Schools around the world should have history educators who are as enthusiastic and animated in their approach to teaching as you are, sir. Thank you for your passion.
@robbiethepict2783
Күн бұрын
'Flashman and the Mountain of Light' is a wonderful and funny account of the First Sikh War.
@warrenmilford6848
18 сағат бұрын
Any Flashman adventure is a wonderful and funny account of quite a few historical events. Actually Flashy, usually against his will, was with some of the people or in a few of the battles, covered by Chris in the past. :)
@MaddogKernan
Күн бұрын
My granddad served in the 17th 21st lancers during the North African campaign in ww2, at the Kasserine pass.
@harryshriver6223
Күн бұрын
I laughed at the thought of Harry Smith heartily bellow, "Trumpeter, order a round of grog, and not too much water!" As a military veteran, I can tell you how much it means when someone leads from the front! He sounds like he was one of the first generals to perfect the combined arms doctrine. Muy bien, amigo, and looking forward to the grand finale of the Anglo Sikh war.
@TheHistoryChap
Күн бұрын
he had a fair history in South Africa too.
@formwiz7096
Күн бұрын
My thought, too. The British seem to have invented it.
@manatarms7652
Күн бұрын
@@TheHistoryChapWhile as a general he was brilliant, his two terms in South Africa showed that Harry Smith was not very good at the political side of things. South Africa would prove a dark spot on his career (even if you include his military victories such as Boomplaats).
@cbroz7492
18 сағат бұрын
@harryshriver6223 ..reminds me of Barry Fitzgerald's line in "The Quiet Man"..."When I drink whiskey, I drink whiskey..when I drink water I drink water.."
@MikkellTheImmortal
Күн бұрын
We have a town called Ladysmith here in British Columbia, Canada. It was named in honor of the town of Ladysmith South Africa. I just looked it up because I'm a very curious chap. It's rather beautiful if you give it a thought. Many towns and communities around the world have been named for a woman who had been rescued from captivity. If we allow it to be in a poetic context, the name could be construed as meaning 'Freed from captivity'. As I mentioned I am a curious chap, so I googled it and there are 7 towns in 5 Countries on 4 different Continents, all of which are named for Lady Smith.
@ranbirrandhawa1865
4 сағат бұрын
Nicely explained. Sikh army of Ranjit Singh was one of the best in Asia, trained by Napoleonic generals and peopled by brave Sikhs. If Sikh generals were not hands in gloves with the British, the Sikh army definitely could have produced more surprises for the British army in both of the Anglo- Sikh wars.
@Salam_Damai431
Күн бұрын
Greetings from Indonesia. Thank you for yet another enthusiastic presentation of history, punctuated with interesting asides, without veering off into a tangent. You are blessed with the gift of story telling with a human touch and need not fear replacement by AI.
@arslongavitabrevis5136
Күн бұрын
Another great video by THE HISTORY CHAP! Well done Chris! Knowing how "economic" with praise Wellington was, his tribute to Harry Smith was really exceptional.
@TheHistoryChap
23 сағат бұрын
I agree with your comment about Wellington. Thanks for taking the time to pen.
@jeningle8288
14 сағат бұрын
PS, those poor horses.xI think you should follow Harry and Lady Smith's life. It's a fascinating tale.
@Ashley1958cpt
12 сағат бұрын
Well-told story. You ought to consider doing a biographical sketch of Smith as he was a remarkable man. Incidentally, while he (as you correctly mention) had a place named after him, his wife had three!
@cbroz7492
Күн бұрын
..I love these stories of Queen Victoria's Little Wars..
@elizabethleesimpson1077
22 сағат бұрын
I have been following your series on the Sikh Wars which have brought to mind a book I purchased over 50 years ago. (This is another ‘book reminiscence’ following my reference to ‘Farewell Campo 12’ which was prompted by your piece on Major-General Sir Carton de Wiart.) In this instance, the book is a nice early edition of GA Henty’s ‘Through The Sikh War: a tale of the conquest of the Punjaub’ (Blackie & Son, London, Glasgow and Dublin). Prompted by your Sikh War series, I took it down from the shelf that it shares with about 20 other GA Henty books that I opportunistically bought in the early 1970s, having enjoyed reading copies in the Cheam Preparatory School library in the early 1960s. You wouldn’t be allowed to read such stuff today! I must admit that I have not either, not so much on account of the antiquated British Imperialist tenor, so much as because the plots tend always to be the same: fine, upstanding young man, “intelligent, courageous, honest and resourceful with plenty of 'pluck' yet are also modest”, (in this instance Percy) risking life and limb, time and again, for Queen and Country. GA Henty, of course, cut his literary teeth as war correspondent at the Crimean War and then many other local wars over the next 30 years. You probably are well acquainted with many of Henty’s 122 books - possibly the most successful writer of historical adventure fiction of his day. I opened the Sikh book at Chapter X entitled ‘Aliwal and Sobraon’, reading: “Percy looked a little downcast, and Sir Harry [Smith] added kindly: ‘It is no reflection on your courage, lad, that I send you back. The governor-general himself told me how fearlessly you had exposed yourself at Ferozeshah; but as I do require you on duty I have no justification for taking you with me under a heavy fire’”.
@jamestaylor7710
Күн бұрын
Your voice just chilled out my rescue whippet, I will be watching alot off your old catalogue again. Thank you for giving me new knowledge , and making Lilley less nervous.
@TheHistoryChap
Күн бұрын
What a wonderful comment. Thanks for sharing and I hope that you and Lilley watch plenty more of my videos. -:)
@nathanappleby5342
Күн бұрын
Sir Harry Smith, a general who knew the definition of a combined arms effort.
@TheHistoryChap
23 сағат бұрын
Absolutely Nathan.
@wayinfront1
12 сағат бұрын
A great narration. Clear and emphatic. What a bloody affair that battle was.
@cbroz7492
Күн бұрын
.as a military miniature painter lancers have always been a favorite subject..it was the age military sartorial splendor...
@JoeRitchie-e5l
5 сағат бұрын
That is much needed to know history of such bravery, and military tactics
@FranciscoPreira
Күн бұрын
Another great story you brought us, thanks for sharing it, looking forward to the end, best regards.
@jamesgarman4788
Күн бұрын
Very fascinating bit of history Chris. Many thanks for posting!!
@pippohispano
Күн бұрын
Oh, how I wished there was someone like you to tell us about our rich Portuguese military History!
@nicofolkersma2535
19 сағат бұрын
Great story as usual. Would you be interested in doing a piece about the Anglo-Russian invasion of Holland in 1799 ? I think its a much neglected piece of history and really, how often do you read of the British and the Russians being on the same battlefield . The Walcheren campaign is also very interesting.
@Towuwa-f5x
13 сағат бұрын
The few instances when a cavalry charge successfully broke through an infantry square, yet the brits took heavy loses during the charge...You have to commend both the british lancers to have made a near-suicidal charge as well as the Sikhs holding their ground during the charge! Amazing video as always old chap!
