Redcoat History Matters: A New Year Message From Chris

A brief message from Chris explaining how we can grow the channel in 2024.
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[@anthonyhargis6855]

The younger generations trying to pretend that events of history didn't happen -- or didn't happen the way they actually happened -- is shear idiocy.

[@julianmhall]

@anthonyhargis6855 Sadly revisionist history is not an exclusive purview of the young, although I agree it is more prevalent among them. Generally though I think revisionists need to know what /actually/ happened in order to claim it didn't. The young tend to lack /any/ knowledge of the past so it's harder to parrot an alternative if you don't know what the original was. That being said I think from a historical perspective the biggest danger is so-called 'Influencers', such as Freddie Bentley who a few months ago demanded we stop teaching about World War Two because it 'upsets people'. Frankly IMHO if a conflict costing millions of lives /doesn't/ upset you to some degree then there's something wrong with you. However those that cannot think for themselves take such claptrap onboard.

[@anthonyhargis6855]

@@julianmhall I don't "do" this thing you guys call "Social Media." I don't even keep a cell phone, so "Influencer" is a term I've only heard of, no idea who these people might be. The only one I am familiar with is a guy named Andrew Tate, and that's only because I "googled" him after hearing his name in the media a few times. "Who is this guy?" Of course, I found out that he's really a "nobody," as in, he's no one whose opinion I would give two cents about. So our young -- I'm extremely close to 70 (LOL) -- are simply "rats," who have found their "Pied Pipers." Why they should listen to these "influencers" is a mytery. I blame it on poor parenting. They listen to their idiot teachers, and nonsensical "influencers" even more than they listen to their parents. And that's called "poor parenting." Our children are thus left to educate themselves. I'm very glad I won't be around when they finally do "take power." That's going to be one screwed-up world.

[@JamesMorgan-ne8qu]

That's been happening forever. People have been creating propaganda for thousands of years.

[@reynardthefox]

a lot to comment...I am a descendant of English and Scottish and 1 Irish warriors who fought for the land and then the Empire from the middle ages to the later 1800's when we settled in America.I believe thay Britain and America though often arrogant and short sighted attempted to fight for the rights of man' and against tyranny...I love watching your reporting...I would support a membership...not too steep please.. we came here first in the 7 Year's war ...an interesting subject... I love all .. I am an amateur, armchair historian who loves Britain

[@redcoathistory]

A fantastic family history to be proud of. Thanks for the support.

[@UKCommandPost]

Four years later, still here Chris. You are doing a GREAT job in preserving history for those yet to come. You asked for ideas...how about Regimental histories for the redcoat regiments? Would be an epic series!

[@redcoathistory]

That's great to hear. Thanks so much. I do like that idea and will look into it. Which specific regiments do you think would be of most interest?

[@UKCommandPost]

@@redcoathistoryThats the beauty of a potential series, you could pick and choose at your leisure? There`s the more obvious choices for popularity, but the lesser-known Regiments' actions could be just as fascinating!

[@davidlee3311]

I would love to see history of the 3rd Foot (The Buffs), but I am biased as many members of my family have served in the regiment. @@redcoathistory

[@redcoathistory]

@@UKCommandPost I've started making a list of units to cover - thanks a lot for the idea.

[@Matty10thDVN]

@@redcoathistorycould I suggest the 32nd Cornwall regiment? Rich history in Spain and Portugal?

[@janlindtner305]

Thank you for this year, I hope that next year you are just as sharp❤👍🤟

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks Jan. Will try my best. Good luck with the retirement and speak soon. Chris

[@99IronDuke]

More power to you. The military career of Lt-Gen. Sir Harry Smith would be most interesting, Peninsular war, War of 1812 with the British capture of Washington DC, South Africa Xhosa frontier War, India including the 'perfect' battle of Aliwal in the Anglo-Sikh Wars, South Africa again, including beating a Boer rebellion at Boomplaats in 1848.

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks so much. Funnily enough these are all on my to-do-list so watch this space. I hope all is well with you and that we will keep in touch in 2024.

