I know Dave is not active on the channel any more but I'm going to comment anyway. I am from Durban, South Africa, and my family used to visit relatives in Pretoria every December holiday when I was a kid. I remember seeing Majuba many times from the backseat of our car as we traveled up the N1 between Durban and Johannesburg. So I knew about the first Anglo Boer war from an early age. However, I've never seen such a well researched and presented video on it as this one. I learned much more about it in the last 20 minutes watching than I'd ever known before in my life. A fantastic effort on Daves part. However. I'm going to throw out there for anybody who chances upon this and might be interested that this was not in fact the 1st Anglo Boer War. It was the 2nd. The 1st was the conflict that took place in 1842 entirely within the bounday of what is today the city of Durban. It didnt' last as long as this conflict, nor the 3rd Anglo Boer War 1899 - 1902, but it was none the less the first actual clash of arms between the Boers and the British and now essentially completely forgotten.
Undoubtedly the finest accounts of the Boer War I have ever seen on youtube! Brilliant storytelling filled with rare facts. I am amazed at the Boer nations' history and how it parallels with that of the USA.
Hello Walter, Greetings and so many thanks for your very kind comments. Collecting and researching these historic Boer War weapons is a passion of mine. I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed the videos. Thank you for watching. Cheers, Dave G.
Hi David, thanks for this excellent description of the 1st ABW. As you say a largely forgotten campaign and given our dismal performance it's easy to see why. I'm not aware of any memorials to this war in the UK, however, if you or any subscribers are aware, then please let me know. I have a couple of books on Majuba (Osprey campaign) and one by John Laband and a small book on the Siege of Potchestroom. Which book are the maps from? In 1968 the film "Majuba Hill of Doves" was released in South Africa. It can still be seen on RUclips and even though about two thirds of it is in Afrikaans, you can still get the general drift of it. Hope that you are enjoying your retirement!
Hello Stephen, I appreciate your kind words and am pleased that you enjoyed the video. I am not aware of any monuments in the UK (but have not done a search either). The first map (in Afrikaans) is from Breytenbach's History of the Boer War - it has wonderful maps. I also recommend reading the book by Oliver Ransford , titled 'the Battle of Majube Hill'. Cheers, Dave g.
@@carvingsfromtheveldt5945 Hi David, thanks, for this. I think that Breytenbach's book will be beyond my Afrikaans which I last learned in 1968! I will check out Ransford book though. I visited Ormskirk, about 10 miles from me last week and took some photos from an interesting 2ABW memorial which I will email you later. Hope that you are well. Stephen
An absolutely fascinating story, Dave, enhanced by the two very interesting firearms that you featured. Your presentations are solid gold, and are deserving of far more views than they tend to receive.
Hi Noah, Thanks for watching and I am glad you 'Enjoyed' the story. Yes, I do like the two Westley Richards short rifles - I agree they are both interesting pieces. Thanks for your comments. . Cheers, Dave G.
Great history! Please continue the stories. Very much enjoy the rifles and the medals. Really splendid show. We may be on the other side of the world but certainly enjoy what you have accomplished. Best to you from Lillington NC USA!
Hello Scott, Thank you for watching, and for your kind comments. I am pleased that you 'enjoyed' the story. Best wishes from 'Down Under' in Aussie-land. Cheers, Dave g.
Wow what a story. Interesting that nearly all the characters have a photo to accompany them. Amazing Cairn picture. The evolution of the rifle is interesting- I’ve never seen the little paper slug before. Great work Dave keep em coming. Cheers 🍺👍
Hello Ant, Thanks for your continued support and glad you enjoyed the story. My editor friend is very good at 'digging up' old photos to enhance the story. The cairn of stones was one of them. Yes, the "Monkey Tail" was VERY popular and widely used by the Boers. It is indeed an interesting development of the rifle. Cheers, Dave G.
@@carvingsfromtheveldt5945 been watching from start Sir, i communicated wjrh you before, im great grandson of Cmndt Genrl Sarel eloff , thanks for the work you do sir
@@Shack01 Hi there, Yes, I do remember your comment after I posted the video about one of my Boer Mausers named to P. Eloff (a lovely carving). I am pretty sure he was related to Sarel Eloff. I have read of Sarel's exploits at Mafeking. Groete, Dave G.
I know Dave is not active on the channel any more but I'm going to comment anyway. I am from Durban, South Africa, and my family used to visit relatives in Pretoria every December holiday when I was a kid. I remember seeing Majuba many times from the backseat of our car as we traveled up the N1 between Durban and Johannesburg. So I knew about the first Anglo Boer war from an early age. However, I've never seen such a well researched and presented video on it as this one. I learned much more about it in the last 20 minutes watching than I'd ever known before in my life. A fantastic effort on Daves part. However. I'm going to throw out there for anybody who chances upon this and might be interested that this was not in fact the 1st Anglo Boer War. It was the 2nd. The 1st was the conflict that took place in 1842 entirely within the bounday of what is today the city of Durban. It didnt' last as long as this conflict, nor the 3rd Anglo Boer War 1899 - 1902, but it was none the less the first actual clash of arms between the Boers and the British and now essentially completely forgotten.
