Marlborough scene from The Gathering Storm (2002)

This scene where Winston remembers Marlborough at the Battle of Blenheim gives me a shiver of patriotism and makes me proud to be British! Quite possible my favourite scene. 
The Gathering Storm is a BBC-HBO co-produced television biographical film about Winston Churchill in the years just prior to World War II. The title of the film is the same as the title of the first volume of Churchill's largely autobiographical six-volume history of the war, which covered the period from 1919 to 10 May 1940, the day he became prime minister.

[@huguenot67]

'I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives'. Abraham Lincoln

[@huguenot67]

Thought southerners were living in the U.S.. Taking up arms against your country so a few rich folks can keep their slaves is a strange way to show pride in your country.

[@daliborperkovic3918]

So is taking up arms against your king so that a few rich people can pay less taxes ;)

[@huguenot67]

Think you'd better read that Declaration of Independence... there's a good reason this period is not taught in British public schools.

[@richardstarkey2247]

I'd suggest reading a British account of the Revolution for an interesting perspective to that, but as you clearly haven't even read US history, that would be a moot point.

[@john-on1go]

speaking of a few rich folks, didn't a few rich folks in the north decide to launch the tariffs of abomination against the South?

[@Cardi84]

This scene is so strong that even as a Frenchman i feel proud for you.

[@abbamanic]

Vive le Roi.

[@cheatcharoninc172]

69th lmao like

[@Ingens_Scherz]

That must have been tough for you to say, Frenchy. Makes it all the more meaningful and brings a tear to a British eye.

[@Cardi84]

@@Ingens_ScherzIt's been really tough indeed, but since i went to see a psychologist and he said this sudden Anglophilia will cure with time, rest, French wine and no more bloody Earl Grey Tea.

[@ThePierre58]

moi aussi!

[@guitarfan4215]

The British commander is actually an ancestor of Churchill. His name was John Churchill and he lived in the XVIII century. Great scene!

[@jmitterii2]

+Guitar Fan Wish the entire movie just transitioned to that Churchill, the detail was amazing, skulls being shot, cannon balls bursting drums fortunately fro the horseman just forcing him off his horse instead of his leg from his body... was awesome! The distant noise real musket crackle and cannon concussion... the rest of this movie isn't all that great, it's okay for what it is, but if they transitioned to John Churchill and just did some battles and moments with him.

[@caden7745]

John Churchill also pretty much singlehandedly stopped the french from taking over Europe in the War of Spanish Succession

[@Hilts931]

@@caden7745 single handedly? Bloody hell!

[@williamrandolph3334]

John Churchill was created the Duke of Marlboro for this victory at Blenheim. He built the rather spectacular Blenheim Palace with the help of the government. It was the Birthplace of Sir Winston since his grandfather was the Duke at the time.

[@ffiinnrrooddi5195]

@@caden7745 I think you are forgetting Prince Eugene of Savoy.

[@BelleroseQC]

Am I the only one that gets goosebumps when the "Rule Britannia" Choral comes on?

[@infinitecanadian]

I wish that it were available in full.

[@TravelerZ24]

The timing was slightly off but still great

[@EricCole69]

I know I'm not

[@galerius61]

My goosebumps start when gunfires are seen in the landscape...

[@susanangell1991]

I never knew the words to this song until today. I was offended and affronted at the irony. Britons will never ever ever be slaves. But how many countries and people did the British Empire capture and enslave?!? Thank God America stood up to their rule. We fought and won our freedom

[@Whoami691]

There is something about this clip that stirs the soul of anyone of British descent with British blood in their veins...

[@nadiaromantini6117]

Truly.

[@huntersmith6304]

you DAMN right!!!

[@huntersmith6304]

you DAMN right!!!

[@stardetonados]

Stirs mine. and um not Even british. i wish i was

[@n.hackmann8987]

I'm German, not even remotely British. But this Scene gave me goosebumps nonetheless. Even though Germany and Britain have been Enemies for the most of History, i can still respect the Brits, their beautiful Country and their heroic History.

[@vladtepes9932]

This is f***ing glorious.

[@vladtepes9932]

Yodeling Muppet Thanks fam.

[@SelfImprovement1111]

I wish I could dream like that

[@skoomamuch356]

this scene makes me want to install Empire: Total War again

[@skoomamuch356]

Steely Dan is there a mod that enhances the AI without changing much of the vanilla assets?

[@joakimpwnspoop]

+Skooma Much I've just spent the last 6 hours playing empire with RULE BRITANNIA on nonstop :) One of the better sundays in recent memory haha!

[@joakimpwnspoop]

Steely Dan I don't have any mods, not yet at least! I play on a 13" macbook so I'm not sure it could handle much more than the vanilla game anyways haha

[@joakimpwnspoop]

Steely Dan True that! I almost only play strategy games on the mac. EU4, Vic 2 and some of the older total war games primarilly, since it can't run much more than that. I do have a ps4 for other heavier games like fallout and.. well, only fallout really haha :) But I wish my mac was a bit more powerful. I swapped out the HDD with an SSD and that helped, but that's really the only part apart from the battery that's possible to change on a mac.. I guess that's the price for having my beloved OSX haha

[@joakimpwnspoop]

Steely Dan The best games came out around 2007-2010 in my opinion, with some exceptions of course. But you see a pretty clear divide between those companies who care about their customer base and does who don't. Paradox and Bethesda are pretty good, although I'm sad to say that I am starting to doubt Bethesda. I guess I don't even have to say which category Ubisoft, EA, Activision and so on falls in to.. I've been disappointed by so many of the games that have come out in later years, but thankfully games like EU4 and the total war-series have some serious longevity! But, yes; The good old days with quality expansion packs that adds more to a game than reskins and some new guns seem quite far gone..

[@Talbot6832]

What makes Marlborough an excellent General was not only his logistical prowess but his ability to command not only his British cadre but a multi-national force with such clarity and effectiveness. You get bonus points for that.

[@jamesbrock1883]

Had to watch this as soon as they announced Queen Elisabeth's passing. Got a nice shiver up my spine. God bless you all.

[@sirisaacbrock798]

Nice profile photo.

[@tomw1825]

I could literally listen to this all day, im joining the RN soon and am proud to be British.

[@zooeyhall]

This 90 second scene must stir the hearts of anyone who's British.

[@Ravensgaze]

Im a proud Scot, but this manages to stir up the patriotism for the old Britannia big time. Wither in our individual kingdoms or as a united one we are a small island that has had massive impact on the globe and its history and have a lot to be proud of. "Happy the man whose wish and care a few paternal acres bound, content to breath his native air in his own ground". Alexander Pope 1688-1744

[@infinitecanadian]

zooeyhall Including me, who is a Canadian of 7/8ths British heritage. Rule Britannia!

[@TheBurns92]

it really does, as Churchill is here, he reminded us, as our nation once again stood at the edge of destruction, of the long lineage we should live up to, the stoic duty to carry on with the course ahead.

[@TheBurns92]

infinitecanadian also god bless our brave Canadian cousins who have continuously fought at our side and been some of the first into battle and the last out from the invasion of Canada in 1812, through the trenches of France, over the sky's of Britain to the landings at Dieppe and Normandy a vital role has been played by the Canucks and even today proud Canadians still answer the call. R.I.P Nathan Cirillo your service is not forgotten by your steadfast allies.

[@Ravensgaze]

Come on bruce wayne, fight those troll urges bud.

[@EpaminondastheGreat]

I am not British but this scene gave me chills...Britain is definitely the nation with the most successful history...

[@kylebrennan2311]

Successful no murderous yes

[@specialunit0428]

@@kylebrennan2311 And successful. You are speaking English and using the internet, aren't you?

[@kylebrennan2311]

@@specialunit0428 yes I speak both English and Irish

[@specialunit0428]

@@kylebrennan2311 Impressive. I speak English, Russian, Welsh Celtic, Kernewek, Icelandic and Breton.

[@kylebrennan2311]

@@specialunit0428 what's kernewek

[@anonymousperson8463]

A pity this clip is so short. "Corporal John" was one of the history's great military leaders as well as an adroit manager of coalition warfare, thus showing good diplomatic skills. I greatly admire him.

[@grandadmiralthrawn9231]

All of our schools should teach children to be proud of the empire. It was Britain's greatest achievement. A small island nation commanded nearly a quarter of the worlds surface. Instead children are taught to be ashamed of our empire and are taught that every other countries history is better than our own

[@bobbyweirddick6556]

Fucking left wing hypocrites. If it was back in the day, they would have been put to death for treason.

[@republicempire446]

It can be both. They can teach British children that Britain did have greatest achievement as global empire, but denying the bad parts is wrong since what’s the point if not showing it. Just teaching children the bad parts doesn’t make them not patriotic, it will reinforce their idea to make Britain better.

[@llv5531]

No man, these days isn't PC😆

[@the_pureindian]

Also, teach them about the Partition of Bengal (1905) Jallianawala Bagh Massacre (1919) Bengal Famine (1943) Partition of India (1947)

[@chestermosburger3113]

Marlborough was fighting the French

[@avmkaya]

vey patriotic and emotional video. respect from Turkey

[@EPICFAILKING1]

Thank you! :)

[@michaeleverest7631]

I love this scene, the music, the sound of battle coming across the fields. The best part is when Marlborough looks at churchill. The way the two smile at each other is almost like Churchill saying to his decendant, "You were a great General" and Marlborough mentally saying "You will do great things and lead us to victory over Hitler and nazism." Two great Britons.

[@blitzcrieg101]

True true! Another way to look at it is father and son. Winston Churchill was his great great great great grandson. I just think of Winston being proud of his father and his father, being proud of him. Both see family when they smile at each other

[@alessandervillegaszavala4668]

Me identifico con esta interpretación de imagen, usted no podía describirlo mejor.

[@fireblademapping131]

My great great great great great grandfather played a key role in the Battle of Trafalgar and the Battle of the Nile. He served as Lord Nelson's doctor, and had other roles as well, if memory serves. I have many other ancestors who were in the military, and I couldn't be more proud. I'm glad I am descended from those who served King and country with their lives. God save the King and rule Brittania.

[@williamwallace3257]

​@@blitzcrieg101Absolutely!

[@williamwallace3257]

​@alessandervillegaszavala4. 668 ❤

[@delryn256]

I didn't realise Churchill was at the Battle of Blenheim. Good show. I expected Marlborough to wink at him at the end.

[@VT401]

+vdven I have heard of that scene but never did see it. Is there like an uncut version of the gathering storm?

[@MoveAlongThere]

+delryn256 Churchill was at the Battle of Blenheim, John Churchill, a.k.a. Duke of Marlborough, and "a wink's as good as a nod".

[@delryn256]

And a lot more dignified, but not as funny ;)

[@KAIDE2009]

That's his great great grandfather. That's why he's in it :D

[@KAIDE2009]

***** The General of the Battle is John Churchill his great Grandfather. The last English General in history and one of the 1st British Army Generals. Winston Churchill family are descendant from Anglo-Irish nobility. Which played a huge part in creating the British Empire from 1650 to the WW2. Churchill is looking back across the fields watching the weight of history of Empire and his family, firmly on his shoulders.

[@patricklamshear6662]

England needs another Churhill NOW.

[@hamishlam8385]

So someone from a aristocratic family?

[@Alopex1]

I agree. On October 21st, Churchill wrote to his foreign secretary, Anthony Eden: 'I look forward to a United States of Europe, in which the barriers between the nations will be greatly minimised and unrestricted travel will be possible.’ Churchill advocated a "United States of Europe" in order to avoid another world war. While I wouldn't go that far - I'm not too fond of the idea of a superstate - I agree with him that a closer cooperation between European States is in the interest of everyone. Brexit is now undoing that very idea - we need a Churchill to clear up this mess.

[@hamishlam8385]

@@Alopex1 The labour party won't accept an aristocrat to be the PM

[@PirateofCapeAnn]

Going into battle at Trafalgar, Nelson signaled that: "England expects that every man will do his duty". I do not see where anything has ever changed. We are ALL carrying the blood of a Churchill, all who can trace their lineage to England. My family may have been in America since before the Pilgrims landed, but right now, I'd rather deal with 'Brexit' then Trump!

[@BigDon62]

@@Alopex1 While Churchill did, in 1946 advocate for a : "United States of Europe." I truly believe he did not envisage that England & Wales would be reduced to the state of being almost a non State within the EU along with most other members & fancy those views he had would be the polar opposite if he were alive today.

[@valeg96]

The Rule Britannia tune is really good in this video, i wish the full soundtrack/version was on youtube.

[@Anglisc1682]

I'm English, and this video gives me the chills.. and no matter how many times I replay it, the chilling feeling I get whilst watching this never gets old

[@abbamanic]

It sends shivers up my spine too. What a glorious past this small island has. And still has.

[@Ccarlson77]

Oh Lord, yes, those chills!

[@raypurchase801]

Your comment demonstrates why leftists and retards hate Churchill's memory.

[@iitn8437]

Let's join Commonwealth again and call it indian empire 😁 By the people for the people 🙏

[@vatsal7640]

​​@@iitn8437india already is a part of commonwealth. Genius.

[@ghfdt368]

This fills any British Citizen with pride, Blenheim was huge victory as the time. France was the supreme power of the world at the time with an excellent ruler. You must give credit to France, without their existence, Britain would not have become the power it is today. To be the best you have to beat the best. The Napoleonic wars later on is a testament to that, we defeated a far more powerful military led by arguably the greatest military genius and leader in history then we won ww1 and ww2. Thank you to all our allies for helping defend Britain including our ancestors to forge the country it is today.

[@kakhagvelesiani3877]

+Nickrr1992 To be fair, French army in 1815 were just a kids compared to 1805 - 1812 period. But, still Britain defeated Napoleon's marshals in Spain many times, though not Napoleon himself, who was fighting against Prussia, Russia and Austria. The greatest army was formed in 1812 against Russia, but as we know, it was destroyed there, and Napoleon's forces could never be so great again, especially cavalry. In 1815 Napoleon himself, was past his prime, but still Wellington and his forces fought well.

[@robcornwell4809]

+Nickrr1992 I wonder what those brave souls would say if they could come back today see the country they fought and died for...

[@xWHITExEAGLEx]

+Rob Cornwell They'd say god damn, running hot water, and so much food.

[@robcornwell4809]

xWHITExEAGLEx Yep, so much food, & so many fat people with no soul.

[@xWHITExEAGLEx]

Rob Cornwell Okay, the obesity trend annoys me as well, obesity and too much litter in some places are my pet peeves. But I think a better idea is to stay positive about things - a doom and gloom attitude just makes people think, "why bother if it's already broken".

[@irishcommunist8983]

Damn I'm Irish, and even I love this! Rule Britannia! (And my father is English.)

[@irishcommunist8983]

Yeah if I said that around my area I would probably have people trying to hunt me down. Lol.

[@KAIDE2009]

+lblythe01 nice watching 1916 Easter rising memorial ? How silly. It was a failed, illegal, anti-democratic attempt. Simple because the people of Ireland voted overwhelmingly for the Irish home rule PArty and not independence party

[@ulf5202]

IrishCommunist you have english blood lad that’s why be proud🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@schmutza_5426]

@@irishcommunist8983 you're communist. Shame on you

[@gray3553]

Well over one third of the compliment of Nelson's fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar was Irish .

[@wolfgangamadeusmozart8772]

The first and final scene of this film are the definition of perfection.

[@randeshjayawandhane2844]

I may not be British but I'm proud my nation was once British

[@mercian7]

Exceptional comment

[@andrewmcconnell5035]

Have you ever read a history book?

[@randeshjayawandhane2844]

For your know @@andrewmcconnell5035, I've actually read many history books. I know very well the atrocities that empires committed, but on the whole, imperial was actually good here in Sri Lanka. The first action which Brits committed themselves to, was to remove the tyrant, king Sri Wikramarajasinghe II. Additionally, imperial rule was indeed successful, and we prospered as a colony. Now look at Sri Lanka. A bureaucratic oligarchy which only calls itself democratic fir names sake. There's already been one major revolution, where the government only won by resorting to murder. You think this is better than imperial rule? When people are murdered so that an oligarchy can stay in power? When the only light left to turn to is the soviets who've already lead two revolutions in the 70s and 80s?

[@infinitecanadian]

@@randeshjayawandhane2844Sounds awful. My country prospered due to being a colony; the British made a deal with us and we reaped the benefits.

[@michaelcoatney2568]

Agreed, wholeheartedly! To be British is to belong to THE Greatest race in the History of Man & Empires! (My country should STILL be British, were it true, loyal and wise at its Founding😢). Anyway....RULE BRITANNIA & GOD SAVE THE KING!!! SDG

[@chriscook4472]

Being an employee of the 12th Duke of Marlborough gives this clip a particular air of gravitas and awe.

[@JohnnyBoy1533]

You were the Under Butler at Blenheim when you posted this. Are you still?

[@chriscook4472]

@@JohnnyBoy1533 no longer! I worked there for 11 years but moved on during Covid

[@night6724]

@@chriscook4472did you ever show Jamie Marlborough this?

[@chriscook4472]

@@night6724 no need we watched a pre-release!

[@night6724]

@@chriscook4472 what did he think of the movie and scene?

[@baxterrhodes7542]

I think it is a real shame how much people seem to forget about the accomplishments of Great Britain. With what I can recall, Britain from the very late 1600s to the mid 1960's basically dominated just about every single theater of the world. From the 1700s to the early 1800s they consistently kept the balance, and ensured that Europe was not completely overthrown by the French and the likes, and from then on (and even before that) had such power, that they where truly on of the world's most powerful and unstoppable world powers, unbroken until the outbreak of the first and second world wars. Truly, Great Britain is a nation of incredible significance, and worthy of remembrance.

[@cheezycrackers222]

Britain never dominated the European continent.

[@baxterrhodes7542]

Not in the sense that they ever conquered it. They did however act as cockblocks to just about everyone who ever tried to. The French being an excellent example.

[@cheezycrackers222]

Baxter Rhodes Britain never had a European empire, they just took a bunch of natives' land.

[@baxterrhodes7542]

I know, but they had absolute influence over the entire continent. Which is what I am saying. They stopped the French from establishing a European empire numerous times.

[@saint_matthias]

1815-1945. that's all. Before 1815, Dominations of Eastern Empires just like any times since the beginning of civilization. After 1945, USA and Russia. Piss off. Britain had absolute influence over the entire continent? FUNNY SHIT!! English wasn't even an international language before United States' rise during the period of 1815-1914. It was French.

[@BrandCAG]

I'm just a lowly Commonwealther but this brings a tear to my eye. Absolutely stirring. Bless the United Kingdom and her allies.

[@generaladvance5812]

There is nothing lowly about you :)

[@thebritishempire8754]

You are a valued part of our influence and friends beyond the horizon. God bless you from blighty.

[@hucklebuck72]

The most British video on KZbin

[@johnbull9195]

This, I think, is one of the greatest film scenes in the whole of British cinema history. It conveys to me the sense of pressure that Churchill must have borne, that sense that in those dark days following Dunkirk that with the exitestial threat of the Nazi hordes poised to invade just across the channel, a thousand years of history was upon Churchill's back as it was his responsibility to preserve our nation.

[@seangage9088]

This scene always brings tears to my eyes......what incredibly powerful inspiration.

[@ReonMagnum]

The Battle of Blenheim was the first major step for Britain's rise to world power. Spanish supremacy was greatly weakened, French power was suppressed, and the kingdoms of England+Wales and Scotland united shortly after (with Ireland joining in later). Winston Churchill is right to be proud of his ancestor John Churchill, who led Britain to glory.

[@tibsky1396]

After this war, France was the hegemonic continental power yet.

[@skymaster4743]

​@@tibsky1396On land, the French did dominate but their overall plans were thwarted by the British.

[@tibsky1396]

@@skymaster4743 By the British economy, and overall their continental allies's blood on the battlefield.

[@ssridhar26]

Superb Its almost as if the Duke is telling Churchill " Its your turn now". He was a great general one of the greatest of all time

[@rct3terminator1000]

This Scene never Fails to move me... :) Rule Britannia!

[@295Phoenix]

Vive Le France!

[@daliborperkovic3918]

The frogs started croaking, must be rain coming.

[@GrumpaGladstone1809]

Here, here!!!

[@abbamanic]

I never fails to what I'd on in a Redcoat line. Go they were brave and loyal.

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

When it comes to speed marches, this man was the real deal. Fun fact - Marlborough's army advanced 40 miles in just 18 hours bypassing the French Ne Plus Ultra lines in 1711 and not losing a single soldier.

[@ncpiedmontone]

"We have our own dream and our own task. We are with Europe, but not of it. We are linked, but not combined. We are interested and associated, but not absorbed." -Winston Churchill on Great Britain's relationship with Europe. This is how it ought to be---- come, dear Britain, recover your memory and depart from where the harpies have insulted and maligned you. Come, dear friend, rejoin your family, and breathe the free air of the world once more! Brexit now! from an American

[@theswordguy5269]

It looks like they heard you, and Winston.

[@2steelshells]

Still not a done deal.elites may yet unravel brexit.the people do not always win.

[@jackstickeye5139]

Well it is happening in March of 2019.

[@abrahamwinston7088]

ncpiedmontone I'm right behind you, brother! I'm from Texas, and I think that Britain's exit from the European Union is a great victory for the people of that great and moral island.

[@alanmonrovia]

Audiobooking Churchill's biography of the Duke of Marlborough. Fascinating and well-worth the time and effort.

[@paulenterline3107]

At 2000 pages, with footnotes (many excerpts from source correspondence), the best historical biography I've ever read. Don't touch the abridged versions. And it helps to brush up on your history of the Stewart era first. Churchill was writing for his countrymen, so a basic knowledge that subject is assumed.

[@RodrigoSilvaDiaz]

I really love this scene, It's so British!!. I prefer "never SHALL be slaves" cause sounds more majestic. Greetings from Chile.

[@lordshitticus6265]

Fuck, it's videos like this that makes me wish we lost the revolutionary war.

[@wolfgangamadeusmozart8772]

Hats off too you then sir.

[@spaxspore]

+Lord Shitticus yep.. our (United States) marshal music is shit. Anchors away?! Really!? Give me Spanish Ladies, or let the waters Roar Jack! Heart of Oak as well. Anchors away... SMH.

[@spaxspore]

***** thats what i get for posting and not checking me grammar or is it grammer.. ;)

[@KAIDE2009]

In the end Britain ends up joining the EU and Australia, Canada and America fuck off anyway!

[@wolfgangamadeusmozart8772]

Hopefully not much longer. Funny thing is when I tried to close my gmail mail folder just before replying to this a pop up came up and gave me the option to leave or stay on this page, naturally I clicked leave. Even googles trying to have its say.

[@MrBulky992]

Here's an interesting fact. The actor who plays the Duke of Marlborough (John Churchill) in this scene is Tim Bentinck, who himself has an aristocratic title (which he does not normally use). Bentinck is, in fact, Timothy Charles Robert Noel Bentinck, 12th Earl of Portland. He is also Count Bentinck of Waldeck Limpurg. The title "Duke of Portland" had become extinct in 1990 but the subsidiary "Earl of Portland" title passed to a more distant heir, Tim's father who died in 1997, passing the title to Tim. Their ultimate Dutch ancestor, the 1st Earl of Portland, was a favourite of William III, and would almost certainly have known John Churchill in real life as they both moved in court circles.

[@tektoastium7241]

Centuries did not stop Britain from being great. Romans, Normans, Napoleon's France, Kaiser Wilhelm II, and Hitler couldn't stop them.

[@genericyoutubechannel2601]

I am an American, and have no claim at all to English history, and yet this still gives me goosebumps.

[@HHFD50]

One of the greatest generals ever, and next to Napoleon, my personal favorite.

[@danzel1157]

I'm quite a fan of Hannibal, myself. He had elephants and that.

[@tarvisponsdebeaumont794]

As a British subject, but of Piedmont descend, I had one of these moments visiting the museum of the Siege of Turin, where Eugene of Savoy defeated the King Sun army starting a slippery slope for France that ended in their Revolution. Eugene and Churchill were the best generals of their age and when working together they were blessed with inevitable Glory. As descendant of Eugene, this scene got me the goosebumps. Wonderful stuff.

[@Xzyel.]

Anyone who is from the empire, i can say their hearts have been moved, i know mine has as a Australian.

[@mafia2boy33]

Fuck me, this gave me goosebumps and i'm not even british

[@raymondacbot4007]

For those of you bewildered at this scene; This is indeed Winston Churchill's Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather, John Churchill, The 1st Duke of Marlborough. The battle displayed is the Battle of Blenheim, the bloodiest 18th century battle ever fought. 10,000 men fell dead on the field that very day. Winston is picturing how the greatest general in English History would handle a bloody and helpless situation. Calm, collected, and never surrender. His Great times four Grandfather looks upon him with pride, as a successor who is carrying the legacy of not only the Great Title, but himself, and England's glory.

[@dyingearth]

And just like his ancestor, Winston Churchill is undone by political intrigue back home after achieving the great victory.

[@spaxspore]

The scene makes the brits look like they are faltering .. but the actual battle was so decisive..

[@rayward9265]

+spaxspore The battle was a near thing for most of the day, each side prevailing and withdrawing in different parts of the field at different times. It only became decisive when Marlborough's main force crushed the center, routing the cavalry and slaughtering the remaining raw recruits who were left without cavalry support.

[@spaxspore]

***** thanks for the insight on the battle.

[@Rhubba]

+spaxspore As the scene plays in Winston Churchill's mind, it signals that whilst soldiers are being shot and blown up in a battle that will settle Europe's fate for a century or more, John Churchill remains calm, decisive and in control. Ancestor looks to successor and expects him to be the same.

[@tomvernon2123]

There was one battle that he fought, I don't think it was Blenheim, where, when the issue was still in doubt, that Marlborough trotted up, taking his place in line with his cavalry. He was not only a brilliant general, he was brave and loyal to his men and his queen.

[@UberAllez]

God save the Queen. I may be American but my ancestors were British and I shall up hold the British way of life to my dying breath. For Britannia

[@lukamarkovic5353]

Great, great scene! :D My respect for British courage and chivalry! Greetings from Montenegro :D

[@Dfathurr]

one quote i remember well "one great man always recognized other great man" surely they were great men. as great men always know the others. no matter separated by status, distance, and time

[@vladsiminica2801]

1:01: Battle of Blenheim (13th august 1704)

[@sounakdas8969]

Utterly delighted to see people who have not lost their sanity despite the constant cavils of pseudo-liberal charlatans. Britain once symbolised civilization, courage, and the will to transform mankind into something divine. The halcyon days are no more. What is left? A bunch of brutes who only want to extirpate any memory of men like Churchill, without being, in the least, aware of their sacrifice. This short clip is an apt tribute to Britain and her true heroes. Rule Britannia!

[@BrandCAG]

I may just be a Commonwealther but this scene swells me with pride and wells up my eyes.

[@infinitecanadian]

As a Canadian of mostly British descent I am proud of my roots, and proud to be a citizen of the Commonwealth. Britannia For Ever!

[@Anglophile2012]

Profoundly moving

[@fabolousnature3873]

Unable to tell that goosebump moment when people from british isles see in movies old grenadiers marching towards the march with thundering beat break enemy lines ,chase out enemies hold the field and say long live the king that such fabolous time

[@SohanDsouza]

*queen* i.e. Queen Anne.

[@awesomeinspector5270]

Hell, I'm American, and this always gives me goosebumps. Churchill was indeed a glorious bastard. There's a reason he was named an Honorary Citizen of the U.S.

[@kiemacdonald1131]

+caesarmatty No, he wasn't American. His mother was American, his father was English. He was born in Britain. Just because his mother was American, does not make him an American citizen.

[@kiemacdonald1131]

caesarmatty Sigh* These are ways to obtain, meaning that it was a choice.Plus, this did not mean anything at the time. "One parent is a U.S. citizen at the time of birth and the birthdate is on or after November 14, 1986". Also, if you look at the bottom this was updated in 2015 - Making it about 70 years different. Anyway, most of these apply to times after 1950.

[@MrCutsteel]

He's also one of the very few non-Americans to have a US Navy warship named after him, the USS Winston S Churchill (DDG -81).

[@abbamanic]

Trump returned Churchill to the White House. Obama disgusted me.

[@listtinfonet2916]

This is, quite possibly, the most British thing I have ever seen. Good show!

[@Eddie-PT]

Absolutely! Simply brilliant!

[@biggerbang83]

I'm American and I LOVE this.

[@federicotosi2214]

Where is the British Empire??? shall it rise again one day?? hope so.....

[@LivingCrusader]

I as an American, wouldn't mind that at all. Far as I'm concerned, the British Empire did more good than bad. Though not perfect it dosen't deserve it's bad rap.

[@ohevshalomel]

Empires of all sorts are destined to fall. It's the way it works, and as far as I'm concerned, thank goodness for that. I only wonder how long it will take before the U.S. learns that lesson...how far will we (Americans) have to fall?

[@kakhagvelesiani3877]

+Federico “Federico88” AU No, it won't.

[@horizongames1563]

Federico AU the empire is still here. So long as we keep our oversees territories such as Gibraltar, it is still classified as an empire

[@richardstarkey2247]

Sadly it's looking less and less likely they'll even hold on to Scotland.

[@aquariumdude7829]

Very cool scene! 😊

[@tomvernon2123]

One of the greatest commanders in military history. The First Duke of Marlborough never lost a battle or failed to take a fortress to which he laid siege. Were it not for him, Louis XIV might have ruled all of continental Europe.

[@lahire4943]

Except for the technical aspect of winning the field, Malplaquet is by all other aspects a defeat for Marlborough, whether tactically, strategically or morally. And Louis XIV wasn't going to "rule all of continental Europe" lol.

[@Preussensprinz]

@@lahire4943 to be fair Philip of Anjou could've inherited both the French and Spanish throne, making the Bourbons the strongest dinasty in Europe, not to mention the fact they would still retain all their territories in Italy + balearics + Gibraltar + Southern Netherlands

[@lahire4943]

@@Preussensprinz My point is that Spain plus France plus some states in Italy and the Netherlands is not "all of continental Europe". What the original comment means is that Louis XIV wanted to conquer the whole continent somehow.

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

@@lahire4943 Marlborough succeeded in all of his goals save that of wrecking the French army, and the French had a strategic victory only in the sense that they didn’t lose badly enough to be forced to the negotiating table as they had worst feared. It did slow down the allied tempo of success slightly but it didn’t really turn the war in their favour either, at least not in the short term, the allies still had the initiative for the next 2-3 years. Marlborough still succeeded in taking the vital fortresses of Mons, St. Vith, Douai, and Bouchain. At the time that he was recalled at the end of 1711 (partly to do with high casualties of Malplaquet but much more due to other aspects of domestic British politics), the only fortresses remaining in Vauban’s lines between Marlborough and Paris were Le Quesnoy (taken by Eugene the following year), Landrecies, and Cambrai. With those taken, the war could have been won on the Allies’ terms.

[@Rings-of-Saturn2]

@@lahire4943 So the French were driven from the field at Malplaquet despite defending a powerfully fortified position, lost Mons soon after which was the whole thing that they were trying to prevent, Louis was so shaken by the defeat he came back to the negotiating table and Marlborough continued to kick French ass over the next several years, including Villars himself at Bouchain yet you call the battle a French Victory🤣🤣

[@willobi]

My blood is aflame with cold shivers down my spine my hart says get out there and get stuck into them.

[@nolancummings9590]

A very accurate representation of how battles were fought in the 17-1800s and how horrible they were

[@ohevshalomel]

Up until WWII even, it was pretty much brutal; the advancement of medicine made it so that soldiers didn't die from something as minor as a piece of shrapnel in the leg, or that if they were beyond the reach of a doctor's skill, that the palliative care consisted of more than a bottle of rum and a call for a chaplain. But I agree, as brutal as battles were back then, it's interesting to see them represented without a huge coating of glory shellac.

[@ximowilson]

Your flag is flying wrong, run up the colours properly next time, colour sergeant! ;)

[@infinitecanadian]

nolan cummings They missed out on one thing: muskets were fired in volleys, not singly.

[@nolancummings9590]

not always often muskets were fired at will meaning fire and load in your own time but still firing by rank and volley would be more common

[@WisestWiseGuy101]

Hardly, muskets missed more often than you think what with all the smoke in your face and obscurely loud noises in all directions. It wasn't until the percussion cap and rifled barrel did muskets actually yield a good amount of casualties. Many casualties done on battlefields of the 18th and 19th century were from artillery and cavalry. Foot regiments operated more as anchors for the two elements I stated.

[@christopherhalim2801]

1:21 poor drummer boy...

[@andrewberrocal3962]

*hit with cannonball* "All I wanted to do was play drums"

[@renaandouofbcfreedomhighsc5]

Rest in eternal slumber Jack “Drum Bum” Edwards.