[@gerryhasell7828]

Sawubona Chris, Nyabonga for the alpha - you are so right- so proud of our history, keep up the good work and lets look forward to a great 2024

[@redcoathistory]

Yebo - sawubona Baba. Fantastic and i am looking forward to keeping in touch in 2024.

[@quirkygreece]

Have a great 2024 Chris. Make your new year resolution to have fewer black eyes ;)

[@redcoathistory]

Ha ha yes I will try

[@Graham555]

Chris, Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to you and your family. . .All the very best! . . .

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks a lot. Here's to a great 2024.

[@andhelm7097]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year 😊

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks and same to you

[@ric6383]

Looking forward to it! So, so refreshing to hear about British military history in Africa and India in a respectful yet realistic way.

[@josefhyatt2780]

I'm a US Marine Combat Veteran of OIF I. I love military history. Forgive me that my focus of study has been (biased of course) US military history. Your channel has opened my eyes to new stories of heroism, valor (valour) and triumph of he human warrior spirit! Thank you. God bless the Red Coats. Semper Fidelis and as always YAT-YAS!!! PALADIN SENDS

[@redcoathistory]

A wonderful message. I love it when our cousins from across the pond watch and comment on the videos. I hope we will keep in touch in 2024.

[@josefhyatt2780]

@@redcoathistory I'd like that very much! Happy New Year brother!

[@josefhyatt2780]

@patrickcooper2918 what are you referring to? Redskins and fuzziness?

[@josefhyatt2780]

@patrickcooper2918 I thought so. Three tribes blood run through my veins, Cherokee, Shawnee, and Black Foot. The Zulu wars are fascinating to me. Very similar to the "Indian Wars" of my US. Funny you mention them as being of note. These "indigenous peoples" were killing eachother long before the "white man' showed up.

[@sweethomeburgy1227]

Will do Chris. Hello from the State's.

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks a lot. Always great to hear from cousins across the pond!

[@simonmassey3747]

Sending Best wishes to you and your Family for 2024 and to thank you for all you do in the History Community. Looking forward to your next video and safe travels.

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks Simon. Great to hear from you. I hope you are well. Take care and chat soon.

[@BoromirsonofDenethor]

Cheers! 🎉

[@alanredmond88]

Hello from New Zealand. I think this channel is great. I watch it, alongside "The history chap", and lindybeige, for these sorts of topics. I particularly like the 'real man on the ground' focus, and I particularly like the sympathetic view of soldiers from either side. Cheers

[@redcoathistory]

thanks Alan, that's great to hear. Look forward to keeping in touch in 2024.

[@thatcouncilestatekid1832]

Nice one Chris I’ll continue to watch I love a bit of military history 👌🏻. Happy new year to you

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks a lot. Happy new year to you too.

[@SATFD07]

Hey Chris, Wood here. Hey, man, love to see a video done on the battle of Plattsburgh, NY, during the War of 1812. I feel that this battle was the true turning of the tide during the war, and also, I believe this battle played a pivotal role in the war of 1812 and doesn't get enough credit as say the battle of white plains or the burning of DC or the battle of New Orleans does. I grew up just east of Plattsburgh but I was born there and have family there and basically am from there. I love your Channel brother keep up the great work!

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks a lot- I definetly want to cover the war of 1812 in the future and will be sure to discuss Plattsburgh.

[@paulpurves484]

I’m all for acknowledging our military history.

[@BillsWargameWorld]

Awesome like always

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks, Bill. Happy new year

[@BillsWargameWorld]

@@redcoathistory happy new year !

[@ducthman4737]

All the best for the New Year. And for the younger generation we have some in the regiment but even when I was young there were few that were interested in history.

[@matthewsmith4920]

Discovered this channel a couple of years back in my late 20s, now 30 and still thoroughly enjoying the content you upload! I only mention my age to highlight we aren't all in our mid 40s yet and still enjoy the channel!Absolutely loved the Peninsular War series, I particularly enjoyed the episode about black soldiers serving in the British army during the Napoloeanic era, really eye opening! Also the opening p*sses my Mrs off, I'm forever saying 'Nows your time!' 😅

[@redcoathistory]

Nice one! Glad to hear. Keep in touch

[@beniteztheconman]

Love your podcasts... especially the Zulu war ones.

