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The Age of Napoleon Podcast

Episode 91: The Cavalry

The Age of Napoleon Podcast

Everett Rummage

History, Society & Culture

4.92.3K Ratings

🗓️ 1 June 2022

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

An overview of the most colorful and romanticized branch of a Napoleonic military: the cavalry. Depending on your perspective, they were either the bravest, most vital part of any army, or preening, arrogant prima donnas. Napoleonic cavalry regiments saw some of the most desperate and exciting combat of the era, and their unique subculture continues to fascinate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Civil War and Reconstruction was a pivotal era in American history.

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When a war was fought to save the Union and to free the slaves.

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And when the work to rebuild the nation after that war was over,

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turned into a struggle to guarantee liberty and justice for all Americans.

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Welcome to the Age of Napoleon.

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Episode 91, The Cavalry.

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