The Anglo Zulu war - Why did the British invade Zululand?

[@kristoffsarikoski9444]

Wow! I’m hooked to your videos. Thank you for remaining impartial and instead simply relaying the accounts while honouring both sides. That’s a rare trait amongst historians. Also love how forgotten warriors are remembered. Keep up the good work!

[@catholicmilitantUSA]

Amazing episode! I really enjoyed learning about the many different units; the NNC, mounted white units like the Newcastle Mounted Rifles, black units like Dunford's Basutos, and not least the 200 volunteers from the British infantry regiments to form mounted units!

[@marklongman6882]

Thanks for the introduction into this conflict and the history of the main leaders. An excellent listen.

[@markrunnalls7215]

Very well documented and covered, absolutely great..

[@CaptainHarlock-kv4zt]

Well done !!! I would also love a 30min podcast about the 2nd Anglo-boer war.

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks a lot. Season 2 will cover the 1st Anglo-Boer war and then I'll cover the second at a later date.

[@ardshielcomplex8917]

But surely that was a Boering war ?

[@gooner72]

I must say, this channel is exceptionally good and you've obviously done a shit load of research to put out such fantastic content........ WELL DONE MATE!!!

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks mate

[@gooner72]

​@redcoathistory you're welcome mate. There are a lot of channels who sort of cover these subjects but I don't think I've ever seen any of these other channels actually go to these places and show us the very places these men fought and died for their own homeland all over the World or for our Country. 🇬🇧✌️

[@bryanhurd9955]

Fourteen, interesting history on this extremely brutal,but needs retelling and you do this very well.

[@dawoodwilliams3652]

You bring honour to those long forgotten

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks, that comment means a lot.

[@welshwarrior5263]

Excellent to listen to again.

[@Monebo99]

Just found your channel. Thank you for your time and effort, great job!

[@MrJohndrich]

I’m an American history nut of largely English ancestry( the Richardson family comes from 14th century Cheshire England I believe)and I’m enamored right now with British imperial history. The Zulu war fascinates me. I really really wish someone( Ridley Scott perhaps?) would remake the 60’s film Zulu!

[@markmooroolbark252]

This is brilliant! What an exciting discovery. I have an authentic Zulu shield handmade by a Zulu hanging on my wall. My brother travelled out to a remote property in South Africa to buy two from the man. They had to stay in quarantine for weeks before we finally got them. I treasure mine as my younger brother died not long after he gave me this gift. We fell in love with the Zulu warriors after seeing the movie, Zulu, as little boys.

[@redcoathistory]

Hi Mark, thanks so much for sharing that story. I'm glad you have enjoyed the podcast. Keep in touch!

[@markmooroolbark252]

@@redcoathistory Thank you for your wonderful podcast.

[@alanfuhrmark6861]

Great job. Thank you for telling the story and putting in the time to do the research.

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks, Alan. Appreciate you listening.

[@ElBoxeo1]

@@redcoathistory great work I enjoy listening to your channel also, please can you tell me the K word because I can’t think what it could be.

[@rayh7264]

Thank you. Your knowledge is astounding. Appreciate the time taken.

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks, Ray. I'm still learning bit by bit but it is a fun process.

[@GRACEORT]

Would be great to do some content focusing on the later Zulu uprisings of 1888. Please

[@redcoathistory]

Would love to but it is a little niche...one for the future I think tho

[@GRACEORT]

@@redcoathistory yes exactly, not very well know but it is an extension of the Wars of 1879 and highlights the ambitiousness of the Zulu despite previous British success. Hopefully you’ll consider it at some point

[@kennethhummel4409]

Figured that I’d give a listen because of great granddad major John Dartnell and his Natal Mounted Police.

[@R.E.D.gaming]

Your channel deserves a lot more love!

[@redcoathistory]

Cheers, Roy.

[@johnnoneya223]

its interesting to hear about the Black Soldiers and there love for Queen Victoria something which is overlooked today

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks John, yes it's an interesting angle to the history of Colonial wars.

[@Sasha-gd8xi]

I am starting to listen to the podcast on google podcasts. This I s a great podcast

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks Sasha - yeah a dedicated podcast app is probably best but I thought I would share here just in case it helps Feel free to let me know if you have thoughts or feedback.

[@hughh106]

Excellent!

[@azcop2]

Outstanding!

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks, Juan.

[@ltjamescoopermason8685]

The guy's at Leeds Armory say the storys of the rifle leaving bruises is wrong. The only way might be if its use being wrong .

[@redcoathistory]

Yes - you may very well be right - have a listen to my interview with Rob from British Muzzle loaders (its on my page here) he agrees with the guys at the armoury.

[@davidprice9520]

Is there any chance the Anglo-Zulu war episodes will get added back onto Apple Podcasts?

[@redcoathistory]

Hi. I dont know why they arent there...It seems all my episodes over 100 seem to be gone...I need to explore why.

[@davidprice9520]

@@redcoathistory I thought it was odd, I went back to start listening again and it starts at episode 21

[@cyclingnerddelux698]

Glad I found you

[@redcoathistory]

Thanks mate - me too!

[@totall2952]

Class show love it

[@dafyddhir4940]

Just found this !! Hella exited

[@redcoathistory]

Great - glad you enjoyed it.

[@BillsWargameWorld]

Awesome

[@BillsWargameWorld]

As I drive a lot for work I am enjoying listening to these talks very much

[@bryanhurd9955]

Have you any videos on drummer boys killed in various battles by zulu,s ??

[@redcoathistory]

I believe a few were killed at Isandlwana...from memory tho I think I read the term ‘boy’ is actually not accurate as I think all the drummer boys were actually men over 18.

[@ltjamescoopermason8685]

I'm hooked but how about how marlborough took a small british army to that magnet that is Flanders. How this time it's the historic enemy which is France ! Well in history's crazed paving layers that patten a country's foes and allies. War which turn the soldiers life into pain with loss or victory. So how generals become their monarchs hero and the countrys required master of the British red coats.!

[@tysonmcarthur1596]

Dude 4 ads for 30 mins fr?

[@redcoathistory]

Yes - if you want an ad free version mate please feel free to donate to me via ko-fi.com and I'll send it to you. You know I find it a bit depressing that I invest so much time into telling these stories and the only feedback I get from you is to moan about ads...

[@simongray2533]

Yep you're right everybody but me should work for nothing! 🤣🤣

[@DesertHusker]

For diamonds 💎?