Episode 162 - Napoleon’s 1813 Attack on Berlin, the Gamble that Failed, with special guest Michael Leggiere
In 1813, after the disastrous retreat from Russia, Napoleon faced a growing coalition determined to destroy his empire. In this episode, author Michael Leggiere will explore Napoleon’s attempt to capt...
31 Mai 59min
Episode 161 - Naval Tactics of the Napoleonic Era, with special guest Joshua Meeks
⚓ Naval Tactics of the Napoleonic Era Explained ⚓Step into the age of sail and discover how naval warfare shaped the fate of empires during the Napoleonic Wars. In this episode, special guest and auth...
22 Mai 41min
Episode 160 - Double episode! Generals La Bédoyère and Cambronne, with special guest Jonathan North
In this episode, special guest & author Jonathan North explores the dramatic story of 2 of the most devoted French officers of the Napoleonic Wars: La Bedoyere and CambronneLa Bédoyère - From his earl...
13 Mai 47min
Episode 159 - 🤍 30 things to love about the Napoleonic Era, with special guest Joshua Provan
Step into the pages of history and explore 30 things we love about the Napoleonic Era—one of the most dramatic, influential, and larger-than-life periods in world history. From Napoleon’s genius to le...
4 Mai 1h 13min
Episode 158 - General Wittgenstein, the Savior of St. Petersburg, with special guest Jimmy Chen
General Wittgenstein: Russia’s “Savior of St. Petersburg” General Peter Wittgenstein was one of Imperial Russia’s most important commanders during the Napoleonic Wars, earning the nickname “The Savior...
26 Apr 33min
Episode 157 - General Desaix, the "Just Sultan" of Napoleon's army, with special guest Charles Mackay
General Louis Charles Antoine Desaix was one of Napoleon’s most brilliant and underrated commanders. Known as “the Just Sultan” for his integrity and calm leadership, Desaix played a crucial role in t...
18 Apr 31min
Episode 156 - the Battles of Wavre & Plancenoit, the sideshows of Waterloo, with special guest Graeme Callister
Battle of Wavre & Plancenoit (1815) | Napoleon’s Last Campaign & Grouchy’s Controversial StandThe Battle of Wavre, fought on 18–19 June 1815, was the final major engagement of Napoleon’s Hundred Days ...
9 Apr 38min
Episode 155 - General Scharnhorst, the brain of the Prussian army, with special guest Ethan Soefje
General Gerhard von Scharnhorst was the intellectual architect of Prussia’s military revival after its crushing 1806 defeat by Napoleon. In this video, special guest Ethan Soefje explores Scharnhorst’...
31 Mar 35min
