While at dinner in the Army & Navy Club when Tony Blair announced that British troops would be deployed to Afghanistan, a rather famous author and soldier remarked “do these people never read history?”
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
My dad said something similar at the time..on the lines of the Yanks don't know what they are going into but we Blinking well should!
@barryalexander2909
Жыл бұрын
There was a cartoon in Soldier magazine with a squaddie in desert kit heading off to Afghanistan with ghosts of British soldiers looking on. The caption was 'Been there, done that. Hope you has better luck than we did'.
@lastword8783
2 ай бұрын
Reminding Afghans and British of battle of Maiwand was a staple of Taliban PR and propaganda
@edthilenius7530
Жыл бұрын
You, sir, are indeed the master of wonderful stories of English history. For the very first time in my 24-year marriage to my beautiful wife Debbie, she listened and watched this video. When it came time for the story of little Bobby the dog, she was deeply moved. Well done, my friend, as always. Superbly crafted, and we look forward to your next story. Until then, Cheers and be well.😊
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
That’s such a lovely comment, thank you. I’m glad your wife enjoyed it too.
@lajoszlatos3285
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It's another fantastic story (again) about the British military history! Thank you very much for everything & your storytelling talent!!!
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for your support.
@fredazcarate4818
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir for your narrative of the battle.
@coult001
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great story, having served the UN in Pakistan during the 1980's I learned a lot about this period. Later at the Dutch Foreign Office as a securety advisor, I warned that sending NATO to Afghanistan on a "winning hearts and minds "mission would be a waste of time and lives! Read the history, I said. Nobody reacted. Keep up the great stories,Chris.
@philhawley1219
Жыл бұрын
The moral of the story is not to invade Afghanistan. No one ever succeeds. Ask the Soviets in 1979.
@toekneekerching9543
Жыл бұрын
@@philhawley1219 And yet this nation that stood up to the worlds biggest empires apparently couldnt stop a few illiterate taliban in old pickup trucks taking over the whole country in less than a month...
@Lassisvulgaris
Жыл бұрын
@@toekneekerching9543 I suppose the latter war was a civil war (if wars can be civil)....
@Trebor74
Жыл бұрын
@@philhawley1219the moral is that you pay the "good guys" to fight "the bad guys" then leave them to it.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences.
@SgtGenDanbo
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Excellent video. I was stationed at Maiwand with the US Army in 2008-2009 and was on the battlefield many times. I knew very little about the battle then, but have been fascinated with it ever since. Wonderful storytelling of such a pivotal moment in British and Afghan history!
@SunofYork
Жыл бұрын
I n October 1963, when Harold Macmillan was handing over the premiership to Alec Douglas-Home, he is supposed to have called the younger man to his office and passed on some reassuring advice. “My dear boy,” he said, “as long as you don't invade Afghanistan you'll be absolutely fine.”
@SgtGenDanbo
Жыл бұрын
I wish our politicians had paid more attention to history in that area. I’m glad to have served, but nobody’s conquered Afghanistan going back to the Macedonians. I wish it was peaceful there as there is a lot of interesting history there. Just south of the Maiwand battlefield is a fortress built by Alexander the Great, blown up Russian tanks etc. I remember finding random .303 casings in the desert as well. Evidence of hundreds of years of fighting all in a small area, would be a dream for an archeologist!
@SunofYork
Жыл бұрын
@@SgtGenDanbo 1889 303 or . 303 British was adopted by Britain along with the Lee - Metford Rifle in 1889. This round, as originally adopted, consisted of a 215 grain, round nosed, cupro nickel jacketed bullet in front of 71.5 grains of RFG2 Blackpowder.
@SgtGenDanbo
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I found those quite a ways away from the Maiwand battlefield in a small village. I suspect it was later production MkVII ammo probably used during the Soviet-Afghan war or during fighting in the 90s. Almost anywhere you go over there you can find evidence of prior fighting. Not uncommon to see Lee-Enfields, Martini-Henry's, Sniders etc. as well. @@SunofYork
@SunofYork
Жыл бұрын
@@SgtGenDanbo All the powers want Afghanistan so they can threated its neighbors.. No oil.. just geographical position...Now that rockets and planes and drones can fly over and do the job, it may become less important to hold it....
