Wow, what a great story, so many interesting characters in one theater! 👏 I was mesmerized by the whole affair, especially by the youngest receptient of the VC. I guess British history must be thankful he was at the wrong place at the wrong time. Wolseley must have been counting his lucky stars that day! Well done, amigo and kudos to you! 😊
@TheHistoryChap I have enjoyed them all lol. How about some Regimental Histories following them through the period. Some individuals much have seen some campaigning, plenty of stamps in those passports lol
Can't get enough of your show Chris! Leaving this comment for the algorithm but I must say I binge watched so many of your episodes yesterday and today including the entire Indian Mutiny series and the first episode of the Opium Wars. I was rather hoping to dive into the retreat from Kabul, the Fashoda Incident or maybe the Sudan.
This is one of the best video lecture on the subject I have had the pleasure to view. Sir you come too scratch and delivered a mighty blow. I await your next offering.
Thanks very much mate, yoir vids are amazing. You've taught me loads about the Victorian army. I would like to ask, have tou got any good book recommendations. Thanks
Glad you are enjoying. Gosh, I've got lots. As a general overview, "Britain's Forgotten Wars" by Ian Hernon is a good start. If you can join me for my live chat on Friday I might cover a few more for specific campaigns: its at 1pm (UK) ruclips.net/user/livezQnKbbnGjfU?feature=share
Yes the Abyssinian expedition would be a great shout! Awesome video Chris. Interesting caps the British infantry are wearing. Not seen that type before.
Very impressive research and presentation. Obviously, a huge amount of research has been done by " the History Chap". In my view one of the best History channels available
Yes to Napier! It makes me realise how much history GMF taught me in the Flashman novels, I read Flashman and the Dragon as a teenager. Thanks for your work Chris. 🏴
Hi my favorite master teacher again I learned a lot. The good old days when generals and officers bleeds like the next private..Have to visit the military museum in London I guess . The Tartars at this time were just a shadow since Kublai Chan ,their ancestor sacked Peking first some 600 years earlier..Enjoyed it very deeply and say definitely Yes for Abbessien. As we wrote. Best regards from Northern Germany Ludwig.
i know the fitzgibbons family well, they live near me in east devon. They are still contacted by the Victoria cross society, he was buried in india with his VC, but someone on wikopedia put the name of the cemetary, so i think it has probably been Stolen now.
Sooo unbelievably important and so very believably recounted. Great Illustrations ! But how did the Royal Navy transport all those ships all that distance? All much appreciated !
I'd heard of the storming of the Taku Forts, but didn't realize how significant it was to the British. "We are all products orf history". I would have that line engraved on every school in America and policy made to teach that huistory the way you do. It's one of the most important ideas there is. Definitely, yes. PS Did you do a vid on the Tai-Ping Revolt? Love to hear about them - and Gordon.
Wonderful work which joins many dots in my mind. I have only ever approached Parkes from his Japan period though knew of his China experience and the two volumes by Stanley Lane-Poole and Frederick V. Dickins. Great to have his photo as a young man also. Where is it from may I ask?
@@TheHistoryChap A pleasure. I have since discovered that the photo of Sir Harry Parkes (photographer unknown) is from an Imperial War Museum collection and is uploaded to Wikimedia Commons.
I have always been fascinated by the Magdala & Arogee battles, The first time, I think, that the Snider-Enfield was used in battle. I would like to hear your take on the campaign.
@@TheHistoryChap Yes to the Napier expedition, please, and thank you for your contributions to furthering the understanding of our past. We are indeed fated to repeat our mistakes through ignorance.
@@TheHistoryChap Very easy in hindsight Chris. I caught your live. Didn't comment as thought I'd see and would be happy either way, especially with your ability to carry the audience. Then in reality, I held watching until both released, in fact kind of left and forgot. Watched 3 of yours in a row when I kicked myself, Cockleshell Heros just came on line so maybe 4. You as always tell a story well. Always a difficult call on a big recount mate
The Second Opium War also saw the last execution by hanging from the yard arm in British history. Marine Private John Dalliger was hanged from the yardarm of HMS Leven on 13th July 1860 for the attempted murder of his commanding officer and the attempted murder of HMS Leven's captain.
The lax defensive posture of the Chinese shows the importance of aggressive patrolling, even in the defence. Had the Chinese been able to attack the British while they were forming up in the dark before the attack, this battle could have gone the other way.
