The Napoleonic Wars Podcast
Zack White
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.
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.
Episodes
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Jun 15, 2020 • 15min
Waterloo Remembered: Voices from the Battlefield 9 - Marshal Ney
Marshal Ney defending his actions throughout the Waterloo campaign. Due to technical issues this extract had to be read by Zack White, rather than the intended reader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2020 • 10min
Waterloo Remembered: Voices from the Battlefield 8 - Anonymous French source
Due to technical issues, this extract had to be read by Zack White, rather than the planned speaker. It comes from an anonymous French account dated simply Paris, 20th June Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2020 • 8min
Waterloo Remembered: Voices from the Battlefield 7 - Henry Bradford
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Jun 15, 2020 • 4min
Waterloo Remembered: Voices from the Battlefield 6 - John Kincaid
Rifle officer John Kincaid's account of the Battle of Waterloo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2020 • 8min
Waterloo Remembered: Voices from the Battlefield 4 - 12 Light Dragoons
Two extracts relating different perspectives of the experience of one unit, the British 12 Light Dragoons at Waterloo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2020 • 14min
Waterloo Remembered: Voices from the Battlefield 3 William Lawrence
British soldier William Lawrence on Waterloo, taken from his dictated biography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2020 • 9min
Waterloo Remembered: Voices from the Battlefield 2 Juana Smith
Juana Smith, wife of rifle officer Harry Smith, searching for her husband after the battle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2020 • 10min
Waterloo Remembered: Voices from the Battlefield 1 - Thomas Creevey
Thomas Creevey speaks to Wellington before and after Waterloo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2020 • 1h 23min
Waterloo Remembered Day 11: The Mechanics of War & Command at Waterloo
In the penultimate interview of the series, Will Fletcher joins me to discuss the command styles of Napoleon, Blucher and Wellington, and the role of staff officers in the outcome of the campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 14, 2020 • 7min
Waterloo Remembered: Voices from the Battlefield 5 - Victor Hugo
A reading of Victor Hugo's account of the attack on Hougoumont, in Les Miserables. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
