Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

YouTube

Napoleonic Wars

via YouTube

Overview

Embark on an extensive 18-hour journey through the Napoleonic Wars, from the 1793 Siege of Toulon to the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Explore the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte from a young artillery captain to Emperor of France, and delve into the major campaigns and battles that shaped European history. Analyze Napoleon's military tactics, his greatest victories at Austerlitz, Jena, and Friedland, as well as his ultimate downfall. Examine the roles of Napoleon's marshals, infantry tactics, and the impact of campaigns in Spain and Russia. Gain insights into pivotal battles such as Borodino, Leipzig, and Waterloo, and understand the strategic decisions that led to Napoleon's eventual defeat. Narrated by Charles Nove, this comprehensive exploration offers a detailed look at one of the most significant periods in military and political history.

Syllabus

Napoleon's First Victory: Siege of Toulon 1793.
Napoleonic Infantry Tactics: A Quick Guide.
Napoleon's Masterpiece: Austerlitz 1805.
Battle of Jena-Auerstedt 1806: Napoleon Smashes Prussia.
Napoleon Defeats Russia: Friedland 1807.
Napoleon's Great Blunder: Spain 1808.
Napoleon Defeated! Aspern 1809.
Napoleon's Revenge: Wagram 1809.
Napoleon's Vietnam: Spain 1809 - 1811.
Wellington Strikes: Salamanca 1812.
Napoleon's Invasion of Russia 1812.
Napoleon's Bloodiest Day: Borodino 1812.
Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow 1812.
Napoleon 1813: The Road to Leipzig.
Wellington's Triumph: Vitoria 1813.
Napoleon 1813: Battle of the Nations.
Napoleon Endgame: France 1814.
Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Waterloo 1815.
Napoleon's Marshals: Pérignon, Brune, Sérurier, Kellermann, Grouchy, Moncey, Poniatowski, Jourdan..
Napoleon's Marshals: Bernadotte, Augereau, Lefebvre, Mortier, Marmont..
Napoleon's Marshals: Saint-Cyr, Oudinot, Victor, Murat..
Napoleon's Marshals: Bessières, Macdonald, Masséna..
Napoleon's Marshals: Suchet, Ney, Soult..
Napoleon's Marshals: Berthier, Lannes, Davout..
Napoleon's Marshals, Ranked (All Parts).
The Napoleonic Wars (PARTS 1-6).
Napoleon in Russia ALL PARTS.
The Napoleonic Wars: Downfall (1809 - 1814).

Taught by

Epic History TV

Reviews

Start your review of Napoleonic Wars

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.