Who inspired Napoleon to become "Napoleon"? Perhaps it was Pasquale Paoli - general, statesman, freedom fighter, and Corsican patriot. Learn all about this intriguing man with special guest, Everett Rummage - host of the "Age of Napoleon" podcast. Twitter: @ageofnapoleon, @andnapoleon For bonus content: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
Join us on this special episode as we learn about one of Napoleon's most skillful Russian opponents, the sly old fox of the North, General Kutuzov. We welcome special guest, LSU professor, Alexander Mikaberidze. Twitter: @amikaberidze, @andnapoleon For bonus content: www.patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
A deep dive into the life and times of Arthur Wellesley, the famous Duke of Wellington. We welcome special guest, Marcus Cribb - a founding trustee of the NRWGCharity (Napoleonic & Revolutionary War Graves Charity). Twitter: @mcribbhistory, @nrwgcharity For bonus content: www.patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon *Follow us on Spotify and Youtube!
In this episode we welcome Napoleon buff, Mr. Cary Elwes. We discuss Napoleon and one of the Emperor's best generals, Charles-Etienne Gudin. Gudin's story is a unique one as his body was discovered in Russia 200 years after he was killed and his remains were returned to France with full military honors. Mr. Elwes has an impressive career starring in such films as The Princess Bride, Twister, Days of Thunder and just completed Guy Ritchie’s Operation Fortune: Ruse du Guerre, Mission Impossible: D...
This episode is sponsored by NapoleonicImpressions.com. We get deep insight on Napoleon's Marshals, with our special guest Rachael Stark - Who was Napoleon's most overrated Marshal? Who was the most underrated Marshal? Which one had the best career? How did they survive so many battles? Find out here. Twitter: @bookish_rachael, @andnapoleon For bonus content: www.patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
Duke of Elchingen, Prince of the Moskva, Le Rougeaud, Red Michel. How fitting that Episode 26 features the most inspirational of the 26 Marshals of the Empire! Learn all about Marshal Ney's wild life in this episode. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon
Was Murat the greatest cavalry leader in modern history? He was certainly one of the best in the era of Napoleon. Learn all about this storybook Marshal and his exploits in this episode. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon **To support our podcast, please go to patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
Massena was also known as the Prince of Essling and the Duke of Rivoli. He was generally considered to be one of Napoleon's most naturally gifted commanders. How did a poor cabin boy rise to these lofty heights? Find out in this episode.
As Napoleon famously stated, "If I had 2 Suchet's, I could've held all of Spain." Learn more about this reserved but brilliant general in this episode. Please make sure to follow us on Spotify, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky. To Support Our Podcast: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
Bonus episode on the life and times of Marshal Davout! We have a special guest, Jimmy Chen of NapoleonicImpressions.com, which is an online store selling unique printed products inspired by the Napoleonic era. Please checkout their site as they are a big supporter of ours. This episode focuses on Marshal Davout's role in the Russian campaign. We also discuss the battles of Austerlitz, Auerstadt, Eylau, and Wagram as well as the downfall of the Empire. Thanks for listening! X/Twitter: @napoleonic...
Marshal Davout, aka "Duke of Auerstadt", "Prince of Eckmuhl", "the Iron Marshal", and "The Just" had so many titles because he earned all of them. The total dedication to his craft made him one of Napoleon's best soldiers. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon **To support Generals and Napoleon, please go to patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
Augereau’s life was almost too incredible to believe. Learn all about this intriguing character and one of Napoleon's oldest colleagues in this episode. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon **Support our podcast at patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
One of Napoleon's oldest acquaintances and probably the most odious of all the marshals - Victor had a long, checkered career in the Empire. *To support our podcast, please go to patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
Marshal Bernadotte aka King Charles XIV of Sweden was an interesting man. He had many talents on the battlefield and in the political arena, but he was never fully trusted by Napoleon - for good reason. Find out more about this marshal who still has a dynasty in Europe to this very day. **Please give our YouTube page a follow!
Probably Napoleon's most able independent commander, Marshal Lannes accomplished many great feats before his untimely death in 1809. We will learn all about the marshal's exploits in this episode. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon To support the podcast and gain access to bonus episodes: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
To be sure, Marmont was a talented general but he also betrayed his Emperor. Has he been unfairly criticized? Find out in this episode. Social account on Instagram and X/Twitter: @andnapoleon For ad-free episodes, please go to patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
Marshal Bessieres was one of Napoleon's most loyal subordinates. Yet, his actions may have cost his Emperor two decisive victories. Learn more about this mysterious Marshal in this episode. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon To donate to this podcast, please go to patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
Despite an exemplary career, many blame Marshal Grouchy for not marching to the sound of the cannons to aid Napoleon at Waterloo. Was Napoleon's final defeat the fault of Grouchy? Find out in this episode. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon *If you like this episode, please consider supporting the podcast at patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
His life and career could be described as unlucky, odd, and inconsistent. Marshal Macdonald certainly had his highs and lows while serving Napoleon, but he always served France faithfully. Learn more about the star-crossed Marshal in this episode. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon *Find ad-free content of our podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
Mortier was the tallest Marshal and Napoleon's most cordial Marshal. He harbored no grudges or rivalries with his brother Marshals. Even his opponents were impressed by Mortier saying, "Any officer would be proud to serve under him." X/Twitter: @andnapoleon For bonus content: www.patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
We learn all about this noble man and his contributions to Napoleon's empire and towards an independent Poland. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon **Donate to our podcast today: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
He was one of the best administrators, troop-trainers, and tacticians in Napoleon's army. But Marshal Soult had a subpar battle record. Find out why the great Marshal struggled in some areas but succeeded in others. Twitter: @andnapoleon Youtube: @generalsandnapoleon
Moncey was one of the most honest of Napoleon's Marshals. He was also one of the few men who said "no" to Napoleon and the King of France and lived to tell about it. He had quite a career and did it all with class. **Follow us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify**
Was Jourdan a bad general or just an unlucky general? We examine the very tarnished career of this Marshal of the Empire. Did he receive too much blame for Napoleon's failures in Spain? X/Twitter: @andnapoleon **You can also follow us on YouTube, Patreon, and Spotify**
Nicknamed the "Owl" for his analytical and cool demeanor, Saint-Cyr was one of Napoleon's most talented generals. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon Instagram: @andnapoleon Patreon: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
Was Marshal Brune a general, a revolutionary, a looter, or a patriot? We will learn all about him in this episode. He also suffered the most dreadful death of all of Napoleon's Marshals. X (Twitter): @andnapoleon *If you'd like to support our podcast: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon **Follow us on Spotify as well and subscribe to our YouTube page please!
The title of most-wounded Marshal would have to go to Nicolas Oudinot, believed to have been scarred 34 times in battle. He was also one of Napoleon's bravest paladins and an idol to the soldiers of the Grand Armee. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon YouTube: @generalsandnapoleon Patreon: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
A pair of Napoleon's honorary Marshals. Great quotes in this episode, especially from Marshal Lefebvre! Both marshals were critical to Napoleon at different stages of his career. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon YouTube: @generalsandnapoleon **If you'd like to support our podcast, please go to patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
Let's learn about 2 of Napoleon's "honorary" Marshals - Kellerman, Duke of Valmy and Perignon, Marquise of Grenade! *Please give us a follow on all of our accounts below* Twitter: @andnapoleon Spotify: Generals and Napoleon podcast Patreon: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
An in-depth biography of Marshal Berthier, the right hand man of Napoleon. He was the logistical genius that organized the Grande Armee. Berthier was also one of the few who fought both in America during the Revolutionary War and in Russia during 1812. Twitter/X: @andnapoleon Spotify: Generals and Napoleon podcast Youtube: @generalsandnapoleon Instagram: @andnapoleon
