. At the moment, it’s only worthy of a listen if you alrea... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    sjw976
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Fascinating, illuminating, entertaining

    Thank you to all who have provided such an interesting, engaging and entertaining podcast over the past year. Look forward to what lies in store in 2026. Happy new year!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bob 00000000000000000
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Napleonic Fanatic

    I absolutely look forward to this show, great way to here the facts on the Napleonic wars, I like the format so much that it would be great to see the same done for the American Civil War

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ratfink82
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners praise accessible yet rigorous history with engaging guests.
Fans appreciate deep dives and expert context, especially for esoteric topics.
Some episodes are noted as long with a strong narrative, while others want tighter focus.
Overall reception is highly favorable for nerdy, well-sourced content.
A few listeners seek broader global perspectives and more French-side coverage.
Positive feedback highlights the host banter and scholarly guests as key strengths.

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#180
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Apple Podcasts
#123
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Napoleon, Tyranny & Revolutionary Government
Q: What is the defining feature of Napoleon's regime according to the discussion?
Napoleon's regime is characterized by a highly personalized, image-driven dictatorship with strong propaganda, extensive censorship, and the development of institutions that operate independently of the person, creating an effective but autocratic administration.
Plotting Napoleon's Coup - Brewing Brumaire
Q: Could a different leader, like Joubert, have achieved similar goals without Napoleon?
A Joubert-led coup might have produced a civilian government but would likely have sustained years of civil strife and failed to deliver the kind of institutional rehabilitation and church settlement Napoleon eventually achieved.
Plotting Napoleon's Coup - Brewing Brumaire
Q: Why did they think Napoleon would be the right figure to lead the change?
Because he commanded the loyalty of the army, had broad Republican credentials on paper, and possessed the popularity and martial success that could galvanize both troops and the Parisian political classes.
Plotting Napoleon's Coup - Brewing Brumaire
Q: What marked Napoleon's coup out as different from earlier upheavals?
Its execution as a relatively orderly seizure backed by the army, and the hope that it would present a constitutional veneer rather than a fully military dictatorship, made Brumaire appear as a planned consolidation of power rather than another outright revolution.
Looking like a Redcoat: Meet the Tailor
Q: How did you get into historical tailoring and what attracted you to military uniforms in particular?
He explains his path as a reenactor who started making his own kit after struggling to find suitable pieces, and notes a mix of necessity, collaboration, and patient, long-term practice as what shaped his approach to military uniforms.

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What is The Napoleonic Wars Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show attracts deep-docus and contextual history lovers with a strong focus on Napoleonic-era military and political affairs, often featuring in-depth conversations with historians, authors, and subject-matter experts. Episodes blend biographical storytelling, battlefield analysis, and historiography, frequently exploring topics like reform, warfare logistics, regimental life, and the broader resonance of Napoleonic events in modern memory. Notable strengths include rigorous sourcing, a willingness to challenge myths, and a steady stream of expert guests who bring archival insight and scholarly balance to controversial or overlooked angles. The format supports nerdy deep-dives as well as accessible overviews, making it appealing to both... more

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1. Ed Shawcross
2. Dr Zack White
3. Luke A. Reynolds
4. Mark Thompson
5. Alistair Nichols
6. Edward Shawcross
7. Evan Wilson
8. Jackson van Uden

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