Generals and Napoleon

Apr 05 2025 113 ep. 42 mins 99
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Generals and Napoleon, presented by John W. Viscardo, focuses on the greatest collection of military talent in history - during the age of Napoleon! Instagram: @andnapoleon X/Twitter: @andnapoleon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@generalsandnapoleon Patreon: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon

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Episode 113 - The Lines of Torres Vedras, Wellington's great wall, with special guest Mark S. Thompson

Apr 05 2025 50 mins  
The French army had invaded and looted much of Portugal during their first 2 invasions of that country. To prevent a 3rd invasion, Wellington instructed the Allied army to build the Lines of Torres Vedras. Special guest Mark S. Thompson tells us about this formidable line of defenses and fortifications. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon

Episode 112 - Napoleonic tactics 101, with special guest Major Michael Hamel

Mar 26 2025 76 mins  
Want to get your general education credits in Napoleonic tactics 101? West Point instructor Michael Hamel walks us through Napoleon's best practices. We discuss pre-Napoleonic Era military theorists, central position, the Corps system, headquarters staff systems, and tactics for combined arms of infantry, cavalry, & artillery. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon

Episode 111 - Napoleon's famous Imperial Guard, with special guest Michael Broers

Mar 15 2025 62 mins  
With unshakeable discipline and a feared mystique, the Imperial Guard was renowned throughout Europe and is still revered to this very day. Special guest & author Michael Broers joins the show to discuss Napoleon's elite fighting force.X/Twitter: @andnapoleon

Episode 110 - British Lord Uxbridge, who lost a leg at Waterloo, with special guest Marcus Cribb

Mar 04 2025 53 mins  
Born as Henry Paget, the future Lord Uxbridge performed exceptionally well as a cavalry officer for the British army. Unfortunately, his personal life turned scandalous and ultimately led to his professional career being sidelined. Special guest Marcus Cribb joins the show to discuss Paget/Uxbridge's remarkable story and his claim to fame at Waterloo.X/Twitter: @mcribbHistory,

Episode 109 - Napoleon's succession crisis, with special guest Katherine Bayford

Feb 22 2025 37 mins  
Napoleon's focus on succession forced his divorce from his true love, Josephine. Special guest Katherine Bayford discusses Napoleon's succession plan, potential heirs, his marriage to Marie Louise of Austria, and his son (Napoleon II) and nephew (Napoleon III).X/Twitter: @kebayf, @andnapoleonSupport our podcast: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon

Episode 108 - The battles of Marshal Lannes, Napoleon's fireman, with special guest Graeme Callister

Feb 11 2025 58 mins  
Marshal Lannes was one of Napoleon's best commanders and one of the best tacticians of the era. Special guest & author Graeme Callister discusses the many battlefield victories for Lannes and his importance to the French army.X/Twitter: @GraemeCallister, @andnapoleon

Episode 107 - Marshal Marmont's disgraceful post-Napoleon career, with special guest David Montgomery

Feb 01 2025 46 mins  
Marshal Marmont made regrettable mistakes during the 1812 Battle of Salamanca and his army was defeated. But his biggest mistakes were yet to come. Special guest & podcaster David Montgomery walks us through the checkered career of the Duke of Ragusa. X/Twitter: @TheSiecle, @andnapoleon

Episode 106 - Battle of Vitoria, the end of Napoleon's Spanish empire, with special guest Josh Provan

Jan 27 2025 55 mins  
Another one of Wellington's masterful victories, the Battle of Vitoria forever ended the reign of Napoleon's empire in Spain. Special guest & author Josh Provan walks us through the background, battle, and aftermath of Vitoria. X/Twitter: @landofhistory, @andnapoleon

Episode 105 - Caroline Bonaparte, Napoleon's scheming sister, with special guest Katherine Bayford

Jan 12 2025 41 mins  
Was Caroline just another scheming member of the Bonaparte family or was she an adroit political operator? Special guest Katherine Bayford joins the show to discuss this Machiavellian character who would marry Marshal Murat, become Queen of Naples, and ultimately betray Napoleon. X/Twitter: @kebayf, @andnapoleon

Episode 104 - Marshal Bernadotte as King of Sweden, with special guest Fredrik Eriksson

Jan 02 2025 35 mins  
Bernadotte's was Napoleon's only Marshal who managed to become a permanent king. His descendants maintain the throne to this very day. Special guest Fredrik Eriksson tells us about Bernadotte's path to becoming King of Sweden and how he performed in the role. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon