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Generals and Napoleon

John W. Viscardo

Booking Overview

History interview show focused on the Napoleonic Wars, military strategy, battlefield leadership, and Napoleon’s political legacy, typically featuring authors and specialist historians as external guests. Agencies could credibly pitch Napoleonic-era historians, military strategists, battlefield experts, and authors with relevant books or research; booking difficulty is likely low because the show regularly features accessible subject-matter specialists rather than celebrity guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 175

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 2.7k subscribers

Instagram: 4.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

lutzdude@gmail.com

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Host

John W. Viscardo - Host and presenter covering the Napoleonic Wars, iconic commanders, battlefield strategy, and leadership lessons.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Authors, historians, military-history specialists, battlefield experts, and subject-matter experts with demonstrated knowledge of Napoleon, the Napoleonic Wars, military strategy, or historical leadership.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on Napoleonic or military history, Specialist expertise in major campaigns, commanders, or battlefields, Professional or scholarly experience relevant to European military history

Recent Guest Discussions

Jonathan North - The Kingdom Of Naples During The Napoleonic Era, Joseph Bonaparte, Joachim Murat, Political And Military Transformation In Southern Italy, British Involvement In Sicily, And Italian Nationalism.

Michael Leggiere - Napoleon’s Grand Strategy, The Continental System, Economic Warfare, European Geopolitics, The Peninsular War, And The Invasion Of Russia.

David Buttery - The Waterloo Battlefield, Its Terrain And Key Locations, Napoleon’s Battle Plan, Wellington’s Defensive Position, And The Arrival Of Blücher’s Prussian Army.

Wayne Hanley - Marshal Michel Ney’s Rearguard Actions During The 1812 Retreat From Moscow, The Battles Of Krasnoi, And Military Leadership Under Extreme Conditions.

Robert C. Greenway - Napoleon’s Influence On Modern Warfare, Military Organization, The Napoleonic Code, Government Reform, Leadership, And Modern Military Doctrine.

Recent Topics

History, Military History, Napoleonic Wars, Military Strategy, Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Generals and Napoleon
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Napoleon's Empire Strikes Back: The 1809 Regensburg Campaign vs. Austria (with Jack Gill) | Ep 175

September 30, 2026

In April 1809, Napoleon faced one of the greatest challenges of his military career when Austria launched a surprise offensive against the French Empire. With his forces scattered across Bavaria, Napoleon moved with incredible speed to regain the initiative, setting the stage for the dramatic Regensburg (Ratisbon) Campaign.In this episode, special guest Jack Gill will explore how Napoleon rapidly concentrated his army, defeated Austrian forces at Abensberg, Landshut, Eckmühl, and Regensburg, ...

Naples and Napoleon: A Kingdom Transformed (with special guest Jonathan North) | Ep 174

September 21, 2026

What was life like in the Kingdom of Naples during the Napoleonic Era? In this episode, special guest Jonathan North explores one of the most fascinating and overlooked states of the Napoleonic Wars.From the arrival of French armies in Italy to the reigns of Joseph Bonaparte and Joachim Murat, the Kingdom of Naples underwent dramatic political, military, and social transformation. Napoleon sought to modernize southern Italy, abolish feudal privileges, reform government institutions, and bring...

Napoleon's Grand Strategy Explained (with special guest Michael Leggiere) | Ep 173

September 10, 2026

Napoleon is remembered as one of history's greatest battlefield commanders, but his true genius extended far beyond the battlefield. In this episode, special guest & author Michael Leggiere will explore Napoleon's grand strategy—the ambitious plan that sought to establish French dominance across Europe and challenge the global power of Great Britain.From the victories of Austerlitz, Jena, and Friedland to the creation of a vast network of allied and satellite states, Napoleon atte...

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