Generals and Napoleon

J.W. Viscardo

Generals and Napoleon, presented by J.W. Viscardo, focuses on the greatest collection of military talent in history - during the age of Napoleon! Instagram: @andnapoleon Twitter: @andnapoleon Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalsandnapoleon/support

  • 53 minutes 13 seconds
    Episode 110 - British Lord Uxbridge, who lost a leg at Waterloo, with special guest Marcus Cribb

    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, @andnapoleon

    Support: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon

    4 March 2025, 11:28 am
  • 37 minutes 21 seconds
    Episode 109 - Napoleon's succession crisis, with special guest Katherine Bayford

    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, @andnapoleon

    Support our podcast: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon

    22 February 2025, 11:51 am
  • 58 minutes 58 seconds
    Episode 108 - The battles of Marshal Lannes, Napoleon's fireman, with special guest Graeme Callister

    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

    11 February 2025, 11:41 am
  • 46 minutes 15 seconds
    Episode 107 - Marshal Marmont's disgraceful post-Napoleon career, with special guest David Montgomery

    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

    1 February 2025, 11:42 am
  • 55 minutes 14 seconds
    Episode 106 - Battle of Vitoria, the end of Napoleon's Spanish empire, with special guest Josh Provan

    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

    27 January 2025, 4:09 pm
  • 41 minutes 52 seconds
    Episode 105 - Caroline Bonaparte, Napoleon's scheming sister, with special guest Katherine Bayford

    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

    12 January 2025, 11:09 am
  • 35 minutes 31 seconds
    Episode 104 - Marshal Bernadotte as King of Sweden, with special guest Fredrik Eriksson

    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

    2 January 2025, 11:20 am
  • 35 minutes 20 seconds
    Episode 103 - General Kellermann, one of Napoleon's best cavalry leaders, with special guest Charles Mackay

    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

    20 December 2024, 11:16 am
  • 34 minutes 36 seconds
    Episode 102 - General Belliard, Chief-of-Staff to Marshal Murat, with special guest Jonathan North

    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

    10 December 2024, 11:32 am
  • 54 minutes 27 seconds
    Episode 101 - Battle of Austerlitz, Napoleon's masterpiece, with special guest Jonathan Abel

    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

    30 November 2024, 11:17 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Episode 100 - General Vandamme, Napoleon's firebrand, with special guest David Buttery

    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

    20 November 2024, 11:02 am
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