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Zack White
Covering all things French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars, and presented by 'the baby-faced Napoleon Nerd' (Zack White), this podcast offers a rich array of interviews, narratives and opinion pieces on a vast range of topics from the period 1789-1815. Ideal for specialists and newcomers to the period alike.
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How do we separate Napoleonic myth from reality? Why were some written out of the story?Over 200 years later, why does Waterloo still matter?Join me this summer on the podcast's Youtube Channel for a documentary on the battle, like you've never seen before
Sam Jolley, Geraint Thatcher and Josh Provan join me for the second instalment of the 'Greatest What if of the Napoleonic era' series - a fun run through of scenarios that might have changed the course of Napoleonic history
Twitter: @s_jolley @ThatchGer1 @Landofhistory
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The stars of a recent collaborative project involving the Napoleonic & Revolutionary War Graves Charity, and students from the University of Portsmouth, Izzy Turtle, Emily Harris, Rebekah Money and Damiana Kun talk about their recent efforts to find the graves of Napoleonic veterans across Portsmouth, and their experiences of cleaning graves.
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Why does Waterloo matter? How was it manipulated? And how did it become a business in its own right? Regular listeners of the show will know that these questions and much more have been covered by the Napoleonic Wars Podcast’s ‘Scholar in Residence’, Dr Luke ‘Memory’ Reynolds, in his critically acclaimed and award winning book Who Owned Waterloo. That book is now available in paperback, and to mark its release Luke sat down at The Lambs social and theatrical club with Professor of History Benjamin Carter Hett (https://twitter.com/BenjaminHett). If you haven’t picked it up already, get 30% off on the Oxford University Press website using code AAFLYG6
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Professor Rosemary Sweet & Dr Richard Ansell join me to discuss why some people decided to travel in the Iberian Peninsular at the height of the Peninsular War, in a bid to see more of the 'action'.
Rosemary's book Cities and the Grand Tour: The British in Italy, c. 1690-1820 is available here: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/cities-and-the-grand-tour/1BC3B4C2211B31007B03AA0A39729038
Richards book Complete Gentlemen: Educational Travel and Family Strategy, 1650-1750 is available here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/complete-gentlemen-9780197267271?cc=us⟨=en&
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Professor Rosemary Sweet & Dr Richard Ansell join me to discuss why some people decided to travel in the Iberian Peninsular at the height of the Peninsular War, in a bid to see more of the 'action'.
Rosemary's book Cities and the Grand Tour: The British in Italy, c. 1690-1820 is available here: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/cities-and-the-grand-tour/1BC3B4C2211B31007B03AA0A39729038
Richards book Complete Gentlemen: Educational Travel and Family Strategy, 1650-1750 is available here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/complete-gentlemen-9780197267271?cc=us⟨=en&
Attend Rosemary and Richard's talk at the Napoleonic & Revolutionary War Graves Charity here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/821874868857?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Eddie Zimmerman returns for a chat about the iconic American. A man whose sheer tenacity kept the fledgling USA in the war despite repeated military setbacks in the early stages of the war. We discuss the myths and controversies as well as the man's character, and why he may have been fundamental to helping America define itself.
Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @EdwardZimm1778
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A less-than-Presidential, two hour broadcast, in which Zack has multiple aneurysms, Luke self proclaims to be a 'Scholar in Residence', and then refers to military history as 'Guns and balls and pointy things'.
We also do some serious historianing at some point in the broadcast.
This is a new style of content, in which we look at the state of Napoleonic history, new book releases, new historical dramas that are being released, and conferences you need to attend.
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Rory Butcher and Liam Telfer join me to talk about how what make the world of re-enactment 'tick'. We discuss the realism debate, the unique insights and benefits that re-enactment offers, whether or not horses are terrifying, and the contentious subject of whether or not women should be allowed in the fighting line.
Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @RMB_History | @liamtelfer
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Dr Luke Reynolds talks about how Waterloo celebrations were spread across the British Empire, and how Waterloo Day became an excuse for a boozing session.
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Twitter: @lureynol | @zwhitehistory
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Professor Beatrice de Graaf, and Professor Alexander Mikaberidze join Dr Zack White to discuss the life, legacy and complexities of remembering Napoleon Bonaparte.
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Trenches on the battlefield and the Prussians arriving from the wrong direction are nothing new...
Professor Tony Pollard joins me to talk about more than a century of the Battle of Waterloo being depicted on the big screen. We talk about common tropes, the way in which portrayals of the battle have developed, and some of the challenges to production.
Extended version with clips from the various films available on youtube.
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Cinema and History: The encyclopedia of History Films.
https://www.hervedumont.ch/page.php?id=fr4
Napoleon and the Pope (1897)
https://youtu.be/_jf_lIhWsJk?si=CPT-oxo0s544l7mk
Napoleon (1909) Library of Congress
https://www.loc.gov/item/mp73112700/
Incidents in the Life of Napoleon and Josephine (1909)
https://youtu.be/zmnHQbrh3KY?si=RtrJ5IhDPrNaTObM
Waterloo at 24.53
The Battle of Waterloo (1913)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1SZnKFuvw0
The Iron Duke (1934) NOT ON YOUTUBE
Campo Di Maggio (The Hundred Days) 1934/5 NOT ON YOUTUBE (103 min) Dir by Giovachinno Forzano
Hundert Tage (Hundred Days) Dir Franz Wenzler (1hr 25?)
The Nazi Napoleon – Waterloo from around 9.36
21min20 clip https://youtu.be/HfTkNHp0v2k?si=3L2MaeLF-jNrOfmS
Napoleon (1955)
https://youtu.be/vRsg9o9tr5s?si=x4SddxtBoPQBCAo4
Waterloo 1.42
Austerlitz 1960 Abel Gance
https://youtu.be/xK_I5IwQLMw?si=3Dlxxdy6cjHTHopK
Waterloo 1970
https://youtu.be/3DcWJrzK0wU?si=_ftJ-JwKLapfMVMv
The Day of the Locust (1975) The Stage collapses
https://youtu.be/jJ_p_xhMEvU?si=7zIukRCn6-aRdwkl
Napoleon (French TV series 2002)
Waterloo 53.38
https://youtu.be/i_E_TfWu5uU?si=SFAfbemaCDpWU6ru
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Sam Jolley, Charlotte White, Josh Provan and Kit Chapman (University of Falmouth) join me to dissect the movie as a piece of film making. We largely park the historical inaccuracies to explore the real reasons why this film has proven such a disappointment with fans of the period.
Twitter: @s_jolley | @restorationcake | @landofhistory
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One of the largest sieges of the American War of Independence
is far from common knowledge. Josh Provan explains all following the release of his new book on the Siege of Pensacola.
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Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @landofhistory
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Who was Josephine, the women so often sidelined as simply being 'Napoleon's one true love'?
Rachael Stark offers a multi-dimensional perspective on the complexities of Marie Josephe Rose de Beauharnias.
Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @bookish_rachael
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Gareth Glover returns with the second instalment on the British siege of Copenhagen.
Buy the book: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Two-Battles-of-Copenhagen-1801-and-1807-Paperback/p/23363
Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @GloverGareth
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What were the Waterloo banquets, and why did they matter? Luke Reynolds returns to explain why there was much more to these annual celebrations of the allied victory than an aristocratic booze-up.
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Gareth Glover drops by for the first instalment of a two part on one of the most shameful, if strategically understandable, acts by the British in the entire Napoleonic Wars.
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Four historians respond to Ridley Scott's scathing attack on the nature of history, as Clare Siviter, Luke Reynolds and Alexander Burns discuss what history actually is, and why it matters.
Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @ClareSiviter | @lureynol | @KKriegeBlog
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Josh Provan returns to talk about Kamehameha I, King of Hawaii, who is often referred to as 'the Great'. We discuss his life, rise, influence, and why the case can be made that he was as significant, and perhaps even more significant than Napoleon.
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What would happen if 'Master & Commander' met Horatio Nelson? Adam Preston, screenwriter and naval researcher, talks about his efforts to bring the story of Nelson and Emma Hamilton to the screen.Support Trafalgar TV:http://trafalgar.tvhttps://shows.acast.com/trafalgar-squaredTwitter: @trafalgartvshowhttps://www.facebook.com/TrafalgarTVseriesInstagram: trafalgartv
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Did the French left wing just run away at Salamanca? Well not exactly. Garry Wills continues his forensic reappraisal of what happened to the troops of Maucune & Thomierres' division after initially being broken. We discuss the French rearguard, and the tantalising clues that have been missed about the French last stand at Salamanca.Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @CaseshotpublishUse code Glory23 to save 20% on ‘Glory is fleeting’, the book containing the chapter this talk is based on. Available here: https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/glory-is-fleeting-new-scholarship-on-the-napoleonic-wars.phpBuy Garry's books: https://www.helion.co.uk/people/garry-david-wills.php?sid=248533482b70b0602a0c16471b04cb9f
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Have we completely misunderstood a key part of the story of the Battle of Salamanca? Garry Wills joins me in a two parter to discuss the eye-opening inconsistencies in the accounts of the battle, and how he has unearthed clues that change our understanding of what unfolded in what was arguably Wellington's greatest victory.Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @CaseshotpublishUse code Glory23 to save 20% on ‘Glory is fleeting’, the book containing the chapter this talk is based on. Available here: https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/glory-is-fleeting-new-scholarship-on-the-napoleonic-wars.phpBuy Garry's books: https://www.helion.co.uk/people/garry-david-wills.php?sid=248533482b70b0602a0c16471b04cb9f
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Where did Napoleon send his skilled Polish troops? How did they respond to the occupation of the Duchy of Warsaw? Why were the Polish Lancers feared and respected in equal measure? Dawid Gralik returns to complete the two-parter on Polish troops who served in the French army.
Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @dawgra93
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In the final instalment of the three-part mega-interview on the men who fought for Napoleon at Waterloo, Graeme Callister talks about the breaking of D'Erlon's corps, and the injuries sustained by those men.
Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @graemecallister
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Polish Lancers. They have a fearsome reputation from the Napoleonic Wars, but what do we really know about these men, and their countrymen in other units who served the Emperor from within the French Army itself? In the first instalment of a two-parter, Dawid Garlic returns to talk about the Polish troops who fought under the French flag, talking about their reasons for service, and some of the reasons for their remarkable reputation.
Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @dawgra93
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In the second instalment of this three hour odyssey diving deep into the rich sources on the French army that fought at Waterloo, Graeme Callister blows my mind with the implications of his research looking at what it can tell us about the experiences of these men on the battlefield.
Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @graemecallister
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Graeme Callister returns in the first of a triple bill on his fascinating and enlightening research on the men of the French army who fought at Waterloo.
In this part we talk about the misguided tropes about Napoleon's forces in 1815, the sources we can use to unpick those myths, and some of the eye-opening realisations that a detailed look at these men's lives can offer.
Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @GraemeCallister
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Historian Professor Ed Coss, a leading researcher on the role of psychology on soldiers across history, joins me to talk about his innovative research discovering the possibility of Napoleon suffering from Traumatic Brain injuries, and a startling diagnosis of Narcisstic Personality Disorder.
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In a taste of what you can get when you subscribe on Patreon for £1 a month, here's a sneak peek at a recent recording with Rachael Stark on Marshal Ney.
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In the first EVER livestream of the Napoleonic Wars Channel (the YouTube brother of the podcast), I sat down with Josh Provan to pick apart the visually spectacular trailer for Ridley Scott's hotly anticipated film Napoleon, which lands in cinemas in November 2023.
Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @landofhistory
Graeme Callister, Luke Reynolds, Beatrice de Graaf and Evan Wilson all join me to talk about the legacy of the famous battle, and its relevance for society.
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Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @beatricedegraaf | @wilsonevan | @lureynol | @GraemeCallister
One of the most respected historians of the British army during the Peninsular War, Gavin Daly, joins me to talk about the British sieges of the Peninsular War, attitudes to siege warfare, and yes, we talk plunder...
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To mark the release of historical novelist Ben Kane's new novel Napoleon's Spy, I sat down with the Sunday Times Bestseller to talk about the challenges of writing a novel set during Napoleon's invasion of Russia, whilst also retaining the historical authenticity.
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Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @BenKaneAuthor
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What if Josephine had given birth to a son? What if Napoleon hadn't had any siblings? What if Napoleon had never invaded Russia?
Charles McAye, Candice Proctor and Graeme Callister make some sensational pitches for the 'biggest what if' of Napoleonic history, offering some mind-bending analysis in a 'just for fun' episode that highlights just how complicated the web of history can be.
Twitter: @csharris2 | @BubblesVampire | @GraemeCallister | @zwhitehistory
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Evan Wilson joins me to talk about the demobilisation of troops from the British armed forces post-war, explaining why the peace process could actually be pretty horrible for troops who suddenly found themselves redundant.
Twitter: @wilsonevan | @zwhitehistory
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Silvia Gregorio-Sainz joins me in the third instalment of the Peninsular War series to talk about how Cantabria exploded into opposition to French occupation in a story involving a warrior priest, British agents, and the snaffling of eyewatering sums of money.
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Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @SilViaGregorio_
To mark international women's day, Rachael Stark returns with a fresh instalment of the Napoleonic Marshals series, looking exclusively at the lives of some of those who married into the Marshallate. Tales of anguish, loss, firery temperaments, and courage abound.
Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @bookish_Rachael
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What makes caricatures from this period so great? Alice Loxton, author of Uproar: Satire, Scandal & Printmakers in Georgian London, drops by to talk about why these satirical cartoons are misunderstood, and offer us such brilliant insights into how Georgian society worked.
Social Media: @zwhitehistory | @history_Alice
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A bar brawl of an episode ensues as, in what is only the first half of two instalments, Luke Reynolds, Alexander Mikaberidze, Jacqueline Reiter and Josh Provan thrash out the arguments in favour of some famous contenders, and unexpected wildcards.
Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @lureynol | @AMikaberidze | @latelordchatham | @LandOfHistory
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What was the lasting impact of the War of 1812? Don Hickey, Luke Reynolds and Alexander Mikaberidze join me to discuss the significant legacy of this forgotten conflict.
Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @lureynol | @AMikaberidze
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Nick Kaizer joins me to talk about the Royal Navy's policy of impressment, how it escalated tensions prior to the War of 1812, and the wider social impact of the Britain's effective conscription.
Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @kaizer_nick
Catch Nick's episode on the Naval War of 1812 here
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Merry Christmas all! For this year's festive special Beatrice de Graaf, Rachael Stark and Josh Provan all drop by as we go full 'A Christmas Carol' on Napoleon's life, exploring the good, the bad, the ugly, the inspired and the misunderstood about the man's life, legacy and character. No turkey was thrown in the making of this program!
Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @landofhistory | @beatricedegraaf | @Bookish_Rachael
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Beatrice's book Fighting Terror after Napoleon is available here
Josh's book Bullock's Grain and Good Madeira is available here
Séverine Angers joins me to talk about women's experiences in the War of 1812, from the unusual way of life these women had compared to their UK-based relatives, to female spies, and mourning the dead.
Twitter: @zwhitehistory
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Thomas Malcomson joins me to talk through the challenges of maintaining law and order in the wooden worlds of Royal naval vessels, and what his unique case study of the ships involved in the War of 1812 reveals about how effectively captains managed to keep control of their men, despite challenges of impressment, and supply shortages.
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Twitter: @zwhitehistory
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Tom Fournier, Nick Kaizer, Geraint Thatcher and Josh Provan join me for a spirited discussion on which battle of the War of 1812 had the greatest impact.
