Episode Fourteen: The People's Army

Episode Fourteen: The People's Army

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A Guide to the Infantry of the Napoleonic Era

A short episode delving into the organization, equipment, and uniforms of Napoleonic foot-soldiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Episode Fifteen: the Mob

Napoleon bungles his first test as a National Guard officer and bears witness to the revolution's darkest days survey: survey.libsyn.com/ageofnapoleon Patreon: patreon.com/ageofnapoleon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

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