Coldstream Guards - Origin of the Modern British Army

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Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the elite soldiers and units of the past continues with a video on the Coldstream Guards, who rose to prominence during the English Civil War fighting for the Parliamentarian faction under Oliver Cromwell and commanded by George Monck. This unit became a staple of the British army and its oldest active regiment.
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[@MiguelLopez-yc2rh]

Please, could you do a video about `The Voyage of the Glorioso´ of 1747?

[@Arborist5851]

We need more Scotland. Love your videos

[@rmk3155]

Could you do a video on the organisation of the British army during the 18 or 19th centuries?

[@TheLordRichard]

Should mention George Monck in the title. It’s basically his life story lol

[@KingsandGenerals]

Good idea!

[@johnlygouras674]

@@KingsandGenerals In minute 9:04 you say 1658 while in the video it shows 1652

[@anjusanal]

@@johnlygouras674 how did you notice that?

[@johndoerayme7064]

Well spotted John Lygouras - also worth noting that at 2:52 he says 1622 when the caption reads 1642. He also says the word 'gotten' later on, which is awkward in British English, but maybe I'm the only one who finds that annoying any more.

[@twotone3070]

@@johndoerayme7064 You are not the only one, it is such an unnecessary word and so incongruous. Usually, easily replaced with 'become' or simply 'got'. I'm no linguist but I hate to hear it.

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10:47 "The military junta in London.." Now that's not a sentence I'd ever thought I'd hear!

[@persimmon93]

A military junta is basically just a government ran by the military. Rather than having civil offices ran ran by people via commission or election; military officers are assigned the task of what civil offices entailed. Ex- a major being in charge of agriculture, etc.

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@@PRubin-rh4sr but other people don't and he saved me a search on google

[@AlphaSections]

@@far_centrist Yeah, in Spanish it means to be together or join together. It also has a secondary meaning, as a internal military/political union joining together to take power. I didn't think English speakers would know the word. And like you said, the first syllable is pronunced like an English "who" but with an "n". There is no english sounding "J" in Spanish. Spanish "J" sounds like an english "H". I figured K&G wouldn't know how to pronunce it correctly.

[@jerryjungle5717]

I'm from London England, but live in Thailand (34 years) Thailand the land of military coups, even today Thailand is run by the military and they are corrupt as hell. But saying that most politicians, if not all, are corrupt. Swings and roundabouts.

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@@jerryjungle5717 Trump wanted to clean the swamp, but the increasingly powerful communists and permanent establishmentatians had other ideas, making sure that fraud and election meddling occurred at astonishing and unprecedented amounts. The media and big tech were not only joes campaign manager, but also his brownshirts, eliminating any problematic information related to crooked joe hidin biden and taking away the ability for anybody to even question the radicalism of the left through advocating for violence and enacting censorship with an extra large side of misinformation and projection.

[@Muguratiu]

Monck waiting at Coldstream for events to unfold in London then goes south gives me flashbacks of Caesar waiting at Ravenna then crossing the Rubicon...

[@gmf121266]

I believe there is a book entitled. George Monck.... The English Ceasar.

[@reveriesend4668]

So basically Charles Monk was playing Mount & Blade, and somebody chopped the head of his ruler.

[@teocarnaghi6771]

He helped the pretender of the english faction

[@OutspokenSeeker]

@@teocarnaghi6771 the monarch was holding too many feasts while the war was on.

[@cosh52]

He oversaw the slaughter of Dundee a town of 10,000 people 2000 kill in a rampage the Monk allowed

[@buchan448]

@@OutspokenSeeker lol

[@peterdavy6110]

@@cosh52 Ever tried to stop an army from running wild after a town's been captured? It's not easy. Not even Wellington could manage it (Badajoz 1812).

[@angusyang5917]

How many series do you want to start? Kings and Generals: Yes

[@hint1k]

"Assaulted Nottingham sheriff" ? So he is the real life Robin Hood, right?

[@thespanishinquisition4078]

Only if the sheriff proclaimed "I'm gonna cut your heart out with a spoon!!!"

[@paterpatriae645]

@@thespanishinquisition4078 Why a spoon cousin? Why not an axe?

[@artski09]

@@paterpatriae645 because it hurts more

[@zxera9702]

Why did he beat him?

