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Battle of Austerlitz: Napoleon's Greatest Victory
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27 minutes
Released:
Nov 29, 2021
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Podcast episode
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2 December is a special date for those fascinated by Napoleon Bonaparte. Not only is this the date he crowned himself Emperor of France in 1804, but also the date of his greatest victory a year later, the Battle of Austerlitz. James Rogers is joined by world-leading historian Andrew Roberts to dissect the conditions, tactics and aftermath of Napoleon's greatest battle.If you’re enjoying this podcast and looking for more fascinating Warfare content then subscribe to our Warfare Wednesday newsletter here.Passages read by Matt LewisMusic:Not My Taste (a) - Doug B Rossi, Tony PhillipsMajesty (a) - Bradley Andrew Segal, Haim MazarForce of Nature (a) - John Christopher Lucas Lemke See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Nov 29, 2021
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