I'm from Sudan, nice to see a British historian talk about the Anglo-Mahdist wars. I thought modern day Britain forget about the war since no one talk about it that much in the media (perhaps since its not a modern war or due to post colonial criticism) but we in Sudan continue to celebrate the legacy of our war and ancestors despite modern-day internal views against Al-Mahdi (Muhammad Ahmad), since we consider him to be at least a revolutionary leader who sought independent from foreign rule. With that being said both sides of the armies held brave men who relentlessly fought for their cause despite the difficulties, the horrible terrain and weather !
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Bashar, Thanks for taking the time to comment and to present your Sudanese perspective. I worked in Khartoum about 10 years ago. Happy memories.
@basharabdelkarim95482 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap Really amazing! If may I ask, were you in Khartoum for a diplomatic mission, aid, archaeology or just a historian 😅 ... 10 years is a long time, I wish if you could do a video about that, I like history (specifically colonial history/ancient English history) KZbin recommended your channel and I've subscribed immediately, can't wait for more history about the Anglo-Mahdist wars, I enjoy learning about history from other people prospective, will you talk about other battles too? Like Shaykan which was a Mahdist victory and happened prior to Abu Klea, the number of solders on both sides were huge and I wanted to know how did Hicks Pasha lose, and was Churchill right when he talked about the fact that Hicks' army not being paid? Sorry for the long reply but I really wants a chronicle and modern historical views about the war. In a way, that war was fought between our great ancestors and created a shared history between us and Britain despite the fact it was during the colonial area. Thank you for your efforts!
@uxb111210 ай бұрын
@@basharabdelkarim9548 it's people like you that makes history so wonderfu. Your non-partisan attitude is not common in this modern age but necessary in order to understand and give credence to the stories of what has gone before. Treated like shame, forgotten at best, derided and downtrodden, the history of true heroes should be remembered in awe, for who is alive in modern life who can hold a match to the exploits of these forgotten men.
@johnwright93722 ай бұрын
When I was a boy in the early 60s my father knew an elderly former soldier who fought in the Mahdist wars. He wore short sleeves and had a deep, leaf shaped hole in his forearm just closed by a thin bit of flesh in the middle left by a Dervish spear.
@robertwrightson64552 ай бұрын
Didn't Burnaby use a 12 gauge with some effect much to the disdain of his fellow officers?
@richardthompson98362 жыл бұрын
Chris, I'm out of breath and my throat is parched. Very well done sir. Thank you.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
@raulemmanuelnavarro8710 Жыл бұрын
Avid fan of your videos here from the Philippines. I enjoy your vigor in telling the stories.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Very kind. A fan of Filipino food over here in England!
@caractacusbrittania744210 ай бұрын
Maybe a story on the British occupation of manilla is in order?
@wyverncoch44302 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying this series, I,ve read about the battle of Omdimum, and knew it was (simply put) something to do with revenge of Gordon, but have never really known the full context. And I’m a shamed to say (as a military history buff) that I definitely didn’t know much about many of the battles you’ve covered, especially in the Victorian period. Thank you for bringing history to life.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Glad that you are enjoying my stories.
@douglasherron75342 жыл бұрын
Omdurman was fought in a different campaign (about 13/14 years later).
@wyverncoch44302 жыл бұрын
@@douglasherron7534 As mentioned, I don’t know much about the Victorian period, though I did know they were separate campaigns, but this latest series has put it into context. Explaining The route cause of Britains involvement in Sudan. Why Britain was in Sudan, which was technically part of the Turkish Empire. What Gordon was doing in Khartoum. How/why the relief column failed to reach Khartoum. The failure of this campaign subsequently led to reconquest of Sudan by the British, culminating at Omdurman It also explains the presents Egyptian forces at the battle.
@douglasherron75342 жыл бұрын
@@wyverncoch4430 I agree, the series is excellent - I'm a subscriber to the channel. I was merely pointing out that Omdurman was not directly linked to Gordon as it was part of the later campaign (along with the Battle of Atbara).
