This channel is a gem for it's great coverage on these relatively obscure colonial wars. You'll find countless channels covering well trodden subjects like the world wars, but not what's covered here; especially the quick biographies on soldiers I've never heard of. Well, I've had fun learning about the characters and eccentrics from the Victorian era colonial wars!
@@stewartlancaster6155 up your reading comprehension. "Never heard of", as you imply, and "relatively obscure", which is what I wrote, have very different meanings. You also, didn't read or comprehend the other part of my post where I mentioned all of the random figures from the Victorian era he mentions.
@@TheHistoryChap I am glad that Brits Are no longer in Sudan. I am glad that Russians will be in Sudan and I praying God to stop brutal civil war in Sudan 😢
Have you noticed that everyone in British history that ever got remembered for a place had a last name that was a first name. Gordon of Khartoum, Lawrence of Arabia, Clive of India, Scott of the Antarctic, Montgomery of Alamein and a bunch of others. My wife's last name was Oliver and I thought of taking it, just so that I could be Oliver of Kota Beach, or somewhere. Nobody ever heard of a Braithwaite of anywhere.
There's at least one General Braithwaite in this list. Knock yourself out and bathe in the glory of your illustrious namesakes... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braithwaite_(surname)
@@rednaughtstudios You say, "at least one General Braithwaite". How many were there, realistically? It can't have been good. I picture a lot of heavy drinking and long anecdotes.
That was such a well told story, felt like i was down on the ground. Really was unaware of this part of history. Really enjoyed the dynamics being told between the varies Generals, the "thinking General", the dilemmas, the logistics, the mourning of General Gordon, giving an idea of the mood on the home front, its a very humanized way of telling the story that made the "characters" very real, and not just pages in a history book. Thank you, this as been a great epic of twist and turns. Do appreciate the mini recaps at the beginning of each video too, it does help to digest & chronologically remember events as they're occurring. Feel absolute blessed to watch these.
I first read about the siege of Khartoum back in college, but with no details or context. I next heard about the siege of Khartoum in "Gunboat! Small Ships At War" by Bryan Perritt. Now, I am somewhat hooked on the "small" wars of the British Empire!
My Friday is made. Another exciting adventure to watch while I enjoy my lunch. The master hits another home run. As a history major in college I continue to be an avid follower many decades since. The History Chap never disappoints.
I've learnt more from watching the lectures from The History Chap than I ever did at school. Absolutely fascinating stuff, and I'm enjoying learning about former British military heroes.
I too, enjoyed an interesting time lunching on hot german potato salad while viewing your very fine presentation on the expedition to save General Gordon. I am a subscriber, and a history major. Your enthusiasm and style are a cure for the usual dry and dusty lectures that I attended in college and viewed here on UA-cam. I am very impressed by your courtesy of replying to all the comments received here. Thanks for your wonderful channel. Keep up the good work.
James, thanks for your support. I must say that responding can be very time consuming but it seems the least I can do if someone has taken the time to post a comment.
Congrats on the fine delivery of this historical event. It was very intriguing and interesting to say the least. Thanks for your time and work that you put into this video which you have shared.
One of my great grandfathers was nearly caught by the Mahdists a couple of days before Abu Klea when he fell asleep during the march and his hungry camel wandered away from the column looking for food.
Thomas Huxley held that the two most fascinating people of his age were Charles Darwin and Charles Gordon. I highly recommend reading Gordon's notes. He was an extremely unique and capable man of his age while at the same time he was the bane of the UK military because he had a distinct tendency to avoiding war rather then trying to profit from it.
This amazing chap never ceases to amaze us with his informative and without a doubt entertaining videos!His astounding use of language does not go unnoticed! Hats off for Chris Green!
True story, an Australian general was scheduled to take over a UN observation force in Sudan when South Sudan were breaking away, circa 2005. Apparently, the appointment was terminated when the Sudanese took exception with General Gordon of Australia deploying to Khartoum.
My great great grandfather was joint Chief Paymaster of the Army Pay Department and accompanied Wolesley on the Gordon Relief Expedition to act as paymaster to the expedition.
