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My name is Chris and on this channel we explore the fascinating history of the British military.
Particular areas of interest to me are the Peninsular War of 1808-1814 and the Zulu War of 1879 (I live in South Africa and am a qualified guide to the battlefields).
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Particular areas of interest to me are the Peninsular War of 1808-1814 and the Zulu War of 1879 (I live in South Africa and am a qualified guide to the battlefields).
If you sign up for my mailing list you will receive a free eBook all about the Battle of Isandlwana...Just follow this link and join the battalion bit.ly/redcoathistory
If you like military themed merchandise such as t-shirts then fear not, as I have you covered redcoathistory.myspreadshop.co.uk/
If you are a potential sponsor and your brand is a good fit with my subject matter then please drop me a line on redcoathistory at gmail dot com.
A Forgotten Hero: James Skinner - The “Father of Indian Cavalry”
James Skinner was an absolute legend.
He overcame the stuffy racial attitudes of the time to form and lead his own regiment in the East India Company army.
In fact he is still considered by many to be the father of the Indian cavalry.
The regiment he raised still exists in the modern Indian army…stay tuned till the end to find out more about their operational history up until the present day.
Thanks to my friend Josh Provan for helping to research and write this film. His UA-cam channel can be found here - www.youtube.com/@adventuresinhistoryland5501
If you are interested in the Zulu War, then please sign up for my mailing list to receive my free book on the subject: redcoathistory.com/newsletter/
For extra content and early releases sign up for my Patreon page over at - www.patreon.com/RedcoatHistory
or buy me a coffee and help support the channel via ko-fi.com/redcoathistory
He overcame the stuffy racial attitudes of the time to form and lead his own regiment in the East India Company army.
In fact he is still considered by many to be the father of the Indian cavalry.
The regiment he raised still exists in the modern Indian army…stay tuned till the end to find out more about their operational history up until the present day.
Thanks to my friend Josh Provan for helping to research and write this film. His UA-cam channel can be found here - www.youtube.com/@adventuresinhistoryland5501
If you are interested in the Zulu War, then please sign up for my mailing list to receive my free book on the subject: redcoathistory.com/newsletter/
For extra content and early releases sign up for my Patreon page over at - www.patreon.com/RedcoatHistory
or buy me a coffee and help support the channel via ko-fi.com/redcoathistory
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The Shocking History of New Zealand's Incredible Maori Soldiers
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This episode is a detailed look at the history of Maori soldiers, especially in the two world wars. German Field marshal Erwin Rommel allegedly said of them, "Give me a Maori Battalion and I will conquer the world." But what is the full history and just how effective were they? let's find out. If you are interested in the Zulu War, then please sign up for my mailing list to receive my free book...
The Incredible story of a D-Day Hero - the life of Stan Hollis VC
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Thanks to World of Warships for sponsoring this video. The World Of Warships 80th anniversary of D-Day event is now live! Please follow this link to try the game for free, and you'll also get a starter pack worth 25 EUR! wo.ws/3WSA1yE It’s been eighty years since these brave buggers waded ashore at Normandy. The 6th of June 1944 is a day that will always be remembered by those of us with a pass...
'The Bravest Man in England' - The Extraordinary Life of Colonel Fred Burnaby
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They called him the Bravest man in England. His life was straight from the pages of a swashbuckling novel…Some even say he was the inspiration for Harry Flashman. Do you know who it is? Well, it's Colonel Frederick Gustavus Burnaby of the Royal Horse Guards. His life was an amazing story and he was tragically killed at the Battle of Abu Klea in Sudan in 1885. If you are interested in the Zulu W...
The Incredible Story of the British Army's Oldest Regiment...Do you know which regiment it is?
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In today's episode, I examine which regiment is the oldest in the British army... It's not as straight-forward as you may think. If you are interested in the Zulu War, then please sign up for my mailing list to receive my free book on the subject: redcoathistory.com/newsletter/ If you are very generous, you can also buy me a coffee and help support the channel via ko-fi.com/redcoathistory or jo...
The Surprising Secret Behind the British Army's Success
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Take command of over 2500 tanks, planes, choppers and ships from 10 major nations including Britain and the USA when you play War Thunder. Use this like to sign up and support the channel - playwt.link/redcoathistory In today's video we are looking at the British army's unique regimental system - Regimental tradition. The honour of the regiment. Regimental Esprit de corps. And how these element...
The Forgotten Prequel to the Zulu War (1877)
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The 9th Cape Frontier War is almost completely forgotten. But today's guest presenter Cam Simpson has been doing a lot of research on the little known Battle of Umzintzani. It was a desperate fight deep in rural South Africa - it's a fight rich with valour, excitement and tragedy. Cam is the author on numerous books about military history and they can be purchased via this link - amzn.to/3WjBkG...
Was the Continental army really that damn good?
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Robbie's book can be purchased here - amzn.to/4aZsYYG If you are interested in the Zulu War, then please sign up for my mailing list to receive my free book on the subject: redcoathistory.com/newsletter/ If you are very generous, you can also buy me a coffee and help support the channel via www.patreon.com/RedcoatHistory
American Revolution: Cornwallis' Elite Soldiers
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Today we are once again visiting the American Revolution. It's a war that I am only just learning about. I am joined once more by author Robbie McNiven to find out more about the 33rd Regiment of foot during the revolution. The 33rd was arguably Britain's most elite regiment of the era and they fought in almost every major battle of the revolution. Their colonel was none other than Charles Corn...
American Revolution: The SECRETS of British Organisation
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The British redcoats of the American revolution... In today’s short episode we are joined once more by author Robbie MacNiven to explain how British infantry battalions were structured and organised. If you are interested in the Zulu War, then please sign up for my mailing list to receive my free book on the subject: redcoathistory.com/newsletter/ If you are very generous, you can also buy me a...
American Revolution: The surprising truth about Britain's redcoats
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The British Army of the American revolution. Like most British armies throughout history, they were over-stretched, under resourced and fighting thousands of miles from home against a tough and determined enemy. But what do we really know about these men in the red coats? Were they the proverbial scum of the earth? Was the army their only option to avoid the gutter? Where were they from and how...
How Sergeant McCabe Turned the Tide and won a War!
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Who says Sergeants can't win battles? In today's amazing slice of British military history we learn about the Sergeant in the 31st Regiment of Foot who almost single-handedly changed the course of the Battle of Sobraon. More from me on the 1st Anglo-Sikh War - ua-cam.com/video/qz5ItKGmKZE/v-deo.htmlsi=Lj7ioVIUqxJoDfWT If you are interested in the Zulu War, then please sign up for my mailing lis...
Britain's Legendary Zulu War Private - Henry Hook VC
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Henry Hook VC has been called the most famous private soldier in British military history. Does the name ring a bell? I’m sure it does - he was the bad lad in the film Zulu. We’ve spoken about him before on the show, but today Neil Thornton and I are going deep, learning more about his life and about the actions that lead to his Victoria Cross at the Defence of Rorke’s Drift. Purchase Neil's bo...
Did this Victoria Cross Hero Fake His Own Death? Captain Cecil D’Arcy VC -Zulu War
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Many VC winners have struggled to cope with their sudden fame and our hero today is one of them. He rose through the ranks to command one of the most famous units of the South African Frontier. He won a VC fighting the Zulus, served with distinction against the Basothos and then mysteriously disappeared. Today’s story is about an incredible man - but one who remains an enigma. A special thanks ...
Who are Britain’s elite bearded assault pioneers?
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Beards...currently (March 2024) there aren't many jobs in the British army that allow beards...But Pioneer Sergeant is one of them. But what is their story? Why are they allowed beards and what is the history of this important role? If you are interested in the Zulu War, then please sign up for my mailing list to receive my free book on the subject: redcoathistory.com/newsletter/ Sign up for th...
The Untold Story of the Colonial Marines During the War of 1812
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The Untold Story of the Colonial Marines During the War of 1812
The Incredible Story of a Victoria Cross Earned Fighting with an Axe.
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The Incredible Story of a Victoria Cross Earned Fighting with an Axe.
British Army Fitness: Then and Now - How do they compare to modern standards?
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British Army Fitness: Then and Now - How do they compare to modern standards?
Tigers in the trenches? The full story of the Indian Corps on the Western Front 1914-15
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Tigers in the trenches? The full story of the Indian Corps on the Western Front 1914-15
The 5 worst British defeats of the Victorian era?
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The 5 worst British defeats of the Victorian era?
The Forgotten Story of How British Redcoats Took on Japanese Samurai
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The Forgotten Story of How British Redcoats Took on Japanese Samurai
Indian Rebellion of 1857-59: Walking the Battlefields (A full documentary)
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Indian Rebellion of 1857-59: Walking the Battlefields (A full documentary)
The Mini Rorke's Drift In the Mountain Kingdom: Forgotten Sieges of the Basotho Gun War (1880-81)
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The Mini Rorke's Drift In the Mountain Kingdom: Forgotten Sieges of the Basotho Gun War (1880-81)
The Shocking Story of How British Army Officers Bought and Sold Commissions
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The Shocking Story of How British Army Officers Bought and Sold Commissions
First Boer War - From the Battle of Bronkhorstspruit to Majuba 1880-81 (full documentary)
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First Boer War - From the Battle of Bronkhorstspruit to Majuba 1880-81 (full documentary)
Isandlwana - The Story of the Victoria Crosses
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Isandlwana - The Story of the Victoria Crosses
The American Revolution - The forgotten theatre of war - 1781
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The American Revolution - The forgotten theatre of war - 1781
Zulus, Matabele and Boers - He Terrified the Enemy: Johan Colenbrander - The Frontier Legend
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Zulus, Matabele and Boers - He Terrified the Enemy: Johan Colenbrander - The Frontier Legend
Redcoat History Matters: A New Year Message From Chris
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Redcoat History Matters: A New Year Message From Chris
Up From the Ranks - Were men promoted from the ranks as rare as we think? (Napoleonic Wars)
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Up From the Ranks - Were men promoted from the ranks as rare as we think? (Napoleonic Wars)
Sadly, NZ used them like cannon fodder and shat on them when they got home.
In Ramparts cemetery near Ypres there are the graves of five Maori soldiers alongside each other, all of whom died on 31 December 1917. Very thought provoking.
As far as I have seen no Author has found the primary source of the document. Was it in a letter to Rommel's wife ?
I am begining to suspect it may be a bit of a myth...But a good one none the less!
My father was shot in Crete, German hospital for 8 months and a POW in Poland for the rest of the war. He was a born and bred a Kiwi. Don't tell me about the Maori.
Hi, thanks but I'm confused...are you saying that we shouldn't mention the Maori?
Yes, the casualties were high but so were the military honours they were awarded. The British learned trench warefare from Maori during the Maori Wars
There were also black units in the British army during the American revolution,, at the wars end, Washington met with the British commander at the time to discuss the conditions of the British withdrawl,, one of his demands was the return of escaped slaves,, so the Brit general had one of these units from his honour guard on Washingtons arrival as a big f**k you
Thanks for raising awareness of the history of the Maori Battalion.
I have to admit, it is kind of hard to take this video seriously when the pronunciation of basic Japanese terms like "samurai" and "Edo" are mangled so badly by the speaker. It really undercuts his credibility.
How can you run around calling ya self a certain ethnicity if you are mixed race , I don't run around calling myself a German or Irishman or Welshman . Just a kiwi tbh . I always found that odd as a kid here in nz . My brother is half Maori , so he calls him self a Maori . He's part African American also Irish and welsh . I get the German from my dads family . His grandad was Maori well part Maori and thought in world war 2 and he was a legend machine gunner , he killed 1000s of Turks . He was actually nicer than my own grandad oddly enough that also went to world war 2 . I guess people label themselves because the colour of their skin . I spoke to him before my parents as a baby , he was a such a good brother tho . He's a real family man with many kids . But I hate my mother for always treating him better than me . He was like her prize peach one might say . Always spoke so highly of him around me . Shit made me sick to my stomach once I reached a certain age . If I had a dollar for the dribble shit spoke about him I would be a rich man today .
Bro, it wasn't a volunteer effort except for the sellouts that wanted to fight for our colonists. We actually hid men from "conscription" we are not a race, we are individuals living in a unit just like the northern English and Jordies and the Chelsea.
Nz and Aus ❤❤❤
Bro you are so cool having a bro on the line for proper pronunciation
Thanks a lot. I tried my best, I hope I didn't let anyone down.
Bro, I'm crying like I'm a reincarnated soldier. I go get energy type healings where ancestors rock up and are bowing to me in front of a white medium
Again a very good video. Loving learning more about India. Ever thought about doing a Vid on the 32nd Cornwall regiment? Formed from the Fox Marines right up to the DCLI.
Thanks a lot. Lots of regimental films in the pipeline - coming soon is one on the last county regiment in the British army...
