In 2015 as a member of a New Zealand Pipe Band I took part in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. One of my most moving memories of taking part in the Tattoo was playing the tune "Hector the Hero" written as a tribute to Sir Hector McDonald. Its a very moving tune that I still play at times and always will. I was so taken by the tune and the story I made time to visit his grave which is not far from the Castle.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that lovely memory. kzitem.info
@jimmorrison5493
2 жыл бұрын
Some years ago I chanced upon a hidden basement. This was in Portobello (Edinburgh) and there found a finely framed photograph of this man. He was a real hero
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
He was indeed. You might like my brand new video about "The Thin Red Line": kzitem.info/news/bejne/pGOCvoaXr4CTf4o
@charlesarmstrong5292
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for doing this story on "Fighting Mac." How very sad, that British "Society" of that time could utterly ruin careers of heroes such as Mc Donald and Emily Hobhouse. vis. (Kitchener`s scorched Earth & Concentration Camps among many others) As Robbie Burns said; "A man`s a man for a` that." Hector Mc Donald was a true hero - Long may his memory live on.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
So true, Charles. Interestingly, I am thinking about doing a video on Emily Hobhouse and Kitchener's policies. Need to frame it right.
@KeithWilliamMacHendry
Жыл бұрын
MacDonald please, Mc the contracted spelling of Mac is never used in Scottish Gaelic which is pronounced Galik.
@sloanbooks
2 жыл бұрын
I'm very grateful for your accounts. My father was a member of The Regiment, The Royal Hong Kong Volunteers. He was captured at the fall of Hong Kong and spend 4 years in a Japanese POW camp.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Stewart, thanks for sharing. I want to do a talk about the fall of Hong Kong at some stage.
@donlee7028
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ever so much for this...Hector the Hero was and is one of my favorable pieces of music. At one time I played the pipes myself. Love the Scots since I was born a MacDougl and am married to a Guthrie. The battle of Majuba would be interesting to see as well. Your presentations are the best bar none. Thank you.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Don, thanks for your kind words. Impressed that you can play the pipes too!
@samrodian919
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that Chris, very informative and sensitively portrayed. A sad end for a very talented and brave soldiers soldier. RIP Sir Hector MacDonald.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@ianb4401
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this. Sir Hector is (was) my 1st Cousin 3x removed on my mother's side of the family who were all from the Black Isle and Beauly (just north of Inverness). Well summarised and covers his death in a fair and understanding way. One small correction: he was born in the croft of Rootfield in the village of Mulbuie in the Black Isle and the smaller memorial tower is in the village.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Ian, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the update too.
@stonemarten1400
2 жыл бұрын
Related to Hector the Hero, hope you are living up to it?
@Joeymac582
8 ай бұрын
Sir Hector Macdonald was a first cousin to my great grandfather.. I live in Adelaide South Australia..
@user-cbrown
9 күн бұрын
Hello Iain, Hector Macdonald was a distant relative on my grans side of the family (all Macdonalds) I'm doing a family tree so if you have any information on this, please feel free to drop me a message!
@5ch4rn
2 жыл бұрын
An exceptional soldier who should always be remembered for his achievements on the field of battle.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Stewart, I totally agree. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@Jon.A.Scholt
2 жыл бұрын
I've been watching this channel for a few weeks, binging videos on topics we don't hear a lot about in the States, and while watching this video I realized I wasn't yet subscribed! I changed that as quickly as I could! I look forward to whichever topic you cover next; this channel is a gem!
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your support, Jon.
@garygalt4146
2 жыл бұрын
I was just like you. And so today I subscribed as well. Thank you for reminding me that well presented work takes time and skill and needs remuneration
@chrishewitt4220
2 жыл бұрын
As an ex-Gordon, and from Huntly, the home of the Gordons, with a long tradition of family service in the Gordons, going back to the Boer Wars, thank you for telling the story of 'our' Fighting Mac.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, glad you liked it. kzitem.info
@bountyhuntermk2520
2 жыл бұрын
Bore off
@ok-vx9nh
2 жыл бұрын
always wanted to join the gordons but when i moved to england i found out they dont exist anymore
@timmo491
2 жыл бұрын
Indeed. I have often shot on the Gordonstoun estate and I know Huntly it is a nice town.
@hamishanderson6738
2 жыл бұрын
The Gay Gordons?
@beith28
2 жыл бұрын
I had heard of Fighting Mac before but never knew his story was so fascinating. Thanks very much for sharing this video.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed.
@tonypetts6663
2 жыл бұрын
Firstly thanks for telling the story of fighting Mac, when you suggested it I was happy to be one of those who asked for this great soldiers story to be told. Secondly please tell the story of the battle of Majuba as well, I will definitely look forward to that one. Finally I would just like to say how much I enjoy your presentations, your enthusiasm for the stories you tell is quite infectious and makes them all the more enjoyable.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Tony, I am so pleased that you are enjoying the channel. Thanks for your support.
@b.k.s.sthcoast
2 жыл бұрын
Great video about a remarkable man who rose through the ranks in the 19th century. From memory he visited Australia before being posted to Ceylon and large crowds gathered to hear him speak wherever he went. Quite a Victorian hero.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely right about his visit to Australia. He was so keen to be C-in-C that he paid for his own visit to show his enthusiasm. How things might have been different had he been appointed there.
@b.k.s.sthcoast
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap I think after his suicide, his Scottish regiment(I assume the one he joined as a young man) erased him from their history and friends and family were trying to get him mentioned many years after his death.
@cheshirepiper9254
2 жыл бұрын
I knew nothing of him, amazing story. Many thanks
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
@luigitosti7599
Жыл бұрын
Always thankful to hear you tell such important stories of characters and events in history, during the empire. Thank you
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@paulspice4717
2 жыл бұрын
A brilliant story told with passion and accuracy. Thank you for reporting history without a bias and giving all sides of the complex stories of British history
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Paul, thank you for those kind words.
@brianturvey1726
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent commentary brings to life history in lovely manner
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Brian, thank you for your kind words.
@simonabbott4430
2 жыл бұрын
I've loved this story from the first time I read it, a true human ❤️
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, Simon.
@harryshriver6223
11 ай бұрын
The first time I have ever heard of him and I think I know why because of the dubious claims concerning him. I am just hurting to see that rumor control once again claimed another victim in the military especially one as esteemed as Mac. I'm really glad you brought this story to light and gave it the attention it deserved, Kudos my friend and well done😊
@TheHistoryChap
11 ай бұрын
Thank you. When I first came across it, I thought it was such a sad ending.
@greymane4030
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent clip Chris, i have only just discovered your channel and am now an avid follower. Keep up the good work.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support. Glad you are enjoying my videos.
@davymckeown4577
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for finishing this man's story, I had heard of his, unusual for the time, rapid rise through the ranks. I was unaware however, of the tragic circumstances of his death. My best friend through basic training back in the 70s was from Dingwall, in fact I had a penpal there for a few years. Back in the days when it took 2 or 3 days to have a hand written letter delivered by snail mail.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Davy, kids today wouldn't be able to get their heads around a penpal. Mind you, it probably takes a couple of days to drive to Dingwall depending upon where you live in Britain!
@davymckeown4577
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap lol, we were boy soldiers at Army Apprentice College Arborfield. Too young to drive so it was train for Roddy and train and Liverpool ferry to Belfast for me when we went on leave. Took me two days and I don't think Roddy was any quicker. I'm still faster writing than typing lol. Looking forward to the next episode. Cheers mate.
@colinthomas5462
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for telling this story of a great British warrior, amazing man and through personal heroism climbed the ranks to Major General. Sad ending to a distinguished career. I'm enjoying your interesting channel, brilliant story telling of great British military history. I have subscribed and notified to your channel.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Colin, many thanks for your support.
@Cjuo
Жыл бұрын
Hector is a distant relation mine on my Grandmother’s side. (He’s even got my Dads nose!) Thank you for this video. There is an excellent pipetune written in his honour too.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Must be great to have someone like him in your family tree
@bobp4
2 жыл бұрын
Very informative and enjoyable mini-doc. I'm always fascinated by a man that rose through the ranks like Fighting Mac, it is the definition of both abilty and courage in military careers. So sad that we seem to treat these heroes so poorly, and yet grateful we can remember him as an inspiring figure all these years later.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for commenting.
@mac2626
2 жыл бұрын
You are without doubt the very best at what you do!!
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
That is very kind of you. Thanks. Please do subscribe to my channel.
@fredazcarate4818
2 жыл бұрын
This indeed is the life of a humble man ; a formidable soldier, with a tragic ending. Sir thank you for producing video of a truly remarkable individual. Kudos Sir!
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Those are lovely words.
@mreyes2575
2 жыл бұрын
A great story l had not heard of Fighting Mac before it seems he was a truly great man... always good to tune into your KZitem videos to catch the untold stories and snippets of people and battles that most never get to hear about... Well done keep up the good work 👍😎👍
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Lots more to come, so please make sure that you subscribe so that you don't miss my next video.
@mreyes2575
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap will do and thank you 👍
@stigg333
2 жыл бұрын
What a great story and you told it so well, thank you.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated.
@adiljamil605
2 жыл бұрын
An absolute treat, the story and the research & narration. Sincere thanks.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words. Please make sure that you subscribe so that you don't miss my next video.
@jimplatts6172
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this story. Just goes to show things haven't changed that much. how many officers have been sent to their deaths through jealousy oft taking innocent NCO's and privates with them.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
@doobiejones9388
2 жыл бұрын
I'm ex US Army. 82nd airborne. Some of the best soldiers I have ever served with where gay. Men and Woman. Love your channel. I'd say Kick Ass. In England you'd say Brilliant. Enjoyed that.😊
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Nice one, Doobie! Thanks for your support.
@doobiejones9388
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap 😊😊😊
@bableta
Жыл бұрын
Immensely enjoy the military stories so well told by you. Thank you.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for your support.
@desdicadoric
2 жыл бұрын
My great grandads brother also lied about his age to join up, died in the Gretna disaster having never even got out of Scotland. Age 15. RIP
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
I did a video about the Gretna disaster last year. Terrible tragedy.
@desdicadoric
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap I watched that one, it was indeed. So many lives wasted. My great grandad, who was in the household cavalry and lost all his teeth after being gassed and who’s military medal I have told my Grandad he was the luckiest laddie in the world when he failed the medical to be conscripted in WW2.
@FelixstoweFoamForge
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, a mention in despatches from Fighting Bob Roberts? That's impressive! Clever lad to choose the commision: you can't eat bronze. Sad to hear it all went wrong at the end.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment.
@hardknuckle8143
2 жыл бұрын
I have only recently found your channel and now watched a few of your videos - absolutely love your format of an inspiring narrative back up by relevant pictorials - please keep up the great work. This video and your other videos should inspire many followers of military history.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your kind words.
@raymondrichards4888
Жыл бұрын
Yet another first class and well researched vlog/broadcast. Thank you
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@bobnicholas5994
2 жыл бұрын
This would make a great movie script. Hollywood would distort the facts but it would be good either way they depicted it. It is incredible at the amount of battles he was in.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Bob, I'd love to see how Hollywood could knacker it up :)
@christophernewman5027
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers, Chris. I enjoyed that. If you want an example of rising through the ranks, how about telling the story of Sir William, "Wully" Robertson who rose from Private to become CIGS?
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Oooh, another one for my (ever-growing) list of future talks.
@jona826
2 жыл бұрын
I did enjoy that, very much! I shall do some research myself now on Fighting Mac. Thank you.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
I believe that there is a section dedicated to him in Dingwall Museum. Just a bit of a journey for me down on this side of Hadrian's Wall !
@kentimmins9171
2 жыл бұрын
Was a great man!👍💪
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
On so many levels. Crying shame that his life ended the way it did.
@reactivearmour5126
2 жыл бұрын
What if he really was a pedophile? Your documentary consistently uses the term “boys” instead of men. I don’t dispute MacDonald’s qualities as a soldier, but if the accusations are true then I could not call him “great”.
@kw03hanel82
2 жыл бұрын
I very much enjoyed this video. Thank you.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome. Make sure that you subscribe so you don't miss my next video.
@edthilenius7530
Жыл бұрын
My wonderful friend, another excellent report. Thank you for sharing this great story. 😊
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@JamesThomas-gg6il
2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved the story. Definately deserved a VC for standing firm in ahmderman. He was praised by the men he lead and i believe he was hounded by the upper class and totally drove him to take his own life. If he would have just shown that he was married, i think even if he went through a court martial, he would have been vindicated.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
I do wonder why he didn't just produce his wife. I guess a different era and probably a complex man too.
@JamesThomas-gg6il
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap well it is all academic now, and a terrible shame. Maybe one day we will find out why. But I doubt it.
@Joeymac582
8 ай бұрын
Hi.. my great grandfather was a first cousin of Sir Hector Macdonald.. he was offered a choice by the King, a VC or a commission, he chose the commission & that what put him offside with the higher rank’s as he was a crofter’s son.. & he saved Lord Kitchner’s life.. Sir Hector & Winston Churchill were in the same unit..
@jonmeek3879
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing story thanks!
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@martinj429
2 жыл бұрын
Great video and a timely topic. I was a fan of the Wiiliam Clive books growing up - particularly the Dando series follwing an ordinary, scruffy private in British Empire wars in India, China and Ethiopia. He wrote a fictionalised biography of Fighting Mac. Thank you and lease keep the videos coming.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words. Plenty more to come. kzitem.info
@johnbuxton6009
2 жыл бұрын
Well presented and many thanks. The thing is that only a innuendo is enough to destroy a life.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, John. Sadly he wasn't the only person whose life was destroyed by innuendo.
@johnbuxton6009
2 жыл бұрын
Still true today.
@selvoselvo1
Жыл бұрын
A complicated life, driven by passion courage, and resolution, he was at his best at the frontline in the battle. Once when it was taken away...
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to comment
@nigelhamilton815
2 жыл бұрын
Great story . Never heard of fighting Mac before. Our battles are always won by the fighting tommies from all over these islands.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. You might also enjoy my very latest video - The Thin Red Line. kzitem.info/news/bejne/pGOCvoaXr4CTf4o
@porkpie4594
2 жыл бұрын
Both a brilliant and sad story. Thanks
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Yes you are right on both counts.
@jimmyglasgow5047
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this story of Sir Hector MacDonald, it's good to here the the truth be told .
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Jimmy, many thanks.
@Asiseeit13
2 жыл бұрын
This Island has always been well served by its heroes. It's a pity so many of those self same heroes have been less well served by their Island homeland.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree.
@ladymeghenderson9337
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this Chris, so tragic
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
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@ladymeghenderson9337
Жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap where's the link
@43enfield
2 жыл бұрын
Really fascinating video, I wonder if you have ever considered doing one on Sir William Robertson the only soldier in the British army who served as both a private and later a Field Marshal serving I believe in every rank along the way.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
You aren't the first person to make that request following this vide. So I have added Sir William Robertson to my list. Please subscribe to my channel so you don't miss it.
@stuartmiller8053
2 жыл бұрын
Working my way through your channel and really enjoying it. Keep up the good work. Cheers Stu NZ
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Stu, thanks for watching. Please make sure that you subscribe so you don't miss any of my new videos.
@HughJason
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure.
@eisirt55
2 жыл бұрын
There's a popular tune played in Scottish and Irish Traditional music sessions called Hector the Hero . I guess it was written in his honour .
