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
Jun 18, 2020 • 9min
Voices from the Battlefield: 36 - Clausewitz
Carl Von Clausewitz, a prominent military theorist and participant in the Battle of Wavre, shares his insights into warfare. He discusses his reflections after the Waterloo campaign, highlighting his influential role as chief of staff and the critical events at Vovera that affected French reinforcements. The conversation delves into the struggles faced by troops during the Battle of Waterloo, showcasing logistical challenges and chaotic maneuvers, while also capturing the resilience and hope that emerged amidst the chaos.
Jun 18, 2020 • 10min
Voices from the Battlefield: 35 - Epoliques de Moduis
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Jun 18, 2020 • 12min
Voices from the Battlefield: 34 - Jacques Francois Martin
Lieutenant Jacques Francois Martin who was in D'Erlon's corps at Waterloo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2020 • 9min
Voices from the Battlefield: 33 - Major Busgen
Major Busgen of the Nassau regiment. One of the defenders of Hougoumont. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2020 • 31min
Waterloo Remembered: Roll of Honour
Marking the 205th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, Marcus Cribb and I read 205 names of those killed at Waterloo, drawn from the British, King's German Legion, Prussian and French armies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2020 • 10min
Voices from the Battlefield: 32 - Civilians
A selection of accounts showing the experience of civilians during the Waterloo campaign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2020 • 18min
Voices from the Battlefield: 31 - The Waterloo Despatch
The Duke of Wellington's Waterloo Despatch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 17, 2020 • 12min
Voices from the Battlefield 30 - French poem
French poem about Waterloo read by Catriona Seth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 17, 2020 • 20min
Voices from the Battlefield 29 - Thomas Jeremiah
Royal Welch Fusilier Private Thomas Jeremiah's account of Waterloo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 17, 2020 • 10min
Voices from the Battlefield 28 - Edward Cochrane Frith
Edward Cochrane Firth's account of Waterloo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
