The Battle of Intombe 1879 - Zulu War

[@gerardhogan3]

Again a great story Chris. I could well imagine Booths fighting retreat from your description. A professional soldier with steely courage. Good on him.

[@TheHistoryChap]

It’s my pleasure. Glad that you enjoyed it.

[@johnjames945]

U don't believe all that shit do u ? The Zulus were fearsome and only needed more updated weapons to not only be on par but to kick the Brits butts. The British along with the yanks recorded history in their favour telling lies after lies All this talk of valour and honourable conduct was bullshit they lied to the Africans just like the yanks did the indigenous natives breaking treaties along with promises forcing the natives to be the men and women of valour and die in their thousands protecting Thier families and way of life...

[@jamesmaybrick2985]

Hi Gerard, I wonder if you're a descendant r.s.m William e Hogan , of the South Wales borderers ?

[@robharding5133]

11111111

[@kbs5150]

And 8 children

[@emperorpalpatine4681]

Great video as always. Really enjoying this series of the Zulu war. When I was a young kid, I found a VHS copy of Zulu Dawn in my dads house and we watched it together and I loved it. Then he showed me Zulu as well. We’d watch both together lot’s of times because I really enjoyed them. He died in 2015, but I have lots of happy memories of sitting with him watching those films, and I still usually will watch them both once a year or so. Then when I got a bit older, I became interested in the war as a whole and love videos like this.

[@TheHistoryChap]

What wonderful memories with your father. Isandlwana (Zulu Dawn) fascinates me.

[@lkgreenwell]

You’d love a book called “Zulu Royal Feather”, by Oliver Walker. It’s about one of Cetewayo’s chiefs - a white man! (I’d read it before the film Zulu came out, and had already decided that Natal seemed a rational destination lol)

[@pinchevulpes]

What is thy bidding my master…

[@philiprufus4427]

I am a lot older, and went with my late dad to see zulu in 1964. Like you though have many good memories of doing things with my late dad, my younger brother and I still miss him. Although, he;s been gone since 1987, so we we well understand

[@raycooke312]

likewise I still watch Zulu every year in fact that my Christmas film.

[@platonicincubi1679]

I live within 20 minute walking distance of Colour Sergeant Anthony Booth's grave. In fact, I visited his grave in January (2023). I had never heard of this gentleman until a few months ago. Can't believe he seems to be a forgotten local hero. I took some photos of his grave and intend to go back and put some flowers on his grave on the anniversary of the battle. Thank you for this video detailing the action.

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure. And well done for visiting his grave

[@StutleyConstable]

Very well done video. I had never heard of this battle. I would say, though, that the Zulu denying the British those 90K cartridges was fairly significant. Also, if Lt. Harwood wanted to get help, he should have put one of his men on his horse and sent him off while the lieutenant remained with his men. As for suggestions; how about a video detailing the siege of the Foreign Legations during the Boxer Rebellion? '55 Days at Peking' is one of my all-time favorite movies and I would enjoy hearing what the real siege was like.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Like your idea of the Boxer Rebellion. Thanks.

[@keithhallam1155]

Too many officers in this war rode away on their horses and deserted the men they had led into danger.

[@outlet6989]

So he left the battlefield with a "Horse between his tail."

[@MrBaton74]

Great video, really enjoying your channel. One of my favourite films was The Yangtze Incident, would love to hear you talk about that.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Great suggestion. Will put it on my list. Watch this space!

[@thomasfennell7838]

Another great presentation History Chap! Thank you for posting. Such soldiers as Sgt Booth make these lesser known battles worthy of being told and in my opinion, measure up to those battles of Rork's Drift and are deserving of their own film.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks, Thomas. Glad you enjoyed it. Rather like you, I enjoy the lesser known stories too.

[@melmoore6885]

Yet another fantastic presentation Chris, whatever you decide to do next, will be eagerly waited for, congratulations again on your KZbin triumph.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Mel, thanks for your support. I am glad you enjoyed this video.

[@knzjvmatc-3]

Loved it -- would like to hear your version of the career of Lord Cochrane, R.N., the fightingest sea captain. Cheers!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks. You are the third person to ask for Cochrane in the last 24 hours so I will promote him up my list. Please subscribe (if you haven't already) so you don't mss.

[@stonemarten1400]

@@TheHistoryChap yes, Cochrane please, as he was born just a few miles down the road from me in West Fife, but is not as well known as he should be here in Scotland; I’m sure your entertaining style would do him justice

[@knzjvmatc-3]

Great!

[@YARROWS9]

Totally agree. Admiral Cochrane was as successful as Nelson, and actually lead from the front. The French nicknamed him the Seawolf.

[@jakemocci3953]

Cochrane’s life could be four videos

[@11buster1000]

These small battles are only small to those not there, those that take part it is something else. I really like these lessor known battles and I hope there are more of them.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you are enjoying.

[@jfh9219]

This was really good. I have read a lot of books on the war, but this is something I must have missed or wasn't mentioned. I felt I was watching the a movie or watching the actual events unfolding before me in real life. Very well presented and informative. Great work as usual!!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Those are very kind words, thank you. I'm glad that you enjoyed. Compared to the big "film" battles of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift it is a very small event (although not for the 100+ men from both sides who lost their lives).

[@stigg333]

Another great story of the Zulu War, Booth was a very brave man and definitely deserved his VC as did all the recipeirates of the VC. Thank's for this and stay well.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment as well. Loads more stories coming your way.

[@larrygarrett724]

Another fine history lesson. I have always been interested in the Zulu and Boer wars. History that deserves retelling and remembered. Thank you!

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching.

[@alastairtopham5939]

Well done Chris. Another great re-telling of what happened in the Battle of Intombe. I had never heard of this battle before, so it was fascinating to see your report.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks, Alastair. Glad you enjoyed it. Plenty more coming your way!

[@johnroche7541]

Check out the Battle of Hlobane where the British lost 70-80 men. Sir Reevers Buller won the VC at this battle and would later be criticised for his slow progress in the Boer War. Also check out the Battle Khambula where the Zulu regiments that were so devastating at the Battle of Isandlawana would take horrific heavy casualties. The Zulu war cry at Khambula was "We are the boys from Isandlawana".

[@the5thmusketeer215]

Thanks again, Chris, for another fascinating account, very well researched & narrated - as ever… The amount of detail that you include in these lesser engagements, really does bring them to life & makes them every bit as interesting to watch & listen to, as the far more significant & better known battles that receive much more attention from Historians & Military enthusiasts alike. More of the same, please. 😊👍

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for your kind words.

[@michaelwhite8031]

These video are super. It's great to be able to get an overview of the history of the time along with detailed study of the battle and characters. I am interested in warming this era and the information is invaluable. Thank you so much.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Really glad that you enjoy the videos and how I try to put them into historical context.

[@barrymead8414]

Enjoyable, I think a lot of the Peninsular War battles are very interesting and the way Wellington turned things around and outsmarted the French are worth hearing about, plenty of different battles and tactics

[@TheHistoryChap]

Napoleonic Wars will get covered in the future.

[@chezburger1781]

@@TheHistoryChap cant wait!

[@dukeleto7787]

bro! brilliant the US is loving you history chap keep it up my daughter convinced her us history teacher to use one of your videos during study of 1812

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you very much. I love your support on my membership channel if possible.

[@grzzz2287]

Thanks for another informative presentation on a little known episode of the Zulu war. Great work as always Chris!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@bikes02]

Loving all these Zulu War uploads, keep up the good work 👍

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching.

[@andrewsteele7663]

Thanks Chris, brilliant telling of a bit of Zulu war history which I had only read briefly about recently. Great stuff, cheers

[@TheHistoryChap]

Andrew, thanks for your support.

[@jamesbishop4635]

Superb video,again. Recently discovered your channel and love your work. Keep going. James

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for your kind words of support. Glad you are enjoying.

[@andreww9252]

Another great history story, always interesting, always told with enthusiasm, well done Chris I really enjoy your vids

[@TheHistoryChap]

Very kind of you, thanks

[@robg5958]

Excellent video Chris. Thank you for your great work. I always look forward to seeing your presentations.

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@BUSTER.BRATAMUS]

Another excellent presentation. Thank You.

[@justinreilly6619]

Very interesting story, very well told (as usual!) with excellent visuals- thank-you! I'm enjoying your stories relating to S. Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the Indian peninsula and honestly, I have no particular preference. Thanks once again.

[@TheHistoryChap]

I'm glad that you are enjoying. So many stories to tell (and not always glorious ones but that is history). Will be doing some stories from India very soon.

[@tomrowe6432]

Really interesting and informative video. The mention of the 80th Regiment of Foot particularly peeked my attention. I have only recently become aware, through family history research, of the Perak War (1874-76) in which I believe the 80th served. I wonder if that little known conflict might be a suitable subject for one of your videos.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Oooh, the Perak War would be a good one!

[@ianlang4522]

First class Chris !

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks. Glad you enjoyed.

[@hazza_1978]

Hi Chris you are on the youtube trending front page on the creator on the rise part. I love your history and your british accent, I think it is fabulous I can see you put a lot of work into your videos. I hope you have a nice day.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Hi, that's great news! Delighted that you are enjoying my history stories. Plenty more on the way so please make sure that you've subscribed to my channel.

[@silasrocco]

Absolutely fantastic History Chap, and a man of your word as you said you'd cover this battle! There's definitely something about the defeats and the lesser known engagements that captivates me. My preference to add to your list would be Hlobane (2nd battle); so many personal acts of bravery, and of course the usual mix of over-confidence and down right incompetence! Keep em comin 👍

[@TheHistoryChap]

Hlobane is on my list. Watch this space!

[@philipbyfield8814]

You tell a great story...bringing history alive

[@TheHistoryChap]

That's very kind of you, thanks.

[@itsnotalwaysblackandwhite8624]

Having just come across this site I’m totally enthralled with the subject matter and the professionalism of the presenter. Given the incredible level of detail just adds to the fascination of this period in History. Lest we forget 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for your kind words. Plenty more videos planned for 2023.

[@toenhev17]

Wow! What a great story, what a man, Booth? I'd never heard of this battle before & I enjoyed your telling of it. You never fail to make it interesting 👍

[@TheHistoryChap]

That's very kind. Glad you enjoyed.

[@robertgraham1088]

I just love your channel. I have been watching a new video every night and I am about half way through your library. I very much enjoy your character profiles on the various military figures in the Victorian armies and would love to see profiles on Sir James Ronald Leslie Macdonald & Francis Younghusband who had an acrimonious dispute during the British expedition to Tibet in 1903 and 4 and a history of the said expedition. Thank you for the trouble you go to in making these videos.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for your support. Tibet expedition is on my list. Want to get some earlier Indian campaigns out of the way first.

[@williamashbless7904]

Completely unaware of this part of the Zulu Wars. Nicely done!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for watching.

[@shingerz]

Great video I love this subject even after reading lots of books on this campaign its nice to watch a good account of how things happened good stuff

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for watching.

[@mitchellmcdowell8546]

Tremendous channel! Please keep up the great work, sir!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks you for your support.

[@IanJordan-b6g]

Great story telling.ive been 2 this battle field crossed the river.only bout 6 ins at time.still the same as it was then.been 2 all the other b f.I .as well as boer war sites.great series.well told.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed.

[@1tcramp]

Many thanks for that. As always, a great story very well told. You have asked for suggestions for future topics. May I request your analysis of the role of the Black and Tans in Ireland?.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Terry, thanks for your kind words. An interesting topic that you have chosen. I have many Irish friends and will have to determine how to treat this subject sensitively as well as being challenging.

[@johnnybeer3770]

I've read the story of Ntombe , but your telling of it was fascinating . 🇬🇧

[@TheHistoryChap]

Very kind of you, thanks.

[@paulfisher3181]

Thanks Chris. Forgot about Wolsley taking over from Chelmsford. From one end of the military skills range to the other there.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@peterfeltham5612]

Wonderful story and very well narrated.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@angelachouinard4581]

I am binging on this Zulu wars series and loving it. I'm so glad to have found you. I see you have covered the Boer War and the Crimean. As with getting interested in the Zulu wars from the movie, I got interested in these by going to a double feature of Breaker Morant and Gallipoli, so I look forward to more good content.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you are enjoying. Loads more on the way. If you haven’t already please subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss new videos.

[@angelachouinard4581]

@@TheHistoryChap I did right after the first viewing. Would love to see you hot 100.000.

[@petersmyth6604]

Another great account..thanks Chris...so interesting and easy to follow!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Peter, thank you for those kind words.

[@anselmdanker9519]

Thank you for another great story.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@charlesarmstrong5292]

Wonderfully narrated and put together as always thanks once more. A singular observation on my part. It`s quite amazing how the British Army consistently managed to shoot itself in the foot in South Africa during the reign of Queen Victoria.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Charles, thanks for your support & I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

But never lost any of the wars there. No army in history has ever won every battle or skirmish it ever fought.

