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

French Revolutionary Wars

Royal Navy

Wellington

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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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	372	Founded	6 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	History

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The Battle of Maida

In this Battle Series episode of the The Napoleonic Wars Podcast, we head to southern Italy to unpack the dramatic and sometimes misunderstood Battle of Maida with historian Richard Hopton author of 'The Battle of Maida, 1806: Fifteen Minutes of Glor... more

26 Apr 2026 • 52 min

Cavalrymen of the Napoleonic Era

In this second instalment we return to the saddle with historian Josh Proven to uncover the hidden mechanics behind cavalry warfare during the Napoleonic Wars.

This episode goes beyond the charge to explore how cavalry actually functioned under the ... more

19 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 21 min

95th Rifles - Mythbusted

Historian and Rifles veteran Tim Saunders joins us to delve into the history, ethos, and legacy of the 95th Rifles, a distinguished unit of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. We discuss their formation, training, and the impact of their uni... more

12 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 8 min

Sharpe's Confession w/ Sean Bean & Bernard Cornwell

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

5 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 9 min

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Recent Guests

Richard Hopton

British author, historian and journalist

Author of The Battle of Maida 1806, 15 Minutes of Glory

Episode: The Battle of Maida

Josh Proven

Master of Adventures in Historyland, author of Bullocks, Grain and Good Madeira, and Every Hazard and Fatigue

Adventures in Historyland (YouTube)

Episode: Cavalrymen of the Napoleonic Era

Tim Saunders

Battlefield guide, former infantry officer, prolific author on the British Army in the Napoleonic era

Pen & Sword (as referenced in episode)

Episode: 95th Rifles - Mythbusted

Bernard Cornwell

Number one bestselling author of Sharpe, Last Kingdom, etc.

Pseudonymous? (Author of Sharpe)

Episode: Sharpe's Confession w/ Sean Bean & Bernard Cornwell

Sean Bean

Award-winning actor known for Richard Sharpe and numerous film roles

Episode: Sharpe's Confession w/ Sean Bean & Bernard Cornwell

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

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 Kingdom4 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 States5 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 States5 months ago
Love this
I love this pod it makes the napoleonic wars sound like something simply
Apple Podcasts
5
DND nerd up
United States6 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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Apple Podcasts	#214	United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts	#221	Australia/History

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Cavalrymen of the Napoleonic Era

Q: What is the hardest thing to teach recruits when learning cavalry riding and drilling?

The hardest part is conveying the feel and rhythm of asking an aid, and understanding how to respond when pressure from the leg changes, which comes from experience with the horse and clear instruction rather than just reading a drill manual.

Sharpe's Confession w/ Sean Bean & Bernard Cornwell

Q: What was the process for bringing Sharpe from book to screen, and how much did Sean shape the role?

The writers had a strong foundation in the books, and Sean contributed ideas and suggested lines after joining the project; over time he helped refine Sharpe by aligning dialogue and moments with what the books conveyed, while staying true to the overall storytelling.

95th Rifles - Mythbusted

Q: How was the training regime for the 95th Rifles established and evolved in the early years?

The training relied on two core documents—the green book (Interior Economy) and de Rottenberg's manual—outlining exact drill, marksmanship, and progression from basic line-infantry skills to light-infantry tactics, with recruits drawn from across the army and militia and then expected to master both line and light procedures.

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.

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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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1. Richard Hopton
2. Josh Proven
3. Tim Saunders
4. Bernard Cornwell
5. Sean Bean
6. Gareth Glover
7. Rachael Stark
8. Dr. Bo Memory Reynolds

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