British End Zulu's Winning Streak - The Battle of Khambula 1879

[@dewetmaartens359]

Thank you, sir. Much respect from South Africa.

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching

[@chauvettes]

Love learning British history from across the pond.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you are enjoying. One day I will go back to times before the British Empire!

[@thomaswayneward]

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.

[@stevenrubisch629]

They're black though. How dare you. 🙄

[@TheHistoryChap]

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.

[@fischerbasham678]

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?

[@flyingjackcarpentry9394]

Thats okay then​@TheHistoryChap

[@billballbuster7186]

The were always those in British society that support the enemy rather than their own soldiers. We see the same today in British politics.

[@harryshriver6223]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Hi Harry, thanks for your very thoughtful comment.

[@oc2phish07]

Brilliant episode, Chris. Loved it from start to finish.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@philipopperman7570]

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

[@TheHistoryChap]

It’s only a small part of it, but thank you very much for your support

[@chrisbamborough222]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@barrywebber100]

Thanks for another great historic story.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@niallfitzpatrick6568]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you like my videos and the way I do try to be impartial and view history as that.

[@niallfitzpatrick6568]

@@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.

[@robertstallard7836]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@thedisabledwelshman9266]

@@TheHistoryChap brilliant chris. enjoyed it.

[@richardsweeney197]

Yes and no, brave men can by brave and yet still feel guilty about previous actions.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Interestingly thought. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@Joe-ie1mi]

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 :)

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@thedisabledwelshman9266]

@@TheHistoryChap looks like you have some interesting books there chris.

[@garybroad4092]

Chris - as always, absolutely brilliant. Thanks so much !!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@ProfessorM-he9rl]

Thank you, excellent post. RIP all from both sides xx

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@Fred-px5xu]

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!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Very kind of you, thanks

[@thomasglass4140]

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

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching my video, glad you enjoyed it and your visit to England.

[@davidwoods7720]

Thanks so much Chris

[@TheHistoryChap]

My pleasure. Thanks so much for watching. What would you like me to talk about in the future?

[@davidwoods7720]

@@TheHistoryChap being ex RN anything about 1914 naval battles and onward

[@terrybamber55]

Thank you very much, Chris. Excellent as always.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@stigg333]

Thank you for another great story of the Zulu War, stay well.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@mfranssens]

Love history and you present it so well. Thank you

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@chrishamilton2527]

The brave Zulu’s? What about the brave Brits? Often the Brits were heavily outnumbered.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Outnumbered but with superior weapons.

[@BingoFrogstrangler]

You don’t like Brits do you.

[@chrishamilton2527]

@@TheHistoryChap not always …….. they used captured weapons. Close quarters the Zulus were better armed with their assegais.

[@ludwigderzanker9767]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Glad you enjoyed it Ludwig. Thanks for your support

[@derekmurray1462]

Great channel, the African campaigns are my favourite, the stories are brilliantly told, the paintings and photos which accompany them are fascinating 👏

[@TheHistoryChap]

That's very kind, thank you. What would you like to hear about in the future?

[@timothyohman7553]

Yes,a very brave man and General Evelyn Wood. And Three Big Cheers for our History Chap!!!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@thomasgumersell9607]

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. 💪🏻🙏🏻✨

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@BoerChris]

Another great story - thank you!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@christopherwarren9439]

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

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[@handsomeman-pm9vy]

@@TheHistoryChap British versus Zulus, British versus Boxers, British versus Americans, British versus Boers. My goodness those British were every where.

[@stevepecket2535]

Cheers again Chris

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@SwingingInTheHood]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@wdtaut5650]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@kevinstenner8836]

Very interesting, keep it coming.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@stephenperry5849]

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. 👍🏻

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@briandubois-gilbert8182]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Their king hoped that the British would negotiate after Isandlwana but instead they wanted to settle the score.

[@DarrenMarsh-kx8hd]

Well presented as always....I'm looking forward to the video on the battle of Ginginluvu.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Coming soon!

[@morgan97475]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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.

[@scottp9048]

Nice one Chris ! Top notch as ever !!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@tonipearson4164]

Thank you for a most interesting talk.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@sirfox950]

I have to say, excellent video. Really enjoyed the Zulu perspective parts. Very well presented, as well.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@sirfox950]

@@TheHistoryChap thanks for making it!

[@JesusSanchez-ul2ex]

Very interesting and fascinating story Keep up the good work Blessings

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@waveranger4974]

Superlative production, sir

[@TheHistoryChap]

So nice of you, thanks

[@davidcarr7436]

The Zulu king is quite the striking figure! He is much more dignified than his depiction in the film.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@craiggemmell2738]

The Zulus failed to adapt their tactics?……..just a thought…..thanks for the insightful info and commentary….outstanding as always Old Boy!🇬🇧🇳🇿

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@ralfgroh2719]

Love your program; keep it up!

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[@captainjoshuagleiberman2778]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Why, do you think the Victorians were colour blind?

[@captainjoshuagleiberman2778]

@TheHistoryChap they weren't but it appeared that when it came to awards for valour they didn't necessarily discriminate.

[@georgegeyer3431]

About time, someone used their noodle and set up a strong defense. Excellent story and presentation.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@moonmunster]

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!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@andrewsteele7663]

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

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@josephfeeley3476]

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"!!!!

[@TheHistoryChap]

Maybe I should venture into American history at some stage?

[@GAM3RK1NG.]

@@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.

[@frankark1046]

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!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@jamesgarman4788]

Another great video Chris!!!!!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@peterbarker3433]

Interesting, to say the least - and most thought provoking - thanks, Chris.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@speakupriseup4549]

Zulu and Zulu Dawn were both terrific movies, I couldn't guess how many times I've watched them over the years.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@70galaxie]

Good work,as always. G

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@billevans7936]

Yes......and another fine video....

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@trevorhart545]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@9876543210357]

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…..

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@adrianlane4256]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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.

[@jayledermann7701]

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-nz4xz]

Shut up

[@FranciscoPreira]

Excellent video, thanks for sharing.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@invisibleray6987]

when the Brits get serious....LOOK OUT!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@davidberlanny3308]

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!!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@philennis1545]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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.

[@jeffbruin5487]

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!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@richardbradley2802]

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!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@rule3036]

Peace.....through superior fire power.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@charlesrestivo870]

Interesting as a american the brits where and still are a formidable opponent

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@jandrewhearne]

I’ve been waiting for this one! Great video! It makes me wish I was still teaching world history instead of US history.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@peterfranklin1759]

Education and entertainment. The way forward. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@peterfranklin1759]

I am already suitably subscribed.

[@RT-ko5hl]

Another excellent video about time you made the jump to TV

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@tomtaylor6163]

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

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@simonmaverick7018]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@karlsenula9495]

Love to see videos on the best books to learn about historical events.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@spinecat]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@lyndoncmp5751]

Mike Snook and Ian Knight have written the best books on the subject yes.

[@grahamrock3942]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for your interesting comments, may be you are right about the phonetic alphabet.

[@rubyandme7425]

Love listening to your storytelling………

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed my video.

[@kenattwood8060]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Good point.

[@darkjudge8786]

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.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

The Zulus weren't the fearless supermen of myth. Of course many would have pleaded for their lives. Nothing Snook said is incorrect.

[@kenattwood8060]

@@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.

[@johnhudghton3535]

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.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Excellent post.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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.

[@BingoFrogstrangler]

@@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.

[@mikenorton3294]

Great again. Fascinating Era of warfare

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@user-nh3ob4so4w]

top man history chap , would have loved you for my history teacher and double history,,

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@dereklonewolf9011]

Great video Sir! BUT if an enemy gives no quarter don't ever expect it from me ♠️ 74+🍁 hunter Yorkshire expat

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@lancemumford3106]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@Meade556]

Yes.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@StevenKeery]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@oldgitsknowstuff]

Great film ZULU. I watched it 5 times over Easter.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Now that is an addiction 😆

[@oldgitsknowstuff]

@@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.

[@steveswitzer4353]

Great stuff any chance of vids on eyre coote and wandiwash

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@FOGSmokebeer]

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 ?

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@FeldwebelWolfenstool]

..the Wolsely Expedition in Canada lost a couple of boats in the Shebandowan River. I think I know where the capsizings occurred..

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thank you so much for sharing that little tidbit from the expedition. By all means send me your photo via my website

[@Dav1Gv]

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).

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@Noseypoke-mr7th]

Brilliant Sir.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@davymckeown4577]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@tclark7932]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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.

[@guyharrison5773]

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!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@cristianpopescu78]

Very interessting!

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@terrybamber55]

Thanks

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@catdude5567]

Good video.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Many thanks & also thanks for your continuing support.

[@johnmcpherson5068]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

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[@HarryWHill-GA]

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?

[@TheHistoryChap]

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-GA]

@@TheHistoryChap Thank you most kindly Chris. I can offer recommendations for books on US Navy history if you are interested.

[@andrewarnison2103]

Cetshuayo ended up working for the British and even met Queen victoria. What does that tell you?

[@TheHistoryChap]

I don't know, what does it tell you?

[@andrewarnison2103]

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.

[@niallfitzpatrick6568]

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.

[@douglaslindstrand4361]

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.

[@TheHistoryChap]

Unfortunately, I can’t. It’s an interesting question, though.

[@YellowJeep]

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.

[@Lassisvulgaris]

"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...."

[@TheHistoryChap]

Thanks for watching my video & your comment.

[@randybrown140]

Question How many soldiers died in the African wars, Zulu and Boar wars 🤔

[@TheHistoryChap]

Good question. Will need to go back to my research.