The Na po le on ic (wrong version of show)

Latest Episodes:

Mythbusting Wellington's vilified foreign unit: the Chasseurs Britanniques Apr 21, 2022

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Alistair Nichols joins me to talk about his research on the Chasseurs Britanniques - a unit which has often been characterised by its bad desertion record, yet which in reality served well in a range of theatres over the Napoleonic Wars.

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British officers in the Portuguese army Apr 09, 2022

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Bob Burnham returns to talk about the experiences of British officers serving in the Portuguese army, and what we know about their importance in the force's success.

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The Great Waterloo Diorama Mar 31, 2022

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James Cowan and Peter Molloy join me to talk about their efforts to create a brand new diorama of the Battle of Waterloo, how they are incorporating cutting edge research into their work, and the history of Napoleonic-focused dioramas.

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To find out about the work of the Halo Trust, visit: www.halotrust.org

Twitter: @Peter_Molloy_ | @DigWaterloo | @zwhitehistory

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Napoleonic Boardgaming Mar 28, 2022

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Ed Coss joins me to talk about board games focusing on the Napoleonic era, and their role (or not) as educational tools.

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Playing the Napoleonic War Game Mar 23, 2022

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Miles Reidy from Little Wars TV joins me to chat about the joys of making a miniatures war game work, and how Little Wars TV has been working to create a supportive community for war gamers across the world.

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Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @littlewarstv

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Napoleonic Miniature Wargaming Mar 18, 2022

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Chris Pramas joins me to talk about the development, evolution, joys and even prejudices within the world of Napoleonic miniatures wargaming over the last 70 years, as we discuss the history of the genre.

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The Greatest Wargame Mar 13, 2022

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Kate Jamieson, Josh Provan, Ed Coss and Conrad Kinch join me to chat, argue and heckle through a debate on what is the greatest wargame set during the Napoleonic era.

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Wargaming the Battle of Waterloo Mar 07, 2022

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Charles Esdaile joins me to discuss his latest research on what happens if you try to wargame the Battle of Waterloo on a boardgame, and we discuss about why boardgame designers want the allies to lose at Waterloo... Support the show: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist

Retelling Napoleon's 1812 and 1813 campaigns Feb 23, 2022

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Jesse Alexander of Real Time History joins me to about the process, challenges, and importance of retelling the story of Napoleon's 1812 and 1813. We explore how Real Time History put their episodes together, their different way of doing history, and the meticulous research that goes into each episode, as well as the sources that can help us achieve a better understanding of the period.

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Wellington's Portuguese Army: The Forgotten Evidence Feb 15, 2022

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Bob Burnham, co author of 'In the Words of Wellington's Fighting Cocks' joins me to discuss the holy grail of some long forgotten material which has the potential to rewrite our understanding of the Portuguese forces that served alongside the British and Spanish during the Peninsular War.

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