Another jew war.
Good stuff for giving it a go. One point though, Maori we're never defeated by the Brits. They signed a treaty. The Pa was als the basis of the trench warfare in WW1.
I'm new to your channel, and I'm very impressed with 1) your careful and open citation of sources, 2) your effort to properly pronounce the Maori language, and 3) your simple and direct presentation (without unnecessary and distracting graphics). Thanks for sharing. And best wishes from Aotearoa New Zealand!
Many thanks for your kind words...Sometime I do get carried away with graphics though...will try and keep my inclination under control.
Appreciate the effort you took to pronounce place names, many thanks from NZ
Royal Engineers FIRST IN LAST OUT
They defintely deserve a video!
Why they terrified Rommel...probably because they were such a hoha asking them for ciggies beers a bite of there pie ..oh qn can I borrow your car ...all the same
Rommel said that comment in relation to The Aussies and Kiwi Soldiers ANZAC troops were and still are world class.
Every time bro said Maori it was different 😂 but his pronunciation is still much better than what I've heard in the past
Ha ha yes, fair enough, Im trying....but certainly lots of room for improvement.
This is how you do research. Consult with and talk to the communities you are studying, nobody knows them better. Decent video
Because they were as mad as hell at having to wear tight, heavy uniforms in sweltering heat with the likes of Obadiah Hakeswill flogging the flesh from their bones for the flimsiest of infractions
First 3 min sounds like the highlands of Papua New Guinea. Sad and Unfortunately we still do tribal fighting till this day. We have soo much love and respect for Maori up here. ❤️
I've read that, as well as the Christian Church you showed, Skinner built places of worship for both the Muslims and the Hindus who served in his regiment.
The Haka is still recognised and famous all over the world today
That is probably out the Victor mag have a look.
Yes, I think that's it! Thanks
Well done on learning thé prononciation. Mana = M(ahh)n(ahh). Vowels ‘a’ ‘e’ ‘I’ ‘o’’u’: have the same sound as Latin languages, French, Italian.
You say it like bread, easy- Moul'dy. Maori taught me that in Jail.
very interesting
I was born when ww2 was just ending . I grew up full of hearing of the courage and humor of Maori Battalion . We had songs that still cir circulate in my mind .....Maori soldiers were always cheerful and full of " can do " attitude ....we have Anzac day that remembers all the fallen and even in covid times people decorated their fences with portraits of our heroes
It was a few years ago now! I finished a hard day at work, had my Scaffold belt and jumped on public transportation ,then suddenly I stopped by at RSA most commonly known as "retired service army"( retired service veterans). I had a big jug and sat by an older bloke who was sitting there content and called out to me and said hey Maori boy how's it going mate! Good old classic auzzy lingo😆. I was stunned because Im a darker Maori lad with older or more prominent features from 1950s era.Most kiwis these days I would admit are on there fairer side.Anyways he sucked me in and what would you know fucking 6 hour's has gone by,that bloke either played me a fool because I don't remember him buying 1 round 😂.Anyways to get to the point I must admit it was a insightful and delightful experiences of my adult live and a memory I'll keep in mind for the rest of my living life. One story I find hard to believe but old mate was a retired sas Australian veteran who served beside the Maori battalion.He said it was an honor and privalege to serve with the Maori and said with a full heart that the impacted so much during the world wars as front liners that the war fare and strategy's they bring is truly out of this world.Even mentioned there was a Maori battalion called the 13 mile sniper's,why do you ask? Because the enemy Frontline couldn't get within 13miles of Maori battalion lines with confirmed kills. That I find hard to believe to be honest but the respect I can appreciate, with a more transparent perspective I feel even more proud to be kiwi.🎉❤
We often fight weaker oponents (e.g. Iraq, Afghanistan), which makes it alot easier.
@@kevinreardon1025 “weaker” opponents? fighting a counter-insurgency campaign amongst a hostile population thousands of miles from home is not easy…Doesn’t matter how good you are, it’s almost impossible to win. And let’s be fair the Taliban in particular were good fighters.
@@redcoathistory I was told by a couple mates in the Army that the Taliban where a bunch of ramshackle partly trained, conscripts/guerilla's.
Swarfega might get the oil dirt off your left arm.
@@peterwest7855 Lol
Could this be because the Napoleonic Wars were essentially a long running world war of sorts? In those circumstances eventually ability had to win out over a chance of birth, especially when facing an enemy that was more egalitarian by definition? Another realm where social mobility was possible in the 18th and first half of the 19th century was India of course.
Please do a video of Capt Charles Upham VC & bar. If you watch Saving Private Ryan, you will see a German soldier who clearly came and said he was called Upham as he was an American who moved to Germany before the war! I know books always say that anybody's name is purely coincidental. Captain Charles Upham was a Brexiteer before they were invented as in the early sixties he spoke up on behalf of the New Zealand Government pleading with Britain not to join the Common Market! I home someone makes a full length feature film about the N.Z contribution to the U.K. war effort especially men such as Air Comodore Park. The Commonwealth Forces including the Poles put an excruciating effort into helping the U.K at her greatest time of need!
I think I read somewhere that Skiners Horse where add Multan when the Indian mutiny commenced I need a forced march to Delhi to reinforce the East India company, and after time were mainly Pashtuns. I wonder what actions the y were involved in.?
@@stuarthastie6374 Hi - thanks for that. I think that was the Guides actually, though I may be wrong.
i really like the fact we were looking at the research with you at times, shows you care about your content. keep it up and happy to keep learning and hearing more about my country, thank you! i must say it would have been something out of nightmare hearing maori soldiers doing a haka in the black of night targeted towards you, if youve ever seen or heard a mass haka
Thanks a lot...really appreciate the feedback. And yeah - I can only imagine the terror that the sound of the Haka at night must have inflicted on their enemy.
Excellent stuff.
Thankyou very much. Any other subjects you'd like me to cover?
Search for Battle of Pollilur Around 4000- 5000 Brits KIA + few 100 officers Taken as POW in 1780. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Pollilur_(1780)
I dont get how the maori battalion soldier's were not given the same rights as the other nz soldier's on return and nothing has been done to correct that fact so much for our democracy we've never had so many maori pollies in parliament as we do now ive never heard any of them stand up and fight for our 28th but oh well I guess thats the difference between soldier's and pollies pollies are nut less😢 😢😢😢
It is important to know the name of our 28th Maori battalion was name the 28th for a purpose, the purpose was the signing of the partnership with king William and our chiefs on the 28th day of October 1835 this signing was the signing of Maori independence 1835 ratified by the house of Lords and the house of commons also recognised by 5 imperial countries AND YET IT IS IGNORED HERE IN NZ our political platform has been operating like the Biden admin / democrats for over 100 years
Thanks for the info, I didn't know that.
Although some info is hobson You did ABSOLUTELY AMAZING With sharing the information you have. Given your crash course in Reo Māori. Thank you for your pronunciations Its nice to know You have better pronunciation than Māori Deputy-PM St (wannabe) winston Peter's 😅😂 who gets up after he gets knock down🤦♂️
I don't think even the Irish do anger like the Maori people. I liked them so much I made six of them.
Was last there around 2008. Good to see funds from whomever being invested to expand and preserve this history. Good piece of knowledge you prodiced here
Maori people carry the strength and spirit of their ancestors into battle. Even in modern day society it keeps us grounded.
I liked this video. It was comprehensive and explanatory, and not judgmental, as I have when people analyze systems that today are considered wrong, but were perfectly normal for their times.
All kiwis worth thier salt know and celebrate the 28th
I'm a kiwi and took my step sin to his first Anzac dawn service earlier this year in texas(te teko). Small service but was mean. Talked alot about maori service in the wars. Texas the only rsa in nz without a picture of the queen or king they told me. I've heard by word of mouth many times Hitler said that quote but It may be Chinese whispers could of been that other German guy
Son* not sin
This is a great tribute. I grew up and still live in Rangiriri. I had WW2 veterans as neighbors including Hakum Iwihora of the 28th . Alf de Thierry , Dan Elliott whom I‘be yet to fully research, encouraged now by this podcast . Norman Gall DCM , was a spitfire pilot during the Battle of Britain. Jack Kelly of the 22nd , by now into his 90’s before his passing, was to reveal he was witness to my uncle Jack ( RJH Miller) ,of the 18th , take a grenade at the battle of Galatos for which he would not survive. I myself am half Maori descent, Ngati Naho , served in the RNZN, 1978-84.
Thanks for sharing your story. I really appreicate hearing these sorts of personal stories.