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Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @tom4141tom | @kaizer_nick | @ThatchGer1 | @LandofHistory
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Tim Lockley joins me to unpick the story of Britain's 'slave regiments', and explain the important role that they played in the War of 1812.
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Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @TimLockley
I unveil what the future of the show is going to look like, how you can invest in exciting new content, and join a Napoleonic fan community.
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Josh Provan joins me to talk about the Native Americans during the War of 1812, and the impact that the conflict had on their future in a growing USA.
Part of 'War of 1812 Month'
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Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @LandOfHistory
Chinese history is always fascinating. The Napoleonic era was no exception. Josh Provan opens our eyes to what was going on in China before, during and after the Napoleonic era, how the nation was on the cusp of sliding into anarchy, and why the British were busy being awful.
Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @LandofHistory
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In episode 150, Beatrice de Graaf joins me to discuss how Napoleon's police state operated, how unique it really was, and why terror lay at the heart of state control during this period.
Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @beatricedegraaf
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The Marshal that everyone loves to hate is the focus of the latest monthly marshal instalment, as Rachael Stark returns to talk about the life, tempestuous character, and controversies of Marshal Bernadotte, King of Sweden.
Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @Bookish_Rachael
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Graeme Callister joins me to talk about how you unpick popular opinion in not one, but three countries, during the Napoleonic era, and what this tells us about how the British, French and Dutch thought about themselves in the period.
Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @GraemeCallister
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Alexander Mikaberidze joins me to talk about the man behind the myth, who forms the focus of his new book Kutuzov: A Life in War and Peace.
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Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @AMikaberidze
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The Napoleonicist returns with a tough, but important exploration of how the British Army tackled cases of sexual assault, and exploring why they bucked the conventions by trying homosexuality in military courts.
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Death in the service of your country is a tragedy. In a 'Re-up' of an episode from 11 months, Marcus Cribb interviews me and Ed Coss about the aims of the Napoleonic & Revolutionary War Graves Charity, which is now open for membership and donations at www.nrwgc.com
Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @NRWGCharity
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Rachael Stark returns with her monthly Marshal feature, as we look at one of the Marshals who has been pushed to the edge of popular memory: The morally principled MacDonald.
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In the first instalment of a new feature on The Napoleonicist, Rachael Stark offers a blisteringly brilliant run down of the life, talents, achievements and controversies of Davout - widely regarded as one of, if not THE finest of Napoleon's marshals, and a man of integrity to boot.
Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @Bookish_Rachael
Know your Bachs from your Bocherrini? Know your vibratto from your virtuouso?
We debate the greatest musician of the Napoleonic era, as Tansy Robson, Josh Provan, Jacqueline Reiter and Rachael Stark join me to champion some masters of the musical arts.
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I what I think is probably the best Napoleonicist episode ever, Dr Luke Reynolds joins me to discuss his new book 'Who owned Waterloo', which looks at the way the battle was manipulated by the British to become part of national myth making.
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Andrew Field joins me to talk about what Grouchy did, and didn't do during the Waterloo campaign, explaining his failings, as well as his successes, and why the 'march to the sound of the guns' myth is rubbish.
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Gareth Glover and Kristine Hughes Patrone join me to talk about the past, present and future of tours on Waterloo battlefield, including their new joint venture.
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Paul Demet joins me to unleash a wealth of knowledge about the German auxiliaries who not only made up the bulk of the Duke of York's army during the Flanders campaign, but were badly treated and unfairly blamed for the campaign's failings.
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An all star cast joins me in a rant filled odyssey, as Ed Coss, Peter Molloy, Marcus Cribb, Beatrice de Graaf, Josh Provan, Jacqueline Reiter, Jimmy Chen and Rachael Stark debate those misconceptions about the period that drive them round the bend.
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Robin Thomas joins me to talk about his book 'No want of courage: The British Army in Flanders, 1793-95', in a deep dive into the state of the force that was sent out to fight in Flanders, finding a situation comparable to the Russian Army in WW1 when it came to shortages of equipment, and discuss that famous nursery rhyme...
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Alexander Mikaberidze, Kenton White and Philip Ball join me to talk about their contributions to an exciting volume on the armies and enemies of Napoleon.
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Alistair Nichols joins me to talk about his research on the Chasseurs Britanniques - a unit which has often been characterised by its bad desertion record, yet which in reality served well in a range of theatres over the Napoleonic Wars.
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Bob Burnham returns to talk about the experiences of British officers serving in the Portuguese army, and what we know about their importance in the force's success.
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James Cowan and Peter Molloy join me to talk about their efforts to create a brand new diorama of the Battle of Waterloo, how they are incorporating cutting edge research into their work, and the history of Napoleonic-focused dioramas.
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Ed Coss joins me to talk about board games focusing on the Napoleonic era, and their role (or not) as educational tools.
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Miles Reidy from Little Wars TV joins me to chat about the joys of making a miniatures war game work, and how Little Wars TV has been working to create a supportive community for war gamers across the world.
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Chris Pramas joins me to talk about the development, evolution, joys and even prejudices within the world of Napoleonic miniatures wargaming over the last 70 years, as we discuss the history of the genre.
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Kate Jamieson, Josh Provan, Ed Coss and Conrad Kinch join me to chat, argue and heckle through a debate on what is the greatest wargame set during the Napoleonic era.
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https://toofatlardies.co.uk/product/kriegsspiel-1824/
https://www.gmtgames.com/c-30-commands-colors-napoleonics.aspx#[PageNumber(0)|PageSize(50)|PageSort(Name)|DisplayType(Grid)]
https://toofatlardies.co.uk/product/sharp-practice-2/
Charles Esdaile joins me to discuss his latest research on what happens if you try to wargame the Battle of Waterloo on a boardgame, and we discuss about why boardgame designers want the allies to lose at Waterloo...
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Jesse Alexander of Real Time History joins me to about the process, challenges, and importance of retelling the story of Napoleon's 1812 and 1813. We explore how Real Time History put their episodes together, their different way of doing history, and the meticulous research that goes into each episode, as well as the sources that can help us achieve a better understanding of the period.
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Bob Burnham, co author of 'In the Words of Wellington's Fighting Cocks' joins me to discuss the holy grail of some long forgotten material which has the potential to rewrite our understanding of the Portuguese forces that served alongside the British and Spanish during the Peninsular War.
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Dr Kit Chapman joins me for an episode with some eye-opening revelations, not least that most of the major ideas that you associate with modern science were invented during the Napoleonic era. We talk electricity, photography, medicine and even computing in an episode that is not to be missed.
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To mark 100,000 downloads, Beatrice de Graaf, Sam Jolley, Vanya Bellinger and Kristine Hughes Patrone join me to celebrate the lives of some deeply impressive women who all made their mark, in different ways, on the Napoleonic period.
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What was the greatest on-screen depiction of the Napoleonic era? That Hamilton Woman? All for Love? The Duellists? Gance's Napoleon? Waterloo? Bondarchuk's War and Peace? Master & Commander? Sharpe?
With so many to chose from Charley White, Kirsteen Mackenzie, Everette Rummage, Matt Bone, Tom Fournier, Josh Provan, and Marcus Cribb all join me to chat through a myriad of contenders, in an episode of truly epic proportions.
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As a little Christmas season bonus, Beatrice de Graaf, Josh Provan, Andy Dorman and I had what was meant to be a Christmas party, but turned into a serious chat about some of the exciting developments, challenges, and our hopes for the future of the study of the Napoleonic era. Lots of laughter and thought-provoking conversations are in store.
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In this Christmas special (and special really is the word), Rachael Stark, Alex Mikaberidze, Josh Provan and Beatrice de Graaf join me to discuss the most misunderstood person of the Napoleonic era, in an episode filled with laughter, and thought provoking conversation - prepare to have some myths exploded!
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Andrew Field joins me to talk about the research behind his book Quatre Bras: Prelude to Waterloo. We walk through the battle looking at the perspective of both sides to better understand why it unfolded in the way that it did.
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Sam Jolley, Assistant Curator at the Royal Engineers Museum, Gillingham, joins me to talk about her research into the women who marched with, and fought in, the armies of the Napoleonic era.
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Delving into the records for the British army in Portugal in 1810-11, I look at the challenges of maintaining discipline and morale amongst the British troops during this period, and the way in which it sheds light on wider issues within the British army.
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Jacqueline Reiter, Jimmy Chen and Josh Povan join me as we discuss four contenders for the title of 'most significant naval figure'. Some predictable and less predictable candidates are offered, including two Russians, one of whom is more famous for his exploits on land, despite his reformist naval agenda. Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @latelordchatham | @JSC1812 | @LandOfHistory Tip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist
What was the most significant naval event of the period? According to this panel of experts, definitely not any of the battles that might immediately spring to mind! Trafalgar is well and truly sidelined as Sam Jolley, Callum Easton, Jamie Goodall, and Andy Young take us on a master class of smart thinking in their pitches.
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John Morewood joins me to explain why pretty much everything you thought you knew about Nelson's last, great victory, is probably wrong.
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Paul Martinovich joins me to discuss the life and exploits of a remarkable admiral who you're unlikely to have heard of - Admiral Pulteney Malcolm - but whose career was nothing short of remarkable.
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Josh Provan joins me to talk about some of the most significant French naval commanders of the period, looking at the successes, failures, and arguably unfair criticisms that can be made of these often neglected seafarers.
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Nick Kaizer, author of 'Revenge in the Name of Honour' joins me to talk about how the Royal Navy was force-fed a slice on humble piece by the fledgling USA when it came to engagements during the War of 1812.
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Pirate historian Dr Jamie Goodall joins me to talk about her research on everything to do with the world of pirates during the Napoleonic age and beyond, including her brilliant book Pirates of the Chesapeake Bay. We talk about the Disneyfication of the piracy, why taverns weren't always scenes of debauchery, and bust a few myths about pirate democracy.
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Marcus Cribb takes over hosting duties and host Zack moves into the guest hotseat along with Ed Coss, as they talk about the aims of a brand new charity dedicated to honouring the war dead from the period 1775-1815.
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Professors Beatrice de Graaf, Alex Mikaberidze and Charles Esdaile join me to discuss how integral politics was to the waging of war during this period, covering everything from diplomacy to how countries were run.
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In the longest Napoleonicist episode to date, I am joined by Marcus Cribb and Professor Ed Coss to debate Wellington's life and legacy, offering some exacting criticisms, and difficult home truths along side reasoned analysis, and a lot of laughter. Enjoy this great final instalment of Wellington month folks.
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Bob Burnham, the font of knowledge on all things Peninsular War, joins me to discuss some of the successes and failures amongst the men who commanded brigades in Wellington's army during the Peninsular War and Waterloo campaigns.
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Josh Provan joins me to talk about Wellington's subordinates, their talents and their failings as we shift the limelight away from Wellington to some of those who are sometimes eclipsed by the Duke.
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Martin Howard joins me to discuss his book Wellington and the British Army's Indian Campaigns 1798-1805, looking at Wellington's actions, reactions, and the influences this may or may not have had on the commander that he became.
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Kristine Hughes Patrone drops by to discuss the real women in Wellington's life - strap in for a rollercoaster ride through scandal, intrigue, and shocking revelations, as she uncovers a the murky world of Georgian society, whilst taking us through some of the most prominent women who featured in Wellington's life.
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What was Wellington like as a commander? How did he climb the ladder to seniority so swiftly? Where did he learn his craft, and what was unique about his operation 'art'? Lecturer in Defence Studies, Dr Will Fletcher, joins me to unpick the the secrets to Wellington's success in this latest instalment of Wellington month.
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As Wellington month continues, Mark Thompson, Marcus Cribb, Beatrice de Graaf, and Josh Provan join me to argue for the Lines of Torres Vedras, Oporto, Toulouse and Assaye as Wellington's greatest victories. This one is a laughter filled and spirited epic (I blame the heat!) - enjoy!
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Wellington month, as chosen by my Command Patrons, launches on the Napoleonicist, with a run through of the Duke's life, his achievements, and his failings - be warned, I'm more critical than you might expect!
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Kirstine Hughes Patrone joins me to her book Waterloo Witnesses, which explores the experiences of soldiers, and crucially civilians, during the Waterloo campaign.
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Rachel Stark, Gavin Lewis, Andy Young and Marcus Cribb join me to make the cases for the greatest novels on the Napoleonic era, championing the top 4 as voted for by the public in my recent twitter poll. The Aubrey-Maturin series, War and Peace, Hornblower series and Sharpe series all feature, and we also cover some honourable mentions.
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Josh Provan joins me to discuss the second Anglo-Mahratta War, which forms the basis for his new book Bullocks, Grain and Good Madeira. The battle of Assaye, and sieges of Ahmadnaggar and Gawilghur all feature
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Ed Coss, Vanya Bellinger, Andrew Bamford and Silvia Gregorio Sainz join me to discuss their contributions to an edited collection called 'The Sword and the Spirit'. Napoleon's narcissism, Popham's pomposity, Clausewitz's reputation, and Wellington's arrogance are all in the spotlight!
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In a reviews/recommendations special, I cover Kristine Hughes Patrone's new book 'Waterloo Witnesses', Charles Esdaile's 'Walking Waterloo: A Guide', and give a shout out to a number of titles which you may want to add to their shelves.
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Retelling the story of Waterloo through the accounts of those who fought in the conflict, drawing on British, French and Prussian accounts.
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Who produced the greatest painting of the Napoleonic era? Jacqueline Reiter, Andre Loez, Gareth Copeland and Josh Provan join me to debate some incredible pieces of artwork in an episode full of laughter and poignant reflection on the era.
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This week I reprise a recent paper that I delivered for the Society of Army Historical Research's Centenary conference, exploring the complex competition that took place over how to punish soldiers in the British Army.
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On the 210th anniversary of the battle, I look at the events that took place between 3rd and 5th May 1811, exploring what went wrong on both sides, and retelling the story through the eyes of those who fought.
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I am joined by Kit Chapman, Marcus Cribb, Racehl Stark and Beatrice de Graaf as they respectively champion the steam engine, shrapnel, vaccines and state police as the greatest inventions to emerge during the period - remember you can vote for the case you thought was best made on twitter, just search for the relevant tweet @zwhitehistory
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Emma Clery joins me to discuss the anti-war sentiment in Britain during the Napoleonic Wars, as revealed from studying reactions to the poem Eighteen Hundred and Eleven.
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Poetry and War
A Short Reference Guide for The Napoleonicist
Simon Bainbridge, British Poetry and the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars: Visions of Conflict (Oxford University Press, 2003). ----, Napoleon and English Romanticism (Cambridge University Press, 1995).
Bernard Beatty and Alicia Laspra Rodríguez, ed. Romanticism, Reaction and Revolution: British Views on Spain, 1814–1823 (Peter Lang, 2019). Betty T. Bennet, British War Poetry in the Age of Romanticism: 1793-1815 (New York, 1976).
Available online, revised by Orianne Smith, at: https://romantic-circles.org/editions/warpoetry/index.html
Agustín Coletes Blanco and Alicia Laspra Rodríguez, eds. and trans., Libertad frente a Tiranía: Poesía inglesa de la Guerra de la Independencia (1808-1814). Antología bilingüe (Madrid: Fundación Dos de Mayo / Espasa, 2013).
E.J. Clery, Eighteen Hundred and Eleven: Poetry, Protest and Economic Crisis (Cambridge University Press, 2017)
Jonatan Gonazález, ‘Wordsworth and Spain: The Peninsular War Translated,’ online at: https://wordsworth.org.uk/blog/2015/05/29/wordsworth-and-spain-the-peninsular-war-translated/
To close out Irish month, I reprise the 'Voices' oral history project with a series of readings chosen by listeners covering the experiences of Irish men and women during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic era.
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I speak to Andy Dorman about Irish attitudes towards the British army during the late 1700s - tales of drunken brawls, and apathy towards soldiers inevitably follow, along with some darker aspects of soldiers' behaviour as well as the contradiction of why Irishmen enlisted in a hated force.
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I speak to Marcus Beresford, distant relative of Marshal William Carr Beresford about the Marshal's life and career. Part of Irish month on The Napoleonicist. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: @zwhitehistory
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I speak to historian Jim Deery about the Irish troops that served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars, as we talk drunkenness, religion, and why most of what we think we know just isn't true.
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I speak to Catriona Kennedy about Ireland's experiences in the run up to the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, and the Irish Rebellion of 1798. Cleo the cat also make an appearance. Part of Irish month on The Napoleonicist.
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I delve into how the British press reported on the Peninsular War, covering what they reported, its impact, tackling the question of whether they influenced or reflected popular opinion, and explore how the soldiers reacted.
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I speak to Rob Griffith about the men of the 5th/60th - a unit of riflemen who are much less well known that their comrades in the 95th Rifles, but who nonetheless have a rich and vibrant history, and we a unit full of remarkable characters. We discuss insanity, desertion, rank and file becoming Portuguese gentry, and the trials and tribulations of serving in a unit which was not your homeland's.
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I speak to Malia Ogawa on how Napoleon motivated his men on and off the battlefield in a discussion which ranges from the horrors of war, to oratory, PTSD, and authoritarian rulers.
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I speak to the historian Jacqueline Reiter about her research on William Pitt (Lord Chatham), the disastrous Walcheren expedition, and the incredibly pompous maverick Sir Home Popham.
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Looking at how confidence, morale and xenophobia intertwined in the minds of British soldiers on campaign, I give a taster of some research which I published in Helion's recent book 'Life in the Redcoat'.
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In the run up to Christmas, I review three titles that you might want to feature on your Christmas wish list: Rory Muir's Wellington: Path to Victory, S. G. P. Ward's Wellington's Headquarters, and Ron McGuigan and Rob Burnham's Wellington's Brigade Commanders.
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I speak to Gareth Glover about his two recent publications on the 52nd Foot and the Great Waterloo Controversy, discussing why the British Guard doesn't deserve all the glory, why there is a competition to discover more break ins at Hougoumont, and why fans of the Prussians might be angry about his book.
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I'm joined by Josh Provan as we continue to explore the careers of Napoleon's marshals who fought in the Peninsular War. In this episode Marmont, Jourdan and Suchet are discussed.
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In an epic episode, Josh Provan and I chat about four of Napoleon's marshals who served in Spain: Soult, Victor, Massena and Ney, in the first of a new series exploring the records of all of Napoleon's marshals.
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Professor Beatrice de Graaf returns in a brilliant discussion of Napoleon's diplomacy, and how the different nations of Europe struggled to achieve state security both during and immediately after his reign.
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Beatrice's book Fighting Terror after Napoleon is available to order from Cambridge University Press online now.
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In the second instalment of 'Napoleon's Greatest Battle', Vanya Bellinger, Marcus Cribb and Will Fletcher join me to make the cases for Arcole, Toulon and Jena-Auerstadt.
Part of Napoleon month.
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In an epic discussion on a wide range of aspects of Napoleon's rule and reputation, Marcus Cribb and Luke Daly Groves have a passionate, detailed, and respectful debate about the opposing perspectives on the Emperor's life. We also discuss why Napoleon is a bit like ordering a take away!
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In the first of two episodes on Napoleon's greatest battles, I'm joined by Josh Provan, Rachel Stark, Jimmy Chen and Geraint Thatcher as each makes the case for a different engagement deserving the title of Napoleon's greatest. We discuss Rivoli, Austerlitz, Marengo and Berezina, whilst also discussing whether Napoleon was a gambler, how the Pratzen heights were like a piece of cheese, and why fighting morons matters in war.
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In the second installment of Napoleon month, I speak to Dr William Fletcher about Napoleon's command style, his successes and his flaws, covering everything from tactics to corps systems and grand strategy. You can also watch the interview for free on Youtube here:
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In the first instalment of 'Napoleon month', I explore Napoleon's life, and dig into some of the myths, controversies and subtleties, whilst offering my own views on his actions, and his reputation.
In this extended special, I speak to John Gill, author of 'The Battle of Znaim: Napoleon, The Habsburgs and the end of the War of 1809', about the significance of this forgotten battle, and what actually happened.
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I speak to Peninsular War historian Mark Thompson, and Chairman of the Friends of the Lines of Torres Vedras about the significance of the fortifications in defeating the third French invasion of Portugal, the controversies surrounding their construction, and the efforts that are going on to restore the lines and educate people about their significance.
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Michael Crumplin, historian, surgeon and author of 'Men of Steel' and 'Waterloo: After the Glory', joins me to discuss Napoleonic Era surgery, medicine, and surviving illness. We also talk Master & Commander, and why Wellington was a great medic.
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I speak to Clare Siviter about theatre during the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars, power plays (in many senses) and the subtle realities of censorship.
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In an extended episode, I explore the origins, realities and complexities of the infamous comment from the Duke of Wellington that his men were 'the scum of the earth'.
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On the 208th anniversary of the Battle of Salamanca, I explore the events surrounding that crucial event and explore the real legacy of a battle which was arguably one of Wellington's best fought actions.
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I explore the rich and beautiful world of caricatures produced in Britain during the Peninsular War, exploring their creation, appeal and what they reveal about popular attitudes towards the conflict.
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The Duke of Wellington's letter to Lord Aberdeen informing him of Alexander Gordon's death.
Marking the 205th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, Marcus Cribb and I read 205 names of those killed at Waterloo, drawn from the British, King's German Legion, Prussian and French armies.
A selection of accounts showing the experience of civilians during the Waterloo campaign
Chaplain George Levan and his impact in supporting soldiers after the Waterloo campaign
Frances Burney's account of the civilian experience in Brussels during the Waterloo campaign
I speak to Beatrice De Graaf and Jacqueline Reiter about the aftermath of Waterloo and it's political and cultural legacy.
Blucher and an anonymous Prussian officer relate their immediate reactions to the Waterloo campaign
Marshal Ney defending his actions throughout the Waterloo campaign. Due to technical issues this extract had to be read by Zack White, rather than the intended reader.
Due to technical issues, this extract had to be read by Zack White, rather than the planned speaker. It comes from an anonymous French account dated simply Paris, 20th June
Two extracts relating different perspectives of the experience of one unit, the British 12 Light Dragoons at Waterloo
Juana Smith, wife of rifle officer Harry Smith, searching for her husband after the battle
In the penultimate interview of the series, Will Fletcher joins me to discuss the command styles of Napoleon, Blucher and Wellington, and the role of staff officers in the outcome of the campaign.
Historians Gareth Glover and Andrew Field join me to explode some of the most popular myths about the battle and the wider Waterloo campaign. What do we think we know that never happened? Could Napoleon ever have won? Was Waterloo irrelevant? All this and more feature, as we gear up for the start of Voices from the Battlefield and the Waterloo Remembered live tweets tomorrow.
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I speak to Marcus Cribb (manager of Apsley House) and Rob Pocock (manager of Campaigns and Culture battlefield tour company) about museums, monuments and memory when it comes to Waterloo, exploring what we tend to forget about the battle.
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In a shorter episode today, I offer some thoughts on why Waterloo remains important, (as well as roasting myself!) in order to kick-start a wider discussion online. Remember to get involved on twitter, or at www.thenapoleonicwars.net/forum
In this installment I speak to Lynn Bryant, author of the Peninsular War saga novels about the challenges and joys of writing novels set in this period.
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In a poignant and humbling interview, I speak to archaeologist Dr Stuart Eve and UK armed forces veteran Ben Mead, both from the charity Waterloo Uncovered, which aims to provide rehabilitation to veterans by involving them in archaeological digs on the battlefield. We discuss what the project has discovered, team camaraderie on the dig, and how you can help if someone you know is struggling with their mental health.
Today I speak to Prof Ed Coss about life for soldiers during this period, what motivated them, how they coped in battle, and why they joined the army in the first place.
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In the final installment of the Forgotten Foreign Forces triple bill, I speak to Vanya Bellinger about the vital role that Prussia played in the Waterloo campaign, and why their involvement has often been downplayed.
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In the second interview in a triple bill on some of the Forgotten Foreign Forces that were involved in the War of the Seventh Coalition, I speak to Prof. Alicia Laspra about Spain during the conflict, the way in which Spain was forgotten by other European countries, and how the Spanish remember Wellington and Waterloo.
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In the first of a triple bill of interviews on forgotten foreign forces from the Waterloo campaign, I speak to Hailey Stewart from the University of North Texas on the role that the King's German Legion and Brunswick troops played. Part of the #WaterlooRemembered series. Remember to post your questions and comments in the forum at thenapoleonicwars.net or on Twitter using the #WaterlooRemembered
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WaterlooRemembered Day 1. As the fortnight of commemorations kicks off, I look at the what happened in the Waterloo campaign, and point out some key areas of debate, setting the scene for the interviews that are coming over the next fortnight. Remember to join the discussion in the forum at thenapoleonicwars.net, where you will find a full schedule of releases for Waterloo Remembered, or on Twitter using #WaterlooRemembered. Episode 2, out on 6th June, will explore some of the forgotten foreign forces in the conflict.
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I explore the origins of the French Revolution, and how the French government descended into chaos, as well as making a special announcement about Waterloo Remembered. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZwhiteHistory Youtube: The Napoleonicist - YouTube
Showing that dead men do actually tell tales, this podcast explains the significance of the discovery of the remains of six soldiers killed at the siege of Burgos during the Peninsular War, and the efforts to see these men's remains analysed and given the proper burial that they deserve.
I explore one of the more controversial topics of the Peninsular War, as I examine the looting, murder and rape which British soldiers committed after each of the major sieges of the conflict.
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In a surprise addition to the schedule, I talk a little about my current research on crime and punishment in the British Army at the start of the nineteenth century.
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I explore some of the alternatives to calling the conflict 'The Napoleonic Wars'.
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Ahead of the launch of the first proper episode in April 2020, I outline what the deal is with this new podcast on the French Revolution and Napoleonic Era.
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