John Edmond The Siege at Elands River

Song about the gallant defense by Rhodesian s and Australians of there supply base at Elands River during the Anglo Boer War in 1899 to 1902 . less than 500 of their men were besieged under in tense cannon and rifle fire of 3000 Boers for two weeks. -They held out

[@Robberbarron27]

I love the dedication of John Edmond. He still makes music about a time and place he loved. No matter what people call him, no matter what people say. He truly loves Rhodesia.

[@NoorElahi1776]

This song has brought me immeasurable strength in the last few years. Thanks, John! You have a friend in Cincinnati.

[@spoonnz]

One of my favourites "Rhodesian's never die"

[@Andriy_Ovramets]

Amazing singer of a truly great and independent state! I like all of his songs, but my favourite are "Who Dares Wins" "Jungle Green", "Isandlwana" and "Voortrekker Boys". Greetings from Ukraine!

[@paulleckner8235]

Water is Heaven sent relief. Grow your crops of fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, potatoes, and rice. Keeps the grass green for livestock.

[@whena2102]

Great job

[@mitchelreimer6934]

what a shame, that youtube will popularize crap songs like rap and pop, and what not but these you have to look for

[@whena2102]

agreed

[@piotrsowinski5585]

Wonderful video and song!

[@dbniphsky3010]

Amazing video ek se!

[@NS88crew]

Wow! That's perfect! Thanks from Russia!

[@bartplantinga5849]

this song is hard for me because i like the boers and Rhodesians

[@TheRealRusDaddy]

A needless war at the time just like all white wars in history.

[@bartplantinga5849]

@@TheRealRusDaddy correct

[@davisgoos40]

@@TheRealRusDaddy yeah the american civil war was pretty needless... didnt really think very hard about your blanket statement, did you?

[@VladimirTheInvincible]

@@davisgoos40 American Civil War was needles .

[@VladimirTheInvincible]

Thank you. We Boers are still here . I hope white on white wars are over for good . We have bigger problems.

[@jonathanwilde5337]

I've not heard much from Zimbabwe since the early 2000s. What is life like there now? Rhodesia was glorious and bountiful. What's the case now?

[@flax9999lp]

My stepmother is originally from a village near Bulawayo. Its... not great to say the least. The village has neither running water nor electricity, with a little donation we were able to finally build a well there so they have access to water that isnt 4 miles away. And in town - Zimbabwe Ruins is a great song by John telling that story.

[@VladimirTheInvincible]

It is Fucked .

[@VladimirTheInvincible]

The Boers was bad ass . Out gun out numbered against an empire. Bunch of civilians facing a well funded trained war machine . I love Rhodesians but you fought on the wrong side . The first to turn their back on you were Britain and the Anglo saxson world . Seems like Die-versity will take it's revenge in those country . Boers and Rhodesians never die .

[@farokudahitam]

Sorry england betrayed you but it would always have ended the same