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Yes it was
@RatelLaw
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thank you for watching.
@ontherunplmr1218
2 жыл бұрын
Great Video, I was born in Macdonald Road Leicester, named after Sir Hector, well actually on the road in the ambulance ! I have visited Majuba and also Omdurman although the actual battlefield was off limits I had read many years ago that Sir Hector had left some papers with a solicitor to only to be opened 100 years after his death ? Just wondered if that ever happened and what if anything they revealed ?
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
I wasn’t aware I f those papers, I need to do some digging.
@jona826
2 жыл бұрын
There's a board/card game called "Legion of Honor" in which you play out a French soldier's escapades through the Napoleonic Wars. I now feel inspired to design a board/card game in which you play a soldier in Queen Victoria's army. It would be fun seeing what postings your soldier is given across the Empire and if he is promoted from the ranks like Fighting Mac.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
I look forward to hearing of your entrepreneurial success.
@jona826
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap Thanks. What book would you recommend for an overview of all of Queen Victoria's wars?
@marcboblee1863
2 жыл бұрын
Sir, an enthralling piece of history, with excellent narration....thank you for posting the video......
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Marc, thank you for watching and commenting.
@marcboblee1863
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap You sir, are most welcome, thank you.....
@joemuir2575
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic i was blubbing watching this, what a world then , a hero and as a Scotsman i am proud he received the send off he deserved. Although a different time shades of Alan Turing here
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment.
@ludwigderzanker9767
Жыл бұрын
Crazy and absolutly keeping this time again Chris, it looks that in Prussia some gifted higher officer with the the same offspread in this area had the same fate ! Didn't you have something about the British and Afghanistan in the cup board ? Best regards from Northern Germany Ludwig A good soldier is a good soldier never mind his private live I say.❤
@jameseadie7145
2 жыл бұрын
I read that he was the kilted figure on Camp coffee(remember that?)
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Just like I mentioned at the end of the video.
@JohnMcmillan-e5c
5 ай бұрын
He was a man to be reckoned with
@TheHistoryChap
5 ай бұрын
He certainly was.
@lukasfortinthedogstar
2 жыл бұрын
i discovered this 'fighting mac''through jake arnott....;a very sad story....merci for learning more
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@jonathanjackson5255
2 жыл бұрын
That was Brilliant
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Jonathan, thank you very much. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@cherrycarter8442
2 жыл бұрын
Another ripping yarn Chris, well told with vigour and dash. I knew a little of 'mac' as some years ago moving to the countryside in central Victoria (Australia) we passed a small antique shop, at the back of the window display I spied two commemorative plates ans said to my husband 'they look like boer war generals'. So we went in and bartered and I bought the, one is lord Roberts, the other is Hector , in fact the same image as you showed on the mug in your video. This prompted me to read a little about him. cheers history chap, love your work
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Cherry, what a wonderful story. Glad that you enjoyed my story.
@JohnMcmillan-e5c
5 ай бұрын
Love your history videos you bring it to life
@TheHistoryChap
5 ай бұрын
Very view, thanks for watching and please do subscribe to my channel
@marcoholt1847
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, great to see such contagious enthusiasm, I wish my History teacher had some of your talent!
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks. Here's my very latest video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/pGOCvoaXr4CTf4o
@daweshorizon
2 жыл бұрын
More than a passing resemblance to Freddie Mercury, heroes both. Thanks for telling this story. Have you looked at the life of Sir Harry Smith, the 'Hero of Aliwal'? Some interesting parallels I think. Love and peace.
@majorlaff8682
Жыл бұрын
Mercury couldn't tie MacDonald's shoelaces.
@Philcopson
Жыл бұрын
"Freddie Mercury" was an entertainer - no heroism involved.
@majorlaff8682
Жыл бұрын
@@Philcopson And not much of an entertainer at that.
@beachcomberbob3496
2 жыл бұрын
Gives Camp coffee a whole new connotation.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, doesn't it just!
@bydand2931
2 жыл бұрын
As old Gordon Highlander we told storie as part Regimental History it see being told in this day age and keep up your good work Bydand (steadfast) regimental motto
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment and for your support.
@MacNuggetsTV
9 ай бұрын
This was really good and well put! I have alwasy been told I am related to Fighting Mac. never researched it personally though.
@TheHistoryChap
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching my video. Who knows, you may indeed be related to him
@pemacal57
2 жыл бұрын
Sir Hector Archibald McDonald , Fighting Mac, a true sample of the great Victorian Era, a true sample of BRAVES , a true sample of a British Soldier. HONOR, GLORY AND RESPECT FOR HIS MEMORY.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
@som2479
2 жыл бұрын
Jolly good show
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed.
@ernestoherrera2755
2 жыл бұрын
Saw your video let me to listen to the bagpipe tune Hector the hero saw in those comments there might be lyrics to it, if they are do you know them just kind of interesting, thanks
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure there are lyrics, but the music is a beautiful lament.
@ernestoherrera2755
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap I found something by Thomas Mick Wilson I believe, also written in 1903 it was lyrics to the tune in question
@ernestoherrera2755
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap sorry about that, it was McWilliam
@johnstanford4703
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic story mind-boggling thank you
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for your kind comment.
@zoegreen7097
2 жыл бұрын
Another very interesting video.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@shempstoogie09
2 жыл бұрын
this was a real interesting story thanks for telling it.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
@henrygrey346
2 жыл бұрын
Certainly a Major General or greater by any standard. Reminds us of the parable: "why look at the speck in your neighbours eye when you can't see the log in your own?"
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Ho w true. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
@auldflyer
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant presentation......
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Very kind of you.
@denniswhite9721
2 жыл бұрын
Afghanistan to South Africa to the Sudan to India... is there any place in the world where the British Army didn't see action? Truly a sad story for one who had fought so bravely. How about the Scots going into battle wearing their kilts? Too much! Btw, no one had more splendid dress uniforms than the Brits! Thanks, Chappie!
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Dennis, the British army has been to a fair few places - esp during the 19th century. Thanks for your support.
@majorlaff8682
Жыл бұрын
They didn't see much action in Australia and New Zealand. They just walked in, and the place was theirs. Maybe the locals had been forewarned - behave yourselves!
@kristianmoore6682
2 жыл бұрын
what an amazing career, I wonder if B.Cornwell got some inspiration for sharpe from him, as to his sexuality,well that's the thing about history, but must always be viewed if possible from the mindset of the time. In 2022 we are lucky enough that people would say, great chap what a hero i dont care what he does in private that's his business( I would hope) in Victorian britain a lady showing her lower leg in public was a bit taboo....
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Kristian, thanks for commenting. I hadn't thought about the Bernard Cornwell angle but it makes sense. You are right, different times and different social "norms".
@daltonweeks6736
2 жыл бұрын
Would you ever do a video about Adrian Carton De Wiart? I do not think enough people know his story.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
That’s a good idea, another Action Man.
@daltonweeks6736
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap I hope you do one day, I do not feel many would do his story justice but I think with the passion and energy you tell the stories you really could do a great job. Keep it up!
@nigeldeforrest-pearce8084
2 жыл бұрын
Well Told!!!
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks.
@paulfisher3181
2 жыл бұрын
First read about him in a book by Byron Farwell an American author who seemed to cover aspects and characters from Victorias army that UK authors seemed to ignore. A sad tale about a great man. As for Kitchener……he has his own case to answer,
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
@KeithWilliamMacHendry
Жыл бұрын
Love this marvellous video, very informative History Chap. Only niggle I have is in Scotland we pronounce Gaelic as in Galik. 🙂
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed.
@Lassisvulgaris
2 жыл бұрын
Beside this topic, but may I suggest one on "Operation Freshman", the intended attack on the Heavy Water factory in Rjukan, Telemark November 1942...?
