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Episode 136: The Stumbling Colossus

Podcast: The Age of Napoleon Podcast
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Duration seconds: 3484
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1809 was another trying year for the Spanish Patriots. The will to resist remained strong, but the Spanish leadership seemed unable to come up with a winning strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices