No general lost more battles to Napoleon than Archduke Charles of Austria. But he is still considered one of the best generals from the Napoleonic Era. He also dealt Napoleon his first loss in a decade at the epic 1809 Battle of Aspern-Essling. Special guest David Hollins joins the program to discuss this talented opponent of Napoleon.
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Chapters
2:43 - Was Archduke Charles one of Napoleon's most talented adversaries
3:08 - Birth of AD Charles and upbringing
6:22 - Relationship with his brother, the Emperor of Austria
8:54 - Baptism of fire in battle
10:11 - First real command of an army
11:05 - Epilepsy and health concerns for Archduke Charles
14:24 - Promoted to Lt. Field Marshal and his battles in the Low Countries
16:00 - Battling against French Revolutionary armies
21:24 - First confrontation against Napoleon
23:00 - At war again with France
25:54 - Third Coalition against France and Austrian army reforms
27:46 - AD Charles becomes Minister of War
30:13 - 1809 war with France, victory over Napoleon at Aspern-Essling
37:11 - Loss at Wagram, Charles gives up all military positions in the government
39:41 - The later career of Charles
41:12 - Family life of AD Charles
46:01 - Legacy of AD Charles