[@Mrdede1998]

They should of made a big battle scene. Would of been awesome. Should of made an extended version of 'Rule Britannia'.

[@CRA5759]

I get choked up watching this. The Duke was such a fascinating individual and arguably one of the greatest commanders in history.

[@TheChippewa77]

Great clip, excellent film.

[@Ccarlson77]

As an American, I bow to this! Long live the British!!

[@thomaseastmond8455]

I'm an American with British blood I almost wish we lost the revolution after watching this!

[@Talbot6832]

Brent Nosworthy provides a good account of the success of British tactics against the French column rush that had worked so well against everyone else. It was a mixture of emotion (dead silence), sustained fire, timing (3 very deliberate cheers) followed by a bayonet charge which was by that point irresistible.

[@pedrotrivella6212]

Vi esta película con mi padre, y el no podía creer la gran actuación de sir Albert Finney. Todavía atesoro los 6 volúmenes que me dejó de las memorias de la Segunda Guerra Mundial de sir Winston Churchill. Gracias por subir tan gran escena

[@RebelShutze]

What I like about this scene is how much it reflects Churchill's attitude; for him his destiny and fate was already determined and it was simply his duty to fulfill it. Since his youth, he had an expansive interest in history, therefore he saw himself in it and ultimately became a part of it. I suppose in that sort of sense there is substantial reason to call him the world's last great man.

[@TheBritishEmpie]

brought a tear to my eye! Im so proud to be British! our history, our traditions and our patriotism is like no other country! Rule Britannia!

[@Konser_konge]

Im very proud of the fact that some of family members servedunder Churchil, butim allso proud of the fact that Danes served under Marlborough! Rule Britania! Best regards froma friend, Denmark!

[@phreak761]

Winston is back, and so he bloody well is!

[@phreak761]

Hello my former self.

[@florianpierredumont4775]

*Daffy Duck* : [needs his whole family tree, telling him not to give up] *Churchill* : [needs one Marloborough to get motivated]

[@biblicalbroadcasting2639]

It's like he is saying, it's your turn now, preserve your nation.

[@CalSprigley]

This fills my heart with pride

[@LordGeorgeRodney]

Wonderful scene!

[@KaZeMaRu_]

Essa cena arrepia todos os pelos do corpo hahaha. Belíssima e emocionante.

[@angbandsbane]

I see that Loki used his illusion power for good during the '40s.

[@yoranw4608]

You dont need to be english to feel something magnificent rising from your own soul. This is a true piece of art. Makes everyone - with good sense - love and respect everything Great Britain does represent. Winston Churchill was one great man. Albert Finney's performance is majestic!

[@bazzatheblue]

Quite a family,to give us possibly our greatest man ,Winston and our greatest soldier ,John.John a man of humble origins,a servant as a boy

[@colinmcdonald8521]

Excellent film. Pity, though, that it portrayed Churchill as he was circa 1950 rather than as the fitter, more vigorous man he was in 1938.

[@mclau491]

I wonder how come Mr. Churchill remembering a battle happened in Germany by stepping on a field in England.

[@Jpdt19]

This is when he was doing a tour of the continent as past of researching his book on Marlborough

[@carsonmarsh2081]

Great! Wonderfull scene!

[@sodasoup3327]

The commander , the person looking at the camera with a big wig, that is john xhurchill, lived from 1650s till 1722

[@maxhalsted5381]

The first Duke of Marlborough, Sir John Churchill.

[@labrynianrebel]

This video makes me feel all British-y inside.... must.... resist.... urge.... for.... tea....

[@jmitterii2]

+labrynianrebel No. As an American ally I have to say give in to the tea... you deserve it... drink up... that was amazing! Feel as Britishy as you like! This rebel yank feels it too!

[@Whoami691]

Mwuhahahaha! Our conversion of the former colonies has finally begun! Soon they shall unite with us once more!! MWUHAHAHAHAHA! I mean.. *cough* more tea? :)

[@peterlast2478]

Only Brits will understand this fully...

[@Konser_konge]

I LOVE the epic music in the start!

[@joesmith1946]

The Duke of Marlborough (John Churchill) was one of the greatest commanders in British history.

[@hherlevdk]

Vive la France! :)

[@robnewman6101]

God Save The Queen. Long Live The Queen.

[@Fernandwinnie]

The old witch is dead

[@robnewman6101]

That's very rude of you! Don't!

[@BritishBriggsy]

Fantastic!

[@DotepenecPL]

This clip turned my coffee into tea.

[@ccmctrading11]

to the house of stuart

[@gre8]

Damn, I'm not even British and I felt the urge to sing God Save the Queen after it

[@expertstrategy]

A beautiful scene.

[@TheBritishLegions]

This was great scene as was the Gathering Storm in itself!