What a lovely story about your stationing and your flag. Thank you much Kevin for sharing your stories and making history fun. Stay awesome and happy 👍🏻

@saraebraheem8995

2 жыл бұрын

ماال

@saraebraheem8995

2 жыл бұрын

٤ لف

@RussellTurner

Жыл бұрын

I’m addicted to this channel now. Your enthusiasm is making me fall in love with history all over again.

What a heart warming story. I'm American but I love the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, the Union Flag and all the history of a truly great people.

@Noamanos._.Machdes

2 жыл бұрын

Worst than nazis

@sugarpenny10

2 ай бұрын

More usually referred to as the Union Jack.

Thanks so much Mr. Hicks for another engrossing presentation. Re: Laura Secord, she was a real figure in (and heroine of) Canadian history, specifically the War of 1812. She warned a British garrison of an approaching American army after walking miles through thick forest (in Upper Canada, near present-day Niagara Falls). So, the chocolate company adopted her persona.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

That’s fascinating, I didn’t know that, but will look into it some more. Thanks 👍

@kinggeorgeiii7515

2 жыл бұрын

Some people may think naming a chocolate company after her is so little, but I wouldn’t be complaining if I were her. Laura Secord chocolate is absolutely delicious.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

@@kinggeorgeiii7515 we’ve never come across it in Saskatchewan, where could we find some?

@JohnMartin-yj3gv

2 жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad I think it may still be available in Ontario but i haven't seen it in years, never in BC.

Thank you for your service and for upholding the values of the British people.

This was a brief but very heartwarming story. How a flag could mean so much to someone was a foreign idea for me. Thank you Kevin for sharing it with us 💜

The first Canadian flag had the union flag as its emblem. My grandfather is Canadian with Scots heritage. I can trace the family back further when the British fought the French in North America.

@TheTrollhater

2 жыл бұрын

My great grandfather fought in new Caledonia met his wife there and returned to Kent UK. Where he became PC number 1 in the Kent constabulary..

@kinggeorgeiii7515

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. One was a lieutenant and fought at the Battle of Quebec (British, another was a drummer in the French Army, and I have many more.

@moonbaby6134

2 жыл бұрын

Hawaii still has it.

Thanks Kevin it's great to hear from people that know the difference between what flags represent and what they mean to people, I used to put up a quad of flags over a memorial to English, Dutch, American and (because of the rules) Australian, submariners. As a result I almost fell into the trap of becoming a flag nerd, not because of the nations involved, but for the people that hold them dear. Clearly your Turkish friends loved you mightily to for ever connect the Union flag to your good self. Huge respect too you. 🙂🇦🇺🏴‍☠️

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Karl 👍🏻

How you get through that story without breaking down in tears is beyond me. I am so happy to have found your channel. Salute from an American Marine!!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, I’ll let you into a secret, it took a LOT of takes 😉

Kevin, once again you have hit the ball out of the park... What a wonderful story, one that should stand as a testement to the British people in these days of diminishing national identity and removal of tradition. This is a prime example of why Britain was great and so well respected in the world. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Joe 👍🏻

These are the type of videos that are my favorite of yours, Kevin. The stories from your past are great. My favorite was the one about you sitting in your bush in Ireland, until you found out it wasn’t your bush at all. I laughed so hard. Thank you for all these really genuine stories, top notch!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! 👍🏻

A beautiful story about a beautiful flag form a beautiful country. Thank you Kevin I would love to hear more.

As a Turk this story honored me, greetings from Turkey. I love your videos.

Thank you for sharing your story with us, Kevin! And thank you for your service. I have always thought that the Union Flag was one of the most interesting of all designs. Looking forward to the next video.... Cheers!