Excellent yet again. Omdurman will be fun. Churchill. His polo injury, his Mauser and charge with the 21st Lancers who’s unofficial nickname had become ‘though shalt not kill’ due to lack of active service
Your delivery reminds me of my dearly departed secondary school history teacher, the esteemed Mr Mackie, when we succesfully and surruptitiously swayed him to segue into more satisfactory stories than the curriculum allowed. Thank you, both for sharing what you've learned, and for momentarily bringing that childhoood hero of mine back to life. Subscribed.
First time I come across your videos. I must say your videos are very entertaining and very good, I enjoy them so much. Absolutely fantastic. Thank you for making something so educational and at the same time so entertaining. You are the definitive history chap. And no less authentic too 😀👍👍👍
@The History Chap Same here! I just saw your videos today, and I am already hooked on them! Keep up the good work, I have watched four already and will in next week, probably watch another half dozen.
I saw 1966’s “Khartoum” on TV, back in the 90s when I had the the flu and had a sick day from elementary school. Boy, did I have some choice words about Gladstone!
Splendidly told! When bringing Kitchners conquest of Sudan, don't forget to mention Leopold II intervention in South -Sudan at Redjaf on the Bar El Ghazal. An interesting dramatic story as well.
As nice as that would be, Chris really does just British military history. Though unlikely to happen, what would also be nice is a video, History Chap quality, of the Battle of Adowa, the third Islandlwana that the world witnessed.
@@TheHistoryChap absolutely, splendid idea! Interesting Victorian figure as well. I visited the region around Lake Albert in Ituri in Congo RDC, where he had his last head quarter as govenor of the Equatoria province of the Sudan agai st the Mahadist and saved his so-called rescuer Stanley. Looking forward !
Having seen the movie Khartoum I was mildly curious as what actually happened. Then I saw the title to this video! I was not disappointed in the least. History is always been a fascination of mine and this informative video, the narration being enthusiastic instead of boring, fulfilled my curiosity! Thank you!
My pleasure. Please do subscribe to my YT channel. If you enjoy history then grab a copy of my British history timeline over at my website www.thehistorychap.com
Another great video! Some random thoughts and tidbits: 1) Wolseley's plan would have probably worked in April, when he devised it; by September it should have been obvious it was too late for such slow, methodic approach (especially with falling Nile making rowing through cataracts near-impossible); 2) Wilson's delay at Metemmeh was no only to collect firewood but also to conduct a full day reconnaissance to ensure safety of his command (there were rumors of Mahdist army approaching from Berber); another day was lost preparing steamers and in sorting out steamers crews because Gordon insisted no Egyptians should be returned to Khartoum, only Sudanese; 3) After being stranded in the middle of enemy territory, on Mernat Island, at one point Wilson had to contemplate killing his wounded; 4) "Beresford to the rescue" is worth big budget Hollywood movie alone; he had to repair pierced boiler at point-blank range of Wad Habeshi batteries!
So those scenes in Four feathers were based on the flying column fight. Good production design that, everything pretty accurate as far as kit and weapons go.
I have just watched this video and am just blown away. Major General Sir Charles Wilson was an intellectual, not just a thinking soldier. He was one of the founders of the charity for which I used to work, the Palestine Exploration Fund. He was the leader of the British Survey Party, which, jointly with US Army Survey Party, established the boundary between the US and Canada. He was a pioneer of the mapping of Palestine. Following the Nile Expedition, he had a nervous breakdown - what we would today call PTSD. He went on to establish the Geographical Section of the General Staff, today known as Military Intelligence. He wrote books on the archaeology of Palestine, and on Jewish history.
Thanks Chris, another brilliant video, brilliant story telling. I had a sweat up when you were describing the rowboat passing the Sudanese guards. Keep up the brilliant work, Cheers
Certainly has. Just finished watching your Boer War catalogue. Opened my eyes in regards to this 'all conquering' British army. As a Liverpool fan I now also know where the name of our stand came. Each video is well researched and scripted 👌🏻
Watch Charlton Heston's film when he was young. After watching your two videos I really learned about the entire story portrayed. Congratulations from Brazil.
Excellent video. Learned more from this 26 minutes than from 4 years of history education. How the world has changed in just 140 years. We now welcome Islamists to our own country and offer them free housing, education and healthcare.
By taking a look at that contemporary map and one of today I finally came to the conclusion that Gordon probably could have escaped with his life way before being killed but something like that just wasn't in his character. Gordon running from the enemy, could you imagine? Nope, sure couldn't.
It was the times. Generals promoted because of their connections, money payments and social standing and the idea of "glory". Not much changed until after WWII where the silly brits were taught a valuable lesson by Hitler and his professional generals. BTW, the American military is like that now; incompetent lifers who can't do anything else in life, all looking for the seat on the board as corporations pay them off for authorizing purchases of vastly expensive, mostly useless arms.
Considering that all that Gordon was supposed to do was oversee the Egyptian evacuation of Khartoum, not only could he have escaped, it seems that he outright defied his orders in order to not escape.
Thank you Christopher, what an enjoyable adventure, stepping back in time, and to learn the true facts of Khartoum, was never taught this period of history at school.Philip
The most famous painting of Gordon's death, by William Joy is on display at Leeds Art Gallery and worth checking out, although I don't think they do it justice. Their one and only classical painting gallery is often filled with other, more modern displays that detract from the paintings.
Another excellent video. Some amazing stories from the Victorian era with larger than life characters, brilliance, courage and blunders brought to life by these videos and the books of George Macdonald Fraser and - more recently- Robert Brightwell whose latest book “Assignment Sudan” covers the events of this video from the perspective of a character who was there!
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My grandfather was a corps man in the army on the Nile Expedition. Later he stayed in Egypt and became a senior officer in the police. He lived to see the British failure at Suez and the confiscation of all British owned property, including his, after many years service in Egypt.
I met General Omar Bradly at Fort Bliss, TX in 1981, the last year of his life. He told us his first time in combat he was a Major General in North Africa.
This channel is a gem for it's great coverage on these relatively obscure colonial wars. You'll find countless channels covering well trodden subjects like the world wars, but not what's covered here; especially the quick biographies on soldiers I've never heard of. Well, I've had fun learning about the characters and eccentrics from the Victorian era colonial wars!
Glad you are enjoying the stories.
you are clearly not British if you have never heard of this campaign.
@@stewartlancaster6155 up your reading comprehension. "Never heard of", as you imply, and "relatively obscure", which is what I wrote, have very different meanings. You also, didn't read or comprehend the other part of my post where I mentioned all of the random figures from the Victorian era he mentions.
Many of these conflicts were re-made famous by films in the 60's - this is where I (as an American) first heard fo them.
@@TheHistoryChap I am glad that Brits Are no longer in Sudan. I am glad that Russians will be in Sudan and I praying God to stop brutal civil war in Sudan 😢
Have you noticed that everyone in British history that ever got remembered for a place had a last name that was a first name. Gordon of Khartoum, Lawrence of Arabia, Clive of India, Scott of the Antarctic, Montgomery of Alamein and a bunch of others. My wife's last name was Oliver and I thought of taking it, just so that I could be Oliver of Kota Beach, or somewhere. Nobody ever heard of a Braithwaite of anywhere.
I like your style. Keep looking for that Braithwaote of wherever.
BOMBAY BOB , AFGHAN ALOWICIOUS ,
@@waynesmith9408 Did you ever meet Dagenham Diedre? Everyone else did.
There's at least one General Braithwaite in this list. Knock yourself out and bathe in the glory of your illustrious namesakes...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braithwaite_(surname)
@@rednaughtstudios You say, "at least one General Braithwaite". How many were there, realistically? It can't have been good. I picture a lot of heavy drinking and long anecdotes.
That was such a well told story, felt like i was down on the ground. Really was unaware of this part of history. Really enjoyed the dynamics being told between the varies Generals, the "thinking General", the dilemmas, the logistics, the mourning of General Gordon, giving an idea of the mood on the home front, its a very humanized way of telling the story that made the "characters" very real, and not just pages in a history book. Thank you, this as been a great epic of twist and turns. Do appreciate the mini recaps at the beginning of each video too, it does help to digest & chronologically remember events as they're occurring. Feel absolute blessed to watch these.