Undoubtedly the finest accounts of the Boer War I have ever seen on youtube! Brilliant storytelling filled with rare facts. I am amazed at the Boer nations' history and how it parallels with that of the USA.
Hello Walter, Greetings and so many thanks for your very kind comments. Collecting and researching these historic Boer War weapons is a passion of mine. I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed the videos. Thank you for watching. Cheers,
Dave G.
Hi David, thanks for this excellent description of the 1st ABW. As you say a largely forgotten campaign and given our dismal performance it's easy to see why. I'm not aware of any memorials to this war in the UK, however, if you or any subscribers are aware, then please let me know. I have a couple of books on Majuba (Osprey campaign) and one by John Laband and a small book on the Siege of Potchestroom.
Which book are the maps from? In 1968 the film "Majuba Hill of Doves" was released in South Africa. It can still be seen on RUclips and even though about two thirds of it is in Afrikaans, you can still get the general drift of it. Hope that you are enjoying your retirement!
Hello Stephen, I appreciate your kind words and am pleased that you enjoyed the video. I am not aware of any monuments in the UK (but have not done a search either). The first map (in Afrikaans) is from Breytenbach's History of the Boer War - it has wonderful maps. I also recommend reading the book by Oliver Ransford , titled 'the Battle of Majube Hill'. Cheers, Dave g.
Stephen, I forgot to mention that the other maps shown (Ingogo and Majuba etc) were ex the internet. Cheers, Dave G.
@@carvingsfromtheveldt5945 Hi David, thanks, for this. I think that Breytenbach's book will be beyond my Afrikaans which I last learned in 1968! I will check out Ransford book though.
I visited Ormskirk, about 10 miles from me last week and took some photos from an interesting 2ABW memorial which I will email you later. Hope that you are well. Stephen
I enjoyed that story very much thank you for all the research you did
Hi Randy, Thanks for watching and I am pleased that you 'Enjoyed' the story. Thanks for your kind comments. Cheers, Dave G.
An absolutely fascinating story, Dave, enhanced by the two very interesting firearms that you featured. Your presentations are solid gold, and are deserving of far more views than they tend to receive.
Hi Noah, Thanks for watching and I am glad you 'Enjoyed' the story. Yes, I do like the two Westley Richards short rifles - I agree they are both interesting pieces. Thanks for your comments. . Cheers, Dave G.
Great history! Please continue the stories. Very much enjoy the rifles and the medals. Really splendid show. We may be on the other side of the world but certainly enjoy what you have accomplished. Best to you from Lillington NC USA!
Hello Scott, Thank you for watching, and for your kind comments. I am pleased that you 'enjoyed' the story. Best wishes from 'Down Under' in Aussie-land. Cheers, Dave g.
Great story-telling, thank you very much
Hi Paul, Thanks for watching and I am glad you 'Enjoyed' the story. Thanks for your kind comments. Cheers, Dave G.
Great video Dave - most interesting. Ill never understand Colley's logic in ascending Majuba......
Hi Big Berry, Thanks for watching. Yes, some of Colley's intentions and lack of leadership remain a mystery. Glad you 'Enjoyed'. Cheers, Dave G.
Wow what a story. Interesting that nearly all the characters have a photo to accompany them. Amazing Cairn picture.
The evolution of the rifle is interesting- I’ve never seen the little paper slug before.
Great work Dave keep em coming.
Cheers 🍺👍
Hello Ant, Thanks for your continued support and glad you enjoyed the story. My editor friend is very good at 'digging up' old photos to enhance the story. The cairn of stones was one of them. Yes, the "Monkey Tail" was VERY popular and widely used by the Boers. It is indeed an interesting development of the rifle. Cheers, Dave G.
Always excited when these come out
Hi there, Thanks for watching and I am pleased that you 'Enjoy' my stories. Cheers, Dave G.
@@carvingsfromtheveldt5945 been watching from start Sir, i communicated wjrh you before, im great grandson of Cmndt Genrl Sarel eloff , thanks for the work you do sir
@@Shack01 Hi there, Yes, I do remember your comment after I posted the video about one of my Boer Mausers named to P. Eloff (a lovely carving). I am pretty sure he was related to Sarel Eloff. I have read of Sarel's exploits at Mafeking. Groete, Dave G.
"You're all now subject of the British Empire."
"No, we're not."
Hi Arik, Thanks for watching. Yes, the British were pretty forceful in gaining more land in many countries! Cheers, Dave G.
Majuba was total disaster for the British