The Napoleonic Wars Podcast

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....

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. You can support this content, and receive exclusive perks including your name in the credits, and decide on future content at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: @zwhitehistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

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.   You can support this content, and receive exclusive perks including your name in the credits, and decide on future content at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @latelordchatham Hosted...

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'.  You can support this podcast, and receive exclusive perks including your name in the credits, and decide on future content at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See ac...

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. You can support this podcast on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZwhiteHistory Youtube: The...

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. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZwhiteHistory Y...

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.   Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @LandOfHistory  Join the conversation at www.thenapoleonicwars.net Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZwhiteHistory Youtube: The Napoleoni...

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. Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @LandOfHistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZwhiteHistory Youtube: The Napoleonicist - YouTube Or support the po...

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. Twitter: @beatricedegraff | @zwhitehistory Beatrice's book Fighting Terror after Napoleon is available to order from Cambridge University Press online now. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/the...

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. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZwhiteHistory Youtube: The Napoleonicist - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZwhiteHistory Youtube: The Napol...

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 fig...

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:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZwhiteHistory Youtube: The Napoleonicist - YouTub...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZwhiteHistory Youtube: The Napoleonicist - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

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. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleon...

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. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZwhiteHistory Youtube: The Napoleonicist - YouTube Hosted on Acast. Se...

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. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZwhiteHistory Youtube: The Napoleonicist - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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'. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZwhiteHistory Youtube: The Napoleonicist - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZwhiteHistory Youtube: The Napoleonicist - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZwhiteHistory Youtube: The Napoleonicist - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I pay my dues to all the amazing people who have made Waterloo Remembered happen. ❤️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Duke of Wellington's letter to Lord Aberdeen informing him of Alexander Gordon's death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surgeon Sir Charles Bell, on the aftermath of the battle of Waterloo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artillery officer cavalier Mercer describing his experiences at Waterloo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.