[@timgodderis1918]

Thank you for another great explanation. Did you ever do an episode about the battle on the Medway 1667(?)

[@TheHistoryChap]

Tim, I haven't told that story yet, but I will add it to my list.

[@nicktanner7523]

Again an excellent account....of a battle I knew little of...thank you.

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@mitch40aw]

Chris would you be able to do a story about Piper George Findlater VC ?

[@TheHistoryChap]

Would be delighted it. Not just a hero but his story encompasses the forgotten campaigns fought in India, which are well worth telling. I will add to my ever-growing list. Please subscribe to my channel so you don't miss it.

[@mitch40aw]

@@TheHistoryChap I subscribed a while ago. Also recommend your channel to some of my friends that share interests in military history. Only found out about 15 years ago that Piper Findlater was a relative of our family. As I stay near Aberdeen we took a trip to the Gordon Highlanders museum a few years ago, was worth the trip.

[@barrywebber100]

Thanks for another great historical story.

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@steveelsholz5297]

You do a great job sir! Thanks!

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure.

[@tonyhitchcock5353]

I have watched many of your videos and injoy every one of em, like most of the people who watch your videos I am very much interested in the Zulu wars, every battle lost or won, there's great heroism from the British soldier,stand out individuals be it booth,wood bullet hooky colour Sargent Bourne etc etc,I have always said I am proud English man even prouder when you read it,god bless ya

[@TheHistoryChap]

Tony, thank you for your support and I'm glad you are enjoying them.

[@oc2phish07]

A really interesting story, one I was not previously aware of, and told in a very engaging manner.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@johnfrancis2215]

Excellent documentary, thank you, very interested in the first battle of Mons, I thought the military music at the end of you're documentary was very atmospheric

[@TheHistoryChap]

Mons will be coming up pretty soon so watch this space!

[@edwinmodu3178]

very worthwhile subscribing to your channel great research, fascinating !

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks and welcome

[@bobspence2440]

Fabulous presentation, thank you!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Bob, it is my pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@fojaak]

You tell great stories about great men. Well done! The Battle of Culloden is a question.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Battle of Culloden is on my list. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss it.

[@georgeamanor-boadu6771]

Another excellent presentation. Still hoping to hear something on Sir Garnet Wolsey and the Ashanti wars. Regards

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank for your support. Ashanti campaign is on the list. Stay tuned.

[@kiwifruit27]

Loving the channel, really interesting content, well researched and enthusiastically presented

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks. Glad you are enjoying.

[@Micktyb]

Excellent thanks 🙏A battle that I had heard nothing about 👏👏

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.

[@leedsleedsleeds1747]

Another great video and always watch them as soon as I can so keep them coming lol

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed. Many thanks. Plenty more on the way!

[@KernowekTim]

Excellent. Liked. Subscribed with pleasure. A very fine channel. Top man.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for your support Tim.

[@mch12311969]

I have seen the photo of color sergeant Booth, thank you for highlighting his story as well as that of the Battle of Intombe, of which I was unaware.

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed.

[@fredazcarate4818]

As usual senior commanders failing their troops, and non commission officer taking direct command. Brilliant video and once again a true tale of bravery. Sir thank you for sharing this great video. If I may bold to ask fo more.o

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@davidwoods7720]

Many thanks as always

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for watching and your comments.

[@harryshriver6223]

I am amazed at the complexity of all the factors which can influence war, rain, politics and even cowardice. An excellent job, I love this channel and all of the history of the British Empire.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks.

[@gertvanniekerk46]

Thank you -very interesting and informative-Gert-South Africa

[@TheHistoryChap]

Hi Gert, thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@georgebrown6540]

Fantastic video and content, thanks for sharing

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure

[@colinmoore9409]

As always a good account of a a battle of nearly forgotten war. Is it asking too much for Chris Green to cover Ireland's Easter Rising of 1916, and the troubles?

[@TheHistoryChap]

Not too much to ask but I will need to do some thorough research.

[@generaladvance5812]

Hadn't heard this one. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure.

[@seanjones3489]

Well done, great detail and splendid story.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for taking the time to comment

[@nigelhamilton815]

Good content and great presentation. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure.

[@jerryc3093]

Another great video. Quite well done as usual.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks.

[@RickDeckard6531]

Another well-told nugget. Thanks for that.

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@alrude2847]

Always well researched and delivered. I can’t understand why you do not have more subscribers. They are certainly deserved. Keep it coming.

[@TheHistoryChap]

That's very kind of you. It is building and I am enjoying delivering these stories. Thanks for your support.

[@jasonbromhead5257]

Thank you. Another informative video.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for watching.

[@patrickbarrett5650]

Superb content as usual, brilliantly done. 👏🏻

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks.

[@heathfairbairn2460]

Can we have a story detailing the career of General Thomas Picton please, this war hero is being cancelled by the Welsh labour government, we need his story to be told impartially

[@TheHistoryChap]

Will add him to my ever-growing list.

[@heathfairbairn2460]

@@TheHistoryChap oh thank you, much appreciated, I live not far from where he was born,we can't let the wokies cancel this war hero as they are trying to do and you can help with your wonderful story telling, thanks

[@billybeads3328]

heathfairbairn2460 Do everyone a favour and detail WHY that happened

[@heathfairbairn2460]

@@billybeads3328 don't rewrite history silly billy

[@heathfairbairn2460]

@@billybeads3328 do everyone a favour and keep your twisted view of history to yourself

[@AgentGB1]

That was great, "small decisions, coupled with incredible courage can swing defeats into victory, and victories into defeat, the human story"

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@jonnyj4827]

Would you ever do any videos regarding the American War of Independence? Great videos by the way

[@TheHistoryChap]

Will add to my list as I think it will be very popular, especially in Britian where we don't really cover it in school.

[@donlee7028]

Thank you once again for enlightenment of this period of bravery by the men of the British Army. Soldiers of the Queen one and all.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you.

[@actionjackson1stIDF]

Very nice video. Do you have anything on the death of the Dauphin of France who was killed in the Zulu Wars?

[@TheHistoryChap]

Yes here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3_WhaKHqMuLe9E

[@actionjackson1stIDF]

@@TheHistoryChap An excellent video. Thank you so much for sending the link. Fyi, I was just in a used bookstore a few days ago and found a book titled "The Zulu Wars, A Pictorial History" by Michael Barthorp. I just started reading it and cannot put it down. I will be looking for more of your videos. Thanks again.

[@cameronbrown9080]

Great video today thanks for what you do and keep them coming 👍 😀 😉

[@TheHistoryChap]

Will do. Thanks for your support.

[@josephphoenix1376]

Excellent Episode 👍

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you liked it.

[@robertrobert7924]

I have a Snider Rifle that I load for and shoot. I was very lucky to buy a packet of 10 Snider original Cartridges that were made of coiled brass. Do you know if the early Martini-Henry cartridges were also made of coiled brass, since they were basically Snider cartridges that were necked down to fit the Martini bullet?

[@robertrobert7924]

I just found the information. Intially the Martini cartridge was made of coiled brass foil. Later it would be made from drawn brass and so would the Snider Cartridge.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing

[@mongoose858]

Excellent!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you. I’m glad that you enjoyed it.

[@PaulThorpeOfficial]

Brilliant story telling. Thoroughly enjoyed that. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching.

[@johnlustig4322]

A natural and outstanding presenter.

[@TheHistoryChap]

That’s very kind of you. Thanks for watching.

[@stephenmundane]

Great story of bravery (and, it has to said, some stupidity) very well told, as usual -- thanks. Lots of Brummies in the South Staffs, plus men from Wolverhampton, Walsall, and the Black Country like Anthony Booth VC. Both my grandfather and his father (Brummies born and bred) served with them in the two world wars, and both were volunteers in the Territorial Force. I think my grandad (who had been transferred to the Royal Warwicks at the time) would've rather faced Zulus than the tanks of the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler he encountered at the battle for the Escaut river in 1940 any day of the week. At least he escaped after being captured by them, before being evacuated from the mole by the Royal Navy on June 4th, unlike some of his compatriots who were massacred by that SS unit at Wormhoudt. The fortunes of war eh...

[@TheHistoryChap]

Stephen, I'm glad you enjoyed. Loved hearing about your grandad and the Brummie / Black Country connections to the South Staffs.

[@liverpoolscottish6430]

The Royal Warwicks knocked seven shades out of the SS Leibstandarte before they were compelled to surrender. The SS, who had never encountered such stiff resistance before were furious, hence they embarked on a senseless massacre at the barn in Wormhout. As per usual, a few individuals survived the incident, 3 I believe and they lived to tell the tale.

[@john-xo9mg]

Black country lad here most my uncles severed but out of 5 brothers only one went to the staffs the rest went to the worcesters thats from 1945 onwards.

[@vincentlavery2568]

Brilliant as usual Chap

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for watching.

[@silentwitness247]

Fascinating stuff, expertly told. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment.

[@davidcollins2648]

Did the 80 Martini-Henry rifles include those taken from the slain British soldiers? Even 80 would have made a significant difference, especially with thousands of rounds to practice with. Great video and well told story per your usual high standards.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks, David, glad you enjoyed. You are right, they might have had a few more rifles after over-running the camp.

[@andrewhaddock7996]

There is a lot of mention of the Zulu assegai, this was the throwing spear.the fighting spear was shorter and known as an iklwa.. this is from the noise it made when it was pulled out..

[@donaldhoult7713]

Thanks - fascinating and castigating the quality of many of those who ' led ' such steely lower ranks as Booth. The same were those who initially ' led ' the soldiers of Britain and France at the beginning of WW1 and. in the highest ranks ( Haig, Petain ), throughout that horrendous conflict. It was only after WW1 that the British got rid of such ' quality ' officers completely.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching and commenting too.

[@nigeldeforrest-pearce8084]

Brilliant!! Thank You!!!

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching.

[@gangleweed]

Perhaps you could do a video like this one of the Battle of Blood river fought between the Zulus under Dingaan and the Voortrekkers under Andries Pretorious that resulted in the celebration of the Day of the Covernent or Dingaans's Day on 16th December each year. What I can't understand is why at Rorkes Drift the Zulus never used the 90 Martni Henry rifles and the 90K rounds of ammo they captured as well as the rifles and ammo they also captured at Isandlwana before getting slaughtered at Rorkes Drift.....at Rorkes Drift only a few rifles were used.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for the suggestion about Blood River. You raise an interesting point regarding the Zulus and rifles at Rorke's Drift. principally the reason they didn't use Martini Henry rifles was that Rorke's Drift was fought about 6 weeks before Intombe. Of course, they captured loads of rifles at Isandlwana. The problem was that the Zulus who attacked Rorke's Drift later that day had been the reserve at Isandlwana, so they didn't get their hands on any of the rifles.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

The Zulus had lots of older rifles at Rorkes Drift. Around 1 in 5 Zulus were armed with a gun. On the circa 500 or so dead Zulus, around 100 guns were found on their bodies. Over half of all British casualties at Rorkes Drift were via Zulu gunfire. 18 out of 32.

[@gangleweed]

@@lyndoncmp5751 That's quite a revelation, something you don't read about in the tale of the Rorkes Drift saga.......changing their fighting strategy probably contributed to their demise as they didn't have the discipline of volley fire or any other rifle practice.

[@Vic-mv8iz]

Hello I remember when I was at school in the 1950s had a history lesson on Clive of India and the battle of Arcut think that was the name if you could talk about it sir

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@eamonnclabby7067]

Thank you for sharing this with us all ,sir,best wishes from the wirral peninsula....E

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed. Only down the road in Cheshire (Nantwich).

[@tonynapoli5549]

Thanks 👍

[@TheHistoryChap]

No, thank you for watching.

[@andymoore9977]

A while ago I wargamed this episode 5 times using the very popular 'Men Who Would Be Kings' skirmish rules. Sounds a bit sad but it was a very rainy Sunday. The regulars lost on each of the first 4 occasions even when I adjusted the position of the pickets to cover the dead ground properly. On the 5th occasion the all wagons were placed in a circle on one side and protected by the river. But the Zulus still won but with more many loses whilst the British fought to the last man trapped in their position. In comparison with Rorke's Drift the conclusive factor is that at Intombe there was simply no opportunity to use rifles effectively and keep the Zulus at a distance before they had broken through the perimeter. Overwhelming numbers (Isandlwana) or surprise and clever use of cover and darkness are key it seems.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Andy, thank you for sharing your war gaming scenarios and the consistent results. Very interesting, as are your conclusions.

[@mickuljatheseagull]

Great story, keep them coming. 👍

[@TheHistoryChap]

Will do. Thanks for watching.