Dr Zack White
@zwhitehistory.bsky.social
Historian, podcaster, battlefield guide
Leverhulme Research Fellow with Portsmouth Uni: Napoleonic era warfare, crime, race & society
Founder of The Napoleonic & Revolutionary War Graves Charity
Host of The Napoleonic Wars Podcast
Views my own
Leverhulme Research Fellow with Portsmouth Uni: Napoleonic era warfare, crime, race & society
Founder of The Napoleonic & Revolutionary War Graves Charity
Host of The Napoleonic Wars Podcast
Views my own
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Inspired by @gvaughnjoy.bsky.social , I have started a very rough list of Napoleonic history, and 18th & 19th century accounts that you may want to follow.
It’s not a comprehensive list, let me know if you want to be added.
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It’s not a comprehensive list, let me know if you want to be added.
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Publication Alert 🚨
Show trials: Legal Process in the British Army’s Military Justice System
I wrote an article on why military courts were much more careful about giving soldiers a fairer hearing than we’ve previously recognised
Read for free below
ageofrevolutions.com/2025/09/02/s...
Show trials: Legal Process in the British Army’s Military Justice System
I wrote an article on why military courts were much more careful about giving soldiers a fairer hearing than we’ve previously recognised
Read for free below
ageofrevolutions.com/2025/09/02/s...
Show Trials? Legal Process in the British Army’s Justice System
By Zack White In a well-received analysis of the British Army in the West Indies, Roger Norman Buckley described that the force’s military justice system as “capricious and arbitrary.”[1] Buckley’s…
ageofrevolutions.com
September 3, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Publication Alert 🚨
Show trials: Legal Process in the British Army’s Military Justice System
I wrote an article on why military courts were much more careful about giving soldiers a fairer hearing than we’ve previously recognised
Read for free below
ageofrevolutions.com/2025/09/02/s...
Show trials: Legal Process in the British Army’s Military Justice System
I wrote an article on why military courts were much more careful about giving soldiers a fairer hearing than we’ve previously recognised
Read for free below
ageofrevolutions.com/2025/09/02/s...
Reposted by Dr Zack White
Dawn on the 18th June 1815 - it has been a night of frenetic activity for both sides, but the Battle of Waterloo beckons.
Hear more of what has happened overnight as Napoleon, Wellington and Blucher prepare for battle.
Hear more of what has happened overnight as Napoleon, Wellington and Blucher prepare for battle.
June 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Dawn on the 18th June 1815 - it has been a night of frenetic activity for both sides, but the Battle of Waterloo beckons.
Hear more of what has happened overnight as Napoleon, Wellington and Blucher prepare for battle.
Hear more of what has happened overnight as Napoleon, Wellington and Blucher prepare for battle.
Reposted by Dr Zack White
The Battle of Waterloo: 11am
The fight for Hougoumont begins in earnest.
Listen to what is happening across the battlefield, RIGHT NOW 210 years ago
The fight for Hougoumont begins in earnest.
Listen to what is happening across the battlefield, RIGHT NOW 210 years ago
June 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The Battle of Waterloo: 11am
The fight for Hougoumont begins in earnest.
Listen to what is happening across the battlefield, RIGHT NOW 210 years ago
The fight for Hougoumont begins in earnest.
Listen to what is happening across the battlefield, RIGHT NOW 210 years ago
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“We had hardly taken our position at the loopholes when masses of French came out of the wood..”
Private Peter Leonard of the 1st Battalion, 2nd Nassau Regiment, describing the French attempts to cross the killing ground at Hougoumont, happening right now 210 years ago.
Private Peter Leonard of the 1st Battalion, 2nd Nassau Regiment, describing the French attempts to cross the killing ground at Hougoumont, happening right now 210 years ago.
June 18, 2025 at 10:31 AM
“We had hardly taken our position at the loopholes when masses of French came out of the wood..”
Private Peter Leonard of the 1st Battalion, 2nd Nassau Regiment, describing the French attempts to cross the killing ground at Hougoumont, happening right now 210 years ago.
Private Peter Leonard of the 1st Battalion, 2nd Nassau Regiment, describing the French attempts to cross the killing ground at Hougoumont, happening right now 210 years ago.
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“The action commenced by the most dreadful cannonade I ever heard”.
Lieutenant John Roberts, Royal Horse Artillery describes the opening of the Battle of Waterloo
Happening right now, 210 years ago.
Lieutenant John Roberts, Royal Horse Artillery describes the opening of the Battle of Waterloo
Happening right now, 210 years ago.
June 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
“The action commenced by the most dreadful cannonade I ever heard”.
Lieutenant John Roberts, Royal Horse Artillery describes the opening of the Battle of Waterloo
Happening right now, 210 years ago.
Lieutenant John Roberts, Royal Horse Artillery describes the opening of the Battle of Waterloo
Happening right now, 210 years ago.
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Special Day! Took a leaf from @zwhitehistory.bsky.social & with info from Dr Abrutat I sought out the grave of Edward Nicolls! This Royal Marine led 100s of enslaved to freedom. I left him with the Union Jack he served so well & a red "no quarter" flag that those he led fought & died under. #History
April 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Special Day! Took a leaf from @zwhitehistory.bsky.social & with info from Dr Abrutat I sought out the grave of Edward Nicolls! This Royal Marine led 100s of enslaved to freedom. I left him with the Union Jack he served so well & a red "no quarter" flag that those he led fought & died under. #History
I’ve submitted the manuscript for my edited collection on Siege Warfare!
Massive thanks to my incredible authors, including @amikaberidze.bsky.social
Silvia Gregorio Sainz, @beatricedegraaf.bsky.social
@marksthompson.bsky.social Andrew Bamford who commissioned it & Rob Griffith at Helion
Massive thanks to my incredible authors, including @amikaberidze.bsky.social
Silvia Gregorio Sainz, @beatricedegraaf.bsky.social
@marksthompson.bsky.social Andrew Bamford who commissioned it & Rob Griffith at Helion
April 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I’ve submitted the manuscript for my edited collection on Siege Warfare!
Massive thanks to my incredible authors, including @amikaberidze.bsky.social
Silvia Gregorio Sainz, @beatricedegraaf.bsky.social
@marksthompson.bsky.social Andrew Bamford who commissioned it & Rob Griffith at Helion
Massive thanks to my incredible authors, including @amikaberidze.bsky.social
Silvia Gregorio Sainz, @beatricedegraaf.bsky.social
@marksthompson.bsky.social Andrew Bamford who commissioned it & Rob Griffith at Helion
Does preserving and protecting a key site from the Waterloo campaign sound important to you?
Then follow @heritage1815.bsky.social to stay up to date with their efforts to safeguard the future of Gemioncourt farm, a site of significant fighting during the Battle of Quatre Bras.
Then follow @heritage1815.bsky.social to stay up to date with their efforts to safeguard the future of Gemioncourt farm, a site of significant fighting during the Battle of Quatre Bras.
March 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Does preserving and protecting a key site from the Waterloo campaign sound important to you?
Then follow @heritage1815.bsky.social to stay up to date with their efforts to safeguard the future of Gemioncourt farm, a site of significant fighting during the Battle of Quatre Bras.
Then follow @heritage1815.bsky.social to stay up to date with their efforts to safeguard the future of Gemioncourt farm, a site of significant fighting during the Battle of Quatre Bras.
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I did a thing! I’m very pleased with this mount that I made to hold the fabulous present I received for my birthday back in January.
I hope it does justice to the wonderful people who clubbed together to buy it for me.
I hope it does justice to the wonderful people who clubbed together to buy it for me.
March 20, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I did a thing! I’m very pleased with this mount that I made to hold the fabulous present I received for my birthday back in January.
I hope it does justice to the wonderful people who clubbed together to buy it for me.
I hope it does justice to the wonderful people who clubbed together to buy it for me.
A part of Waterloo history faces an uncertain future
Gemioncourt Farm on the battlefield of Quatre Bras is or sale. Similar events saw another site from the battle bulldozed recently.
Back @heritage1815.bsky.social’s efforts to preserve it by following them & joining their mailing list. 👇
Gemioncourt Farm on the battlefield of Quatre Bras is or sale. Similar events saw another site from the battle bulldozed recently.
