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The Battle of Trafalgar: Mythbusted Oct 21, 2021

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John Morewood joins me to explain why pretty much everything you thought you knew about Nelson's last, great victory, is probably wrong.

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Admiral Pulteney Malcolm - A forgotten, gifted Admiral Oct 17, 2021

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Paul Martinovich joins me to discuss the life and exploits of a remarkable admiral who you're unlikely to have heard of - Admiral Pulteney Malcolm - but whose career was nothing short of remarkable.

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Napoleon's Admiral's - Boney's Boys on the high seas Oct 14, 2021

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Josh Provan joins me to talk about some of the most significant French naval commanders of the period, looking at the successes, failures, and arguably unfair criticisms that can be made of these often neglected seafarers.

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The Naval War of 1812 Oct 10, 2021

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Nick Kaizer, author of 'Revenge in the Name of Honour' joins me to talk about how the Royal Navy was force-fed a slice on humble piece by the fledgling USA when it came to engagements during the War of 1812.

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Pirates - with Jamie Goodall Oct 06, 2021

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Pirate historian Dr Jamie Goodall joins me to talk about her research on everything to do with the world of pirates during the Napoleonic age and beyond, including her brilliant book Pirates of the Chesapeake Bay. We talk about the Disneyfication of the piracy, why taverns weren't always scenes of debauchery, and bust a few myths about pirate democracy.

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The Napoleonic & Revolutionary War Graves Charity Sep 29, 2021

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Marcus Cribb takes over hosting duties and host Zack moves into the guest hotseat along with Ed Coss, as they talk about the aims of a brand new charity dedicated to honouring the war dead from the period 1775-1815.

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The Politics of War Sep 15, 2021

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Professors Beatrice de Graaf, Alex Mikaberidze and Charles Esdaile join me to discuss how integral politics was to the waging of war during this period, covering everything from diplomacy to how countries were run.

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Wellington the great debate Aug 30, 2021

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In the longest Napoleonicist episode to date, I am joined by Marcus Cribb and Professor Ed Coss to debate Wellington's life and legacy, offering some exacting criticisms, and difficult home truths along side reasoned analysis, and a lot of laughter. Enjoy this great final instalment of Wellington month folks.

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In the Duke's shadow? Wellington's Brigade Commanders Aug 28, 2021

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Bob Burnham, the font of knowledge on all things Peninsular War, joins me to discuss some of the successes and failures amongst the men who commanded brigades in Wellington's army during the Peninsular War and Waterloo campaigns.

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Wellington's Generals - Nosey's Boys in Spain Aug 25, 2021

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Josh Provan joins me to talk about Wellington's subordinates, their talents and their failings as we shift the limelight away from Wellington to some of those who are sometimes eclipsed by the Duke.

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