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Napoleon's less-famous nephew actually ruled France for a longer period and arguably accomplished more in his reign. Special guest Melissa Rossi joins the program to discuss this important member of the Bonaparte family.
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Marshal Ney encountered many trials in his life - on the battlefield, at the negotiating table, and finally in a courtroom. Special guest Brian Williams discusses the challenges that Marshal Ney faced to become the "Bravest of the Brave".
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Louis Bonaparte was once the most-favored sibling of Napoleon. However, he was an ineffective ruler of Holland and his policies clashed with Napoleon's ideals. Special guest Graeme Callister joins the show to discuss this lesser-known brother of the Emperor.
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Another great paladin who served under the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsula War, General Beresford helped defeat Napoleon's armies while also training the Portuguese army. Special guest and author Josh Provan tells us about this officer who had a truly global career in the British army.
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Josh's new book: Every Hazard and Fatigue: The Siege of Pensacola
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The irascible Thomas Picton had a very checkered career but performed well for the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsula War. Special guest and author Graeme Callister joins the show to discuss this talented, but infamous, British general.
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Our first episode on a naval officer and who better to start with than Admiral Nelson! Special guest and author Evan Wilson joins the show to discuss this dynamic personality.
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An interesting figure in the French Consulate government and Napoleon's empire. Charles Mackay joins the show to tell us about this politician who aided in developing Napoleon's most lasting legacy, the Napoleonic Code.
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One of the pivotal battles in the Peninsula War as it permanently ended Napoleon's dreams of conquering Portugal. Special guest Marcus Cribb joins the program to tell us about this epic clash between Marshal Massena and the Duke of Wellington.
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d'Erlon led French armies in several key victories - Zurich, Hohenlinden, Austerlitz, and Danzig - but didn't receive his Marshal's baton until long after Napoleon's downfall. Special guest and author Graeme Callister joins the program to tell us about this quietly-effective general.
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Although not as famous as other army commanders in the Russian army, Bennigsen had some memorable confrontations with Napoleon. Bennigsen put up stiff resistance at the Battles of Pultusk and Eylau against the Emperor. Special guest and author Alexander Mikaberidze joins the show to discuss this stalwart general.
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What was the toughest job in the world in 1815? The answer would probably be replacing Napoleon as ruler of France. Louis XVIII had to perform this unenviable task, twice. Emmanuel Dubois from the podcast "La Fayette, We Are Here" joins our show to discuss this Bourbon King of France.
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Finally, an episode on Napoleon himself! Special guest and Napoleon biographer Andrew Roberts joins the program to discuss the Emperor's highs and lows as well as his legacy.
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Dominique Jean Larrey was probably the most famous surgeon in Napoleon's army during this period. Author Mick Crumplin joins the program to tell us about medical care during the Napoleonic Age and the trailblazing Dr. Larrey.
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Of all of Napoleon's siblings, Joseph probably tried the hardest to help Napoleon. Was he successful? Special guest Graeme Callister joins the show to tell us about this much-maligned brother of the Emperor.
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The "Napoleon" movie we've all been waiting for - was it good/was it bad? Find out here as our special guest, and Waterloo battlefield tour guide, Marcus Cribb provides his in-depth opinion on the film.
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As brilliantly as the Marshals lived, it is important to learn about how they died. In this episode, we will discuss the respective demises of Napoleon's Marshals. Special guest and Napoleonic Marshal expert Rachael Stark joins the show to discuss the final years of Napoleon's famous paladins.
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Everett Rummage, from the podcast "Age of Napoleon", joins us to discuss freedom fighter, general, and one of the founders of Haiti - Toussaint Louverture.
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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.
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Special guest and author Michael Broers joins the show to discuss the one and only Foreign Minster of France, Talleyrand.
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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.
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