The Disastrous Anglo-Zulu War

[@HistoryDose]

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[@mk9650]

I was about to comment on that lol

[@braydenlovetere4545]

🤣🤣

[@spenceramey406]

It's okay, I knew what you've meant lol.

[@HistoryDose]

@@spenceramey406 thanks, was kicking myself! the first sentence 🤦‍♂

[@lkgreenwell]

Is there an original quotation?

[@GEL0_12]

Craziest part is a solar eclipse during the battle, like what are the odds.

[@RKNGL]

I guess the sun had to set on the British for them to loose that battle.

[@brendandunphy6706]

it was so many black people they brought upon a solar eclipses

[@elnegroqueteladatodoslosdi6701]

@@brendandunphy6706 haha black ppl funni

[@obi-wanjabronii3049]

@@brendandunphy6706 low iq joke

[@user-dp6yi4qz2r]

@@brendandunphy6706 That’s so wild 😭

[@MorroTreece]

The British were equipped with Martini-Henry rifles, the fired a massive round. Can't imagine what it took to just charge into a line of British soldiers, volley firing that thing.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

In reality there was very little charging. The grass was around 3 ft tall. The Zulus mostly crept forward, going to ground using the cover of the grass, undulating ground, the donga etc. It wasnt like how it was depicted in the movies. When the Zulus saw a volley fire about to come they ducked for cover, then moved forward during the reload. That was how it generally was.

[@rolandhawken6628]

No that bad for the Zulus the Martini-Henry in MK1 and 2 form jammed easily as they attack in large numbers it would very quickly turn into hand to hand .

[@gravygraves5112]

@@spencermurphy5796 I'd be more worried about the Martini though, fires faster and further and far more precise than those other guns.

[@spencermurphy5796]

@@gravygraves5112 not really Henry rifling fouled faster than the enfield rifling, the Martini action also had a hard time extracting the brass foil cases used in the MKI and MKII Rifles. If anything the Snider Enfield its predecessor was more deadly as it was a breechloader firing a .600 ball in a .577 case coming in at around 515 grains and later reduced to a 480 grain .577 ball. The enfield muzzleloader was by far more accurate than the Henry rifle and during civilian rifle matches the Henry rifled firearms were superbly outmatched by rifles with enfield, whitworth, gibbs and rigby rifling. Most Henry rifle shooters had to take a brass case bend it to a 45 degree angle and blow into the breech to allow their moist breath to soften up the fouling in the barrel. Also after repeated firing the Martini Henry would get too hot to hold. There are many documented instances of using wet cloth on top of the barrel to keep it cool in a firing line scenario.

[@piterpraker3399]

@@lyndoncmp5751 That must have been incredibly frustrating.

[@newalbion1497]

People do realise that Shaka Zulu literally Genocided all around him and absorbed what was left of the African peoples into his ranks ! This is how he grew his empire so incredibly large. He literally waged war on all surrounding African tribes and all who stood in his way were slaughtered. He was assassinated by his own brothers because of his blood lust and paranoia.

[@samanth.]

He didn't genocide women & children, he just took their land, cattle & wives & kids,

[@zondiveronica821]

Like Europeans didn't do the same maybe even worse

[@kev95]

True. He was a nasty man.

[@samanth.]

@@kev95 just like Winston Churchill & George Washington

[@kev95]

@@samanth. Yes.

[@Shadow3-9]

Imagine being a Brit and hearing the Zulu chants, and then seeing chaos unfold as tens of thousands of Zulu charge in your direction… bone chilling.

[@TheSaintberzerker]

I'm sure they were just fine.

[@jeffmilroy9345]

They had their harsh criticism of US king cotton slavery to defend them as their stay and fortress.

[@l_Pleiades_l]

Tell they see the crank powerd machine gun b like a scene from the last samurai lol

[@Viljoen7]

Imagine being a Zulu and seeing Brits invading your home with guns and bayonets.

[@Britishadow]

The british would loose but theyd have way less casualties than the zulus

[@klcmd]

"It will be endured by millions of Zulus who speak still in the old tongue... sing and dance in the royal tradition... and tell stories of a great kingdom that, for a moment, triumphed against the British Empire." Beautiful line.

[@dan_mer]

The entire population of the Kingdom was around 100 000 people These millions are imaginary, just like jaguar pelts.

[@mthunzidumakude1182]

every word of it was true as it is beautiful! we've never forgotten that terrible/ beautiful war. We may have lost, but our parents do not let us forget the day we made a God bleed!

[@cravenmorehead7717]

@@dan_mer lol ok pal

[@hardboil8658]

@@dan_mer modern day Zulu people number in the millions

[@chilliam00]

@@dan_mer Check his top pinned comment he corrected himself he meant leapord not jaguar.

[@TheWestIsDead]

Fun fact. One of Napoleon's grandsons died fighting against the Zulus while serving in the British army.

[@derpeth2101]

Lmao good

[@manicabawse2867]

@@derpeth2101 what a shame

[@joeblow5662]

Yay soo fun !! 🤡

[@MrMoraleTop5]

@@manicabawse2867 not a shame at all, they invaded claimed land and forced a war where the people wanted peace, every death on that end was warranted

[@moonstone3578]

@@MrMoraleTop5 It happened allot back then get over it

[@buffdude4281]

I’m a student of history and you guys have been killing it lately. Definitely my favorite, and imo the best history channel on KZbin.

[@elistavinger3059]

facts

[@antonatherley1872]

@@elistavinger3059 same here

[@chhitijrana2572]

Watch kings and generals

[@elistavinger3059]

@@chhitijrana2572 I do, but the format isn't as engaging. It's a good channel but for my money History Dose is better.

[@paymeindro]

Weird history is good too.

[@lwazisibindi5129]

This deserves a high budget film.

[@fred9098]

Contact a film producer and refer the idea.

[@knovusdaprodigy4146]

There is a movie about this is called Zulu Dawn it's from like the seventies

[@earlleeruhf3130]

I watched Zulu dawn just a few weeks ago. It seems to be a very accurate film.@@knovusdaprodigy4146

[@ryanm.3393]

@@knovusdaprodigy4146 seen it as a child,was cool

[@ZionCrafter]

So does the Battle of Adwa in Ethiopia. Epic.

[@scottwarwick7514]

My Great Great Grandfather, Charles Sparks, was one of the few survivors of the Battle of Isandlwana. He was ordered by his commanding officer to ride on horseback to the nearest British outpost, to notify the rest of the army of the severe loss suffered by the British. Still have his medals, notes and other memorabilia. His son, my Great Grandfather, served in both WWI and WWII as a career soldier. His fields of battle included the Somme (Battle of Delville Wood), German East Africa and then North Africa in WWII. Interestingly, my Great Great Uncle on my father’s side (George Warwick) was also in the Somme with the South African brigade, albeit in a different unit. He was lucky to come out of that battle with nothing more than wounds, as the Battle of Delville Wood resulted in around 766 men of the 3150 man Brigade being killed, and only 750 or so making it out unwounded. George Warwick actually faked his age in order to join, something which purely speaks to the era. My family and I still live in South Africa.

[@Soulflytribe04]

Amazing story. And to still live in South Africa nowadays shows a great deal of resilience and bravery too.

[@tiagojohannes5920]

@@Soulflytribe04 tf u Talking about ? We have a better life style than the poms lol. Sure it’s going downhill but so is the rest of the planet

[@scottwarwick7514]

@@tiagojohannes5920 Haha, you just gotta live here to understand hey 😂 people think we’re crazy, but at least it’s never boring down here

[@scottwarwick7514]

@@Soulflytribe04 Our roots are deeply entrenched here. My family had already been here for over two generations pre-Zulu War

[@Soulflytribe04]

@@tiagojohannes5920 Hey, how can you be South African and be named Tiago? Portuguese diaspora?

[@manqobalinda4091]

As a zulu, I want to personally thank you for your deep in-depth research, you have inspired me greatly, thank you for respecting my peoples history and sharing this

[@ClaimClam]

Hopefully in the future your people will not be caught lackin

[@fearless798]

@@ClaimClam 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ndumisosigwaza3055]

I’m Zulu and I can tell you it’s chiraq in kwazulu natal today 🤣🤣pistols have replaced the spears

[@fearless798]

@@ndumisosigwaza3055 we can conquer each other but no one else smh

[@joaoguilherme9034]

Pay respect to the dead people for me please

[@naledimyabi2686]

As a Zulu South African who’s been subscribed to this channel since the earliest days, I’m happy to see our stories told. I’m so grateful for this channel. Consistently producing well researched high quality content is not be easy. Keep it up History dose crew.

[@HistoryDose]

Thanks for watching!

[@dannyarcher6370]

Do you think he will do one on the Mfecane? I doubt it. Not the correct narrative.

[@weirdo4653]

Your people are great warriors💪

[@naledimyabi2686]

@@weirdo4653 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@vipashbharadwaj6580]

My nickname is Zulu, my family and friends often refer to me via that name which was given to me by my brother. I'm proud and thankful to have a nickname with such a rich cultural history, and i carry it with pride

[@thisisengland3503]

Remember watching Zulu with my dad when I was 10 and being on the edge of my seat the entire film in reality it must have took some balls to hold the line the battle of rawkesdrift

[@Stoffies123]

As a South African, this video was amazing! I just wish our department of education and government wasn't as secretive/hushed about this time periode of our country(ies). We barely learn about the Brits, Zulus, other African tribes or the Boere. It's really sad because the government acts as if nothing ever happened wich is just wrong. We south africans should be proud of who we are. We all should understand that are ancestors did wrongful things. Me, a Boer, wil admit that atrocities were committed, but so should british and Zulu descends. We should be proud to see how we have changed. Anyways I'm getting sidetracked, just annoyed that we only learn of this stuff in one term.. Edit: I have just been informed by someone in the replies that you do learn about it in Grade 10 Topic 4 in the CAPS curriculum. Though I do not know the extent of the teaching. Also to clear up some misconceptions, I stated that we "barely" learn about it, not that we don't at all. If you want to know more you should feel free to research it (P. S. I do still stand with my statement that we should be taught more about the time frame as, as far as I'm aware it is only in one topic and in Grade 10 History is a choice subject. Would be nice if they taught us it in Grade 9 or 8, where History is a subject you have to take)

[@Wonderkid44]

Love this perspective, hopefully people come to have this view more.

[@glorytoamerica6332]

Yeah the problem about learning about in any depth is subversive people in society use such instances to justify the break down of the culture, it’s happening all over the United States

[@al3xander353]

Don’t apologize for your ancestors. Revere them.

[@Stoffies123]

@@al3xander353 I don't apologize for nor do I revere them. You need to remember that at that time it was the norm. Racism and other modern society values weren't a thing. In there eyes they were doing the right thing. So too did the Brits and Zulu's. History is a fascinating thing, I wouldn't call any of the major players in the struggle for south africa, or Africa for that matter, necessarily evil. Instead of being mad and hating our and others ancestors we should be mad at the times norm and look back at history to see how things have changed :D Well I geuss it depends on how you mean revere

[@JamesSmith-ny2gb]

Based anc taking colonisers land

[@DragonballBlack]

This was gorgeous storytelling

[@-et37-]

What a crossover

[@redoctober3316]

I wacth ur videos blackscape :D

[@XxXenoZzZ]

I never expected to see DB youtuber on a history channel

[@davidm5172]

@@XxXenoZzZ yeah same

[@dpt6849]

You here? 👍

[@sirborkington1052]

Other casualties of the opening battle: Over 1,300 killed: 52 officers 727 British regulars 476 others including: 343 African Natal Native Contingent 133 European Colonial troops A lot of the time when I hear people cover the Battle of Isandlwana it seems like people often ignore the other troops. Maybe because a victory over only British forces is sounds more impressive or killing of other African and colonial troops is harder to sit with.

