
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 369 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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In a world first, Sean Bean and Bernard Cornwell sit down to share their memories about how they shaped Sharpe, and how Sharpe shaped them.
Will Sean reveal where the inimitable use of 'bastard' came from? Does Bernard settle the argument on which S... more
What does it take to make a Marshal of France. Of the 26 individuals that Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte elevated to the highest military rank of the first French Empire, there were a myriad of similarities and differences - ostentatious, arrogant, speci... more
In this episode of the The Napoleonic Wars Podcast, we saddle up and ride into part 1 of the dramatic world of cavalry warfare during the Napoleonic Wars with historian and author Josh Proven.
From the thunderous heavy cavalry charges to the lightni... more
In an emergency recording Gareth Glover sits down with Zack to discuss a major auction of Napoleonic letters, the importance of preserving historical documents, and how the community can help save these invaluable pieces of history from private colle... more
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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
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!
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
I’ve been listening to this podcast for probably a year now and I’ve not gotten bored of listening to the facts about the Napoleonic wars and more. One thing that I would really enjoy is an episode on specific regiments like the 1st grenadiers of the old guard or the KGL. Thank you for this wonderful podcast.
I love this pod it makes the napoleonic wars sound like something simply
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This show consistently features in-depth explorations of Napoleonic-era topics, from the workings of light infantry and drill to naval battles, governance under Napoleon, and the structure of European states during the period. A recurring strength is the blend of rigorous historical analysis with accessible storytelling, often anchored by expert guests and veteran hosts who bring practical perspectives on military life, logistics, and governance. Listeners can expect thorough debates, rich primary-context discussions, and a strong emphasis on how 18th- and early 19th-century events shaped modern institutions and warfare, with occasional interdisciplinary forays that broaden the historical lens. A notable hallmark is how guests from academia... more
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Recent guests on The Napoleonic Wars Podcast include:
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2. Gareth Glover
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