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The Napoleonic Wars Podcast

Zack White
Napoleonic Wars
Napoleon Bonaparte
Battle Of Waterloo
Battle Of the Glorious 1st Of June
French Revolutionary Wars
Waterloo Campaign
Duke Of Wellington
French Navy
British Royal Navy
Naval Tactics
Naval Intelligence
Villaret-Joyeuse
Lord Howe
Battle Of the Nile
Battle Of Berezina
Waterloo
French Army
Russian Campaign Of 1812
Wellington
French Revolution

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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On the 18th June 1815, three fires broke out in central Belgium, that would go down in the annals of military history.

The first, and perhaps least well known, would actually prove to be pivotal in the scale of Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo, delayin... more

In this episode, we dive into the fierce two-day struggle that became one of the defining moments of the Peninsular War: the Battle of Talavera. From the blazing July heat to the confusion of night assaults, we examine how Sir Arthur Wellesley—soon t... more

In this episode, historian Josh Provan joins us to trace the tense, twisting campaign that led to the Battle of Talavera—a confrontation born not just of French ambition, but of uneasy alliances, political blunders, and the grinding realities of Peni... more

Following the lively debate that sprang up around our episode on 'Who was better: Wellington or Napoleon', we took the time to sit down and carefully consider some of the interesting questions and counter arguments made by our listeners. Who was Well... more

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Jack Gill
Adjunct professor at the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, affiliated with the National Defense University in Washington, DC, and specialist in Napoleonic military history.
National Defense University
Episode: Leipzig - The Battle of the Nations
Dr. Eleanor Janega
Author and sex historian, lecturer
London School of Economics
Episode: Beyond Marriage: Sex, Desire, and Deviancy in the Napoleonic era
Dr. Seth O. Le Jacq
Editor and sex historian
Hunter College CUNY
Episode: Beyond Marriage: Sex, Desire, and Deviancy in the Napoleonic era
Alex Mikaberidze
Author of 'The Napoleonic Wars: A Global History' and historian
Episode: The Eve of Austerlitz
Robert Wilde-Evans
Associate fellow of the Royal Historical Society and expert in orders and decorations and medals
Spink and Son
Episode: Waterloo Medals
Gemma Shearwood
PhD candidate at York University and expert on art history and imperial commemoration
York University
Episode: Napoleonic Monuments: The Committee of Taste
Eleanor Janega
Historian specializing in sexuality, propaganda, and apocalypticism.
Host of the Going Medieval podcast, author of the book 'Once and Future Sex'
Episode: Sex, lust and flirting in the Napoleonic Era
Dr. Graeme Callister
Lecturer at York St John University, Chair of the Napoleonic and Revolutionary War Graves Charity, Author
York St John University
Episode: Eylau: Napoleon’s Bloody Stalemate in the Snow
John Gill
Adjunct professor at the Northeast South Asia Center for Strategic Studies and author of several works on the Napoleonic Wars
National Defense University
Episode: The Battle of Wagram

Hosts

Dr. Luke Reynolds
Co-host with expertise in historical narratives and engaging discussions.
Dr. Zack White
Co-host with a strong focus on military history, particularly the Napoleonic Wars.
Liam Telfer
Host and contributor, bringing a unique perspective on historical discussions and debates.
Josh Redden
Co-host known for his engaging banter and historical insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 594 ratings
  • So intriguing!

    Who knew there was a podcast on the Napoleonic Wars! Just listened to the episode on the Black Redcoats. I always skipped the War of 1812 in my teaching. Not anymore!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lilac670
    United States25 days ago
  • Fascinating, illuminating, entertaining

    As a lay person I have been following this pod for four months now and have learnt a huge amount about the period while being thoroughly entertained by the hosts, guests and different formats. Thank you so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bob 00000000000000000
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Too much chatter

    Stop all the blabbering and focus on history. So boring, they keep talking and talking. Ugh

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    bsbshdhdhdbdbdbdb
    United States5 months ago
  • Great podcast — but unfair to some of the marshalate

    This is a great podcast. Probably the best out there on the British side of the Napoleonic and Revolutionary Wars.

    That said, there are some gaps when discussing the French side of the conflict, especially outside the peninsula. I was more than a little surprised by the characterization of Ney’s rearguard in Russia as being bungled. Most of the blame there surely lies with Napoleon for giving orders that left Ney three days march behind the head of the army, and at least some blame has to go t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmherstStudent12
    United States5 months ago
  • Great stuff!

    Love this podcast and all the meandering but insightful interviews and discussions! Great for deep dives into Napoleonic topics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mcarna
    United States5 months ago

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#197
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#186
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#228
New Zealand/History
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#233
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#239
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The Battle of Austerlitz: Napoleon's Masterpiece?
Q: Is Austerlitz Napoleon's greatest victory?
Yes, it is viewed as Napoleon's greatest victory due to his understanding of the enemy and the circumstances of the battle.
Waterloo Medals
Q: What are the most interesting and important parts of the legacy of the Waterloo Medal?
It sets a precedent for awarding medals to all ranks, which continues to this day.
Waterloo Medals
Q: What does British medal culture look like in May of 1815?
Overall, it's pretty poor in the grand scheme of things. There's nothing available really for other ranks or indeed officers basically below the rank of major.
Wars of Revolution and Empire: The People's Perspective
Q: How do views of the Revolution and the War differ in Ayrshire and Worcestershire?
The correspondence reflects their distinct regional perspectives, with Wodrow's concerns rooted in the conservative, Church of Scotland viewpoint, while Kenrick's dissenting background favors a radical approach to issues of reform and revolution.
Napoleonic Monuments: The Committee of Taste
Q: How did the Committee's composition influence the types of monuments created?
The committee included politicians and artists, allowing a blend of political and aesthetic decisions regarding who and what was memorialized.

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