In an emergency recording Gareth Glover sits down with Zack to discuss a major auction of Napoleonic letters, the importance of preserving historical documents, and how the community can help save these invaluable pieces of history from private collections. The episode emphasises the significance of public access and proper preservation of military heritage, and the way that listeners can chip in to safeguard this remarkable cache of documents for future generations.Support Gareth&#39;s fundraising bid directly via paypal by searching for this account: <a href="mailto:geegee.glover1@outlook.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">geegee.glover1@outlook.com</a>Notify Gareth that you would like to pledge an amount, or discuss more details with him via email at: <a href="mailto:geegee.glover1@outlook.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">geegee.glover1@outlook.com</a>More information available on facebook at: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/waterlooassociation/permalink/24547146224983255/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/waterlooassociation/permalink/24547146224983255/</a>

Cavalry in the Napoleonic Age Part 1

Who was Napoleon Bonaparte? What was his legacy on history? And why, more than 200 years later, does the conflict which he gave his name to still matter?

Join award-winning Napoleonic historians Dr Zack White, Dr Luke Reynolds, and Liam Telfer as they host Europe's leading show devoted to the American War of Independence, French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars.

From interviews with leading researchers, to deep dive debates on some of the big questions, this show is ideal for those who want to start building their knowledge or deepen their understanding of the period.