The Mk III Ross: The Battle of Kitcheners Wood - A BML Battle Series

[@r.buckles2898]

The amount of effort and detail that goes into his videos is phenomenal

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I try.

[@535tony]

@@britishmuzzleloaders All of your videos are first rate. Your love of classic British firearms and military equipment always shows through.

[@kdoubleg]

Its like c and arsenal said. He deserved more subscribers. He will get them and then they will have a huge backlog of videos to watch

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

@@kdoubleg When was that?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

@@kdoubleg When was that?

[@USOtaku013666]

I am not even Canadian and this makes me feel Patriotic for Canada Magnificent work as always

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you kindly!

[@dirtroads.sandycoves]

My great grandfather was the company sergeant major for the 10th battalion. He was one of the 193 survivors Appreciate your effort in this video 🙌

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks for sharing!

[@johnfisk811]

I am beyond words on the quality of your work here. You have come so far. As, of course, did they. My grandfather was sorely wounded the month before at Neuve Chapelle but served until the end of the Great War. Only to serve for a third time in WW2 in the Home Guard. Bravo to you and bravissimo to those brave Canadians in who served in all three of his wars.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

That is very kind, John! Thank you.

[@guyk2260]

Watching this on Armistice Day , it is fitting we remember the Canadian volunteers who died in both wars . As ever Rob your research and presentation is impeccable . Thank you .

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

And thank you for the kind words.

[@frenchstudentA]

From 34 minutes onward, this was bloody terrifying. I've never seen so gripping a dramatization of combat in WWI. Although watching a video probably doesn't even get within 10% of what those men really felt, when I saw you pulling off your kit and greatcoat, I felt myself starting to sweat and feel a lump in my gut. The idea of leaving behind your earthly possessions, not knowing if you would ever come back to claim them, really made palpable the feeling of dread and stress some of those brave Canadians must have felt in the moments leading up to "going over the top"---and then the sheer chaos and terror of the close-combat in the darkness of the wood. All while shellfire and screams of the dying surround you. And with a rifle that has a 50/50 chance of working at best! You've done a better job than a lot of Hollywood movies of conveying at least an inkling of what it would have been like to be in action during the First World War.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Very kind words. Thank you and very happy to hear you enjoyed it!

[@stikfigz]

The first time a "colonial" force defeated a continental force on European soil. I was at sea and missed the posting of this video, and I am thoroughly impressed with its quality, as we've all come to expect from BritishMuzzleLoaders. Well done, and thank you for documenting the exploits of our forefathers and the beginning of a series of events that would truly give birth to our nation. BZ to Rob and all others involved in the production.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you! But in rushing to trumpet the "success" of those fighting in this battle, we might be overlooking things... 1, The Indian Corps fought at Neuve Chappell in March 1915 (and that was actually a victory, though obviously limited) and the Battle of Second Ypres was a loss by the same criteria....

[@99IronDuke]

Another first class documentary from Rob of BML as he looks at Canada's first large scale battle in WWI.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@vonsprague7913]

One whole hour! Well worth waiting for. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇨🇦

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@alanreid8537]

A great video. Very moving and inspirational. My oldest son recently moved to Canada and the next time we speak I will tell him the tale of these brave Canadians. Thank you for all your efforts.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

You are most welcome!

[@vonsprague7913]

Rob you have created a wonderful and fitting tribute to your brave countrymen who fought and died not just at Kitcheners Wood but throughout both world wars. I hope you are proud of your work and your splendid achievement. God bless you. 🇨🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Very kind of you to say. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Fulkerguy]

Thank you for this wonderful reenactment and retelling of the history of 2nd Ypres and Kitcheners Wood. I have heard of Kitcheners Wood other places but had never heard its story. Brave lads one and all to march forward in the aftermath of a gas attack. I have nothing but respect and awe for the fortitude, martial prowess and professionalism of my Canadian neighbors.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

It certainly was early days in April 1915.... so much to learn....

[@RabbitusMaximus]

Rob, your passion for your hobby enriches us all. Thank you for bringing history alive to us.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Most welcome. Cheers!

[@ericmcwilliams7629]

As a Scotsman the land & folk of Canada are an inspiration to me .God speed Canada.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@cattledog901]

The entire video is so damn good but from 34:50 on I was on the edge of my seat. The tension, the mood it all works so well and you do an amazing job building the story and emotion of the battle. The frantic hip shooting, bayonet fighting and narration all paints such a vivid picture for the viewer. I appreciate all the effort and detail to represent history correctly that goes into every video. One of a kind channel my friend.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Very kind of you to say. Thank you.

[@ddraig1509]

BML is top notch as always (:

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@CooperHudgins]

I was wondering when we’d get another episode about the Ross Rifle from BML, C&Rsenal, or Gun Jesus. Well done Sir🫡🇨🇦

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Here we are then!

[@535tony]

Wow! Just Wow! Very professional production.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@kylehood1657]

Absolutely fantastic work Rob! Seriously, this is better than similar content made with bigger budgets and more people. You deserve a Mentions in Dispatches if not a proper gong for this one!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Very kind Kyle.

[@derekp2674]

Thanks very much Rob. That was a most engaging and interesting history lesson.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

You are most welcome!

[@neilcampbell9383]

Hello Rob. I realise that I am not saying anything original here but that was simply brilliant. The quality of your programmes is now up there with anything that I see on TV here in the UK in the history genre. I think that most Britons hold the people of Canada in great affection and your wonderful videos can only help to reinforce those dearly bought bonds. Lest we forget indeed. Bravo!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Very kind Neil. Thank you and glad you enjoyed it!

[@fhsreelfilms]

Great work on this, and thanks for a moving tribute to Canada’s men who suffered and fought in the Great War.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers! Most welcome.

[@ezzz42]

"After the war (World War I), Marshal Ferdinand Foch, the Allied Supreme Commander, remarked that the "greatest act of the war" had been the assault on Kitcheners' Wood by the (CANADIAN) 10th and 16th Battalions." Outstanding, Sir! Kudos

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you very much! Lot's of bravery that night....

[@cefrg]

"The amount of effort and detail that goes into his videos is phenomenal" Indeed!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Very kind... Thank you.

[@slowhand1198]

We all regard it as a true boon to receive another of your excellent productions. Thank you again, sir, for your splendid efforts.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Very kind.

[@cheesenoodles8316]

Packed full of information.... a sorrowful gas incident, bravery in abundance, names and locations to be remembered.....and the infamous Ross. Great kit, the ammo pouches are my favorite.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@SmittyMRE]

Michael is a heck of a guy, glad to hear he helped out. As always, this video was an excellent production. Thank you Rob!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you! Yes, his help was appreciated!

[@horatiusromanus]

There is something really special about hearing the history and seeing someone, in proper kit, doing movement and shooting. Amazing work. I love hearing about our neighbor to the north’s action in the First World War.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you, James!

[@LtCmdrGordon]

Hello from Toronto. So happy to see this type of content, here in the city Canadian culture and history are all but gone. The scenes of you running around and bayonetting and firing in the woods looks like a lot of fun to film! Ha ha Thank you!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Fun but so much work!... 😀

[@blanktm228]

At times my attention deficit made it hard to deal with the information density, but this was certainly an informative very well made presentation. This being my first time, I want to tell you I especially appreciate the sheer volume of period photos and reenactment videos shown. Thank you.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@myparceltape1169]

At least we have the luxury to pause and step back.

[@blanktm228]

@@myparceltape1169 we do, and it is absolutely my own fault for not using it more. I just feel it would make for a very disruptive thing to pause every time I'm too slow.

[@myparceltape1169]

@@blanktm228 Maybe I don't think that I can handle to much at a time, which argues against it being your fault.

[@Tadicuslegion78]

I've heard of Second Ypres, never knew what exactly happen since WW1 history is so sparse in the US that trying to find any book that goes into battles not named the Somme or Verdun is next to impossible to find.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

So many battles great and small....

[@jigxer1]

Thanks Rob, you did an incredible job on this. The information and presentation was once again top notch. Coincidentally, my grandfather fought in the war and April 22 1915 is the day he signed his enlistment papers.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers! Thanks for sharing!

[@Groucho527]

I am very glad you included the 15th battalion CEF in the video. I served in the 48th Highlanders of Canada that carry their battle honours. To all the units that carry 2nd YPRES as a Battle Honour we will remember them!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

At the risk of being pedantic, "2nd Ypres" isn't a battle honour,....... "Ypres, 1915" is the correct name.,..... 😀 There are 4 "sub" honours as awarded to Canadian units.... Gravenstafel (Kitcheners Wood falls under this one), St Julien, Frezenberg, and Bellewaarde Ridge. Just thought you might like to know the full context, that's all.

[@guyharrison5773]

Thank you Rob. A moving, sobering, heartfelt and fantastically researched video.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

You are most welcome.

[@blainefrenette3520]

This is the best account of this battle I have heard. Thank you.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@fredflintstome6532]

Thank you for educating me in your highly detailed and passionate video made by a proud Canadian. Fantastic history was made at that time. Around the same time by my nation Australia went into action at Gallipoli.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@razorruke]

You are now my favourite KZbin personality. Thank you for what you do. Please, don't stop!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Very kind!

[@victorvandeputte1978]

I live in the village where the battle of kitcheners woods took place (Saint Julien). The former headmaster of my primary school always invited Canadians to remember and talk about what happened. I collect ww1 militaria and metal detect on the place itself. I like how you made an effort to talk about this battle.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks for sharing! I've been to your town 5 times now,.....

[@JoeEwald]

Amazing video sir! Your research and attention to detail is truly wonderful.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you kindly!

[@generalbanastretarleton6578]

Another Masterpiece. Fantastic Video

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@hughhunter4854]

Fantastic job on this video Rob. Thank you for bringing this story to us with just the right amount of detail mixed with live action.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you Hugh!

[@danbradley6553]

Sir, these videos of yours are far more captivating than anything coming out of Hollywood. What you are pulling off with the resources at your disposal is spectacular. Seeing you act out the stuff with partially-animate targets while hearing you narrate both let’s me visualize it almost like I’m really there, and transports me to my fondest memories of playing in the woods as a kid. Thank you for all the effort and the information. I hope you continue to grow as Hollywood continues its death throes.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

That is very kind of you to say. Thank you very much.

[@henryjohnfacey8213]

Fantastic. Thank you for these lectures. Greetings from Yorkshire.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@cshelley5658]

Thanks so much for this, excellent TV level documentary. Really makes a man think, especially as I can hear gunpowder, but this time exploding for fun- it was Guy Fawkes weekend in the UK.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers.

[@jon9021]

Absolutely splendid!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hamm6035]

That sir was the best video you have ever made. I'm speechless Rob. That almost never happens to me.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

That is very kind. Thank you.

[@MyRammy1]

Outstanding production. I was there about 20 years ago.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you kindly.

[@markcooper6736]

My friend you do such an amazing job. I respectfully honour your work

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MrChrisStarr]

Professional standard of presentation and production. Thank you so much Rob for bringing this story to life.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

You are most welcome. Thank you!

[@Dusty9931]

Fantastically done. Sending that first Pickelhelm into orbit....... excellent.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@Dusty9931]

It was good to see a bit on 1915, the forgotten year of the war.

[@mikekovacs8981]

Lovely story telling Rob. You make us Canadians proud.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@normantait4675]

Thank you. A great way to tell a great story. Well researched facts presented in a human way.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

You are most welcome. Cheers!

[@P61guy61]

Excellent video. Thank you for your efforts.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Most welcome!

[@MattInOzCoys]

Having only recently discovered your channel (via bloke) I am working my way through your content, which is all fantastic, but this one has just blown me away. Absolutely brilliant. Thank you.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you are enjoying things! Welcome!

[@peten6691]

Thank you. Top quality

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

You are most welcome!

[@d-cat8198]

Everything about this video is amazing. Well done! A wonderful tribute.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you very much!

[@madaboutmilitaria3630]

What an amazing presentation. Lest We Forget

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@Sandman19]

Another excellent video Rob! My Great-Grandmother’s brother was killed at Frezenburg on May 13, in the latter part of 2nd Ypres. He served with the Leicestershire Yeomanry (Prince Albert’s Own). Lest We Forget!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Indeed..... (and thank you!)

[@joeblow9657]

41:05 Love the glory shot!!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Haha! Thanks!

[@crankycommissar6207]

Another magnificent episode; I'm just blown away by the attention to detail, quality of production, and engaging presentation. It's a toss up between this, and the episode on Tel El Kebir for my favourite video of the channel. Bloody good work, mate.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you kindly! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@MrRedbeard762]

One of your best history lessons! Thank you.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!

[@danielgreen3715]

Brave Men Thankyou for sharing this with us

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Most welcome!

[@PunchCatcher]

That was simply brilliant. The research, the planning, the execution all completely top notch.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you kindly!

[@Digmen1]

I"ve always loved your videos!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@FilipDePreter]

Outstanding talk. Hope there are more to come.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

As I am able, yes!

[@pmgn8444]

Not much I can add to what other have already said. Bravo! One of your best.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you kindly.

[@hoffmiermp]

Had the privilege to cross train with an Canadian mechanized armor unit when I was with 3rd light armored reconnaissance battalion. Great group of guys and gals and their CO was a really cool cat.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Nice!

[@seanmcardle]

Nice job and well done. Respect from the ANZACs

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Likewise!

[@cgerlach1883]

Best part of my evening , thank you sir.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Very kind!

[@brickproduction1815]

ONE MAN! Alone.... fighting in the woods

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

One has to do, what one has to do...

