The battles of Ntombe Drift, Hlobane and Khambula

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4 жыл бұрын

In episode 5 of The Redcoat History Podcast, I explore the battles of Ntombe Drift, Hlobane and Khambula - fought by the northern column during the Anglo-Zulu war of 1879.
We see a British unit wiped out as it slept, another almost destroyed trying to raid a Zulu stronghold and then a huge battle at the camp at kambula - can the Zulus finally knock the British out of the war?
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@JoeyArmstrong2800 Ай бұрын

This is such a fantastic podcast to fall asleep to.

@catholicmilitantUSA 9 ай бұрын

Another amazing episode Chris! I've just finished the Ntombe drift part; I liked your way of storytelling.

@redcoathistory 9 ай бұрын

Oh thanks a lot. I’m glad you are enjoying these old episodes 👍🏼

@catholicmilitantUSA 9 ай бұрын

Old and New. I finished your ongoing Indian Mutiny series and the Gurkha episode< now I decided to watch the Anglo-Zulu War@@redcoathistory

@hidupsehat5205 7 ай бұрын

The bullets for martini rifles are massive

@johndunn6968 3 жыл бұрын

"lions led by donkeys" should apply to these brave lads..

@sussexbushcraft2469 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome I've been obsessed with the zulu wars since my grandad let me watch the film when I was little. Keep up the good work

@redcoathistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@potatoebugz6310 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@alanradford2618 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent work, thoroughly enjoying your videos and podcasts on a period of history I find fascinating. Some years ago I was lucky enough to be involved in a video celebrating the bravery of Sgt Anthony Booth at Ntombe Drift. His grave is situated in St Michael's churchyard in Brierley Hill, not far from where I used to live. Some friends and I were asked to play the part of extras and we jumped at the chance to wear the heavy woollen tunics, boots, pith helmets etc, which were heavy enough on a cool summers day in England, so how they managed in the heat of South Africa I have no idea. Keep up the good work!

@redcoathistory 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great. I think that doco might be on the KZfaq channel of historian Ian Knight. If you get the chance please let me know if it’s the same one! 👍🏼

@alanradford2618 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, just checked Ian's channel, yes, that's the video!

@johndunn6968 3 жыл бұрын

i'm from cradley alan great to see another yamyam on youtube...

@Sgtklark 3 жыл бұрын

We hear a lot about the British earned respect of the Zulu warriors, but what did the Zulu think of the redcoats? I recall one story, I think it was from The Washing of the Spears, of a warrior meeting a British veteran of the same battle he'd fought in and he embraced him like a brother.

@robertcottam8824 9 ай бұрын

My only source is the inimitable 'Washing of the Spears' too, really. So this may not be new to you. There are numerous examples given whereby Zulu veterans give their impressions of the British. They are universally complimentary. The theme seems to be that they held their discipline - which the Zulus did - and fought on, selling their lives dearly until overcome. From elsewhere, I remember reading or hearing that they were impressed by the soldiers' ability with 'cold steel'... that they fought man on man and 'their eyes stayed cold'. I like that. It's been two years since your comment. If you've come across the source of that 'their eyes stayed cold' quote in the meantime, I'd be delighted if you passed it on. Best wishes.

@ltjamescoopermason8685 4 жыл бұрын

Please take a close look at the battle of Inkerman in the many bayonet and guts behind it battles. Without such brave men the British army wouldn't have the many battle honours. Each famous regiment complementing this small island and the many mixed peoples calling it home. Today many dont know or care how their freedoms they have . So if one person recommends the excellent podcasts to a friend it might enlighten future people to educate many more.

@redcoathistory 4 жыл бұрын

One day I definetly cover the Crimea - next up is the revolutionary era...I'm working on it now.

@louisvillebhoy 2 жыл бұрын

Very much appreciate your podcasts. Thanks for the good work. Been sharing these with my dad as we enjoy talking about various British campaigns.

@redcoathistory 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jake. I'm really glad that you and your Dad enjoy them. WHich campaigns are you most interested in?

@louisvillebhoy 2 жыл бұрын

Napoleonic and Anglo-Zulu probably top the list, but really anything military history wise we enjoy learning about. The period first hand sources you cite add a lot to these.

@BrendonChase2012 2 жыл бұрын

Khambula was, in many ways, the reverse of Isandlwana. The British are often accused of being arrogant at the start of the war, doubting the Zulus martial abilities, and confident in their technologial superiority. It does seem that the Zulus seemed to have become over confident AKA arrogant, following their repeated early successes. The British, in particular Chelmsford, learnt the lessons of Isandlwana, yet the Zulus did not learn the lesson of Rorke's Drift. By war's end, the British pre-war confidence was shown to be justified: the Zulu kingdom was conquered, their mighty army "forcibly disbanded" in the space of 5 months, 3 weeks and 2 days. Of course, it wasn't all plain sailing! ;-)

@cjsmithdo 8 ай бұрын

Excellent

@wilkowilkinson4864 4 жыл бұрын

A Wonderful Podcast. Thank you very much for all your time and effort...

@redcoathistory 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Wilko.

@JohnJames6969 3 жыл бұрын

ANOTHER BRILLIANT COMMENTARY...

@redcoathistory 3 жыл бұрын

John James thanks John!

@haroldburrows4770 3 жыл бұрын

I know it would be hard and probably dangerous but I would love to see u film the battle field of Hlobane

@redcoathistory 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Harold - I definitely want to go there at some point 🤞🏻

@tylere06 4 жыл бұрын

I am really enjoying this. Execellent work and very informative. Thank you for your efforts

@anglocatholick 3 жыл бұрын

Will you ever be doing a podcast on the Mahdist war?

@redcoathistory 3 жыл бұрын

I hope to but it may be quite a way off yet. I was in Sudan recently but sadly their was civil unrest and I was unable to travel around freely to the sites (tho I did make it to the Commonwealth war graves cemetery).

@custerkiller7670 3 жыл бұрын

Make a video about the Retreat from Kabul and Majuba

@redcoathistory 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks - one day I shall do so!

@BeastandBird Жыл бұрын

I don't believe that officer would have felt disappointed he couldn't protect his son. I almost think he took him in the hope that he may die a "soldier's" death. He may have thought it a mercy having his disabled son killed in battle.

@lexevo 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos. There is not very much information or videos on the mahdist war. Battle of el obeid, battle of abu klea and the siege of Khartoum. That would be original stuff, and interesting to hear the details apart from what Wikipedia has.

@redcoathistory 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I do plan on covering the wars in Sudan eventually but wont be for a while I'm afraid.

@lexevo 2 жыл бұрын

@@redcoathistory I will be looking forward to it. The osprey books have some good stuff. But I enjoy videos more.

@billballbuster7186 5 ай бұрын

Your narrative is really bad, you forget that this war was not a British Government sanctioned operation. It was a miss-use of local forces. The British never even came close to loosing the war, overall casualties on the British side were minimal, the best that can be said is the British lost a few skirmishes. Like many others you attempt to aggrandize the Zulu, but they were defeated by Chelmsford in just 6 months.

@redcoathistory 5 ай бұрын

Bizarre comment mate - this is a six part series and addresses all of the things you mention...pls watch properly and take notes from episode 1.

@billballbuster7186 5 ай бұрын

@@redcoathistoryI guess is really what you call a disaster. Being a WW2 buff a disaster is on the scale of Singapore, or Rommel's first offensive in North Africa, not 40 guys overwhelmed in a camp.