I need more Kevin, More about you and your stories! Your history lessons are bar none, but YOUR history lessons are fantastic. What a fascinating life you’ve had, I wish I could sit down with a cold beer and ask you questions for hours.. From a military family from across the pond, thank you for your service!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Gosh, thanks very much! Cold beer & history chat, what could be better 👍🏻

Thanks for the video - lovely story. One of my first jobs as a midshipman on a Frigate was to oversee the flying of flags, including the Union Jack from the jack staff, on leaving Portsmouth harbour. I went forward with two ratings who fixed the flag to the halyard and hoisted it onto the staff and off we went. After passing the Admiralty offices at the entrance to the harbour I was called to the bridge where the Captain reprimanded me for putting the Union Jack up, upside down! It was a prank by the ratings - who knew what they were doing - and I've never forgotten which way up the flag goes... Wellington, Kipling, Churchill and Lt Chard at Rorkes Drift all called it the "Union Jack" so that's OK with me.

Lovely story Kevin, always a joy to listen to. However I must commend you on your Turkish pronunciation, the way you perfectly said Onbaşı caught me off guard. It goes to show you genuinely cared for these people, greetings from a Turk in London.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, teşekkür ederim 👍

@AdamOwenBrowning

2 жыл бұрын

From a Brit with Turkish family - I respect it also. This man needs more subscribers. His content is so informative, more comprehensive and in-detail than many other history channels, without sacrificing any humour!

My union flag goes up this week on my old Victorian cast iron lampost freshly painted with black gloss paint celebrating the Queens platinum jubilee.Thanks for the flags history lesson greetings from South Yorkshire 🇬🇧

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Nice, thank you 👍🏻

Great story Kevin. Life isn't always about looking ahead. It's about glancing back and remembering the wonderful people you've met on the journey.

@tedgreen6

11 ай бұрын

Beautiful.

You can learn so much from a person like this that loves the subject of history & can make it interesting. School teachers should be more like this.

Very touching story at the end. I've lived in Cyprus as a child, loved the place and the Turkish were the warmest most welcoming people.

Thank you for sharing this story, Kevin! Your way of telling is such a joy to listen to. I am so glad I found your channel

I have a flag that I carried with me on my first combat mission as part of the GWOT. (More or less smuggled it aboard the jet. A mere 26.3 hours later I was back at base and ready for a nap! Those missions were brutal on us, but that was just part of the job. Having been based in (mostly flavors of the Commonwealth) "foreign lands," I give the proper respect to the local flag. It is the right thing to do. But nothing compares to the Stars and Stripes. It symbolizes my home. It is a thing of honor that demands reverance, and sober reflection upon what has been done in its name. Did we have slavery? Yes, and it was in contradiction to our founding principles. The framers of our government laid the foundation for the end of slavery (including some who owned slaves), and fought a Civil War to end it. Racism? Sexism? Name it, and we have done it wrong. And then we worked to make it right. The Constitution of the United States of America starts thus: "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity..." To form a more perfect Union? Not perfect, but more perfect than we were before. That means we get the privilege to work every day to make it better. That is why I love my Flag. I want it, and the Nation it represents, to be something my children can love too. Long live the Republic. Peace to our Allis, and better sense to our Enemies. 😉

We got the little flag cut out at school in the 1960s. Everyone got one. Seeing it again after 56 years brings back memories.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

How lovely, 👍🏻

The original version didn't have the Cross of Saint Patrick until about 200 years after creation of the flag of Great Britain. It's also one if the few flags with the length being double the height, although can also be found in 3:5 height to length ratio. Most other flags are in the proportion 2:3.

My poor welsh ancestors always forgotten when it comes to history

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, my Welsh ancestors too 😉

My buddy Davey who lives in Tennessee right now would love this video. He loved to put it on weapons in Call Of Duty so he could Smite his enemies in the field.

I wasn't expecting to shed a tear, but shed a tear I did. What a life you've led, sir.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Ha, it took a lot of takes to get that end bit 😉. Thanks for watching

@ryans756

2 жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad Hahaha. Understood 😉

I was also in the UK Armed Forces, Army as were generations of my family before me. We always referred to the flag as the Union Jack. At the Union of the Crowns in 1603, James (French Jacques for James, and he signed his proclamation as Jacques) devised the flag as you recount. Now with James (Jacques) accession to the crown of England, as well as Scotland, the French referred to it as the "Union Jacques" Union of James and I believe that is where the Union Jack came from but Union Flag is also acceptable. Excellent story and the Bovril company also have some charming information on the subject.

thumbs up. much respect you've had quite a career. as a child i simply thought it was the prettiest flag and felt off when it was replaced. thank you for the history. 2 years is longer than my 6 months there. i respected the turks i met more. i remember arriving in nicosia and being trucked to kyrenia. about every 300 yds was a roadblock and a bren gun at least. when we left six and a half months later there were only a few road blocks. i was invited to a british base to a christmas party that year and brits are a amazing bunch. i hadn't thought of it in years they were very cordial and outgoing. much respect to an outsider. i saw small towns in ruin from fighting. saw people eating out of our slop barrels from the mess and competing with dogs for a bit of meat or potatoe. one man had clothes fashioned from sand bags. i never saw such poverty. cyprus is a beautiful place. people still live in the castle town of famagusta. you must have seen a lot in the military police. now i am remembering to much to write. back to the flag i was born under. there has been plenty in canada that have no love for britain it not being there ancestral home. so the flag went for the present one. the odd time i hear get rid of the govenor general representing the queen. it is my favorite flag. god bless

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Good one, thanks Gary. Were you born a Brit then, or have Brit ancestry?

@garychynne1377

2 жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad hi kevin thank you. i was born in belloram newfoundland in 1945. newffie was a colony of britain at that time so i guess i'm a colonial brit. my father was a colonial policeman called a ranger. he got a citation from the king once for walking 50 miles to bring back 3 escaped prisoners. poor dad caught up to them on a railway track. one young fella began to cry. dad took out his pistol and said they had to come back. he was not a mean man. one granfather was a scott robertson. one was welsh chynne. the williams were all english. i must tell another dad story. my mother said once this is the kind of policeman your father was. he arrested a young guy for stealing fishing nets. my mom was at the little jail and dad went to the store and got her a ice cream which was a rarety in 1945. the young prisoner said what is that i've never seen that before. so my dad went and got the young guy a ice cream. my mom said that is the kind of policeman your father was. sounds like a pretty nice guy i said. now i remember to many stories. he was not a mean man. to much writing again. thank yew kevin. take care gare

That was a beautiful story. I’m an American flying the Union Jack in celebration of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. It’s a beautiful flag. I want to look up the one with the Wales Dragon.

What a beautiful story. You know that you changed their lives for the better. Yet you were so humble about it

He wasn’t a Scotsman he was a traitor. Fellow scot 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

A wonderful, heartfelt story. It gives me faith that despite the suffering and turmoil around the world there's hope.

Thankyou Kevin, my dad was in the Australian Navy and always has his Aussie Flag Raised, Loved the story Mate.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Haha, 🇦🇺 thanks Adam

What an wonderful story, thank you for being the kind of man to make a difference.

Thank you for your service, Kevin. From an American Army retiree, to another soldier.

Wales never agreed to be incorporated into England during the act of annexation. It's ironic that the oldest standard of Britain has zero representation on the flag. Enjoyed your presentation and Heddwch in the ancient tongue of the indigenous British, which means PEACE.

Aww what a lovely touching story. Had tears in my eyes, im a sucker for stories like these. You have felt very proud.

We had similar booklets when I was in the Boy Scouts more years ago than I care to remember. I'm 71 now! Yet another great video Kevin, thanks.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

That’s a really clever little thing. I’m not sure how well the hand of Ulster will go down in N.I., especially as the Sinn Féin look likely to be the majority party for the first time. Kevin you are an amazing person who hides your light under several bushels. Though it’s not much, I’m truly proud to be a Patreon of this amazing channel. My friend, who I’ve previously mentioned was an MP was stationed in Hong Kong, he has similar feeling towards the people there and is fighting for those who served this country to be recognised.

@mkgaming5823

2 жыл бұрын

Sinn féin even in power will face heavy resistance, Everyone knows they still have ties to the IRA and since the IRA are still planting car bombs so the horrors of the IRA is still constantly fresh on the mind.

What a lovely testament to your kindness shown to people!

From one red cap to another great story keep it up

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy, will do!

I'm not British but man. Do I love this channel. An American and an U.S ARMY soldier keep it up man love your content.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! I was attached to the US army in the 70s, I had my first cheeseburger and learned a lot about M16s 😉

My dad was a tenth royal hussar dessert rat and we lost him 30 years ago. I do miss all those debates we used to have. I remember the Magna Carta being so important to him he drove me all the way to see it in the 80's. I do miss his conversation. God bless you Kevin and thank you, your doing a great job.

Amazing that you have too teach people this .

Amazing story about your Turkish friends. You truly are a gem Kevin. I could listen to your adventures for hours

Another absolutely terrific personal story Kevin ! You certainly are an interesting chap ! You must have been filled with such emotion and pride at receiving such a precious gift from those Turkish friends under your command . Lovely story ! I had at one time , that very same British Flag history piece from the Laura Secord museum, I must hunt it up again. Cheers 👍👍👍

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Mike 👍🏻

Hi Kevin. Cousin Sarah here. Really enjoyed your video, very interesting. Was looking at you and got a picture of our Tony, where he looks your double. Hope you're keeping well x x x x x

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah, good to see you here, thanks for watching. I'm doing well and hope you are too 👍🏻

Since Australia has British ancestry and heritage, the Union Flag/Jack is part of the Australian Flag, it also features white stars on a blue background forming the southern cross, and another white seven pointed star under the Union Flag that represents the states and territory of Australia.

Wow Kevin, your story had me silent and listening in awe. What a special event must that have been.

I've just discovered your videos and I so love the way you put your heart and soul into every one. Thank you so much for this wonderful content.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Can I say thank you for being you I am born in England moved to Australia when I 1970 and love your channel history is everything it's who we are and where we come from and you are amazing the places your been and the impact you've made on this world from your time in Ireland to being a policeman and evern your time at Nottingham and Warwick castle which I've had the pleasure of seeing you there is all I can say is thank you you are a legend and I mean that in the nicest of ways if ever you come to Western Australia please let me know I'd love to meet you thank you again hope this finds you happy and healthy

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Wow Graham, thank you so much!! I have a grandfather buried in Perth, and other relatives kicking around there so who knows 👍

A wonderful story Kevin, thanks for sharing. I really enjoy thehistorysquad.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Phil 👍🏻

Thank you Kevin. Your flag has a nice story behind it. These pieces are enjoyable and I’m learning a lot.

Another great video. I love the channel and the variety of topics and the interesting way that you present them.

Lovely Kevin, we really appreciate your little gems of history

As an American, whenever I start hearing about the British monarchy, my eyes kinda roll back in my head. Like, I need to remember presidents, I can't be bothered with someone else's leadership. But you make it more palatable, Kevin :)

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks 👍🏻

With such a design, I knew there had to be a complex answer. Always wondered, thank you for the explanation.

Wow!! What a story. Only learned the other day between the difference between the Union Flag and Union Jack... Wich stopped me in my tracks as I never knew... Well as they say... Every Day Is a School Day.

Flags are interesting. Most dont realize that the confederate flag from the US Civil War looks the way it does b/c the south is mainly populated by Welsh & Scots-irish people. So you get the crosses of Andrew and Patrick w/ the stars of the southern states. Things get even more interesting when you get into why the colors for so many countries are red, white & blue. That story goes all the way back to ancient Egypt.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating, thank you 👍🏻

Laura Secord is roughly Canada's answer to Paul Revere.That is a NEAT little pamphlet.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we thought so too, thanks for watching 👍🏻

@kinggeorgeiii7515

2 жыл бұрын

And both from Massachusetts lol.

