Generals and Napoleon

Although Lucien had the passion and oratory skills of Napoleon, he lacked much of his older brother's common sense. Special guest Graeme Callister joins the show to tell us about this mercurial Bonaparte brother. X/Twitter: @graemecallister, @andnapoleon **Please subscribe to our YouTube channel --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalsandnapo

What were the causes of Napoleon's ill-fated 1812 invasion of Russia? What were the strategies of Napoleon and his opponent, Czar Alexander? What were the major battles? What were the outcomes? Special guest and author Adam Zamoyski joins the show to discuss this epic clash of titans. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon *Please follow us on Spotify, YouTube, and Facebook --- Support this

General Schwarzenberg was a prince of Austria and the overall Allied commander during the 1813-1814 campaigns that finally defeated Napoleon. Why doesn't he get the credit of Blucher or Wellington for Napoleon's defeat? Find out in this episode as special guest and author David Hollins joins the show. X/Twitter: @hollins_mba, @andnapoleon *Please give us a follow on Spoti

Fouche was a slippery character who was always in the midst of plots and revolutions. Nevertheless, Fouche and his police agents were utilized by different French governments, including Napoleon's, to monitor and suppress rebels and revolutionaries. Special guest & author Michael Broers joins the program to discuss this man of constant intrigues. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon -

Did you know Napoleon carried a large library of books on his military campaigns? Special guest Louis Sarkozy joins the show to discuss Napoleon's love of literature, the books he read, Napoleon's efforts as a writer, his legacy in France, the return of his remains to France in 1840. X/Twitter: @napsarkozy, @andnapoleon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify

Napoleon's less-famous nephew actually ruled France for a longer period and arguably accomplished more in his reign. Special guest Melissa Rossi joins the program to discuss this important member of the Bonaparte family. X/Twitter: @melissarossi199, @andnapoleon *Please give us a follow on YouTube and Spotify. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho

Marshal Ney encountered many trials in his life - on the battlefield, at the negotiating table, and finally in a courtroom. Special guest Brian Williams discusses the challenges that Marshal Ney faced to become the "Bravest of the Brave". X/Twitter: @BriW74, @andnapoleon *Please follow us on Spotify and YouTube --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p

Louis Bonaparte was once the most-favored sibling of Napoleon. However, he was an ineffective ruler of Holland and his policies clashed with Napoleon's ideals. Special guest Graeme Callister joins the show to discuss this lesser-known brother of the Emperor. X/Twitter: @GraemeCallister, @andnapoleon **Support our podcast: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon --- Support this podc

Another 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. X/Twitter: @landofhistory, @andnapoleon Josh's new book: Every Hazard and Fatigue:

The irascible Thomas Picton had a very checkered career but performed well for the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsula War. Special guest and author Graeme Callister joins the show to discuss this talented, but infamous, British general. X/Twitter: @graemecallister, @andnapoleon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalsandnapoleon/support