Brevet Ranks, Forgotten Regiments & Bureaucratic Chaos (Britain's Napoleonic Army)
Description
Did you know a British cavalry captain once held the army rank of lieutenant general… and still just led a squadron?
In this episode, we dive deep into the gloriously confusing world of the Napoleonic-era British Army with historian Steve Brown. From "Brevet" ranks, to gentleman volunteers who wielded muskets while hoping someone died so they could get a promotion—this is the army as you’ve never heard it before.
We uncover forgotten garrisons, militia mysteries, and the strange story behind those regimental county titles that mostly meant nothing at all.
Expect penal battalions, Greek soldiers in red coats, and dashing hussars who were all moustache and no discipline.
It's the military equivalent of Monty Python meets Yes Minister—only it really happened.
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