<p>On the anniversary of the Battle of Corunna, this episode recites the famous poem by Charles Wolfe depicting the burial of Sir John Moore, and reflect on whether these soldiers deserve better than to be curiosities in museums.</p>

On the anniversary of the Battle of Corunna, this episode recites the famous poem by Charles Wolfe depicting the burial of Sir John Moore, and reflect on whether these soldiers deserve better than to be curiosities in museums.

The Burial of Sir John Moore

Who was Napoleon Bonaparte? What was his legacy on history? And why, more than 200 years later, does the conflict which he gave his name to still matter?

Join award-winning Napoleonic historians Dr Zack White, Dr Luke Reynolds, Liam Telfer and Josh Redden as they host Europe's leading show devoted to the American War of Independence, French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars.

From interviews with leading researchers, to deep dive debates on some of the big questions, this show is ideal for those who want to start building their knowledge deepen their understanding of the period.

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Who was Napoleon Bonaparte? What was his legacy on history? And why, more than 200 years later, does the conflict which he gave his name to still matter? Join award-winning Napoleonic historians Dr Zack White, Dr Luke Reynolds, Liam Telfer and Josh Redden as they host Europe's leading show devoted to the American War of Independence, French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. From interviews with leading researchers, to deep dive debates on some of the big questions, this show is ideal for those who want to start building their knowledge deepen their understanding of the period.

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