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The Napoleonic Wars Podcast Covering all things French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars (and more), presented by Dr Zack White

Was the Austerlitz campaign Napoleon's finest?In part one of our Austerlitz episodes,  returns to discuss the military, ...
28/09/2025

Was the Austerlitz campaign Napoleon's finest?

In part one of our Austerlitz episodes, returns to discuss the military, diplomatic and logistical build up to one of the era's defining battles.

Out on YouTube and Spotify now🎧

'The Eve of Austerlitz'

27th September 1810…The Battle of Bussaco.Was this one of Wellington’s most comfortable victories?Could the French have ...
27/09/2025

27th September 1810…The Battle of Bussaco.

Was this one of Wellington’s most comfortable victories?

Could the French have been cleverer in their assault on the ridge?

Have your say in the comments👇

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26/09/2025

Can’t wait for more Napoleonic content?

Support us by joining Patreon and get early access to episodes plus a whole range of amazing bonus content.

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25th September 1840…Marshal Etienne MacDonald died.Did ‘His Outspokenness’ also do his talking on the battlefield?Have a...
25/09/2025

25th September 1840…Marshal Etienne MacDonald died.

Did ‘His Outspokenness’ also do his talking on the battlefield?

Have a listen to exploring the life of one of the forgotten Marshals.

Out on YouTube and Spotify🎧

'MacDonald: The Forgotten Marshal'

What is the best video game featuring the Napoleonic Wars?Napoleon Total War?Holdfast: Nations at War?Europa Universalis...
24/09/2025

What is the best video game featuring the Napoleonic Wars?

Napoleon Total War?
Holdfast: Nations at War?
Europa Universalis 4?

Another? Debate in the comments👇

Tipu Sultan… overpowered or overhyped?Here’s a throwback when  joined us to scrutinise this important player in late eig...
22/09/2025

Tipu Sultan… overpowered or overhyped?

Here’s a throwback when joined us to scrutinise this important player in late eighteenth century Indian subcontinental politics.

Out on Spotify and YouTube🎧

'Tipu Sultan: The Tiger of Mysore'

Was the Battle of Assaye one of Wellington's most underrated victories.In our new episode,   joins us to discuss the pol...
21/09/2025

Was the Battle of Assaye one of Wellington's most underrated victories.

In our new episode, joins us to discuss the political intrigue, exotic backdrop and the military matters of Wellesley's victory over the Maratha's.

Out now🚨

'The Battle of Assaye'

20th September 1792…The Battle of Valmy.Did this battle really begin “a new epoch in the history of the world....” as Go...
20/09/2025

20th September 1792…The Battle of Valmy.

Did this battle really begin “a new epoch in the history of the world....” as Goethe believed?

Give your thoughts in the comments👇



(Quote from Doyle, 'The Oxford History of the French Revolution', 2018: pg. 193)

Some of you might not be aware, but we have a YouTube channel with almost daily uploads. An alternative place to listen ...
19/09/2025

Some of you might not be aware, but we have a YouTube channel with almost daily uploads. An alternative place to listen to our podcast episodes plus exclusive video content! Go subscribe to our channel for even more of the history you love

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Out with the French, what nationality which fought in the Grand Armee was the best?Dutch?Poles?Italians?Others? Tell us ...
17/09/2025

Out with the French, what nationality which fought in the Grand Armee was the best?

Dutch?
Poles?
Italians?

Others? Tell us below

16th September 1745...Mikhail Kutuzov was born.Was he the pillar of Russia's resolve in the fight against Napoleon?Here’...
16/09/2025

16th September 1745...Mikhail Kutuzov was born.

Was he the pillar of Russia's resolve in the fight against Napoleon?

Here’s a throwback to when discussed both his military exploits and his life away from the battlefield.

Tune in on Spotify and YouTube🎧

'Kutuzov - The 'Outfoxer' of Napoleon'

How was warfare carried out in the eighteenth century?Have a listen to when Andrew Dorman, Alexander Burns  and Robbie M...
15/09/2025

How was warfare carried out in the eighteenth century?

Have a listen to when Andrew Dorman, Alexander Burns and Robbie MacNiven assembled to explain and debunk common myths of an era which acted as the backdrop for Napoleonic warfare.

Catch it on Spotify and YouTube

'The 18th Century Way of War'

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