Episodes

  • Episode Forty Seven--Erfurt & the Invasion of Spain
    Nov 15 2024

    With the growing threat of Austria looming, Napoleon heads to Erfurt to reaffirm his alliance with Russia, all the while planning his long awaited full scale invasion of Spain to put down their rebellious ambitions once and for all.

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    49 mins
  • Episode Forty Six--Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
    Aug 6 2024

    Before he became the Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley rose from relative obscurity to become one of Great Britain's military legends. Today, we discuss the man's career prior to the Peninsular War as we learn about the solider who became the general that brought Napoleon's reign to its end.

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    37 mins
  • Episode Forty Five--Talleyrand
    Jun 26 2024

    Today, we discuss one of the most important figures of the Napoleonic Era--a man who was every bit as important to Napoleon's rise as he was to his eventual demise. Join us as we talk about the man who, to this day, creates contentious debate over his legacy: Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord

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    35 mins
  • Episode Forty Four: Portugal Part Two--Wellesley Arrives
    May 22 2024

    With the Spanish Uprising now a full blown war, we turn our attention back west to Portugal where an upstart Sir Arthur Wellesley begins his march into the history books.

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    33 mins
  • Episode Forty Three: Spain--Part Two, the Spanish Uprising
    Apr 24 2024

    As Spain rages out of control, the French rush to quell the uprisings all around the country before suffering one of the worst defeats in the Napleonic Era. Join us today as we discuss the bleeding summer of 1808 in the Spanish Uprising.

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    56 mins
  • Episode Forty Two: Spain--Part One
    Mar 23 2024

    With his Invasion of Portugal now complete, Napoleon turned his eye to his southern neighbor. After centuries of steady decline, he used the opportunity to jump into Spanish affairs, an opportunity which would be the beginning of his downfall.

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    35 mins
  • Episode Forty One: Portugal
    Feb 27 2024

    Today, we tackle the long and complex history of Portugal as Napoleon readies an invasion force to pacify the nation that has become an anathema to his Continental System.

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    32 mins
  • Episode Forty: Friedland & Tilsit
    Feb 5 2024

    Finally achieving the decisive battle he had long sought after, Napoleon delivers the final blow to Russia and the Fourth Coalition, ending the war as the unquestioned master of the European continent.

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    51 mins