I am a child. I have watched this multiple times and still laugh at the term "ball bag" over "expense pouch".
@britishmuzzleloaders
4 ай бұрын
What can I say... That's what it was called.... 😀
@lukedogwalker
Жыл бұрын
This is where KZitem shines: you could watch a thousand hours of sensationalist light-weight pap on TV and never gain half the insight that this "amateur" production has already provided, and it's only part one! Nothing amateur, here. Editing, scripting, interview skills... and a clear focus on telling the story with clarity and relevance. It''s all here. Well done, Rob.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Very kind.
@CarolusRedivivus
Жыл бұрын
Hear hear! Can't be said enough in regards to this channel.
@robertortiz-wilson1588
Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@tirdad4026
Жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders Please enable Farsi subtitles for all your clips
@jmoore5716
Жыл бұрын
I disagree, I think this is very amateur. Not in a not very good way but in that the word amateur comes from the Latin word for "love" and it is clear that this is all a labour of love for this remarkable chap.
@Rkolb2798
Жыл бұрын
The Government would have kittens if they thought a civilian militia would protect themselves with firearms nowadays .
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@thejustice7305
Жыл бұрын
They do in the US
@MidMo4020
Жыл бұрын
@@thejustice7305 yes they do! 🇺🇸
@chrisgibson5267
Жыл бұрын
Standing armies were seen as being the tools of Absolutist monarchs, like the Johnnies on the Continent. The experience of the wars of tbe 1640s and 1650s drove this hime, but tbe increasing use of firearms made one a necessity.
@MrEKWesq
Жыл бұрын
Fabulous film, Rob, about the Fenian forces that foregathered at Franklin on the forested frontier of French Canada and the firearms they favoured! In all seriousness, thank you for covering this little known episode in Canadian history. Great first instalment and I very much look forward to Part II.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Thank Ewan! It's been fun having all the discussions!
@BBear-km7mx
Жыл бұрын
A superb presentation. I use to use a MK III carbine. .577 Snider a fun cartrdige. I asked a friend who researches buffalo hunting in the 1870's (US) and asked if he'd found any reference of the Snider being used on the buffalo ranges? After 2 days he reported back that: "Once they found out the buffalo could outrun the Snider bullet, they quit using it!"
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Great story!
@foowashere
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting and as always, superbly edited. The integration of contributors and content/topics is absolutely peak KZitem. I had only cursory knowledge of the Fenian raids, but now I’m curious for more. Thanks for making and sharing!
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Very kind. Thank you!
@Schlachtschule
Жыл бұрын
Yet another fantastic video, Rob, thank you very much. Every new series you produce is broader and deeper, and I really enjoy them. The Snider is my favorite rifle of the period, so this series is of tremendous interest to me, especially as I am currently working to assemble a Rifleman's kit for the Battle of Eccles Hill (with the assistance of Lorne!). Thank you so much for doing this, it is deeply appreciated.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Nice! Another historical shooter would be great!
@Schlachtschule
Жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders this is Hugh Knight, I think you've already seen FB posts about the kit.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
@@Schlachtschule Indeed!
@StormLaker
Жыл бұрын
Just checking back in after a long hiatus. I really enjoy your content, and this video is (what I feel) one of your best. They don't really teach this history in school here in the US, but it's an important chapter in Canada's history. They never really taught us much about Canada in school, much of what I have learned is from people like you who have shared its history and culture. Keep up the great content!!
@minuteman4199
Жыл бұрын
They don't teach this history in Canadian schools either!!
@StormLaker
Жыл бұрын
@@minuteman4199 really? Sad.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Very kind. The Fenian Raids aren't really known about here too...
@waynerobinson2656
Жыл бұрын
Wow! I grew up on the Niagara Frontier in the 50’s - 60’s (USA) and this is the first I ever heard of the Fenians. Thanks for the history lesson Rob.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Most welcome!
@tomkavulic7178
Жыл бұрын
13:09 This is a really beautiful shot, nice cinematography.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@leonidaslantz5249
Жыл бұрын
What a great video,as all of yours are. Thank you,sir. I am looking forward to part 2.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@donphilp7511
Жыл бұрын
Is this in my opinion which one of your best. Not only did you include the usual detail and uniform spec of armaments but the explanation of the history of the fenians. I have never heard it explained so well and intertwined with the history of the changing armaments of the day. I think in this episode you have a winning combination that could be applied to other episodes. Much appreciated
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
That's very kind of you to say!
@stamfordly6463
Жыл бұрын
I didn't know that Canadians were members of the Arnold J Rimmer school of saluting...
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
The standard military salute, Empire-wide until 1870. Little known fact.
@stamfordly6463
Жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders Don't tell the Americans, it will only make them smug.
@hailsland
Жыл бұрын
From minute 28: The lack of the expense pouch I can easily see if you're coming from the era of percussion caps or flintlocks. If anything the expense pouch just adds another step for a soldier who may be use to finding everything he needs (or mostly everything i.e with exception to a percusion cap) in one pouch. Being a reenactor of The of 1812 we kind of scoff at the people who insist on "powder horns" because if you have the option for 1-stop-shopping you take it.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
It wold have been a question of logistics... The "Expense Pouch" model is greatly superior, for sure.
@keithagn
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful story! We are all looking forward to Part Two. Best Regards!
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@AdelaideRegiment
Жыл бұрын
Regarding the apparent lack of expense pouches in the 60th, I can't help a niggling possibility that it was the custom in that unit to wear them pushed around to the back when not in use. I'm purely basing this on a precedent I know of among the South Australian Volunteers in the 1860s who sometimes incorrectly wore their expense pouches that way. I have both written accounts and a photo showing it happening.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Perhaps Nic... In the pics available, the rear of those shown are without pouches.
@Kiba_Mar-Glas
Жыл бұрын
i love the amount of effort and enthusiasm in the videos, and learning so much more about history that I probably would have never known about. thank you for this
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@sterlingmoose9335
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I've had an interest in the Fenian Raids for some time. This is a great deep dive into the uniforms and arms of the period. The action on the Niagara peninsular in 1866 deserves it's own focus. Very much looking forward to Part 2.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Ridgeway will have it's own video at some point.
@hokehinson5987
Ай бұрын
Your series is enjoyable. The aspect concerning the weapons is interesting. The historical back drop though just reveals the depth of evil England was engaged in. the colonial wars kept their colonies 'in-line' or protected their assets from other greedy countries, which necessitated a large military force as well as indoctrinated colonial troops willing to kill their own people to continue / protect the colonies economic enslavement. England eclipsed emprial Roma as the most evil nation in existence. Plus they created a system of enslavement called CORPORATIONS. which strip indigenous peoples of their sovereignty thru uncontrolled debt. The bank of England, America, germany, France Italy, Japan most of Europe actually... 152 countries all part of the ursury banking system which the bank of England pushed thru out the world. Great to compare weapons but not to give praise to the most evil entity on earth.! Billions have died indirectly or directly from England's influence...plus their own peoples were sold out to the ursury banker when king charles took the throne. just ask around or read history then collect the dots... Peace...
@britishmuzzleloaders
Ай бұрын
Grind that axe....
@walterjedi1478
Жыл бұрын
Amazing, It's great to see such great care being but into one of the most overlooked parts of Canadian history. I had never even heard of this battle before.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@bc30cal99
Жыл бұрын
Greetings from the south Okanagan again, thanks for another wonderful video. We surely do not have many stumps out here the size of the ones you were skirmishing through! The content is great as usual sir and sheds light on a mostly unknown part of our history. Best to you all this year.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@alwaysbearded1
Жыл бұрын
What different start to the year. I think bringing in so many others helps tell the history. History is a collection of stories, facts, and perspectives so why not tell it that way? Good job. I'll be waiting for the next chapter.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@artemisfowl7191
Жыл бұрын
The US Govt. took a somewhat lax approach to the Fenians due to a number of issues relating to the British government that the US had. Most of these issues came down to blockade runners loaded with P53 rifles and Merchant Raiders such as the CSS Alabama. A single blockade runner with say, 20,000 rifles could put an additional division of rebel forces in the field, Johnston's army (iirc) was saved by a timely blockade runner on at least one occasion. While the Union Navy tried to interdict merchant raiders the Alabama took 65 Union merchants over the course of two years before being sunk by the Kearsarge off the coast of France, while the battles against German cruisers in the first and second world wars are ingrained in the British culture, none of those German ships reached the levels of destruction that the Alabama caused.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting history there for sure!
@ES90344
Жыл бұрын
I used to live a few miles from Franklin, VT. The raids were always an interesting topic, I don't remember much mention of them on the US side though. I think there's a monument on the Quebec side of the border.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@joearledge1
Жыл бұрын
I would have thought that the rural militias would have had their own personal basic gear just from living the rural lifestyle.(canteen/water container, back pack of some kind, and other satchels/ pouches) I get that it's not "standard issue", but I figured that if they were called to arms, and had not been given all of the "standard issue" battle rattle, then they would bring their own to supplement what was issued. I also figured their local leadership would be ok with this since they lived in the same "towns" and were in the same boat as far as gear and supplies.
@zoiders
Жыл бұрын
The whole point of living in township is so you don't have to cut about in full battle rattle. Poor labourers were unlikely to own all that equipment. They had boots and the clothes they stood up in mostly. The thing you are forgetting here is that white people did all the shit work in Canada. Not slaves or freed slaves.
@joearledge1
Жыл бұрын
@@zoiders I don't see where skin color has anything to do with owning and using a backpack, satchel or canteen for hunting or working in the wilderness... but since you brought it up, if those were the people doing the hard work of hunting and working in the wilderness, then they would have had the equipment(tents, backpacks, canteens, satchels, ect...) to accomplish that work away from their homes in the townships. And just because they owned the gear, doesn't mean that they went around wearing it 24/7 (assuming that's what you mean by "cut about in full battle rattle"). They would only wear/use the gear when needed, such as when working or hunting in the wilderness away from their home in the township. Furthermore, based on what Rob said, many of those same citizens would be members of the local militia, and by extension, would be the one's that were called to arms... thus many of the militiamen likely owned civilian versions of the "standard issued gear" that wasn't issued to them. So maybe they were so ridged on idea of "standard issue gear or none at all" that they didn't allow private gear. Or maybe upon muster, the men were told that the gear would be issued to them (in a few days or weeks or whatever), so they left their personal gear at home when they marched off. Or maybe there was another reason why they didn't supplement their lack of gear with their personal equipment... I'm not sure, but I still don't see any validity at all in your argument other than being a troll.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
The apparent evidence of lack of these items would suggest otherwise.
@joearledge1
Жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders lol I agree Rob! Keep up the good work, we're praying for all you boys up north.
@biggiouschinnus7489
Жыл бұрын
Always thought this was a massively under-examined subject in 19th century military history. Very tenuous thinking on my part, but I think that it's interesting, despite having many Civil War veterans, the Fenians don't seem to have done any better at Eccles than the British would at Majuba, or the US against the Sioux or Nez Perce. "Regular"-style armies - ones centred around drilled, linear warfare - really seem to have struggled against irregular skirmishers in this period.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Not really comparable I'd say.... Lot's more to discuss in Part Two though!
@armorer94
Жыл бұрын
Good job, Rob and thank you. As I live in a border town in Michigan I have read of the Fenian raids. But this fleshes it out nicely. Were these the early .577 Snider rounds that were made more of a heavy foil, rather than the later drawn brass versions?
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Service Snider ammunition was always rolled foil case.
@biggiouschinnus7489
Жыл бұрын
On another note, I cannot help but wonder if the lack of expense pouches, combined with the Needham rifles' deficiencies, might partly explain why casualties were so light when compared with Laing's Nek, for example.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Not really comparable IMHO, and no, the kit had little to do with either, I'd say...
@biggiouschinnus7489
Жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders I've just realised that I got the names of Schuinschoogte and Laing's Nek mixed up! Oh well it happens yo the best of us. Looking forward to part II!
@redarmy1698
Жыл бұрын
Then they tried to take Manitoba but failed twice, they took an American Fort thinking it was an HBC one in Manitoba then when they met the Métis they handed them back to US authorities.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
The Manitoba piece certainly is part of it, though such a minor one....
@salaminshikiya9351
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great presentation on the introduction to this topic, Rob. Can't wait for the next part. I don't know if it's a coincidence or not, but a few days ago I've been going through the confusing list of names of 19th century Canadian Militia units out of curiousity. Then this video came up. Thanks to this, it has let me know the gist of the general state of the militia in 1860s and 1870s and answered some of my questions. Although, speaking of line infantry's kits and uniforms, were the "light infantry" and Scottish units included in this category?
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
There were most types represented at various times in the Victorian era. Many of the units that still exist today, went through a "conversion" or "renaming" process at some point in their existence. What we know as the Black Watch of Canada (in Montreal) began it's life as a collection of Independent Companies and then the 5th Bn, Volunteer Militia Rifles of Canada... The Fifth went on to be Light Infantry, Fusiliers, "Scots Fusiliers", and Highlanders..... a real mixed bag....
@nicflatterie7772
Жыл бұрын
This was super interesting. Especially since I was born in St-Jean and attended military college there as well. I remember how we did not particularly love the red parade uniforms, I appreciate your dedication to history. These things are hot! 32:00, nice Astrakans! Keep up the great work!
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@francoisrioux5869
Жыл бұрын
Jean Plamondon operates a nice historic firearms and militaria shop in Sherbrooke at the heart of the Eastern Township. I purchased a couple rifles from him and always had outstanding service.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Indeed! Thankful for his help!
@Simon_Nonymous
Жыл бұрын
Thanks to all who contributed to this; a lot of Irish history gets overlooked here in England, so to hear about the Fenians is a very interesting insight for me. Thank you again.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Most welcome Simon!
@ronbyers9912
Жыл бұрын
As someone who lives in the United States your posts provide a Canadian history. Most of us from the US figure you Canadians are really nice and polite people who are sort of like the people who live in Minnesota.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
The border is more than a just line on the ground for sure! 😀
@jamesorth6460
Жыл бұрын
well at least the American made Ballard rifle help save Canada
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@danielansell577
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video, and very informative, as usual. Though I must observe that both the Fenians and the Red Sashes would have been better off with Remington rolling blocks, even if they were limited to the .50/70 cartridge. Very impressed with depth of knowledge displayed by you and all your contributors, and very much looking forward to part 2!
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Choices, choices... Cheers!
@johnndavis7647
3 ай бұрын
The British just have to be different.
@johnndavis7647
3 ай бұрын
Well, actually the British had a lot of muskets that could easily and cheaply be converted to fire self contained cartridges. The US did it with The top opening Trap Door Springfeild. The British used the side opening Snyder conversion . The militia had many Ballard rifles. These were fine and popular sporting rifles in the era of black powder cartridges The Ballard was chambered in dozens of calibers over almost 50 years. They have not said what caliber the militia preferred.
@Touchstarvedguy
Жыл бұрын
Another wonderful video, Rob! Happy new year!
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
And to you! Cheers!
@brucedrake5493
3 ай бұрын
“His impression of militia shooting” 😂
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 ай бұрын
Yes.,
@niklasaskham4208
Жыл бұрын
Truly a work of passion. Excellent production Rob. Keep it Dapper
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Will do!
@RCAFpolarexpress
Жыл бұрын
Good Evening I'm from the Eastern Townships and I went Visiting The site of the Battle of Eccles Hill very nice monument and thank you for your OUTSTANDING Informative video 😇👌👍 Cheers 🍻🍻
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@helwrecht1637
Жыл бұрын
What booked would you recommend on this topic?
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Peter Vronsky wrote a book on Ridgeway.
@gerardlabelle9626
3 ай бұрын
I’ve just been reading about William Walker, the American adventurer who took over Nicaragua in the 1850s. He was part of a wider “filibuster” movement that sought to conquer Latin American countries. This had some support in the American public and even in Congress. Overall , the idea was very controversial. The Fenian project could be thought of as a “northern” filibuster, again with some public support among the American people. It had recent precedent, however outrageous it sounds 150 later.
@britishmuzzleloaders
3 ай бұрын
Much less public support by 1870... different international relations than in Latin America, etc....
@eagle_and_the_dragon
Жыл бұрын
You always manage to look very dapper in uniform! Good stuff as always :)
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
haha! Thank you!
@Mick028
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic Rob, one of your best so far, thank you!
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@davydatwood3158
Жыл бұрын
Great to see the extra people involved! There are some shots where you clearly had a camera operator as well, and those moments added a touch of dynamism and... well, je ne sai quoi, but the camera operator was the improvement I noticed the most. All in all, I think this is your best video to date in terms of production value, whilst retaining your normal standards of knowledge and history, and I hope you're able to keep making videos in this manner!
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! But no camera operator.... just me and some gizmos...
@davydatwood3158
Жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders Well, give the robot some extra fine oil then!
@marks_sparks1
Жыл бұрын
Great work Rob & fellow collaborators. I look forward to part 2.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@KrzemieniProch
Жыл бұрын
One of the many things I admire in your videos is the views, if it's not a secret where are these mountains located besides in Canada? :)
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Western Canada. 😀
@KrzemieniProch
Жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders Let me think... around Ottawa or Quebec? 🤔 😎
@raymondslaughter7860
2 ай бұрын
I took part in the 150-anniversary Battle of Ridgeway event at Old Fort Erie in 2016, we portrayed the Cleveland Rangers, 18th regiment. I got to hold a pole the whole time because it was my second reenactment and I even got put on the cover of a book. Here is a funny story about the Rangers leaving on the secret move to Canada it was placed in the newspaper that the Rangers were leaving town. " fag a bealach" Clear the way was the Fenian's motto
@britishmuzzleloaders
2 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@vincetytler6175
Жыл бұрын
Excellent work, that salute though makes my skin crawl
Great video on a conflict largely unknown outside of Canada, thank you
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@pmgn8444
Жыл бұрын
Another interesting video. I'm rooting for them Fenians against the evil Brits! But I've got this nagging feeling that it doesn't go well for the Irish. But then, many years ago, I asked a guy on the cable TV's customer dis-service line what country he was in and his answer was "Nova Scotia." 🤷♂
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
To each their own.
@owensthilaire8189
2 ай бұрын
$37 for a rifle in an era where having fifteen cents in ones pocket was considered carrying cash. I generally add two zeros to prices of the 1800's to get the modern equivalent.
@britishmuzzleloaders
2 ай бұрын
Indeed!
@xxskippernate409xx6
Жыл бұрын
Hello, Rob. My name is Rob, I have a request regarding the SMLE sights - I cannot find any sources on correct sight picture/alignment; in other words: I can't aim. I was wondering if you would show the internet a correct aiming on rifles that are more finicky. This is because the SMLE rear sight isn't supposed to be accurate; it's a field firing pin check. The sight notch perfectly checks the firing pin protrusion, and the front blade is offset to the left quite a bit. So I aim, and it does not appear to be aiming straight at trajectory. All I simply ask, is a photo, or video guide which demonstrates correct sight alignment. It doesn't seem to be covering the target for correct aiming, it appears that I have to put the front sight beside the target. Thanks in advance for any answers.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
The Musketry of 1914 Series has explanations and diagrams, if you are interested. Cheers!
@alex7x57
Жыл бұрын
Great job, Rob! Love the production value!
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@charlesperry5890
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding video, great attention to detail and research!
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@felixthecat265
Жыл бұрын
I simply cannot believe that the Fenian Brotherhood suffered from "internal disagreement"! Oh.. hang on... perhaps not! Never forget that it was the Fenian Brotherhood that funded Holland's submarine design, which led directly to the establishment of the Electric Boat company in Groton and the Vickers Yard in Barrow in Furnace, both of which are still in business. Thanks chaps, not sure that was the outcome you were looking for!
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
What a tangled web was woven.
@franksalvatore4094
10 ай бұрын
Even if the Fenians couldn't get the royalties for the springfield trapdoor. Large quantities of Springfield Trapdoor as well as surplus Spencer and Henry rifles were stolen from US arsenals and gun stores.
@britishmuzzleloaders
10 ай бұрын
OK.
@CanadianGooseWithagun
7 күн бұрын
I did a reenactment and portrayed the red sashes we met a guy who is a descendent of the family the Eccles he told us stories from his family about the battle
@britishmuzzleloaders
7 күн бұрын
Cool!
@liammeech3702
Жыл бұрын
So if the ACW managed last a little longer and somehow spill over the border; would we be seeing breach-loaders going against muzzle loaders?
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Perhaps, though if that had been the case, there might have been the chance that American production of a breechloader may have at least begun to enter service…
@mongo5564
Жыл бұрын
Sad how far Canada has fallen
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Sure.
@JasperFromMS
Жыл бұрын
My compliments, Brother Rob. You appear to be able to muster some high-horsepower collaborators.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
They all have been such a great addition to the project!
@ogilkes1
Жыл бұрын
As ever a great exposition. Looking forward to the other parts.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@ejharbet6390
Жыл бұрын
The union probably loved fenians because of the British affinity for the csa
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
There was a certain amount of leeway given, more in 66 and much less in 70….
@polymathart
Жыл бұрын
Would love to see a video on Fort Henry. I wish I could go see it myself.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Not really the preserve of the Channel, but maybe in the future if the topic applies....
@danellis548
Жыл бұрын
What a great video and thanks for doing this Rob. This will inspire me to get my Snider MKII off the wall tonight.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Great!
@NodoudtYT
Жыл бұрын
Truly, I would watch these videos with a measure of interest deserving of Rob's efforts - but alas his warm and studious narration always lulls me into a content slumber.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Falling asleep,.... the goal of every video. Cheers!
@michaeldenesyk3195
4 ай бұрын
The Red Sashes sound very much like the Boer farmers.
@britishmuzzleloaders
4 ай бұрын
A very interesting piece of Canadiana for sure!
@coldandaloof7166
Жыл бұрын
Great video Rob as always. Loved your Q&A with Othias as well. Looking forward to more with that teaser as well.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear! Cheers!
@wrxs1781
Жыл бұрын
Great work, and history, our family are UEL from Kinston and area.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@keithmoore5306
Жыл бұрын
from the Fenians to Trudeuo looks like you need to start reforming home guard units up there!!
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Strange times.
@willjohnson1273
Жыл бұрын
Hi Rob is that how they saluted in the militia or was that a naval attachment lol 😆. Very interesting piece of work.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
That was the standard military salute from about 1814 til 1870. Empire-wide. There's a bit of trivia for you!
@History_Coffee
Жыл бұрын
This is the historical equivalent of the "not a great plan" meme
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Haha!
@martinthemalnourishedmuske7532
Жыл бұрын
Hey Rob! I was wondering where you got your coat and trousers from.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Part 8 of the Kit Series has the details. Cheers!
@Kumimono
Жыл бұрын
Gotta say, the info, history, lore in these is excellent. But the scenery, is breathtaking.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@PLAYINGAROUND
Жыл бұрын
Yet more quality Rob (& Co.) ! Excellent!
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Definitely helped a great deal by our guests on this one.
@beaublackford3697
Жыл бұрын
Canadians hold their guns like it’s about to kill them at any time haha
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
?
@henryattfield8979
Жыл бұрын
Do you have a good book recommendation about the Fenian raids
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
There are a few online. Google "Peter Vronsky"
@henryattfield8979
Жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders thank you
@kennethsmith-christmas4912
Жыл бұрын
@@henryattfield8979 better yet is christopher klein's new book on the fenian raids
@kotahurt
Жыл бұрын
and if you run into an Irishman who doesn't drink stay away from him like you stay away from the plague
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Haha!
@kotahurt
Жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders
@tirdad4026
Жыл бұрын
Please enable Farsi subtitles for all your clips
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
I'lll see what I can do.
@MichaelJohnson-tw7dq
Жыл бұрын
Is it true that in her majesty’s army, the officer placed in charge of toilet facilities is always a Lootenant?
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
He who puns….
@MichaelJohnson-tw7dq
Жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders bless me father for I have sinned…..
@mickeyholding7970
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video and I hope that you'll do a follow up on this.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Part Two will come eventually!
@earlshaner4441
Жыл бұрын
Good afternoon from Syracuse NY USA brother thank you for sharing this history of Canada
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Most welcome!
@earlshaner4441
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding job brother
@PunchCatcher
Жыл бұрын
Rob that was utterly fantastic. Informative without being pedantic, passionate without being overzealous, and simply brilliant. I can't wait for part two and beyond.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Red-jl7jj
Жыл бұрын
An amazing video about an event(s) I have never heard of.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@RPMZ11
Жыл бұрын
A brilliant tribute 🍁
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@HicksPasha1883
Жыл бұрын
Great presentation Rob
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@pcka12
4 ай бұрын
So how do the United Emperor Loyalists fit into this?
@britishmuzzleloaders
4 ай бұрын
They populated the Eastern Townships (amongst other places)... So those that took part at Eccles Hill were 'of that stock'... (generally)
@pcka12
4 ай бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders Thanks, had a great uncle who was one so I wondered.
@bigsarge2085
Жыл бұрын
Learned something new, thank you!
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@SKNAZIR-sx1th
Жыл бұрын
Very nice discussion in the video.Thank you so much
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@alhaun5904
Жыл бұрын
OUTSTANDING PROGRAM GREAT DETAIL ON THE CAMPAIGN
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
More to follow!
@WhatIfBrigade
Жыл бұрын
It sounds far-fetched now, but in the aftermath of the US Civil War where there was a lot of British support for the Confederacy, not to mention the previous 1812 and Independence Wars, it isn't too surprising the US wasn't interested in stopping groups of insurgents. It also happened a lot in the west with Native Americans and Mexico.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Lots at play here for sure!
@colinarmstrong1892
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video and I look forward to part two
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@BBear-km7mx
Жыл бұрын
In the future might there be coverage of the Peabody Model 1866 (Model 1866 not used by the Providence Tool Co., but by most folks dealing with Peabody irons). They were purchased due to the Fenian threat, for the Canadian Provincial Government, 3,000 Peabody rifles were bought. To keep logistics simple they used the Spencer .56.50 rimfire cartridge in their Peabody rifles - seeing as how they also used Spencer carbines. I shoot a Canadian rimfire Peabody rifle and a .50 rimfire Peabody carbine, using Starline .56-50 brass. Remove the rimfire block from the Peabody and replace it with a centerfire Peabody block (from a .43 Spanish Peabody rifle). Also need to off set the hammer with a spacer washer, in order to clear the hammer nose from the centerfire block. This allows these fine old Peabody irons to be taken afield once again... Much appreciation for your time and involvement with the sharing of your many fine historical videos.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Perhaps. it was certainly a product of the ridiculous model of acquisitions and purchasing used here that continues to this day....
@davidhansen5067
Жыл бұрын
New subscriber here, from C&Rsenal. The Irish absolutely DID scare Canada into existence.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@rodsherwood2036
Жыл бұрын
It was upper and lower Canada.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
??? The naming of these Colonies was explained in the video.
@blackhawk65589
Жыл бұрын
I just recently found your channel and this is almost TV production levels! It's nice to see a British/Canadian military perspective, which was considered the greatest nation at its time.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
That is very kind of you to say! Thank you.
@GreenMosin93
Жыл бұрын
Seriously, how has this account only 84k subscribers?? I can learn more about British firearms and military engagements in an hour of casual viewing AND be more entertained than most TV shows.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Haha! Very kind. It is what it is, I suppose. Talking and sharing is a start I suppose... Cheers!
@kevlarandchrome
Жыл бұрын
Phenomenal work Rob, I'm very much looking forward to the continuation. A hearty thanks to the gentlemen who provided their expertise, equipment, and knowledge so Rob could make these videos.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Cheers! The gang was indispensable for this one!
@Old_8_gauge
Жыл бұрын
I have a Synder Enfield. Can't afford to shoot it much, but quite fun. Thanks for the info. Great video, as always.
@britishmuzzleloaders
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@markiobook8639
Жыл бұрын
Superlative history, and bloody jolly good uniform, swagger and brilliant delivery.
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