Generals and Napoleon

Son of the famous Marshal Kellerman, Francois Etienne de Kellerman blazed his own path within the Napoleonic legend. He and his cavalry troopers were pivotal in securing Napoleon's last-second victory at Marengo and served the Emperor all the way through Waterloo. Special guest Charles Mackay tells us all about this beau sabreur! X/Twitter: @bubblesvampire, @andnapoleon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalsandnapoleon/support

Belliard had an eventful career from Cairo to Madrid to Moscow to Paris - he seemed to be in the midst of all the great campaigns of the Napoleonic Era. Special guest and author Jonathan North tells us about this useful French officer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalsandnapoleon/support

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. X/Twitter: @historianabel, @andnapoleon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalsandnapoleon/support

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. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalsandnapoleon/support

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? X/Twitter: @andnapoleon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalsandnapoleon/support

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. X/Twitter: @AspectsHistory, @andnapoleon *For ad-free bonus content, go to patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalsandnapoleon/support

Kleber was a famous general during the Revolutionary Wars and joined Napoleon's legendary expedition to Egypt. Special guest Michael Hamel joins the show to discuss Kleber's career and his untimely demise in Egypt. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalsandnapoleon/support

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. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon, @nkramer5812 *For bonus content, please go to patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalsandnapoleon/support

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. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon, @wilsonevan *Please subscribe to the Generals and Napoleon YouTube page --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalsandnapoleon/support

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. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon, @historianabel *For bonus ad-free content, please go to patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalsandnapoleon/support