Very, very kind of you. Thanks.
I first read about the siege of Khartoum back in college, but with no details or context. I next heard about the siege of Khartoum in "Gunboat! Small Ships At War" by Bryan Perritt.
Now, I am somewhat hooked on the "small" wars of the British Empire!
I never understood the reason for the Crimean war. Can anyone explain why it happened ? Please respond …
My Friday is made. Another exciting adventure to watch while I enjoy my lunch. The master hits another home run. As a history major in college I continue to be an avid follower many decades since. The History Chap never disappoints.
Wow, what kind words, thank you.
If you want to chat history, by all means drop me a line via my website (www.thehistorychap.com)
I've learnt more from watching the lectures from The History Chap than I ever did at school.
Absolutely fascinating stuff, and I'm enjoying learning about former British military heroes.
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I too, enjoyed an interesting time lunching on hot german potato salad while viewing your very fine presentation on the expedition to save General Gordon. I am a subscriber, and a history major. Your enthusiasm and style are a cure for the usual dry and dusty lectures that I attended in college and viewed here on UA-cam. I am very impressed by your courtesy of replying to all the comments received here. Thanks for your wonderful channel. Keep up the good work.
James, thanks for your support.
I must say that responding can be very time consuming but it seems the least I can do if someone has taken the time to post a comment.
You and your channel are truly excellent! Thank you for reviving my knowledge and now appreciation for the British army in the 19th century
Thank you very much. Plenty more coming your way.
Another great episode on one of the finest history channels on youtube - can‘t wait for the next one
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Congrats on the fine delivery of this historical event. It was very intriguing and interesting to say the least. Thanks for your time and work that you put into this video which you have shared.
Thanks for watching. Glad you found it interesting
Wonderful storytelling - engaging and exciting - just the right level. Greatly appreciated - thank you
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One of my great grandfathers was nearly caught by the Mahdists a couple of days before Abu Klea when he fell asleep during the march and his hungry camel wandered away from the column looking for food.
My Great Grandfather was in the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards Detachment of the Guards Camel Regiment.
My mother smoked camels!
@@charlesstanger4269 I'd heard that about her.
My Great grandfather Sold Camels, Two Hump 🐫 strongs or the Lights with one hump 🐪 lol 😂😂
Jolly good story old chap. Jolly good.
The whole event is wonderfully covered in The Triumph Of The Sun by Wilbur Smith. Really worth reading.
Thanks for sharing
I thought I'd read all of WIlburs (RIP) books, thanks for that, one of my favorite all time authors.
I will
Thomas Huxley held that the two most fascinating people of his age were Charles Darwin and Charles Gordon. I highly recommend reading Gordon's notes. He was an extremely unique and capable man of his age while at the same time he was the bane of the UK military because he had a distinct tendency to avoiding war rather then trying to profit from it.
Thanks for taking the time to share.
This amazing chap never ceases to amaze us with his informative and without a doubt entertaining videos!His astounding use of language does not go unnoticed! Hats off for Chris Green!
Sorry,I meant TO Chris Green.
Very kind of you. Thanks
@@TheHistoryChap You are astounding at what you do.
True story, an Australian general was scheduled to take over a UN observation force in Sudan when South Sudan were breaking away, circa 2005. Apparently, the appointment was terminated when the Sudanese took exception with General Gordon of Australia deploying to Khartoum.
Interesting story.
Was he Aboriginal Gordon ??? Just asking …
My great great grandfather was joint Chief Paymaster of the Army Pay Department and accompanied Wolesley on the Gordon Relief Expedition to act as paymaster to the expedition.
Fascinating. Thanks for taking the time to share your family connection to this video.
This is my favorite history channel to watch, keep up the great work
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Excellent yet again. Omdurman will be fun. Churchill. His polo injury, his Mauser and charge with the 21st Lancers who’s unofficial nickname had become ‘though shalt not kill’ due to lack of active service
Andy, I'm glad that you enjoying my videos about the Sudan campaign.
Your delivery reminds me of my dearly departed secondary school history teacher, the esteemed Mr Mackie, when we succesfully and surruptitiously swayed him to segue into more satisfactory stories than the curriculum allowed.
Thank you, both for sharing what you've learned, and for momentarily bringing that childhoood hero of mine back to life.
Subscribed.
First time I come across your videos. I must say your videos are very entertaining and very good, I enjoy them so much. Absolutely fantastic. Thank you for making something so educational and at the same time so entertaining. You are the definitive history chap. And no less authentic too 😀👍👍👍
Very kind of you. Glad you are enjoying.
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Same here! I just saw your videos today, and I am already hooked on them!
Keep up the good work, I have watched four already and will in next week, probably watch another half dozen.
Chinese Gordon was one of my military heroes as a boy.
Thanks for the video.
My pleasure.
Excellent, very detailed. Love the passion that use in describing the story. Well done!
Thank you very much.
Love to hear more about Wolseley in Canada and Ashanti!
Donald, I will cover that in the New Year.
Straight to the point history! Use of maps , photos and paintings!, well done!
Thank you for watching.
Well done, I've only discovered your channel and it's brilliant. I love history.
Thank you
Thanks for another great history lesson. Look forward to the next one soon.
More on the way. Thanks for your support.
Great follow-up to the earlier video about breaking the square. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed.
Another excellent presentation, History Chap. I felt as if I were witnessing the events of this campaign, as you told it. Thank you for posting.
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That way you won't miss any future stories.
Excellent presentation.
Well done.
Thanks for posting!
Thanks for watching
This was outstanding and I really enjoyed it. I loved the movie Khartoum also.
Glad you enjoyed.
A spirited narration. Good show.
I saw 1966’s “Khartoum” on TV, back in the 90s when I had the the flu and had a sick day from elementary school.
Boy, did I have some choice words about Gladstone!
A great film.
Very good presentation on a part of history many know nothing about.
Thanks for your kind comment.
Again another excellent history. Thank You
Glad you enjoyed it
Your video made my day. Thank you for providing this great education of British history. Love it!
Thanks for watching.
All good stuff - your enthusiasm is infectious !
Many thanks.
you are great storyteller !
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A little-known fact, Nubia or Sudan was traditionally orthodox Chistian and was conquered/ Islamized by Egypt much later than regions further north.
Thanks for sharing
They weren’t Islamized by Egyptians but Arabs from the Arabia.
Brilliant production , well done ! : )
Many thanks!
Splendidly told! When bringing Kitchners conquest of Sudan, don't forget to mention Leopold II intervention in South -Sudan at Redjaf on the Bar El Ghazal. An interesting dramatic story as well.
As nice as that would be, Chris really does just British military history. Though unlikely to happen, what would also be nice is a video, History Chap quality, of the Battle of Adowa, the third Islandlwana that the world witnessed.
@@nathanappleby5342 indeed. It's an interesting idea!
Emin Pasha story would be a great one. Don't want to deviate too much from British military history or I could end up going all over the show.
@@TheHistoryChap absolutely, splendid idea! Interesting Victorian figure as well. I visited the region around Lake Albert in Ituri in Congo RDC, where he had his last head quarter as govenor of the Equatoria province of the Sudan agai st the Mahadist and saved his so-called rescuer Stanley. Looking forward !
Another excellent video from YTs best historian!
Thanks for your vocal support.
Thanks for posting this history of the Sudan war's.
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Enjoying this histories from Sénégal 🇸🇳. Good job
Thanks for watching, glad you are enjoying my videos.
So good👌these Victorian stories are excellent, keep 'em coming!
Will do. Thanks for watching.
Thanks again Chris. Most compelling! Your fan in Orlando.
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Having seen the movie Khartoum I was mildly curious as what actually happened. Then I saw the title to this video! I was not disappointed in the least. History is always been a fascination of mine and this informative video, the narration being enthusiastic instead of boring, fulfilled my curiosity! Thank you!
My pleasure. Please do subscribe to my YT channel. If you enjoy history then grab a copy of my British history timeline over at my website www.thehistorychap.com
Another great video!
Some random thoughts and tidbits:
1) Wolseley's plan would have probably worked in April, when he devised it; by September it should have been obvious it was too late for such slow, methodic approach (especially with falling Nile making rowing through cataracts near-impossible);
2) Wilson's delay at Metemmeh was no only to collect firewood but also to conduct a full day reconnaissance to ensure safety of his command (there were rumors of Mahdist army approaching from Berber); another day was lost preparing steamers and in sorting out steamers crews because Gordon insisted no Egyptians should be returned to Khartoum, only Sudanese;
3) After being stranded in the middle of enemy territory, on Mernat Island, at one point Wilson had to contemplate killing his wounded;
4) "Beresford to the rescue" is worth big budget Hollywood movie alone; he had to repair pierced boiler at point-blank range of Wad Habeshi batteries!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share all your different thoughts. I appreciate it.
Then you did it again Chris, another really good episode. And thanks for not using dramatic background music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Perhaps old school?
I can do "Old school". It's my British History Chap style!
So those scenes in Four feathers were based on the flying column fight. Good production design that, everything pretty accurate as far as kit and weapons go.
depends which "Four Feathers" film you are referring to.
@@TheHistoryChap The modern one with heath ledger (?). The Snider in the hands of the first insurgent they hit was a nice touch.
My fave military history channel! Great work again, Chris and looking forward to hearing about Col. Fred Burnaby
Very kind of you. Working on Fred Burnaby so keep your eyes peeled.
Great narration, awaiting your videos regarding Indian sepoy mutiny of 1857 or what we call First war of Independence.
Shaalvin, thanks for your kind words. Indian Sepoy Mutiny (First War of Independence) will be coming this year.
Yet another enthralling and interesting upload. I've enjoyed them all. Sir, you are an historical behemoth. I salute you!!
Many thanks for those kind words.
I've been catching up...enjoying the stories...
Thanks for watching my videos, glad you are enjoyed them.
Nicely presented. Thank you.
You are welcome!
Excellent stuff as always. Thank you.
My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it.
You truly are a very talented story teller, you remind me of the late, great David Rattray
Wow, that is praise indeed. Thank you.
I have just watched this video and am just blown away. Major General Sir Charles Wilson was an intellectual, not just a thinking soldier. He was one of the founders of the charity for which I used to work, the Palestine Exploration Fund. He was the leader of the British Survey Party, which, jointly with US Army Survey Party, established the boundary between the US and Canada. He was a pioneer of the mapping of Palestine. Following the Nile Expedition, he had a nervous breakdown - what we would today call PTSD. He went on to establish the Geographical Section of the General Staff, today known as Military Intelligence. He wrote books on the archaeology of Palestine, and on Jewish history.
Rupert, thanks for taking the time to add your research to these comments. Very much appreciated
Thanks Chris, another brilliant video, brilliant story telling. I had a sweat up when you were describing the rowboat passing the Sudanese guards. Keep up the brilliant work, Cheers
Thanks Andrew.
Been enjoying this series. Never really researched it.
Hope it is shedding some light for you.
Certainly has. Just finished watching your Boer War catalogue. Opened my eyes in regards to this 'all conquering' British army. As a Liverpool fan I now also know where the name of our stand came. Each video is well researched and scripted 👌🏻
Another fantastic video and presentation
Thank you.
Watch Charlton Heston's film when he was young. After watching your two videos I really learned about the entire story portrayed. Congratulations from Brazil.
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Another excellent and exciting narration....................
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Excellent as usual. Thank You
Thanks for watching.
@@TheHistoryChap Incidentally, William Gardner, of Gardner Gun fame, was the first firearms designer to use the term "machine gun".
Excellent video. Learned more from this 26 minutes than from 4 years of history education. How the world has changed in just 140 years. We now welcome Islamists to our own country and offer them free housing, education and healthcare.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
I really enjoy your lectures,thanks for your hard work.
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Wow, great job. I think you were made to do this work. Very engaging narration.
Thanks for those kind words.
The film Khartoum was a pretty accurate cover of proceedings, but nice to know the full account of things.
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed.
Another well told yarn,great!
Thank you.
New subscriber! Enjoy your content 💯
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Chris, another great video on the war in the Sudan!!!
Many thanks
a heartwarming story about heroic britons ,very welcomed nowdays.
By taking a look at that contemporary map and one of today I finally came to the conclusion that Gordon probably could have escaped with his life way before being killed but something like that just wasn't in his character. Gordon running from the enemy, could you imagine? Nope, sure couldn't.
Think you are probably right.
Gordon was a bit of a religious but and had no intention of evacuation
It was the times. Generals promoted because of their connections, money payments and social standing and the idea of "glory". Not much changed until after WWII where the silly brits were taught a valuable lesson by Hitler and his professional generals. BTW, the American military is like that now; incompetent lifers who can't do anything else in life, all looking for the seat on the board as corporations pay them off for authorizing purchases of vastly expensive, mostly useless arms.
Considering that all that Gordon was supposed to do was oversee the Egyptian evacuation of Khartoum, not only could he have escaped, it seems that he outright defied his orders in order to not escape.
@@advicepirate8673 The whole British army, 90%,, were "glory hounds". More like "Simpering, privileged highly literate in Greek lap dogs.
Good lecture and narration.
Glad you liked it!
Thank you Christopher, what an enjoyable adventure, stepping back in time, and to learn the true facts of Khartoum, was never taught this period of history at school.Philip
Glad you enjoyed it.
Great doc. thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing, thank you!
Glad you liked it.
Excellent work. Thanks.
My pleasure.
Kilroy corbin was here (1952-present] cold war veteran history student for life
well done mate
Thank you
Excellent, as ever. Cheers.
My pleasure.
thanks as always
Thanks for watching.
The best video on this subject ever thank you. I am sure The History Guy is jealous!
Thanks for your kind comment.
This 'History Chap' is one hell of a story teller. I look forward to more of his output.
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Excellent summary of the battle!
Glad you enjoyed. Thank you.
Excellent as always, keep them coming. Might i suggest the Afghan wars?
They are on my list. Keep with me as I research and script my videos. it takes a little bit of time :)
The most famous painting of Gordon's death, by William Joy is on display at Leeds Art Gallery and worth checking out, although I don't think they do it justice. Their one and only classical painting gallery is often filled with other, more modern displays that detract from the paintings.
Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful stuff 👏
Happy New Year 😇
Thank you. Happy New Year
@@TheHistoryChap 🙂
Another excellent video. Some amazing stories from the Victorian era with larger than life characters, brilliance, courage and blunders brought to life by these videos and the books of George Macdonald Fraser and - more recently- Robert Brightwell whose latest book “Assignment Sudan” covers the events of this video from the perspective of a character who was there!
Thanks for watching my video & for sharing the book details.
Darn, why can't I subscribe? The suspense would kill me. Ok, done, I've subscribe. Please continue! 😅
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another great video!!!
Thank you
Fantastic thank you so much :)
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Splendid sir, huzzah!
Thank you kindly!
Another excellent and informative video!!
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.
Great video. thanks
Glad you liked it!
Listening to this excellent account I could not stop thinking about Jonesy's "don't like it up 'em' " remark from Dad's Army.
I think I need to do a story all about Corporal Jones.
Very well told Sir
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching
Brilliant as usual.
Thanks
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Who Won Or Fallen 💖💛💗
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Excellent well researched and presented 👏👏👍happy Christmas 🌲
Many thanks. Happy Christmas to you too.
My grandfather was a corps man in the army on the Nile Expedition. Later he stayed in Egypt and became a senior officer in the police. He lived to see the British failure at Suez and the confiscation of all British owned property, including his, after many years service in Egypt.
How interesting. Sad ending too.
Another excellent video
Thank you very much.
I met General Omar Bradly at Fort Bliss, TX in 1981, the last year of his life. He told us his first time in combat he was a Major General in North Africa.
Wow. What a great person to meet.