@TheMartymar19762 жыл бұрын
As always, awesome production! You have a knack for making a listener almost feel they are at the battle!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Jared, that's very kind of you. Thanks.
@arslongavitabrevis51362 жыл бұрын
Very true! Chris is a master story teller!
@gregkingsley3309 Жыл бұрын
What a story teller! Listening to this chap is a pleasure. So many amazing military engagements come to life with story. Thanks!
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Very kind words, thanks. Please do subscribe to my channel.
@FranciscoPreira2 жыл бұрын
Great video, Burnaby is indeed one of those larger than life heros, well deserving a video. Thanks for sharing.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
I will add Fred Burnaby to my list for the very near-future. Thanks.
@Gravelgratious2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris for telling this story which I always wondered the origins of Colonel Burnaby’s song.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.
@majorronaldmandell78352 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Please do one on COL Burnaby!
@stigg3332 жыл бұрын
Great video and you really make it easy to imagine just how chaotic these battles must have been, well done and thank you.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
@philiprufus4427 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff,could have done with this when I was reading about this period of British History fifty five years ago, the backround knowledge makes your work so much more enjoyable. Your research on individuals involved is oustanding,brings each battle and campaign to life.
@MarkDenson-ld8bf10 ай бұрын
The conditions sounded absolutely horrendous total respect to all the involved May they rest in peace
@TheHistoryChap8 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment & for watchjing my video
@anselmdanker95192 жыл бұрын
Thank you for covering this famous battle .I thoroughly enjoyed this.Great work.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, thanks for watching.
@briandubois-gilbert81822 жыл бұрын
Totally engrossing narrative. Your use of images depicting the battle was superb. Always enjoyed your videos. Thank you.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment.
@Zakalwe-01 Жыл бұрын
What an incredible insight into what the battle of Cannae or Towton must have been like. To be so tightly swept along amidst your enemies that neither you nor them can deliver blows... It never occurred to me that this must have been something that ancient soldiers experienced all the time.
@jreimer9487 Жыл бұрын
It's what put Glad in Gladius!
@johnf3f8102 жыл бұрын
Really like your videos. They cover subjects very pertinent to us Brits and you present them in a very even handed way. We are certainly far from perfect! Please keep them coming.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support. No we are far from perfect but then not many imperialist nations are/were.
@johnf3f8102 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap Forgot to mention your style of presentation which is very good.
@jesusisherelookbusy2 жыл бұрын
Yet another fantastic video Chris! I think we’d all love to hear the full story of Frederick Burnaby. Keep up the good work! 😊
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thatnks for your kind words. Fred Burnaby is on the way.
@inregionecaecorum2 жыл бұрын
It is a tale worth telling, I have read about him.
@caboosej87492 жыл бұрын
great video History chap, had not seen the Mahdist war history yet and appreciate you shining some light on it.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
@joeritchie45542 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this video, as I do all of them. You are an excellent history teacher with your engaging style. Love it!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you. Thanks.
@raymondrichards48882 жыл бұрын
Another well researched and delivered blog. Your style of delivery, as always, is most informative and easy on the ear. Please keep them coming.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your supportive message.
@theinigosilvastation62324 ай бұрын
Yup, these are my kind of stories! Keep it going!
@inregionecaecorum2 жыл бұрын
My dad encountered the Hadendowa when stationed in the Sudan at the end of WWII he was very impressed by them, who wouldn't be. I have three of their characteristic daggers, he bought home with him as well as some photographs of these impressive guys. Their grandfathers had very likely fought against Wolseley's column. Being of a certain English generation I recall sir Henry Newbolt's poem and Kipling too, "here's to you fuzzy wuzzy" Burnaby's monument I know outside St Phillip's in Birmingham.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your father's experiences.
@TheSteveRobinson2 жыл бұрын
My step father served with the Royal Fusiliers in the Sudan in the Suez campaign in 1956. I believe it was the last British regiment stationed in Khartoum.
@francishynes645 Жыл бұрын
So ur father worked for imperial England, invaded foreign lands with no connection to England, helped slaughter thousands of Sudanese people, stole their resources and art and fucked off home after? He no worse than a nazi
@edthilenius75302 жыл бұрын
🤗 Incredible work and very well made! Your narration is superb. I couldn't put it down! Again, simply amazing report! Thank you for sharing your experiences! Best wishes and cheers!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it.
@kiwifruit272 жыл бұрын
You have such enthusiasm in your presentations, fantastic as always
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks.
@andrewsteele76632 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Chris, excellent video, I had to watch it in stages, but I loved it. Keep them coming, Cheers
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching
@andyjones66432 жыл бұрын
Brilliant as ever,you actually manage to not only impart history, but make it exciting. My thoughts ‘sod this for a game of soldiers’. And interesting how many future senior officers and the off statesman were involved in this extended campaign in Sudan.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Andy, I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
@davefellhoelter13432 жыл бұрын
You Tell a GREAT Tale! about Great History! Thank You Sir! May We Have Another?
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you. Thanks. Another coming this Friday.
@rodeastell36152 жыл бұрын
Excellent video ... and we definitely need a Burnaby special.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
The best I can offer is a video about the man.
@johnbuxton60092 жыл бұрын
Chris great as usual. Thanks so much. Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas to you too.
@paullesliehutson58182 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris - An excellently presented account. You’re doing a brilliant job!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Really kind of you, thanks.
@hailhydra795910 ай бұрын
I had this on in the background while doing some bits and bobs and it was fascinating, thank you.
@TheHistoryChap8 ай бұрын
thanks for watching my video, glad you enjoyed it.
@stevenherridge92412 жыл бұрын
You should definitely do episode on Burnaby. A fascinating character.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Will add to my list. Not sure I can produce before Christmas but maybe his story will cheer us up in the cold winter months.
@stirlingmoss46212 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris. Would you consider a prog on the British invasion of the Kingdom of Benin in 1897(?), please? There has been much to do with the art of that kingdom recently but no mention of the reason behind the British Army's involvement there. Thank you. As always, excellent content.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
I will add to my list. Haven't done anything on West Africa yet. Watch this space!
@caniconcananas76872 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap Western Africa was dominated by the great empire of Mali. One of its kings was of one of the wealthiest men in History. When he crossed Sahara desert with a gigantic caravan and arrived at Egypt, he was about to sink the "world" gold market, because of the huge amount of gold he used to pay everything the many persons in the caravan needed or wanted. Just imagine how isolated were the Near East and Europe during the 14th century. Nobody knew about Mali and its fabulous riches.
@Mrfrontrow2 жыл бұрын
Well done!!! Really love your presentation and narration. It really brings the event to life.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you. Thanks
@Yeti_1317 Жыл бұрын
How am I only finding this channel now? Brilliant work. Subscribed.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support. Loads more videos planned for 2023.
@perrydowd92852 жыл бұрын
Yes! Definately make a video about Burnaby. This series is fantastic. I'm new to the story of Britain in Northern Africa so I'm on a bit of a learning curve right now. 👍👍👍👍👍
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Glad you are enjoying. Fred Burnaby will be coming soon so please make sure you subscribe (if you haven't already).
@perrydowd92852 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap Oh don't worry Chris. I subbed the first time I saw the channel. 👍
@1958letgo2 жыл бұрын
educational and very entertaining. Fantastic work. Thank you.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching my video about Abu Klea.
@margaretkairu74182 жыл бұрын
ANOTHER WONDERFUL VIDEO,OF COURSE,AS EXPECTED!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you, thanks.
@justinreilly66192 жыл бұрын
More on Fred Burnaby? Yes please! Interestingly and very well delivered post on this battle, thank you for sharing.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Burnaby is on his way. Watch this space!
@dirkl96892 жыл бұрын
Superbly narrated history- outstanding 🤩
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you. Thanks.
@bullettube98632 жыл бұрын
No matter if you disagree with British Victorian politics, you can't deny the courage and determination of the British army! Discipline and the pluck of the officers and men under able leadership can never be underestimated!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment.
@jackgreenfitness36402 жыл бұрын
Once again, a fascinating talk. Do you ever give public in-person talks?
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
I do and would love to do more. Please drop me a line via my website: www.thehistorychap.com
@alexsuholitko2528 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Really enjoyed it.
@neilpage9012 жыл бұрын
Wonderfully researched and told as usual, Chris
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you.
@mbutler318332 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I would love to see a piece on Colonel Burnaby. I have read all the Flashman books multiple times.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Burnaby is on his way very soon.
@jlv2335 Жыл бұрын
Thrilling storytelling! Thank you for this brilliant movies
@NeilSmith-o8h13 күн бұрын
Great video as usual my grandfather who served in India and the first world war was in the Sudan not sure if it was the first initial conflict or when Kitchener returned to the Sudan but he always said that the mahdists were some of the fiercest men he'd ever faced great stuff
@TheHistoryChap12 күн бұрын
Many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
@ropeburnsrussell2 жыл бұрын
Another great video, thanks.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
@michaelthompson34210 ай бұрын
It was the title of this video that bought me here. I know this poem off by heart - Vitae Lampada. Great video. Regards from Down Under.
@TheHistoryChap9 ай бұрын
Thanks for your support, glad you enjoyed my video
@georgegoodyear96312 жыл бұрын
One pleasure, besides listening to your enthusiastic narratives, is to view the Victorian pictures and paintings, depicting the various imperial conflicts. Although the faces of the British squadies and officers tend to look unrealistically calm and stoic, in the face of possible imminent death, they, nonetheless, probably produced feelings of pride in their “target audiences”, of those who supported the contemporary, growing British Empire.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
George, yes the paintings were meant to send a message to the target audience. Also, the audience had expectations too. Hence why artists still portrayed soldiers as wearing red when they were actually wearing Khaki.
@arslongavitabrevis51362 жыл бұрын
Great work Chris (as usual). Yes, it would be nice to know more about this flamboyant character, Frederick Burnaby. BTW, If I remember correctly Rudyard Kipling dedicated a poem to the Mahdist warriors known as "Fuzzie Wuzzies" and in the poem he mentions "the broken square". Greetings from a very hot Buenos Aires (37 degrees today!)
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Fred Burnaby is now definitely on my list - coming soon! Thanks for sharing Kipling's poem too. Hope everyone in Buenos Aires is enjoying the football.
@MarvelDcImage Жыл бұрын
So 'ere's ~to~ you, Fuzzy-Wuzzy, at your 'ome in the Soudan; You're a pore benighted 'eathen but a first-class fightin' man; An' 'ere's ~to~ you, Fuzzy-Wuzzy, with your 'ayrick 'ead of 'air - You big black boundin' beggar - for you broke a British square!' - Rudyard Kipling
@zamlat8118 Жыл бұрын
"Fuzzie Wuzzies" were Beja/Hadendoa warriors from Eastern Sudan, lead by Osman Digna. They also broke the British square at Tamai.
@johannleuckx16252 жыл бұрын
Well done! If possible, please more about the mahadist army of the time. Thanks!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@bobbrown55292 жыл бұрын
I normally do not like listening to a story about war , but would rather watch it on TV etc . To actually see what is happening , puts more life into it . But to you Sir History Chap , I must say that I thoroughly enjoy Listening to you Describe the Action , the Events , the Drama & Deaths on both sides . So all I will say is , thank you and I do look forward to more of your Descriptions of other Military Actions
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.
@MmMm-xg9co2 жыл бұрын
شكرا على الفيديو
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching
@fettlerjohn34192 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting 👍🏼 ✨
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure.
@rogerdepretto440 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant. Chris.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Very kind of you. if you enjoy my work then please sign up for my newsletter at www.thehistorychap.com
@gerardhogan32 жыл бұрын
Chris I always enjoy your stories and for a moment...I thought I was there!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Praise indeed. Thank you very much :)
@Michael-ws7rc11 ай бұрын
What an interesting story, and I’ve never seen or read anything about it before. Thanks for what you do, friend.
@TheHistoryChap11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@jacquespatton2594 Жыл бұрын
Excellent story telling. I almost felt I was there. Yes on making a video about the Colonel. Well done!
