Today we'll learn about the classic 1970 film Waterloo and its depiction of Napoleon's final defeat. Joining us to discuss the historical accuracy of Waterloo is historian and professor at Louisiana State University, Alexander Mikaberidze. Alexander has also written numerous books on the Napoleonic era, including his latest which is called The Napoleonic Wars: A Global History.

Learn more about the true story with Alexander's books

The Napoleonic Wars: A Global History: https://links.boatspodcast.com/174globalhistory

The Battle of the Berezina: Napoleon's Great Escape: https://links.boatspodcast.com/174greatescape

The Battle of Borodino: Napoleon Against Kutuzov: https://links.boatspodcast.com/174borodino

Russian Eyewitnesses of the Campaign of 1807: https://links.boatspodcast.com/174eyewitnesses

The Russian Officer Corps of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars: 1792-1815: https://links.boatspodcast.com/174officercorps

Find more of Alexander's books at: https://links.boatspodcast.com/174guest

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