Everett Rummage, from the podcast "Age of Napoleon", joins us to discuss freedom fighter, general, and one of the founders of Haiti - Toussaint Louverture. X/Twitter: @AgeofNapoleon, @andnapoleon *For bonus content, please follow us on YouTube and Patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
We talk about one of Napoleon's Swiss officers in this episode, General Reynier. Special guest Charles Mackay joins the podcast to discuss this talented officer. X/Twitter: @bubblesvampire, @andnapoleon
Special guest and author Michael Broers joins the show to discuss the one and only Foreign Minster of France, Talleyrand. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon *Please make sure to follow us on Spotify, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon.
No general lost more battles to Napoleon than Archduke Charles of Austria. But he is still considered one of the best generals from the Napoleonic Era. Special guest David Hollins joins the program to discuss this talented opponent of Napoleon. X/Twitter: @hollins_mba, @andnapoleon To support our podcast and get access to bonus content: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
This battle, fought by Napoleonic Era titans Marshal Massena and the Duke of Wellington, really came down to the reconstituted Portuguese army who performed well in their first major battle against the French. Special guest and battlefield tour guide Marcus Cribb returns to the show to walk us through this unique battle and battlefield. Chapters 0:01 Intro 2:05 Battle background 7:25 Topography of the battlefield 9:59 Wellington's use of reverse-slope 14:08 Battle Strategy 17:00 Wellington's Cha...
General Duroc performed many roles for Napoleon: friend, advisor, general, diplomat, and Marshal of the Palace. Whenever Napoleon needed someone to handle a delicate situation, he turned to Duroc. Special guest Irene Kim joins the podcast to tell us all about this astute figure. X/Twitter: @2econd_crossing, @andnapoleon
There was more to this British royal than just his moniker of Mad King George. Special guest & author Mark Ellis joins the show to discuss an underrated monarch who sat on the British throne for almost 60 years. Twitter/X: @MarkEllis15, @andnapoleon
General Clauzel's finest moment came during a disastrous defeat. At the 1812 Battle of Salamanca, the Duke of Wellington severed the French army of Marshal Marmont. At the beginning of the battle, Marmont and his second-in-command were wounded and there was no command chain. At this chaotic moment, General Clauzel stepped up to prevent the total annihilation of the French army. Charles Mackay joins the program to tell us about this talented general who became a Marshal after Napoleon's reign. Tw...
After a solid victory over the French at Vimeiro, the British agreed to one of the most-ridiculed peace treaties in history. Learn all about this battle and its controversial aftermath in this episode with special guest, Marcus Cribb. Twitter: @mcribbhistory, @andnapoleon
The future Duke of Wellington's first battle against the forces of Napoleon, the victory at Rolica would be the first of many. Special guest and battlefield tour guide Marcus Cribb joins the show to discuss this intriguing battle in Portugal. Twitter: @mcribbhistory, @andnapoleon
Marshal Blucher was the face of the Prussian army during the Napoleonic Wars and despite losing 5 battles to Napoleon, he was always rallied his troops and inspired them to fight on. Special guest Philip Wagenknecht joins the podcast to tell us more about this energetic leader. Twitter: @pertinaxS , @andnapoleon
Think about starting your military career at the age of 43. Think about losing your first 4 military campaigns to Napoleon and his armies. Then think about leading one of the major Allied victories over Napoleon's troops in the Peninsula War. Then think about working your way up to become second-in-command to the Duke of Wellington. The best word to describe General Thomas Graham is “perseverance". Special guest Josh Provan from the "Adventures in Historyland" YouTube page walks us through the b...
Bonus episode as we analyze the pivotal Battle of Salamanca which really displayed the Duke of Wellington's offensive capabilities. Special guest Marcus Cribb joins the show to describe this amazing victory for the Allied forces over the French in the Peninsula War. Twitter: @mcribbhistory, @andnapoleon
Hortense de Beauharnais was a truly remarkable character. She emerged like a phoenix after near disaster during the French Revolution to become one of Napoleon's most trusted family members. She went on to become Queen of Holland and mother to future Emperor Napoleon III. Special guest and author Beatrice Knight joins the show to discuss this fascinating personality. X/Twitter: @JBeatriceKnight, @andnapoleon Patreon ad-free content: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon...
Although he didn't always agree with the Emperor and his policies, General Foy served Napoleon diligently and ably throughout the era. He also served with distinction under several French Marshals of the Empire including Massena, Marmont, and Soult. This episode is brought to you by NapoleonicImpressions.com. Twitter: @napoleonic_imp, @andnapoleon **Please subscribe to our YouTube, Threads, and Spotify pages as well**
Special guest Irene Kim joins us to discuss one of Napoleon's most talented diplomats, Armand de Caulaincourt. Twitter: @2econd_crossing, @andnapoleon For bonus content: www.patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon **Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube page**
What are some of the myths, legends, or inaccuracies about the epic Battle of Waterloo? Special guest and Waterloo tour guide Marcus Cribb joins the show to address several myths about Napoleon's final battle. Twitter: @mcribbhistory, @andnapoleon For bonus content: www.patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
The lowest ranked soldier that we've covered on the podcast could possibly have one of the most intriguing stories. Professor Luke Reynolds walks us through the dynamic life and memoirs of Captain John Kincaid. Twitter: @lureynol, @andnapoleon For bonus content: www.patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
Josephine was Napoleon's true love, but their romance did not have a happy ending. What happened to their marriage and lives during the course of Napoleon's empire? Special guest Rachael Stark returns the podcast to provide insight on the intriguing Empress Josephine. X/Twitter: @bookish_rachael, @andnapoleon For bonus content: www.patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
Sir John Moore is known primarily for 2 things - his reforms in soldier training for the British army and his heroic defense in the Battle of Corunna against Napoleon's troops. Special guest Marcus Cribb returns to the podcast to discuss the life and death of this famous general. Twitter: @mcribbhistory, @andnapoleon For bonus content: www.patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
La Fayette is an intriguing figure - he participated in not one, but two major world revolutions. The American Revolutionary War went well for him, but the French Revolution did not. He was also frequently at loggerheads with Napoleon and his empire. We walk through his story with special guest Emmanuel Dubois of the podcast "La Fayette, We Are Here!" Twitter: @lafayettepod, @andnapoleon For bonus content: www.patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
Which sovereign did the most to topple Napoleon and his Empire? It was most likely Czar Alexander I, who ruled Russia from 1801 - 1825. Special guest Alexander Mikaberidze returns to give us the details on this intriguing personality. Twitter: @amikaberidze, @andnapoleon For bonus content: www.patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
General Jean Moreau was once the second-most famous general in the French army (after Napoleon). Unfortunately, the jealousy for his more-famous rival would be his undoing. Join us as we examine the tragic story arc of Jean Moreau. This episode is sponsored by NapoleonicImpressions.com. X/Twitter: @napoleonic_imp, @andnapoleon
We learn about one of the more irascible characters in the British army during the Napoleonic Era - Robert "Black Bob" Craufurd. How did a general earn this pirate-sounding nickname? Our good friend Marcus Cribb joins the podcast to walk us through his story. Twitter: @mcribbhistory, @andnapoleon For bonus content: www.patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon or follow us on YouTube!
The much-maligned Spanish army did possess a few strong personalities during the Napoleonic Era. We discuss 2 such generals in Joaquin Blake and Gregorio Garcia de la Cuesta, with special guest Josh Provan from Adventures in Historyland. X/Twitter: @landofhistory, @andnapoleon For bonus content: www.patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
"Russia has no good generals. The only exception is Bagration." -Napoleon. Join us for this episode on the dynamic Prince Bagration with special guest Jimmy Chen of NapoleonicImpressions.com. Twitter: @napoleonic_imp, @andnapoleon For bonus content: www.patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
Who developed the plan that defeated Napoleon's invasion of Russia? Some say it was this man, General de Tolly. We learn all about this general from our friend and colleague, Alexander Mikaberidze of Louisiana State University Shreveport. Twitter: @amikaberidze, @andnapoleon *For bonus content: www.patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
The wildly unpredictable, yet loyal, General Junot stuck by Napoleon through thick and thin but ultimately flamed out before the end of the Empire. What happened to this mercurial near-Marshal? Find out in this episode with special guest Charles Mackay. Twitter: @bubblesvampire, @andnapoleon For bonus content: www.patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
Nicknamed "Daddy" Hill for the extreme care he provided to his troops, General Rowland Hill was one of Wellington's most trusted subordinates in the battles against Napoleon and the Grand Armee. X/Twitter: @mcribbhistory, @andnapoleon Follow us on Spotify and YouTube!
This episode is sponsored by NapoleonicImpressions.com. We learn all about Prince Eugene, son of Josephine and one of the few instances of nepotism working in favor of the Emperor. Eugene was an adroit administrator and a solid commander for the Grande Armee. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon **To support this podcast, please go to patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon
