Charge of 21st Lancers at Battle of Omdurman
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- • What Happened At The ... Charge of the 21st Lancers at the battle of Omdurman in 1898 was one of the last great cavalry charges by the British army.
Amongst the men charging the Mahdists was a young Winston Churchill.
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This is the story of Winston Churchill's cavalry charge with the 21st Lancers at the battle of Omdurman.
What should have been a routine cavalry charge against infantry was instead an ambush.
Waiting for the 400 British were over 2,000 Mahdist warriors.
In two frantic minutes of fighting, nearly a fifth of the men with Churchill were killed or wounded as were third of their horses.
Three Victoria Crosses were earned for acts of bravery as soldiers desperately went to the aid of their unseated comrades.
When was the Battle of Omdurman? 2nd September 1898
Where was the Battle of Omdurman? Sudan
Who fought the battle of Omdurman? The battle was between the supporters of the Mahdi's successor (the Khalifa) and a British-Egyptian army under General Herbert Kitchener.
What were the casualties in the charge of the 21st lancers? they had lost 21 men dead and 50 wounded.
119 (nearly a third of their horses) were also killed our injured.
Mahdist loses are not known.
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0:00 Introduction
0:56 Invasion of Sudan
1:37 Young Winston
2:49 21st Lancers
4:08 March on Omdurman
5:09 Battle of Omdurman
6:06 Charge of the 21st Lancers
8:59 Ambush
11:21 Churchill Fighting
13:33 Casualties
15:18 The Legendary Charge
16:24 Survivor's stories
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"You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life."
Thank you for taking the time to share
Churchill quote, @jikts6475...?
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Your enemies define your integrity.
I like that sentence. Has it been taken from real life or from a film? If it was said in real life, who said it?
My late dad served in the 17th/21st Lancers during WW2 in the British Reconnaissance Corps. He never spoke about his war years but would happily regale us with tales of the history of his regiment.
How interesting, thanks for sharing about your father
Sit Winston got around didnt he. Its amazing the men of that era and all of the traveling they did. Most of us cant even get out of our own home town. Another great story Chris.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
Watched this open mouthed. Brilliant episode. The more I hear about Winston the greater my admiration for him. A fantastic Briton Thanks Chris.
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
My wife and I members of the Sir Winston Churchill Society here in Calgary.
I hope you enjoyed this video
I read Winston Churchill's book the River War, many moons ago. Wonderful video on this fantastic time between the old world gallantry, and the oncoming industrial machine. What a life those men lived!
He was a very good writer
That Winston Churchill definitely saw some action.
He certainly did. India, Sudan, South Africa, and the western front. Not to mention getting rather close to the action in Cuba, when he was supposed to be a simple war correspondent.
Once again, thank you for all the work you put into making these videos! I especially like that you mentioned what happened to the participants later in life.
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your ongoing support.
Thanks Chris. Yet another enthralling episode.!
Showing the many facets to Churchills personality.!
I read his Headmaster wrote on his report card, when he was a 10yr old pupil at Ascot, that ‘he has no ambition’.!!
Oops.!!
Yes, one of those classic lines that come back to haunt people. A bit like the man who turned down the Beatles.
Well done, Chris. As a boy of 13, I, along with my mother and sister, were visiting my grandmother in Worcester for the summer. We lived in Florida so this trip to the UK was my first time traveling outside the US. We took many day trips aboard the “Midland Red” motor coaches to fascinating places. One such trip was to a town called Woodstock. Long story short, we were walking along in front of an official looking building when there was a clammer of people just ahead. There were a couple of men in suits and a couple of police officers. One man was pushing an older gentleman in a wheelchair. I remember my gran saying “it’s Winnie”! Everyone lined up and he was pushed along towards a car. He shook each of our hands. I didn’t know what or who a “Winnie” was until later in my life and what an opportunity and privilege that trip truly meant. I’m almost 76 now, but this event has been one that continues to amaze. Thank you for your marvelous gift of bringing history to life.
Thank you for sharing your trips down memory lane
That's a brave british gentleman for sure. One who knew war from being at this charge ! And of course he's the most famous and important Englishman second only to Alfred the Great. Thank you Chris, do you know what Mauser he used? My 2 grand aunt from Sachsen Coburg met him shortly in London before WW I, my mother told me. British hussars wore lances? Thank you very much for that perfect piece of english history Chris! God's Blessings from Northern Germany Ludwig
He had several of the. C96 in 7,63*25 Mauser . It was then a space era comparable system with its way forward thinking and being what Paul Mauser needed to be able to offer more.
In UK Westley Richards, John Rigby imported them.
WDM Bell also had one,but in 9*25 Mauser Export .
Easier to say which countries not using the Broom handle .
You can’t just mention that a relative met him and leave it at that! We want to know the story.
Your videos are awesome! This 24 year old history lover can’t get enough of your content!! KEEP IT COMING!
Don’t usually leave ppl comments, but I feel you probably deserve to know how much you help me enjoy history!
So pleased that you are enjoying my videos. Thanks for taking the time to post a comment too
I have a book called Frontiers and Wars, which is a collection of Churchill’s books he wrote, the River War is one of them, along with the Malakand field Force, London to Ladysmith, and Ian Hamilton’s march.
After watching your excellent videos on this series, I have dugout the book, and I am going to enjoy re-reading it.
Excellent video Chris, I’m glad I subscribed.
From the Great South Land 🇦🇺
Strangely enough, I’ve been reading one of his volumes from the history of the English peoples this week, he is a fantastic writer
All those books are now downloadable free in various electronically readable formats from the Gutenberg Project.
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He has a turn of phrase that I’ve never heard from anyone else, it’s….unique.
@@cohort075For a portrayal of this famous charge check out the movie "Young Winston".
I’m amazed by the fact that those VC recipients lifted wounded on to their horses. That would take no small amount of arm strength.
I guess adrenaline would have kicked in. I doubt any rational man would have even tried to do those brave things.
Always great to see a video by the History Chap. Have you seen the film Young Winston?
I have indeed. Well, acted and a pretty fair reflection on Winston Churchill‘s book “ my early life”
I saw the film here in Australia when I a young 13 year old, and I still have the booklet about the making of the movie that was given out at the picture theatre, and remarkably! I still remember the tune to it.
I agree that the Calvary charge served it's purpose clearing the army's flank, what is really amazing is that they suffered so few casualties compared to the Mahdists. The Mahdists were fierce warriors but seemed to lack the training and discipline of the British force and instead of forming a unified line they basically fought more like an angry mob.
I would think that anyone at the battle, on either side, would remember it for the rest of our lives
I've read about this years ago, but you have brought it to life. Thank you.
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much for the video today and what a fantastic one it was
Glad you enjoyed it. Plenty more in the pipeline.
Fantastic work as always thanks for this one 👍
Thank you for your kind comment
Great video as usual thanks Chris!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching
Bang-on Chris ... beautifully done with absolute accuracy. Know the story well and Churchill's work, which I have first editions and supporting publications.
You lucky, lucky Bastard!
I have first editions of the English Speaking Peoples, Vol 1, 2, and 3, but missing Vol 4 damn it!
Reed, please do you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to post your kind comment.
Another excellent episode. Hard to believe modern Britain was once so magnificent such a short time ago. Heartbreaking to behold
Perhaps if these tales were told in school, young British boys would hold thier heads high, but instead the youth are fed a one sided lesson on history, which seems designed to bring forth shame.
Britain is still a great nation ...a defender of the principles of democracy and human dignity...though a greatly reduced military, they are strong
A heck of a lot has happened in 125 years
Thanks I really enjoyed that and it was good to hear the ‘though shalt not kill’ ‘motto’ and Churchill’s polo injury and Mauser stories too. The 17th Lancers with whom they amalgamated in 1923 were in the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava. The 17th/21st fought through WWII North Africa and Italy fighting as infantry at Monte Casino. Steeped in History
Hi Andy, I’m glad you enjoyed this video. Yes, the 17th lances and then the 17/21 are indeed steeped in history
Excellent account. Thank you Chris.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching
Your videos seem to be getting better and more interesting with every release. Great stuff, Chris.
That’s very kind of you. Definitely becoming a labour of love.
That was a great story of some very great men! Happy New Year to you and thanks for the video.
My pleasure, and thanks for your ongoing support
Excellent. Thanks very much.
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
brilliant episode. loved it.
Thank you for watching my video
tyvm for another upload
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My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Another great video, keep up the good work, loving every upload!!
Thanks, will do!
I never knew Churchill had such an interesting past, I will definitely have to learn more about the man. He seems to be quite the adventurer in his youth seeking a greater glory. Well done, amigo, and looking forward to the new year bringing the light of knowledge to bear.
A good starting point would be reading 'My Early Life', by Churchill himself, I'm currently reading 'Churchill's First War' by Con Coughlin, about Churchill's time fighting the Taliban on the North West frontier.
He really did lead a fascinating life. In fact you could almost say, he lived fascinating lives. He seemed to pack so much in.
I have so much respect for politicians who have put their life on the line for their country...not these snowflakes we have now...
You should also read about his ancestor, John Churchill, he advanced through the ranks and became supreme commander of the British army. He was never defeated in battle. He also was a very capable statesman during a very turbulent era of late 17th and early 18th century Britain. He was also a truly remarkable individual.
Thanks Chris, for that well presented account of the action.
Thanks for your kind words, and for taking the time to watch
Very dashing story telling. :) The charge of the 21st was nuts. Thank you.
Thanks for watching my video
Once again, beautifully explained , thank you Chris!
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you so much Chris
You are very welcome
Great story again! Much appreciated!
Glad you enjoyed it
I read the "River War", your video does indeed catch the atmosphere of those glorious days, thanks for sharing.
My pleasure. Thanks for your support.
No matter your opinions on old Churchill nobody can deny he was the real deal and knew war all to well
I think that’s a pretty fair assessment. Thanks for watching my video.
That sir, is the absolute best military video , because of its historical content, I have ever watched. Thank you.
That is very kind of you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Nice one Chris !
Glad you enjoyed it
Your videos are some of the best content on UA-cam. Keep making them!
Thanks, will do!
Hi Chris , i enjoyed this slice of History ... Thank you for your hard work ..... cheers Simon
Thanks for your support, Simon
The only compliment I can give Sir. Bravo!
Very kind of you. Glad you enjoyed it.
The best description of this battle I’ve seen
That’s very kind of you, thank you
Excellent video, and thanks for bringing to light these battles that here in the United States are not well known.
Glad you enjoyed!
Another great story and well told as always 👍
Thank you very much
Well done Chris!
Cheers to the heroes .
My pleasure. Thanks for taking the time to watch.
Excellent video, very informative and interesting. Thanks for your research and enthusiasm
Glad you enjoyed it!
A great piece Chris, very interesting. It’s amazing what a “colourful” life young Winston had before settling into politics. You mentioned this being amongst the last great cavalry charges and indeed it is. However, there is another lesser known mounted action that would probably make a great video (Apologies if you’ve already covered this) - The Charge of The Australian Light Horse at Beersheba in 1917. Whilst technically not cavalry, it was nonetheless a courageous and decisive mounted attack. What do you think? 🤔
There is indeed a vlog on that charge and also a movie clip. A very interesting vlog.
There is a movie from 1987 called 'The Lighthorsemen' where the charge at Beerrsheba is included.
@@simonkevnorris yes I’ve seen that not a bad film.
I am surprised that no one else has yet mentioned the charge at Beersheba. it is on my list to cover sometime in 2024 which I am sure my mini Australian viewers will enjoy. Technically of course it was not a British cavalry regiment charging
My uncle Ken, who i was named after, was killed as a tank driver in the 17th and 21st attempting to cross the Sangro river valley in Italy.
I treasure his regimental red and blue slouch cap and ‘skull’ cap badge. I took them both along with me and my three children to visit his grave near Torino di Sangro a while back.
Lest we forget.
Well done Chris👍👍👍
Thank you very much
What an amazing recount of events, and well presented too.
Your Sudan playlist has grown to quite a size and is, in my opinion, your best work.
You mentioned the Mad Mullah and Somali campaign, will we be seeing a video discussing these events soon, one hopes so.
Oh, I can’t resist doing one about the mad Mullah in Somali land
Another galant and courageous fight. War can bring out the best and worst of people. I have seen this myself. Good old Churchill, he never stood by. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure. Thanks for watching my video.
Chris ... Richard Broadwell, Williamsburg, Virginia, USA, back to you with a FYI: as an avid all things Churchill collector for 40yrs, I have a book to recommend that you and your subscribers may be unaware of; of course, the book is devoted to Churchill and the 21st Lancers, Battle of Omdurman. Title is THE LAST CHARGE, The 21st Lancers and the Battle of Omdurman, 2 September 1898; authored by Terry Brighton, Crowood Press, 1998. Expertly written, thoroughly magnificently illustrated, includes artist color plates; large format, 128 pages. The title is but one of seven titles in a Crowood publication series focusing on British battles from Culloden to the Somme. All titles are well worth having, and all are similar in format and extensive test and illustration content. Cheers, R.
Thanks for watching my video & for sharing details of he book.
A recount of the Rive War. Great narration
Glad you enjoyed it.
Winston Churchill was a man of his age, but was able to become a man of several other ages, as well. God love the risk-takers.
Thanks for taking the time to comment
Thanks, Chris. Great work as usual. Not a period I know much about. Forgive me for not looking, but I hope that (chronologically) you'll do the Second Boer War next.
I’ve done several videos about the second ball war, including an overview video. Check them out on my channel.
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Great video and im looking forward to the one on the cockleshell heros. Hell of a story.
Coming very soon. Thanks for your support.
Another great story - congratulations 😊 It is great to hear about the fate of the participants
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment.
Hi Chris, Happy New Year!! I've had a History Chap binge today, all great stories well narrated as ever.
What bravery on both sides and all over in less time than coporal jones could say Don't Panic, Don't Panic!!
Very poignant that Churchill should attend his funeral at the end of a different war.
Look forward to the cockleshell heroes story. I know it vaguely but look forward to hearing and seeing the detail. I used to live near to where they were based at Lumps Fort, which still exists and is now a rose garden. There is a memorial nearby on the seafront and they are also remembered in the name of a road and two community centres.
All the best!!
I am flattered that you have had a History chap binge. Lots more stories from British history on the way. Thanks for your support.
great story, thoroughly recommend the DVD "Young Winston" to accompany your presentation.
An excellent film
Have a look at the charge of the Australian Light horse at the battle of Beersheba 1917 supported by RHA and British cavalry
Will be covering later this year.
Great video. Any plans on Emin Pasha relief expedition or the battle of Umm Diwaykarat?
Yes, he is on my list and I will cover him sometime this year. Please make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss
A great video and done by an excellent story teller! I wonder where is Churchill Mauser pistol now?
I can’t recall where his pistol is, but I’m sure someone else else will be able to provide the answer
Look up Mauser Archive that is In Liege they have i do about some of his weapons . He lost one of his c96s In South Africa moments before he was captured
He bought them via John Rigby and Westley Richards , both firms thriving today In UK and worldwide .
This famous cavalry charge has always held a great place of pride for my family as my great grandfather participated in the charge. 3168 (or 3186) Corporal Owen William Payne (originally 'Eaton') was a member of 'D' squadron which, apparently, was 'made up' during the campaign from 'other squadrons.' I have always been told he ended up as a Warrant Officer in the '21st'. After retiring from the army he settled in Wallsend, ran a pub but drank the profits. Eventually he worked in the Corps of Commissionairs at the Newcastle Lit and Phil. Bill as he was apparently known, literally, worked up until the day he died in 1933. The most enduring and amusing, passed down, word of mouth image of my great grandfather was that when he was retired he received his pension quarterly and upon receiving the monies, he would dress in his riding boots and britches then go down to the local pub to eat oysters, drink copious amounts of beer and, frankly, get pxxsed.... Huzzah, literally, great grandad!!!
Fascinating family story. Thanks so much for sharing.
I still remember the advertisement when I was a teenager: "Omdurman.. and a Wilkinson sword was there!" 😉👍
Interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Very brave and I don't envy them.
I wonder what thoughts they had, when they suddenly appeared into the gully and realised just what they were up against?
Bless you for this. I saw the movie, Young Winston, and thought the charge was wonderfully done. Too bad you couldn't use some of the footage the way you did with Hicks Pasha. 21st Lancers is Little Big Horn with luck on the army's side.
I can't help thinking, though, if the American experience,. relying on pistols and carbines, rather than edged weapons, the lancers might have fared better. I also was reminded of Kipling's poem about fuzzy-wuzzy, who broke the British square.
Great stuff. Can't thank you enough.
PS What in the world is eventing?
I’m glad you enjoyed this video. Eventing, by the way, is a combination of dressage, showjumping, and cross country riding
My grandfather took part in this charge. The family still have his medals.
Thanks for watching my video & for sharing your family story.
And you got the Mauser pistol in too - beautifully told !
Thanks very much
Unfashionable attitude these days but I found that story quite thrilling- and loved the asides about Churchill. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
Wow, what a story. That was a oh crap moment. Keep going and fight like hell.Boy you tell the story so well.
What about the movie The Four Feathers with Ralph Richardson? Harry Faversham.The thin red line. The young soldier telling the old professional there getting terrible close and the old timer saying if you can't look close your eyes i'll let you know when to open them. Is that movie based on some fact?
Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to comment
Is the movie Storm over the Nile based on any fact of this battle?
17:18 Old Ray Montmorency just looked like he had to die in action, a lost breed of men
These Victorian offices often get a bad press, but when the chips were down, they were willing to lead from the front and pay the price
Tablet from the church of St Stephen, Gateacre (opposite our pew in the 1960/70s) " To the Glory of God and in Memory of Lance corporal Isaac Woods who was killed in the charge of the 21st Lancers at the Battle of Omdurman on the 2nd day of September 1898. This Glorious Victory gained over the dervishes delivered the Sudan from the tyranny of the Khalifa and his fanatical followers."
I last saw this in 1973! I'm pretty sure the Victorians spelt Sudan differently but I can't swear to it.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share. I have seen some Victorian spellings where they had an O before the U
Churchill provokes much debate some of it negative. What is not in doubt is he was a man of immense courage.
And don’t forget that he served in the First World War on the Western front
Winnie seemed to be at every Victorian battle 😂
You can’t help feeling that Kitchener might have been onto something!
Good presentation as usual. Certain members of the lancers, including Churchill, really put up a good fight. It goes to show how effective those Mauser pistols were at the time. Churchill like the great actor Christopher Lee, had quite a life, fought and led in multiple wars, became a politician and would go on to be a crucial leader at a time when one was most needed. It was nice of him to get the skin graft for the injured officer and to later attend the funeral of his fellow lancer. All things considered, the lancer's human casualties were relatively light compared to the infantry, but those poor horses! On another note, the 21st Lancers strength in this battle was close to that of a full strength on campaign infantry battalion in the Napoleonic Wars. Not related to this video, but in my mind, Kitchener and not Sir John French should have commanded the BEF in France when the First World War began in 1914 as unlike French who had previously served as a cavalry commander in colonial conflicts, had army command experience as displayed in the 1896-98 campaign against the Mahdists.
Nathan, thanks for yet, another really thoughtful post. I appreciate the time you put into them.
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You missed the battle cry of " They Don't like it up em, Captain Mannering".
You need to watch my video all about Lance Corp, Paul Jones! Check it out on my channel
there's an insane factor of level of technology of each
side in the charge. oddly,cavalry was reaching it's end,
when parts of Africa never had cavalry.
Thank you for taking the time to comment
poor as a church mouse,tho my time is free&boredom sensitive
Good evening, Chris, I keep saying that I need uninterrupted time to watch & listen to one of your amazing stories. Well, this one was so good, I was pulling sand from behind my ears. As we lurch into this period of our history. Will we find men & women like you have described in your telling's. They were men made of incredible stuff back then. Thank you as always for another amazing telling. I hope in your in line for an OBE. Cheers
I’m glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for your very kind comment.
Well done, old boy, again...
My pleasure, thanks for watching
Also present at the battle- Jack Jones and Harry Flashman.
Thanks for watching my video
I was impressed with Mr Churchill service as a solider, but more impressed with Churchill the man attending the funeral service of his brother in arm in 1944.
Nice comment. Thanks for posting.
My old Regiment 17th/21st Lancers
The "Death or Glory" Boys!
I can hear the pride even on the Internet. I hope you enjoyed the video
@@TheHistoryChap I have indeed , excellent videos all round , well done Sir .
And they had the coolest cap badge later on, a death's head with the motto 'or glory' underneath, unlike 'thou shall not kill'...
@@glenmiller272 just for historical accuracy it’s called the Motto and never a cap badge
Oh Cool...ckg out now❤
I hope you enjoy it
At least one of his C96 survived and is in collection today . On John Rugby page it is more info about his pistol bought via them .
Thank you for sharing
Winston Churchill and others carried the Mauser c96 on that day, a weapon barely a year old, representing the bleeding edge of technology in the day. And yet they rode in the 21st "Lancers" employing a weapon wholly obsolete in the year of our Lord 1897. I guess we needed to make up for no answers during the Napoleonic wars😂
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I’m not sure if it’s just a grammatical error but Churchill was not Victoria’s grandson.
If you read the script, there’s a. And a new sentence which says, and another glory seeker was the young Winston Churchill.
Your father's stories of regimental history must have been fascinating! The 17th, of course, being the Death or Glory Boys and the 21st at Omdurman!
I’m not quite sure whose father’s stories you’re talking about. My father was in the Northants and then the paras.
@@TheHistoryChap Ah, my bad. I must have misread your post.. I get excited over history, too. 😉
Fighting freedom for the empire, they lacked some Sith lords to win the charge.
It's crazy they didn't give revolvers instead of lances in 1898 knowing that a first switch was already done around 1570
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Isn't a little ironic that a GERMAN gun saved Churchill 's life (at least twice!)?
Great description of what could've became an one sided massacre, and on the contrary was another example of British soldiers ' courage & discipline, that were able to overcome a numerically superior enemy.👍
I’m glad you enjoyed it and yes, isn’t it ironic that a German gun saved Churchill
Sudans not change much for the better tbh
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
It still is a lawless war torn country. Something to do with religion, the greatest curse to afflict humanity.
The Mad Mullah? That sounds like a future video.
I knew that would get some people asking me to do it. I will add it to my list.
The battle of Omdibum, as Corporal Jones called it lol.
Indeed, you should check out my video all about Corporal Jones
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Glad you enjoyed it
These Mahdists were formidable. Kind of like Zulus but with better weapons and transportation!
I find the Anglo Mahdist war far more interesting than the Zulu war, and its one where the British were in the right too.
Modest, most certainly better armed than the Zulu, and if you look at the firepower that Kitchener brought against them, you can see why he did so
Wasn’t Lance coporal Jones there?
He was indeed! Watch my story about him: ua-cam.com/video/WL_F3E973bU/v-deo.html
Interesting to see the composite photo/picture of the officer wearing his Sam brown over the wrong shoulder,anyone else spot it ?
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Churchill, like many of his generation and those up to WWII, fought hard to get INTO the war instead of out of it!
Different times indeed
6:31 remember, “they don’t like it up em!”
You need to watch my video about Lance Corporal Jones 🤣
@@TheHistoryChap already have!
Exactly , he gave them the " Cold Steel " which they did not like ! ☺
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sounds like another charge of the light Brigade
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on the charge