I know all of the characters mentioned in your excellent (and entertaining) talk from the wonderful Flashman series of books. They are as good a way as any, being both funny and meticulously researched, to get an overview of British Victorian military history. I wholeheartedly recommend them to your audience- unless, of course, they are woke and/or politically correct, in which case they will be mortally offended every third page or so. Mind you, in my experience such people enjoy being offended, so perhaps there's something in the books for them as well. There are also audiobooks on RUclips. I rate the author, George MacDonald Frazer as one of the great authors of the 20th century.
I mostly know Parkes from his time in Japan, where he seemed to be at turns a thorn in the nation's side and a supporter of it's industrial development, but at the speed he deemed acceptable for them.
@@TheHistoryChapI think so. He's one of those people who aren't wildly famous but had an impact on international affairs on behalf of the British Empire at its height. Though I may also be thinking of him and his successor Satow in terms of their involvement with Japan's development, my apologies if I've misspoken.
Not sure. Don't forget that Indian army had their own medals system at this time (VC only introduced later). Plus the lead attack units at the Taku Forts were British and French.
Yes! I want to hear about the Napier expedition. Enjoyed this episode very much.
really pleased that you enjoyed it. Brought a smile to my face, thanks.
Wow, what a great story, so many interesting characters in one theater! 👏 I was mesmerized by the whole affair, especially by the youngest receptient of the VC. I guess British history must be thankful he was at the wrong place at the wrong time. Wolseley must have been counting his lucky stars that day! Well done, amigo and kudos to you! 😊
Hi Harry, with all those stories, you can probably appreciate why I now split it into two.
@TheHistoryChap Exactly my friend it was too much for just one episode or you would have had to gloss over a lot of the details and characters.
Yes on the Abyssinian expedition!
Okay, I will add your vote to a growing pile -:)
Thank you yet again for making such wonderful and detailed videos. We all appreciate your hard work. Also, YES to Abyssinia!
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Another cracking episode Chris 👏
Thank you very much. What would you like to hear about in the future?
@TheHistoryChap I have enjoyed them all lol. How about some Regimental Histories following them through the period. Some individuals much have seen some campaigning, plenty of stamps in those passports lol
Thanks Chris as always
My pleasure!! Plenty more coming your way.
Good afternoon Chris! Thank you for another interesting and enjoyable video.
My pleasure. Thanks for taking the time to watch it. What would you love to hear about in the future?
I believe that the Abyssinian campaign was covered in Mason McCann's book: When The Emporor Dies. Well worth a read in my humble opinion.
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Can't get enough of your show Chris! Leaving this comment for the algorithm but I must say I binge watched so many of your episodes yesterday and today including the entire Indian Mutiny series and the first episode of the Opium Wars. I was rather hoping to dive into the retreat from Kabul, the Fashoda Incident or maybe the Sudan.
Thanks for your comment.
This is one of the best video lecture on the subject I have had the pleasure to view. Sir you come too scratch and delivered a mighty blow. I await your next offering.
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Chris, I really appreciate the quality of the videos you post. Yours is one of my favorite channels on RUclips
Many thanks
Yes, please make the episode!
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Fantastic, I could listen all day,, great to conclude with how the all ended up, bravo sir
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Yes. As always you render each episode with a wonderful diction that makes it easy to listen to. Keep it up!
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Yes please splendid story well researched
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Another fantastic video, thank you. Yes please on Abyssinian expedition. John :)
John, Many thanks for your support.
Thanks very much mate, yoir vids are amazing. You've taught me loads about the Victorian army. I would like to ask, have tou got any good book recommendations. Thanks
Glad you are enjoying. Gosh, I've got lots. As a general overview, "Britain's Forgotten Wars" by Ian Hernon is a good start. If you can join me for my live chat on Friday I might cover a few more for specific campaigns: its at 1pm (UK) ruclips.net/user/livezQnKbbnGjfU?feature=share
@TheHistoryChap thanks mate 👍
Another fascinating video Chris. As you say it’s amazing to think of the ‘what if ‘ moments in history
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Yes the Abyssinian expedition would be a great shout! Awesome video Chris. Interesting caps the British infantry are wearing. Not seen that type before.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Very impressive research and presentation. Obviously, a huge amount of research has been done by " the History Chap". In my view one of the best History channels available
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Chris, what ever you suggest, the answer is always, YES!