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching
@chrisdfx12 жыл бұрын
I consider myself an expert on KZbin history channels, and you sir, have one of the best. I would love a series on the battles of the American Civil War, is that something you can do in the future?
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you. As you have probably worked out, I tend to focus on stories involving British military (plenty of them!) but I might consider expanding outside of that theme in the future.
@fredazcarate48182 жыл бұрын
There but one word to describe this battle....guts, yes pure guts at its core. Brilliant video on the subject Sir, once again you have come to scratch and delivered a mighty blow. 💯👌👊👍
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Guts is a good word to describe it.
@fredazcarate48182 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap Sir it is an excellent word to describe the battle.
@roybennett9284 Жыл бұрын
Very well done that man , always well thought out and prepared kind regards Roy Bennett Wollongong NSW Australia.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
@simonnoble7589 Жыл бұрын
love this series ... in Egypt and Sudan ... more please ..... great reading 😃😀😄 Chris
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
More coming soon.
@simonnoble7589 Жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap thank you for your hard work Chris
@lloydpringle56262 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, what a brilliant and well presented story....
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comment
@kendy123456789 Жыл бұрын
Even my Mrs likes watching your videos, you and Mark Felton are my favourite History buffs.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Blimey, kind words indeed! Many thanks.
@thomastully59402 жыл бұрын
“ Beresford” I’m from Tramore Co Waterford here in Svendborg,Denmark now,well done follow your great uploads.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you. Glad you are enjoying.
@stevelovering9774 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, excellently told.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching
@edwardmatalka2 жыл бұрын
A great series. Thank you! Burnaby does deserve his own program.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
And here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqe0aZKbdr5sjsU
@sue.F Жыл бұрын
By Jove, that was brilliant! I only stopped by to find some military details on Rudolf Carl von Statin Freiherr - which battles was he involved, please? Do you cover the battle of Om Wagarat, where it was reported, he lost 8,000 of his men in 20 minutes… and his escape from capture.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting. You might enjoy this video too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmnZdmCcbZtsjac
@MikeyRumi180 Жыл бұрын
Love, love, love this channel.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Make sure you subscribe.
@nigeldeforrest-pearce80842 жыл бұрын
As Always, Fascinating History Expertly Told!!!!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed my talk about Abu Klea.
@peterderidder26552 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed it verry much, I came here by accident. And the story was verry interesting so I kept watching the tale... thanks for making this and sorry for my bad englische writing .
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
I am glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.
@Hilts9312 жыл бұрын
Fantastic delivery once again. What happened to Gordon after his rescue? I can imagine Gladstone wasn’t best pleased. Court martial?
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Wait for the next part of the story
@colinblackler34662 жыл бұрын
No spoilers please......
@TonyWhiting-vy7tz Жыл бұрын
Awesome as always, your love of the subject comes through
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, thanks.
@chrisjacques73682 жыл бұрын
Heat video on Abu Klea and I’d thought that Burnaby was a inspiration for flashman for a long time - there’s a Abu Klea monument in cathedral square Birmingham with Burnabys name on.. khica is also on it ??
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Chris thanks for sharing. I will pay a visit next time I'm in Brum.
@hugocampbell92092 жыл бұрын
What about a video on David livingstone and the west African squadron? Also a playlist on the English civil war of 1640s would be a good watch
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Hugo, I will add to my (ever-growing) list.
@jayturner339710 ай бұрын
Exceptional as always 👌 👏
@TheHistoryChap8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
@martinhogg53372 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! Really enjoyed that tale thanks!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure.
@earnestwanderer2471 Жыл бұрын
Very exciting. Great presentation.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@mariadacre96472 жыл бұрын
Great video and a one on Fred Burnaby would'nt go amiss, thanks.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks. Burnaby coming next week.
@ramseybarber83122 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris Thanks for showing this,What was the average size of this square ( in yds) and how deep would they have been ? It must have been a fare size to have two thousand camels inside it. Cheers
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Ramsey, thanks for that question. I have been searching through my notes and sources and can't find an exact measurement, but you are right it would have been a fair size - and consequently needed a lot of discipline and training to keep it solid.
@ramseybarber83122 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap Thanks for trying Chris.
@andyblyth923 Жыл бұрын
Dear Chris you have made me go too the books again 🎉🎉
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your support
@Micktyb2 жыл бұрын
Excellent thanks !! Would be a great story if you did do one ??
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
i think Fred Burnaby is coming up fast on the rails.
@toddjones5742 Жыл бұрын
well done storytelling, thanks
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Please subscribe to my channel so you don't miss my future stories.
@AgentGB12 жыл бұрын
A story about Fred Burnaby would be most cool, didn't know he was the inspiration for Flashmen. This was a captivating seat edged account, the battlefield is a strange place when certain unforeseen dynamics can shift the outcome. That sense of a blunder out of ones control.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed my video. Battle of Abu Klea was a lot more knife-edge than the casualty figures suggest.
@beachboy05052 жыл бұрын
Excellent video 📹 ..AN OPEN BATTLE.. You have to admire the Sudanese warriors. They didn't have , artillery, machine guns or the benefit of a professional army. The Sudanese relied on their athleticism and bravery to fight the best Army in the world in an OPEN BATTLE. Man to man 👨, no hiding.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment about the Battle of Abu Klea.
@PaulinAsia_10 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video. Though curious how you described a country invaded and occupied by Britain on the pretext of forgiving debt, as a client state.
@TheHistoryChap9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching my video .
@maxsmyth4819 Жыл бұрын
would love to hear more about Burnaby, Thank you for your incite.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Here is the video about Burnaby: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqe0aZKbdr5sjsU
@stephenmcdonald79082 жыл бұрын
There's a monument to Burnaby in Birmingham Cathedral churchyard.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Well I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing.
@davidwoods77202 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much indeed
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
@mrbritannia38332 жыл бұрын
0:37 Flashman in the flashman papers is based off Harry Flashman of Thomas Hughes ‘Tom Browns’s Schools days’(By based off I mean he literally is meant to be the same character). Great video by the way.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment.
@laurencehearne27632 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your series very much
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@ΝικοςΚαλοχριστιανακης-μ2ζ2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting story thank you Sir! I wish you can also make a video about the Indian revolution cause the opening of the bullet holders by mouth!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Indian revolution / mutiny (Sepoy rebellion) will be covered in 2023.
@joeshmoe83452 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video big dog, thanks
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
@penjoman2 жыл бұрын
I love this man Soo much, finally someone who can tell sudanese history in real, unlike biased teachers that used to teach us when we were kids...
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Glad you are enjoying my videos about Sudanese history (or at least the bits involving the British).
@jackgreenfitnesspt58042 жыл бұрын
great video again!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.
@keithgubbin23542 жыл бұрын
Thanks naming the Royal Sussex Regt correctly this time! My old regiment, though it was the Third Battalion the Queen’s Regiment (3 Queens) by then……
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
@ravendon Жыл бұрын
Great videos, but the playlist is all out of order.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback
@CharlesPepper2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video.
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you. Thanks.
@leonasmith6180 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, very clear concise and researched, your only lacking is a little humor, we are talking about the British after all, yep im a stiff upper lipper as well. my very best to you and yours Leona.
@TheHistoryChap Жыл бұрын
I actually have a wry sense of ironic humour. Maybe I should introduce it a bit more.
@leonasmith6180 Жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap The Russian fleet has been done by others, you really missed an opertunity there. In the 2ww a group of old men managed to convince Italians and Germans to sink there own ships. The English do have a way of doing things that really should'nt work, yet it dose. Thanks for the vids, you research well and present the datum in an easy to asimulate format, but I am a brat, and enjoy a little humor. thanks again. Leona
@ianknight20532 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Chris. Another ripping yarn!
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed.
@bobjackson47202 жыл бұрын
What a generation, those men were almost super hero's. Will their like ever be seen again?
@TheHistoryChap2 жыл бұрын
A different breed.
@caractacusbrittania744210 ай бұрын
Unfortunately not, A union jack meant something back then.