[@myparceltape1169]

Yes, he has the presence of a regiment, or more.

[@4192362]

Excellent and very informative video Rob, astounded at the amount of detail on show.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you very much!

[@mikethomas5510]

Great stuff Rob. Advancing your technical skills & story telling

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Very kind! Thank you.

[@bigsarge2085]

Incredible. War is the best of times and the worst of times.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Some would say, yes.

[@Red-jl7jj]

Amazing video, clear storytelling, and all made interesting.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@Hambone_FN]

Fantastic work as always. I really look forward to these!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@johngreen-sk4yk]

Just watching this on the evening of November 5th in the UK,, so getting loads of extra battlefield sound effects from the fireworks outside adding to the ambiance💣 lol ! An excellent and poignant re-telling of this very important battle Rob 👏 👍

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Very atmospheric! Try the Inkerman series too!

[@johngreen-sk4yk]

@@britishmuzzleloaders Already have 🙂👍

[@jacobschultz6241]

This videos was so well done. Another battle series in such detail. I also would like to give cudos to the camera work and lighting, from the night shots to the drone work along with the split shots showing all the different robs lined up in various positions. Keep up the awesome content.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Very kind! Thank you!

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Outstanding!!!! So well done brother, you're keeping history alive in grand fashion. Cheers bud!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Very kind.

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

@@britishmuzzleloaders 🍻

[@jacoklopper4772]

I applaud you Sir! What an amazing video! Even bringing up emotions, well done.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@940jarhead]

What a fantastic video, excellent job!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@seraphx26]

Love your work, so glad that there are still people out there documenting the firearms, equipment, and tactics of the day, hope your holidays were pleasant.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you kindly!

[@chrishewitt4220]

Bravo, bravo... Rob, you've come a long way on your KZbin journey, but you have absolutely outdone yourself here. Fantastic effort and what a story! It ranks up there with the 51st Highland Division and in particular the 1/6th Gordons... love it and well done.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it, Chris!

[@joshkent4888]

Wow! What an absolutely fantastic video. Thank you so much for making this.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!

[@rwool53]

I love your videos! I am actually at Ypres today with a tour, and spent the morning at St Julien.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Hi Rob! Good to hear from you! Living the life! 😀

[@bobthompson4133]

My grandfather’s oldest brother was killed November 1914 serving with the coldstream guards.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Very sad.

[@stephendavies923]

Excellent work and production. An important reminder and lesson very well explained and enacted. Thank you.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you Stephen!

[@Badwolf75]

What a fantastic effort. Thank you again for such a great presentation.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Most welcome.

[@kearnsey64]

Absolutely outstanding! Thank you so much!!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Most welcome!

[@jamesthomas5895]

GREAT HISTORY LESSON KIND SIR: You never seem to amaze me, the Historical detail you and your staff put into these videos. Being here in the States it is a breath of fresh air to see the Great History of the Great Commonwealth. Now I know why our roots grow strong and deep. Again, THANK YOU KIND SIR

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

That is very kind,.... though, there is no staff,.... it's just me..... 😀

[@jamesthomas5895]

@@britishmuzzleloaders You SIR are truly a ONE-MAN ARMY, THANK YOU AGAIN

[@AC-kg8vy]

Another well researched, brilliantly delivered video. Keep up the great work. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Indeed!

[@keithagn]

Super interesting video, and what an incredible story. Thank you!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!

[@lkmh3223]

very well done, and thank you for the Education.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

You are most welcome!

[@dougdukes1039]

As always, much impressed with your video, the quality and the information you provide. Thanks so much.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

You are most welcome. Thank you.

[@donaldbrown4564]

Very well done. Thanks so much.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@ptonpc]

Your videos are fantastic, the research, the effort and your story telling all work together.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you very much!

[@Dave1-08]

An outstanding video. I hope you will be able to bring us more videos like this on other important battles fought by the Canadian Corps during the First World War. Keep up the great work!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Perhaps in time.... it's really hard finding trench networks to use.....

[@legioncharlie1476]

Well done! This is your best yet. Simply marvelous!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@gavinhemingway4202]

BZ. Excellent and moving tribute.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@randyhavard6084]

Fantastic video, I'm looking forward to watching your new videos as they come out and rewatching some of your old videos again

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad to hear!

[@daniel-leejones8396]

I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos, as I have a keen interest in weapons and military history, and specifically British military history, I would love to see you do a military firepower progression over history using of course your superb comparisons of such and adding your extensive knowledge on the subject, just an idea.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

There is a whole series on this called “Firepower” if you are interested…