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Wellington in India - Shaping a promising career? Aug 22, 2021

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Martin Howard joins me to discuss his book Wellington and the British Army's Indian Campaigns 1798-1805, looking at Wellington's actions, reactions, and the influences this may or may not have had on the commander that he became.

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The Women in Wellington's World Aug 20, 2021

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Kristine Hughes Patrone drops by to discuss the real women in Wellington's life - strap in for a rollercoaster ride through scandal, intrigue, and shocking revelations, as she uncovers a the murky world of Georgian society, whilst taking us through some of the most prominent women who featured in Wellington's life.

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Wellington's Way of Waging War Aug 18, 2021

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What was Wellington like as a commander? How did he climb the ladder to seniority so swiftly? Where did he learn his craft, and what was unique about his operation 'art'? Lecturer in Defence Studies, Dr Will Fletcher, joins me to unpick the the secrets to Wellington's success in this latest instalment of Wellington month.

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Wellington's Greatest Victory Aug 10, 2021

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As Wellington month continues, Mark Thompson, Marcus Cribb, Beatrice de Graaf, and Josh Provan join me to argue for the Lines of Torres Vedras, Oporto, Toulouse and Assaye as Wellington's greatest victories. This one is a laughter filled and spirited epic (I blame the heat!) - enjoy!

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Wellington - Life and Legacy Aug 04, 2021

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Wellington month, as chosen by my Command Patrons, launches on the Napoleonicist, with a run through of the Duke's life, his achievements, and his failings - be warned, I'm more critical than you might expect!

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Waterloo Witnesses with Kristine Hughes Patrone Jul 28, 2021

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Kirstine Hughes Patrone joins me to her book Waterloo Witnesses, which explores the experiences of soldiers, and crucially civilians, during the Waterloo campaign.

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The Greatest Novels on the Napoleonic Era Jul 14, 2021

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Rachel Stark, Gavin Lewis, Andy Young and Marcus Cribb join me to make the cases for the greatest novels on the Napoleonic era, championing the top 4 as voted for by the public in my recent twitter poll. The Aubrey-Maturin series, War and Peace, Hornblower series and Sharpe series all feature, and we also cover some honourable mentions.

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The Second Mahratta War (1803) Jun 30, 2021

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Josh Provan joins me to discuss the second Anglo-Mahratta War, which forms the basis for his new book Bullocks, Grain and Good Madeira. The battle of Assaye, and sieges of Ahmadnaggar and Gawilghur all feature

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The Sword and the Spirit Jun 18, 2021

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Ed Coss, Vanya Bellinger, Andrew Bamford and Silvia Gregorio Sainz join me to discuss their contributions to an edited collection called 'The Sword and the Spirit'. Napoleon's narcissism, Popham's pomposity, Clausewitz's reputation, and Wellington's arrogance are all in the spotlight!

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Waterloo Books Jun 17, 2021

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In a reviews/recommendations special, I cover Kristine Hughes Patrone's new book 'Waterloo Witnesses', Charles Esdaile's 'Walking Waterloo: A Guide', and give a shout out to a number of titles which you may want to add to their shelves.

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