History can be easily forgotten, but when Kevin and his lovely wife bring it to life and we experience it through this storytelling--it is not easily forgotten. Thank you, The History Squad!

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Thanks to you guys too for always being there 👍

@yvonnepetty3400

2 ай бұрын

Fantastic Kevin. I live in Africa. But was born in Wales. Thanks for all your hard work. 😊🇿🇦

@HarryWHill-GA

2 ай бұрын

While I'm sure she is quite lovely, I have never seen Kevin's better half.

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Haha, yes she's pretty camera shy but you can see a sneak peak at around 8:30 in this video here 👍🏻 kzread.info/dash/bejne/pZejt9avaMuWl5s.html@@HarryWHill-GA

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

My lovely wife Julie was born in Wales too, in Cwmbran 😊@@yvonnepetty3400

"As you can see, I've built a model" Kevin is never happier than when showing us his work ♡

@travissmith5739

Ай бұрын

An original OG

@JZsBFF

6 күн бұрын

There's only two folks, I can think of off the top of my head, who can make this low budget animation work: Kevin Hicks and Karel Zeman.

I travelled from the States to Warwick Castle back in 2009. It was my last year of High School and the first time abroad. Right outside the entrance to the castle was this guy in period dress, sporting several crosses of St. George across his "uniform." I listened to him talk for thirty minutes on archery and the longbow, all the while he's sinking arrows into a straw dummy at least 50ft across the moat. My mind was transported six hundred years into the past listening to him. Lo and behold, I find him on KZread! God bless you, Mr. Hicks!

@annfahy2589

Ай бұрын

Oh thats smashing!❤

The attention to detail, historical knowledge and entertainment factor on the channel is second to none.

@coconuciferanuts339

2 ай бұрын

I like the way Kevin gives us the gory details.I mean we know the horrors of the battlefield encounter;when men are set like wild animals to kill other men. Then,he shows the strike of the bowman's "pick"& describes it's use.Yes,this is reality.Not only then & in countless wars throughout history.But,now in Ukraine & other parts of our World.

@toughlikerocks

Ай бұрын

It's one of the best channels on KZread period

@jayrey5390

Ай бұрын

​@@coconuciferanuts339 indeed - it's refreshing to have such a visceral and 'realistic' description of the realities in the field - not downplaying the heroism and "honour" but not romanticising it. & Slava Ukraini! ✊🇺🇦🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Hi Kevin. I am married to Don Adams who you mention in one of your films - I believe you worked together at Warwick Castle. Unfortunately Don is quite ill in hospital following a stroke a week ago. But I managed to download one of your videos (or at least part of it) to my iPad and took it in to him. He loved watching it. I'm not very tech savvy but am trying to get more onto the iPad so he can watch them. There isn’t WiFi in the hospital. Best wishes, Meriel Adams.

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Hello Meriel, How lovely of you to reach out, thank you. I'm still using the two bows Don made for me while he was at Warwick, we were indeed good friends there and I have fond memories of our conversations and some of the mischief we used to get up to. Please send him my best wishes, I sincerely hope he makes a good recovery. Feel free to keep in touch if you want to. If you go onto the contact page of my website www.historysquad.ca there's a contact form you can fill out and we can communicate from there. All the best, Kevin.

@annfahy2589

Ай бұрын

Sending best wishes to you& your husband im sure this will cheer hi Mx

Kevin is simply the best. Jealous of all the people who get to spend time with him listening to him talk. Cheers from Minnesota!

@Ian-mj4pt

2 ай бұрын

I could listen for hours subjects are always very interesting and educational

@unnamedchannel1237

2 ай бұрын

Imagine being his grandchild. Would be at his place everyweekend.

@steve-0493

2 ай бұрын

Hahaha Papaw Kevin!!Papaw Kevin!! Could u please plz plz plz PLLLLLLZZZZ tell us again about the tools they used for medieval torture???!I LOVE HEARING THAT 1.YAY!!!😜🤷‍♂️🤣✌️🥃🤙​@@unnamedchannel1237

it's absolutely amazing how a single man can captivate so many people, and manage to make history so easily understandable and relatable, thank you Kevin! for waking so many peoples interest in history!

It reminds me of sitting around a campfire and hearing a story from a soldier that was actually there. This was a really good one, Kevin. Thanks.

I absolutely love Kevin’s cheeky smirk when he says “but there weren’t enough of them” at 17:05. You couldn’t ask for a more passionate teacher of history. Another stellar video!

@KetsaKunta

2 ай бұрын

I know right, Kevin can pull off that evil henchman look when he's being grim

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

😜

Kevin, this is the greatest retelling of the battle that I have ever heard. You really deliver the horror of the battle, far better than others have. Thank you for your passion for history. Cheers from Texas.

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks as always Dave 👍

The teaching of history should always be done by people who love the subject. I was fortunate enough to have been taught by such able men. The world is a better place when teachers teach their subjects, and leave politics out of the classroom.

As a wargamer, well done, that man!! --Bob Bailey in Maine, USA

I have been to Crécy and Azincourt at the end of December 2022. Unfortunately, both museums were closed, but I had both battlefields to myself. After parking in Azincourt, I walked to Maisoncelle, where the English had spent the night before the battle. My march from Maisoncelle across the field to the frontline was pure history.

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Wow, yes. I've done that myself and it really is 👍🏻

Can never get enough 100 Year War content. An ancestor of mine was a bowman at the Battle of Agincourt on behalf of Thomas, Duke of Clarence

@emilyrauwerdink3451

2 ай бұрын

Wow!

@NefariousKoel

2 ай бұрын

It seems I also probably had one or two family members in Henry V's Agincourt campaign. One archer serving under the command of Montagu (Earl Salisbury) and the other under Lord Willoughby. One, or both, seems to have served for quite a few years. The muster rolls are interesting to peruse.

@coconuciferanuts339

2 ай бұрын

How big was the English army at Agincourt.Did Kevin say. Did your ancestor pass on anything of note about the battle.Obviously he survived.

@negligentdata8307

2 ай бұрын

His name?

@superbia75es

Ай бұрын

That is pretty impressive. Fantastic.

20 seconds in “”DRINK!!!”” 😂😂😂 You did that on purpose Kevin!! 😂😂

He made a model! Again. ;) Thank you, precious Kevin! ;)

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

You bet!

And such a model!! Old soldiers like ourselves know the terror of the modern battlefield. But this kind of warfare was brutal beyond belief!! I can’t imagine having to battle under such conditions and with these close quarters weapons! Sobering!

@coconuciferanuts339

2 ай бұрын

Yes.They were certainly different times. Many of Henry's soldiers would have been enlisted as lowly serfs,like farm labourers.A hard life.I wonder what the average lifespan was in those days.Probably not more than 50.

@Raycheetah

2 ай бұрын

There is no such thing as a "minor" battle, not to the men fighting it. When your life is on the line, pitted against men who compete with you for the right to live, it must be a terrible thing to experience. ='[.]'=

“His mental stability was in question” Times haven’t changed have they? Sigh… Really good video!!! I find history fascinating but not everyone can teach/describe in a way that’s interesting, you do! Thanks!

I felt like I was there! Thank you Kevin! I feel like I’m back at school and have the best history teacher in the world!

Great to see a video on Agincourt that isn't just "longbows are the only reason they won" and it took tactics, the terrain, and a disorganized French army

I was glued to the screen with this one, that was a completely enthralling telling. 10/10.

Thourghly love these history stories. Kevin brings it all alive & real😊

You had me totally captivated Kevin….i thoroughly enjoyed this.

Those models are incredible Kev! Such an incredible video!

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers." Such an epic story, and I was captivated by this video. Love the model too -- such attention to detail!

Without KZread I would never had the chance to learn from you.

I have listened to many narrations of Agincourt over the years. This is the best. All the big TV stations etc. This is the best ! Great job.

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@BeeKool__113

26 күн бұрын

Same!! This has been my absolute favorite 😍

Brilliant Kevin , and a great model of the battlefield. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍🏻

@bholdr----0

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, and I love how he uses AN ARROW as a pointer to call attention to different units/etc!

As someone who has studied some Roman military campaigns, it's something I've often thought about. Modern warfare can be fought at distances of hundreds or thousands of yards but those earlier battles were mostly fought at arm's length. So that's where the bodies fell. Stepping or even climbing over the piles of dead and wounded would have been how soldiers advanced and fought. Truly gruesome to imagine.

Its always a joy when one of your vidros drops . My Ancestors came to america in 1642 to the Virgina coleneys from London .

