
The Napoleonic Wars Podcast
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte? What was his legacy on history? And why, more than 200 years later, does the conflict which he gave his name to still matter?
Join award-winning Napoleonic historians Dr Zack White, Dr Luke Reynolds, Liam Telfer and Josh Redden as they host Europe's leading show devoted to the American War of Independence, French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars.
From interviews with leading researchers, to deep dive debates on some of the big questions, this show is ideal for those who want to start building their knowledge deepen their understanding of the period.
Latest episodes

Apr 21, 2022 • 1h 22min
Mythbusting Wellington's vilified foreign unit: the Chasseurs Britanniques
Alistair Nichols joins me to talk about his research on the Chasseurs Britanniques - a unit which has often been characterised by its bad desertion record, yet which in reality served well in a range of theatres over the Napoleonic Wars.You can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9, 2022 • 1h 15min
British officers in the Portuguese army
Bob Burnham returns to talk about the experiences of British officers serving in the Portuguese army, and what we know about their importance in the force's success.You can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 2022 • 1h 10min
The Great Waterloo Diorama
James Cowan and Peter Molloy join me to talk about their efforts to create a brand new diorama of the Battle of Waterloo, how they are incorporating cutting edge research into their work, and the history of Napoleonic-focused dioramas.For more on Waterloo Uncovered, visit: waterloouncovered.comTo find out about the work of the Halo Trust, visit: www.halotrust.orgTwitter: @Peter_Molloy_ | @DigWaterloo | @zwhitehistoryYou can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 2022 • 1h 20min
Napoleonic Boardgaming
Ed Coss joins me to talk about board games focusing on the Napoleonic era, and their role (or not) as educational tools.Twitter: @zwhitehistoryYou can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 2022 • 52min
Playing the Napoleonic War Game
Miles Reidy from Little Wars TV joins me to chat about the joys of making a miniatures war game work, and how Little Wars TV has been working to create a supportive community for war gamers across the world.Find out more about Little Wars TV https://www.youtube.com/c/LittleWarsTVTwitter: @zwhitehistory | @littlewarstvYou can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 2022 • 1h 20min
Napoleonic Miniature Wargaming
Chris Pramas joins me to talk about the development, evolution, joys and even prejudices within the world of Napoleonic miniatures wargaming over the last 70 years, as we discuss the history of the genre.Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @PramasYou can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 2022 • 1h 60min
The Greatest Wargame
Kate Jamieson, Josh Provan, Ed Coss and Conrad Kinch join me to chat, argue and heckle through a debate on what is the greatest wargame set during the Napoleonic era.Twitter: @kejamieson_ | @LandOfHistory | @aquestingvole | @zwhitehistoryYou can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicistSome links to get you started on wargaming:http://www.wargaming.co/recreation/details/pgnapforfun.htmhttps://toofatlardies.co.uk/product/kriegsspiel-1824/https://www.gmtgames.com/c-30-commands-colors-napoleonics.aspx#[PageNumber(0)|PageSize(50)|PageSort(Name)|DisplayType(Grid)]https://toofatlardies.co.uk/product/sharp-practice-2/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 2022 • 1h 25min
Wargaming the Battle of Waterloo
Charles Esdaile joins me to discuss his latest research on what happens if you try to wargame the Battle of Waterloo on a boardgame, and we discuss about why boardgame designers want the allies to lose at Waterloo...Support the show: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 2022 • 1h 9min
Retelling Napoleon's 1812 and 1813 campaigns
Jesse Alexander of Real Time History joins me to about the process, challenges, and importance of retelling the story of Napoleon's 1812 and 1813. We explore how Real Time History put their episodes together, their different way of doing history, and the meticulous research that goes into each episode, as well as the sources that can help us achieve a better understanding of the period.Twitter: @jesse_history | @realtime_histTo support Real Time History: www.patreon.com/realtimehistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 2022 • 1h 22min
Wellington's Portuguese Army: The Forgotten Evidence
Bob Burnham, co author of 'In the Words of Wellington's Fighting Cocks' joins me to discuss the holy grail of some long forgotten material which has the potential to rewrite our understanding of the Portuguese forces that served alongside the British and Spanish during the Peninsular War. Twitter: @ZwhitehistoryYou can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.