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
I will add to my (ever-growing) list. Thanks for the idea.
@greymane4030
2 жыл бұрын
Majuba woud be an excellent topic for another clip
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
It's on the (ever-growing) list. Thanks for giving it a vote.
@nledaig
Жыл бұрын
Dingwall and the surrounding area tended to supply more men to the Seaforth Highlanders than the Gordons which usually recruited more from the North East. It was certainly very unusual for a man from his background (a background that literally supplied thousands of soldiers to the British army from the 1730s onward) to rise so high in the army of the era. There is a large tower on a hill in Dingwall in memory of Macdonald. The famous fiddler Skinner made a beautiful tune for him. You mentioned that the clearances were within "living memory" when he was young but in fact they only ceased in the 1880s. An interesting video.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to share that additional information.
@jameswhyman4127
2 жыл бұрын
Great bagpipe tune called Hector the hero written for this man.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, wonderful piece of music. Would have included but was unsure of copyright.
@jameswills6320
2 жыл бұрын
58th the last unit to carry their Colours into battle, Laing's Nek 1881.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for adding to the story. Laing's Nek and Majuba are on my hit list.
@jameswills6320
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap I was in the D&D's
@tedgreen6
Жыл бұрын
@tedgreen6 0 seconds ago Thank you, Chris, for your story of "Fighting Mac". Tragic but true: the culture wars then, the battles between class, power and privilege, continue today, at least from my perspective here in the states. Jealousy and envy have destroyed so many great people like Mac. Once your reputation is gone it's almost impossible to get it back. But you've done a service to this man with your brilliant story. You are the best writer.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your very kind comment
@terryjobity43
2 жыл бұрын
The spitting image of Freddie, God save' 'Queen ''.Hector be fabulous, hip left,hip right, hurrah.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzitem.info
@billwebb5256
2 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. Here's my brand new one about the Thin Red Line at the Battle of Balaclava kzitem.info/news/bejne/pGOCvoaXr4CTf4o
@michaelwackers6475
2 жыл бұрын
Sad & tragic story! RIP Fighting Mac, Victorian Hero!
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Nice words. Thank you.
@willpotter8343
2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting feature. I’m very fond of the Scottish song ‘hector the hero’. Even in the British Army of today, an officer or soldier would be subject to military discipline for having inappropriate relations with “boys” by which I imagine you to have meant, those below adult age.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Will, thanks for adding that perspective. Have you seen my latest video? kzitem.info/news/bejne/mpidvaulbnWAjJw
@Wotsitorlabart
2 жыл бұрын
Whether militarily or civilian any adult having inappropriate relations with underage boys would be subject to criminal prosecution.
@billballbuster7186
2 жыл бұрын
Great presentation and such a sad story. It reminded my of Alan Turing the code breaker who played a great part in the defeat of the Axis powers in WW2. Found Guilty of Gross Indecency in 1952 he was sentenced to Chemical Castration which made him impotent and resulted in female body changes. Ruined with security clearance revoked he ended his life in 1954.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with your sentiments. Thanks for posting.
@JCinerea
2 жыл бұрын
Oh, dear Lord 😰😰! I know that Turing was gay, but had no idea that he was treated so shamefully.
@billballbuster7186
2 жыл бұрын
@@JCinerea Thats what they did in those days, I was livid when I read the full story.
@robertfrench8345
2 жыл бұрын
He’s a hell of a presenter, is he not. Why he doesn’t have a tv series? You tell me.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks.
@channel9r
2 жыл бұрын
Scottish composer and fiddler Scott Skinner wrote a tribute tune to Hector in 1903 titled Hector the Hero and bizarrely, Hector still features on the Camp Coffee label which features a Gordon officer c/w Sikh batman. There’s more about the tale in my recent book ‘Long Shadows - Tales from North East Scotland’.
@TheHistoryChap
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for confirming the story I told in the video.
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