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Generals and NapoleonEpisode 118 - General Suvorov, the most talented commander in Russian history, with special guest John KuehnGeneral Suvorov is widely considered to be the single greatest and most brilliant military commander in Russian history. Special guest & author John Kuehn walks us through his legendary career and his unfortunate death right before the Napoleonic Wars. X/Twitter: @jkuehn50, @andnapoleon 2025-05-261h 03Generals and NapoleonEpisode 99 - Killing Napoleon, assassination attempts on the Emperor, with special guest Jonathan NorthBy some estimates, there were 30 attempts on Napoleon's life during his reign. Special guest Jonathan North and author of the book, "Killing Napoleon" joins the show to discuss the various assassination plots. Which ones were legitimate and which one were farcical?
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2024-10-3136 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 97 - General Kleber, one of Napoleon's most trusted generals, with special guest Michael HamelKleber was a famous general during the Revolutionary Wars and joined Napoleon's legendary expedition to Egypt. Special guest & West Point instructor Michael Hamel joins the show to discuss Kleber's career and his untimely demise in Egypt.
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#cavalry2024-07-1543 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 86 - Dr. Guthrie, unsung hero and surgeon of the British army, with special guest Mick CrumplinGeorge James Guthrie was not only a skilled battlefield doctor, he was also an innovator in medical science and kept meticulous records of his efforts during the Peninsula War. Special guest Mick Crumplin discusses the talents and accomplishments of this British surgeon, the unsung Dr. Guthrie.X/Twitter: @andnapoleon**For more content, please go to patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon2024-07-0734 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 85 - King Jerome Bonaparte of Westphalia, Napoleon's youngest brother, with special guest Graeme CallisterWas Jerome Bonaparte a failure as a navy commander, an army commander, and a king? Special guest and author Graeme Callister joins the program to discuss the youngest son of the Bonaparte family. X/Twitter: @graemecallister, @andnapoleon*Please follow us on YouTube, Spotify, and Facebook2024-06-3034 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 84 - Louis XVI, the ill-fated King of France, with special guest Charles MackayMost people know about Louis XVI's ultimate demise on the guillotine, but how did he arrive at that infamous moment in history? Special guest Charles Mackay joins the show to discuss the King that was overthrown by the French Revolution.
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**Please follow the podcast on Patreon, Spotify, Apple, and YouTube2024-06-2055 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 83 - The death of Marshal, Prince, & King Murat, with special guest Jonathan NorthMurat probably had the most meteoric rise and fall of any of Napoleon's marshals. Special guest and author Jonathan North joins the program to discuss the swaggering, flamboyant Murat and his final days.
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**Support our podcast: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon2024-03-2624 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 74 - William Beresford, British General/Portuguese Marshal, with special guest Josh ProvanAnother great paladin who served under the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsula War, General Beresford helped defeat Napoleon's armies while also training the Portuguese army. Special guest and author Josh Provan tells us about this officer who had a truly global career in the British army.
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**To support our podcast, please visit patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon2024-02-0546 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 69 - General Drouet, Comte d'Erlon, with special guest Graeme Callisterd'Erlon led French armies in several key victories - Zurich, Hohenlinden, Austerlitz, and Danzig - but didn't receive his Marshal's baton until long after Napoleon's downfall. Special guest and author Graeme Callister joins the program to tell us about this quietly-effective general.
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*Follow us on YouTube, Spotify, Facebook, and Instagram2023-11-271h 27Generals and NapoleonEpisode 62 - Eclipse of the Marshals, with special guest Rachael StarkAs brilliantly as the Marshals lived, it is important to learn about how they died. In this episode, we will discuss the respective demises of Napoleon's Marshals. Special guest and Napoleonic Marshal expert Rachael Stark joins the show to discuss the final years of Napoleon's famous paladins.
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2023-11-1633 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 61 - Toussaint Louverture, the "Father of Haiti", with special guest Everett RummageEverett Rummage, from the podcast "Age of Napoleon", joins us to discuss freedom fighter, general, and one of the founders of Haiti - Toussaint Louverture.
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To support our podcast and get access to bonus content: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon2023-10-0748 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 57 - Battle of Bussaco, with special guest Marcus CribbThis battle, fought by Napoleonic Era titans Marshal Massena and the Duke of Wellington, really came down to the reconstituted Portuguese army who performed well in their first major battle against the French. Special guest and battlefield tour guide Marcus Cribb returns to the show to walk us through this unique battle and battlefield.
Chapters
0:01 Intro
2:05 Battle background
7:25 Topography of the battlefield
9:59 Wellington's use of reverse-slope
14:08 Battle Strategy
17:00 Wellington's Charge
20:30 Reaching the crest
21:36 Casualties
23:09 Low chance of success
2023-09-2736 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 56 - General Duroc, Napoleon's jack-of-all-trades, with special guest Irene KimGeneral Duroc performed many roles for Napoleon: friend, advisor, general, diplomat, and Marshal of the Palace. Whenever Napoleon needed someone to handle a delicate situation, he turned to Duroc. Special guest Irene Kim joins the podcast to tell us all about this astute figure.
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Twitter/X: @MarkEllis15, @andnapoleon2023-09-0929 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 54 - General Clauzel, who became a Marshal after Napoleon's downfall, with special guest Charles MackayGeneral Clauzel's finest moment came during a disastrous defeat. At the 1812 Battle of Salamanca, the Duke of Wellington severed the French army of Marshal Marmont. At the beginning of the battle, Marmont and his second-in-command were wounded and there was no command chain. At this chaotic moment, General Clauzel stepped up to prevent the total annihilation of the French army. Charles Mackay joins the program to tell us about this talented general who became a Marshal after Napoleon's reign.
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Twitter: @mcribbhistory, @andnapoleon2023-08-2135 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 52 - Battle of Rolica, Wellington's first victory in the Peninsula War, with special guest Marcus CribbThe future Duke of Wellington's first battle against the forces of Napoleon, the victory at Rolica would be the first of many. Special guest and battlefield tour guide Marcus Cribb joins the show to discuss this intriguing battle in Portugal.
Twitter: @mcribbhistory, @andnapoleon 2023-08-1729 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 51 - Marshal Blucher of the Prussian army, the thorn in Napoleon's side, with special guest Philip WagenknechtMarshal Blucher was the face of the Prussian army during the Napoleonic Wars and despite losing 5 battles to Napoleon, he was always rallied his troops and inspired them to fight on. Special guest Philip Wagenknecht joins the podcast to tell us more about this energetic leader.
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Twitter: @LandOfHistory, @andnapoleon2023-07-3159 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 49 - Battle of Salamanca, with special guest Marcus CribbBonus episode as we analyze the pivotal Battle of Salamanca which really displayed the Duke of Wellington's offensive capabilities. Special guest Marcus Cribb joins the show to describe this amazing victory for the Allied forces over the French in the Peninsula War.
Twitter: @mcribbhistory, @andnapoleon2023-07-2247 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 48 - Queen Hortense of Holland, stepdaughter of Napoleon and mother of Napoleon III, with special guest Beatrice KnightHortense de Beauharnais was a truly remarkable character. She emerged like a phoenix after near disaster during the French Revolution to become one of Napoleon's most trusted family members. She went on to become Queen of Holland and mother to future Emperor Napoleon III. Special guest and author Beatrice Knight joins the show to discuss this fascinating personality.
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Patreon ad-free content: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon2023-07-1433 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 47 - General Foy, one of Napoleon's best and brightestAlthough he didn't always agree with the Emperor and his policies, General Foy served Napoleon diligently and ably throughout the era. He also served with distinction under several French Marshals of the Empire including Massena, Marmont, and Soult. This episode is brought to you by NapoleonicImpressions.com.
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2023-06-2654 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 45 - the Battle of Waterloo, with special guest Marcus CribbWhat are some of the myths, legends, or inaccuracies about the epic Battle of Waterloo? Special guest and Waterloo tour guide Marcus Cribb joins the show to address several myths about Napoleon's final battle.
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Twitter: @lureynol, @andnapoleon
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2023-06-0948 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 43 - Empress Josephine, wife and true love of Napoleon, with special guest Rachael StarkJosephine was Napoleon's true love, but their romance did not have a happy ending. What happened to their marriage and lives during the course of Napoleon's empire? Special guest Rachael Stark returns the podcast to provide insight on the intriguing Empress Josephine.
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2023-05-3134 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 42 - Sir John Moore, hero of the Battle of Corunna, with special guest Marcus CribbSir John Moore is known primarily for 2 things - his reforms in soldier training for the British army and his heroic defense in the Battle of Corunna against Napoleon's troops. Special guest Marcus Cribb returns to the podcast to discuss the life and death of this famous general.
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2023-05-2240 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 41 - General Lafayette, hero of two worlds, with special guest Emmanuel DuboisLa Fayette is an intriguing figure - he participated in not one, but two major world revolutions. The American Revolutionary War went well for him, but the French Revolution did not. He was also frequently at loggerheads with Napoleon and his empire. We walk through his story with special guest Emmanuel Dubois of the podcast "La Fayette, We Are Here!"
Twitter: @lafayettepod, @andnapoleon
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Twitter: @amikaberidze, @andnapoleon
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2023-05-041h 21Generals and NapoleonEpisode 39 - General Moreau, the ill-fated rival of NapoleonGeneral Jean Moreau was once the second-most famous general in the French army (after Napoleon). Unfortunately, the jealousy for his more-famous rival would be his undoing. Join us as we examine the tragic story arc of Jean Moreau. This episode is sponsored by NapoleonicImpressions.com.
X/Twitter: @napoleonic_imp, @andnapoleon2023-04-2514 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 38 - General "Black Bob" Craufurd, commander of the famed Light Division, with special guest Marcus CribbWe learn about one of the more irascible characters in the British army during the Napoleonic Era - Robert "Black Bob" Craufurd. How did a general earn this pirate-sounding nickname? Our good friend Marcus Cribb joins the podcast to walk us through his story.
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2023-04-1649 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 37 - General Blake & General Cuesta of the Spanish army, with special guest Josh ProvanThe much-maligned Spanish army did possess a few strong personalities during the Napoleonic Era. We discuss 2 such generals in Joaquin Blake and Gregorio Garcia de la Cuesta, with special guest Josh Provan from Adventures in Historyland.
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2023-04-0740 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 36 - Prince Bagration, Russian General and "God of the Army", with special guest Jimmy Chen"Russia has no good generals. The only exception is Bagration." -Napoleon. Join us for this episode on the dynamic Prince Bagration with special guest Jimmy Chen of NapoleonicImpressions.com.
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2023-03-2955 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 35 - General Barclay de Tolly, romantic hero of the Russian army, with special guest Alexander MikaberidzeWho developed the plan that defeated Napoleon's invasion of Russia? Some say it was this man, General de Tolly. We learn all about this general from our friend and colleague, Alexander Mikaberidze of Louisiana State University Shreveport.
Twitter: @amikaberidze, @andnapoleon
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2023-03-2055 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 34 - General Junot, Duke of Abrantes, with special guest Charles MackayThe wildly unpredictable, yet loyal, General Junot stuck by Napoleon through thick and thin but ultimately flamed out before the end of the Empire. What happened to this mercurial near-Marshal? Find out in this episode with special guest Charles Mackay.
Twitter: @bubblesvampire, @andnapoleon
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2023-03-1037 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 33 - General Hill, the Duke of Wellington's right hand man, with special guest Marcus CribbNicknamed "Daddy" Hill for the extreme care he provided to his troops, General Rowland Hill was one of Wellington's most trusted subordinates in the battles against Napoleon and the Grand Armee.
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2023-02-1919 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 31 - General Pasquale Paoli aka Napoleon's role model, with special guest Everett RummageWho inspired Napoleon to become "Napoleon"? Perhaps it was Pasquale Paoli - general, statesman, freedom fighter, and Corsican patriot. Learn all about this intriguing man with special guest, Everett Rummage - host of the "Age of Napoleon" podcast.
Twitter: @ageofnapoleon, @andnapoleon
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2023-02-1039 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 30 - General Kutuzov, Defender of Moscow, with special guest Alexander MikaberidzeJoin us on this special episode as we learn about one of Napoleon's most skillful Russian opponents, the sly old fox of the North, General Kutuzov. We welcome special guest, LSU professor, Alexander Mikaberidze.
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2023-02-011h 12Generals and NapoleonEpisode 29 - The Duke of Wellington, with special guest Marcus CribbA deep dive into the life and times of Arthur Wellesley, the famous Duke of Wellington. We welcome special guest, Marcus Cribb - a founding trustee of the NRWGCharity (Napoleonic & Revolutionary War Graves Charity).
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2023-01-231h 18Generals and NapoleonEpisode 28 - General Gudin, one of Napoleon's best generals, with special guest Cary ElwesIn this episode we welcome Napoleon buff, Mr. Cary Elwes. We discuss Napoleon and one of the Emperor's best generals, Charles-Etienne Gudin. Gudin's story is a unique one as his body was discovered in Russia 200 years after he was killed and his remains were returned to France with full military honors.
Mr. Elwes has an impressive career starring in such films as The Princess Bride, Twister, Days of Thunder and just completed Guy Ritchie’s Operation Fortune: Ruse du Guerre, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1, and Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon. His television career includes such legendary shows...2023-01-1514 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 27 - The Marshals Wrap-Up, with special guest Rachael StarkThis episode is sponsored by NapoleonicImpressions.com. We get deep insight on Napoleon's Marshals, with our special guest Rachael Stark - Who was Napoleon's most overrated Marshal? Who was the most underrated Marshal? Which one had the best career? How did they survive so many battles? Find out here.
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2023-01-0735 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 26 - Marshal Ney, the Bravest of the BraveDuke of Elchingen, Prince of the Moskva, Le Rougeaud, Red Michel. How fitting that Episode 26 features the most inspirational of the 26 Marshals of the Empire! Learn all about Marshal Ney's wild life in this episode.
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2022-11-3024 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 22 - Marshal Davout - bonus episode with NapoleonicImpressions.comBonus episode on the life and times of Marshal Davout! We have a special guest, Jimmy Chen of NapoleonicImpressions.com, which is an online store selling unique printed products inspired by the Napoleonic era. Please checkout their site as they are a big supporter of ours. This episode focuses on Marshal Davout's role in the Russian campaign. We also discuss the battles of Austerlitz, Auerstadt, Eylau, and Wagram as well as the downfall of the Empire. Thanks for listening!
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2022-11-241h 06Generals and NapoleonEpisode 21 - Marshal Davout, "the Iron Marshal"Marshal Davout, aka "Duke of Auerstadt", "Prince of Eckmuhl", "the Iron Marshal", and "The Just" had so many titles because he earned all of them. The total dedication to his craft made him one of Napoleon's best soldiers.
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2022-11-0924 minGenerals and NapoleonEpisode 19 - Marshal Victor, Duke of Belluno, the despicable MarshalOne of Napoleon's oldest acquaintances and probably the most odious of all the marshals - Victor had a long, checkered career in the Empire.
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Generals and NapoleonEpisode 4 - Marshal Serurier and Marshal Lefebvre, Duke of DanzigA pair of Napoleon's honorary Marshals. Great quotes in this episode, especially from Marshal Lefebvre! Both marshals were critical to Napoleon at different stages of his career.
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Generals and NapoleonEpisode 1 - Intro to Generals and Napoleon! Q&A session.Thank you for joining us! We dive into "Generals and Napoleon" and learn about Napoleon, his legacy, and his commanders in this quick Question and Answer section.
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