http://ourmedia.org/user/168669 Recently published media items from Ourmedia.org en http://ourmedia.org/node/445018 This lecture will be a short lecture and will discuss Napoleon?s fourth war with Austria. Although it is often referred to as the War of the Fifth Coalition, it is pretty much a war between Napoleon and Austria. In addition to the war, I will also discuss Napoleon?s divorce from Josephine, his marriage to a Hapsburg princess named Marie-Louise, and finally, the birth of a male heir. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:42:51 -0700 Charles Bryant France Military napoleon war http://ourmedia.org/node/433458 Image to support lecture series Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:01:48 -0700 Charles Bryant http://ourmedia.org/node/431828 This lecture discusses Napoléon?s military reforms, I will discuss Napoléon?s leadership skills, his thoughts on the philosophy of war, his re-creating the army into self-contained corps capable of supplying themselves, his focus on speed and maneuverability, and the reforming of the organization and tactical use of the artillery. Finally, I will endeavor to provide examples of how Napoléon used these military reforms to his advantage. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 06:16:34 -0700 Charles Bryant http://ourmedia.org/node/436160 In this next lecture, I return to the chronological discussion of the Coalition Wars and discuss the War of the Seventh Coalition. This lecture deals with Napoléon?s return from exile . . . his escaping Elba and his return to power in the so-called Hundred Days. I will draw particularly attention to one of the most famous battles in all of modern history: Waterloo. I will also discuss Napoléon?s second abdication and his exile to St. Helena as well as the attempts by the victorious powers at the Congress of Vienna to reconstruct Europe. I will conclude the discussion with some closing thoughts on the significance of Napoléon. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:29:41 -0700 Charles Bryant France history Military napoleon war http://ourmedia.org/node/449288 Bibliography Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:16:37 -0700 Charles Bryant http://ourmedia.org/node/436158 When discussing Napoléon?s domestic reforms, I will discuss the Napoléonic Code and the Concordant with the Vatican as well as Napoléon?s economic reforms. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:28:27 -0700 Charles Bryant France history Military napoleon war http://ourmedia.org/node/430976 This lecture will discuss Napoléon’s military reforms. I will discuss Napoléon’s leadership skills, his thoughts on the philosophy of war, his re-creating the army into self-contained corps capable of supplying themselves, his focus on speed and maneuverability, and the reforming of the organization and tactical use of the artillery. Finally, I will endeavor to provide examples of how Napoléon used these military reforms to his advantage. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:42:19 -0700 Charles Bryant http://ourmedia.org/node/436157 In this lecture, I will discuss the War of the 6th Coalition and the tightening of the noose around Napoléon?s empire . . . specifically, the pursuit of Russia, Prussia, and Austria of Napoléon across central Europe. I will draw attention to Napoléon?s defeat at Leipzig and the subsequent Allied invasion of France and their occupation of Paris. I will end the lecture with a discussion of Napoléon?s abdication, his first abdication, and his exile to Elba. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:27:32 -0700 Charles Bryant France history Military napoleon war http://ourmedia.org/node/436156 This lecture discusses Napoleon's withdrawal from Russia. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:26:37 -0700 Charles Bryant France history Military napoleon war http://ourmedia.org/node/436155 This lecture discusses Napoleon's invasion of Russia and his capture of Moscow. In the next lecture, I will discuss Napoleon's withdrawal from Russia. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:19:36 -0700 Charles Bryant France history Military napoleon war http://ourmedia.org/node/436154 This lecture discusses the French adventures in Spain and Portugal, including the naval defeat of the French at Trafalgar. The French invasion and subsequent retreat from Spain and Portugal will have as much to do with Napoleon?s ultimate defeat as did the disastrous campaign in Russia. The so-called ?Spanish Ulcer? will significantly weaken Napeoleon?s ability to make war. It is during the Spanish campaign that a new form of warfare emerges: guerrilla war. It is during this lecture that I will introduce one Arthur Wellesley . . . the Duke of Wellington. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:16:20 -0700 Charles Bryant France history Military napoleon war http://ourmedia.org/node/436147 This lecture refers to the 4th coalition war which lasted from 1806-07 and discusses Napoleon's victories at Jena, Auerstadt, and Friedland. I will also give a brief introduction to the basics of Napoleon?s command structure. Also discussed is the formation and failure of Napoleon?s Continental System . . . his attempt at economic war. This lecture will end with the Pope?s excommunication of Napoleon and Napoleon kidnapping the Pope and moving him to France. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:13:18 -0700 Charles Bryant France history Military napoleon war