The Battle of the Nile 1798 - Admiral Horatio Nelson annihilates the French

[@stephenbesley3177]

Aboukir Bay. Excellent seamanship in maneuvering around the French who thought they were invulnerable. After Trafalgar a masterful victory for Nelson. The L'Orient blowing up must have been a hell of a spectacle

[@TheHistoryChap]

Totally agree.

[@inigobantok1579]

This was Nelson's greatest victory. This Mediterranean fleet of the French Navy was its best battle group. D'Aigalliers was the best French Admiral available and not as incompetent as Villeneuve and its crews are not as inexperienced as those that will fight at Trafalgar.

[@soulmod63]

I'm learning more about our history at the age of 61 through watching your channel for the last 12 months or so Chris, than I ever learnt at school & university combined, keep up the good word

[@oc2phish07]

Great comment and I agree wholeheartedly. Wonderful channel.

[@郑颍]

How sad that you went to poor quality schools and university.

[@soulmod63]

@@郑颍 what a pathetic comment

[@southerneruk]

Never stop learning

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for watching my videos

[@jon9021]

Excellent episode. A much forgotten battle. I have read that men who had served at the Nile (obviously before Trafalgar took first position), where treated with the greatest respect by those who had not fought there.

[@TheHistoryChap]

That's very interesting. They certainly deserved it.

[@iroscoe]

Those that were there minted their own medals , there are also commemorative weapons from the period Nile dirks with Egyptian style handles and hilts all worth an absolute fortune now .

[@Dictatorswagger]

As an Egyptian I'm glad that you include the French campaign of Egypt, Bec there was a story about it in Arabic!!!! Love you!!!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment

[@coult001]

As an old salt I am greatfull for this story, I new about it ofcourse but you, as usual, filled in a lot of unknown detailes! Great historical research! Thanks!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bullettube9863]

The search for the French fleet by Nelson was epic! It took weeks of hard sailing to cross the med, and then back to Sicily then back to Egypt to find the French. All the while nelson had to keep up the morale of his officers and crews. He drilled his men in gunnery, and seamanship and by the time he joined battle with the French his fleet and their crews were in top form. The British may have been outgunned but they out shot the French two to one with accurate gunfire that was so bad that French ships actually sunk, something that only rarely happened. The British also surprised the French by rescuing so many men instead of leaving them to drown.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@martinhogg5337]

Great story! Explained well the battle and tactics. Many details that I never knew. You are doing great work here retelling British history.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for watching

[@maxreed2343]

YEEESSSS, the one we've been awaiting for since last week from ya, Chris dear chap, and you did NOT disappoint in the least, NO, sir. I had known sorta some of the basics about this one, the Battle of the Nile, but BOY did I absolutely need this video from you to both wow me with the facts of events prior to it AND give me yet another splendid history lesson about one of Nelson's greatest Naval victories before of course the one which established him truly in history, and sadly a martyr due to him being killed in it, being of course the colossal triumph at Trafalgar. Thirteen French ships lost/captured, including when the flagship itself ka-boomed mightily, 5000 Frenchmen killed, including sadly a ten year old boy who was amongst the casualties of the French flagship's explosion, and 3000 more taken as POWs, while us Brits and the mighty Lord Nelson lost NO ships whatsoever despite 800 casualties killed/wounded... screw footnote establishment before Trafalgar, THIS, the mighty nighttime fought Battle of the Nile, can well and truly be re-established as a much more deserved place in history, for it hadn't've been for Nelson's excellent leadership methods and the tactics he used to make his fleet was ready for said event, old Bonaparte's Egyptian campaign coulda resulted in VERY different outcomes for us Brits' Empire, but nope, thanks to Nelson the SOAB's intents in Africa were ended in truly dramatic style once his fleet was lost to our guns. And you plan to do a special video about Nelson himself soon? PLEASE DO IT, man, I'd LOVE for you to do that, cos apart from particular ones of his Naval battle accomplishments, including the Battle of Cape St Vincent as well to go with the big ones of Trafalgar and the Nile, I hardly know ANYTHING diddly squat about Nelson's life before all that, so hell yeah, if you do a video about our Naval hero boy whose statue proudly stands at Trafalgar Square in London, WE'LL BE READY FOR IT, yes, sir

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it. Yes Nelson is coming in a few weeks. Before that...the Battle of Copenhagen.

[@maxreed2343]

@@TheHistoryChap Oooh, that would be the one of 1801 where our boy Nelson and the British once again won a stunning Naval victory, this time being against the Danish rather than old Bonaparte and the froggies of France, correct, Chris old chap? Cos I do now know, after only literally just looking online, that there are a few historical Copenhagen battles. But hell yeah, THAT one, the 1801 one of Nelson vs the Danes, BOY will I so be looking forward to one from you before the special video on Nelson himself. Seriously, YOU are just about the best man we could ever need for British military history giving on here, am SO glad I've found your channel, can blame the Dad's Army videos you've done for that really, haha, but now I'm really enjoying giving myself history lessons on particular campaigns I had absolutely no clue on, certainly those us Brits were involved in

[@gordonpeden6234]

I can smell burning paint, and the smoke is making my eyes water. Well done sir!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks.

[@koalastralia]

Thank you Chris. My Scottish 4x great-granduncle, William Riddick (1763-1808) was on the Zealous. He received a silver medal for his participation in this battle. (William is mentioned in the 1994 book 'Nelson' Heroes'.) This video is the best I've seen on the Battle of the Nile. (William's 2x great-grandnephew was the Titanic's first officer, William McMaster Murdoch 1873-1912).

[@TheHistoryChap]

Very kind of you, and thanks for sharing your family story

[@DarrenMarsh-kx8hd]

You've described the carnage very well, I cannot imagine a worse place to be than below deck on one of those French frigates, getting repeatedly battered from a British broadside, it must've been terrifying.

[@TheHistoryChap]

It must’ve been horrific to be below decks during these battles

[@DanielGreen-j4c]

I find it interesting that the British at the time had figured, kill the crew and take the ship. The French and most other countries believed to hit the rigging and disable then have the enemy at your advantage. The sad truth is that made for very hot work but meant that the huge splinters banging around inside the hull of a cramped ship of the line would do utterly murderous work to gun crews and sailors inside the ship and still leave it requiring just a few holes patched up. Terrible warfare but, bugger me if it wasn’t effective warfare.

[@tonypetts6663]

The boy stood on the burning deck., Whence all but he had fled, Twit! - Spike Milligan. The boy stood on the burning deck, The crew were playing cricket, The ball shop up his trouser leg, And stumped his middle wicket! - Eric Morecombe. I knew both as soon as you mentioned them.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for commenting

[@davidupton-v4u]

Nelson....what a leader...such heroics....

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@mch12311969]

Another excellent video, Chris. I learned about this battle when I was in university and took a course on Revolutionary and Napoleonic France.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching

[@UhtredRagnarsson1949]

First Agincourt; then the Nile, followed by Trafalgar, then Waterloo, It's no wonder they don't like us.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Speaking of Agincourt and Waterloo, these are both coming soon on my channel

[@PeterOkeefe54]

There are no better novels than O'briens Aubrey-Maturin stories...fantastic

[@TheHistoryChap]

The Hornblower series is a pretty good rival

[@edforbes1563]

Bolitho ain't bad either

[@sureshot8399]

I agree, certainly no better naval novels that I have read anyway - and I have read most. The quality of the writing and character development is next level compared to Forrester, Kent and the rest.

[@jlmfoy365]

​@@sureshot8399I agree, the sheer use of his prose is unmatched although I do love Alexander Kent ( Douglas Reeman ) and CS Forrester.

[@albertliu1068]

Excellent analysis with great details. The battle of the Nile was a masterpiece of tactics and of command. Nelson found the French fleet at dust. Most fleets would have paused for orders and reformed their lines but not Nelson's, his captains knew precisely what he expected them to do and they sailed straight in and did it - all but two of Napoleon's ships were destroyed and none of the British! The battle of Nile made Nelson once for all the national hero!. Nelson was wounded in the head and went back to Naples where a new chapter in his life with Emma Hamilton began. By the way, it was said that the explosion of the French flag ship 'L'Orient' was so loud that it was heard as far away as Alexandria. Another interesting fact is that Nelson's coffin actually was made from the mast of the ' L'Orient' !

[@TheHistoryChap]

Watch out for this weeks, video all about his life and career, and that coffin

[@albertliu1068]

looking forward to it👍

[@eveb446]

I love British history. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MANIKO5]

Another fine addition.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@jeremypnet]

I noticed one of the French ships was called Tonnant. She was one of the nine ships captured and she went on to fight for the British as HMS Tonnant at Trafalgar.

[@TheHistoryChap]

You are correct

[@michaelnicholls3651]

One word for you sir; Bravo! You are compulsive viewing for history buffs and casual viewers alike. Please keep up the good work. Thankyou.

[@TheHistoryChap]

That’s very kind of you thanks

[@andrewsteele7663]

Thank you, Chris, I am truly gobsmacked by your telling of this part of history. Being a soldier and never having anything to do with the navy. I was completely unaware of this amazing event. Your research and knowledge deserve an OBE, but alias I cannot bestow such an honor. When I receive your notification of a new story, I have to find the time that allows me to sit and take it all in. I hate it if I have to leave the telling halfway. Thank you again, truly brilliant,

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching

[@Thomo2461]

Amazing story. Read like a boys own adventure story. I have listened to this a few times just to grasp what a one sided battle this was. The initiative shown by the British captains is amazing. It showed that Nelson's tactical ability and prior planning paid dividends on the day for the senior service. Thanks Chris for a great story.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@nilo9456]

I've read more than one account of the Battle of the Nile, good to get a reminder. Thanks

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching

[@davidgray3321]

A number of years ago I was at my parents house, and found a bag of what I thought was only coins, but in there was a gold Nile medal, for a man called Mullin who was on a ship called Audacious , which I think was mentioned in this film, I know that one my great grand mothers was Irish, I think from Dublin, and I think my paternal grandmothers family was originally from ulster. The rest of the family are all Scot’s. I don’t know if Mullin was a relative or not (I hope I have spelt his name correctly, I don’t have the medal to hand to check but I still own it) the medal depicts Britannia and Nelson, and the French flag ship blowing up.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for sharing

[@Katmando376]

I think The Batte of the Nile is certainly Nelsons greatest hour. The carnage of battle must have been horrendous.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching and for commenting

[@howardchambers9679]

Well, I never knew that! The poem that is. Although the rest has long slipped my memory, learned it in junior school in the 60's when the maps still had a lot of red on them.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@PeterOConnell-pq6io]

Imagine an sudden explosion so vast both sides are so stunned they temporarily stop firing at one another mid-battle!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@mattp7828]

So pleased you mentioned Patrick O'Brien such a good writer and i would urge anyone interested in The Royal Navy in the Napoleonic period to read his novels.

[@TheHistoryChap]

It’s my pleasure. Great novels.

[@ludwigderzanker9767]

Perfect, Chris! You, Sharp and Hornblower, I enjoyed and I learned as ever. The government did not right with Nelsons beloved. Thank you for this piece, best regards ,Ludwig

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@gazza2933]

Oliver Hardy (of Stan & Ollie fame) believed he was related to Thomas Hardy RN. Nelson was a brilliant military tactician. Probably the greatest naval commander of all time. Maybe I'm slightly biased. My grandfather was born in Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk. Fascinating video. Thank you. 👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for sharing that interesting information and your local connection to Nelson

[@georgefspicka5483]

Thank you for adding to my knowledge concerning this time in British naval history. I find it absolutely fascinating.

[@heathfairbairn2460]

Thank you for this story it has a link to my town, Nelson gave the Church a pieces of the French flagship which sits proudly in the church until today, the town is Milford Haven

[@iroscoe]

Part of the mast was fished out and given to Nelson he had it made into a coffin for himself , so part of L'Orient is now under St Pauls Cathedral .

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing that link

[@wilsontheconqueror8101]

Excellent coverage of a historic naval battle! Well Done Britain! 🇬🇧 That had to be a loss of thousands or millions of Franks for the French. Those ships of the line were massive investments for these countries and not easily recovered.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@markdschedler]

Thank you. You tell a great story! I appreciated the sketch and artwork. Your organization is great. I could go back easily and I find parts I wanted to play again. Can’t wait for your next video.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@harryborsalino1276]

A most interesting video! As a fan of Horatio Hornblower since my teens and of Lucky Jack more recently, this aspect of history has always particularly fascinated me. Well done, Sir!

[@TheHistoryChap]

It’s my pleasure

[@seanford2358]

I live in Shepperton, Surrey…one of the local islands in the River Thames is known as Pharaoh’s Island…it was purchased by the Treasury after Nelson’s victory at the Nile and given to him as a gift by the nation. It was known as Dog Ait Island until the late C19th. All of the houses that are on the island have Egyptian names.

[@TheHistoryChap]

How interesting! Thanks for sharing

[@squigmcguigan8965]

A great story. Brilliantly told.

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure

[@simonnoble7589]

Enjoyed your true story of the battle ... You present so so well .... Thank you for your work

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@harryshriver6223]

Excellent job, amigo, I really enjoyed the content of this video and learning more about Nelson. He was certainly a clever individual who is not afraid of threading the needle, literally. I am looking forward to your next endeavor, gracias para todos!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Harry, I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Next in this particular series will be the naval battle at Copenhagen. I've also got some great stories coming in my members-only channel.

[@Andrew-is7rs]

I loved the trivia at the end as much as rehearing this amazing battle. I will always remember that thank you

[@TheHistoryChap]

It’s the trivia that we all remember!

[@jessebartlett2325]

Fantastic video, love it. HMS Bellerophon is such an interesting ship and deserves its own video and it captured Napoleon Bonaparte at Rochefort after waterloo.

[@Clipgatherer]

+jessebartlett2325. From where “Billy Ruffian” transported “General Bonaparte” (for the British refused to acknowledge his title of emperor) to St. Helena.

[@robertpatrick3350]

There’s a fantastic book about Billy Ruffian by David Cordingly

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jessebartlett2325]

@TheHistoryChap I have a awesome idea for a range of topics, focusing on individual ships and their roles during the napolionic ear, from HMS BELLEROPHON to HMS SPEEDY

[@jessebartlett2325]

@@TheHistoryChap I love your videos, full of knowledge and passion. Thank you 😊

[@accomuk]

Well told Chris. I think Nelsons determination to seek and destroy the enemy became part of the Royal Navy, countless times after Nelson RN Ships attacked and often sank far larger enemy ships. The phrase in the best tradition of the Royal Navy was born.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching

[@shaungillingham4689]

Wonderful presentation as usual, what a victory! I had heard those lines about the boy on the burning deck but never knew it was inspired by those events.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching

[@icecoffee1361]

Nile 😉 was a stunning victory, great work & amazing episode 🎉

[@TheHistoryChap]

I’m glad that I am not the only one who makes typos

[@davidnewzealand6807]

Another enthralling video Chris. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure

[@garybroad4092]

Absolutely brilliant Chris - thanks so much, completely enthralling and excellently delivered !!!!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tomburton8239]

Another first class episode. WELL DONE YOU! BTW, the disposition of the French fleet, and the defensive measures taken, were excellent. Hard to think of a better way. The only problem was they faced Nelson and his outstanding team of captains.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@shinystones]

I love coming back to your previous videos. Another riveting story. Thank you Chris.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoy my videos.

[@stephenbrown1077]

Another great video. I didn't know much about this battle, as you said Trafalgar is more famous. Really well told, as ever, thankyou for sharing. Will look forward to more of the same.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@peterjones7673]

Brilliantly told as always. Thank you

[@TheHistoryChap]

Very welcome

[@DeeplyStill]

Brilliant telling. Thanks

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching.

[@shanemossmoss]

Another wonderful pod cast thank you

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for listening

[@LukeBunyip]

Not only was that a sorely needed gap in the record which needed dealing with, but it came with a bonus Spike Milligan reference!

[@TheHistoryChap]

I aim to please!

[@nathanappleby5342]

The British showed in this battle they were truly master strategists and tacticians. A big reason for this was at this battle and Trafalgar, Nelson allowed his captains initiative, something not all naval commanders at this time in history were allowed to do. In my mind, what makes a battle a masterpiece win is not just the strategies and tactics used but also the complete annihilation or surrender of the enemy's force with little or no loss of life to your own side. This was definitely a grueling battle for both sides with both the material and human losses. I learned things about this battle I have not before. As for Bellerophon drifting away after engaging L'Orient, it is an example of the trademark French naval tactic of dismasting enemy ships to disable them. The ship's explosion and mass casualties with it were most horrendous. Thank goodness there were survivors. It was very chivalrous of Nelson and his men to rescue them at a time where such a thing existed. Bellerophon also has the distinction of being the ship Napoleon traveled on when he sailed to his final exile on Saint Helena in 1815, 16 years after his famous Egyptian Campaign.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Nathan, thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.

[@tysonator5433]

Another very good and informative insight in to British military history. I do agree that the Battle of Nile is a forgotten important engagement that shape the course of the war, Europe and the empire !

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment

[@howardthreadgill8012]

Excellent narrative ,i wish history lessons were like this at school ,we learn what a great country this was in those times

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed my video, thanks for watching.

[@simonlaws6863]

Wow this is a truly an excellent delivery of something I never new about. In November there is an epic movie coming out about napoleon. Wonder if this will be in it . Another superb captivating delivery from Chris. Mark Felton and all the rest it's time to stand down and leave it to the Jedi master

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching

[@TheRobby1971]

Brilliant work. My compliments Chris.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@carlthorpe5538]

Hi there Chris, you may be interested to know that on Salisbury Plain just east of Stonehenge north of the A303 a series of plantations of trees were planted after the battle, to commemorate this Battle, and Nelson. Each plantation marked the position on the ground of a ship involved in the battle - Both British and French as was known at the time. Now known as the Nile Clumps, sadly only 17 plantations still survive but are now protected and still act as a wonderful memorial to all involved. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nile_Clumps#:~:text=The%20Nile%20Clumps%20are%20a,the%20Battle%20of%20the%20Nile.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you for sharing. I hope others find your contribution interesting too

[@morrisfelton699]

There are similar clumps in Northumberland, just South of Alnwick.

[@shermangriffin4668]

Again, another interesting bit of history.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidwoods7720]

Thanks so much Chris,

[@TheHistoryChap]

You are very welcome

[@danielblake6850]

Another corking video Sir, thank. The timing is particulary good as i am reading a book called the War of wars, covering the conflict between Great Britain,( mainly) and France from 1792 to 1815 and im just getting to the chapter covering the naval campaigns, so really appreciate your work

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad that it ties in with your reading

[@NationalEconomicsForum-mk7vo]

Brilliant! Thank you.

[@TheHistoryChap]

You're very welcome!

[@markymark3075]

Thanks!

[@TheHistoryChap]

You’re welcome

[@maltesimusfraterdemassimo7215]

Great video as always. A few things that run across my mind as for this video: 1. The explosion by the French flagship ''l'Orient'' always baffles me. The ship had been loaded up with a lot of the gold and treasure that Napoleon had looted from Malta. But more importantly, how often do you see a first rate ship of the line blow up and light up the night sky? 2. Mysore: Yes, by the 1790s, Tipu Sultan was in power. But he wasnt the first to use french help to oppose the British. Tipus father, Hyder Ali (can also be spelled Haider) had reformed and modernized Mysores military, in part with the help of the French. French would at times either train Indian artillery crews or serve as such themselves in Indian armies opposing the British. As a result, Ali gave the British a hard time, such as at the battle of Pollilur in 1780 (Also by splitting the British forces beforehand and ensuring they could not reinforce each other). The war would end in a status quo ante bellum. It would take 4 separate Wars against Mysore (starting with the first in 1767-69) to fully subjugate them, the last one being in 1799, ending with the battle of Seringapatam (Sriringapatam) and the death of Tipu Sultan at the hands of the British, led by Arthur Wellesley and his older brother Richard, then Governour General of British India, acting at the behest of the British state to curb any attempt of the French to regain influence on the subcontinent (as they were allying with Indian powers, such as Mysore). Interestingly, correspondence and communications found in Seringapatam after the battle between Tipu Sultan and Muhammed Ali (who had been a long time ally of the British, died in 1795) was used by the British as supposed evidence of a conspiracy against them, in order to force Muhammeds son, Umdut Ul-Umara, to cede more territory to the British. This attempt failed.

[@TheHistoryChap]

I think the Mysore Wars need to be on my list for future videos.

[@maltesimusfraterdemassimo7215]

@@TheHistoryChap The odd bit about them is that they stretch about 3 decades. When the first War started in 1767, Parliament and the British government yet hadnt started to extensively intervene in the administration of British India, which was led by the Company. By 1799 and the last Anglo-Mysore War, the British had firmly put themselves at the helm of Indian administration and Company administration respectively with the establishment of the Board of Control in 1784 (with the India Act). Any order issued by the Companys directors and sent to India had to be greenlit by that Board first. Perhaps more importantly, After 1784/85 (and up to 1858), out of 20 Governor Generals of India, only TWO of those formally appointed were Company men. Between 1797-1805, it would be Richard serving as Governour General, previously a member of the Board of Control. Another prominent figure and his predecessor, was Lord Cornwallis, who unsuccessfully tried to integrate the Indian army into the British army. Long story short: The Anglo-Mysore Wars cover the time when they were led and orchestrated by the Company as well as later by the British state. Kind of odd when you think about it. Sorry for the long wall of text :)

[@iroscoe]

The French had not properly cleared for action there may have been flammable material stored on deck .

[@tomjones7593]

Fantastic! Thank you; at 68 I've been on Victory but precious little respect shown by the crowd and only minimal knowledge of our Naval history ! Much appreciate the geographic pointers-obviously graphics could be better but I guess that costs-anyway-THANK YOU

[@TheHistoryChap]

Actually, I prefer not to have pointers at all, what people do need some help in understanding the stories

[@theflyingfool]

Fantastic! Up there with your best works!!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Very kind of you. Thanks.

[@townsendm794]

Absolutely splendid account. Thank you for uploading this important part of my nation's history.

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@russbarker2727]

A battle that I had heard of, but knew nothing about. Thank you Chris.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@russbarker2727]

@@TheHistoryChap Done!

[@andrewclark5391]

Would like your treatment on the almost overlooked Battle of Camperdown 1797. An underrated but brutle victory by the British under Admiral Duncan and the Batavians under Admiral de Winter against the Dutch. Notable because the brilliant Duncan had managed to rapidly turn a British Fleet which had spent weeks in idleness during the Nore mutiny into an effective fighting force.

[@TheHistoryChap]

I will cover the battle of Camperdown next year

[@mikemyers8064]

Thank you 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure

[@NigelDeForrest-Pearce-cv6ek]

Absolutely Brilliant Video!!!!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@GrandAdmThrawn]

Horatio Hornblower was a Lieutenant at that time :D

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for sharing

[@RailfanDownunder]

Superb... once again I learn something

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@oliver5482]

Fantastic sir

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure

[@davidfrancis273]

Excellent work. Thank you!

[@erichammond9308]

Late seeing this, but a little known fact is that Nelson is buried in a casket made from a large piece of the main mast of L'Orient that was fished out of the sea by one of the ships and given to him by its Captain as a gift in memory of the victory at Aboukir Bay. Nelson proudly displayed it in his home until it was needed.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching my video & for your very interesting feedback. Thanks.

[@markwebster2056]

Yes, this is so. This coffin was presented to Nelson by Captain Hallowell of HMS Swiftsure on 23 March 1799 and it was kept with him It was presented with a covering letter: “My Lord, herewith I send you a coffin made of of the L’Orient’s mainmast that when you are tired of this life you may be buried in one of your own trophies- may that period be far distant is the sincere wish of your obedient servant”. While his officers were appalled, Nelson was amused and for some time he had the coffin standing upright against the bulkhead of his cabin, behind the chair he sat on for dinner. Subsequently it accompanied him as part of his luggage during his long overland journey home to England with Emma and William Hamilton in 1800. In London it was stored with Nelson’s agents, Messrs Marsh, Page and Creed. During a brief period of leave in the autumn of 1805, just before the Battle of Trafalgar, Nelson visited them and instructed that the certificate of authenticity be engraved on the lid, adding “ I think it is highly probable that I may want it on my return.” The sarcophogus that you see when visiting Nelsons tomb was made by Benedetto da Rovezzano (1474-1552) for Cardinal Wolsey, but was not used as Wolsey died in Leicester on route from Yorkshire to London under arrest. Henry VIII subsequently "appropriated" his uncompleted tomb project, commissioning Benedetto to repurpose it for himself, but it was not finished in his lifetime and while his three children (Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I) intended to complete it posthumously for him, none did so. Some of the sarcophagus was distributed around europe and the rest was left at Windsor Castle and eventually were presented by George III to hold Nelson's remains.

[@jdgoesham5381]

In school growing up in the late 80s and into the 90s every year history classes would have you pick a historical person and many times place to learn about and write papers on throughout the year. I did a number of papers on Nelson. Funny thing is I firstly picked him because we share the same last name and I'm sure most of you know all 80s boys were into war stuff. Me even much more than most being in a US military family. I actually also did some on Wellington. Who I think is hugely underrated. Mostly because he was prickly not that likeable to most people. But it's hard to deny his genius. Especially against Napoleon and the French when in so many battles they were supposed to or should have lost it all.

[@tommytraddles]

An amazing story. Thank you Chris. Delighted to have found your channel.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for your comment.

[@sirfox950]

How I missed you pronouncing Egyptian names... Great video!

[@TheHistoryChap]

I’m glad you enjoyed the video, despite my pronunciations

[@jonmeek3879]

So clearly explained , great job

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mikehinkle5761]

Really enjoyed your video! Subscribed, look forward to more! Well done, very enjoyable narrative - thanks!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for your support

[@joeritchie4554]

Another great history lesson!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sobieski478]

Huzzah, Twice Huzzah and Thrice Huzzah. Bloody well done, Nelson!!!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for taking the time to comment

[@victorydaydeepstate]

Your videos are awesome, and his one is no exception

[@TheHistoryChap]

Very kind of you thanks

[@albertliu1068]

Also looking forward to your episode on Nelson to coincide with the anniversary of the battle of Trafalgar in Oct!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Oh! somehow, you have got inside my head

[@albertliu1068]

@@TheHistoryChap - I wasn't at the battle of Trafalgar myself😁but I did go to the bicentenary celebration and fleet review at Portsmouth harbour in Oct 2005!

[@jockster5525]

Many thanks for your efforts 🙏 excellent video 🙏

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure

[@jon9021]

9:40 Nelson and his Captains…the original “Ashanti ring!”

[@TheHistoryChap]

he actually called them his...wait for it..."Band of Brothers". Spielberg eat your heart out!

[@jon9021]

@@TheHistoryChap”we few, we happy few, we band of brothers”

[@johnhudghton3535]

Brilliant account. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryChap]

You're welcome!

[@colinjames1920]

Great story.Fantastic video.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@paulwilson7234]

Another excellent video.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MANIKO5]

Simon Scarrow's Revolution series is a must read.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@cameronbrown9080]

Great video today thanks

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@FranciscoPreira]

Great video indeed, another sucess for the channel, keep 'em coming, thanks for sharing.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks, will do!

[@meesterbee]

Thank you for a super video, the Naval war at that time is a special interest of mine. I agree that this battle has been mostly relegated to a stepping stone to Trafalgar. Speaking of Earl St Vincent, how about a story about him and the battle that got him his title? (Battle of Cape St Vincent) Another lesser known but important battle. Nelson was also there. One of his actions at the battle led to 'Nelsons patent bridge for boarding First Rates'. Fascinating stories!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching my video & I have noted your request and added it to my ever growing list.

[@daser991]

Really great video as ever. I had heard of the battle but never described in such detail. Really helped show why Nelson was a hero in his own time

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kennethknoppik5408]

Master and Commander is a very good film one of my favorite

[@TheHistoryChap]

A great film

[@JesusSanchez-ul2ex]

Fascinating story I heard about it not in details Great job

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@waynevaughan9325]

Brilliant vid.so many people seem to forget.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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