[@sludgerat444]

Thanks 🙏

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Nyezane was the opening battle that day. There were actually THREE battles on January 22nd 1879. Everyone knows about Isandlwana and Rorkes Drift, but few have heard about Nyezane (Inyezane). This was actually the first battle that day, taking place in the morning, and involving Pearson's Number One column with around 2,000 men vs around 6,000 Zulus. It was a one sided British victory. The British suffered just 17 killed vs 300-500 Zulus killed.

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

It was costly for the Zulu army as well, 5,000 dead and wounded.

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

@@lyndoncmp5751 Wut? Only 17?! Damn thats even more lopsided than rorkes drift. Here's another one, not against the Zulu's, but fought with the Afghans, Siege of the Sherpur Cantonment, Frederick Robert's troops only lost 33 killed compared to 3,000 on the Afghan side.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Bullet-Tooth-Tony Yes, very lopsided victory. There was one Gatling gun at Nyezane though so that helped. I didn't know about that other battle against the Afghans, so cheers for that. I'll have a read up. 👍

[@nekhumonta]

It’s brave that they stuck together facing such a powerful adversary. The British Empire, much like the Romans before them often used the tactic of divide and conquer. Basically making one tribe fight the other to spare British troops. They didn’t manage to do that with the Zulu.

[@zelenskythegaynazi8680]

The so called British military is still allegedly powerful as they arrogantly speak about facing Russia and China when their army personnel can't even compare with an English premier league game

[@factsbykidd4765]

Or the Sudanese Mahdists. They’re the only people who beat the british off every square inch of their country, which also happens to be the biggest country in Africa. They held it for 14 years from 1884-1898. The British came back when Al-Mahdi died, and they were able to divide the state into civil war.

[@animatorofanimation128]

​@@factsbykidd4765 It's not that the Mahdi defeated the British, it is that the British wanted nothing to do with the conflict. At the time Egypt was technically under British (and Ottoman) rule but the British really only dealt with the economy and military of the central beurocracy in the region (basically the highly urbanized parts of modern Egypt: Cairo, Alexandria, etc) and left the governship of Sudan to the Egyptians. Obviously this went terribly for the Egyptians, but that worked out well for the British since it meant a weaker and more distracted Egyptian government, and the British only sent a couple of small half hearted expeditions at this time. Only after the French tried to claim the region of Sudan with a small expedition did the British actually send an army to crush the rebellion (which it did) and the much larger British force forced the French to concede Sudan to Egypt (and by extent the British). The Mahdi's campaign against the Egyptians was incredible and intense, their campaign against the British is practically non-existent. The second the British decided to commit to ending the rebellion, they did and and the war wasn't even close

[@ElGrandoCaymano]

@@factsbykidd4765 Afraid that's incorrect. Chinese Gordon was actually in the service of the Khedive of Egypt and Sudan at the time was an Egyptian/Ottoman Colony. Lord Gordon commanded the Egyptian forces there, not British. In 1885, Sudan was under control of the Egyptians, which is why the Gladstone government didn't bother to intervene. When the British Empire did arrive in 1898, the Sudanese were decisively defeated.

[@benshiotsu8553]

Cause the zulu killed everyone else in the region lol. Don't have much divison if every other tribe is dead.

[@mthunzidumakude1182]

As a Zulu man, who has watched this channels videos for so long, i am beaming with pride to see my people featured here. Thank you so much! All the way from Margate, KwaZulu-Natal!!!!

[@ben________3156]

I hope you are happy and healthy.

[@garybrown4385]

The History of the Zulu people should never be forgotten. The Zulu history is long and rich..

[@bradleypenrith]

People love to kiss arse🤣

[@dannyarcher6370]

Do you beam with pride about what your ancestors did during the Mfecane?

[@mthunzidumakude1182]

@@dannyarcher6370 No. Does that answer your question?

[@eduardobullen7473]

I just can’t understand how beautiful and well done the images are. Must take a lot of effort and dedication and I hope that this channel will surpass 1million subs one day cause of that

[@ryangunniers2475]

The best history channel on KZbin strikes again

[@ShivamR34440]

Probably not the best yet tho,atun shei films is the best

[@timelkin838]

@@ShivamR34440 imma check that out but this is the best I've come across

[@abdishakurgeedi5737]

i quite like epic history tv, good for a napoleonic era fan like me

[@ryangunniers2475]

@@ShivamR34440 It’s the best ive found! I love the small details in history that aren’t typically taught about! So channels like History Dose and SideQuest are my favorites.

[@WhoTFareyou2]

@@ShivamR34440 idk this dude literally does all his own artwork for these videos. Most of those pictures you see of pirate ships battling and what not are paintings he did. Kinda insane but I know nothing about the channel you named so maybe they do that too

[@Ironpyrites]

In the book "Great military blunders" Geoffrey Regan he gives a good account of the Battle of Isandlwana, the crux being an obstinate quartermaster who refused to give out ammunition to soldiers without a chitty despite the Zulus being a few meters from them.

[@timmyteehee9490]

WE HAVE RULES AND WITHOUT RULES WE ARE LITTLE MORE THEN TRIBAL SAVAGES *gets fucking speared*

[@justusP9101]

@@timmyteehee9490 Well, that is what makes a person more than an animal. Dignity and loyalty to the greater good even in face or certain death

[@timmyteehee9490]

@@justusP9101 more like lawful stupid

[@expressrobkill]

@@timmyteehee9490if you read on in the history the Zulus then suffered manny more defeats until they lost the war, war is pretty horrific and rarely has an uplifting message.

[@loolfactorie]

@@justusP9101 lol, lmao

[@MarvoloSalazar]

From this African, I really love how you narrate your videos man. Its always so immersive to me. One of the best history channels on KZbin

[@loods2215]

I'll never wrap my head around how damn spectacular these videos are. From the research to the script and the narration, and from the illustrations to the animations and sound design. And you keep getting better! Unbelievable!