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Yes to Napier! It makes me realise how much history GMF taught me in the Flashman novels, I read Flashman and the Dragon as a teenager. Thanks for your work Chris. 🏴
Glad you enjoyed my video
Hi my favorite master teacher again I learned a lot. The good old days when generals and officers bleeds like the next private..Have to visit the military museum in London I guess . The Tartars at this time were just a shadow since Kublai Chan ,their ancestor sacked Peking first some 600 years earlier..Enjoyed it very deeply and say definitely Yes for Abbessien. As we wrote. Best regards from Northern Germany Ludwig.
Thanks for taking the time to watch mu video & also for your comments.
i know the fitzgibbons family well, they live near me in east devon. They are still contacted by the Victoria cross society, he was buried in india with his VC, but someone on wikopedia put the name of the cemetary, so i think it has probably been Stolen now.
Thanks for taking the time to share. Much appreciated.
Fantastic video. a great finale, please do the Abyssinian story, best regards.
Glad you enjoyed it. Abyssinia looks like a very popular topic. Watch this space!
A great video, thanks. And it’s a great big yes from me regarding a future Abyssinian video.
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Looking forward to watching the story of how 7 Australians won the Victoria Cross at the Battle of Lone Pine
Hear Hear
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Keep up the great work! Love your videos 🫶
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Abyssinia - one General Thesiger (later Lord Chelmsford) was the head of logistics for Napier in that campaign…
He was indeed. Who would have thought that his career would end up the way it did?
Great vids. Never heard of the opium wars
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Yes please to the story of Napier expedition. Great series of talks.
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YES! I would certainly like to hear more about Napier's expedition to Abyssinia.
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Sooo unbelievably important and so very believably recounted.
Great Illustrations !
But how did the Royal Navy transport all those ships all that distance?
All much appreciated !
Glad you enjoyed my video & for your comments/
As for the burning of the forbidden palace - shouldn't have tortured and murdered prisoners of war. Self inflicted injury.
It was the Summer Palace outside Beijing, not the Forbidden Palace (City). Nevertheless, the thrust of your comment makes logical sense.
Yes. Also, if possible, pictures of the fort of Magdala and Theodore's great mortar
Ok.
Really enjoyed these Opium Wars episodes. I know nothing about Napier's Abyssinian expedition so yes I would love to hear all about it.👍
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I'd heard of the storming of the Taku Forts, but didn't realize how significant it was to the British. "We are all products orf history". I would have that line engraved on every school in America and policy made to teach that huistory the way you do. It's one of the most important ideas there is.
Definitely, yes.
PS Did you do a vid on the Tai-Ping Revolt? Love to hear about them - and Gordon.
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Wonderful work which joins many dots in my mind. I have only ever approached Parkes from his Japan period though knew of his China experience and the two volumes by Stanley Lane-Poole and Frederick V. Dickins. Great to have his photo as a young man also. Where is it from may I ask?
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@@TheHistoryChap A pleasure. I have since discovered that the photo of Sir Harry Parkes (photographer unknown) is from an Imperial War Museum collection and is uploaded to Wikimedia Commons.
yes i love to hear about the story of Napier I really love your videos keep doing them
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Imagine un-ironically saying ‘Indian Revolt’ instead of Indian Mutiny.
Not like it’s basically the same thing or anything
Interestingly, I have seen a lot of memorials in Britain from this time refer to it as a revolt and not a mutiny.
Except of course mutiny is a subset of revolt.
It was both. Indian servicemen mutinied, and other groups and Rajas, civilians etc. joined in, making it a wider revolt.
What a great story and with such detail, thank you. Yes to Abyssinia!
Glad you enjoyed it!, thanks for the reply.
Thanks!
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Yay! thanks Chris!🤙
Glad you enjoyed it
Yes, I'd like to hear it.
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Great story!
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Yes! I want to hear about the Napier expedition
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I have always been fascinated by the Magdala & Arogee battles, The first time, I think, that the Snider-Enfield was used in battle. I would like to hear your take on the campaign.
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Abyssynia 👋
I think it could be a good one!
@@TheHistoryChap Your pieces are always good ones Chris!
Yes please! Recognised the name Napier and took a moment to remember. Read about him in Niall Fergusons book, Empire
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Yes, please have an episode on Napier in Ethiopia/ Abyssinia
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Unfair treaties... the French didn't learn that lesson after WW1, and gave us the seed that grew into WWII.
Thanks for sharing. History has a way of repeating itself because we don't learn the lessons.
@@TheHistoryChap Yes to the Napier expedition, please, and thank you for your contributions to furthering the understanding of our past.
We are indeed fated to repeat our mistakes through ignorance.
Yes!
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Yes, absolutely to hearing about Napier in Abyssinia.
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Definitely want to hear about the Abyssinian campaign.