[@kingt0295]

@@zxera9702 was a drunk teenager

[@lomax343]

One thing you don't mention is that the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards (who took the name Grenadier Guards after Waterloo) was raised in 1656 in Bruges, to serve the future Charles II in exile. They were thus formed later than the Coldstream Guards. Despite this, however, the Coldstreams rank second to the Grenadiers in the official hierarchy of the British army. The Coldstream's motto, "Second to none," is their token protest against this perceived injustice.

[@13141Scott]

The Royal Scots Borderers (now 1 Scots) pre date this. 1633 Hepburns Regiment

[@efffvss]

There's a couple of issues with the Royal Scots (or Royal Regiment of Foot, or 1st Regiment of Foot (Royal Scots), the unit's had a good few names over the centuries) and a claim that they're the most senior. Firstly, for better or worse, they were Line Infantry, not Guards, and the Guards Regiments always had (and have) greater seniority. Secondly, while the regiment was raised in 1633 (or maybe 1625, depending on preference) it fought as part of the French Army from 1635-1662, and so is still be younger than either the Grenadier or Coldstream Guards in British service.

[@lomax343]

@@13141Scott What you say is true, but though the Royal Scots are/were regarded as the senior Regiment of Foot in the British Army, they have never been ranked as Guards. They are thus in a different category. In any case, though Hepburn's regiment does date to 1633, it was formed (with licence from Charles I) to fight with the French army in the Thirty Years' War, which probably doesn't count. The period of the Civil War(s) was an ambiguous time (understatement...) in terms of unit history and loyalties, but the Royal Scots' affiliation to the British Crown is generally dated to 1661. Indeed, the present-day British Army was effectively formed in 1661, as described in this video. A more interesting case, perhaps, concerns the Scots Guards. This was formed as the Marquis of Argyll's Royal Regiment in 1642 - but it's history (and allegiance) during the Civil War(s) is complicated. It certainly took the field against Montrose when he was fighting for Charles I. The regiment ceased to exist after the Battle of Worcester (1651) but was re-formed in 1661, as The Scottish regiment of Foot Guards, but wasn't placed upon the "English" (official) army list until 1686.

[@stephanl1983]

The Scots Guards are in fact the oldest Regiment of the Foot Guards, raised in 1642. But they were disbanded for 11 years, from 1651 until 1662.

[@ianmatthews3041]

@@13141Scott Don't think Borderers is part of Royal Scots name! I may be wrong but think that the Kings Own Scottish Borderers are only Regiment with Borderers in it(Scottish side that is)!

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

We definitely need a documentary on the Spanish 1st Immemorial Guards

[@jasonrichard6631]

Yup

[@MiguelLopez-yc2rh]

And about Spanish Tercios, the best infantry of Europe for 150 years.

[@mordok7987]

What about a kings german legion episode?

[@ari3903]

I am considering to make Wellington channel to reply to all of your comments, jeez

[@KroM234]

@@DCDVassili depends on how you see it. Its structure is discontinued in regards of what it was at its creation and what it became later. The 1st Immemorial Guards are effectively created in 1632, not in 1248. 1248 relates to the first Castillan "permanent" retinue of troops the King created. But if you count that as a military unit, then all countries in Europe can claim this because by this time all of them had permanent retinues as well in parallel of feudal levies. The unit created in 1632 was formed by combining veterans from virtually all Spanish tercios, and that new force took up the name Immemorial Guards even though they don't bare nothing of heritage to the medieval royal retinue, only in 1995. If you consider oldest "regiments" of Europe, that stayed regiments with the same tactical role, same name, structure and fighting capacity (not just the name and military claimed heritage), then the oldest european unit is the French 1er RI Picardie formed as such in 1479, then the Spanish King's Guard (1632) if you disregard the name changes and restructurations, and then the British Coldstream Guards formed in 1650.

[@theconquerorspodcast3290]

Interesting, finely produced and thoroughly explained... Just another day at the studio for K&G

[@jonbaxter2254]

They are so well produced and so often, I feel spoiled watching them

[@stephanl1983]

Watched just about 30 seconds, 1st mistake, the Coldstreamers Guards have their buttons in groups of two. The drawing shows a member of the Scots Guards.

[@michaelburns1115]

I saw the same thing. As a former 2CG man that is unacceptable.

[@arafdi]

Now that you've done the Coldstream Guards, you should also go for other European elite guards/units/regiments! Like the Old and Young Guards of the Napoleonic French Army or maybe one of the iconic Prussian hussars/cavalries. It'll be interesting, I'm sure.

[@eduard-victorbuta210]

Even European descendant elite military units from the entire world. Like the U.S. Army Rangers, from the British colonial times of the North America

[@Edax_Royeaux]

I hope the French Carabiniers-à-Cheval get an episode. Not only do they have as one of the most striking uniforms of all armored cavalry of the Napoleonic Wars, they also had such a checkered history with their ties to the Royalists. I believe some of them even betrayed Napoleon at Waterloo.

[@Lord_Lambert]

It's almost like you didn't watch to the end of the video, where they state quite clearly that this is what their plan is...

[@johnboy2349]

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[@tonyclough9844]

The 1st regiment of foot defeated Napolians imperial guard the first time ever they were defeated They put there bearskins on and have worn them ever since

[@MajorMuffins13]

The Royal Marines have a very interesting history, a corp over 350 years old. Would be cool to see a video like this on them.

[@TT-rw3zf]

Nothing compared to the US Marines tho

[@corvus2512]

@@TT-rw3zf .... the royal marines are as old as europeans being in north america let alone the U.S. specifically, they have an entire century of history over the U.S. marines. Im confused as to why you think their history isnt anything compared the the U.S.? I mean the royal marines fought in the french revolutionary wars, napoleonic wars, spanish succession wars, opium wars and all 10.5 years of the world wars amongst many others.... thats fascinating stuff yet you think its nothing? As compared to what? 3 years of ww2 and vietnam? Also why so needy? This video is about the coldstream guards and the op recommended a video about the royal marines... whats the U.S. marines got to do with it? A piece of advice.... never be the “but but but what about these guys?? They are cool, pay attention to this totally unrelated thing so that i can feel validated and puff my chest out...” needy never looks good on anyone. And btw cause i can see where this is going, i am not disparaging the U.S. marines in any way, a friend from high school joined them and my uncle served in vietnam in the navy so im not insulting anyone... you were the one who insulted the royal marines (which is pretty fucked up since they fought the nazis for 6+ years and won) by stating they were worthless in comparison, which again, is messed up since anyone who serves their country should be respected

[@Dave-hu5hr]

@@TT-rw3zf The Royal Marines were fixing bayonets whilst the United States was soiling it's nappy mate. Established 1664.

[@keighlancoe5933]

@@TT-rw3zf you can find a few actual US Marines here on KZbin who admit that the Royal Marines are the more elite of the two. The US Marines are excellent and tough troops, but the Royal Marines are an elite force of Commandos who undergo some of the toughest training on earth. And they also have quite an illustrious history that I'd advise you to look up

[@TT-rw3zf]

@@keighlancoe5933 lol I know I was just playing. I trained with them before and they were on point.

[@konrad8245]

Suggestion: winged hussar

[@isiahmaliklevantezimmerman6570]

Or even armoured companions also from Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

[@m.g.3013]

Mentions the campaign in Ireland: Oh cool he's finally going to talk about it. Promptly goes back to Scotland: Fair enough

[@dY5FUNCT10N4L]

Yeah in fairness we probably deserved the genocide...

[@m.g.3013]

@@dY5FUNCT10N4L What?

[@m.g.3013]

@Death To The CCP That's why it's so important to know it lol

[@dY5FUNCT10N4L]

@@m.g.3013 Do you not recall Cromwells genocide and mass deportation?

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@@dY5FUNCT10N4L Yeah like it was yesterday. Why are you arguing?

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The last time I was this early, Wellington is still waiting for Blucher to arrive in Waterloo

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"If Blucher doesnt come through now.. they'll break every bone in my body!"

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

"They came on in the same old way, and we beat them in the same old way!"

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i was so early napoleon was still an artillery captain

[@rocekth]

"Give me night or give me Blucher"

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@GoodGirlKate my god sir, so you have

[@donfelipe7510]

Excellent stuff, I'm from near Newcastle in North East England so this story sparked some local pride in me when you mentioned towns which I'm very familiar with. Looking forward to more top quality videos on elite or very old units that still exist today, I'm sure the list is quite extensive.

[@julianv1617]

Amazing video! The production quality is top notch as always!