[@redcoathistory]

Brilliant thanks a lot for the feedback

[@johannleuckx1625]

Happy New Year, Chris! Wish you much energy with your future videos! Godspeed!

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks so much!

[@thecount5558]

Hello from the other side of the world (Southeast Asia). Your videos are indeed reaching younger audiences as well (at least those with a passion for history). As an 18-year old college freshman studying for my bachelor's degree in history, your videos are constant source of sound and entertaining information. Any chance you might cover some of the colonial units like the numerous Bengal and Madras regiments of the EIC as well some combat accounts in South and Southeast Asia (Maratha Wars, Anglo-Burmese Wars, the conquest of the Malay Peninsula with Sir James Brooke and all, the taking of Manila in 1762, and perhaps even the British anti-piracy campaigns in the South China Sea)?

[@redcoathistory]

That's great to hear. I'm glad to know that I have at least one viewer who is younger than me! Did you manage to see my Indian mutiny videos? I think you will like them. I would love to do more on India and the far east - not sure when though. Thanks and keep in touch.

[@rossanomorelli5732]

Happy New year Chris. Love the videos and history. From lreland...

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks so much. I'm really glad you enjoy them.

[@willowncfom8228]

Your content is brilliant, I am a South African that moved to England and the Anglo-Boer/Zulu wars series was fantastic. To build on that you might consider telling more stories of individual characters of these wars (Christiaan de Wet/Jan Smuts etc.) that I know I would love. All the best for 2024!

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks a lot - I defintely plan on doing a lot more Boer War content so the stories of the great Boer commanders is a really good idea. Thanks

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Merry Christmas Chris! Have a very happy New Year!

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks mate - same to you. We must plan a film together again in 2024. Maybe something fun and clever.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

@@redcoathistory In a hot minute. Name your topic and time!

[@julianmhall]

Wishing you and yours a very Merry (if belated) Christmas Christian and a Happy New Year!

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks Julian - same to you. Here's hoping for a great 2024.

[@onetwothreefourfive12345]

Happy new year! Loving the content from 2023

[@graemeleslie6355]

Great work Chris keep going. Red coats were all over the place. Being a proud Scotman I believe there is lots of redcoats stories to be told. lots of famous regiments. Culloden, Crimean war(thin red line) Scot’s greys(Edinburgh castle houses the eagle that ensign ewart captured, I’m sure?) Keep up the great work mate Graeme

[@redcoathistory]

Cheers Graeme - thanks a lot for the support and feedabck

[@leebartlett5427]

Thankyou for all your hard work wish you and your family a happy new year 🥳

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks Lee. Same to you and yours

[@cameronsimpson-ld8nk]

Well done Chris and keep the videos coming

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks mate - will do. Chat soon

[@macdansav1546]

Happy New Year to you too! I always enjoy your posts and especially your visits to historical locations. Keep up the great work. :)

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks a lot - will work hard to keep it up in 2024. . .

[@Caratacus1]

I play a lot of Rome Total War and if I open negotiations with an Ancient British leader he will immediately say "Honour the Gods and your Ancestors!". Sound advice then and now. Good luck in 2024 Chris. If you're not entirely beholden to redcoats then I'd say that a LOT of British early WW2 battles are overlooked. Anything anywhere from 1939-the US entry circa 1942 gets neglected. There's some amazing stories in Ethiopia, Syria, Iraq, North Africa, the BEF in France, etc to talk about.

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks for that. I've dipped my toe into WW2 but usually those videos don't get many views. Would certainly like to do more on East Africa in both WW1 and WW2. Thanks for the comment and keep in touch.

[@zetectic7968]

Merry Xmas & Happy New Year 😊 Glad I discovered your channel in 2023. Don't push yourself too hard. I'm sure we can be patient for good content. I'm sorry but have a fixed income & too many T-shirts already. I could maybe make a one off donation/super thanks once or twice a year. I discovered via Drachinifel this year that there were naval actions in the Baltic during the Crimean War which I was previously unaware. Anything from the 7 Years War to the Boer war would interest me. From battles to weapons & tactics. Did the reputation of British cavalry ever change from "mad gallopers" or splendid uniforms and unreliable.

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks - some good thoughts. I definetly have more planned on both the 1st and 2nd Boer wars.

[@peterjones7673]

Since joining you Chris two of my work mates have discovered your channel and they love it so if all of us who love your great work get two friends to join us that would be great, all the very best for 2024 and will support you as best we can.

[@redcoathistory]

That's fantastic Peter. Thanks for letting me know. FIngers crossed more people get interested in the subject that we love.

[@adamp5879]

Hi Chris, love the channel. Would be happy to pay a fee for additional videos/content. A suggestion for a character would be Adrian Carton de Wiart VC, I know he is a bit past the redcoat era but an absolutely fascinating guy.

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks a lot. Thats great to know. Carton de Wiart really is a character...Will add to my to-do-list. Take care and keep in touch

[@ThyCorylus]

Good on ya sir, keep it up. I recently discovered the channel and I'm glad I did. Its reassuring to find an earnest channel detailing our history.

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks a lot and welcome!

[@outpostraven]

Great stories and history. Please stay strong

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks a lot.

[@keithagn]

All the Best for 2024, Chris! Santa brought me not only a Redcoat tee shirt, but a coffee mug as well! Looking forward to all your shows. Regards from Canada 🇨🇦

[@redcoathistory]

That's great news - I hope you like them! Thanks for the support and keep in touch.

[@keithagn]

@@redcoathistory I sure do like them, and I gave a tee shirt to my son-in-law (Lt. Colonel R.C.A.F.), as well.

[@davidlee3311]

I would love to see an episode on John Colborne, 1st Baron Seaton. I have just finished reading the book COLBORNE: A SINGULAR TALENT FOR WAR, and I think he would make a good subject for the channel.

[@redcoathistory]

That's a good idea - thanks a lot.

[@rickyb5499]

Chris, I am one of many who enjoys watching your channel and very much looking forward to seeing many more in 24. I’ve no doubt there will be some great military history covered and your channel will only get better. Best wishes to you and family, have a great New Year 👍🇬🇧🥃

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks a lot Ricky. Very much appreciated.

[@ryanziegler1410]

I started watching this channel in the fall of 2020 and I still watch it regularly. It is hands down my favorite channel. Thanks for all your hard work, Chris. You are a boss.

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks Ryan. Thats great to hear. Appreciate the feedback and support.

[@Matty10thDVN]

And a merry new year to you! I've been trying to get my son more interested in history, as a re-enactor of the Home Guard and ex Napoleonic era he's been introduced to redcoat history. ( I had a vid of him taking the fire lock off my Bess when he was 5 (under supervision and safety) he loves Zulu and Waterloo. I Would be interested in a membership. Please keep up the fantastic work. Once more unto the breach of 24. Huzzah.

[@redcoathistory]

That's great - glad to see them being encouraged to start young. I introduced my 5 year old to the Sharpe TV series this week and he enjoyed it. Keep in touch and all the best for 2024.

[@Matty10thDVN]

@@redcoathistory thanks same to you. Keep making them I will keep watching. It's nice to have a refreshing take on our history.

[@MichaelKng-fk5jk]

Cheers Chris, take care. Book suggestion for you Eastern Approaches by Fitzroy Maclean. Written a long time ago and the scrip shows that character. I am biased being honest as my Grandfather was Duncan, Fitzroy"s BG. None the less a little known story of heroes of WW2 and close relationship with Tito.

[@EJsinclair22]

Great stuff Chris as always! I’ve always thought of a lot of similarities with Islandswana and Custer at the little big horn. A related story with the 2 might be unique and cool. Happy New years - Evan G

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks a lot - yep that is a good idea.

[@Jubilo1]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the Pasha ! Interested in Simcoe, Rogers, Carleton, Battle of the Cedars, Coldstream Guards, Royal Highland Immigrants, Seige of Havanna, English Civil War.