@Dav1Gv
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. The regiment still marked Maiwand Day in the 1960s and I'm glad you included the story of Bobby.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@jonathanmawdesley-thomas1863
Жыл бұрын
Another great recounting of Imperial history … well done Chris , your style and intonation make all these events so compelling to listen too !
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
That’s very kind of you. Thanks for watching.
@barryalexander2909
Жыл бұрын
Another fabulous video, many thanks. I recall rumours that in 2007, Afghan elders complained to a senior officer about bad behaviour from British soldiers. When investigated, it turned out the complaint dated to the 1870s. Long memories indeed. Taliban propaganda always invoked the folk memory of Maiwand as a rallying call for the tribes.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Fascinating story thank you so much for sharing
@robertevans9897
11 ай бұрын
Brilliant
@tristansmyth6802
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic documentary! I know the Lion monument very well as our family moved to Reading when I was 7 years old; Maiwand was a byword of British defeat at the time of the Empire; we were all taught about it at school - General Lord Roberts is also well known to my family as my Great Grandfather was on the Roberts March, he was a driver, using 4 or 6 horses to pull the limber and artillery piece he was ordered to drive. I still have his Army paybook, which has some fascinating details. Thank you for bringing Maiwand to everyone's attention. I know it would have made my Great Grandfather very proud that we remembered this terrible situation for the British in Afghanistan.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Fascinating to hear about your great grandfather. I’m sure he could’ve told the story even better than me!
@tristansmyth6802
Жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap I forgot to mention that the men who took part in the 320-mile march known as "Lord Roberts March" were awarded the Kabul Khandahar Star - my Great Grandfather was awarded this star; it was awarded to both British and Indian soldiers, Officers, NCO's and Enlisted men alike for this was no ordinary march.
@theblackprince1346
Жыл бұрын
A fascinating video Chris. It's a battle that up until today I'd never heard of before.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment.
@oc2phish07
Жыл бұрын
I recently visited Reading and saw the monument. Your video has brought the battle to life in my mind, a battle I was previously not aware of. Great channel.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I always like to see how History relates to a modern day, even if it’s just understanding why statues and memorials exist.
@justinreilly6619
Жыл бұрын
Gosh, another fantastic history lesson! 👏 The punchline at the end with the little dog is a real kicker.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@whicker59
Жыл бұрын
Ur accuracy, intensity, presentation skill, and thoroughness made a subscriber outta me. I'm very partial to little Bobbie's part of this story. TY to whom ever preserved his part n history.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support
@Katmando376
Жыл бұрын
I recognise the paiting of the battle but didn't really know much about it. Well done, Bobby! Thanks Chris.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@stuartpeacock8257
11 ай бұрын
Phenomenal detail of a largely unknown campaign and an unknown battle. Full of energy vigour and daring do in the best tradition of the Victorian Army
@TheHistoryChap
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@Jon.A.Scholt
Жыл бұрын
History Chap, I was reading about the Taiping Rebellion and came across our old friend Charles "Chinese" Gordon defending Shanghai and that got me wondering. Are you planning on making videos that will cover the colonial wars in China? It seems like fertile ground that is right up the alley of this channel. In any case, I'm glad to see this channel grow over the last year and a half; it's still a gem, even if it isn't so much a "hidden gem" anymore. I still haven't come across a channel that has covered the Victorian Era Colonial Wars half so well.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Oh yes, the colonial wars in China are on the cards! Just need to do it sensitively
@majorronaldmandell7835
11 ай бұрын
Yes! Another capital story brought to life, a story Ihad never heard before!
@TheHistoryChap
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@russellcollins6718
8 ай бұрын
I love the fact that you got the pronunciation of "Isandlwana"very nearly correct.Not easy to do. Kudos to you, from and old South African soldier
@TheHistoryChap
8 ай бұрын
I’m glad you liked my pronunciation. One of my Achilles heels, so always nice to know when I’ve got it nearly right.
@BMWtphs
Жыл бұрын
What another great video! Thank you for doing a video on one of my favorite campaigns. The brave last stand by the 66th is so heroic and honorable, and one to be remembered. Hopefully one day I can see that memorial and pay my respects
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for both watching and taking the time to comment
@fredazcarate4818
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir for your brilliant narrative of the Battle Of Maiwand. I was nearly at the edge of my seat. What a tale of bravery in the midst of chaos. Once again thank you and I await your next video lecture. 👍
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you enjoyed it it’s a story very few people know
@Phaust13
Жыл бұрын
As always, a great video! Thank you for covering this important, but, as you said, little known action. Among the dead of the 66th was the commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Galbraith, who was killed as the Regiment withdrew towards Khig. He fell holding the Queen's Colours. I attended Reading University. The bus route from the station to the Uni passed by Forbury Gardens and the Maiwand Lion statue. Whenever I saw it, i would always remember the Battle of Maiwand and the last stand of the 66th.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Much appreciated.
@rtsesmelis
Жыл бұрын
Great story. Well told. Never heard about this battle before. Salute to all these brave men.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@Antonnick
Ай бұрын
In an article in one of the "British empire" books, that you have on the shelf behind you, I seem to remember reading that General "Bobs" achievement in getting his army from Kabul to Kandahar in record time was a fantastic accomplishment that for many years afterwards his organisation methods were feted. Having arrived in Kandahar the Afghans were completely routed after their fortress was stormed.
@TheHistoryChap
Ай бұрын
Thanksk for watching my video & for your feedback.
@jacqueslevard7218
Жыл бұрын
Hello from France... excellent ! Thank you.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
@richardcapstick5825
10 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@TheHistoryChap
9 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching my video
@cynthiaalver
Жыл бұрын
I love to study and learn the story behind memorial statues. I LOVE history and I want to know why it was so important to honor and memorialize a person, battle, war or pigeon (Cher Ami). Fascinating piece of human history.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to show your passion for History
@harryshriver6223
Жыл бұрын
I was moved by the story of Bobby, the mongrel dog who fought at the Battle of Maiwand. What was so handsome about the cab that ran over him? It sounded like it was a tragic tale of overconfidence, and you were right, not paying attention to signs given to you. Another excellent triumph on the annals of history, bravo, amigo.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Hi Harry, it was actually a Hanson Cab (horse drawn cab). Poor Bobby met his end in the town of Gosport, near Portsmouth.
@douglasherron7534
Жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap It's a "Hansom Cab" (designed, and patented, by Joseph Hansom in 1834).
@73north
11 ай бұрын
I read My God, Maiwand" by Leigh Maxwell, and it gave the full story , including a forgotten last stand by Jacob's Rifles after the defeat
@TheHistoryChap
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@John-ih2bx
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the education. I know so little about the time period, many thanks for enlightening me.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
@bazkhan1134
Жыл бұрын
Amazing story of Maiwand battle and a pain full defeat. But the lessons are still not leant . My whole family fought in both 1st and sect wars and many of them was not returned back bless their souls. Wars always bring miseries for ages to come. For soldiers ❤
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to share
@christybyrne5195
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for this interesting story.
@TheHistoryChap
11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@andrewsteele7663
Жыл бұрын
Good morning, Chris, I managed to sit, watch and listen with my first cup of coffee of the day. I was truly amazed at the decisions of Brigadier Burrows. I know from my time in the military the Artillery gunner's still to this day wear the white lanyard because of the loss of their guns. I really enjoyed the telling as always; I have added another monument to see to my bucket list when we travel back to visit. Please keep the stories coming. Thank you.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all of your support
@iainhunneybell
11 ай бұрын
LOVE your storytelling ❤
@TheHistoryChap
11 ай бұрын
Thank you. Please subscribe to my channel.
@wolfgangkranek376
Жыл бұрын
Being bold and hesitant at the wrong moments, what could possibly go wrong?
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@jonmeek3879
Жыл бұрын
You tell this sad story so well Thanks
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Very kind of you. Thanks for watching.
@majorronaldmandell7835
8 ай бұрын
Another great story concerning the British Army! Thanks so much for your time and effort towards educating us!
@TheHistoryChap
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching my video
@martbarclay7240
Жыл бұрын
I lived in the Helmand valley in 1965 with my parents. Dad was with USAID . We visited the battle site. The Afghans had Graves laid out but the British dead had a field opium puppy's growing over them with no markers.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Interesting. Thanks for sharing.
@lesliepun3494
Жыл бұрын
Riveting stuff as usual. Thank you, Chris.
@TheHistoryChap
11 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@andyjones6643
Жыл бұрын
Thanks another great video.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@daneedm2648
Жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video, have recently managed to get a copy of the book My God Maiwand so found this story fascinating. Look forward to watching your next video
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@MrElliotc02
Жыл бұрын
Just delightful...thanks
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@richardkeilig4062
Жыл бұрын
What a story. Well done. Brave soldiers.
@TheHistoryChap
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@georgehanna943
Жыл бұрын
Another fascinating video of with your usual ability to get an interesting side story too. Chris, I follow your videos but sometimes get confused whether a battle is in the Boer War, Zulu War and these battles took place. I know you give us dates etc but could you in one future video lay out in chronological order the various battles you have covered? Many thanks.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
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@NigelDeForrest-Pearce-cv6ek
Жыл бұрын
Excellent and Outstanding !!!!
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@joeritchie4554
Жыл бұрын
Another fantastic history lesson. It is amazing how much destruction comes about when orders are not thought through and are still given. Also, not knowing the terrain and being fully prepared for battle always leads to disastrous results.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment
@AlRedsoxFan
Жыл бұрын
Hope all is well take care Thanks for another wonderful video :-)
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
All good here. Thanks for watching.
@victorydaydeepstate
Жыл бұрын
History Chap, you videos are a real treat.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
That’s very kind of you. If you want even more exclusive videos, join my membership channel
@timgodderis1918
Жыл бұрын
Another excellent brought story, thank you
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Please make sure you subscribe to my channel, so you don’t miss future productions.
@davidwoods7720
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much as always Chris
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it.
@slowturtle6745
Жыл бұрын
Another prime example of why Afghanistan is known as the "Graveyard of Empires" and once again history repeats itself.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment
@dillonhunt1720
Жыл бұрын
17:50 I heard Bobbie's regiment being renamed as the Royal Barkshires instead of Royal Berkshires and it gave me a laugh
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
You made me chuckle too!
@allanburt5250
Жыл бұрын
Another fantastic peace of history 👏 thanks for bring this one to us
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
@michaelciemnoczolowski9051
Жыл бұрын
Riveting, as always. Thank you for yet another in a long line of captivating presentations.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support
@jb6027
Жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT, as always1
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it
@AlbertComelles1970
Жыл бұрын
Thanks again Chris, wonderfully explained!
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
@petermaas4455
Жыл бұрын
TY so much. As always very interesting
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@sirfox950
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I'd love to see one about the true story behind Kipling's poem Ford o' Kabul River
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
I like that suggestion. Could be fun researching it.
@texasbonn257
Жыл бұрын
Nice Job!
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@akacadian3714
Жыл бұрын
Great video, you are an excellent story teller.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
That’s very kind of you. Please subscribe to my channel.
@alilaal3284
Жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your stories. 👏👏👏
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
@glynwilliams2333
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@Micktyb
Жыл бұрын
Excellent thanks 👏👏
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
@OzoneTuna
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support
@wilsontheconqueror8101
Жыл бұрын
Great coverage of British Involvement in Afghanistan! That land has mauled armies all the way back to Alexander the Greats,the British, the Russian, & the Americans. One U.S. soldier stated "the rocks shoot at you". Fascinating history! From across the pond Well done! 🇺🇸
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.
@ianbusby2845
Жыл бұрын
Maybe it’s me but I found this very difficult to follow which is a shame as being from Reading I was keen to learn the story behind the Forbury Gardens Lion.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
I’m sorry that you found it hard to follow
@ianbusby2845
Жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap have enjoyed others of yours 👍
@azamkhan3136
2 ай бұрын
Strange to notice you didn't mention Malala of maiwand, she was the reason, a loosing battle turn into victory. She grasp the flag and shouted "ohh the young loves, if you didn't died in this battle of maiwand, by God someone is saving you as symbol of shame". She was 18-19 year old a daughter of shepherd. She is an honourable entity for pakhtoons and there are many institutions name after her. The battle of maiwand is remembered by pakhtoon for this legendary lady only.
@TheHistoryChap
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment.
@shaungillingham4689
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like Burrows made a complete hash of it. Against such a superior force he should have used the lay of the land to have fought a defensive battle, the ravines could have negated the enemies greater numbers, it's a old ploy but often successful. Not even poor old Bobby made it!
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and to comment
@FranciscoPreira
Жыл бұрын
Another great video sir. Maiwand was indeed a great disaster for british colors, honor to the fallen, thanks for sharing. And a big "hurrah" for Bobbie!
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@pauloneil8531
Жыл бұрын
Very good video and excellent story telling. As a retired museum educator I paused the video to look at your bookshelf, and was trying to see if there was any order to how the books were arranged. Can you share the method if any? Mine are all grouped by era.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Ha ha, mine are grouped by size!
@darrenstreettriple3827
Жыл бұрын
A great story 👍
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@ronti2492
Жыл бұрын
I beleive that Maywand is as well known in Afghanistan amongst Afghans as Waterloo or Stalingrad are known amongst their respective nations. It is a big deal- and they know that they were the victors.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
I can imagine it is. There is a folklore story about an Afghan woman rallying the Afghans by waving her headscarf like a battle standard. Doubt the Taliban would approve!
@mirwaiz9619
Жыл бұрын
correct as a child i remember people telling me about it and reading about it in school
@zarakdurrani7584
11 ай бұрын
@@TheHistoryChapshe was called "Malalay of Maiwand" And we're proud of her 😊
@jon9021
Жыл бұрын
Superb…as usual.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@davidarchibald50
Жыл бұрын
Taking a relatively small force onto an unreconnoitered plain, against an overwhelming force, has got to be one of the most genius of military tactics. Full of the righteous arrogance of the Victorian mind. Strange how it turned out. The Empire in decline is full of such yarns. The soldiers in these stories deserved better leaders than those that purchased their ruin.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to comment
@davidarchibald50
Жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap Nothing really, Your contribution to my knowledge of our mutual history has been immeasurable.
@colrhodes377
Жыл бұрын
Another brilliant story . Afghanistan is a real pain in the backside to all invading armies. The British, Russians and Americans have been ripped apart by the fierce tribesmen and it's unlikely to ever change.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
So true. Thanks for sharing your thoughts
@barryalexander2909
Жыл бұрын
As an Afghanistan veteran, we weren't ripped apart. We were smashing the enemy. Unfortunately, governments and electorates baulked at the cost, the time needed to succeed and the erroneous perception that the human cost was too high and the effort not worth it. Political will evaporated and we walked away, abandoning our brave Afghan allies. The defeat was the politicians' not the soldiers'. Labour, Conservative, Republic, Democrat all complicit. Clausewitz's Trinity in action.
@barryalexander2909
Жыл бұрын
Now waiting to be told to 'cope harder' by a spotty 15 year old virgin who thinks he knows about war from playing COD.😂
@colrhodes377
Жыл бұрын
@@barryalexander2909 🤣🤣
@mirwaiz9619
Жыл бұрын
you had the advantage by miles and still lost, so i will tell you to cope@@barryalexander2909
@craigelliott7286
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video Chris, we Texans know about battling against long odds and your storytelling is gripping. Many Thanks1
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Glad you found it entertaining and educational. Thanks for your support.
@mochiebellina8190
Жыл бұрын
Start battling the flow of illegal aliens invading our country. Grip them and turn them back south.
@Lassisvulgaris
Жыл бұрын
@@mochiebellina8190 Start with those descending from the illegal immigrants, who came after 1492....
@sentinel_Alphacentauri
Жыл бұрын
was there no backlash to this constant British engagement in wars abroad and the untold sufferings and loses they brought to families back home? or was that era far less democratic, for the public to have a voice against it?