[@nguyenleminh4565]

Please make a video about Napoleon's "Imperial Guard", especially the "Old Guard". Or make a video about the Praetorian Guard.

[@udontol5942]

Yeah...there weren't always loyal though, few even became Roman emperors

[@raymondpiper8294]

My dad was a drummer in Coldstream guards later to become drum major of Royal Fusiliers . Both great regiments .

[@BiffaTW]

'And while at Durham he drove to Barnard Castle to test his eyesight.'

[@WaterShowsProd]

I was going to ask if he was able to see Barnard Castle when he passed through Durham.

[@2ears1mouth786]

i don't get it. am i missing something?

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@@2ears1mouth786 In the UK the prime ministers chief adviser drove a long way during lockdown to Barnard castle and their was a claim it was to test his eyesight

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Quality

[@RicTic66]

That's going to 'Whoosh' over a lot of folks heads. 😊

[@rickypoon6406]

"Cromwell gave an offer Monck could hardly refuse." A horse's head on his bed!? =P

[@twotone3070]

A luxurious weekend break for six thousand in Ireland?

[@mrjonnylowes]

Wow great content! Hairs on the back of my neck were standing up, some really good info and a lot to be proud of one of my local Regiments, being born in Newcastle The Coldstream Guards is part of their catchment area. Some fantastic historical documentation of events surround battles local to where I live, Newburn for example. What a great start to a new series of videos. If they’re going to be as good as this, keep them coming!

[@octaviantimisoreanu5810]

This channel is an invaluable resource. Much appreciated.

[@dY5FUNCT10N4L]

Its revisionist shite

[@octaviantimisoreanu5810]

awddd fddd in what way is this video revisionist?

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@@dY5FUNCT10N4L I find this to be very non-revisionist and very much mostly facts, they even point out points of contention.

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[@jkwacker8225]

More elite regiments around the world throughout history? Looking forward to it! It would be awesome to see a video on the 95th Rifles.

[@KingsandGenerals]

More on the way!

[@clivethomas4920]

Excellent video, very informative. Keep up the Great work.

[@jakeralph2011]

Is this the beginning of a series on the different Guards Regiments in the British army? It would be cool to see videos on the Welsh, Irish, Scots, and Grenadier Guards as well if that's the case. Great video by the way!

[@watchrocksgrow]

Wow! This channel is getting better and better. I love that you have begun adding in animation and little written tidbits of information that are not necessarily included in the narration.

[@ozzmanhaji]

Fantastic video once again. Thanks!

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thank you!

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How its just 2 hours uploaded your comment on 18 hours

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Video:- 1 minute ago, comments- 16 hours ago. Me:- *confused screaming*

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Patreon backer

[@rpm1796]

We broke their codes Mien Herr.

[@copferthat]

Excellent presentation, as usual

[@chriswade8949]

Awesome episode!!! Hopefully in the future you’ll be able to layout the formation and early history of the entire English army? I know there was a large shakeup after the glorious revolution I’m curious to see how that affected the entire army.

[@ArmaCookie]

These Animation are getting better and better, Amazing job!

[@collintrytsman3353]

fantastic stuff fascinating piece of military history love to see more on this period, keep up the good work

[@lucasesteban48]

Great animations! Wonderful video, as always

[@climax050]

Ooooh i can't wait for an episode on the janissaires (i apologize for my horrendous spelling lol) the caroloeans, the old and young guard, the immortals oh my there's so many good options!

[@rocekth]

I for one need an Old Guard video, as the Coldstream are always depicted as their opposite

[@stevendefender4904]

A janissaries video would be awesome and information about other parts of the ottoman army, such as the regular infantry, sipahi cavalry, or Akinchi raiders would also be really cool.

[@harrysmith1711]

Fun fact: whilst the Coldstream Guards are the oldest regiment in the British army, they are not the most senior. That seniority goes to the soldiers who followed Charles II into exile, officially forming his personal guard in Flanders, 1656. With restoration of the monarchy and the disbandment of the New Model Army, this regiment became the 1st Guards Regiment. Ironically, they would receive their present name, the Grenadier Guards, in Flanders as well, at the Battle of Waterloo. There is a persistent rivalry between the Grenadier and Coldstream Guards, with both regiments eager to show one another they are superior both in military manoeuvres and especially during the changing of the guard, amongst other ceremonial duties. Their rivalry is exemplified by the motto of the Coldstream Guards themselves: Nulli Secundus, 'Second to None'

[@MrSummerblade]

Especially as they are the last remaining representatives of Parliament’s victorious NMA. Probably think they should never be second to the unit they had defeated and sent packing abroad

[@Damo2690]

They are not the oldest though. A Scottish Regiment is older

[@coldstreamer2459]

@@Damo2690 The oldest in continuous service..