Fantastic model Kevin, absolutely love your channel, you are a true English man. XXX

Just casually mentioning walking the battlefield with Bernard Cornwell. The stuff of legends.

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

I was very lucky, he's a great guy to spend time with, we went to Waterloo too as part of the Sharpe Appreciation Society 👍

@coconuciferanuts339

2 ай бұрын

​@@thehistorysquadYes,his books left me with a strong admiration of the courage & valor that Sharpe's Company faced. Dedication to duty..& honour of serving(& dying.)

Now i can start my weekend right. "Ive made a model" is becoming a phrase i look forward to hearing. Awesome work.

@thehistorysquad I always wondered about that nursery rhyme - that's the problem with titles - they move over time! I used to do an impression of a Welsh archer of the 14th century - Agincourt and Crécy are my jam! But I learnt more than I thought and it's great to be reminded and told of the smaller stories hiding in the fray, thank you! I want to get my bow out again now! Thanks Kev & "better half"! Makes me remember camping in castles, feeling so close to our ancestors; and then playing (blunt) archery tag around the battlements and towers 😂 🏳️‍🌈🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿✊🇬🇧

There’s fascinating docs on YT depicting archaeologists studying the remains of these warriors. One large man, earlier in life got hit in the face with a sword. It shattered his jaw but he survived and made a full recovery! Only to die as a POW at Agincourt. And Davy Gam, who nearly had his arm severed by an ax, saving the Kings life! Great job on the story as always Sir Kevin! And the model too!

Dear Sir, 1 thing I notice you really go into great detail with your model-making love it

Kevin, you bring history to life.

Wonderful work Mr Hicks!!! Cheers from North Carolina, USA

Thank you, Kevin! I now have a completely different view of this historical battle than was my understanding for the last five decades. Your models are wonderful visual aids that enhance your formidable powers of storytelling.

I was talking to my older taxi driver yesterday about history, and we were showing eachother history youtube channels we like. I showed him thehistorysquad!!! ❤

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Oh wow, thanks!

The model is indeed Incredible! Probably the best yet! And finally another sweet dose of Kevin's nectar 💗💗💗

Mr Hicks,as a fellow long bowman this was a wonderful presentation. Thank you sir.

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

Thank you very much. Greetings from Malta.

I love your models kev! Such a great visual representation of the stories you’re telling. I just wish there were 2 of you so we could have twice as many videos 😂

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

😂 I sometimes wish there were more of me - Julie doesn't though 😜

28:34 sounds like the French Chroniclers were the early version of today's 'Whistle Blowers'. The little boy in me thanks you very much for this journey through the 'Battle of Agincourt'. Cheers! Time to clean the rv.

That's one hell of a model Kevin. One hell of a video too. Many thanks to you and Mrs. Kevin for all the work you put into making these videos as fascinating and as entertaining as possible.

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

Kevin, I am seen all films, documentaries, Shakespeare enactments and what have you about Azincourt, and yours is among the livelyest and, most incredibly for me, you taught me some new facts!!! Thank you and best regards! Note : your secret is that as you are speaking to us, and it helps that you are a pleasing fellow, you create a bond that obliges attention and interest, which are duly rewarded by being exposed to new and fascinating material. Thanks again!

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Luc, that means a lot.

As you can see I've built a model.... as if he's knocked it up easily during the night or something. Love the models. They really help to explain. Another brilliant episode from Kevin.

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

😜

Well done Mr Hicks, I heard other people describe the battle in their versions, but I loved the way you used your model to explain it.

Brilliant explanation of a famous battle Kevin. Loved those replica of the armies, well done. I always thought the men on the higher ground stood the best chance of winning, but it seems unless there is serious battle strategy and discipline, that counts for naught. I read with horror and indeed fascination Bernard Cornwall’s book, Battle of Agincourt, and it made me horrified and sick at the loss of life in terrible ways. But such is war. Your graphic explanation was marvellous. Well done Kevin.

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@richardstever3242

2 ай бұрын

It seems to me that pride goeth before the fall.

@coconuciferanuts339

2 ай бұрын

I 've read a few of Bernard Cornwell's books. They painted a vivid picture of the same battles that Kevin so marvellously depicts. The Indian Mutiny books(Sharpes Company)gave an insight into the days of Sepoy rebellion,the colour of British India & the smell & destruction of cannon fire.

excellent presentation, brought tears to me eyes, I was transported right there

Thanks again for the shout out Kevin glad to be part of the community again this was by far the most impressive model to date

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Any time!