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
British soldiers not held in high esteem by british public for much of this period. Hence Kipling's "Tommy Atkins" poem. Also suggest "Wariors in Scarlet" by Ian Knight.
@LaceandSteelchannel
Жыл бұрын
I love it! Aaah -the great bard McGonnagall! "Oooooooooh - ’Twas at the disastrous battle of Maiwand, in Afghanistan, Where the Berkshires were massacred to the last man; On the morning of July the 27th, in the year eighteen eighty, Which I’m sorry to relate was a pitiful sight to see."
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
His poetry is nearly as bad as mine!
@barukkazhad8998
Жыл бұрын
As an ex RGBW soldier, thanks
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
@rev.dr.davidcole8915
Жыл бұрын
The British still suffer from aristocratic leadership versus meritocratic.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your perspective
@greg_4201
Жыл бұрын
I mean.... Kind of.... But it's a bit of a stretch to call our present goons aristocrats. And if you look elsewhere in the western world, you'll find exactly the same issues across all types of governments. The problem is that we have a purely political class that is completely soulless, spineless, selfserving, and slavish to Globalists/Zionists... Those aren't aristocratic traits. They are certainly aloof, entitled, privileged and detached from reality though... If anything they are Marxist inspired, whether they know it or not. But again, there is no example of a meritocracy in the west now.
@johnbobson1557
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure that is actually true today. Indeed in the RN over a third of officers are from the 'lower deck' (a historical term) and in the RAF we are now aware that you are positively discriminated against if you are White male. One of our most famous Field Marshals (Slim) served in every rank of the British Army from Private to Field Marshal.
@KapiteinKrentebol
Жыл бұрын
Brittain: Please sign a treaty of friendship with us. Afganistan: We kindly decline. Brittain invades Afganistan. Maybe Brittain doesn't understand the meaning of friendship. 😂
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
I think their view was "Be our friend not Russia's."
@5602jerry
Жыл бұрын
very good thank you!!
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@paulwilson7234
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@GordonHouston-Smith
Жыл бұрын
Great vid, Today was Arnhem day. Any chance of an analysis?:-)
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
As my dad was a para in the day. I will definitely be taking a look at Arnhem but probably after Christmas
@gordonpeden6234
Жыл бұрын
Wow! You've done it again McGoo. I'd never heard of this battle. Great story well told. You never disappoint. Thanks.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
I aim to please!😀
@gordonpeden6234
Жыл бұрын
Good aimer. @@TheHistoryChap
@zaland2936
2 ай бұрын
This is only one side of the coin, the reality of what happened is taught in our school. They don't know anything about Malala, the Afghan girl who was the main reason for success of this battle. In order to eliminate the Malala's status another Malala was found and given the title and noble prize but for us the real Malala will always live...
@TheHistoryChap
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching my video & your feedback
@alanpearson7554
Жыл бұрын
Read "My God, Maiwand" by Leigh Maxwell, a fantastic read that also exposes some of the attempts by the British to blame Jacob's Rifles for Brigadier General Burrow's poor tactical decisions
@barryalexander2909
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation. Another one to add to the never ending 'to read' list.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@kaoskronostyche9939
7 ай бұрын
I came across a modern military historian - I think he might have been a current or ex-soldier and he claimed with great emphasis that the British Army had never lost a battle. I kinda knew that wasn't true and Mr History Chap is clearing that up for me. Thank you.
@TheHistoryChap
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I am surprised that a military historian came out with a comment like that. British history is littered with military defeats rather like most other nations.
@kaoskronostyche9939
7 ай бұрын
@@TheHistoryChap " ... rather like most other nations." No kidding. Thanks for the reply and thank you for your great stories. Cheers!
@pepelemoko01
6 ай бұрын
There is a joke about an American officer who has had countless meetings with Afghan Leaders, and is tired of the whole thing,the interpreter says tonight is special there is a famous warlord in his 90's. He finally meets with this guy and he is everything you would expect. One eye, a stump for an arm, his face full of scars and weather-beaten. He asks him, in a country like Afghanistan, with invading armies, tribal battles, and harsh living conditions, how did he live so long? The old warlord said, "I change sides".
