Love learning British history from across the pond.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Glad you are enjoying. One day I will go back to times before the British Empire!
@thomaswayneward5 ай бұрын
So it was ok for the Zulus to massacre the British at three battles, but not ok for the British to massacre the Zulus at one battle. I assume the Zulus took no prisoners at the first three battles.
@stevenrubisch6295 ай бұрын
They're black though. How dare you. 🙄
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
If you watched my last video, you will understand that the Zulu king had actually ordered prisoners to be taken at Hlobane. Most of his warriors simply ignored that order.
@fischerbasham6785 ай бұрын
Of course politicians will use anything to decry their opponents to get support (Gladstone was usually anti-interventionalist if I remember). But in any case, are we any better than our enemies if we give into the same bloodthirstiness?
@flyingjackcarpentry93945 ай бұрын
Thats okay then@TheHistoryChap
@billballbuster71865 ай бұрын
The were always those in British society that support the enemy rather than their own soldiers. We see the same today in British politics.
@harryshriver62235 ай бұрын
Well done, amigo, I really enjoyed this episode of the Anglo Zulu War. It seems there was wisdom to the directive of not attacking entrenched British positions. I have nothing but respect and admiration for the courage and tenacity of both armies. The age of the Zulu empire has passed, and only the shadows of it remained, which will never be extinguished. Yes and no to your question, I think that it was a combination of the two.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Hi Harry, thanks for your very thoughtful comment.
@oc2phish075 ай бұрын
Brilliant episode, Chris. Loved it from start to finish.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Very kind of you. Thanks for your support, and if you have already please do subscribe to my channel.
@philipopperman75705 ай бұрын
Excellent video. In school we didn't learn any of this. Amazing how you can learn your own countries history on KZbin. Keep up the great work
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
It’s only a small part of it, but thank you very much for your support
@chrisbamborough2225 ай бұрын
Thanks Chris you are always balanced and fair in your observations and give honourable credit to the combatants of both sides. History related fairly and factual as is possible.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
@barrywebber1005 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great historic story.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
@niallfitzpatrick65684 ай бұрын
I love your documentaries, Chris. As a historian myself I realiy like the way you tell what happened in an impartial way and don't impose modern values on past people, who were as smart as anyone living today. In fact, many of them gave up their lives to give people in Britain the rights to enjoy the freedoms they currently have.
@TheHistoryChap4 ай бұрын
Glad you like my videos and the way I do try to be impartial and view history as that.
@niallfitzpatrick65684 ай бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap Anytime. Treating history in an Impartial way is not only the best but also the most correct way. Imposing modern day standards on any people in the past is just lazy. Far better to look into why these events happened than to get emotional about it. People in the past were just as smart as people nowadays. Timed were different then so it's important to view their actions through the lens of their time, and that applies to all.
@robertstallard78365 ай бұрын
I visited Zululand on a few occasions some years ago and made a particular study of this battle, walking the ground for several days and getting a pretty in-depth grasp of it. The area covered by the British positions is very small and on studying it, one can see exactly why the encampment was arranged in the way it was, and how the artillery was ideally positioned. It's in the middle of nowhere and pretty untouched, apart from someone hoovering up most of the spent cartridge cases some years ago (and probably selling them as coming from Rorke's Drift!). I thoroughly recommend "Running the Gauntlet" by George Mossop, the young member of the Frontier Light Horse mentioned in the video. It's well out of print but available through libraries. He also details the vast animal migrations he witnessed as a boy and a lot about native character and culture. Note, though, it is of its time and if you're a presentist, you'd better steer clear. This an excellent video and describes everything one really needs to know about the battle.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching my video & your interesting comments.
@thedisabledwelshman92665 ай бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap brilliant chris. enjoyed it.
@richardsweeney1975 ай бұрын
Yes and no, brave men can by brave and yet still feel guilty about previous actions.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Interestingly thought. Thanks for taking the time to share.
@Joe-ie1mi5 ай бұрын
Love your content, and having grown up watching Zulu from a very young age, i can't get enough of the history of the Zulu / boer wars. So refreshing to hear more about these different engagements. Thank you so much for your time in researching and making these videos :)
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.
@thedisabledwelshman92665 ай бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap looks like you have some interesting books there chris.
@garybroad40925 ай бұрын
Chris - as always, absolutely brilliant. Thanks so much !!
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@ProfessorM-he9rl5 ай бұрын
Thank you, excellent post. RIP all from both sides xx
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@Fred-px5xu5 ай бұрын
Sir I did indeed enjoyed the narrative of battle. I pray you forgive me but I have run out of acculades. Non the less I look forward to your video lecture. Kudos and God bless you and family!
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Very kind of you, thanks
@thomasglass41405 ай бұрын
Another great story of the Anglo-Zulu War. Was that book by a gentleman named I believe Morris? If so that is a great book I have in my library. I love British military history. During a visit to England I got to see The National Army Museum, Imperial War Museum and Guards Museum. It was great
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching my video, glad you enjoyed it and your visit to England.
@davidwoods77205 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Chris
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks so much for watching. What would you like me to talk about in the future?
@davidwoods77205 ай бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap being ex RN anything about 1914 naval battles and onward
@terrybamber555 ай бұрын
Thank you very much, Chris. Excellent as always.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
@stigg3335 ай бұрын
Thank you for another great story of the Zulu War, stay well.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
@mfranssens5 ай бұрын
Love history and you present it so well. Thank you
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@chrishamilton25275 ай бұрын
The brave Zulu’s? What about the brave Brits? Often the Brits were heavily outnumbered.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Outnumbered but with superior weapons.
@BingoFrogstrangler24 күн бұрын
You don’t like Brits do you.
@chrishamilton252723 күн бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap not always …….. they used captured weapons. Close quarters the Zulus were better armed with their assegais.
@ludwigderzanker97675 ай бұрын
Enjoyed as always, Chris was hooked for your detailed showing the whole battle in a decent way again . In the good old times of Zululand under the Attila of Africa Chaka no one Zulu warrior in any age would have dare to take one step against the clear orders of the God near king, Chaka. He killed thousands of his warriors by punishment or sending to never come back missions..The times when soldiers can ride and fight. If you want a bayonet charge call in the Irish. All the best from Ludwig.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Ludwig. Thanks for your support
@derekmurray14624 ай бұрын
Great channel, the African campaigns are my favourite, the stories are brilliantly told, the paintings and photos which accompany them are fascinating 👏
@TheHistoryChap4 ай бұрын
That's very kind, thank you. What would you like to hear about in the future?
@timothyohman7553Ай бұрын
Yes,a very brave man and General Evelyn Wood. And Three Big Cheers for our History Chap!!!
@TheHistoryChap4 күн бұрын
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@thomasgumersell96074 ай бұрын
A very well done video on the Zulu Wars. Truly the Zulu Warriors were incredibly brave. Yet faced with an entrenched Brutish Army. It was hard to press their normal attack style. The Horns of the Buffalo which served the Zulus so well in other battles. I thoroughly enjoyed your recap of this particular battle. 💪🏻🙏🏻✨
@TheHistoryChap4 ай бұрын
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@BoerChris5 ай бұрын
Another great story - thank you!
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@christopherwarren94395 ай бұрын
well done Chris I am really interested in the history of the Zulu war and how it started and the out come keep doing the great videos
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@handsomeman-pm9vy5 ай бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap British versus Zulus, British versus Boxers, British versus Americans, British versus Boers. My goodness those British were every where.
@stevepecket25355 ай бұрын
Cheers again Chris
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
@SwingingInTheHood5 ай бұрын
I am one of those youngsters who was fascinated by the Zulu after watching the film "Zulu" back in the 1960s. I did a dance production called "The History of Black Dance in America" a few years back, and instead of the first African dance being from West Africa, I choreographed a South African Zulu warrior dance, as I remembered from the film. I did it to give recognition of their brave fight against European incursion, an historical effort that I felt very few people knew about in this modern age. Again, thank you for these exciting and educational re-tellings.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@wdtaut565019 күн бұрын
As I recall (it is many years since I read it), the book _The Washing of the Spears_ tells the story of the British-Zulu war. Two peoples, the Europeans and the Zulu, were advancing toward each other over many years of settlement. The phrase I remember is "the twinkling of a century" to describe how the conflict developed.
@TheHistoryChap18 күн бұрын
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@kevinstenner88365 ай бұрын
Very interesting, keep it coming.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Will do. Thanks for your support
@stephenperry58495 ай бұрын
Thank you, I am finding this series really interesting. All I knew about the Zulu/British war was from the film. I never knew that it was any more than that. 👍🏻
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@briandubois-gilbert81825 ай бұрын
The Zulus, brave as they were and had numerical advantage, may have scored some early success against the British, but in the end they succumbed by not heeding the axiom: don’t bring a leather shield and spear to a gunfight. Appreciate your superb narrative as usual.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Their king hoped that the British would negotiate after Isandlwana but instead they wanted to settle the score.
@DarrenMarsh-kx8hd5 ай бұрын
Well presented as always....I'm looking forward to the video on the battle of Ginginluvu.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Coming soon!
@morgan974754 ай бұрын
The history of "The Empire" & it's battles/ wars is very interesting. After my time in Afghanistan (U.S. Army), I read books about the British exploits there, & in Africa, in the 19th Century. I also re-watched "The Man Who Would be King". Great movie. It seems imperial wars will never end. Sad for the participants but exciting reading for those who come afterwards.
@TheHistoryChap4 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time both to watch my video and to post a comment. The man who would be king is a great film too.
@scottp90485 ай бұрын
Nice one Chris ! Top notch as ever !!
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@tonipearson41645 ай бұрын
Thank you for a most interesting talk.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
@sirfox9505 ай бұрын
I have to say, excellent video. Really enjoyed the Zulu perspective parts. Very well presented, as well.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@sirfox9505 ай бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap thanks for making it!
@JesusSanchez-ul2ex4 ай бұрын
Very interesting and fascinating story Keep up the good work Blessings
@TheHistoryChap4 ай бұрын
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@waveranger49744 ай бұрын
Superlative production, sir
@TheHistoryChap4 ай бұрын
So nice of you, thanks
@davidcarr74365 ай бұрын
The Zulu king is quite the striking figure! He is much more dignified than his depiction in the film.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@craiggemmell27385 ай бұрын
The Zulus failed to adapt their tactics?……..just a thought…..thanks for the insightful info and commentary….outstanding as always Old Boy!🇬🇧🇳🇿
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
@ralfgroh27195 ай бұрын
Love your program; keep it up!
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@captainjoshuagleiberman27785 ай бұрын
Not sure what the year has to do with a black soldier receiving a DCM instead of a VC. One of the first winners of a VC was a Black Canadian during the Indian Mutiny.
@TheHistoryChap4 ай бұрын
Why, do you think the Victorians were colour blind?
@captainjoshuagleiberman27784 ай бұрын
@TheHistoryChap they weren't but it appeared that when it came to awards for valour they didn't necessarily discriminate.
@georgegeyer34315 ай бұрын
About time, someone used their noodle and set up a strong defense. Excellent story and presentation.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.
@moonmunster5 ай бұрын
Hello Chris Green, as an American I didn't know much about South Africa and the British. I saw the movies but didin't know anything else. It is fascinating listening to your accounts of the Zulu battles. Same with Sudan. I saw the movie about Kartoom but didn't know the background. Thank you!
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@andrewsteele76635 ай бұрын
Thanks again Chris, for another excellent story. I was sitting and watching intently, when I heard the mention of Tiverton & Private Snook. I nearly fell off my chair, as Tiverton is the town I was born in. Technically it was Bampton, just a few miles away but Tiverton is where mom and I ended up. Anyway, I rarely hear the towns name mentioned, so I was pleasantly surprised. Cheers
@TheHistoryChap4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it & thanks for taking the time to comment.
@josephfeeley34764 ай бұрын
I really enjoy your post's and commentary on this subject! I call it the "Arrogance of War"! We had that same experience at the "Battle of Little Big Horn"!!!!
@TheHistoryChap4 ай бұрын
Maybe I should venture into American history at some stage?
@GAM3RK1NG.2 ай бұрын
@@TheHistoryChapmost of the massacres were natives massacring white settlers/innocent native tribes, so hope you add that when you talk about american history, not much people know.
@frankark10465 ай бұрын
Once again you are giving a splendid lecture of some things that most of us do not know. And I am watching you videos with great interest. And since me and obviously many others are intersted in this Zulu war thing. It would have been fun to see the line from those wars and destiny of the Zulu nation up to our time in 2024! That had been intersting, for sure!
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comments.
@jamesgarman47885 ай бұрын
Another great video Chris!!!!!
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
@peterbarker34335 ай бұрын
Interesting, to say the least - and most thought provoking - thanks, Chris.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@speakupriseup45495 ай бұрын
Zulu and Zulu Dawn were both terrific movies, I couldn't guess how many times I've watched them over the years.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@70galaxie5 ай бұрын
Good work,as always. G
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@billevans79365 ай бұрын
Yes......and another fine video....
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@trevorhart5455 ай бұрын
Wonders of technology. School History of the Zulu Wars consisted of the film ZULU when I was at Junior School. Thank you "History Chap" for continuing my education in my 60s.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@987654321035725 күн бұрын
Nicely done, thank you sir. And to all those over- righteous keyboard warriors who attempt to “judge” battles of the previous centuries by the very dubious “righteousness” of political “correct” thinking - yesterday is a different country…..
@TheHistoryChap9 күн бұрын
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@adrianlane42564 ай бұрын
Do bear in mind when you say “Zulu homeland”, they had actually been on a war of conquest of other tribes homelands, and many of those tribes supported the British due to this.
@TheHistoryChap4 ай бұрын
I am fully aware that the Zulus were an aggressive military nation and hence why many people there Africans in the area lent their support to the British, not least the Edendale contingent.
@jayledermann77013 ай бұрын
We have the same problem here in America with people who cry for the indians. They forget Indians scouted and fought with the U.S. Cavalry due to hating other tribes who had taken their lands and made them slaves etc. That doesn't fit with their evil white man argument. It's like they stopped reading history and just watch woke movies.
@joe-nz4xz20 күн бұрын
Shut up
@FranciscoPreira5 ай бұрын
Excellent video, thanks for sharing.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks.
@invisibleray69875 ай бұрын
when the Brits get serious....LOOK OUT!
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@davidberlanny33085 ай бұрын
Hi Chris very well told story. Its a part of history I really don't know so it makes it all the more interesting, thank you!! I've just finished rereading operation mincemeat. I think you would make a great job of relating that story. It was later made into a book and film The man who never was, written by one of the organisers of the operation. Have a great weekend!!
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@philennis15454 ай бұрын
Great video as always. Love the way you bring the stories to life. It always strikes me as odd when after Isandlwana the Zulu's left no survivors, (wounded or captured), and disembowelled many of them, as was their custom with no talk of controversy and yet if a European army or its allies did likewise they face criticism both at the time and afterwards. Not saying that killing wounded or POW's is right, just that they are as bad regardless of who did it or fair play for both sides. But no one talks about the controversy of the Zulu victory's when they kill everyone they meet regardless of circumstance.
@TheHistoryChap4 ай бұрын
I’m glad you enjoyed the video and you have made a really interesting point. Yes, you are correct. Zulu weren’t renowned for taking prisoners of either the British or any neighbouring nations/tribes.
@jeffbruin54875 ай бұрын
I think it would have taken great nerve to go back and help a colleague with the zulus close at hand. Brave chap I think!
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@richardbradley28025 ай бұрын
This is one of my favourite battles from colonial history (if one can have a favourite when talking about the dreadful brutality of war) - so thanks very much!
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@rule30365 ай бұрын
Peace.....through superior fire power.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@charlesrestivo8703 ай бұрын
Interesting as a american the brits where and still are a formidable opponent
@TheHistoryChap3 ай бұрын
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@jandrewhearne5 ай бұрын
I’ve been waiting for this one! Great video! It makes me wish I was still teaching world history instead of US history.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@peterfranklin17594 ай бұрын
Education and entertainment. The way forward. Thank you.
@TheHistoryChap4 ай бұрын
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@peterfranklin17594 ай бұрын
I am already suitably subscribed.
@RT-ko5hl5 ай бұрын
Another excellent video about time you made the jump to TV
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@tomtaylor61635 ай бұрын
I am in total awe of the Zulus. The fact that they would suddenly appear as if out of nowhere is amazing. It must have been terrifying to see the Zulu pop up
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@simonmaverick70184 ай бұрын
Good use of maps to show the disposition of both sides and what they had to contend with on the ground. The little personal stories bring the battle to life. As usual, the British army had to learn lessons the hard way.
@TheHistoryChap4 ай бұрын
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@karlsenula94955 ай бұрын
Love to see videos on the best books to learn about historical events.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@spinecat5 ай бұрын
I believe many elements of Washing Of the Spears book have been shown to be erroneous. I think it was Mike Snook's scholarship which has shown light on the shortcomings.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@lyndoncmp57515 ай бұрын
Mike Snook and Ian Knight have written the best books on the subject yes.
@grahamrock39425 ай бұрын
Cheers Chris, another super representative History lesson. You are aware of MY connection with Rorke's Drift, Great, Great Granson of JOHN WILLIAM FIELDING V.C. Greatest respect for the Zulu Nation, and all 'they' still stand for, even in the 21st Century. And one simple question for those interested...WHY does the "phonetic" alphabet include the word ZULU for defining the letter "Z"...perhaps this governing respect is again for the Great Nation !? Stay safe G.A.R.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Thanks for your interesting comments, may be you are right about the phonetic alphabet.
@rubyandme74255 ай бұрын
Love listening to your storytelling………
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@kenattwood80605 ай бұрын
Thank you for this one, Chris. Incidentally, Snook's assertion that the Zulu wounded "begged for mercy" leads me to doubt the truth of his whole claim... It's hard to envisage Zulus begging for anything - their lives included.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Good point.
@darkjudge87865 ай бұрын
What a ridiculous thing to say. Totally going with the noble savage trope that a wounded man in pain and possibly dying would behave differently if he was black than if he was white. This is classic lefty woke middle class virtue signalling nonesense that is more racist than any rubbish spouted by the National Front.
@lyndoncmp57515 ай бұрын
The Zulus weren't the fearless supermen of myth. Of course many would have pleaded for their lives. Nothing Snook said is incorrect.
@kenattwood80605 ай бұрын
@@lyndoncmp5751 "Of course" is the 'universal proof used' when evidence is totally lacking. Just because you and I would grovel for our lives doesn't mean that everyone else would.
@johnhudghton35355 ай бұрын
Do you have a view on the account of the Zulus themselves being not indigenous to Southern Africa, but part of a conquering Eastern Africa migration some years before? Also regarding the view of some historians that Kings Shaka and Dingane were perpetrators of genocide towards other tribal Africans as they sought to secure overall dominance in that area? Do you believe the story to be far more complex than one of black vs white and that colonialism and conquest had taken place on this landscape long before the Boers landed there? Some Africans will speak in favour of the Pax Britannica and the civilisation it brought.
@lyndoncmp57515 ай бұрын
Excellent post.
@TheHistoryChap4 ай бұрын
You are correct that the Bantu had slowly moved south so they weren't the original inhabitants of South Africa. But they had been in the area for some time, so unfair to consider them new comers. Shaka, in particular, sought dominance over neighbouring Bantu, and that is why quite a few Africans were happy to join the British either in the NNC or the native horse (such as the Edendale contingent). So, yes, a lot more complex than simply black v white.
@BingoFrogstrangler2 ай бұрын
@@TheHistoryChapSo why don’t you explain more of the true facts,instead of making snide remarks about British Army ineptitude .Doesn’t really do justice to what are quite good productions.
@mikenorton32945 ай бұрын
Great again. Fascinating Era of warfare
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@user-nh3ob4so4w5 ай бұрын
top man history chap , would have loved you for my history teacher and double history,,
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@dereklonewolf90114 ай бұрын
Great video Sir! BUT if an enemy gives no quarter don't ever expect it from me ♠️ 74+🍁 hunter Yorkshire expat
@TheHistoryChap4 ай бұрын
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@lancemumford31065 ай бұрын
Would you consider a video on " The War of Jenkin's Ear " ? It might be fun for you and informative to your subscribers. Thanks for all the videos I have enjoyed.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@Meade55628 күн бұрын
Yes.
@TheHistoryChap9 күн бұрын
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@StevenKeery5 ай бұрын
Interesting as always. Would it be of interest to you in making a video comparing the abilities and strengths of the various African Warrior Tribes? The Zulu, Massai etc.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@oldgitsknowstuff5 ай бұрын
Great film ZULU. I watched it 5 times over Easter.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Now that is an addiction 😆
@oldgitsknowstuff5 ай бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap Sorry.I carnt help it. By the way.... The description of artillery guns should be pronounced as POUNDER and not POUND. Just a small point, but abuse to the ears of an artillery gunner. Lol.
@steveswitzer435329 күн бұрын
Great stuff any chance of vids on eyre coote and wandiwash
@TheHistoryChap9 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching my video.
@FOGSmokebeer5 ай бұрын
Another ripping yarn thanks m8 have you done one on Colonel Redvers Buller I've heard his name a lot but know nothing of the man . Oh and why not make a shield thick enough to stop the bullets of the day? to heavy ?
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Thanks for your feedback & for watching my video
@FeldwebelWolfenstool4 ай бұрын
..the Wolsely Expedition in Canada lost a couple of boats in the Shebandowan River. I think I know where the capsizings occurred..
@TheHistoryChap4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing that little tidbit from the expedition. By all means send me your photo via my website
@Dav1Gv5 ай бұрын
Another great video, thanks. That said, I was a bit worried by your suggesting that interest in the Zulu War came from childhood memories of the film Zulu because my wife and I saw it the year after we got married which made me feel very, very much older than I actually am which is only 85. As to the Victorian Army not looking after veterans a guy in our village, an ex CSM in 3Para, arranged an overnight sleepout to raise money fore homeless vetarans which has raised about £1,300 so I don't thank any government we've ever had has changed the fine old British tradition of letting down it's soldiers once they weren't actually needed (remember 'Homes fit for heroes from that b*****d Lloyd George).
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@Noseypoke-mr7th4 ай бұрын
Brilliant Sir.
@TheHistoryChap4 ай бұрын
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@davymckeown45775 ай бұрын
There were two men from the Swaziland army on my SAA Instructors at the School of Infantry, Warminster back in the late eighties. Nice guys but they didn't like the cold out on the ranges, good fun at the end of course piss-up though. Cheers.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences. & for watching my video
@tclark79323 ай бұрын
Hi, do you know the names of the men escorting the Crown Prince when they were ambushed please? I think my grandfather may have been one of them but can find no records of individual men.
@TheHistoryChap2 ай бұрын
Unless he was an officer it he may be hard to find but try the regiment he was with and they may be able to help.
@guyharrison57735 ай бұрын
Another great video! However, may I humbly suggest that you eschew the growing trend of describing every soldier taking an aimed shot as a "sniper". Lots of people are doing it and it goes a long way to confuse people about what military sniping actually is. As an aside, you may wish to tell the story of Major Hesketh Pritchard, I think it would be right up your street!
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@cristianpopescu783 ай бұрын
Very interessting!
@TheHistoryChap3 ай бұрын
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@terrybamber555 ай бұрын
Thanks
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Thank you for your very generous support. Very grateful.
@catdude55675 ай бұрын
Good video.
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Many thanks & also thanks for your continuing support.
@johnmcpherson50684 ай бұрын
Hey I still love the movie Zulu. Awesome. First rank fire second rank fire third rank fire. Well sir they have a great bass line but no top tenors.
@TheHistoryChap4 ай бұрын
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@HarryWHill-GA5 ай бұрын
Chris, would you please publish a list of the books in the bookcase behind you? My eyes aren't good enough to make out most of the titles. May we please have some more about the Royal Navy of this period?
@TheHistoryChap4 ай бұрын
Harry, there are so many, but here are a few of my favourites: Zulu Rising - Ian Knight Khartoum - Michael Asher The Scramble for Africa- Thomas Pakenham Tip and Rin - Edward Paice The '45 - Christopher Duffy
@HarryWHill-GA4 ай бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap Thank you most kindly Chris. I can offer recommendations for books on US Navy history if you are interested.
@andrewarnison21035 ай бұрын
Cetshuayo ended up working for the British and even met Queen victoria. What does that tell you?
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
I don't know, what does it tell you?
@andrewarnison21035 ай бұрын
Only that insults of colonisation and racism do not apply to situations that occurred 150 years ago. Reality is, and always has been, far more complex.
@niallfitzpatrick65684 ай бұрын
It tells me that trying to impose modern day thinking on the past is lazy and unimaginative. Life, and history especially, is never black or white but constant shades of grey.
@douglaslindstrand43614 ай бұрын
Sir, since you are a historian on wars, can you explain to me why the allies inWW2. Attacked Sicily at the bottom of the island instead of at Massina where the Germans could be trapped with no chance to escape into Italy.
@TheHistoryChap4 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, I can’t. It’s an interesting question, though.
@YellowJeep5 ай бұрын
I'm not sure how it all went down, but I most likely would have mentioned to the surgeon that I had been shot through BOTH legs.
@Lassisvulgaris5 ай бұрын
"During the night old Perkins had his leg bitten sort of... off." "Eh? Been in the wars, have we? Well, let's take a look at this one leg of yours. Yes... Yes, well, this is nothing to worry about." " Oh, good." "There's a lot of it about- probably a virus. Keep warm, plenty of rest, and if you're playing ant football try and favour the other leg," "So it'll grow back again, will it?" ""Err... I think I better come clean with you about this. It's not a virus, I'm afraid.You see, a virus is what we doctors ccall very, very small. So small, it could not possibly have mad off with the whole leg.What we're looking for here is, I think - and this is no more than an educated guess, I'd like to make that clear - is some multicellular life form with stripes, huge razor-sharp teeth, about eleven feet long and of the genus"felix horribilis" - what we doctors, in fact call a tger. " "A tiger?!" "A TIGER?!" "A tiger in Africa?" "Em, well. It's probably escaped from the zoo...."
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
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@randybrown1405 ай бұрын
Question How many soldiers died in the African wars, Zulu and Boar wars 🤔
@TheHistoryChap5 ай бұрын
Good question. Will need to go back to my research.