The Napoleonic Wars Podcast
1) Napoleon's Imperial Guard: Myth & Reality
The French Imperial Guard has a reputation as the elite, all conquering crack troops of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. But how justified is that reputation? Dr Graeme Callister joins us to talk about the...Show More
2) The British Army in Combat
Professor Kevin Linch joins us for a deep dive into how the British Army waged war. We discuss the army's organisation, the role of regimental guns, infantry tactics, the challenges faced by cavalry, ...Show More
3) Napoleon's Greatest Marshal: Berthier vs Davout - The Grand Final
The climax of our epic 'Battle of the Marshals' showdown arrives tonight, as the man who has come to define perceptions of a Chief of Staff, Louis-Alexandre Berthier, and the Iron Marshal Nicolas Davo...Show More
4) Britain's Forgotten Recruits: The Fencibles
We delve into the historical context of the British defence during the early 19th century, focusing on the Fencibles, a unique military formation. The discussion highlights the origins, roles, and sig...Show More
5) The East India Company: Origins
In our first episode of this new series, Dr John McAleer and host Dr Zack White delve into the history and significance of the East India Company, exploring its origins, its role in the British Empire...Show More
6) Mutiny
What was a mutiny? Why did they matter? And once you started mutinying against your officers, how did you try to ensure that you weren't executed for your troubles?Dr Callum Easton sits down with our ...Show More
7) Hougoumont: The fire at Waterloo
On the 18th June 1815, three fires broke out in central Belgium, that would go down in the annals of military history.The first, and perhaps least well known, would actually prove to be pivotal in the...Show More
8) The Battle of Talavera: The Peninsular War Saga
In this episode, we dive into the fierce two-day struggle that became one of the defining moments of the Peninsular War: the Battle of Talavera. From the blazing July heat to the confusion of night as...Show More
9) The Talavera Campaign 1809: The Peninsular War Saga
In this episode, historian Josh Provan joins us to trace the tense, twisting campaign that led to the Battle of Talaveraâa confrontation born not just of French ambition, but of uneasy alliances, poli...Show More
10) Wellington & Napoleon: Your Questions Answered
Following the lively debate that sprang up around our episode on 'Who was better: Wellington or Napoleon', we took the time to sit down and carefully consider some of the interesting questions and cou...Show More