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I’d like to hear about Abyssinia, you don’t hear about the brits in that part of the world often!
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Yes please, Chris!
Thanks.
Yes, great content
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Love the history that you reveal. I'm Aussie and Yes to Abyssinia.
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yes i want to hear about the Napier expedition
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Yes to Abyssinia, and where is sir Flashman VC?😉
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Yes
I will add it to my list.
Yes.
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Yes please for the Napier episode
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Yes!! Would be interesting!
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A great but little known part of British History, well explained.
Many thanks Jen. Currently working on a WW1 story - about William Coltman - the most decorated NCO in the British army.
Cheers Chris, well told but, in my option splitting didn't work, it broke the flow far too much
Thanks for that feedback. On reflection I tend to agree with you.
@@TheHistoryChap Very easy in hindsight Chris. I caught your live. Didn't comment as thought I'd see and would be happy either way, especially with your ability to carry the audience. Then in reality, I held watching until both released, in fact kind of left and forgot. Watched 3 of yours in a row when I kicked myself, Cockleshell Heros just came on line so maybe 4. You as always tell a story well. Always a difficult call on a big recount mate
Yes to Napier's Abyssinian campaign, as long as you cover the wars in New Zealand during the nineteenth century.
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Awesome....
Ckg out now❤
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The Second Opium War also saw the last execution by hanging from the yard arm in British history. Marine Private John Dalliger was hanged from the yardarm of HMS Leven on 13th July 1860 for the attempted murder of his commanding officer and the attempted murder of HMS Leven's captain.
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6:05
Abbisina / Ethiopia campaign good.
Recently UK return a few items.
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Yes please sounds like another interesting story
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yes
Thasnks for the vote. Any other stories that you'd love to hear about?
@@TheHistoryChap just keep doing what you keep doing, love the content.
Yes, would very much love to hear about Napier's African campaigns.
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The lax defensive posture of the Chinese shows the importance of aggressive patrolling, even in the defence. Had the Chinese been able to attack the British while they were forming up in the dark before the attack, this battle could have gone the other way.
Thanks for watching my video
I know all of the characters mentioned in your excellent (and entertaining) talk from the wonderful Flashman series of books. They are as good a way as any, being both funny and meticulously researched, to get an overview of British Victorian military history. I wholeheartedly recommend them to your audience- unless, of course, they are woke and/or politically correct, in which case they will be mortally offended every third page or so. Mind you, in my experience such people enjoy being offended, so perhaps there's something in the books for them as well. There are also audiobooks on RUclips. I rate the author, George MacDonald Frazer as one of the great authors of the 20th century.
I am a great fan too. I love the way he creates stories around real events.
The 'offensive' bits are flippin' hilarious
Yes please!!
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I mostly know Parkes from his time in Japan, where he seemed to be at turns a thorn in the nation's side and a supporter of it's industrial development, but at the speed he deemed acceptable for them.
An very interesting character. Might deserve a video in his own right. What do you think?
@@TheHistoryChapI think so. He's one of those people who aren't wildly famous but had an impact on international affairs on behalf of the British Empire at its height. Though I may also be thinking of him and his successor Satow in terms of their involvement with Japan's development, my apologies if I've misspoken.
Chris, mate, whatever ideas you come up with, I want to see them.
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So much interesting history and the impact it has on present day history
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YES, YES, YES, please.
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BUT FLASHY SAID THE STORY WAS TRUE!!!!! Flas also koktowed..........
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67th Foot (South Hampshire's)
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Yes
Yes🤙🏻
I was hoping that there might be some interest.
Yes.
Please.
Thank you very very much for your vote. There looks to be a lot of interest so I'm going to move it up my list pretty fast.
Yes on Napier, please!
Thanks for your reply, this will be added to my ever increasing list
Yes indeed, sir.
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good one and yes
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YES
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Yes please
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Yes please for the story of Abyssinia
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Yes 👍🏻
Okay. Looks like the votes are gathering for this one!
Yes, lets here it.
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Yes to Napier
Thanks Chris.
yes!
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Were any Indian sepoys or sowars decorated for the storming of the Taku forts and the rest of the campaigns?
Not sure. Don't forget that Indian army had their own medals system at this time (VC only introduced later). Plus the lead attack units at the Taku Forts were British and French.
Yes to Napier!
It will be a good one.
Yes to Abyssinia
Fantastic. Thanks.
OMG yet!!!! I love Ethiopia and have never heard of Britian in Abyssinia!
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Yes to Napier expeditions please
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