Podcast Episodes

Heroes and Rebels

As the War of the Fifth Coalition raged on, anti-French rebels rose up in the Alps and a remarkable Royal Navy captain fought one of the era's strangest battles on the Atlantic.

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Published on 10 months ago

The Emperor Alone

Austria, 1809: Napoleon was stunned after the first defeat of his career at Aspern-Essling and the death of his best friend and closest confidant, Marshal Lannes. But all across the continent, the wa…

Published on 11 months ago

The Red Danube

On May 21st, 1809, the Austrians attacked the Grande Armée at the towns of Aspern and Essling. The ensuing two days were the hardest test of Napoleon's career to date.

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Published on 1 year ago

More Terrible than Ever

In April, 1809, the Austrians finally launched their long-awaited invasion of the Napoleonic Empire. The French were taken by surprise, but Napoleon had a plan to turn the tables.

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Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Setting the World Aflame

French and British forces continue fighting in Spain. In Paris, Napoleon's frustrations with Talleyrand finally boil over as he prepares to face off against a renewed and reformed Habsburg army.

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Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

The Hornets' Nest

After taking Madrid, Napoleon chased a British army into northwestern Spain. Meanwhile, behind the lines, Spanish guerrillas waged a brutal war against the occupiers.

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Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Impossible

The Spanish Patriots prepared to hold off Bonaparte in a rocky mountain pass, but they didn't count on the heroism of the Polish cavalry of Napoleon's Imperial Guard.

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Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Paris Games Special

I sat down with two fellow French history podcasters for a Paris Games-themed discussion of some of our favorite characters of 18th and 19th century French history. You can find Will's show, Grey His…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Strike Hard

In early November 1808, French troops crossed the Ebro River in their second invasion of Spain, led by the Emperor himself.

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Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

War to the Knife

The summer of 1808 saw desperate fighting across Iberia as Spanish and Portuguese patriots rose up against Napoleon. France's most powerful enemy, Great Britain, sought to take advantage.

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Published on 1 year, 6 months ago