Episode 148 - General Rapp, Napoleon’s fearless aide-de-camp, with special guest Jonas de Neef

Few men stood closer to Napoleon Bonaparte than General Jean Rapp — a fearless soldier, loyal aide-de-camp, and hero of some of the Empire’s fiercest battles. From Austerlitz to Borodino, Rapp’s bravery and devotion made him one of the most respected figures of the Grande Armée.

Special guest Jonas de Neef shares how this Alsatian officer rose from humble beginnings to become a Count of the Empire, Governor of Danzig, and one of the Emperor’s most trusted commanders. Discover his daring cavalry charges, his near-death encounters, and his loyalty even in defeat.

🎖️ Highlights include:

• Rapp’s early service in the Revolutionary Wars

• His legendary charge at Austerlitz

• Saving Napoleon from assassination attempts

• Defense of Danzig against overwhelming odds

• Life after the fall of the Empire

  
  

⚔️ Why it Matters:
General Rapp embodied the courage, loyalty, and honor of Napoleon’s finest officers — a man who never flinched under fire.

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