Mythbusting Wellington's vilified foreign unit: the Chasseurs Britanniques

Alistair Nichols joins me to talk about his research on the Chasseurs Britanniques - a unit which has often been characterised by its bad desertion record, yet which in reality served well in a range of theatres over the Napoleonic Wars.You can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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All the angles on all the people form the period 1775-1815, this podcast offers a rich array of interviews, narratives and opinion pieces on a vast range of topics. Ideal for specialists and newcomers to the period alike. You can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicwarspodHosted by Napoleonic Historian and battlefield guide Dr Zack White, with occasional co-host and 'scholar in residence' Dr Luke Reynolds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.