The Battle of Maiwand 1880 | 2nd Anglo Afghan War

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  • @williamtraynor-kean7214
    @williamtraynor-kean7214 Рік тому +62

    While at dinner in the Army & Navy Club when Tony Blair announced that British troops would be deployed to Afghanistan, a rather famous author and soldier remarked “do these people never read history?”

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому +14

      My dad said something similar at the time..on the lines of the Yanks don't know what they are going into but we Blinking well should!

    • @barryalexander2909
      @barryalexander2909 Рік тому +9

      There was a cartoon in Soldier magazine with a squaddie in desert kit heading off to Afghanistan with ghosts of British soldiers looking on. The caption was 'Been there, done that. Hope you has better luck than we did'.

    • @lastword8783
      @lastword8783 5 місяців тому +5

      Reminding Afghans and British of battle of Maiwand was a staple of Taliban PR and propaganda

    • @jeffreymathis3379
      @jeffreymathis3379 2 місяці тому +1

      Every bad thing that happened in the battles happened due to idiotic decision making. The Afghans never showed any great innovation or tactics other than attack the troops dumped into bad positions.

    • @mnk9073
      @mnk9073 2 місяці тому

      @@jeffreymathis3379 We'll the decision making levels of the army are still well staffed with absolute knobs and bellends these days, sooo I guess the Afghans just had to show up again...

  • @edthilenius7530
    @edthilenius7530 Рік тому +18

    You, sir, are indeed the master of wonderful stories of English history. For the very first time in my 24-year marriage to my beautiful wife Debbie, she listened and watched this video. When it came time for the story of little Bobby the dog, she was deeply moved. Well done, my friend, as always. Superbly crafted, and we look forward to your next story. Until then, Cheers and be well.😊

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому +5

      That’s such a lovely comment, thank you. I’m glad your wife enjoyed it too.

  • @lajoszlatos3285
    @lajoszlatos3285 Рік тому +45

    Thank you! It's another fantastic story (again) about the British military history! Thank you very much for everything & your storytelling talent!!!

  • @SgtGenDanbo
    @SgtGenDanbo Рік тому +41

    Thank you! Excellent video. I was stationed at Maiwand with the US Army in 2008-2009 and was on the battlefield many times. I knew very little about the battle then, but have been fascinated with it ever since. Wonderful storytelling of such a pivotal moment in British and Afghan history!

    • @SunofYork
      @SunofYork Рік тому +9

      I n October 1963, when Harold Macmillan was handing over the premiership to Alec Douglas-Home, he is supposed to have called the younger man to his office and passed on some reassuring advice. “My dear boy,” he said, “as long as you don't invade Afghanistan you'll be absolutely fine.”

    • @SgtGenDanbo
      @SgtGenDanbo Рік тому +9

      I wish our politicians had paid more attention to history in that area. I’m glad to have served, but nobody’s conquered Afghanistan going back to the Macedonians. I wish it was peaceful there as there is a lot of interesting history there. Just south of the Maiwand battlefield is a fortress built by Alexander the Great, blown up Russian tanks etc. I remember finding random .303 casings in the desert as well. Evidence of hundreds of years of fighting all in a small area, would be a dream for an archeologist!

    • @SunofYork
      @SunofYork Рік тому +5

      @@SgtGenDanbo 1889
      303 or . 303 British was adopted by Britain along with the Lee - Metford Rifle in 1889. This round, as originally adopted, consisted of a 215 grain, round nosed, cupro nickel jacketed bullet in front of 71.5 grains of RFG2 Blackpowder.

    • @SgtGenDanbo
      @SgtGenDanbo Рік тому +9

      Yes, I found those quite a ways away from the Maiwand battlefield in a small village. I suspect it was later production MkVII ammo probably used during the Soviet-Afghan war or during fighting in the 90s. Almost anywhere you go over there you can find evidence of prior fighting. Not uncommon to see Lee-Enfields, Martini-Henry's, Sniders etc. as well. @@SunofYork

    • @SunofYork
      @SunofYork Рік тому +5

      @@SgtGenDanbo All the powers want Afghanistan so they can threated its neighbors.. No oil.. just geographical position...Now that rockets and planes and drones can fly over and do the job, it may become less important to hold it....

  • @joeritchie4554
    @joeritchie4554 Рік тому +28

    Another fantastic history lesson. It is amazing how much destruction comes about when orders are not thought through and are still given. Also, not knowing the terrain and being fully prepared for battle always leads to disastrous results.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment

  • @jonathanmawdesley-thomas1863
    @jonathanmawdesley-thomas1863 Рік тому +16

    Another great recounting of Imperial history … well done Chris , your style and intonation make all these events so compelling to listen too !

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому +1

      That’s very kind of you. Thanks for watching.

  • @theblackprince1346
    @theblackprince1346 Рік тому +16

    A fascinating video Chris. It's a battle that up until today I'd never heard of before.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому +2

      I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment.

  • @Dav1Gv
    @Dav1Gv Рік тому +8

    Thanks very much. The regiment still marked Maiwand Day in the 1960s and I'm glad you included the story of Bobby.

  • @tristansmyth6802
    @tristansmyth6802 Рік тому +12

    Fantastic documentary! I know the Lion monument very well as our family moved to Reading when I was 7 years old; Maiwand was a byword of British defeat at the time of the Empire; we were all taught about it at school - General Lord Roberts is also well known to my family as my Great Grandfather was on the Roberts March, he was a driver, using 4 or 6 horses to pull the limber and artillery piece he was ordered to drive. I still have his Army paybook, which has some fascinating details. Thank you for bringing Maiwand to everyone's attention. I know it would have made my Great Grandfather very proud that we remembered this terrible situation for the British in Afghanistan.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому +3

      Fascinating to hear about your great grandfather. I’m sure he could’ve told the story even better than me!

    • @tristansmyth6802
      @tristansmyth6802 Рік тому +3

      @@TheHistoryChap I forgot to mention that the men who took part in the 320-mile march known as "Lord Roberts March" were awarded the Kabul Khandahar Star - my Great Grandfather was awarded this star; it was awarded to both British and Indian soldiers, Officers, NCO's and Enlisted men alike for this was no ordinary march.

  • @oc2phish07
    @oc2phish07 Рік тому +8

    I recently visited Reading and saw the monument. Your video has brought the battle to life in my mind, a battle I was previously not aware of. Great channel.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching. I always like to see how History relates to a modern day, even if it’s just understanding why statues and memorials exist.

  • @coult001
    @coult001 Рік тому +25

    Thanks for another great story, having served the UN in Pakistan during the 1980's I learned a lot about this period. Later at the Dutch Foreign Office as a securety advisor, I warned that sending NATO to Afghanistan on a "winning hearts and minds "mission would be a waste of time and lives! Read the history, I said. Nobody reacted. Keep up the great stories,Chris.

    • @philhawley1219
      @philhawley1219 Рік тому +6

      The moral of the story is not to invade Afghanistan. No one ever succeeds. Ask the Soviets in 1979.

    • @toekneekerching9543
      @toekneekerching9543 Рік тому

      @@philhawley1219 And yet this nation that stood up to the worlds biggest empires apparently couldnt stop a few illiterate taliban in old pickup trucks taking over the whole country in less than a month...

    • @Lassisvulgaris
      @Lassisvulgaris Рік тому +3

      @@toekneekerching9543 I suppose the latter war was a civil war (if wars can be civil)....

    • @Trebor74
      @Trebor74 Рік тому +3

      ​@@philhawley1219the moral is that you pay the "good guys" to fight "the bad guys" then leave them to it.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому +2

      Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences.

  • @BMWtphs
    @BMWtphs Рік тому +7

    What another great video! Thank you for doing a video on one of my favorite campaigns. The brave last stand by the 66th is so heroic and honorable, and one to be remembered. Hopefully one day I can see that memorial and pay my respects

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      Thank you for both watching and taking the time to comment

  • @fredazcarate4818
    @fredazcarate4818 Рік тому +8

    Thank you Sir for your brilliant narrative of the Battle Of Maiwand. I was nearly at the edge of my seat. What a tale of bravery in the midst of chaos. Once again thank you and I await your next video lecture. 👍

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      I’m glad you enjoyed it it’s a story very few people know

  • @whicker59
    @whicker59 Рік тому +5

    Ur accuracy, intensity, presentation skill, and thoroughness made a subscriber outta me.
    I'm very partial to little Bobbie's part of this story. TY to whom ever preserved his part n history.

  • @Jon.A.Scholt
    @Jon.A.Scholt Рік тому +6

    History Chap, I was reading about the Taiping Rebellion and came across our old friend Charles "Chinese" Gordon defending Shanghai and that got me wondering. Are you planning on making videos that will cover the colonial wars in China? It seems like fertile ground that is right up the alley of this channel.
    In any case, I'm glad to see this channel grow over the last year and a half; it's still a gem, even if it isn't so much a "hidden gem" anymore. I still haven't come across a channel that has covered the Victorian Era Colonial Wars half so well.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      Oh yes, the colonial wars in China are on the cards! Just need to do it sensitively

  • @Katmando376
    @Katmando376 Рік тому +8

    I recognise the paiting of the battle but didn't really know much about it. Well done, Bobby! Thanks Chris.

  • @justinreilly6619
    @justinreilly6619 Рік тому +4

    Gosh, another fantastic history lesson! 👏 The punchline at the end with the little dog is a real kicker.

  • @OzoneTuna
    @OzoneTuna Рік тому +1

    Thanks

  • @harryshriver6223
    @harryshriver6223 Рік тому +9

    I was moved by the story of Bobby, the mongrel dog who fought at the Battle of Maiwand. What was so handsome about the cab that ran over him? It sounded like it was a tragic tale of overconfidence, and you were right, not paying attention to signs given to you. Another excellent triumph on the annals of history, bravo, amigo.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому +5

      Hi Harry, it was actually a Hanson Cab (horse drawn cab). Poor Bobby met his end in the town of Gosport, near Portsmouth.

    • @douglasherron7534
      @douglasherron7534 Рік тому +3

      @@TheHistoryChap It's a "Hansom Cab" (designed, and patented, by Joseph Hansom in 1834).

  • @rtsesmelis
    @rtsesmelis Рік тому +6

    Great story. Well told. Never heard about this battle before. Salute to all these brave men.

  • @andrewsteele7663
    @andrewsteele7663 Рік тому +4

    Good morning, Chris, I managed to sit, watch and listen with my first cup of coffee of the day. I was truly amazed at the decisions of Brigadier Burrows. I know from my time in the military the Artillery gunner's still to this day wear the white lanyard because of the loss of their guns. I really enjoyed the telling as always; I have added another monument to see to my bucket list when we travel back to visit. Please keep the stories coming. Thank you.

  • @majorronaldmandell7835
    @majorronaldmandell7835 11 місяців тому +2

    Another great story concerning the British Army! Thanks so much for your time and effort towards educating us!

  • @michaelciemnoczolowski9051
    @michaelciemnoczolowski9051 Рік тому +4

    Riveting, as always. Thank you for yet another in a long line of captivating presentations.

  • @daneedm2648
    @daneedm2648 Рік тому +4

    Another fantastic video, have recently managed to get a copy of the book My God Maiwand so found this story fascinating. Look forward to watching your next video

  • @Phaust13
    @Phaust13 Рік тому +5

    As always, a great video! Thank you for covering this important, but, as you said, little known action.
    Among the dead of the 66th was the commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Galbraith, who was killed as the Regiment withdrew towards Khig. He fell holding the Queen's Colours.
    I attended Reading University. The bus route from the station to the Uni passed by Forbury Gardens and the Maiwand Lion statue. Whenever I saw it, i would always remember the Battle of Maiwand and the last stand of the 66th.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Much appreciated.

  • @victorydaydeepstate
    @victorydaydeepstate Рік тому +2

    History Chap, you videos are a real treat.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      That’s very kind of you. If you want even more exclusive videos, join my membership channel

  • @John-ih2bx
    @John-ih2bx Рік тому +4

    Thank you for the education. I know so little about the time period, many thanks for enlightening me.

  • @davidwoods7720
    @davidwoods7720 Рік тому +2

    Thanks so much as always Chris

  • @jonathanharris1665
    @jonathanharris1665 Рік тому +3

    Splendid , well played sir.

  • @barryalexander2909
    @barryalexander2909 Рік тому +15

    Another fabulous video, many thanks. I recall rumours that in 2007, Afghan elders complained to a senior officer about bad behaviour from British soldiers. When investigated, it turned out the complaint dated to the 1870s. Long memories indeed. Taliban propaganda always invoked the folk memory of Maiwand as a rallying call for the tribes.

  • @jonmeek3879
    @jonmeek3879 Рік тому +2

    You tell this sad story so well
    Thanks

  • @allanburt5250
    @allanburt5250 Рік тому +3

    Another fantastic peace of history 👏 thanks for bring this one to us

  • @georgehanna943
    @georgehanna943 Рік тому +5

    Another fascinating video of with your usual ability to get an interesting side story too.
    Chris, I follow your videos but sometimes get confused whether a battle is in the Boer War, Zulu War and these battles took place.
    I know you give us dates etc but could you in one future video lay out in chronological order the various battles you have covered? Many thanks.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      Thank you for your support Members Only channel to get exclusives.

  • @davidnemoseck9007
    @davidnemoseck9007 Рік тому +2

    Great story as always. And nice about the dog at the end. Love little details like that.

  • @iainhunneybell
    @iainhunneybell Рік тому +2

    LOVE your storytelling ❤

  • @richardcapstick5825
    @richardcapstick5825 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @lesliepun3494
    @lesliepun3494 Рік тому +2

    Riveting stuff as usual. Thank you, Chris.

  • @stardrummy
    @stardrummy Рік тому +1

    Yet another arousing and informative video; thanks again, Chris.

  • @akacadian3714
    @akacadian3714 Рік тому +2

    Great video, you are an excellent story teller.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      That’s very kind of you. Please subscribe to my channel.

  • @timgodderis1918
    @timgodderis1918 Рік тому +2

    Another excellent brought story, thank you

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому +1

      My pleasure. Please make sure you subscribe to my channel, so you don’t miss future productions.

  • @simonkevnorris
    @simonkevnorris Рік тому +2

    Thanks for another interesting and informative video.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it. Please subscribe to my channel if you haven’t already

  • @terryyakamoto3488
    @terryyakamoto3488 Рік тому +2

    Enjoyed that, thanks very much

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching.
      Please make sure you sign up to my channel if you haven’t already

  • @AlbertComelles1970
    @AlbertComelles1970 Рік тому +2

    Thanks again Chris, wonderfully explained!

  • @Antonnick
    @Antonnick 4 місяці тому +1

    In an article in one of the "British empire" books, that you have on the shelf behind you, I seem to remember reading that General "Bobs" achievement in getting his army from Kabul to Kandahar in record time was a fantastic accomplishment that for many years afterwards his organisation methods were feted. Having arrived in Kandahar the Afghans were completely routed after their fortress was stormed.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  4 місяці тому

      Thanksk for watching my video & for your feedback.

  • @tomsenior7405
    @tomsenior7405 Рік тому +2

    An excellent vid. Thank you.

  • @christybyrne5195
    @christybyrne5195 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for this interesting story.

  • @russellcollins6718
    @russellcollins6718 11 місяців тому +2

    I love the fact that you got the pronunciation of "Isandlwana"very nearly correct.Not easy to do. Kudos to you, from and old South African soldier

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  11 місяців тому

      I’m glad you liked my pronunciation. One of my Achilles heels, so always nice to know when I’ve got it nearly right.

  • @stuartpeacock8257
    @stuartpeacock8257 Рік тому +2

    Phenomenal detail of a largely unknown campaign and an unknown battle.
    Full of energy vigour and daring do in the best tradition of the Victorian Army

  • @nigelwillson6096
    @nigelwillson6096 Рік тому +2

    Splendid, splendid. Always drawn to accounts of British Military conflicts in Afghanistan, Burma, South Africa, France and North Africa since ancestors on both sides of my family were involved in battles in those areas.

  • @cynthiaalver
    @cynthiaalver Рік тому +5

    I love to study and learn the story behind memorial statues. I LOVE history and I want to know why it was so important to honor and memorialize a person, battle, war or pigeon (Cher Ami). Fascinating piece of human history.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      Thank you for taking the time to show your passion for History

  • @petermaas4455
    @petermaas4455 Рік тому +2

    TY so much. As always very interesting

  • @jb6027
    @jb6027 Рік тому +2

    EXCELLENT, as always1

  • @alilaal3284
    @alilaal3284 Рік тому +1

    I always enjoy your stories. 👏👏👏

  • @NigelDeForrest-Pearce-cv6ek
    @NigelDeForrest-Pearce-cv6ek Рік тому +2

    Excellent and Outstanding !!!!

  • @AlRedsoxFan
    @AlRedsoxFan Рік тому +3

    Hope all is well take care
    Thanks for another wonderful video :-)

  • @dipakgurung8602
    @dipakgurung8602 Рік тому +2

    Thank you very much.

  • @Micktyb
    @Micktyb Рік тому +2

    Excellent thanks 👏👏

  • @MrElliotc02
    @MrElliotc02 Рік тому +1

    Just delightful...thanks

  • @jacqueslevard7218
    @jacqueslevard7218 Рік тому +2

    Hello from France... excellent ! Thank you.

  • @OscarGomez-hx8zc
    @OscarGomez-hx8zc Рік тому +3

    Why , why , why would General Burrows sacrifice his army this way? The Battle of Maiwand was unknown to me, thanks Chris so much for your great , great work!

  • @sirfox950
    @sirfox950 Рік тому +3

    Great video! I'd love to see one about the true story behind Kipling's poem Ford o' Kabul River

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому +1

      I like that suggestion. Could be fun researching it.

  • @majorronaldmandell7835
    @majorronaldmandell7835 Рік тому +3

    Yes! Another capital story brought to life, a story Ihad never heard before!

  • @richardkeilig4062
    @richardkeilig4062 Рік тому +2

    What a story. Well done. Brave soldiers.

  • @craigelliott7286
    @craigelliott7286 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful video Chris, we Texans know about battling against long odds and your storytelling is gripping. Many Thanks1

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому +1

      Glad you found it entertaining and educational. Thanks for your support.

    • @mochiebellina8190
      @mochiebellina8190 Рік тому

      Start battling the flow of illegal aliens invading our country. Grip them and turn them back south.

    • @Lassisvulgaris
      @Lassisvulgaris Рік тому

      @@mochiebellina8190 Start with those descending from the illegal immigrants, who came after 1492....

  • @nomanvardag1
    @nomanvardag1 2 місяці тому

    Again, very interesting narration.

  • @fedecano7362
    @fedecano7362 Рік тому +1

    112k subs already thats great! you will be reaching 200k in no time :)

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      Wouldn’t have believed it when I set out just three years ago. Thanks for your support.

  • @pauloneil8531
    @pauloneil8531 Рік тому +3

    Very good video and excellent story telling. As a retired museum educator I paused the video to look at your bookshelf, and was trying to see if there was any order to how the books were arranged. Can you share the method if any? Mine are all grouped by era.

  • @martbarclay7240
    @martbarclay7240 Рік тому +4

    I lived in the Helmand valley in 1965 with my parents. Dad was with USAID . We visited the battle site. The Afghans had Graves laid out but the British dead had a field opium puppy's growing over them with no markers.

  • @azamkhan3136
    @azamkhan3136 5 місяців тому +1

    Strange to notice you didn't mention Malala of maiwand, she was the reason, a loosing battle turn into victory. She grasp the flag and shouted "ohh the young loves, if you didn't died in this battle of maiwand, by God someone is saving you as symbol of shame".
    She was 18-19 year old a daughter of shepherd. She is an honourable entity for pakhtoons and there are many institutions name after her.
    The battle of maiwand is remembered by pakhtoon for this legendary lady only.

  • @darrenstreettriple3827
    @darrenstreettriple3827 Рік тому +2

    A great story 👍

  • @bazkhan1134
    @bazkhan1134 Рік тому +5

    Amazing story of Maiwand battle and a pain full defeat. But the lessons are still not leant . My whole family fought in both 1st and sect wars and many of them was not returned back bless their souls. Wars always bring miseries for ages to come. For soldiers ❤

  • @DeeplyStill
    @DeeplyStill Рік тому +4

    In Shoreham-by-Sea, at the old church, is a big wall plaque commemorating the death of an officer in Afghanistan in 1875 (pretty sure that was the year). Always fascinated me as to what we were doing there. And why we bothered going back!

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      I think they’re going back is the big question

  • @philotown
    @philotown Рік тому +5

    Excellent story Chris. I was wondering about the dog in the painting of the battle. Now we know. Thanks for another great illustration of our military history.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      I'm glad you enjoyed it. I love finding out the hidden stories. A bit like my recent (members) one about William Manle who was awarded the VC and the Iron Cross!

  • @texasbonn257
    @texasbonn257 Рік тому +1

    Nice Job!

  • @dillonhunt1720
    @dillonhunt1720 Рік тому +4

    17:50 I heard Bobbie's regiment being renamed as the Royal Barkshires instead of Royal Berkshires and it gave me a laugh

  • @TimelessAfghanistan
    @TimelessAfghanistan Місяць тому +1

    In this battle when Afghans was losing a young girl held the Afghan flag and said this poem which give the moral back to the Afghan
    که په میوند کې شهید نه شوې
    خدایږو لاليه بې ننګۍ ته دې ساتينه
    If you do not fall in the Battle of Maiwand,
    By God, someone is saving you for a life of disgrace.”

  • @glynwilliams2333
    @glynwilliams2333 Рік тому +2

    Brilliant!

  • @wilsontheconqueror8101
    @wilsontheconqueror8101 Рік тому +2

    Great coverage of British Involvement in Afghanistan! That land has mauled armies all the way back to Alexander the Greats,the British, the Russian, & the Americans. One U.S. soldier stated "the rocks shoot at you". Fascinating history! From across the pond Well done! 🇺🇸

  • @gordonpeden6234
    @gordonpeden6234 Рік тому +2

    Wow! You've done it again McGoo. I'd never heard of this battle. Great story well told. You never disappoint. Thanks.

  • @jon9021
    @jon9021 Рік тому +2

    Superb…as usual.

  • @FranciscoPreira
    @FranciscoPreira Рік тому +3

    Another great video sir. Maiwand was indeed a great disaster for british colors, honor to the fallen, thanks for sharing. And a big "hurrah" for Bobbie!

  • @zaland2936
    @zaland2936 5 місяців тому +2

    This is only one side of the coin, the reality of what happened is taught in our school. They don't know anything about Malala, the Afghan girl who was the main reason for success of this battle.
    In order to eliminate the Malala's status another Malala was found and given the title and noble prize but for us the real Malala will always live...

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching my video & your feedback

  • @wolfgangkranek376
    @wolfgangkranek376 Рік тому +4

    Being bold and hesitant at the wrong moments, what could possibly go wrong?

  • @petersmithm9
    @petersmithm9 Рік тому +3

    I spent 2 years attached to the DERRs, made up from the Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiments, and they celebrated this anniversary with a sports day.

  • @paulwilson7234
    @paulwilson7234 Рік тому

    Excellent video.

  • @73north
    @73north Рік тому +2

    I read My God, Maiwand" by Leigh Maxwell, and it gave the full story , including a forgotten last stand by Jacob's Rifles after the defeat

  • @kaoskronostyche9939
    @kaoskronostyche9939 10 місяців тому

    I came across a modern military historian - I think he might have been a current or ex-soldier and he claimed with great emphasis that the British Army had never lost a battle. I kinda knew that wasn't true and Mr History Chap is clearing that up for me. Thank you.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for taking the time to comment. I am surprised that a military historian came out with a comment like that. British history is littered with military defeats rather like most other nations.

    • @kaoskronostyche9939
      @kaoskronostyche9939 10 місяців тому

      @@TheHistoryChap " ... rather like most other nations." No kidding. Thanks for the reply and thank you for your great stories. Cheers!

  • @KapiteinKrentebol
    @KapiteinKrentebol Рік тому +2

    Brittain: Please sign a treaty of friendship with us.
    Afganistan: We kindly decline.
    Brittain invades Afganistan.
    Maybe Brittain doesn't understand the meaning of friendship. 😂

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      I think their view was "Be our friend not Russia's."

  • @davidarchibald50
    @davidarchibald50 Рік тому +3

    Taking a relatively small force onto an unreconnoitered plain, against an overwhelming force, has got to be one of the most genius of military tactics. Full of the righteous arrogance of the Victorian mind. Strange how it turned out. The Empire in decline is full of such yarns. The soldiers in these stories deserved better leaders than those that purchased their ruin.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому +2

      Thank you for taking the time to comment

    • @davidarchibald50
      @davidarchibald50 Рік тому

      @@TheHistoryChap Nothing really, Your contribution to my knowledge of our mutual history has been immeasurable.

  • @colrhodes377
    @colrhodes377 Рік тому +2

    Another brilliant story .
    Afghanistan is a real pain in the backside to all invading armies. The British, Russians and Americans have been ripped apart by the fierce tribesmen and it's unlikely to ever change.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому +2

      So true. Thanks for sharing your thoughts

    • @barryalexander2909
      @barryalexander2909 Рік тому +2

      As an Afghanistan veteran, we weren't ripped apart. We were smashing the enemy. Unfortunately, governments and electorates baulked at the cost, the time needed to succeed and the erroneous perception that the human cost was too high and the effort not worth it. Political will evaporated and we walked away, abandoning our brave Afghan allies. The defeat was the politicians' not the soldiers'. Labour, Conservative, Republic, Democrat all complicit. Clausewitz's Trinity in action.

    • @barryalexander2909
      @barryalexander2909 Рік тому +1

      Now waiting to be told to 'cope harder' by a spotty 15 year old virgin who thinks he knows about war from playing COD.😂

    • @colrhodes377
      @colrhodes377 Рік тому +2

      @@barryalexander2909 🤣🤣

    • @mirwaiz9619
      @mirwaiz9619 Рік тому

      you had the advantage by miles and still lost, so i will tell you to cope@@barryalexander2909

  • @kenemerson1075
    @kenemerson1075 Рік тому +2

    well told!

  • @5602jerry
    @5602jerry Рік тому

    very good thank you!!

  • @shaungillingham4689
    @shaungillingham4689 Рік тому +3

    Sounds like Burrows made a complete hash of it. Against such a superior force he should have used the lay of the land to have fought a defensive battle, the ravines could have negated the enemies greater numbers, it's a old ploy but often successful. Not even poor old Bobby made it!

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      Thanks for taking the time to watch and to comment

  • @dechiatt
    @dechiatt Рік тому +1

    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👌👌👌otro maravilloso video felicitaciones

  • @slowturtle6745
    @slowturtle6745 Рік тому +1

    Another prime example of why Afghanistan is known as the "Graveyard of Empires" and once again history repeats itself.

  • @johnl.5117
    @johnl.5117 9 місяців тому +1

    "When you're wounded and left on Afghanistan's plains,
    And the women come out to cut up what remains,
    Jest roll to your rifle and blow out your brains
    An' go to your Gawd like a soldier......."
    Rudyard Kipling.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching my video & for taking the time to comment.

  • @ronti2492
    @ronti2492 Рік тому +3

    I beleive that Maywand is as well known in Afghanistan amongst Afghans as Waterloo or Stalingrad are known amongst their respective nations. It is a big deal- and they know that they were the victors.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому +2

      I can imagine it is. There is a folklore story about an Afghan woman rallying the Afghans by waving her headscarf like a battle standard. Doubt the Taliban would approve!

    • @mirwaiz9619
      @mirwaiz9619 Рік тому

      correct as a child i remember people telling me about it and reading about it in school

    • @zarakdurrani7584
      @zarakdurrani7584 Рік тому

      ​@@TheHistoryChapshe was called "Malalay of Maiwand" And we're proud of her 😊

    • @afgkhan3960
      @afgkhan3960 2 місяці тому

      Yes Malala of Maiwand is our heroine she is always remembered as a brave lady our grandmothers always mention her in their strories many girls are named malala after her because its a honourable name for us infact my sister name is malala too

  • @pepelemoko01
    @pepelemoko01 9 місяців тому +1

    There is a joke about an American officer who has had countless meetings with Afghan Leaders, and is tired of the whole thing,the interpreter says tonight is special there is a famous warlord in his 90's. He finally meets with this guy and he is everything you would expect. One eye, a stump for an arm, his face full of scars and weather-beaten. He asks him, in a country like Afghanistan, with invading armies, tribal battles, and harsh living conditions, how did he live so long? The old warlord said, "I change sides".

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching my video and for sharing your interesting story,

  • @alanpearson7554
    @alanpearson7554 Рік тому +5

    Read "My God, Maiwand" by Leigh Maxwell, a fantastic read that also exposes some of the attempts by the British to blame Jacob's Rifles for Brigadier General Burrow's poor tactical decisions

    • @barryalexander2909
      @barryalexander2909 Рік тому +3

      Thanks for the recommendation. Another one to add to the never ending 'to read' list.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing

  • @arkimmigrationservicesuk8874
    @arkimmigrationservicesuk8874 8 місяців тому +1

    Please make a video on Battle of Ambela

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  8 місяців тому

      Will add this to my ever growing list. thanks for watching my video