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks so much. Lots of food for thought there,

[@andyshaw5378]

Hope you had a great Christmas and happy new year to you as well. One of my favourite films is Breaker Morant with Edward Woodward. May I suggest a look at the Australian troops that fought in the Boer War.

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks Andy - yep will add that to the list. Thanks a lot.

[@grahamkoppenhol5930]

Happy new year Chris! Love the channel. Lots of topics not yet covered (or under covered), subjects such as the Khyber Pass and Afghanistan, China and the Opium Wars, Jacobite uprisings, American war of independence, Crimean War. Have you done anything on Sir Charles Warren? Fascinating individual with a long service history and also Commissioner of the Met Police during the Jack the Ripper investigation. Interviews with military authors are always great content too. All the best for 2024!

[@redcoathistory]

Cheers Graham - you are right these are all ggreat subjects including Warren. I am planning an entire Boer War series and may include him in that. Thanks and speak soon I hope

[@thehistoadian]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This channel is great and covers a wide range of British Imperial history which I love. A suggestion for something you could sell, maybe look into morale patches with British Military history themes? This way they could be worn on jackets, hats, etc

[@redcoathistory]

I like that idea thanks. WIll see what i can do.

[@tonylea8296]

Mint channel fella 👍 👌

[@redcoathistory]

Cheers Tony

[@tonylea8296]

@@redcoathistory been reading the Indian mutiny by saul david also he wrote Victorias wars again a fantastic book ,like you i find real heroes and villains and pride in what our ancestors did .im from a military family myself but for my troubles decided to become a scaffolder ffs 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️🥳my family have served in many wars and conflicts for our country from Northern Ireland to gallipoli from the dieppe raid to the somme to the boar war ....ive been researching my great great uncle who served with the 11 battalion Manchester regiment who fought and was wounded at gallipoli gunshot wounds to both legs and reading up on the Manchesters and how they took the Turkish trenches by the bayonets alone no shots were to be fired brave brave lads 🇬🇧🇬🇧 keep up the channel as people get a lot out of it 👍

[@Jerytheorc]

How about a video about Robert Craufurd and the light division

[@cdubsoptional7849]

At this very moment, I am balls deep into Stephen Brumwell's "Redcoats: The British Soldier and War in the Americas, 1755-1763." Page 112 to be precise. I have 204 pages left. Where do I go from there?

[@danforbes4513]

keep up the vids

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks, Dan.

[@PuntBamaPunt1972]

Don't know if there is a show in it, but it would be interesting to me to see the British perspective of the American rebellion - all we ever see on this side of the pond is the other side.

[@redcoathistory]

Defintely is a show in that. I do plan a full season on the Revolution - but I just haven't had the time to start reading yet as Ill be starting from scratch, Hopefully in the next year or two. Would love to combine it with a trip to the USA.

[@PuntBamaPunt1972]

@redcoathistory As a part of your research make sure you watch "The Patriot" with Mel Gibson, it is a classic example of American version of the conflict. Make sure you have a large supply of ibuprofen at hand because you are sure to get a migraine from all of your eye rolling you. It is sooo bad. My ancestors left Britain mainly in the 17th and early 18th centuries, but I'm still fascinated with the GB empire.

[@callumroberts1823]

Hi Chris, if you in the UK at all in 2024 and would like to do anything with some Redcoat reenactors it would be a pleasure to invite you along. I'm with the 33rd (Napoleonic) reenactment unit. We've got connections to the regimental musem and other redcoat units of the same and other periods. If you'd be interested I'll shoot you my contacts.

[@redcoathistory]

Hi Callum - fantastic thanks a lot for the message. Maybe you could drop me an email - redcoathistory at gmail dot com - thanks mate

[@reynardthefox]

PS: more about the Great Game could be interesting...we're still playing that game

[@redcoathistory]

Good point. Did you see my videos on Alexander gardner and Alexander burnes?

[@alexedward7146]

Just found your channel, great content. Think about thumbnails

[@redcoathistory]

I really do try. If you have advice to make them better then Im all ears.

[@robertpearce4316]

Do not know if you have done one on mincemeat. Compare the 2 movies with each other plus them against the truth. Other movies too.