[@isingwer]

You have an amazing knack for telling incredibley depressing stories in such a captivating and emotional way. I'm so glad you you do what you do, telling the stories the defeated never got the chance to tell

[@naledimyabi2686]

I wish I could like your comment more than once

[@thalmoragent9344]

Facts man, last stands like this are truly something

[@johngrimsley5864]

I show this to my 10th grade AP World History students, they really loved it. Thank you for making engaging content.

[@btsnake]

I just get done rewatching one of my favorites from this channel only to find out a new one is coming out? And it's about the Anglo-Zulu war too, no less? Very cool

[@Solkerash]

I can’t help but find it honorable that the Zulus even stood up to the British. Even when it became clear they would probably lose, they still fought ferociously.

[@ElGrandoCaymano]

Good job as always. It should be pointed out the Frere attacked without having any authorisation for London. At Islandlwana, the British didn't "flee" but conducted several last stands and rear guard actions and tried to then fall back in good order to the river, but were out of ammo and overwhelmed with the offices dying in battle (Chelmsford was not present). One of the Zulu army 'horns' then surged to Rorke's Drift, but were held back by 150 men of the Welch Fusiliers winning 11 Victoria Crosses, one of the greatest last stand defences in history. This battle demonstrates the bravery and determination of both sides in the war. Kambula was the largesst and most decisive battle of the war, at which now many of the defeated Zulu soldiers became disheartened, left the army and returned home. The final rearguard stand of the war was at Ulundi, but the army had been broken at Kambula. Both Kambula and Rorke's Drift should have been emphasized more, especially Kambula, the largest battle.

[@waynenash6008]

Small correction, the soldiers at the drift were the 24,the, 2nd Warwickshire regiment,

[@Yes_Fantasy_419]

After the humiliating and crushing defeat at Isandlwana, the British would learn and never underestimate those they considered "inferior". After this battle the Britsh would show no mercy to any Zulu warriors.

[@RW4X4X3006]

Bad deal all around.

[@finlaymiller5801]

But the zulus turned out to be inferior fighters …

[@alexholloway9847]

@@finlaymiller5801 They had inferior weaponry , forces and understanding of European tactics and might However as actual on the ground fighters Zulu were far superior in physical strength , athletics and hand to hand fighting. Their terrain and ways of life made them extremely durable

[@UndeadSlayer5]

But the Zulu don’t surrender so the British will have to kill all of them

[@prointernetuser]

@@pigboy2402 inferior technologies =/= dumb

[@OSKolweni]

I’m super excited for this 1!!! 😄 finally talking about my home country …. Keep up the great work bro!

[@harrybarlow541]

Would love one either on Waterloo/Trafalgar or Gurkhas (hell I would even pay for it)- you guys are incredible and no matter what content you post I always will support !

[@SafavidAfsharid3197]

Why on gurkhas though? There history is not that long and their prestige rose only after the british made them martial race after they stayed loyal to British after sepoy mutiny.

[@harrybarlow541]

@@SafavidAfsharid3197 look up Gurkha VC winners in World War Two and their stories and tell me that wouldn’t make a good video. Even the Sepoy mutiny would be a good video !

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

@@SafavidAfsharid3197 They fought many epic battles

[@khas8049]

@@SafavidAfsharid3197 not only Gurkhas, the Sikhs were also loyal to British... what are your thoughts on them?

[@khas8049]

@@SafavidAfsharid3197 they remained loyal to the oath they had taken......once a man breaks his vow his dignity is gone.

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

4:43 Even a soldier armed with a gun would've been terrified at the sight of such a massive army.

[@Robert-hy3vv]

Yeah being outnumbered 20-1 has that effect on people, not sure why you would say armed with a gun as if that makes up for the number difference lol.

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

@@Robert-hy3vv I guess because the British regiments could fire from a range of 1,700 m with a Martini Henry Rifle so you would think oh i'm safe from here they won't get close for a while

[@lesdodoclips3915]

@@Bullet-Tooth-Tony- although it’s “effective range” was only 370 m

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

@@lesdodoclips3915 Ahh ok, i stand corrected

[@Rboy23]

@@Robert-hy3vvbecause they had never lost before ?

[@samazwe]

I was born and raised in a village about 10km from Isandlwana...the artwork is beautifully accurate! Made me emotional and yes, we still speak the tongue and sing the ancient songs❤

[@HistoryDose]

Thanks so much! We put a lot of effort into getting those details right :) ~Chris

[@brother_van3409]

Learned about this in middles chool (from south africa) and it makes me happy to see a production done this well about an often overlooked conflict.

[@alexs5792]

Awesome content, love the way you present history and the artwork is amazing. Minor note; the Zulu would've been wearing Leopard pelts, not Jaguar pelts. Jaguars are endemic to South America and are much larger than their smaller leopard cousins in Africa. Keep up the great work! 🙏

[@adambradley2209]

You guys touched on it but the career of Sir Garnet is something that would make for a fantastic episode. His resume is almost unbelievable and for better or for worse he’s at the root of a lot of conflicts that exist today.

[@yawdjin129]

He was Govenor of Gold Goast (Modern Ghana) and defeated our Zulus, the Asante Empire. I was actually surprised he was also in South Africa. He must have learned how to do it from defeating the Zulus.

[@nomadicwolf6132]

Wow, that was awesome. Whoever is in charge of video production & editing is very skilled. Great narration, too. Words are well paced & carry the emotion of the story. Thanks for better education than school!

[@imperatorscotorum6334]

This might just be my favourite history channel on KZbin. You don’t just simply present us with information we could read for ourselves on a Wikipedia page, you combine music, visuals, narration and sound effects to make it something emotionally engaging for the viewer. This is how history is meant to be taught.

[@BHuang92]

Lt. Bromhead: [shouting at Zulus] Well, what are you waiting for? Come on! Come on! [The Zulus begin another musical war-chant.] Bromhead: Those bastards! They're taunting us! Adendorff: [Realizing what the Zulus are really doing, he begins to laugh] No, you couldn't be more wrong! They're saluting you. They're saluting fellow braves!

[@mrblobby6284]

that didnt happen though

[@cyanideinmycereal1077]

@@mrblobby6284 Great movie tho.

[@s.wvazim6517]

@@mrblobby6284 it did for Cecil j rhodes at his funeral over 200 matabele worriers singing aloud bayete inkosi

[@remobothic]

@@dalitsobanda1032 OK, Zambian

[@blackyout7824]

@@dalitsobanda1032 oh shit you were there?

[@Gallizur]

"They disembowel them, as to allow their souls to escape through their stomach. Lest the Zulus be haunted by a trapped spirit." Metal.

[@mungwebongumenzi1070]

"uShaka was crazy, but he was on to something, sent by our ancestors" Kusho Mina.

[@jimmy_junk]

Seriously, this has me on the edge of my seat. This kid now’s how to tell a story. This is just some dude on KZbin and it’s far better than your average DOC. you see on TV… plus have of the allotted time isn’t spent on commercials.

[@Frosty_tha_Snowman]

Still want a video for Spartacus and the Third Servile War. Not that I think you've forgotten - I just reallly want to see how that will play out with your beautiful art and masterful storytelling.

[@bubblegumbabeface6629]

That was absolutely fantastic. The production value, the drums, the narration. I was literally on rhe edge of my seat terrified

[@Samwise_01]

Man what a hidden gem of a video, this honestly had way better editing and writing than a lot of documentaries on paid streaming platforms. You sir have gained yourself a well earned sub

[@views_by_mali]

This was a beautiful video😭. I felt the love and dedication put into this. And as a South African I appreciate the telling of this soo much😄🤩👏🏾

[@mattgrandich3977]

Islandlwana of those last stand battles that really captures the popular imagination. @6:10 Imagine that Zulu commander’s tenacity to take two bullets to his body and still hurl his javelin into his enemy’s chest.

[@ZimkitaRampai]

That was incredible. The Zulu commander was so brave and fearless!

[@NASkeywest]

“Your land and home were never really yours, it was just your turn “

[@MarylandMarshmallow]

Idk, I think of all places Africa is the last place to use that “quote”. Africans go way back.

[@dumbro4984]

@@MarylandMarshmallow Failing to see you point.

[@MarylandMarshmallow]

@@dumbro4984 Keep failing. I’m sure you’re accustomed.

[@dumbro4984]

@@MarylandMarshmallow Lol insulting me instead of trying to explain your point? Or the lack there of.

[@MarylandMarshmallow]

@@dumbro4984 Africans are thought to have the longest standing history of all demographics. As Africa is supposedly the motherland of all humans. The land will always belong to the Africans and in turn humanity as a whole. But this is an opinion as I stated that (I THINK) this way. So don’t get offended by my comment. You’re probably thinking about the colonization of Africa I can sense it based on your initial comment. But once again it is an opinion.

[@Strat-Guides]

Oooh this one looks good... It will be like Christmas tomorrow morning!

[@dilpreetsingh70]

You guys are amazing story tellers, please could you guys do some sikh warrior stories it would be honor to have our history told by your channel

[@Grogritark]

I would love to hear some Sikh warrior stories! I have never heard any before as an Englishman. Could you recommend some?

[@praetorianstride5948]

I (American) found a movie about this battle which was amazing. The Battle of Saragarhi.

[@praetorianstride5948]

It’s not amazing what happened to them, but the mentality and good nature.

[@dilpreetsingh70]

@@Grogritark The battle of Saragarhi 21 vs 10,000 is something I always recommend or the tales Hari Singh Nalwa aka Baghmar (Tiger-Killer)

[@ggtt6122]

@@dilpreetsingh70 Chamkaur and the siege of sirhind was also impressive

[@SafavidAfsharid3197]

First Siege of bharatpur or anglo-mysore wars would be interesting. Though i would burst my heart open if someday you make a video on battle of gangwana in your channel's epic art style and narration.

[@biryanibro]

agreed

[@jaymorgan7728]

Disastrous? We got a great classic film out of it. Totally worth it!

[@Joseph_Uzui]

Back at it again with a quality video, one of the best history channels on KZbin

[@Nahvalr_]

Small, almost insignificant detail. But Jaguar pelts wouldn’t be worn by the Zulu people. They would adorn Leopard pelts. Regardless, still great content!

[@HistoryDose]

Kicking myself. Check the pinned comment :/

[@pato2200]

Yes. A leopard wouldn't change its spots.

[@oluhamilton2121]

Just getting ready to say ' There are Jaguars in Africa?'.

[@pato2200]

@@oluhamilton2121 actually people drive all kinds of off road vehicles there.

[@porothashawarma2339]

@@pato2200 😂

[@conorpokall8809]

Terribly underrated channel. You did this deeply complex and astonishing piece of history justice. The animation, the naration and the music. You humanised all sides while simultaneously pointing out the tragic and terrible ways of the colonial past. You have seriously created an amazing documentary here and I truly hope ye get the credit you deserve for it! Kudos, keep the amazing content coming!

[@muzak913]

i have been to isandlwana and i must say, the atmosphere is unlike anything ive encountered before. its an eerie but stunning place

[@mthobisizuma5499]

Goosebumps! I'm a South African, Zulu to be exact. I must say this is so accurately narrated, and really beautifully captured. WOW!!!

[@rustlemyjimmys]

Agreed! But more importantly... you sir, have some very brave ancestors in your past! It's great that we can jointly look back on conflicts like this as what they are, important pieces of our history, but, still history! Unfortunately there are a lot of people who apparently just want to turn these comments sections into arguments and sow divisions 😕

[@MthokoMpofanaTV]

Unjena umlando kunabazi umlando kwaZulu? Bangasitsheli umlando ekungasiwo.

[@dumblederp9684]

Ew

[@mordekaiser2026]

@@rustlemyjimmysthose guys were significantly outnumbered British, so what's brave about it?

[@rustlemyjimmys]

@@mordekaiser2026 lol

[@andrewofaiur]

The best thing that happened to me this year is finding this channel. Gold mine is an understatement.

