14 min listen
How to Avoid Serving in Napoleon's Army
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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Aug 11, 2018
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Podcast episode
Description
(Christine) Napoleon Bonaparte built his career and maintained his empire with soldiers at his back. Often, the fate of the France seemed to hinge on his military success, but that did not mean every man in the country was eager to join the fight. In this episode, Christine looks at some of the ways men avoided serving in Napoleon's army.
Released:
Aug 11, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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