

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast
Zack White
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 researchers, to deep dive debates on some of the big questions, this show is ideal for those who want to start building their knowledge or deepen their understanding of the period.
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 researchers, to deep dive debates on some of the big questions, this show is ideal for those who want to start building their knowledge or deepen their understanding of the period.
Episodes
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Jun 17, 2022 • 1h 28min
Napoleon's Great Scapegoat: Grouchy's Waterloo
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.Twitter: @zwhitehistory You can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 2022 • 1h 18min
Touring the Waterloo Battlefield
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.Book on the tour: http://numberonelondontours.com/tours/the-1815-tour-london-to-waterloo/Twitter: @zwhitehistoryYou can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 2022 • 1h 26min
The Maligned Majority: German auxiliary troops in the British Army during the Flanders Campaign 1793-5
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.Listen to the end of the episode for an exclusive discount on Paul's fascinating book on this topic 'We are accustomed to do our duty', available here: We Are Accustomed to Do Our Duty | From Reason to Revolution 1721-1815 | Helion & CompanyTwitter: @zwhitehistoryYou can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 2022 • 4h 9min
The Most Irritating Myth of the Napoleonic Era
Join Ed Coss, a passionate military historian, and Peter Molloy, an engaging analysis enthusiast, alongside a stellar panel including Marcus Cribb, Beatrice de Graaf, Josh Provan, Jacqueline Reiter, Jimmy Chen, and Rachael Stark. They dive into the most irritating myths of the Napoleonic Era, tackling misconceptions about Wellington's tactics, the contributions of Irish soldiers, and the realities of Napoleon's Russian campaign. The lively banter and insightful critiques illuminate the complexities of history, inviting listeners to rethink what they thought they knew.

May 6, 2022 • 1h 25min
Not just incompetent officers?: The British Army in Flanders 1793-95
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...Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @RobinThomas1000You can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicistBuy the book: www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/no-want-of-courage-the-british-army-in-flanders-1793-1795-2.php?sid=c645dc4c4515a39c93cf959cf79cc3ef Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 2022 • 1h 31min
Armies and Enemies of Napoleon
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. Buy the book: Armies and Enemies of Napoleon, 1789-1815 | From Reason to Revolution 1721-1815 | Helion & CompanyTwitter: @zwhitehistory | @AMikaberidze | @whitey_boy | @Hindu_StanYou can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 2022 • 1h 22min
Mythbusting Wellington's vilified foreign unit: the Chasseurs Britanniques
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.You can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9, 2022 • 1h 15min
British officers in the Portuguese army
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.You can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 2022 • 1h 10min
The Great Waterloo Diorama
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.For more on Waterloo Uncovered, visit: waterloouncovered.comTo find out about the work of the Halo Trust, visit: www.halotrust.orgTwitter: @Peter_Molloy_ | @DigWaterloo | @zwhitehistoryYou can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 2022 • 1h 20min
Napoleonic Boardgaming
Ed Coss joins me to talk about board games focusing on the Napoleonic era, and their role (or not) as educational tools.Twitter: @zwhitehistoryYou can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


