Today we'll learn about the classic 1970 film Waterloo and its depiction of Napoleon's final defeat. Joining us to discuss the historical accuracy of Waterloo is historian and professor at Louisiana State University, Alexander Mikaberidze. Alexander has also written numerous books on the Napoleonic era, including his latest which is called The Napoleonic Wars: A Global History. Learn more about the true story with Alexander's books The Napoleonic Wars: A Global History: https://links.boatspodcast.com/174globalhistory The Battle of the Berezina: Napoleon's Great Escape: https://links.boatspodcast.com/174greatescape The Battle of Borodino: Napoleon Against Kutuzov: https://links.boatspodcast.com/174borodino Russian Eyewitnesses of the Campaign of 1807: https://links.boatspodcast.com/174eyewitnesses The Russian Officer Corps of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars: 1792-1815: https://links.boatspodcast.com/174officercorps Find more of Alexander's books at: https://links.boatspodcast.com/174guest Did you enjoy this episode? Leave a comment: https://galas.fm/episode/778ccefa-fc07-495a-8837-2eb7918b9f2c Find the transcript and full show notes: https://links.boatspodcast.com/174 Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the show: https://links.boatspodcast.com/support Leave a voicemail: https://links.boatspodcast.com/call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices