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Historian and Rifles veteran Tim Saunders joins us to delve into the history, ethos, and legacy of the 95th Rifles, a distinguished unit of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. We discuss their formation, training, and the impact of their unique weaponry, including the Baker rifle. The discussion also explores the challenges faced by the unit, their portrayal in popular culture through Bernard Cornwell's 'Sharp'e series, and the lasting influence of the 95th on modern military practices.
Tim's books: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tim-Saunders/a/227
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/thenapoleonicwarspod
Keywords
95th Rifles, Napoleonic Wars, British Army, light infantry, military history, Tim Saunders, Baker rifle, green jacket, Peninsula War, legacy
Time Stamps: All timings approximate
00:00 Introduction to the 95th Rifles
02:17 The Formation and Evolution of the 95th Rifles
12:20 The Ethos and Character of the Rifle Corps
19:09 Training Regimen and Marksmanship of the 95th
27:08 The Baker Rifle: A Game Changer for the 95th
32:59 The Evolution of Wellington's Army
41:35 The Significance of the Green Jacket
42:06 The Impact of the Peninsula War
49:34 Challenges and Failures of the 95th
55:06 The Legacy of the 95th and Popular Culture
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Historian and Rifles veteran Tim Saunders joins us to delve into the history, ethos, and legacy of the 95th Rifles, a distinguished unit of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. We discuss their formation, training, and the impact of their unique weaponry, including the Baker rifle. The discussion also explores the challenges faced by the unit, their portrayal in popular culture through Bernard Cornwell's 'Sharp'e series, and the lasting influence of the 95th on modern military practices.
Tim's books: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tim-Saunders/a/227
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/thenapoleonicwarspod
Keywords
95th Rifles, Napoleonic Wars, British Army, light infantry, military history, Tim Saunders, Baker rifle, green jacket, Peninsula War, legacy
Time Stamps: All timings approximate
00:00 Introduction to the 95th Rifles
02:17 The Formation and Evolution of the 95th Rifles
12:20 The Ethos and Character of the Rifle Corps
19:09 Training Regimen and Marksmanship of the 95th
27:08 The Baker Rifle: A Game Changer for the 95th
32:59 The Evolution of Wellington's Army
41:35 The Significance of the Green Jacket
42:06 The Impact of the Peninsula War
49:34 Challenges and Failures of the 95th
55:06 The Legacy of the 95th and Popular Culture

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