Best Lannes Podcasts (2024)

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Battle of the Marshals 3 - Massena, Lannes, MacDonald 1:04:17

10d ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Who was the best out of Massena, Cannes and MacDonald? The Battle of the Marshals returns, with Charles McKay making the case for Massena, Graeme Callister championing Lannes and Clemens Bemman arguing for MacDonald. Expert analysis (sort of) is provided by Josh Provan and Sam Jolley. Have your say on twitter (search for @zwhitehistory and @NapWars…

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State of the Union: The Vendee 1:47:01

3h ago1:47:01

1:47:01

The Four Horsemen of the Podcalypse ride for the first time, as we unveil the new team of Luke Reynolds, Liam Telfer and Josh Redden who will be desperately seeking to keep that reprobate Zack in check. We explain the new perks, the rationale behind it, and ask the important questions that tax the minds of Napoleonic experts like 'What supercars wo…

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Peninsular War Saga 2: The Battles of Rolica & Vimeiro 1:49:05

1h ago1:49:05

1:49:05

To mark the publication of 'So Just and Glorious a Cause', on the anniversary of the Battles of Rolica and Vimeiro, author Rob Griffith joins me to talk about some of the most famous events of the early phase of the Peninsular War, and the individuals responsible, and the way in which these British victories reverberated across Europe. To enjoy 15%…

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Catherine the Great - Part 1 45:04

6d ago45:04

45:04

Alex Mikaberidze returns for another instalment of the exclusive supporter-only series exploring the role of Russia in the Napoleonic era. In this episode we begin a multi-episode break down of the life of Catherine the Great, a much maligned, but also hugely influential figure in Russian history. We discuss why Nicholas Holt's depiction of Tsar Pe…

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Duchy of Warsaw Army - Part 1 1:15:42

8d ago1:15:42

1:15:42

In the first of two instalments, Dawid Gralik joins me to talk about the complex history of Poland, how it influenced the politics of the Napoleonic Wars, and the make up of the Duchy of Warsaw Army. Twitter: @dawgra93 | @zwhitehistory

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Battle of the Berezina 1:07:19

13d ago1:07:19

1:07:19

Alexander Mikaberidze kicks off the first instalment of a new series on Russia during the Napoleonic era by talking about one of the most significant battles of the entire war: The Battle of the Berezina Twitter: @AMikaberidze | @zwhitehistory Buy the book: ⁠https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Battle-of-the-Berezina-Paperback/p/18032⁠…

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The Peninsular War: Origins 1:35:44

15d ago1:35:44

1:35:44

In a brand new 'History of the Peninsular War' feature, Josh Provan and I sit down for an impassioned and entertaining back and forth where we discuss the origins of the Napoleon's Spanish Ulcer, the initial lack of British willingness to get involved, how Murat just made everything worse, and why the Battle of Bailen was a dream by every conceivab…

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Worst Politician of the Napoleonic Era 1:53:07

17d ago1:53:07

1:53:07

Who was the worst politician of the Napoleonic era? Jacqueline Reiter, Beatrice de Graaf, and Luke Reynolds discuss a range of contenders, as well as dishonourable mentions.

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The Battle of the Nile: Nelson's 'Balls of Steel' moment 57:14

20d ago57:14

57:14

Deadly shoals, exploding ships, and debilitating disease are the topic of the day as naval historian Kate Jamieson returns to explain what happened at the Battle of the Nile, which took place on the day this episode airs. Elsewhere, Zack lowers the tone by describing Nelson's battle plan as his 'balls of steel' moment'.…

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Waterloo Live - From the NRWGC 11:50:12

2M ago11:50:12

11:50:12

Donate at www.nrwgc.com/donate Hear how the Battle of Waterloo unfolded in real time, with this minute by minute run through the events of the day, produced and recorded in 2023 in support of the Napoleonic & Revolutionary War Graves Charity. Hosted by Zack White, Luke Reynolds and Liam Telfer

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Waterloo Orders of Battle 27:29

2M ago27:29

27:29

Who fought at Waterloo? Heard the Orders of Battle for the French, Prussian and Allied forces who fought in the Waterloo campaign

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Waterloo by Air: The Gathering Storm 19:28

2M ago19:28

19:28

The first instalment of the documentary drops, looking at the build up of the Waterloo campaign. Support the creation of more of this content at www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicwarspod

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Napoleon's 100 Days 1:50:10

2M ago1:50:10

1:50:10

What actually happened in Napoleonic France in the 100 days? Professor Kate Astbury and Dr Michael Rowe join me to a deep dive into the politics and impact of Napoleon's return to France - the key part of the history that gets overshadowed by Waterloo. This conversation is an extension of the discussion that we began on BBC's In Our Time - You can …

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Battle of the Marshals - Heat 2 - Davout, Jourdan, Saint Cyr, Bessieres 1:18:45

2M ago1:18:45

1:18:45

Heat 2 of the Battle of the Marshals arrives, with Rachael Stark championing Davout, Hans-Karl Weiss making the case for Jourdan, Alan Morehouse fighting for Bessieres, and Saint Cyr being exalted by Noah Fink. Vote for you favourite below.

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State of the Union - The Second Coalition 2:24:12

2M ago2:24:12

2:24:12

Reflections on latest research, novels, and the nuts and bolts of the research processes abound as Dr Luke Reynolds takes over hosting duties in a follow up to the 'State of the Union' session.

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General D'Armee 2 1:18:07

3M ago1:18:07

1:18:07

Dave Brown, author of General D'Armee 2, joins me, the co-host of Little Wars TV, and Dr Andrew Dorman to discuss the Art of the War game, the tricks to creating a successful wargaming experience, how to get started in the hobby, and how the value they bring to history. Buy the rulesets: https://toofatlardies.co.uk/product-category/reisswitz-press/…

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Battle of the Glorious First of June 1:22:40

3M ago1:22:40

1:22:40

Naval historian Kate Jamieson joins me to talk about the Battle of the Glorious First of June - Britain's first major naval engagement of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, in which Britain sought to deprive France of a vital grain and food convoy which saved the French nation from starvation, propping up the revolutionary government in …

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The End of the Podcast? Emergency Broadcast 8:04

3M ago8:04

8:04

Now, Napoleonicists! Now is your time! Spotify have gutted the show disconnecting me from as much as 50% of listeners. This is how you can help the show try and rise again from the ashes.

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Waterloo by Air: New Documentary 1:55

3M ago1:55

1:55

How do we separate Napoleonic myth from reality? Why were some written out of the story?Over 200 years later, why does Waterloo still matter?Join me this summer on the Napoleonic Wars Youtube Channel for a documentary on the battle, like you've never seen before

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Battle of the Marshals: Berthier, Ney & Soult 1:31:05

3M ago1:31:05

1:31:05

Who was Napoleon's greatest marshal? It's a question that has dogged fans of the period for 200 years, and will do for 200 more. On the 220th anniversary of Napoleon creating the marshals of France, and marking the 200th instalment of the Napoleonic Wars pod, fans of the show fire the opening salvo in the epic journey that will be the Battle of the…

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Greatest What If - Part 2 1:26:42

3M ago1:26:42

1:26:42

Sam Jolley, Geraint Thatcher and Josh Provan join me for the second instalment of the 'Greatest What if of the Napoleonic era' series - a fun run through of scenarios that might have changed the course of Napoleonic history Twitter: @s_jolley @ThatchGer1 @Landofhistory Buy Josh's books at https://www.helion.co.uk/people/joshua-provan.php Hosted on …

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Tombfinders: Searchers of our Napoleonic Past 1:00:30

4M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

The stars of a recent collaborative project involving the Napoleonic & Revolutionary War Graves Charity, and students from the University of Portsmouth, Izzy Turtle, Emily Harris, Rebekah Money and Damiana Kun talk about their recent efforts to find the graves of Napoleonic veterans across Portsmouth, and their experiences of cleaning graves. To fi…

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Waterloo: The Battle as Big Business 1:02:56

4M ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Why does Waterloo matter? How was it manipulated? And how did it become a business in its own right? Regular listeners of the show will know that these questions and much more have been covered by the Napoleonic Wars Podcast’s ‘Scholar in Residence’, Dr Luke ‘Memory’ Reynolds, in his critically acclaimed and award winning book Who Owned Waterloo. T…

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Peninsular War Tourism: Part 2 1:06:50

4M ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Professor Rosemary Sweet & Dr Richard Ansell join me to discuss why some people decided to travel in the Iberian Peninsular at the height of the Peninsular War, in a bid to see more of the 'action'. Rosemary's book Cities and the Grand Tour: The British in Italy, c. 1690-1820 is available here: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/cities-and-the-gr…

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Peninsular War Tourism 1:00:29

4M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

Professor Rosemary Sweet & Dr Richard Ansell join me to discuss why some people decided to travel in the Iberian Peninsular at the height of the Peninsular War, in a bid to see more of the 'action'. Rosemary's book Cities and the Grand Tour: The British in Italy, c. 1690-1820 is available here: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/cities-and-the-gr…

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George Washington: Officer & Founding Father 1:36:54

5M ago1:36:54

1:36:54

Eddie Zimmerman returns for a chat about the iconic American. A man whose sheer tenacity kept the fledgling USA in the war despite repeated military setbacks in the early stages of the war. We discuss the myths and controversies as well as the man's character, and why he may have been fundamental to helping America define itself. Twitter: @zwhitehi…

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The State of the Union (of Napoleonic History) 1:56:23

5M ago1:56:23

1:56:23

A less-than-Presidential, two hour broadcast, in which Zack has multiple aneurysms, Luke self proclaims to be a 'Scholar in Residence', and then refers to military history as 'Guns and balls and pointy things'. We also do some serious historianing at some point in the broadcast. This is a new style of content, in which we look at the state of Napol…

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A Soldier's Life: Re-enacting Napoleonic Infantrymen 1:59:04

6M ago1:59:04

1:59:04

Rory Butcher and Liam Telfer join me to talk about how what make the world of re-enactment 'tick'. We discuss the realism debate, the unique insights and benefits that re-enactment offers, whether or not horses are terrifying, and the contentious subject of whether or not women should be allowed in the fighting line. Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @RMB_…

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Waterloo Around the World 1:29:59

6M ago1:29:59

1:29:59

Dr Luke Reynolds talks about how Waterloo celebrations were spread across the British Empire, and how Waterloo Day became an excuse for a boozing session. Get 30% off Who Owned Waterloo at Oxford University Press by using code AAFLYG6 Twitter: @lureynol | @zwhitehistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Napoleon: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly 1:49:52

8M ago1:49:52

1:49:52

Professor Beatrice de Graaf, and Professor Alexander Mikaberidze join Dr Zack White to discuss the life, legacy and complexities of remembering Napoleon Bonaparte.

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Waterloo: The Battle on the Big Screen 1:46:52

9M ago1:46:52

1:46:52

Trenches on the battlefield and the Prussians arriving from the wrong direction are nothing new... Professor Tony Pollard joins me to talk about more than a century of the Battle of Waterloo being depicted on the big screen. We talk about common tropes, the way in which portrayals of the battle have developed, and some of the challenges to producti…

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Napoleon Movie: Ridley Scott Reviewed 1:45:16

9M ago1:45:16

1:45:16

*SPOILER, STRONG LANGUAGE & EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING* Sam Jolley, Charlotte White, Josh Provan and Kit Chapman (University of Falmouth) join me to dissect the movie as a piece of film making. We largely park the historical inaccuracies to explore the real reasons why this film has proven such a disappointment with fans of the period. Twitter: @s_jo…

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The Siege of Pensacola 1:27:00

9M ago1:27:00

1:27:00

One of the largest sieges of the American War of Independence is far from common knowledge. Josh Provan explains all following the release of his new book on the Siege of Pensacola. Buy the book: https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/every-hazard-and-fatigue-the-siege-of-pensacola-1781.php Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @landofhistory Hosted o…

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Josephine: Empress of the French 1:36:07

9M ago1:36:07

1:36:07

Who was Josephine, the women so often sidelined as simply being 'Napoleon's one true love'? Rachael Stark offers a multi-dimensional perspective on the complexities of Marie Josephe Rose de Beauharnias. Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @bookish_rachael Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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To Firebomb a city - The Siege of Copenhagen Part 2 1:11:57

9M ago1:11:57

1:11:57

Gareth Glover returns with the second instalment on the British siege of Copenhagen. Buy the book: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Two-Battles-of-Copenhagen-1801-and-1807-Paperback/p/23363 Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @GloverGareth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Waterloo Banquets: A feast fit for a Duke 1:41:56

9M ago1:41:56

1:41:56

What were the Waterloo banquets, and why did they matter? Luke Reynolds returns to explain why there was much more to these annual celebrations of the allied victory than an aristocratic booze-up. Buy the book. Discount code: AAFLYG6 for 33% off https://global.oup.com/academic/product/who-owned-waterloo-9780192865281?q=Reynolds&lang=en&cc=gb Twitte…

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The Siege of Copenhagen - Part 1 55:48

9M ago55:48

55:48

Gareth Glover drops by for the first instalment of a two part on one of the most shameful, if strategically understandable, acts by the British in the entire Napoleonic Wars. Buy the book: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Two-Battles-of-Copenhagen-1801-and-1807-Paperback/p/23363 Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @GloverGareth Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

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The Art of History vs Ridley Scott 1:27:46