The cypress story was amazing and touching

Wonderful Story Kevin! Thank You sir

Kevin, I love the passion you have for each of your videos. You’re one of my favourite channels on KZread. I see in my subscriptions that you have a new video, and I feel like it’s Christmas (I’m 59M pathetic) morning! Just can’t wait to see what wisdom you’re going to bestow upon us! Love your channel and what you do brother! Keep up the great work!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Paul, I will do 👍🏻

Always a pleasure to listen you Thank you

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening

Getting caught up on some of your videos. This one was truly amazing

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Welcome back Michael, glad you liked this one. That last story took so many takes 😜

Every country needs a Kevin Hicks!

What a lovely thing, so cleverly made!

Another wonderful story . Love this channel . Nice work Kevin .

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! Cheers James 👍🏻

again kevin you made my day. ty great video.

I look forward to every upload of a new "film" from this channel. They are excellent.

I'm glad your channel is blowing up, this is always fascinating.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😃

another great story kevin! love hearing about your career, hopefully there's more to come! cheers

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, more to come!

That was a tear jerker 😢

Kevin, love these stories and your channel! Keep up the great work!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Wonderful story. How great to know you made/are making a difference.

The Union Flag is in the top left corner of the State of Hawai'i flag, representing the close relationship between the Hawaiian monarchy and British monarchy. Thank you for explaining the flag. ❤

I bloody love your channel Kevin! The way you tell stories is truly captivating! I look forward to your next great vid! Much love from the Isle of Wight!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jacob - I love the Isle of Wight, a beautiful place 👍🏻

another top tale - quite an emotional story. Great job as always team Hicks :-)

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, cheers JD, it took a lot of takes at the end 😜

You are one amazing storyteller and seem to have and continue to touch many peoples lives. Only found your channel yesterday and subscribed on the first video. Great stuff mate.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you very much and welcome to the channel 👍🏻

Thank you for making and sharing this video about the union flag. I was totally unaware of its story. And what a lovely story right at the end of your video. True friendship is rare to find.

@thehistorysquad

23 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Such a wonderful Gentleman in Kevin. I enjoy each film.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul

I never knew that about the flag. I had often wondered about it. Thanks for sharing that & your war stories. Cheers mate.

Absolutely excellent presentation. Thank you for your service it is deeply appreciated! God bless

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Wonderful - Kevin ....

Such a sweet and moving story....

thank you very much Kevin you tell great true storys

Subscribed always loved history and still do came across your channel randomly and know im hooked 😀😀😀😀

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent, thanks for subbing 👍🏻

Oh sure ambush me in the old feelings this morning. Well done once again. I get excited seeing anything new that you post. Well and good, cheers and keep em coming

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! 👍🏻

Wow what a great bit of your own history and a great way to show and explain the various layers of the flag; makes me wonder why we don't do this here in the UK with a little booklet.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's a cute pamphlet. 👍🏻

Truly a beautiful story of the other side of war we all to often never hear about thank you once again for sharing such a beautiful story from your amazing life ill be on edge waiting for the next one

I've been listening to your videos all morning, it's fantastic stuff and you Sir are a national treasure!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Im going to enjoy this one!

Thank you Kevin! So interesting, as usual. Thank you for sharing your personal military memories. The Cyprus story was especially moving. Also, I'd known of the crosses of St. Andrew and St. George, but not not that St. Patrick's cross was the third cross on the Union flag. Well done.

Congratulations Kevin, great memories I'm sure. Great story also. I am so glad you shared it with us.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, that last bit took few takes for sure 😉

My Ancestors were Geraldines, the red X most people call the saint patricks cross representing Ireland, ( now Northern Ireland) is actually the FitzGerald / Geraldine/ Desmond family crest. They were cousins to the Twdyrs via Rhys Nest. The Geraldine dynasty is a fascinating bit of research.

Great story, thank you for your service

This man is such a good story teller

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you both 👍🏻

Fantastic Vid Kevin sir. You are a legend!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jeff 👍🏻

Great story! We hear so much negativity today, stories like yours are a ray of sunshine. Cheers from the Pacific Northwest!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening again Allen 👍🏻