General Charles Gordon (Part 2 - Gordon of Khartoum)

[@guycalabrese4040]

Wow, I'm speachless - what a story, what a man. Told by a passionate historian.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Good morning Guy, Thank you for your kind words. Please make sure to subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss future videos. kzbin.info

[@dennisbrown3532]

A story yes, a very very tall tale mixed with some real facts but very hyped to pump up British imperial Pride.

[@mikefisher2673]

Two films that had gotten me interested in British colonial and African history was Zulu and Khartoum. When I started wargaming in the early 80s I had inerest for this period and I started colecting figures after 85. Around 95 I amassed around 800 Zulus, but didn't work on the Sudan. Sometime in the early 2000s I started working on the Sudan, but it wasn't around 2012 that the Mahdis army had grown too over 2000 15mm miniatures and the British and Egyptian over 500+. Now watching your show has gotten a fire in me to march on Khartoum and save Gordon.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Smiling on a Friday morning. What a nice post.

[@quentincollins1825]

My Dad, who passed 4 Jan, would have loved your channel. His Master's thesis was about the Boxer Rebellion. I didn't see any videos on this subject on your channel..would love to hear your take. 🙂

[@TheHistoryChap]

Shame he didn't come across it. I think my dad might have enjoyed too (if he could work out how to manage a computer!)

[@historydoesntrepeatitselfb7818]

I sincerely hope this channel gets the appreciation it deserves, and think we may be seeing a new mark felton or lindybiegie

[@brickbat44]

To right mate lol

[@TheHistoryChap]

Wow, praise indeed. Many thanks. Oh and please subscribe.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@brickbat44]

@@TheHistoryChap Done and the thirst for history never ceases chears

[@ingridlinbohm7682]

Lindybiege and Mark Felton are great. The interesting thing is that they are both great in their own unique ways. One set of my grandparents were alive for these events so it's not so far away in time.

[@harryshriver6223]

A wonderfully told story about the perils of being Gordon. Woolsey certainly had taken his sweet time preparing for the expedition. Well done, amigo 👏 👍 I enjoyed the content of intrepid British soldiers in service for the empire.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Gordon was certainly an interesting character

[@xltrt]

Can't stop watching The History Chap's videos. Hoping he does some on the American Revolution.

[@TheHistoryChap]

They will be coming, watch this space!

[@omohammadi7509]

FANTASTIC WORK HISTORY CHAP, THANKYOU

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching

[@DalekSec4]

Great video as always. It was Gordon that got me into history. My Grandmother used to have a picture of him on the wall draped in black cloth (very Victorian) to commemorate his death it was that that spurred me on into learning about him when i was a kid. The pictute had been in the family for years. Sadly that picture disappeared along time ago as I would loved to have owned it today.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Iain, what a great story. Thanks for sharing.

[@jamesbinns8528]

Thanks for that personal story.

[@tripart7335]

Found this channel via his Zulu videos, loved them,I really like the way he paints the whole picture,from politics to fighting

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for those words of support. Much appreciated.

[@gregthompson3274]

Another fascinating subject,well covered and knowledgeable l live in Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺 and near the old treasury building,at the top of town,there is a statue of General Gordon ,erected by the grateful people of the then colony of Victoria ,in his memory.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Isn't it amazing how these stories still touch us today? If you haven’t already, please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzbin.info

[@andrewhart6377]

Gordon a Northern Suburb of Sydney as well.

[@joeritchie4554]

I have never heard of this part of the history of Britain. I love it because you are teaching me so much and giving me a greater appreciation of British military history. Thank you!

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@scarletkingdom2359]

This has to be one of the most fascinating wars ever

[@TheHistoryChap]

Watch some of my other videos on the fall out from this event.

[@MrPmutley]

" Khartoum" was the first real movie I ever saw as a 7 year old in a old cinema in Dodoma Tanzania in 1968 i think lol - i loved that movie , i have it on dvd and I love the line Charlton Heston utters ....." I'll have you shot !!!" - the dignity , the honour , the sacrifice were themes I never forgot - oh for pure altruism !!!! :-)

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing your memories.

