Episode 76 - The Trial(s) of Marshal Ney, with special guest Brian Williams

Episode 76 - The Trial(s) of Marshal Ney, with special guest Brian Williams

Marshal Michel Ney, famously nicknamed “Le Rougeaud” and “the bravest of the brave”, was one of Napoleon’s most loyal and legendary commanders. From the rise of the French Revolution to the fall of the Empire, Ney’s career was marked by courage, skill, and tragic loyalty.


In this episode, special guest Brian Williams will explore Ney’s remarkable journey: his early service in the Revolutionary armies, his rapid rise through the ranks due to gallantry, and his critical role in the Prussian campaign. Ney distinguished himself in the Peninsular War, earning a reputation as a daring and fearless battlefield commander, and later played a pivotal role at Borodino, Eylau, and the Russian campaign of 1812.


We follow Ney through the Battle of Leipzig, the 1814 campaign in France, and his fateful loyalty during the Hundred Days, culminating in his last stand at Waterloo, where his courage became legendary—and ultimately led to his downfall. Captured by the restored Bourbon monarchy, Ney was tried and executed in 1815, a tragic end for a man who lived—and died—for Napoleon.


Was Ney a reckless hero, the embodiment of Napoleonic valor, or a victim of his unwavering loyalty? This episode examines the life, battles, and legacy of one of history’s most iconic marshals.


If you’re fascinated by Napoleonic battles, military leadership, and heroic figures, this episode is essential viewing.

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