According to Napoleon, the Cossacks were "the best light troops that exist." Their famous leader was General Platov. Special guest Josh Provan joins the program to discuss this unique cavalry general.

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In this episode of Generals and Napoleon, we step away from the battlefield commanders and shine a light on a different kind of hero: Dr. George James Guthrie, the pioneering British surgeon who braved the horrors of Napoleonic warfare not with a sword, but with a scalpel. As a military surgeon during the Peninsular War and Waterloo, Guthrie revolutionized battlefield medicine, introducing techniques and practices that would save thousands of lives—and lay the foundation for modern trauma surgery. Special guest and author Mick Crumplin explores his grueling work treating musket and cannon wounds, amputations under fire, and how his experience shaped military medical care for generations. Join us as we uncover the life and legacy of one of the unsung figures of the Napoleonic era.

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In this episode of Generals and Napoleon, we explore the life and legacy of Jérôme Bonaparte—the youngest brother of Napoleon and one of the most controversial figures of the Napoleonic Wars. Thrust into power as King of Westphalia, Jérôme lived a life of opulence, scandal, and command. But was he merely a royal puppet, or a capable general in his own right? Special guest and author Graeme Callister joins the show to examine his military background, his role in the disastrous Russian invasion, and how family loyalty and imperial ambition shaped his choices—and failures. Join us as we uncover the story of Jérôme Bonaparte: prince, general, king, and younger brother to an emperor.

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Most people know about Louis XVI's ultimate demise on the guillotine, but how did he arrive at that infamous moment in history? Special guest Charles Mackay joins the show to discuss the King that was overthrown by the French Revolution.

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Murat probably had the most meteoric rise and fall of any of Napoleon's marshals. Special guest and author Jonathan North joins the program to discuss the swaggering, flamboyant Murat and his final days.

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Although Lucien had the passion and oratory skills of Napoleon, he lacked much of his older brother's common sense. Special guest Graeme Callister joins the show to tell us about this mercurial Bonaparte brother.

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What were the causes of Napoleon's ill-fated 1812 invasion of Russia? What were the strategies of Napoleon and his opponent, Czar Alexander? What were the major battles? What were the outcomes? Special guest and author Adam Zamoyski joins the show to discuss this epic clash of titans.

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General Schwarzenberg was a prince of Austria and the overall Allied commander during the 1813-1814 campaigns that finally defeated Napoleon. Why doesn't he get the credit of Blucher or Wellington for Napoleon's defeat? Find out in this episode as special guest and author David Hollins joins the show.

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Fouche was a slippery character who was always in the midst of plots and revolutions. Nevertheless, Fouche and his police agents were utilized by different French governments, including Napoleon's, to monitor and suppress rebels and revolutionaries. Special guest & author Michael Broers joins the program to discuss this man of constant intrigues.

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Did you know Napoleon carried a large library of books on his military campaigns? Special guest & author Louis Sarkozy joins the show to discuss Napoleon's love of literature, the books he read, Napoleon's efforts as a writer, his legacy in France, the return of his remains to France in 1840.

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