@maxreed2343
Күн бұрын
YES, part 3 of your video series on the First Anglo-Sikh War, Chris old bean, as I shoulda thought about/remembered that you still had to do, haha, and the Battle of Aliwal on January 28th 1846, when it was the British lead by General Sir Harry Smith vs the might of the Sikh army awaiting him that day. And once again, MY GOLLY did we certainly get quite the history lesson on it, no wonder old Harry, who obviously had quite the sense of humour too judging from that quote of “Trumpter, order a round of grog, and not too much water.” 😅😅😅, and was also a soldier’s gentleman and true Commander with what you’ve shared on the sort of officer and leader he was to/with his men, said the words that he did afterwards. And now, part 4, the Battle of Sobraon, fought on February 10th of 1846, and which was I understand an utterly and complete defeat for the Sikhs and was THE decisive battle of the First Anglo-Sikh War, and of course the old Lance Corporal Jones nature sharing codger of Hugh Gough was once again the one who ensured victory for our boys at it. Bring it all on, Chris old bean, I can’t wait wait WAIT for that one of yours indeed 😁😁😁😁. And I saw your poll table from earlier, and I’d definitely say you should cover ALL four of what you’ve proposed there, ESPECIALLY that of British Victoria Cross recipients who then actually gave their medals BACK for whatever reason, and the nurse Edith Cavell who was disgustingly put on trial by and then executed by the Germans in WW1 for treason, her Wikipedia page I read earlier after seeing her name in your poll table. With the Peterloo Massacre, I’ve known for quite a time there’s been a film based on it, but obviously a history lesson on the REAL thing I’d love from you, AND Bill Speakman, British Korean War veteran who was the first soldier to receive the Victoria Cross from our beloved and sadly late Queen Elizabeth II… PLEASE DO THEM ALL, Chris old bean, get the coffee brewing as I believe you responded to someone in the poll table’s comment section with 😅😅😅
@NickButler-p5x
Күн бұрын
Great episode, looking forward to the next one.
@londonbudgetgardner5205
8 сағат бұрын
Excellent video A very important battle
@wochee
Күн бұрын
Thank you for a brilliant video. I didn't know of this battle, so I am very grateful. Keep it up.
@TheHistoryChap
23 сағат бұрын
Thank you for your very kind donation.
@Ryuko-T72
18 сағат бұрын
Wow. That takes real bravery to charge into a square. RIP to those who fell in the battle
@kingjoe3rd
Күн бұрын
Excellence as always Chris.
@davidwoods7720
Күн бұрын
Thanks so much Chris
@ianbell5611
Күн бұрын
Another Great video. Thanks for posting. Cheers
@BMWtphs
Күн бұрын
Great video, can’t wait for the next one!!
@TheHistoryChap
23 сағат бұрын
Coming in 2 weeks time.
@LoganTellsHistoryZW
Күн бұрын
Very great video. Enjoyed it very much!
@lionheart3916
Күн бұрын
Another great story, Chris 👍
@AxelPoliti
Күн бұрын
Great story of the battle during a very interesting campaign. One of the very few instances a square was initially broken by sheer cavalry charge.
@tomburton8239
Күн бұрын
What enormous courage and determination shown by the Sikhs, facing a full-on cavalry charge, let alone artillery + infantry, and only giving ground slowly while building rearguards.
@TheHistoryChap
23 сағат бұрын
Totally agree. They were the toughest army the British fought in India.
@GaveMeGrace1
Күн бұрын
Thank you.
@christopherseivard8925
Күн бұрын
As per usual, I had to stop myself from ‘ making notes’ thanks!
@kierans1159
Күн бұрын
Many 'cavalry' regiments were classified as dragoons as dragoons were paid less than cavalry. Nice to know that penny pinching in the Defence sector isn't a new thing, we have many years of experience so must be pretty expert by now.
@NigelDeForrest-Pearce-cv6ek
Күн бұрын
Brilliant Video!!!!
@TheHistoryChap
23 сағат бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@parasf2984
Күн бұрын
Another great video
@calvinmondrago7397
Күн бұрын
Fantastic!
@ak9989
Күн бұрын
I can't seem to find a medal with the Aliwal clasp😂. I have 7 others from the two Sikh wars but not this battle🥺.
@alexanderjharper3549
Күн бұрын
Lov these long lost stories, Britain did not get an empire easy we had to fight for it ,great stuff
@TheHistoryChap
23 сағат бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
@oc2phish07
Күн бұрын
Would they be The King's Royal Lancers now, Chris? Or does it not work like that? Great tale as always. Thank you.
@stacycentral
Күн бұрын
I enjoy your series. Not being that familiar with British unit lineage, I must ask, is the 16th Lancers the antecedent of the 16th/5th Lancers? If so, I had the opportunity to work with the regiment in REFORGER 1980. The 2nd Armored Division was attached to the British I Corps, Army of the Rhine. A brand new captain, I was the Asst. S2 of the 1st Tiger Brigade/2AD and often accompanied (then) Colonel Paul Schwarz*, including his visit to the regiment at Wolfenbüttel, Germany. I was impressed with the military professionalism of the unit. (*Schwartz was the major general who established and led the coalition operations center during the First Persian Gulf War, 90-91.)
@kaoskronostyche9939
Күн бұрын
Good one.
@haalstaag
Күн бұрын
Harry Smith, once a Rifleman, always a rifleman.
@BallisticCoefficient
Күн бұрын
There is also a town called Aliwal North in South Africa.
@edmundbeaton1255
Күн бұрын
My row of houses (in Essex, UK) are named Ladysmith Cottages, presumably after the battle, but its interesting to hear that the background of the name goes further back to General Harry Smith's wife and the fact that he was born not too far away from where I live.
@chickenlampbrent
Күн бұрын
Nothing wrong with the audio on this one. I'm curious if you changed anything? Contrary to the banner across the thumbnail, The 16/5th at this time we're not known as the death of glory boys. That was the 17/ 21st. The two regiments were amalgamated in 1993, so technically correct but not historically. My interest stems from my beloved uncle Ken who was a tank commander with the 16/5th in world war II. He fought in North Africa and Italy at both El Alamein and Monte Casino. At a memorial in Italy in the 1970s, he made friends with a German paratrooper. He was knocked out of five tanks during the war and had many horrific stories to tell, including a wounded Canadian soldier they accidentally ran over during an advance and his legless driver stumbling across the road to escape from a burning tank on his bloody stumps before expiring in the ditch next to him. Or the time he got out of the tank to relieve himself and it was hit at long range by an 88 which didn't explode but instead spun around inside the tank mincing up his friends. Things like that stayed with him until the end of his life. As the dementia slowly took him, those were the only memories he had left. It was very sad. He used to buy me model kits of tanks when I was a boy. His rank was Sergeant and he was chosen to represent his regiment at a garden party at Buck house. Ken was a legend.
@QALibrary
Күн бұрын
That battle was a wow... But did it also come down to the British underestimating the opposition becuse they were neither European or White soldiers they were fighting? In the UK until recently, British Gurkhas got paid a lot less than British soldiers (for doing the same job) and that was also reflected in their retirement by ending up with a lot lower pension payments
@trxnme2082
Күн бұрын
And 2 regiments of Ghurkas, at that point I was pretty sure the British Allied forces were going to win....
@ianhurst8625
Күн бұрын
There are two towns called Ladysmith and two Harrysmiths! There is also an Aliwal North - I wonder if it is somehow related
@avnrulz
Күн бұрын
A Combined Arms battle, imagine that.
@angloaust1575
Күн бұрын
British imperialism Amazing military might With a smaller population The usa had trouble finding Another 250.000 to fight In vietnam with a much Larger population!
@chickenlampbrent
Күн бұрын
I spoke too soon, about 7 minutes into the video the audio started getting a little clipped again but not so badly.
@ronaldworth4146
Күн бұрын
They were fighting the best trained Indian army there was .
@janlindtner305
Күн бұрын
👍Chris👍👍👍
@estebancastellino3284
Күн бұрын
👍
@TheHistoryChap
23 сағат бұрын
Thank you.
@-xirx-
Күн бұрын
3:21 Are you implying here that he left the native camp sherpers and soldiers to the fate of the Sikhs? 😮
@HarryWHill-GA
Күн бұрын
You mean we have to WAIT for the next installment? Crumbs.
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