Back @heritage1815.bsky.social’s efforts to preserve it by following them & joining their mailing list. 👇
Heritage 1815: a committee of Napoleonic historians working to safeguard the future of sites from the Waterloo campaign.
Following news of the planned sale of Gemioncourt Farm & 8.5 hectares of land on the Quatre Bras battlefield, the committee has issued a statement 🧵1/
Following news of the planned sale of Gemioncourt Farm & 8.5 hectares of land on the Quatre Bras battlefield, the committee has issued a statement 🧵1/
March 20, 2025 at 8:37 AM
A part of Waterloo history faces an uncertain future
Gemioncourt Farm on the battlefield of Quatre Bras is or sale. Similar events saw another site from the battle bulldozed recently.
Back @heritage1815.bsky.social’s efforts to preserve it by following them & joining their mailing list. 👇
Gemioncourt Farm on the battlefield of Quatre Bras is or sale. Similar events saw another site from the battle bulldozed recently.
Back @heritage1815.bsky.social’s efforts to preserve it by following them & joining their mailing list. 👇
Reposted by Dr Zack White
Heritage 1815: a committee of Napoleonic historians working to safeguard the future of sites from the Waterloo campaign.
Following news of the planned sale of Gemioncourt Farm & 8.5 hectares of land on the Quatre Bras battlefield, the committee has issued a statement 🧵1/
Following news of the planned sale of Gemioncourt Farm & 8.5 hectares of land on the Quatre Bras battlefield, the committee has issued a statement 🧵1/
March 20, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Heritage 1815: a committee of Napoleonic historians working to safeguard the future of sites from the Waterloo campaign.
Following news of the planned sale of Gemioncourt Farm & 8.5 hectares of land on the Quatre Bras battlefield, the committee has issued a statement 🧵1/
Following news of the planned sale of Gemioncourt Farm & 8.5 hectares of land on the Quatre Bras battlefield, the committee has issued a statement 🧵1/
I need YOU…
To fill out the @napwarspod.bsky.social Census
As the show’s 5th anniversary approaches we’re taking stock of how you access the show, what you enjoy, & how we can continue to improve
If you can spare five minutes we’d really appreciate your feedback
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To fill out the @napwarspod.bsky.social Census
As the show’s 5th anniversary approaches we’re taking stock of how you access the show, what you enjoy, & how we can continue to improve
If you can spare five minutes we’d really appreciate your feedback
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
March 19, 2025 at 8:27 AM
I need YOU…
To fill out the @napwarspod.bsky.social Census
As the show’s 5th anniversary approaches we’re taking stock of how you access the show, what you enjoy, & how we can continue to improve
If you can spare five minutes we’d really appreciate your feedback
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
To fill out the @napwarspod.bsky.social Census
As the show’s 5th anniversary approaches we’re taking stock of how you access the show, what you enjoy, & how we can continue to improve
If you can spare five minutes we’d really appreciate your feedback
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This surprised me.
Whilst by no means Britain’s set back during the period, & there were worse campaign-scale defeats, I honestly think this might have been Britain’s worst defeat in a single battle during the Napoleonic Wars.
What do you think? Have a listen to @napwarspod.bsky.social
Whilst by no means Britain’s set back during the period, & there were worse campaign-scale defeats, I honestly think this might have been Britain’s worst defeat in a single battle during the Napoleonic Wars.
What do you think? Have a listen to @napwarspod.bsky.social
Was Bergen Op Zoom the British Army’s worst defeat of the Napoleonic Wars?
Andrew Bamford of Prime & Load Podcast joins us to explain how such a major defeat happened when the British army was meant to be at the height of its powers.
open.spotify.com/episode/41cw...
Andrew Bamford of Prime & Load Podcast joins us to explain how such a major defeat happened when the British army was meant to be at the height of its powers.
open.spotify.com/episode/41cw...
March 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
This surprised me.
Whilst by no means Britain’s set back during the period, & there were worse campaign-scale defeats, I honestly think this might have been Britain’s worst defeat in a single battle during the Napoleonic Wars.
What do you think? Have a listen to @napwarspod.bsky.social
Whilst by no means Britain’s set back during the period, & there were worse campaign-scale defeats, I honestly think this might have been Britain’s worst defeat in a single battle during the Napoleonic Wars.
What do you think? Have a listen to @napwarspod.bsky.social
Reposted by Dr Zack White
Was Bergen Op Zoom the British Army’s worst defeat of the Napoleonic Wars?
Andrew Bamford of Prime & Load Podcast joins us to explain how such a major defeat happened when the British army was meant to be at the height of its powers.
open.spotify.com/episode/41cw...
Andrew Bamford of Prime & Load Podcast joins us to explain how such a major defeat happened when the British army was meant to be at the height of its powers.
open.spotify.com/episode/41cw...
March 16, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Was Bergen Op Zoom the British Army’s worst defeat of the Napoleonic Wars?
Andrew Bamford of Prime & Load Podcast joins us to explain how such a major defeat happened when the British army was meant to be at the height of its powers.
open.spotify.com/episode/41cw...
Andrew Bamford of Prime & Load Podcast joins us to explain how such a major defeat happened when the British army was meant to be at the height of its powers.
open.spotify.com/episode/41cw...
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Britain’s Second Napoleonic Army
Join @zwhitehistory.bsky.social for a FREE talk on the East India Company army - key to Britain’s imperial ambitions in Asia, it receives less attention than it should.
Tues 11 March, 6pm, online & at York St John University
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/britains-s...
Join @zwhitehistory.bsky.social for a FREE talk on the East India Company army - key to Britain’s imperial ambitions in Asia, it receives less attention than it should.
Tues 11 March, 6pm, online & at York St John University
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/britains-s...
Britain's Second Napoleonic Army: The East India Company, Sepoys and Race
Dr Zack White discusses issues of identity, motivation and discipline in Britain’s East India Company army.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Britain’s Second Napoleonic Army
Join @zwhitehistory.bsky.social for a FREE talk on the East India Company army - key to Britain’s imperial ambitions in Asia, it receives less attention than it should.
Tues 11 March, 6pm, online & at York St John University
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/britains-s...
Join @zwhitehistory.bsky.social for a FREE talk on the East India Company army - key to Britain’s imperial ambitions in Asia, it receives less attention than it should.
Tues 11 March, 6pm, online & at York St John University
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/britains-s...
Britain’s Second Napoleonic Army
Join me for a FREE talk @yorkstjohn.bsky.social on the East India Company Army - key to Britain’s imperial ambitions in Asia, it receives less attention than it should.
Online & in person Tuesday 11th March, 18:00-19:30
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/britains-s...
Join me for a FREE talk @yorkstjohn.bsky.social on the East India Company Army - key to Britain’s imperial ambitions in Asia, it receives less attention than it should.
Online & in person Tuesday 11th March, 18:00-19:30
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/britains-s...
Britain's Second Napoleonic Army: The East India Company, Sepoys and Race
Dr Zack White discusses issues of identity, motivation and discipline in Britain’s East India Company army.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 26, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Britain’s Second Napoleonic Army
Join me for a FREE talk @yorkstjohn.bsky.social on the East India Company Army - key to Britain’s imperial ambitions in Asia, it receives less attention than it should.
Online & in person Tuesday 11th March, 18:00-19:30
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/britains-s...
Join me for a FREE talk @yorkstjohn.bsky.social on the East India Company Army - key to Britain’s imperial ambitions in Asia, it receives less attention than it should.
Online & in person Tuesday 11th March, 18:00-19:30
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/britains-s...
Enroute to Leeds for the @societyarmy.bsky.social Land Forces of the Crown conference where I’ll be honoured to deliver my first ever keynote speech.
Had to pause before boarding to admire the beautiful architecture of King’s Cross Station
Had to pause before boarding to admire the beautiful architecture of King’s Cross Station
February 21, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Enroute to Leeds for the @societyarmy.bsky.social Land Forces of the Crown conference where I’ll be honoured to deliver my first ever keynote speech.
Had to pause before boarding to admire the beautiful architecture of King’s Cross Station
Had to pause before boarding to admire the beautiful architecture of King’s Cross Station
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It was a treat to join @zwhitehistory.bsky.social at #BSECS2025 and talk all things pregnancy and fashion for The Napoleonic Wars Pod #18thcentury #maternalbodies open.spotify.com/episode/6YGK...
Maternity in the 18th Century - A BSECS Special
The Napoleonic Wars Podcast · Episode
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February 2, 2025 at 12:34 PM
It was a treat to join @zwhitehistory.bsky.social at #BSECS2025 and talk all things pregnancy and fashion for The Napoleonic Wars Pod #18thcentury #maternalbodies open.spotify.com/episode/6YGK...
Two years ago I took this picture as I flew out of Lisbon and vowed I would be back.
Flights are now booked. Roll on April…
The Peninsular War by Air beckons…
Flights are now booked. Roll on April…
The Peninsular War by Air beckons…
January 31, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Two years ago I took this picture as I flew out of Lisbon and vowed I would be back.
Flights are now booked. Roll on April…
The Peninsular War by Air beckons…
Flights are now booked. Roll on April…
The Peninsular War by Air beckons…
Reposted by Dr Zack White
What an incredible 40th birthday it’s been. I am completely surprised at the kindness and generosity of the have best people in my world. I could never have imagined the history nerd journey of the last few years. You know who you are and I’ll be in touch properly very soon.
January 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
What an incredible 40th birthday it’s been. I am completely surprised at the kindness and generosity of the have best people in my world. I could never have imagined the history nerd journey of the last few years. You know who you are and I’ll be in touch properly very soon.
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On this day in 1814 the Battle of Brienne was fought during the War of the Sixth Coalition. Despite the Allies ceding the field to Napoleon, he could not prevent Russian and Prussian forces, commanded by Blucher later linking up with Schwarzenberg’s Austrians.
January 29, 2025 at 7:04 AM
On this day in 1814 the Battle of Brienne was fought during the War of the Sixth Coalition. Despite the Allies ceding the field to Napoleon, he could not prevent Russian and Prussian forces, commanded by Blucher later linking up with Schwarzenberg’s Austrians.
Conquering Rome
I mean it’s called Rome Total War. What’s a nerd to do? 🤷♂️
I mean it’s called Rome Total War. What’s a nerd to do? 🤷♂️
January 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Conquering Rome
I mean it’s called Rome Total War. What’s a nerd to do? 🤷♂️
I mean it’s called Rome Total War. What’s a nerd to do? 🤷♂️
On this day in 1809 the British win the Battle of Corruna, a desperate action that bought them time to embark following a disastrous campaign.
Josh Provan & I discuss the campaign/battle as part of our History of the Peninsular War on the @napwarspod.bsky.social
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Josh Provan & I discuss the campaign/battle as part of our History of the Peninsular War on the @napwarspod.bsky.social
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January 16, 2025 at 8:54 AM
On this day in 1809 the British win the Battle of Corruna, a desperate action that bought them time to embark following a disastrous campaign.
Josh Provan & I discuss the campaign/battle as part of our History of the Peninsular War on the @napwarspod.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Josh Provan & I discuss the campaign/battle as part of our History of the Peninsular War on the @napwarspod.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
I’m so proud of the brilliant team behind this show, including @liamtelfer.bsky.social @lureynol.bsky.social & Josh Redden.
Thank you to all the exceptional guests who have brought insights and laughter to the show.
Make sure you’re following & leave a review on Apple Podcasts 😉
Onward to 1mil!
Thank you to all the exceptional guests who have brought insights and laughter to the show.
Make sure you’re following & leave a review on Apple Podcasts 😉
Onward to 1mil!
We’ve hit the incredible milestone of HALF A MILLION downloads on the Napoleonic Wars Podcast.
Thank you to everyone who has joined us on the passionate deep-dives into all aspects of the period, and especially to our phenomenal guests.
Be sure to follow us as aim for 1 million!
Thank you to everyone who has joined us on the passionate deep-dives into all aspects of the period, and especially to our phenomenal guests.
Be sure to follow us as aim for 1 million!
January 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
I’m so proud of the brilliant team behind this show, including @liamtelfer.bsky.social @lureynol.bsky.social & Josh Redden.
Thank you to all the exceptional guests who have brought insights and laughter to the show.
Make sure you’re following & leave a review on Apple Podcasts 😉
Onward to 1mil!
Thank you to all the exceptional guests who have brought insights and laughter to the show.
Make sure you’re following & leave a review on Apple Podcasts 😉
Onward to 1mil!