[@janteo1]

i think it's funny in a dark way that they we're fighting late 19th century guns and cannos with spears and bows

[@yani2499]

The fact that Cetshwayo made it back home without a scratch is always great news. What conversations did he have with the queen in those walls ? Would've loved to hear from him.

[@turdferguson2839]

The battle of Isandlwana is almost identical to the battle of the Little Bighorn, a superior, more advanced army doesn't take its primitive enemy seriously and suffers a massive defeat and then uses that defeat as motivation to crush the primitive enemy. Amazing how history works around the world.

[@68Tboy]

@ Turd Ferguson I could be wrong, but I believe the Sioux had repeating rifles while the 7th Cavalry had single shot.

[@z00mer]

Yeah I though they had many of the same weapons that the Calvery had, either bought or stolen from the US. Plus, weren’t the Lakota much better at riding horses? And Custer ran his smaller group into a much larger Indian force underestimating them either way and not realizing until it was too late.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

This is a myth. Chelmsford DID kind of take the Zulus seriously. After a recon force got onto trouble the day before and requested assistance, Chelmsford decided to take a strong force out, and to keep a strong force back protecting the camp and to be further reinforced by Durnfords men, who he ordered up to Isandlwana from Rorkes Drift to help protect the camp. That doesnt seem to me like Chelmsford didn't take the Zulus seriously.

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

@@lyndoncmp5751 Little did Chelmsford know that the band of zulu's he intercepted was only a feint, and the real force was lying in wait.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Bullet-Tooth-Tony, Id say the Zulus that the recon patrol got engaged with the day before, on the 21st, was not a feint but a flank guard. I guess we can call it a feint in the sense of drawing attention away from the main impi, but they weren't luring Chelmsford out. The Zulus did not plan to attack Isandlwana until the 23rd, so you don't try and lure out a force two days before. Nor could the Zulus have anticipated that Chelmsford would have sent half his force out. In fact according to the Zulus, they didn't even know Chelmsford had left with such a large force that morning. It was still dark and there was no fanfare departure.

[@thenops8664]

As a Zulu I can agree, we still speak the old tongue, and still speak of our ancestors and they victories and defeats. I love history, like they say those who do not know they history are doomed to repeat it. Better to know and do better and get a gun lol just kidding 😂😂 but history is fun

[@mthunzidumakude1182]

Mfwethu!!!!

[@s7robin105]

When all else fails adopt a few tactics from your enemies lol

[@praetorianstride5948]

As a Native American, I wonder how things could be if we had a few dozen crates of M4 carbines to send Columbus on his way. But that is why I like to learn about other cultures.

[@BarryB.Benson]

@@praetorianstride5948 the history of the Native Americans is very fascinating to me

[@thenops8664]

@@praetorianstride5948 sometimes I wish I had a time machine just so I could give them AK-47 just to level the plain

[@alimgraham7803]

Thank you for giving so much info on Africa’s history. You may know or never know how much this means to some and what it just did thanks again. I’m subscribed and will continue to support your channel and it’s content.

[@bradleypenrith]

Mate it's South African history. If it's a a video about a French king we would say French history not European. You don't have to be so ignorant.

[@alimgraham7803]

@@bradleypenrith lol shut up it’s still Africa clown whether it’s south, north, west, or east. I see why KZbin only notified me of the likes🙄✌🏾✋🏾

[@thatguychris5654]

If only they all could sit down for a cup of tea....

[@anthonyc7116]

Perfect timing, I wanted to watch a documentary on this and it showed up in my feed hours later. This did not disappoint, thank you 🙏🏼

[@drop_that_bass]

I've only just today discovered this channel and I wish I had sooner! I wrote my graduate school capstone on the Anglo-Zulu War and I must say this video does a great job of encapsulating it.

[@Jimdixon1953]

Lord Chelmsford never commanded an army again after this however he was made Lieutenant of the Tower of London (a ceremonial role) and took part in other ceremonial duties at court, so it didn’t totally kill his career. Apparently he was a favourite of Queen Victoria which helped.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Durnford was largely to blame tactically for the Isandlwana defeat. He was ordered up to the camp to reinforce the numbers there, and the camp orders were to act strictly on the defensive. Durnford blatantly ignored his orders, brought the battle on and his decisions from the moment he arrived compromised the 24th Foot.

[@Jimdixon1953]

@@lyndoncmp5751 That’s interesting because generally people are quite sympathetic to Durnford because he was killed in the fighting so couldn’t justify his actions later and by all accounts fought effectively during the battle. Do you think Chelmsford was to blame at all? He wasn’t at the camp but was in overall control and criticised heavily in the official report.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Durnford was lionised in the film Zulu Dawn, so that's what his current defenders are influenced by. In reality Durnford was reckless. Not only did he disregard his own orders and the camp orders and go on the attack, but he forced the poor rocket battery 3 miles out, tried to get 2 companies of the 24th Foot to follow him out, ignored the advice of Natal Carbineers who informed him he was riding straight into the Zulus, but his tactical decision to make a stand 1 mile out at the donga basically lost the battle. This forced Pulleine to keep the 24th Foot line extended out in support of him (Durnford told Pulleine he expected the 24th to support him). When Durnford heard that the rocket battery had been annihilated and its commander killed, he ordered one of the survivors to go fetch the commanders body, even though the survivor was on foot and Durnford had a spare horse. Durnford left the survivor in the lurch. Then at the donga, though brave, Durnford decided to remain right to the end instead of riding back to the camp to organise a rally point. In his earlier haste to chase after the Zulus, Durnford did not even bother to establish where his own ammo wagon would be located in the camp when it arrived, so when his men at the donga began running out of ammo and riders were sent back to camp to fetch more they couldn't even find their own ammunition wagon because Durnford didn't know himself where it was. Chelmsford deserves blame for beginning the invasion in the first place, but I don't see what else he could have done after the recon patrol got itself in a pickle and requested help. I don't think he could have ignored their request for help, or sent out a token force. Remember, it was thought the main impi was in that direction.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

I should add as well that Chelmsford left 6 companies of British infantry at the camp, plus the Royal Artillery, around 100 other armed mounted men and sent for Durnford and his 250 armed mounted men. This should have been enough to defend the camp. Had Durnford just arrived at the camp and remained there, then a much tighter more condensed firing line would probably have been enough to see off the Zulus. The hill of Isandlwana itself was a perfect wall protecting their rear, with only the 'saddle' area needing to be plugged. This could have been done by Durnfords 250 men, leaving the 6 infantry companies, the Royal Artillery, Colonials and NNC defending the front. During the morning false alarm, camp commander Pulleine chose a close in defensive position just in front of the tents. Then Durnford arrived and upset the apple cart, and Pulleine was compromised because Durnford was technically the senior officer.

[@jahbless4ever]

This history piece shows that superior weapons wins wars.

[@adam.2004.4]

I was close, I guessed it was the battle of Rorke's Drift.

[@HistoryDose]

You're always pretty damn accurate with your predictions! :)

[@adam.2004.4]

@@HistoryDose 😎

[@kinkade186]

The entire video is wonderful but that single moment where it's honed in one that exchange, spear versus revolver was incredible to imagine. The discipline and focus after being shot twice to hurl a spear accurately and strike the enemy is mind blowing.

[@Sandlin22]

What's more mind blowing is believing that specific event actually happened opposed to it just being a Hollywood take.

[@jdb47games]

@@Sandlin22 Indeed. Who is supposed to have witnessed and written down what happened?

[@cskinner0129]

Had me confident that the Zulu king was all noble and stuff and then dropped the line at the end, "he came to power by killing his brother and a clan of women and children."

[@jh565bb]

Oh and 2 million people in his campaign to take said land which he ruled like a tyrant, they had it coming, people often like to act like the tribes colonial empires took down were innocent and harmless, they rarely were. In fact countries/continents like Africa did slightly better under British rule, given the technological investment and quelling of civil wars. The British themselves were tyrannical but every country was back then, it was invade and conquer or be swallowed up by another empire, something the British knew all too well.

[@GrahamMilkdrop]

I'm so glad they included that line and that people noticed! It is fashionable these days to view the victims of colonialism as innocents.

[@chinedumaduekwe6188]

@@jh565bb “counties like Africa” says a lot about your mindset and the fact that you’re not educated or specialized enough to make such a statement. The African continent as a whole didn’t do better but worst because of European colonization. They are many proven and educated facts pointing to this. P.S kings and queens in Europe killed many to get to/keep their power.

[@7reload777]

@@GrahamMilkdrop They we’re victims of colonialism and the fact other foreign tyrants came in to steal land and resources from the natives doesn’t exclude the fact they invaded and took land that was not theirs.

[@olivereagle4760]

@@jh565bb Africa is a continent and most countries did not benefit from colonial rule.

[@killsmith]

I appreciate how there is much less bias in this version of the events, it paints both sides as brutal and savage fairly equally. You don't see that from big companies doing documentaries.

[@tomatoheadfd]

This was an amazing video, these stories hurt so much. It makes me tear up and crushes my soul. But they need to be told, and need to be remembered. Thank you for telling it with such amazing art.

[@buffdude4281]

You guys should do a video following the Kievan slaves sold by the Venetian slave trade to the Mamluk/Seljuk Sultan and how 20 years later they defeated the mongols in an epic tale of revenge and one of the few times the mongols ever lost. Amazing video as usual!

[@acanadianknight7269]

I love this content so much. The visuals are staggering, the storytelling is incredible and the real world history put into an amazing and engaging format hits just right every time. Make more stuff. I think I’ve said it before but every time you upload it just makes my day.

[@thembibuthelezi8427]

As a Zulu person I thank you for the time you spent on this 😊😊😊😊😊

[@cw4608]

I am curious how Zulu names beginning with mb or nb are pronounced.

[@nonya1100]

Brilliantly done! Was able to do a History tour about South African History and visited Isandlwana, but this made me feel like I was actually there during the attack.

[@boladenon]

I've never seen a historic event been narrated so thorougly and vividly. You made it both immersive and entertaining. Congratulations.

[@irish-italianintrovert.8600]

This was a very interesting and cool video to watch. I hope you talk about the Siege of Alesia. A.k.a Julius Caesar’s final battle of the Gallic War.

[@billybob5337]

The British Empire was all over the place. North America, Australia, Africa, India, Middle East, Southeast Asia. The first Empire that truly linked all of the Continents. Although it never officially controlled South America outside of Guyana, it still did indirectly through loans later on.

[@jancombrink529]

Amazing video, from a South African fan! Please do more on frontier wars of South Africa. The Anglo Boer War is also very interesting!

[@kimashitawa8113]

I love how you tell these stories, the art and music combined with the larger than life narrative. This is what i always wanted from the historical movies, but alas... Speaking of the Boers, the Anglo-Boer wars are also a very interesting topic to cover.

[@tristanchristiansen9054]

sadly we get a bunch of white actors flipping around with dub step in the background

[@jaybee9269]

Yes; the British invented the concentration camp in the Boer War, having no other answer to guerrilla warfare.

[@gravygraves5112]

@@tristanchristiansen9054 Huh?

[@CoramDeogenua]

"Im gonna run more guys at them than they have bullets" 190iq shaka zulu

[@traiascacodreanu4553]

If only fighters were as easily produced as a weapon with munition.

[@CoramDeogenua]

@@traiascacodreanu4553 it takes 2 days to train an idiot how to gang up on someone with a pointy stick. It takes months to train a solid military unit. Cope as hard as you can

[@1mnot4rrogant90]

@@CoramDeogenua It doesn’t take anything to teach someone to stand as far back as possible and pull a trigger. This is why only plebs uphold the British empire.

[@traiascacodreanu4553]

@@CoramDeogenua Cope? You think I actually give a shit about the Zulu Kingdom.

[@muntadar1655]

@@CoramDeogenua they were better off modernizing but that's easier said than done..

[@stevevassallo4323]

Jaguar pelts??? Wrong continent.

[@GhlobPong]

@@stevevassallo4323 how did this get pinnned

[@pequenoperezoso3743]

@@stevevassallo4323 es un error bastante menor, confundir los jaguares de américa con los leopardos de áfrica

[@stevevassallo4323]

@@pequenoperezoso3743 No es verdad amigo

[@Frages.]

pin of shame....

[@Frages.]

@@stevevassallo4323 History: Makes a detailed, in-depth documentary on the British invasion and massacre of a peaceful indigenous nation Some random idiot named steve two years later : "erm they didn't have jaguar pelts, they had leopard pelts"

[@livecarsonreaction]

"Zulu delenda est" - Marcus Porcius Chelmsford

[@jaybee9269]

History jokes, man!

[@sirandyw9654]

Early South African history is just bursting with gems like this! Absolutely bloody magnificent video! 10/10

[@starkilr101]

I did not know a lot about the subject, just a few things here and there, so thank you for making this video. I always love stories about two armies crashing and I love to understand how each one functions as individual units and as a United Arby

[@hi-uf2od]

This is amazing I'd love to see a video on the events of the 1857 Indian Rebellion!

[@samuelhain2712]

0:42. British conquering others for their empire, BAD. Zulus conquering neighbouring tribes for their empire GOOD

[@mk6315]

Ayo we was kings an shit das rite

[@nealkelly9757]

That isn't very woke of you to point that out 😡

[@buzter8135]

@@mk6315 very original.

[@mk6315]

@@buzter8135 when I hear something else meme worthy you’ll be second to know

[@samuelhain2712]

@@nealkelly9757 - "Woke" = RACIST, anti-white, anti-male, anti-straight, anti-common sense.

[@GenXPower]

This may be my new favorite channel. The narration is outstanding. The diction and cadence of the script keeps me engaged. I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation.

[@mr.guzwee7695]

It's like we're right there

[@chino7287]

Captivating narration coupled with phenomenal artwork creates your masterpiece. Bravo!

[@jamie8032]

besides the usual assegai spear and cow hide shields, the Zulu warriors also had another weapon called an isawa, a solid wooden club with a bone crushing knob ontop. The canvas pith helmets the British wore offered no protection against it.

[@TheMega98765]

Yes you right. It's spelt "isagila" though, still commonly found and can be used as a walking stick too.

[@Mtho_Dude]

@@TheMega98765 I think he was going for "iwisa"

[@cairozulu6700]

Very proud to be the descendant of courageous warriors that fought tooth and nail to defend our kingdom against heavily armed British soldiers,

[@mattc6979]

Holy moly you guys did it again! The suspenseful pacing, gravity of storytelling, stunning visuals, and mind-blowing audio design are all so well done. History Dose you guys always do service to these tragic and terrible affairs that need to be passed on lest we forget. I hope your channel continues to grow, if only to get more of your epic artwork lol. P.S. you actually did the zulu war chants, and I wil forever cherish you for this

[@HistoryDose]

Thanks for the kind words! And yes, those are authentic Zulu chants kindly provided to us-see the description to check out Siyabonga’s channel!

[@doctorj7112]

Great Story Telling. Just imagine a Lunar Eclipse happening at the exact moment you are pillaging your enemies in the heat of battle. That must have been epic

[@BravoCharlie]

This was excellent, thank you for the production quality and insights. Can I suggest putting a few seconds of pause or space between your ending lines and the crash straight into a sponsor advert, would have been great to sit with for even a few seconds, you're making high quality art here.

[@joshpickering5039]

The visuals and storytelling on this video are absolutely brilliant. Subscribed 😄

[@kellieb23]

I can't stress enough how much I love this channel

[@MrLolx2u]

Tbh if the Zulus were quick to abandon their spears and instead used the tactics of Crazy Horse, the kingdom might not fall and even hold the British at bay. If you look back at Little Big Horn, Crazy Horse's men was fighting the same style of the Zulus where he had some of his footmen hailing rounds after rounds at Custer's position then he had his other cavalrymen raining shots from flanks with their lever-action rifles and retreating and then coming in again in a hit-and-run formation, much like the bull's horn formation the Zulus were using. So for the Zulus, if they were to use the same tactics and learn how to use more of the modern firearms like the Lakotas, he could have held on way longer and even possibly eek out a win as he has more men to toss into the fight and with comparable firepower with his advanced envelopment tactics, he could just shoot the static British all week from 3 sides and then wiping every column out without much difficulty. Shame that they wern't actually pretty well trained with modern firearms and as people said, "never bring a knife to a gunfight", much less a short spear.

[@hardlyworking1351]

Great video, excellent quality Feels like a little bit of a biased portrayal of the 'peace loving Zulu', but other than that i liked it. Nice to see a video which covers the history beyond Isandlwana and Rorkes Drift.

[@Jalenlane93]

They were peaceful compared to the British empire who murdered, pillaged and stole the Zulus ancestral homeland.

[@hardlyworking1351]

@@Jalenlane93 Its all relative really isn't it, The Zulu Kingdom was an Empire in its own right, Soshangane, Ndebele, Ngwane tribes all absorbed or wiped out. 1/3 of the British army at Isandlwana was made up of local native fighters, why do you think they were fighting. I'm not making excuses about anything, just think this video gives a slightly misleading impression of the Zulu Kingdom, it was one of the most warlike in Southern Africa.. which is why it was so successful against the British.

[@Jalenlane93]

@@peepeepoopoo2749 They fought hard and killed a lot of British soldiers. The British just had a technological advantage.

[@Aron-ru5zk]

@@Jalenlane93 why do you think there were thousands of people from other tribes and Zulus still loyal to the kings brother who were eager to point their spears at the Zulus as soon as Britain gave them the opportunity?

[@Jalenlane93]

@@peepeepoopoo2749 Well they had more experience with firearms and more resources and men to throw at the Zulus.