Episode 122 - Lallemand & Lefebvre-Desnouettes, Napoleon's diehard generals, with special guest Jonathan North
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⚔️ General Lallemand
Special guest & author Jonathan North joins us for an exclusive double episode of Napoleon's generals. General Lallemand lived a life of bold ambition, shifting loyalties, and transatlantic adventure. A skilled cavalry commander in Napoleon’s army, Lallemand fought in some of the Empire’s fiercest campaigns—yet his story didn’t end at Waterloo.
✅ His cavalry service under the Empire and role in the Hundred Days
✅ Loyalty to Napoleon even after the fall—and his attempted escape to the New World
✅ His involvement in the French colonization of Texas
✅ How Lallemand's life reflects the restless spirit of post-Napoleonic officers
From the battlefields of Europe to the wild frontiers of America, Charles Lallemand’s story is a gripping tale of honor, loyalty, and reinvention.
🐎 General Lefebvre-Desnouettes: Napoleon’s Dashing Cavalry Leader ⚔️
General Charles Lefebvre-Desnouettes was one of the most fearless and flamboyant cavalry commanders in Napoleon’s army. Known for his speed, daring raids, and unshakable loyalty to the Emperor, he left his mark on nearly every major campaign of the Empire.
✅ His rise through the ranks during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars
✅ Cavalry exploits across Germany, Spain, and Russia
✅ His close relationship with Napoleon—serving in the Imperial Guard
✅ His role in the Hundred Days and loyalty after Waterloo
✅ The mysterious final chapter: his death at sea and lasting legacy
Whether leading a charge or crossing the ocean in exile, Lefebvre-Desnouettes embodied the daring spirit of the Napoleonic cavalry.
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