The Epic Heroism of the Relief of Lucknow: The most VCs awarded in a single day (1857)

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Redcoat History

Redcoat History

8 ай бұрын

The Relief of Lucknow was a key turning point in the Indian Mutiny of 1857-59. In this video, you will walk with me across the battlefield and learn how the most Victoria Crosses in a single day were awarded.
Thanks to the guest Josh Provan. You can find here his KZbin channel here: / @adventuresinhistoryla...
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@high_elms
@high_elms 8 ай бұрын
Great series and very pleased you mentioned Sir Harry Pagent Flashman VC KCB KCIE…the real hero of the story 😂
@roytaylor6361
@roytaylor6361 2 ай бұрын
I love those books!
@user-ud4pn8it9z
@user-ud4pn8it9z 8 ай бұрын
Fascinating I had always thought Rorkes Drift was the action with the most V.C.s hadn't realised so many were awarded at Lucknow.
@flintflyer575
@flintflyer575 8 ай бұрын
I see a lot of revisionist history online about the Empire, Sikh's Scots and Irish blaming the English and here is a tale staring them all. Sorry lads we we were all pulling enthusiastically in the same direction.
@g.pmoore4293
@g.pmoore4293 8 ай бұрын
The Scots in particular played a large part in the building of the empire
@jamesgannon2136
@jamesgannon2136 8 ай бұрын
Of course but at the behest and demand of the British aristocracy an Empire So it's disingenuous to say that they played an enthusiastic part in it
@jamiechappell9116
@jamiechappell9116 8 ай бұрын
​@@jamesgannon2136so the aristocracy didn't contain Irishman and Scots?
@user-rc9ew3ky6n
@user-rc9ew3ky6n 8 ай бұрын
Yeah Scots and Irish at the forefront of Empire,both military and Administration.
@user-rc9ew3ky6n
@user-rc9ew3ky6n 8 ай бұрын
​@@jamesgannon2136you have just proved the point of revisionist history.
@drtroosevelt
@drtroosevelt 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the shout out to GM Fraser's account of Flashman in the Great Game.
@aleccap5946
@aleccap5946 5 ай бұрын
My great great grandfather served in the Crimea and India 1857 his medals came up for sale a few months ago, he was Water Slater of the 38th Staffordshire 1st of foot
@vonsprague7913
@vonsprague7913 2 ай бұрын
I am extremely irritated by the lack of views your videos receive. It highlights to me how difficult it is to get the deserved recognition for quality content. Well done sir, long may you continue. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧
@redcoathistory
@redcoathistory 2 ай бұрын
thanks mate
@keithagn
@keithagn 8 ай бұрын
Great story, and very well told! Thank you! Regards from Canada 🇨🇦
@reynardthefox
@reynardthefox 8 ай бұрын
very well done ,Chris, As the English, Scottish, Irish, descendants of men who fought for Britain in many forms...I must have the Iron Duke T shirt...and could ya not come up with a Scotty in. Kilt and a wee Bear bonnet...love your stories... Thanks
@jon9021
@jon9021 8 ай бұрын
Well done mate, great episode, your definitely in “Lucknow!”
@martinhogg5337
@martinhogg5337 8 ай бұрын
Great story! It is great to hear an accurate account of this fascinating subject. Well done!
@redcoathistory
@redcoathistory 8 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot. Glad you found it interesting
@adventuresinhistoryland5501
@adventuresinhistoryland5501 7 ай бұрын
Absolute pleasure to be a part of telling the story! Great job, Christian!
@redcoathistory
@redcoathistory 7 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot Josh. I’m really glad to have had you involved - always so knowledgable and easy to work with 👍🏼🙏 - a top team!
@Matty10thDVN
@Matty10thDVN 8 ай бұрын
Most ever Victoria Crosses? Thought that was at Rorkes drift? Loving the work Huzzah
@Jubilo1
@Jubilo1 8 ай бұрын
Another superb video!
@redcoathistory
@redcoathistory 8 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot. Glad you enjoyed it.
@christopherseivard8925
@christopherseivard8925 8 ай бұрын
Well told. So good, I keep thinking “;write this down !” It will definitely be on the exam!
@welshwarrior5263
@welshwarrior5263 8 ай бұрын
This story was excellent. Thank you for sharing.
@redcoathistory
@redcoathistory 8 ай бұрын
Cheers mate - glad you enjoyed it
@howelltaylor6774
@howelltaylor6774 2 ай бұрын
Thank you redcoat History for the time and effort that you put into your videos very interesting.
@redcoathistory
@redcoathistory 2 ай бұрын
My pleasure - I am determined to help keep these stories alive.
@mudyinsquall
@mudyinsquall 8 ай бұрын
Another great one! Lucknow is definitely one of the most interesting parts of the mutiny.
@generalbanastretarleton6578
@generalbanastretarleton6578 8 ай бұрын
You’ve outdone yourself once again Christian. Great Video. Keep History Alive Sir.
@redcoathistory
@redcoathistory 8 ай бұрын
Thankyou sir
@shaunjones6049
@shaunjones6049 8 ай бұрын
Very interesting thank you for sharing this. The old photo with the bones and skulls all scattered around was chilling, left to rot wear they fell😔
@joelcowan8950
@joelcowan8950 3 ай бұрын
Superb. Very well done.
@michaeldowson6988
@michaeldowson6988 8 ай бұрын
William Hall was the son of slaves liberated by the British Navy while raiding the Chesapeake Bay in 1813, and then settled in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
@robertmoyse4414
@robertmoyse4414 8 ай бұрын
Another good story Chris. Anyone know what happend to Kananji Lal?
@sherwoodforester4666
@sherwoodforester4666 8 ай бұрын
What a sensation it must be to walk in such a place knowing what went on an age ago and what our ancestors endured and accomplished.
@redcoathistory
@redcoathistory 8 ай бұрын
Yes I find it fascinating and a little spiritual to walk such historically important ground. Thanks a lot and hope you are well.
@ducthman4737
@ducthman4737 8 ай бұрын
👍 so much we never hear about.
@user-pj8oq3ns9w
@user-pj8oq3ns9w 5 ай бұрын
I thought like a later comment that Rorke's Drift was the day of the VC. That may still hold the per capita VC day.
@redcoathistory
@redcoathistory 5 ай бұрын
Rorke's Drift was the most for a single engagement not for a day of fighting.
@user-lv3er6nb8d
@user-lv3er6nb8d 2 ай бұрын
WIkipedia says Rorkes Drift holds the record for most VCs in one day . . . .
@heathercassells3338
@heathercassells3338 5 ай бұрын
I have a Relief of Lucknow Medal and letter in my possession - Royal Artillery- I was told my relative died there
@tintunbirha
@tintunbirha 3 ай бұрын
Come to Lucknow and see the place yourself. There is also a short story by India author Munshi Premchand " Raj bhakt" about Lucknow and British attempts to kidnap ( and kill) the ruler of Lucknow.
@brianhodgson9547
@brianhodgson9547 7 ай бұрын
4:35 i like that ... 'Hodgsons' Horse
@redcoathistory
@redcoathistory 7 ай бұрын
Well technically it was ‘Hodson’s horse’ but still an interesting name. 👍🏼
@tintunbirha
@tintunbirha 3 ай бұрын
All should read the two short stories by Munshi Premchand. 1 Shataranj ke khiladi.( Now made into a film starring Richard Attenborough). 2. Rajya Bhakt.
@redcoathistory
@redcoathistory 3 ай бұрын
Thanks - I think the film is availbale on KZbin. It's on my watch list.
@tintunbirha
@tintunbirha 3 ай бұрын
@@redcoathistory ..get an English translation of the stories, though I doubt the nuances of Hindi would be well expressed. Depends on the translator of course. Both stories are of the time of company's presence in Lucknow as background.
@redcoathistory
@redcoathistory 3 ай бұрын
@@tintunbirha Thanks a lot. Much appreciated.
@tintunbirha
@tintunbirha 3 ай бұрын
@@redcoathistoryFamous English singer Cliff Richard was born in Lucknow and so was I.🫡🫡🫡
@redcoathistory
@redcoathistory 3 ай бұрын
@@tintunbirha Excellent - it is a beautiful city with a wonderful history. I enjoyed my visit very much.
@davidreid8075
@davidreid8075 8 ай бұрын
Ah! Hodsons Horse...
@redcoathistory
@redcoathistory 8 ай бұрын
Funnily enough I’m just editing another video that includes Hodsons grave.
@acrobat6217
@acrobat6217 2 ай бұрын
Bro youre in my neighborhood 😎
@redcoathistory
@redcoathistory 2 ай бұрын
Sorry I missed you! Maybe next time.
@acrobat6217
@acrobat6217 2 ай бұрын
@@redcoathistoryWhen's next time 😆 ? And bro I'm from La Martiniere. Hit me up when u make that documentary.
@87shineshine
@87shineshine 4 ай бұрын
You are saying about first Indian war of Independence..the revolutionists strike against British army and their supporters with out perfect training and arms .
@redcoathistory
@redcoathistory 4 ай бұрын
The majority were well armed trained soldiers of the Bengal army.
@britishpatriot7386
@britishpatriot7386 Ай бұрын
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧
@tintunbirha
@tintunbirha 3 ай бұрын
A heroic story has been made out. Though as an Indian I can assure you that a crowd of more than a 1000 men, women ,children would have gathered around the residency to watch the TAMASHA ( i.e fun) and be part of the spectator. Soon enough street vendors would have joined to sell salted peanuts, lemonade, etc. All the while the boys of La Martiniers school would have managed the cannons at the residency as God sent adventure to " FIGHT"😅😅 the huge crowd of rebels and have their story of heroic defence written in gold.😂😂😂
@josephquirke2874
@josephquirke2874 7 ай бұрын
Why so many Irish VCs at this battle
@redcoathistory
@redcoathistory 7 ай бұрын
Hi Joseph, during the early to mid 19th century the Irish made up a large proportion of the British army - during the Peninsular war they were a third of all British soldiers. Thanks for the query.
@leggie65
@leggie65 8 ай бұрын
Campbells and his highlanders are all ye need .
@amitmangsulikar7153
@amitmangsulikar7153 Ай бұрын
Indian mutineers were lack of officers.
@redcoathistory
@redcoathistory Ай бұрын
Very true.
@britishpatriot7386
@britishpatriot7386 Ай бұрын
Lack of intelligence more like.
@Tellemore
@Tellemore Ай бұрын
Just fyi ‘Kavanagh’ is pronounced as Kavvanah and not as Kavahhnnahh
@redcoathistory
@redcoathistory Ай бұрын
Fantastic,. Thanks
@tomtaylor6163
@tomtaylor6163 7 ай бұрын
I’m American and my Ancestors fought you Redcoats a couple times. The Brit’s are great people but that current King of yours is wack
@jamesg9468
@jamesg9468 4 ай бұрын
His Majesty is more respected than any living American. Sort your life out.
@aheat3036
@aheat3036 2 ай бұрын
@@jamesg9468”his majesty is more respected than any living American”? 😂… By who and what are you smoking there my little royalist servant?… YOU go and sort your life out!
@davidking7353
@davidking7353 7 ай бұрын
so Indians fight brit invasion and empire and empire gives medals to its occupation troops
@redcoathistory
@redcoathistory 7 ай бұрын
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