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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
Lord Howe
British Royal Navy
Villaret-Joyeuse
Naval Intelligence
Naval Tactics
French Navy
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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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Gareth Glover sits down with Zack to discuss a major auction of Napoleonic letters, the importance of preserving historical documents, and how the community can help save these invaluable pieces of history from private colle...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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Recent Guests

Josh Proven
Author of Bullocks, Grain and Good Madeira and Every Hazard and Fatigue; regular on the Napoleonic Wars Pod
Hellion
Episode: Cavalry in the Napoleonic Age Part 1
Gareth Glover
Author, Waterloo Archive; Napoleonic historian and collector-curator
Waterloo Archive; Pen and Sword/Ken Trotman
Episode: Emergency Broadcast: Saving Napoleonic History
Rachael Stark
Marshal Mayhem maestro and guest historian on the marshal system during the Napoleonic era
The Napoleonic Wars Pod
Episode: Marshal Massena
Dr. Bo Memory Reynolds
Scholar in residence
Episode: Most powerful woman of the Napoleonic era
Rob Yuill
A veteran of 24 years with the British Army, curator of the Rifles Museum, and author on Wellington's light division
The Rifles Museum
Episode: Redcoat Light Infantry
Doyna Hassanyi
Professor of History at Central Michigan University, author focused on Napoleonic governance
Central Michigan University
Episode: Napoleon's Unified Europe?
Marc Middleton
Expert reenactor specializing in Napoleonic military drills and history.
Episode: Fighting like Napoleon's Men: French drill 1789-1815
Rory Butcher
PhD candidate at the University of Leeds and education assistant in the realities of war team at the Royal Armouries.
University of Leeds
Episode: Britain's Forgotten Recruits: The Fencibles
Dr. John McAleer
Associate Professor of History and a leading expert on the East India Company
University of Southampton
Episode: The East India Company: Origins

Hosts

Liam Telfer
Co-host of The Napoleonic Wars Podcast; engaged in historical discussions; veteran and Napoleonic historian.
Zack White
Dr Zack White, Napoleonic historian and battlefield guide; co-host with broad historical expertise.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 618 ratings
  • 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 Kingdom3 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 Kingdom3 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 States4 months ago
  • Honestly the best podcast for history nerds.

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Walrus eats clams :D
    United States4 months ago
  • Love this

    I love this pod it makes the napoleonic wars sound like something simply

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DND nerd up
    United States5 months ago

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Listener reviews praise depth, accessible storytelling, and strong guest lineups.
Many appreciate the scholarly guests and broad topic range beyond pure battles.
A few critique pacing or narrative clarity in some episodes, especially for newcomers.
The podcast delivers nerdy, well-researched Napoleonic insights with engaging hosts.

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#224
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#160
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#185
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#195
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#74
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Emergency Broadcast: Saving Napoleonic History
Q: What happens to the letters if the bid succeeds or fails, and how will the materials be accessed by the public?
If successful, items would be donated to the National Army Museum in perpetuity, with open access for visitors and researchers; donors would receive recognition and possibly some of the collected materials or certificates, while the museum would provide a quarantine period before full access is granted.
Emergency Broadcast: Saving Napoleonic History
Q: What is the plan for funding and backing this preservation effort?
Gareth describes crowdfunding as essential, drawing on experience from past campaigns and explaining that even small, regular contributions can reach the required tens of thousands of pounds within a short window, especially with a community of Napoleonic enthusiasts.
Napoleon's Unified Europe?
Q: What themes emerged from your workshop discussion that led to this new volume?
Doyna elaborate on how the initial idea emerged during her teaching and led to a workshop that successfully gathered various scholars to share and discuss their insights on Napoleonic governance.
Napoleon's Unified Europe?
Q: To what extent was Napoleon successful in integrating Europe?
The guests discuss the duality of Napoleon's legacy, asserting that while militarily he lost the war, he strategically influenced governance and left a lasting impression on the European administrative framework.
Fighting like Napoleon's Men: French drill 1789-1815
Q: How do you implement drill with new recruits?
Drill implementation involves initial one-on-one training with experienced trainers to demonstrate the expected movements and techniques.

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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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2. Gareth Glover
3. Rachael Stark
4. Dr. Bo Memory Reynolds
5. Rob Yuill
6. Doyna Hassanyi
7. Marc Middleton
8. Rory Butcher

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