"I've made a model", music to my ears, Kevin Hicks makes history interesting, I only wish he was my history teacher back in the day, great video again, thank you Kevin.

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

😃

Hi Kev! Here in Toledo, Ohio, it's morning when your incredibly well produced videos are released on Fridays. I always look forward to starting my day with the Best story teller on KZread CHEERS 🍻

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks 👍

Brilliant story telling, really enjoyed this 👍🙏♥️

Glad you’re better Kevin. I really enjoyed this I didn’t know half of what happened at Agincourt but I certainly do now! Violent times indeed. Cheers.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

Battle Stack's video on Agincourt is great

I dig the practical and personal detail on this channel, as opposed to just dry facts, facts, numbers and dates... It gives a better sense of what it was to be there amd be a part of it, re: the troop's morale and motivations- living on berries and nuts, believing that they would die, wet and miserable, etc: And Henry's attention to his troops.... Very compelling. Cheers.

@emilyrauwerdink3451

2 ай бұрын

Well said!

If only I had passionate teachers like you in school . I would have been a straight A student . Thank you 🙏

What a great start to my day, thanks Kevin! Absolutely love your channel and everything you do.

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Very welcome

Thanks Kevin. Excellent account and model of this famous battle. You are a masterful storyteller.

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Cheers James 👍

We few, we happy few, We band of brothers, For he to-day that watches Kev's Friday video with me, Shall be my brother.

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

😂 love it

I have read several accounts of the battle, and there are variations; but for sure it was absolute carnage for the French

@rickbear7249

Ай бұрын

Beware the current videos and books by so-called "revisionist" historians who are attempting to rewrite history with an anti-English slant (all part of the Wokerati agenda). THIS video can be totally trusted, and Kevin never attempts to overlay politics. Excellent, as always.

I have seem Agincourt battle in several versions, but this one is definitely best! Your voice is both calming and awakening. Thank you for your work!🙂

Everything I believe I've watched my favorite video. I discover another "Favorite". You're a master storyteller . You weave the known and the unknown and bring history to life. God Bless !

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening 👍🏻

Yours is the best telling of this story and Ive heard it told many times.You bring it to life ,Kevin. Brilliant!

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, it’s a favourite of mine. 👍

The song and video of the song by OMD ,maid ,has always reminded me of the 100 yrs war, I know this was before the maid but I can’t separate it in my mind.👌

Exactly what we need on this Friday evening. Some Kevin and a story of history

@watch-Dominion-2018

2 ай бұрын

it's the afternoon here. Are you in India?

@richardstever3242

2 ай бұрын

@@watch-Dominion-2018 Good morning from Canada. It's 9:15 am here so "slob" is an Aussie.

@slob1105

2 ай бұрын

@@richardstever3242 winner winner chicken dinner

Beautiful model work.

Another homerun Kevin, you sir are one of the best story tellers I have ever heard. God bless and keep up the great work brother.

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, I will 👍

I’ve read and watched specials on this battle many times. However, watching now is the first time it’s ever come alive for me. Amazing job sir.

@thehistorysquad

14 күн бұрын

Thank you.

The models along with the storytelling are great because it helps you better visualize the mass numbers of these skirmishes and the length of those spears holy moly

Awesome vid Kevin 🙌🏽 I swear this channel is just getting better and better! You’ve done an amazing job Brother, your painting of Thomas Erpingham is incredible, you can really see the effort you’ve put in, keep it up 👌🏽

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

Great English outfit there Kev 🙂

I have see you at Warwick Castle and Sherwood a few times. My kids and myself were fascinated by your talks and bowmanship.

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Ah lovely, you may have heard this story before then 👍🏻

Yes are sir, one of the best story tellers on youtube. Between ypu wonderful models and your descriptions of the story, i am completely and utterly drawn in and see the scenes in my minds eye. Hand salute from this USMC vet!

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Many many thanks buddy, I appreciate that 👍🏻

Wow!! What can I say?? This is the episode I've been waiting for, and it certainly didn't disappoint!! I was completely mesmerised!! The narration covered everything (including Davy Gamm!! 😁😁) and the camera angles made the model army look real in close-up. At one point, I almost strung my bow to join in!! 😂😂. Can't praise this enough Kev! Simply superb!! Also, do you have a new string on your Bow? I saw it unusually strung in the background. Once again mate, superb!! Dave.

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Cheers Dave and yes we’ll spotted, it’s a new string. I haven’t forgotten about your videos, I will get to watching them, I promise 👍

@davesheppard8797

2 ай бұрын

@@thehistorysquad Er....yeah....thanks! They're rather pathetic compared to yours!! 😂😂. But I'd certainly like the opinion of a proper Bowman. Thanks again for the fantastic video! Dave.

Excellent & informative upload as per 👌🏻

"I've made a model" :D Cheers Kev, another great video

This is my favorite history channel

If only my history teachers were half as interesting as Kevin?

we love you Kevin ❤

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

😃

Mr. Hicks, sir-- I truly enjoy your joy in The Hundreds years War, Agincourt and the Only Woman For Me, is Eleanor.. 🎉☺️👍

If they had some Texans with them, they would have had plenty of fish from the English Channel! No burnings needed... We fish for food here! LOL

@richardstever3242

2 ай бұрын

You guys have a lot of fishing to do these days. Good luck from Ontario. We are cheering for you.

@BMO_Creative

2 ай бұрын

LOL I know what you mean!!! Thanks!

@libertycowboy2495

2 ай бұрын

You may fish, but this Texas boy raises cattle! 😉

@BMO_Creative

2 ай бұрын

lol Yessir! and we hunt deer! LOL

First

@watch-Dominion-2018

2 ай бұрын

not quite

@Rome.s_Greatest_Enemy

2 ай бұрын

congratulations 🥹

@watch-Dominion-2018

2 ай бұрын

he was second@@Rome.s_Greatest_Enemy

@Rome.s_Greatest_Enemy

2 ай бұрын

@@watch-Dominion-2018 alright thee I besech thee with mine congratulations 😹😹

@watch-Dominion-2018

2 ай бұрын

I wasn't first. Sort comments by new@@Rome.s_Greatest_Enemy

What an outfit Kevin, can I borrow it for St George's day lol, You sir are a Living Legend. Love you and the channel so much greatful for your history stories LOVE IT

Your words had to be said. It made me cry. My father signed himself into the army to face the German leader, the dictator Hitler, and Stalin and Mussolini and Europe and the Imperial Dictatorship of Japan. There have been 12 or more dictators since, war fighting countries. Ukraine is against overwhelming forces, with the backing of Chinese dictator, North Korea dictator, Iranian dictator, and more. Steel ripping men apart, it must be done and understood. War stopped, and peace was built, we must remember.

I love the enthusiasm of this guy. He should do some crusades if he hasn’t already. The siege of Acre, so awesome. So epic. Men were real men

@thehistorysquad

16 күн бұрын

😂 that'd mean a whole new army to paint!

I heard you say Brabant, but never heard it in a French accent. It's so cool to learn that a figure from my home province played a role in such a battle. Always lovely to learn with you Kevin, great stuff!

“And when I say persuaded 😄🗡️ he talked” that made me laugh far more than it should’ve done

Sir,you have the absolute best History Content on your channel.If it wasn’t for you and several other channels,I’d delete KZread like I have with every other Social Media platform.Thank You so much for all your hard work!!!

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks 👍

Such a fantastic story telling .. Well done Kevin 👏

@thehistorysquad

16 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Good Heavens Kevin has brought history along with his wife again, thank you!

This is so amazing!! Well done!!!!!

More amazing models!

History made interesting. I’m never bored or disappointed here. One of my favorite channels.

Thomas Erpingham - Robert Umfraville - William Bohun - Bartholomew Burghersh the younger, please do individual episodes on all these English Knights/warriors who took part in hundred yrs wars.

Kevin , I've read and seen shows on this battle , but your amazing dioramas really bring it to life ! Your efforts are very much appreciated !! Any school teacher should be showing this in class when they study this ! Have a great weekend !

@thehistorysquad

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Always a pleasure watching a new Keven Hicks video.

You are so much fun! I love your enthusiasm and your attention to detail. You’re like a little boy playing with all your “army men”. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; for he to-day that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile, this day shall gentle his condition- And gentlemen in England now a-bed shall think themselves accurs'd they were not here, and hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks that fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.