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The Age of Napoleon Podcast
Episode Six: The King's Army
May 30, 2017
Topics include military life in the 18th century, officer culture, battles, desertion, the poor man of Toggenburg, the impact of the French Revolution on warfare, harsh discipline and brutality in armies, limited wars and cautious strategies, the slow pace of warfare, 18th century infantry tactics, chaotic battle and unexpected attack
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- Military life in the 18th century was harsh, brutal, and filled with physical violence and verbal abuse.
- The French Revolution marked a turning point in warfare, introducing merit-based promotions and challenging the traditional aristocratic structure of the officer corps.
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Warfare in 18th Century Europe
The podcast discusses warfare and military life in 18th century Europe, highlighting the transition from hand-to-hand combat to mass formations armed with muskets. The ruling elite romanticized war and saw it as honorable and chivalrous, but the reality for common soldiers was mercilessly brutal. The Prussian army was particularly harsh, with corporal punishment and cruel treatment being widespread. The prevailing wisdom was that fear and brutality were necessary to maintain discipline and order.
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