Generals and Napoleon

Feb 22 2025 109 ep. 41 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 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

Episode 103 - General Kellermann, one of Napoleon's best cavalry leaders, with special guest Charles Mackay

Dec 20 2024 35 mins  
Son of the famous Marshal Kellermann, Francois Etienne de Kellermann blazed his own path within the Napoleonic legend. He and his cavalry troopers were pivotal in securing Napoleon's last-second victory at Marengo and served the Emperor all the way through Waterloo. Special guest Charles Mackay tells us all about this beau sabreur!X/Twitter: @bubblesvampire, @andnapoleon

Episode 102 - General Belliard, Chief-of-Staff to Marshal Murat, with special guest Jonathan North

Dec 10 2024 34 mins  
Belliard had an eventful career from Cairo to Madrid to Moscow to Paris - he seemed to be in the midst of all the great campaigns of the Napoleonic Era. Special guest and author Jonathan North tells us about this useful French officer. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon

Episode 101 - Battle of Austerlitz, Napoleon's masterpiece, with special guest Jonathan Abel

Nov 30 2024 54 mins  
Napoleon's most well-known victory, the Battle of Austerlitz was called the Battle of 3 Emperors. Napoleon defeated the Third Coalition led by Austrian Emperor Francis and Russian Czar Alexander. Special guest Jonathan Abel joins the show to discuss this dominating performance by Napoleon. X/Twitter: @historianabel, @andnapoleon

Episode 100 - General Vandamme, Napoleon's firebrand, with special guest David Buttery

Nov 20 2024 66 mins  
Vandamme had a reputation as an excellent division and corps commander. However, he had a nasty disposition that alienated his colleagues and his Emperor. Special guest & author David Buttery discusses this infamous French general. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon