My great grandfather served with the Yorkshire Regiment at Ginnis (I have his Khedive Star) and it is really great to see an in depth look at this rarely mentioned battle.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing story of your great grandfather
@duncanbaillie8721 Жыл бұрын
There’s a film called ‘The 4 Feathers’ I’m sure it’s set in the same battle , it’s a long winded movie but has an short intense battle scene on this
@forgive7449 Жыл бұрын
@@duncanbaillie8721 white man has guns.....black man has spears....just saying
@samrodian919 Жыл бұрын
@@forgive7449 then they shouldn't have joined should they?
@golden.lights.twinkle2329 Жыл бұрын
@@forgive7449 The black men had guns as well, as can be seen in this video.
@RobertMiller-ye9hm Жыл бұрын
I love this channel on the British army in the late 1800s . My Great Grandfather died in 1975 he was 99 yrs . I as a teenager visited him with my Grandfather most Saturday mornings , he would tell me stories about his uncle’s who served over in Sudan and against the Zulus . It was fascinating at the time sitting listening to his memories. It to this day has given me this interest in our British military history.
@Laconic1 Жыл бұрын
Dont forget to document those stories somewhere!
@RobertMiller-ye9hm Жыл бұрын
@@Laconic1 Thankyou I definitely will
@cerxusinvellum2289 Жыл бұрын
@@RobertMiller-ye9hm yes please write them down somewhere other than youtube comments they deserve to be remembered
@RobertMiller-ye9hm Жыл бұрын
@@cerxusinvellum2289 thanks for your advice I did a couple weeks ago into a diary. Glad you gave me that advice my friend.
@simonlaw9234 Жыл бұрын
Uncles
@thomaspierce3650 Жыл бұрын
Even though I am an American I do so love the history of the British Army and the Royal Navy. I am so happy I came across this channel.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Glad you are enjoying.
@NobleKorhedron Жыл бұрын
Salisbury became the Prime Minister, @@TheHistoryChap? I thought Disraeli took over when Gladstone fell around this time...? 🤔
@simondinsdale9205 Жыл бұрын
This is my favourite part of British military history. That transition from red tunics to khaki drill, the single shot martin henry to the Lee Metford in just a few years. You are a wonderful entertaining speaker.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Simon, thank you for your kind words. Glad you are enjoying my stories.
@barrywebber1002 жыл бұрын
You are a brilliant historical story teller. That was very enjoyable with the wonderful military artworks. Thanks for posting.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you, thanks.
@allanchurm2 жыл бұрын
i do so love the way you tell these history stories ..thank you very much
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thank you for your kind words.
@mpersad2 жыл бұрын
Another fascinating, and superbly illustrated video with archive photos and prints. Thank you, a really excellent video, again!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
@nathanappleby53422 жыл бұрын
What a final hurrah to the redcoat as a whole and in a very fitting way. The way he fought the battle, I can see why Grenfell was a member of the Wolseley ring. Just as the Battle of Tel-el-Kebir went the way Wolseley had planned it, the Battle of Ginnis went the way Grenfell had planned it. Wolseley would have been proud. For those viewers of this channel who watched the video on the Battle of Balaclava, at that battle, the British replused a Russian cavalry charge not with a traditional square but in a straight line with concentrated rifle fire. They did the same thing 31 years later at Ginnis against infantry and it worked as well. Prussian Army chief of staff Helmuth von Moltke once said, "No plan survives beyond contact with the enemy". On the most part he was right but in such instances as Tel-el-Kebir and Ginnis, that was not the case and thankfully everything went according to plan. Chris, am I to understand there will be a video on the Battle of Toski because if there is I look forward to it not just because Grenfell fought it but also of Kitchener's part in it. Also, the battle proves Douglas Haig's belief the Egyptians could become good soldiers.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
There will be one about Toski but it will be later in the year. Some other topics I want to cover next.
@mattharcla2 жыл бұрын
Marlborough is said to have pointed at a map during a Jacobite debouche' and said; ''You will beat them here.'' And they did. Then, there was the magnificent Monash...
@nathanappleby53422 жыл бұрын
@@mattharcla What about Monash?
@Outlier999 Жыл бұрын
Certain adjustments had to be made, but they were very minor.
@jamesrundell7191 Жыл бұрын
@@nathanappleby5342no
@11buster10002 жыл бұрын
Storytelling is a dying art. Thanks mate for keeping it alive.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
That's a very kind comment. Thank you.
@Lassisvulgaris2 жыл бұрын
I can also recommend thehistorysquad's channel. A very competent story teller....
@josemauriciosaldanhaalvare15074 ай бұрын
Great video, congratulations. I didn't know about this battle in the Mahdist war and, in particular, the final use of the red coat. In fact, the red coat is iconic and a symbol of the courage of the British soldier.
@TheHistoryChap4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching my video & your feedback.
@margaretkairu74182 жыл бұрын
sir,you have outdone yourself once again. i really do admire your work.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you. Thanks for your support
@margaretkairu74182 жыл бұрын
it was gladly given.
@MrKato882 жыл бұрын
Yet another great video, well researched and expertly delivered. A real pleasure to listen to.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
That's very kind of you. Thanks.
@theodoresmith52722 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap I thought the first boer war was the last the British fought in red.
@arslongavitabrevis51362 жыл бұрын
You have described Chris' videos and style perfectly. I think he is, by far, the best presenter of military subjects in the English-speaking world.
@captainsensiblejr.2 жыл бұрын
PPP 0
@dylanbuffenbarger85572 жыл бұрын
I’m an American living in the UK and love your channel. Could you look into doing an episode on the RAF Eagle Squadrons, Prince Phillip’s Naval career, or Americans who served in commonwealth armies during the World Wars?
@chrisholland73672 жыл бұрын
Apart from the R.A.F.did, Americans fight with the British commonwealth before the American government declared war on Japan .
@barryj3882 жыл бұрын
@@chrisholland7367 They absolutely did. I see an estimate of about 9,000 Americans serving with Canadian Forces in WWII. It was apparently far more than that in WW1.
@elwolf8536 Жыл бұрын
That would be interesting!
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Dylan, thanks for the suggestions. I will add to my list of future projects.
@limjamrace2 жыл бұрын
This guy makes for such good listening..All such clarity and understanding of it all..Such an intersting part of British history as well
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
David, thank you for your kind comment.
@magnushorus56702 жыл бұрын
I could listen to this man talk for hours, thank you for sharing this good sir
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure.
@olafsigmundson21672 жыл бұрын
Very well presented. Most enjoyable. Thank you
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. I Appreciate it.
@anglo49062 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you, hope you had a nice christmas/new year.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I had a lovely Christmas. Happy New Year to you too.
@tomhaylock1834 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for keeping our history and heritage alive.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@kingjoe3rd2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic as always, Chris! I've been following your Gordon saga for a while, and I recently watched a documentary about Gordon narrated by Robert Hardy that really put the man in the perspective for me and made me realize that Gordon and TE Lawrence were basically the same man, but just lived at different times.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting point about Gordon and Lawrence. I do want to do a video about Lawrence but it will have to wait a while. Thanks for watching my videos.
@jameshirt60102 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy listing to this guy's description of historical battles. Thanks.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure.
@andrewsteele76632 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, bloody excellent story, had me rivetted to my chair, Cheers
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you. Thanks for watching
@rodeastell36152 жыл бұрын
Thank you for video ... the usual excellent content and presentation. A battle of which I had never heard .. until now.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@janlindtner3052 жыл бұрын
Can hardly wait for the next section, thanks for this one!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Next one should be out by the end of this week.
@jfh92192 жыл бұрын
I had totally forgotten about this. Thank you for bringing me back down memory lane. Great video!!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@chrishamilton2527 Жыл бұрын
Super interesting, Chris. You have a way to bring these events to life. Thank you.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@haydenrussell87642 жыл бұрын
Great job again Chris. I look forward to your next episode. Thank you.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. The next video should be out later this week. Keep your eyes peeled.
@ChapelEndJunctionUK2 жыл бұрын
Wish I could have had a history teacher like you but that was a long long time ago , keep them coming .
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
I will indeed. Thanks for your kind comment.
@郑颍 Жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap I do not know if you are indeed a teacher of history in a school or university but I admire your energy and enthusiasm as an historian.
@stephencope7178 Жыл бұрын
Our history teacher was a total bore. He would ramble on, then tell us to make notes, while he sat and picked his nose!! 🤔
@phann860 Жыл бұрын
No way could a history teacher do this today. The left would sack him straight away for the sins of colonialism etc. Saying that I had history teachers who actually taught history and not the socialist crap nowadays.
@whitewinederarck22532 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris. Absolutely enthralled by the style and content of your excellent work. I hope that you reach a far greater audience, especially the young . Derek.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you. Thanks for your support.
@Edwin6932 Жыл бұрын
Incredible work I can’t get enough
@neilpage9012 жыл бұрын
I knew nothing of this so I found it most interesting. Really well researched and narrated again.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Neil, thank for your kind comment. I'm glad that you enjoyed it.
@chrisgatehouse68422 жыл бұрын
I had a lot more added to my comment below but was lost somehow. Anyway, thanks for another great video Chris. Teaching history has changed over time, my mother who is 87, said she was bored at school as they only taught about UK dates and places. My generation, were taught about a restricted time period in more detail (Tudors and Stuarts). If, like me, you were interested in World or European history, (no internet back then), you had to buy a book!!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
I subscribed to a magazine series called “The British Empire”. Lots of colourful pictures!
@derin1112 жыл бұрын
These videos get better and better!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Very kind, thanks.
@jamesbishop46352 жыл бұрын
Nice one Chris. Thanks, as ever wonderfully presented.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for your support.
@stigg3332 жыл бұрын
Fantastic interesting video as usual, thank you very much and stay well.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your ongoing support.
@eliottsantos26542 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video. Congratulations.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@robertcorradi85732 жыл бұрын
Brilliantly described and illustrated...
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed.
@simplyphil.photography1642 жыл бұрын
Cannot wait for the next episode, thanks chris
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
It is a really fun and slightly sad story. Should be out at the end of this week.
@darrenmarsh88302 жыл бұрын
Another riveting presentation, thankyou once again.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
very kind of you. Thanks.
@joeritchie45542 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video. Love the interesting history.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Glad you are enjoying. Thanks for your support
@jboydayz2 жыл бұрын
I really love watching your videos, especially the redcoats, this later era redcoat uniforms are my favourite uniforms ever too.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that you are enjoying my videos. Thanks for watching.
@ianknight20532 жыл бұрын
Excellent story telling Chris, thank you.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it
@giovannirivoira5496 Жыл бұрын
Extremely interesting!the Mahdist wars have Always been for me exciting.Heroes like General Gordon or Fred Burnaby,Wolseley,Grenfell deserve always the greatest admiration...Thank you so much for this wonderful program!
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. A few more to come including the defeat of Hicks Pasha and the Fashoda Incident.
@giovannirivoira5496 Жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap Thank you.I look forward with great interest!
@ropeburnsrussell2 жыл бұрын
Great telling of these obscure battles.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I am glad that you are enjoying them.
@hernandocanardo43462 жыл бұрын
Excellent and thoughtful ,as always!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you. Thanks for watching.
@tomtaylor61632 жыл бұрын
Interesting story. On a side note ,I’ve heard that one of the reasons that they liked the red uniforms was that it made it harder for the enemy to count the size of the British forces. Seems that red appears as a large red blob at a distance .
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Tom, thanks for sharing that interesting observation.
@Wotsitorlabart2 жыл бұрын
The rank and file certainly liked the red uniforms - it was a hit with the ladies!
@Lassisvulgaris2 жыл бұрын
@@Wotsitorlabart Probably why many regiments still have red as their mess dress....
@mitchellsmith46902 жыл бұрын
It was actually the cheapest dye at the time it was adopted.
@warrenmilford68482 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't the, harder to count the enemy and large coloured blob concepts, equally apply to uniforms that were blue, green or black? (Ed- especially at a distance)
@grandadmiralzaarin49622 жыл бұрын
The reorganization and improvement of the Egyptian forces by the British is nothing short of remarkable. The Egyptian forces that would go on to reconquer Sudan in the Second Invasion were as different as Night and Day from those that had been massacred under Hicks Pasha at the start of the Mahdist crisis.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree. They played a key role at Omdurman under Hector MacDonald too.
@grandadmiralzaarin49622 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap very much so!
@Beefy5039 Жыл бұрын
Another bloody rabbit hole....
@davidnewzealand68072 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Chris for a thorough and entertaining history lesson. I love watching your videos. Well done, and look forward to the next. 👏
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Really kind of you. Thanks
@robertcottam8824 Жыл бұрын
What a wonderfully-engaging storyteller you are.
@davidmay8818Ай бұрын
Fascinating,and so well told !!
@TheHistoryChapАй бұрын
Thanks for your comment
@jameswatters95922 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed that and I'm looking forward to the next one, thankyou
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Hoping to get it out by the end of the week.
@Wotsitorlabart2 жыл бұрын
AW Hainsworth of Stanningley, Pudsey in West Yorkshire supplied the woolen cloth that was used to manufacture uniforms worn at Trafalgar, Waterloo and at the Charge of the Light Brigade. They continue to supply the cloth for the Guards Regiments and the Royal Family's ceremonial uniforms. Perhaps those scarlet tunics at Ginnis were made of Hainsworth's Yorkshire woolen cloth.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing that information. Good to hear that they are still going strong.
@ladymeghenderson9337 Жыл бұрын
Passed you on to a friend, love your videos Chris you are the type of history teacher my husband should have had. Thank you and Happy Easter.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for all of your support.
@AnthonyEvelyn2 жыл бұрын
Never heard of this one! Good drop!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Appreciated.
@chrisinfidel2 жыл бұрын
Superb Doc. as ever!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@anselmdanker95192 жыл бұрын
Thanks for covering Ginnis . Very interesting and informative.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Aramis4192 жыл бұрын
7:36 - you played that off incredibly well. I’m not nearly as well-composed!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Lucky I didn’t swear! 😂
@Aramis4192 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap At a university conference, I flubbed one of my lines, and I, indeed, did swear. To get back on track, I said, "To quote Billy Joel whenever he messes up, "Well, that was a real rock n' roll f**k up."" to uproarious laughter. If you hadn't taken that breath to recover, I'd never have noticed!😄
@billballbuster7186 Жыл бұрын
Another great history lesson, thank you Chris.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Very welcome
@stefanluciw80232 жыл бұрын
Great content....Loved it..👍
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@charleswilson98852 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video again thank you H C.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for your support
@josephfeeley3476 Жыл бұрын
Great post young man!!! Well delivered!!!
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@edthilenius7530 Жыл бұрын
Another example of your fantastic skills! Excellent job!
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it
@chrisholland73672 жыл бұрын
Another great presentation 👍
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@outpostraven2 жыл бұрын
Never heard these details before. Thanks!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@SmokinLoon5150 Жыл бұрын
Excellent bit of information. Much appreciated.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@fredazcarate4818 Жыл бұрын
Sir I fully agree with your ending statement. No pun intended, it was a direct hit on the target. And I enjoyed your mini documentary thoroughly. It is a brilliant bit of work. Kudos! I can not wait for the next morsel . God bless you Sir.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Very kind of you. Thanks for all of your support. Have a great week.
@joelgoldberg3019 Жыл бұрын
This is a fabulous channel.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching my videos.
@normtrooper43922 жыл бұрын
The redcoat is an enduring symbol. Even in the most outlandish victorian sci fi, be it on the surface of Mars or the depths of space, the flag of the empire is always flown by the march of the redcoat
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
I love that description of British redcoats on Mars. Thanks for sharing
@Andrew-yl7lm Жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap It'll even be camouflaged on mars haha
@yammo122 жыл бұрын
love your story's keep them coming
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Will do. Thanks for your support.
@lucianemanuel6512 жыл бұрын
Great video and he still have time to answer comments!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
I try my best, even though it takes well over an hour every single day.
@wattyler9806 Жыл бұрын
My great grandfather was killed at the battle of ginnis. He was camping in the next field and he went over to complain about the noise.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that tit bit.
@reynardthefox2 жыл бұрын
another great story...well told ...
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@coult001 Жыл бұрын
Thanks again for a wonderfull story, I found background info in my militairy encyclopedium from Dupuy & Dupuy. I cant do without it..! Regards, Paul Le Coultre.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@eugenespicer327211 ай бұрын
My wife was looking up her family's history and found that her grandfather tried to enlist in the US Army in 1916 at the age of 41. They rejected him for his age, so he went to Canada and joined. He had emigrated from England so they sent him to England in the mounted infantry, later called the 14th regiment of foot. Not sure what action he saw, but I think he got some awards. He later was sent to the heavy artillery. He ended up serving 7 years. Not bad for an old man
@TheHistoryChap8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching my video & for taking the tie to share our family story
@tacraling Жыл бұрын
I knew nothing at all about that battle. Many thanks for a great and informative video.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
@michealmatthews93772 жыл бұрын
great story, i would love to see you cover the battle of bolougne 1940, its a barely known battle overshadowed by the evacuation of dunkirk.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion. I will add to my list. Please subscribe so you don't miss it.
@michealmatthews93772 жыл бұрын
my father was taken pow at the battle he was a guardsman.
@MarkDenson-ld8bf10 ай бұрын
Another very interesting video Thank you
@TheHistoryChap10 ай бұрын
Thanks, pleased you enjoyed it.
@free_gold4467 Жыл бұрын
More fantastic content, thank you.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
@davidcarr7436 Жыл бұрын
Good old Garnet Wolseley; kicking butt and taking names from Canada to the African continent. A couple of places as well as a major street in my hometown of Winnipeg, are named for him. As well as the "Viscount" hotel (not entirely sure of that). Love your stuff.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and I’m glad that you are enjoying too!
@pabmusic12 жыл бұрын
First class, as ever. Thank you.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed. Plenty more coming your way.
@tutnallman2 жыл бұрын
splendid! I am sure that we have met in the past...................................
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Who knows 😀
@stevemartin80032 жыл бұрын
Awesome, very interesting thanks... Keep them coming please.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Will do. Plenty planned for the coming months
@AbsurdityViewer Жыл бұрын
excellent presentation; kudos
@stuartmiller80532 жыл бұрын
Happy new year. Good work keep them coming please
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Will do. Loads planned for this year
@amotaba2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! You could make a video about the Fashoda Incident, did it really almost lead to a war between Britain and France?!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, Fashoda is on my list. I will return to Kitchener's Sudan campaign later this year.
@auldflyer Жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant narative.......
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan.
@Wotsitorlabart2 жыл бұрын
In 'The River War' his history of the re-conquest of the Sudan Winston Churchill wrote that on the morning of 23rd September 1896 the Egyptian army fanned out in extended order across the flat plain at Sowarat - the largest force commanded by an English officer (Kitchener) since the Crimean War - and prepared to march on Dongela. At the centre were the Maxim gunners of the North Staffordshire Regiment and the Connaught Rangers who were attached to the Egyptian army. And Churchill noted that amongst the rank upon rank of khaki and yellow ochre the Connaughts stood out as a flash of scarlet - they were wearing their red tunics. Was this the last time British soldiers fought in their traditional red uniforms?
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
I'll be honest. I always treat Churchill's memories with a pinch of salt. His recollection of many events differs from other people at the scene (e.g. his capture and subsequent escape from the Boers). Nevertheless, if he is correct then, as I say in the video, they were outliers. The Battle of Ginnis was fought by the majority of British soldiers wearing red.
@Wotsitorlabart2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap Yes, I can see him using the image of the scarlet amongst the khaki as litterely a splash of (Imperial?) colour. But he did interview all the senior participants in the campaign for their recollections and I find it is interesting that he singles out the Connaughts.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
You may be right. It doesn't help that Churchill was not actually there (as he wasn't at Khartoum when Gordon was killed) so despite his talking to witnesses, he nevertheless was very good at turning a phrase if he thought it would tell a better story (and sell more books). If you (or anyone else) can find an eye-witness report it would be extremely helpful.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
The National Army Museum claim it to be Ginnis: www.nam.ac.uk/explore/durham-light-infantry
@Wotsitorlabart Жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap Yes, the probability is that it was Churchill gilding the lily. But, given the fraught history of Britain and Ireland, it would be one of those teasing ironies of history if the last British army regiment to wear scarlet in battle were the Connaught Rangers.
@paulwilson72342 жыл бұрын
Excellent video 📹 👌
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks.
@davidcollins26482 жыл бұрын
Were the Grenfell towers which tragically burned named after our illustrious general? thanks again for a wonderful video. It's these smaller events that really add the continuity in history between the large and familiar ones. Cheers.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
David, they were named after the nearby Grenfell Road (avenue?) which in tunr was named after this general.
@kooperativekrohn819 Жыл бұрын
Been watching alot of this lately ! A world war 1 series covering their african campaign by you would be awesome mate ! Keep it up
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
See my response to your comment on the Majuba video.
@kooperativekrohn819 Жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap will look mate cheers
@jonmeek38792 жыл бұрын
Great job !
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
@donaldmcmillan51210 ай бұрын
Top notch well shared
@TheHistoryChap9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
@lindaplatts70642 жыл бұрын
Well Chris, what another great story, I could listen too you all day long , now I finally know when the British army changed from the famous red coats to karki, thanks as always,👍👍
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it.
@formwiz70962 жыл бұрын
Love the pronunciations - Berkshire becomes Barkshire and Durham becomes Darham, nice turn of phrase at the end. Question, do your stories include the East India Company or do you just stick to the British Army?
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
I am looking to cover East India Company campaigns (well some of them) this year. Please make sure that you subscribe so you don't miss them.
@philhawley12192 жыл бұрын
Formwiz. It's ow yer tork Inglish propper.
@Wotsitorlabart2 жыл бұрын
formwiz Durham's Durham in Yorkshire!
@Lassisvulgaris2 жыл бұрын
@@philhawley1219 Lake thet...?
@russbarker2727 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that Sir. A great story.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thank you for watching
@tommcdaniel22082 жыл бұрын
Well done... subscribed.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support
@johnkrieg9368 Жыл бұрын
Sir please make a series about Maratha-British war or Ashanti Campaign
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Hi John, both are on the cards for this year. Ashanti will be sometime in next couple of months. Please subscribe so you don’t miss.
@nigelsailing2 жыл бұрын
Editorial trim needed at around 7.30. It didn't spoil my interest or enjoyment but I thought that you should know.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@christophertomsett30862 ай бұрын
Why can't the BBC have you do a program or programs. It will make a change to some of the rubbish we have to pay a licence fee for. Keep up the good work.
@TheHistoryChap2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching my video & your comment.
@simonnoble7589 Жыл бұрын
iv`e just been to Egypt again ..... While in Aswan near to Sudan ! ` i was talking to a boat captain which did ferry trips to Sudan .... whot do you do if there fighting there ? we don`t sail ? lol its a running joke about sundan always having fights going on ... great story thanks 😀
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience of visiting Egypt.