The Age of Napoleon Podcast

Napoleon's army faces adverse weather and logistical problems. Battle at Moerungen sees fierce fighting, Russian cavalry surprise attack. Looting, stolen money, and strategic opportunities arise. Challenges in bad weather, capture of sensitive documents. Contributor support, new network, upcoming dispatches.

Napoleon leads his forces east in winter 1806, testing their endurance. The chapter explores consequences of victories, challenges of new territories, facing geographical obstacles, challenges faced by the Russian Army, the Battle of Pultusk, winter quarters, and logistical challenges.

As Napoleon and the Grande Armée enjoyed a pleasant interlude in occupied Berlin, the war was escalating in unprecedented ways. Sailors, smugglers, and corsairs all over the world were engaged in a new style of total economic warfare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exploring the aftermath of Napoleon's victories over the Prussians, highlighting the French occupation and Prussian defeats, chaos and lawlessness in northern Germany, attitudes and sentiments during the war, triumphs and rivalries, and the effects of Napoleon's invasion on Prussia and the Polish people.

In this podcast, the events leading up to the Battle of Jena are discussed, including miscommunication among marshals and power struggles. The battle itself is detailed, with the French infantry defending against Prussian cavalry charges. The injuries sustained by key commanders in the Prussian army and their impact on morale are explored. The absence of staff officers during a crucial moment leads to a leadership crisis. The Battle of Auerstedt, a confrontation between the French and Prussians, is also covered. Additionally, the podcast briefly delves into the history of the British Empire and the significance of the Civil War era in American history.

In early October, 1806, Napoleon led the Grande Armée to war once again, this time against the Prussians. The events of the next week would change the course of history, and have a surprisingly profound impact on western philosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1806, France and Prussia went to war. The Grande Armée was at the height of its powers, but the French did not want this fight. The Prussian army had huge problems, but was eager to prove itself against Napoleon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1806 saw Europe reeling from the aftermath of Austerlitz. Napoleon organized his new empire and continued to remake the map of the continent, but he would soon be faced with a powerful backlash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An overview of the most colorful and romanticized branch of a Napoleonic military: the cavalry. Depending on your perspective, they were either the bravest, most vital part of any army, or preening, arrogant prima donnas. Napoleonic cavalry regiments saw some of the most desperate and exciting combat of the era, and their unique subculture continues to fascinate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices