Napoleon's most well-known victory, the Battle of Austerlitz was called the Battle of 3 Emperors. Napoleon defeated the Third Coalition led by Austrian Emperor Francis and Russian Czar Alexander. Special guest Jonathan Abel joins the show to discuss this dominating performance by Napoleon.

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General Vandamme had a reputation as an excellent division and corps commander. However, he had a nasty disposition that alienated his colleagues and his Emperor. Special guest & author David Buttery discusses this infamous French general.

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By some estimates, there were 30 attempts on Napoleon's life during his reign. Special guest Jonathan North and author of the book, "Killing Napoleon" joins the show to discuss the various assassination plots. Which ones were legitimate and which one were farcical?

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Samuel Hood had a long, celebrated career and even mentored a young Horatio Nelson. Special guest Oliver Webb-Carter from the Aspects of History podcast joins the show to discuss this legendary British admiral.

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Kleber was a famous general during the Revolutionary Wars and joined Napoleon's legendary expedition to Egypt. Special guest & West Point instructor Michael Hamel joins the show to discuss Kleber's career and his untimely demise in Egypt.

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Known as the Battle of Nations, this epic Leipzig outcome forever ended Napoleon's empire. Special guest Nick Kramer joins the show to discuss this massive 3-day battle between Napoleon and the Allies.

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Which battle really brought Horatio Nelson to worldwide fame? Many historians believe it is the Battle of Cape St. Vincent against the Spanish navy. Evan Wilson joins the program to discuss this famous battle and Nelson's pivotal role in it.

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In 1798, Napoleon decided to invade and conquer Egypt. Special guest and podcaster Jonathan Abel joins the show to discuss the expedition, the preparations, and the outcome.

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Borodino was the bloodiest single day of the Napoleonic Wars. Special guest and author Joe Failla joins the show to discuss this monumental battle between Napoleon's army and Czar Alexander's army.

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The 2 Battles of Copenhagen (1801 & 1807) | Britain vs Denmark in the Napoleonic Era

The Battles of Copenhagen were two of the most controversial and consequential actions of the Napoleonic Wars, fought in 1801 and 1807. In this video, we break down both British attacks on Copenhagen, explaining why Britain struck a neutral power, how the battles unfolded, and what they meant for European naval dominance.

The First Battle of Copenhagen (1801) saw Admiral Horatio Nelson defy orders and defeat the Danish fleet in a brutal naval engagement that helped secure British control of the seas. Six years later, the Second Battle of Copenhagen (1807) shocked Europe when Britain bombarded the city itself, launching a pre-emptive strike to seize the Danish navy before Napoleon could.

📌 In this episode, special guest & author Gareth Glover discusses:

• Why Britain attacked Copenhagen twice during the Napoleonic Wars

• How Nelson fought — and famously ignored — his orders in 1801

• Why the 1807 bombardment remains one of the most controversial acts in British history

• How the battles reshaped naval strategy and European alliances

From ship-to-ship combat to total war tactics against a capital city, the Battles of Copenhagen reveal the brutal logic of global war at sea during the age of Napoleon.

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