@TheHistoryChap
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching my video and for sharing your interesting story,
@TheSheepPimp
Жыл бұрын
Goddamit, survive a battle in Afghanistan just to get ran over back home
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
In Gosport of all places!
@kaycey7361
Жыл бұрын
It was a defeat i agree. But on the long term it was a diplomatic and strategic victory. As by the end or 3rd anglo afghan war, the british gained more territory ( paktunistan, northwest india, the Ballochistan) from the afghan and also secured a alliance treaty that Afghanistan will not allow zarist russia to expans to indian borders. So its a outstanding british victory. Russia gained only central asia. No sea ports
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@DarrenMarsh-kx8hd
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that HM Queen Victoria presented that little dog with a medal. But what a disaster for the British & Indians.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Darren, thanks for your support
@glennberry4829
Жыл бұрын
Early in the video I thought it likely that one of Kipling's poems was about this battle. But I'm surprised that you said it is That Day. I was thinking of another.
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to show your thoughts
@harveyquirke6376
Жыл бұрын
That must. Have. Been. A big. Day. Out
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to comment
@brianpine7086
Жыл бұрын
Amazing, since the dawn of time, in almost anywhere in the world, history always seems to repeat itself. Doesn’t say much for mankind 😂
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
I think you may have a point
@garybrockwell2031
Жыл бұрын
Roads around TOOTING Broadway were named over that battle??? You honour there souls 🙏 history. HIS- STORY 💪🇬🇧💯✌️ THANKS OL' CHAP👍🎬
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
I’m always keen to show house, streets, pubs, memorials, phrases that we use and pass by in modern life, tell a story from the past
@danielpraher328
3 ай бұрын
Brilliant
@TheHistoryChap
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.
@johnl.5117
6 ай бұрын
"When you're wounded and left on Afghanistan's plains, And the women come out to cut up what remains, Jest roll to your rifle and blow out your brains An' go to your Gawd like a soldier......." Rudyard Kipling.
@TheHistoryChap
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching my video & for taking the time to comment.
@alexc6324
Жыл бұрын
That was a great video thankyou. I am an ex Readingite and the significance of the Lion was well known to boys (not girls) from my generation (I am 48 and learnt about the lion and the battle in the 80s) but ofcourse Reading is now multicultural and the education system liberal so i agree that 90 percent of the town have no idea why its there or even that it exists. For me it was a delight to see the lions balls painted fluorescent pink (or was it orange) for a year or so and as teenagers we were always tempted to put a traffic cone on its head but what some might call vandalism we called affection. One well known fact about the Lion is that the man who sculpted it (i cant remember his name) got the lions legs wrong. Apparently they dont walk like that and the artist got so much shade about this gaff that he committed suicide (and that was pre-internet/social media harassment) but really no-one in Reading cares. Brock Barracks were still in operation in the 80's and 90's idk if they are now but a few of my friends did Army Cadets there. On Remembrance day the lion and the memorial with the names of the men who fell is the focus of a Poppy wreath laying ceremony. Forbury Park is where the lion is located and it sits right next to the ruins of Reading monastery (destroyed by Henry VIII) and there used to be a couple of large mounds in the park which were cannon emplacements from the civil war in the 17th century. The bandstand featured in your video was still there when i lived in reading and we used to sleep there if we decided not to go home after a night of partying. Quite comfortable. Sadly the park became a beacon for muggers and rapists and its also infamous for Muslims murdering gay people (i think that was in 2019) so I dont think it is much loved these days. Typical UK story. Thanks again for your videos please keep up the good work.
@TheHistoryChap
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to post a comment too
@invisibleray6987
Жыл бұрын
I love that big ugly Lion 🦁, I used to go past it on my way to work. Gruesome battle, massive slaughter, glad the dog survived 🐶
@TheHistoryChap
Жыл бұрын
And I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.
@alessiodecarolis
Жыл бұрын
Terrible defeat, how did the British Commander didn't know about the terrain and how many afghans' strong was the enemy army? This was an absurd understimation of the enemy and a severe lack of intelligence, given that such a force should be difficult to hide, expecially 3000 horsemen and 36(!) guns.
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