9M ago1:27:46

1:27:46

Four historians respond to Ridley Scott's scathing attack on the nature of history, as Clare Siviter, Luke Reynolds and Alexander Burns discuss what history actually is, and why it matters. Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @ClareSiviter | @lureynol | @KKriegeBlog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Napoleon of the Pacific - Kamehameha 1:51:38

10M ago1:51:38

1:51:38

Josh Provan returns to talk about Kamehameha I, King of Hawaii, who is often referred to as 'the Great'. We discuss his life, rise, influence, and why the case can be made that he was as significant, and perhaps even more significant than Napoleon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Trafalgar TV: The Next Master & Commander? 1:24:00

10M ago1:24:00

1:24:00

What would happen if 'Master & Commander' met Horatio Nelson? Adam Preston, screenwriter and naval researcher, talks about his efforts to bring the story of Nelson and Emma Hamilton to the screen.Support Trafalgar TV:http://trafalgar.tvhttps://shows.acast.com/trafalgar-squaredTwitter: @trafalgartvshowhttps://www.facebook.com/TrafalgarTVseriesInstag…

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The Battle of Salamanca - The French Perspective - Part 2 1:02:55

10M ago1:02:55

1:02:55

Did the French left wing just run away at Salamanca? Well not exactly. Garry Wills continues his forensic reappraisal of what happened to the troops of Maucune & Thomierres' division after initially being broken. We discuss the French rearguard, and the tantalising clues that have been missed about the French last stand at Salamanca.Twitter: @zwhit…

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The Battle of Salamanca: The French Perspective - Part 1 57:44

11M ago57:44

57:44

Have we completely misunderstood a key part of the story of the Battle of Salamanca? Garry Wills joins me in a two parter to discuss the eye-opening inconsistencies in the accounts of the battle, and how he has unearthed clues that change our understanding of what unfolded in what was arguably Wellington's greatest victory.Twitter: @zwhitehistory |…

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Napoleon's Polish Troops - Part 2 58:16

11M ago58:16

58:16

Where did Napoleon send his skilled Polish troops? How did they respond to the occupation of the Duchy of Warsaw? Why were the Polish Lancers feared and respected in equal measure? Dawid Gralik returns to complete the two-parter on Polish troops who served in the French army. Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @dawgra93 Support the show: https://www.patreon…

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Napoleon's Waterloo Men - Part 3 1:15:40

11M ago1:15:40

1:15:40

In the final instalment of the three-part mega-interview on the men who fought for Napoleon at Waterloo, Graeme Callister talks about the breaking of D'Erlon's corps, and the injuries sustained by those men. Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @graemecallister Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Napoleon's Polish Troops - Part 1 54:50

11M ago54:50

54:50

Polish Lancers. They have a fearsome reputation from the Napoleonic Wars, but what do we really know about these men, and their countrymen in other units who served the Emperor from within the French Army itself? In the first instalment of a two-parter, Dawid Garlic returns to talk about the Polish troops who fought under the French flag, talking a…

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Napoleon's Waterloo Men - Part 2 1:06:26

11M ago1:06:26

1:06:26

In the second instalment of this three hour odyssey diving deep into the rich sources on the French army that fought at Waterloo, Graeme Callister blows my mind with the implications of his research looking at what it can tell us about the experiences of these men on the battlefield. Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @graemecallister Hosted on Acast. See a…

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Napoleon's Waterloo Men - Part 1 1:09:49

11M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

Graeme Callister returns in the first of a triple bill on his fascinating and enlightening research on the men of the French army who fought at Waterloo. In this part we talk about the misguided tropes about Napoleon's forces in 1815, the sources we can use to unpick those myths, and some of the eye-opening realisations that a detailed look at thes…

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Inside the Mind of Napoleon 1:46:58

12M ago1:46:58

1:46:58

Historian Professor Ed Coss, a leading researcher on the role of psychology on soldiers across history, joins me to talk about his innovative research discovering the possibility of Napoleon suffering from Traumatic Brain injuries, and a startling diagnosis of Narcisstic Personality Disorder. Buy the book: https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-…

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Ney - Bravest of the Brave TEASER 17:47

1y ago17:47

17:47

In a taste of what you can get when you subscribe on Patreon for £1 a month, here's a sneak peek at a recent recording with Rachael Stark on Marshal Ney. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicwarspod Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @bookish_rachael Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Napoleon Film Trailer - Historians React & Dissect 2:13:42

1y ago2:13:42

2:13:42

Tips welcome: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicist⁠ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicwarspod In the first EVER livestream of the Napoleonic Wars Channel (the YouTube brother of the podcast), I sat down with Josh Provan to pick apart the visually spectacular trailer for Ridley Scott's hotly anticipated film Napoleon, which lands in cinemas …

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