[@MrPmutley]

@@TheHistoryChap thanx for reading my comment - this memory from my childhood is very prescious to me :-)

[@alicepeterson7687]

Hi Chris! Excellent video. I wanted to find out more about this because I've just read Wilbur Smith's book Triumph of the Sun, that is based around the Siege of Khartoum. Fantastic read and intense! Gordon was definitely a courageous man who refused to give way, and who should be remembered. Thanks again and I'm looking forward to watching your other videos!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Hi Alice, Thank you for your kind words. Think I need to read that Wilbur Smith book. Please make sure to subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss future videos.

[@simonyip5978]

I agree 'Triumph of the Sun' is a great book.

[@biglaw6278]

Very good presentation , thanks . Really enjoyable . A lot of work too!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it! If you haven't already please do subscribe to my channel do that you don't miss future videos. Got plans to follow up this talk with Kitchener's Nile Campaign on 1898. Also have the Boer War and Cecil Rhodes & the Jameson Raid in the pipeline.

[@HarrisonsHistory]

This was absolutely brilliant, its so hard to find great quality videos such as this that cover this topic and time period. Thank you !

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for your kind comments. What would you love me to cover in the future?

[@joellaz9836]

@@TheHistoryChap Do simon de montfort and the battle of evesham.

[@HarrisonsHistory]

@@TheHistoryChap for me anything in the Victorian era covering Britain, I feel like not many people on KZbin cover that time period

[@rockinbillyboy]

Excellent Chris!...and a great subject too. You had me captivated as always...Thank you Sir!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it. Now have to get thinking about my next one....maybe the Jameson Raid in South Africa. Or maybe I should do a bio on Cecil Rhodes...that will set the cat amongst the pigeons! Anyway have a good weekend and keep safe. Chris

[@rockinbillyboy]

@@TheHistoryChap Thank you Sir, and none better than Cecil Rhodes. :-)

[@williamschlenger1518]

Amazing how tough these men were.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@dukeleto7787]

please dont stop your a phenomenal orator my girlfriend and 10 yrs old daughter actually love it too

[@TheHistoryChap]

I’m glad that you are all enjoying it. Thanks for your support.

[@RoboticDragon]

Nice to hear a shout out to Canada and my particular neck of the woods in Western Canada

[@TheHistoryChap]

Have you seen my video about Wolseley & the Red River expedition? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWXHZqmNbb5ol8U

[@RThomasMenzel]

History is best when told as a good story, and you are an incredible storyteller. Thanks so much.

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@dougthompson9596]

Wonderfully told!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you.

[@thelegionisnotamused8929]

Wonderful content. Have just been listening to your content. I’m glad history is being remembered and passed on.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Pleased that you are enjoying.

[@angusmacdonald3220]

Very well put together. I have in front of me, a signed portrait of Gordon (in pencil). Remarkable man.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching.

[@Fatherofheroesandheroines]

Charlton Heston portrayed Gordon PERFECTLY in Khartoum. If anyone hasn't seen this movie you need to!

[@TheHistoryChap]

I’m glad that you enjoyed my story. Unfortunately can't claim any credit for the film, which is very good. Please make sure to subscribe for future videos.

[@ImperialistRunningDo]

Heston needed a mustache

[@Fatherofheroesandheroines]

@@ImperialistRunningDo he had one!

[@mevcarter6664]

Brilliant, as always. You really have a way to bring history to life by describing the personalities and relationships of those involved at the time.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Mev, that's very kind of you. Thanks.

[@xiaogeju2011]

Through the years I've learned that the history is so important not just to understand what happened but to understand what is happening...

[@TheHistoryChap]

That seems a very good outlook

[@JOHNCHENSJCA]

Gripping story, nice delivery, too!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@mickharrison9004]

Come on good people just noticed ,30,000 have watched this epic and great presentation, and surprisingly most haven't liked this top man's efforts 🇬🇧

[@TheHistoryChap]

Very kind of you. Thanks.

[@mickharrison9004]

@@TheHistoryChap always welcome Chris ,the way you present and tell your stories are amazing with them smiles you Chuck in at times along the way cheers 👑🍺

[@AlRedsoxFan]

Very well done Take care 🙂

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you

[@manuelkong10]

GREAT and Thought Provoking video Thanks so much

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@leonidaslantz5249]

Your YT channel deserves to have 100K followers.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for the endorsement. Would love to have that sort of following and will continue to work towards it (and even more!). PS. I hope that you have subscribed as I have plans for more great talks.

[@Vanjasper]

Brilliant stuff once more. I remember, as a kid being bitterly disappointed at the Charlston Heston movie. How could a soldier stand and let himself die from a paltry spear throw without firing a shot. Gordon was a religious idealist and a soldier. His soldiering never interfered with his religious idealism, but his religious idealism interfered with his soldiering.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@davidsexton6604]

Great story telling ! Really enjoyed it !

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks Dave, I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Please subscribe so that you don't miss future stories. You might also enjoy my video on the Battle of Omdurman when the British re-invaded Sudan 13 years later. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmnZdmCcbZtsjac

[@rockoosooty]

Amazing! Your knowledge, passion and a flair for telling a story are unrivalled!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Very kind of you. Thanks.

[@GrandAdmThrawn]

Fantastic presentation ❤ I need to rewatch the movie now 🙂

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it. Great film. I would also recommend "Khartoum" by Michael Asher.

[@Dav1Gv]

First class talk, thanks

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@icecoffee1361]

Really enjoyed the story of Gordon 👍🏻

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@ardshielcomplex8917]

Always impressed with your presentations, Subscribed.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks for your support. www.thehistorychap.com

[@patrickweaver7395]

Gordon was a complex character but did put his money to good use in funding poor schools and other charitable works in Gravesend Kent - still remembered.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Indeed complex and indeed put his money where his mouth was. It is easy for some folk to dish Victorian characters because they represent value sets that are different to the current age. Thanks for commenting.

[@nefersguy]

Your Gordon series is fascinating!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@michaeldefeo3030]

Great content. Enjoying the information greatly.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you are enjoying. Thanks for watching.

[@timfenton5153]

Excellent, thanks

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@lonnietoth5765]

Great Job ! It's sometimes too easy to paint a picture of someone when using only the military outcomes as a picture of someone who has failed . Fetterman ( Sioux 1866 ) Custer ( Sioux 1876 ) , Chelmsford ( Isandlwana 1879 ) . Personalities picture greatly in understanding why ? Ego , Pride , underestimating your enemy . Lack of Communication or ignoring them play a part . In the end ? The fallen are idolized and those who made the mistake and did not die like the fallen , are shamed . Ismay ( Titanic 1912 ) . Again , Great Job !

[@TheHistoryChap]

In so many respects, human behaviours and emotions play such a huge role in history.

[@solgoodman2694]

What a fantastic documentary this is! Can't wait to watch your other videos. Bravo!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks. Please do subscribe so you don't miss new releases. Have you seen my talk on the Battle of Omdurman when the British return to Sudan? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmnZdmCcbZtsjac

[@kaoskronostyche9939]

"Was Charles Gordon a slightly unhinged British Nutter with a disregard for orders and a bit of a Death Wish?" Gave me a laugh. Thanks for part two of a great story.

[@TheHistoryChap]

I had to post that question 🤣

[@crobert79]

excellent videos, deserve more subscribers and views

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@ozdavemcgee2079]

In the 1980s, The Telegraph, in Sydney Australia, had a Historical Feature page on Gordo n. I thought what a man. The tabloids version had him on his roof firing a Gardner Gun until he was overrun and cut to pieces head on pole as per in this.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing your recollection. I hope that you enjoyed the video?

[@rickcroucher]

I would really love to have a tour of your bookshelf. While listening to your talk I am constantly attempting to see what titles are stacked on your shelves behind you. I have a few of them but want to read more. Thanks for posting.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Ha ha, I need to re-organise. Drop me a line via my website with your favourite book - www.thehistorychap.com

[@jameswells554]

He lived a Life Worth Living.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for commenting. If you enjoyed please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzbin.info Chris

[@codysodyssey3818]

excellent video. immediate subscribe

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@jasonparr4275]

Great stuff!!! Cheers from Oz!!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Greetings to you in Oz! Glad you enjoyed.

[@donaldnoonan]

Well done. Thanks

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure, Donald. I'm glad you enjoyed it. kzbin.info

[@kmorton54]

I always thought Gordan looked exactly like Charlton Heston......Great book collection!!!!!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks, Keith.

[@pontecarlo4354]

Another fascinating video, thank you. I remember seeing a memorial to Gordon just inside the front door of St Paul’s Cathedral which made me wonder at the time what else you have to achieve as a British hero to be remembered further in! Apologies to Nelson and Wellington.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for taking the time to comment

[@beverleyyoung3895]

Great stuff,i mean to buy a biography of Gordon as a result of this video.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad that I inspired you to buy a biography of Gordon. Thanks for watching my video.

[@dechiatt]

maravilloso relato

[@TDubya811]

Well told. Try visiting the Imperial Museum and despite its name most of the exhibits are on the usual WW1 and WW2 which has already been very well documented. Need more content like this video covering other parts of British history.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

[@mohamedsaeed7613]

The legend of Charles Gordon was buried in Khartoum and it was the same year the Emam Almahadi passed away - 1885

[@TheHistoryChap]

Indeed. Interesting events in the same year.

[@gsmiro]

The Chinese people that survived the Taiping Rebellion thanks Gordon for his contribution to end that war in China.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for taking the time to comment

[@user-eu7xj9iz7j]

Very interesting channel for history Thanks alot I'm Sudanese, I wish if you could make presentation video about Battle of Shaykan Nov 3, 1883 - Nov 5, 1883

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks for taking the time to comment. I worked in Khartoum about 10 years ago and fell in love with the place. Thanks for your request, I will add it to my growing list!

[@jeffsmith2022]

Who was it that betrayed Gordon and why?...Thank you again...

[@TheHistoryChap]

It was one of his commanders, can't recall his name off the top of my head.

[@georgeamanor-boadu6771]

Very educative and interesting presentation. Please do you have anything on Sir Garnet Wolsey's Ashanti campaign? I'm watching from Ghana

[@TheHistoryChap]

Hi George, not as yet but it is on my (ever-growing) hit list. So please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzbin.info Chris

[@tomtaylor6163]

Interesting that Charleston Heston played Moses who diverted waters and also played Gordon who also diverted waters.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Intersting indeed!

[@johnnydavis5896]

Gordon was truly a great man.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for taking the time to comment

[@mvdmusicvideostorefreshthe3224]

Very interesting.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you.

[@amustafa999]

Great job I like this. But as a Sudanese journalist, please allow me to say a point, I think you completely neglected the Sudanese perspective regarding General Gordon and his death. The Sudanese account of Gordon's killing confirms that Mohammad Ahmed Al-Mahdi ordered his soldiers not to kill Gordon. Because he wanted him alive to send him to London to ransom the Egyptian revolutionary Ahmed Orabi and many Sudanese prisoners in the Khedive prisons in Egypt. But why did the soldiers not obey their leader, the Mahdi? There are several accounts worthy of historical documentary investigation. There is a Sudanese narration that says that Gordon refused to surrender and fought, so the Sudanese soldiers had to kill him. And there is another Sudanese narration confirming that Gordon tried to escape via a steamer across the Nile, and the soldiers tried to hit him beside the river, but he was not lucky, and he died. I'm in London now to shoot a documentary about General Gordon and I'm going to return to Khartoum to film there as well. What Sudanese historians confirm is that this painting of Gordon's death does not express the truth of his death at all, and is just a fantasy for those who painted it. I personally think that the Sudanese and British points of view should be taken into account and not deal with historical facts from one point of view.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Ahmed, thank you for adding your very thoughtful comment. You are correct that history always has more than one side to a story (and in some cases many sides!). I wish you well with your work and look forward to you sharing a link. Chris

[@DarrenMarsh-kx8hd]

I'll side with Gordon, a man of courage and principle, in fact, I think I'll hunt down a portrait of Charles Gordon and hang it in my library. Have you done a video that details Kitchener's "revenge" expedition?

[@TheHistoryChap]

I have indeed. Check out my video on the battle of Omdurman

[@DarrenMarsh-kx8hd]

@TheHistoryChap a great series, thank you for this presentation. I look forward to your next video.

[@greggouws129]

Hi there Chris. In your video on the siege and attack on Khartoum, you say that one of Gordon's military commanders opened the gates to the city. However, in other accounts of the battle such as on Wikipedia, it says that the Mahdists broke down the city gate? Interestingly, in the 1966 movie Khartoum, it shows the gate being blown open with an explosive. Can you shed any light on this? Thanks, Greg from Durban, South Africa.

[@TheHistoryChap]

I’ve responded to your question in another video.

[@haroldbridges515]

Lytton Strachey had the best take on Gordon in "Eminent Victorian." Gordon was a nut job.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for taking the time to comment

[@anthonylewis2080]

The b/w photo halfway through this video (probably "Chinese" Gordon) has a strong resemblance to Charlton Heston - easy to see why he was cast in one of the two lead roles in "Khartoum" - as for Lord Olivier, he's "something else" and I mean it in a good way.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Yes Heston & Gordon do look alike.

[@jackpayne5101]

Charlton Heston said Khartoum was his favourite film 🎥

[@fredazcarate4818]

Lad your presentation of General Gordon is worth giving up a pint or two. kudos!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@mamokilo]

Very good narration! what do you think about Leila Aboulela's Gordon account from Sudanese perspective? Around the same time Britain double crossed Ethiopia by allowing the Italians to occupy Massawa for which they had a treaty with Yohannes IV to not do that.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you. Ethiopian history is a very interesting one.

[@allanfoster6965]

Try to get to the Gordon School museum. Very interesting.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks Allan. Just looked at their website; very impressive.

[@allanfoster6965]

@The History Chap Gordon was originally known as 'Chinese Gordon' and the museum did contain his ceremonial gown, and Kitcheners Webley pistol amongst other things.

[@olliefoxx7165]

The British were certainly fantastic soldiers/sailors. They had to fight against the most diverse foes of varying capabilities. Their discipline, intelligence and will are admirable and inspirational. World changers

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching my video & your feedback.

[@roybennett9284]

sar you are all sir garnet.. regards Australia

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@markbrooks8623]

Wolsey and Gladstone must share responsibility. Gladstone for opposing necessity -- the British would have to act, and Wolsey for moving too slowly once action was approved.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Interesting thoughts. Thanks for sharing.

[@dechiatt]

si mal no recuerdo del ejercito del Madhi se recupero una cota de malla medioval usada por uno de los soldados

[@AdrianVasquez-l9c]

I've watched both parts... Great work. I am admire many of the new knowledge I've gained through them. I'm just lost on one thing. How is an image of power coveyed through an image of the time he wouldn't fight? As a powerful image of Christianity against Islam? This is a serious question.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching my video, glad you enjoyed it

[@davidwasilewski]

Is this campaign the inspiration for the (Kipling?) poem about the centre not holding and the Gatling gun jamming?

[@TheHistoryChap]

Not sure. Could have been.

[@johnphelan9702]

I don't think that Gordon didn't name the militia the Ever Victorious Army. The original leader was an American named Fred Ward and he named it I believe

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for taking the time to comment

[@johnsmith-qj2uh]

I've seen many documentaries on Charles Gordon, but nothing close to matching this level of details.

[@TheHistoryChap]

John, that's very kind of you. Have you watched my video on Omdurman? Please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzbin.info

[@DavidMoore-bl7gb]

Could it be that Gordon was sending messages expecting that there was a good chance they would be intercepted so he would indicate that he was in a better position than he was to give pause to the Mahdi's army. Whereas if the message got through that the rescue party would be aware that they were still holding out.

[@TheHistoryChap]

He may have, but it made it very confusing for Wolseley and his Nile Expedition to keep receiiving contradictory messages.

[@DavidMoore-bl7gb]

@@TheHistoryChap without a doubt, sometimes you outfox yourself if you fake out your own team.

[@11buster1000]

Loed both parts, so much better than the History Guy. 😊

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks, Darin. Please make sure that you subscribe so you don't miss next video.

[@jameseadie7145]

I was in the Corps of Royal Engineers, and there's a statue off General Gordon sitting on a camel in Brompton Barracks. I heard a story about it that when it was displayed, the sculptor had missed the tail of the camel, not 100% sure if the story is accurate.

[@TheHistoryChap]

I'm not sure either but it is a great story.

[@angloaust1575]

A true christian gentleman A martyr Maybe a fanatic But he died a hero Put to shame all those generals Who sat in the rear in ww1 and ww2

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@billshepherd4331]

Jack Higgins behind your right shoulder? Nice!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for your comment.

[@billshepherd4331]

@@TheHistoryChap Anytime!

[@the5thmusketeer215]

28:24 In this portrait, you can see why Hollywood chose CHARLTON HESTON to portray “Gordon of Khartoum.”

[@TheHistoryChap]

Uncanny resemblance.

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

I have read a huge lot on General Gordon and I don't believe the steps story I think that was thought up by the paper's to make it sound more heroic, I think it was more likely he was killed at the gates shooting his revolver at the oncoming Dervishes what ever it would of been a quick death. Two day's late after all that they arrived on what would of been Gordon's 52nd birthday the 28th January, it is still going on in the Sudan after all these years war is still very much prominent there, thanks again.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I guess we will never know but fighting would seem more in keeping with his character. The martyr scene was very popular in Victorian Britain - e.g. the last man to die at Isandlwana and the last stand of the Shangani Patrol are two good examples.

[@ricardojoseleivamachado3056]

"HERO"!!!!!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@matthewgreen3270]

wow

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching. Best wishes, Chris

[@mjcstimson]

The battle of Abu Klea was 17th January

[@TheHistoryChap]

Ooops, thanks for the correction.

[@williamthompson9393]

Gordon may have been very religious and may have disregarded orders .....but a man of principle ......can't help thinking Gladstone deserved what he got.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for posting.

[@williamthompson9393]

@@TheHistoryChap excellent presentation very impressive

[@stuartsinclair-smith9140]

Why did Khartoum fall, but Rorkes drift and Peking didn’t? Was it the betrayal mentioned? Gordon had a way more defensible position than Rorkes drift!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Good questions. I hope you spark a debate.

[@JERRYSHONDA]

only if all history teachers were like you there would only be history majors in all the colleges and universities your accounts fully sparkle they fizz sheer exhiliration like a child i see the world through the eyes of mrs geography and then mr history .ten life times is not enough to hear their stories each of todays 195 countries is first introduced by her and then he takes over. as exciting as gordon is the life and times of shamyl the lion of dagestan once i read that book by leslie branch the sabers of paradise i was hooked personally i love england for their unique role in spreading the gospel but the rest the rest is not so flattering

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching my video & for your interesting comment.

[@squirepraggerstope3591]

"'...E rushes at the smoke when we let drive, An', before we know, 'e's 'ackin' at our 'ead; 'E's all 'ot sand an' ginger when alive, An' 'e's generally shammin' when 'e's dead. 'E's a daisy, 'e's a ducky, 'e's a lamb! 'E's a injia-rubber idiot on the spree, 'E's the on'y thing that doesn't give a damn For a Regiment o' British Infantree!...." From Kipling's "Fuzzy-Wuzzy"

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing the poem & for watching my video

[@davidhull7115]

I went to The Sudan on holiday in 1978 (don't ask), and my only recollection of a historic building to see was in Omdurman, across the river. Was that perhaps the Mahdi's headquarters? Anyone know?

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching my video.

[@otghgad]

What I am left wondering .... what happened to all the enslaved brits that were taken in the fall of Khartoum?

[@TheHistoryChap]

The handful who were there were, like Gordon, killed during the fall in f Khartoum.

[@jamesquirk4999]

Today is 1O0 birthday 🎂 of great American actor Charlton Heston who starred in 1963 great action 🎬 movie Khartoum which he played brave and tragic 😥 British general Charles Gordon he starred with great British actor Lawrence Oliver who played the Mahdi.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing. It is still a great movie.

[@colinlatham5566]

1963 Charlton Heston was in 55 Days at Peking he made Khartoum in 1968

[@kbs5150]

British soldier best of the best...that said id take a marine fire team in a heart beat.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment