Episode 123 - General Friant, one of Marshal Davout's "Immortals", with special guest Charles Mackay
🛡️ General Friant: Napoleon’s Iron General of the Old Guard 🇫🇷General Louis Friant was not flashy—but he was one of Napoleon’s most reliable and effective commanders. Known for his discipline, speed, and precision on the battlefield, Friant played a critical role in many of the French Empire’s greatest victories, often commanding veterans of the Imperial Guard with iron resolve. Special guest Charles Mackay joins the show once again and tells us all about the famous "Immortal" who also commanded the Imperial Guard in their final assault at Waterloo.In this episode, we uncover the career of a general who quietly shaped the success of the Grande Armée:✅ His rise through the ranks during the Revolutionary Wars✅ His brilliant forced march to Austerlitz ✅ His leadership at Auerstädt and Borodino✅ His key role in commanding the Old Guard in Napoleon’s later campaigns✅ His resilience during the 1814 campaign and WaterlooGeneral Friant may not be as well-known as Ney or Davout, but his record speaks volumes—and Napoleon trusted him with the best soldiers in the army.⚔️ Discover the story of one of the Empire’s toughest and most trusted generals.📌 Like, comment, and subscribe for more profiles of the unsung heroes of the Napoleonic Wars!Bluesky: @andnapoleon.bsky.social, @bubblesvampire.bsky.social
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Episode 122 - Lallemand & Lefebvre-Desnouettes, Napoleon's diehard generals, with special guest Jonathan North
Charles Lallemand and Charles Lefebvre-Desnouettes were 2 of Napoleon's most loyal followers. Special guest & author Jonathan North joins us for this big double-episode featuring these 2 prominent generals who served throughout Napoleon's empire.X/Twitter: @andnapoleon
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Episode 121 - Battle of Aspern-Essling, Napoleon's first major defeat, with special guest Nick Kramer
Until this 1809 battle, Napoleon hadn't lost an engagement in over a decade. Special guest Nick Kramer joins the show to discuss this important setback in Napoleon's career and how the Emperor and his opponents reacted to it.X/Twitter: @nkramer5812, @andnapoleon
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Episode 120 - Congress of Vienna, peace treaty that ended the Napoleonic Wars, with special guest Evan Wilson
In its simplest form, the Congress of Vienna was a series of diplomatic meetings to iron out the new political landscape after the fall of Napoleon. Special guest Evan Wilson tells us why the Congress was so much more and how it effects us to this very day.X/Twitter: @wilsonevan, @andnapoleon
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Episode 119 - General Dorsenne, Imperial Guard Commander, with special guest Patrick du Bois
Dorsenne was a senior commander of Napoleon's famed Imperial Guard. Special guest and podcaster Patrick du Bois discusses the career of his ancestor, the legendary Dorsenne, and the general's unfortunate death.X/Twiiter: @andnapoleon
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