Marshal Ney: The Bravest of the Brave During Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow (with Wayne Hanley) | Ep 171

In this episode, special guest and author Wayne Hanley explores the legendary rearguard actions of Marshal Michel Ney during Napoleon’s disastrous retreat from Russia in 1812. Known as "the Bravest of the Brave," Ney earned immortal fame by commanding the French Army’s rearguard under some of the harshest conditions in military history. Facing relentless Russian attacks, freezing temperatures, starvation, and collapsing morale, Ney repeatedly held off enemy forces to buy precious time for the remnants of the Grande Armée. Discover how Ney's leadership, courage, and tactical skill helped save thousands of French soldiers during the retreat from Moscow. Learn about the battles of Krasnoi, the crossing of the Dnieper River, and the dramatic moments that transformed Ney into one of Napoleon's most celebrated marshals. Whether you're interested in Napoleonic Wars history, military leadership, battlefield tactics, or the life of Marshal Ney, this episode examines one of the most remarkable rearguard campaigns ever conducted. Topics Covered: Marshal Michel Ney Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow The French Invasion of Russia (1812) Battle of Krasnoi Grande Armée Napoleonic Wars Military Leadership Rearguard Actions in History Russian Campaign of 1812 Other famous rearguards of Ney's Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Your membership directly helps us produce more episodes, bring historians and authors onto the shows, and continue telling the stories of history’s great commanders. ⁠patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon⁠ #Napoleon #MarshalNey #NapoleonicWars #MilitaryHistory #FrenchEmpire #GrandeArmee #NapoleonBonaparte #HistoryPodcast #BattleOfKrasnoi