[@user-kt1lh5sz1i]

Fantastic video as usual. Truly amazing.

[@lukezuzga6460]

What a great video! Thx Fellas.

[@slowturtle6745]

Very informative, excellent video.

[@danielgreenhalgh9465]

Very interesting, thanks for the videos man. You do such a good job.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Glad you like them!

[@howardking3601]

Great video! Covers a period in English history of which I was ignorant, just after the passing of Oliver Cromwell. I had no idea that General George Monck played such an important role in the history of that period and the formation of the parliamentary monarchy. Thank you!

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Excellent documentary - subscribed.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Welcome aboard!

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Nice video, great work.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks!

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Amazing video!

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This is my favorite video from you. Love the new art

[@hugovanelsen8629]

I would love to see a video on Eugene of Savoy. Napoleon thought of him as one of the top 7 generals of all time.

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amazing video guys as usual!! always love supporting this channel. keep it up!!

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks so much!!

[@davesinclair1836]

Wonderful video 👌

[@jacobkonick8889]

While all of your videos are of great quality, this was simply superb. Well done, and many thanks!

[@peterturner8064]

You should do the other Guard regiments in the Household Division as well. The 1st (Grenadier) Guards for example were Charles II guards in his exile before he brought them over to serve him when he became King, and are partially credited with defeating the Imperial Guard at Waterloo (after which they were renamed the Grenadier Guards).

[@lomax343]

Fun fact - in the confusion of battle, it was initially believed that the 1st Foot Guards had faced the Grenadiers of Napoleon's Old Guard, and took their name as a result. Later research suggested that they'd actually faced the Chasseurs of the Guard - but it was thought that a change of name wouldn't be appropriate.

[@willkp50]

Please do more videos on the English Civil War. It’s such an important conflict and yet so few know about it. Great video!

[@KingsandGenerals]

Yeah, the scripts are ready. We are just waiting for one of the other series to conclude.

[@willkp50]

Kings and Generals Brilliant. Thanks for the reply and keep up the good work!

[@joellaz9836]

Kings and Generals Thanks so much!! 🙏 I absolutely love reading and watching things about the English civil war.

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Your edits are immaculate.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks!

[@romelnegut2005]

As usual, you don't fail to amaze and deliver high quality content to your subscribers and Patreon sponsors.

[@Kees247]

A great piece of history put into the spotlight. Thank you for this pearl.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks for watching!

[@mr._sharpe]

Y’all got me glued to my seat. I can’t lie...

[@redrackham13]

Great video!

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

Excellent service to history. Great channel that never fails to amaze!

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thank you very much!

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

@@KingsandGenerals You're welcome!

[@vedantateacher9080]

A series on the English Civil war would be interesting.

[@ahistoryofbritain9612]

Brilliant video as usal! Never knew how the origins and how long standing the coldstream had been!

[@Daruliable]

great video K&G's, loved it

[@KingsandGenerals]

Glad you enjoyed

[@albertgarcia1696]

great work!

[@mikewhiskey5455]

I wasn't even conscious that the question of the origin and significance of the Coldstream Guards was in the back of my mind for years. It is very satisfying to fill in that gap and in such a clear, concise and engaging way. I hope someone could assemble a compilation of the works of this channel and make it available as historical resource. This work must not be lost.

[@Donbasos14]

Man this was such a dope video with a most interesting story,

[@tomrowell1558]

Damn this was super interesting, I only knew the vague background of the Coldstream guards but this was explained so well

[@charleshistoire_pzkpfw]

Nice bro! Thanks!

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Would love to see a video about the Anglo-Dutch wars!

[@Commanderstevo]

great videos.

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do more, please amazing vid

[@richardcharay7788]

Thanks, enjoyed.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks for watching!

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Love your vids very cool

[@firestorm1088]

Given current events, it's interesting to see how previous revolutions went and how people on both sides tried to balance legitimate legal rule with rule based on who has the guns.

[@M3chUpN8y]

I eagerly await the episode on Napoleon’s Imperial Guards!

[@CollinBuckman]

I like how the music gets darker and more menacing the moment Cromwell's name is mentioned as 5:27

[@mrkitcatt2119]

Looks like tywin lannister with darker hair

[@Leg1on88]

Great video

[@azzy221]

Brilliant, I really hope you continue the series and do all the guards regiments! Especially the Scots Guards!

[@not-a-theist8251]

That was a very very interesting video

[@zach7193]

They're the best and elite of the British army. They were the men who Wellington posted at Hougoument to defend against Napoleon.

[@BrockSamson18]

Absolutely phenomenal content!

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks!

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@@KingsandGenerals whitewashed shite more like

[@ScarletEdge]

What an amazing story.

[@allanlank]

I served in the Grey and Simcoe Foresters of the Canadian Armed Forces, the only Forester regiment in the Commonwealth since the reorganization of the Nottingham and Derbyshire Foresters into the the Mercian Regiment. John Graves Simcoe, for whom Simcoe County is named, was Lt. Col. of the Queen's York Rangers when they fought American rebels in the revolution, and founded the city of Toronto. John Graves Simcoe, while Lt Gov. of Upper Canada, abolished slavery in Upper Canada.

[@aaronmarks9366]

After watching the US series "Turn", and then hearing about Simcoe's relatively enlightened career in Canada: was there any truth at all to his portrayal as a sociopath in "Turn"?

[@allanlank]

@@aaronmarks9366 No truth in the portrayal at all. Not only did they get his personality wrong but his rank as well. By the time of the series depiction, "Captain Simcoe" would have already reached the rank of Major and by the end of it he would be a Lt.Col.

[@michaelj132]

Fascinating. Monck's story should be a TV series!

[@WilliamSteinfield]

Great origin video, thanks! Next, can we hear about significant moments with the Coldstream Guard throughout history?

[@anglewoden]

Thanks for the video really interesting. For me the Light Division in the Pennisular war and the Grenier Guards are worthy mentions also.

[@justskeptic]

Nice video, any plan to make video about royal welsh regiments like 23rd regiment?

[@hugo13231]

Do one on the french imperial old guard

[@generalmaximus323]

This is what im waiting for story about oliver cromwell thank you to this channel

[@vespelian5274]

A good history. The oldest regiment on the English establishment, though not the oldest British regiment. Also, King Charles raised his standard in 1642 not 1622.

[@Vaultboy-ke2jj]

I cringed when I heard him say 1622

[@arthurfisher1857]

@@Vaultboy-ke2jj he misspoke... nothing to cringe about

[@SamTheManWhoCanTwice]

its not the oldest english regiment, honourable artilerry company is older.

[@iatsd]

A good history, except for it getting most of the details wrong. Not the oldest, not senior, not much of anything other than having a distinguished history.

[@slevin4877]

I would like to see a documentary about the formation and the actions of the arditi units on the italian front during WWI! However, keep up the good work!

[@chaun9521]

You know what would be nice? CAESAR'S CIVIL WAR PART 3

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I love the sound of this series.

[@michaelhowell2326]

I can't put my finger on why, but this is one of my favorite episodes from this channel.

[@ManpreetSingh-it3ij]

Kings and generals please bring out a video on Caesar's civil war and reign as early as possible By the way great work excellent animation and great soundtrack

[@BridMcTigger]

I’m the video it mentions the kings personal guards - those are The Life Guards. They went into exile with Charles II - they are senior in establishment , but only a couple of years younger to the Coldstream and would be a good regiment to do a video about. They are part of the household troops of the British army

[@67frankay]

Ex Life Guard here agrees 😂👍🏻

[@corcaighrebel]

Fascinating and well described.

[@naufala93]

Nice Video

[@mohammadsaida4603]

Nice history video 👍

[@montyzumazoom1337]

Made a point of popping in to the Coldstream Guards museum during a driving tour around England and Scotland. Very interesting place.

[@Volnas97]

Monck: In question of loayalty, I prefer multiple choice.

[@Riftrender]

I have to say, I love the bits like this better, I zone out a little on the battle videos.