Have you noticed that everyone in British history that ever got remembered for a place had a last name that was a first name. Gordon of Khartoum, Lawrence of Arabia, Clive of India, Scott of the Antarctic, Montgomery of Alamein and a bunch of others. My wife's last name was Oliver and I thought of taking it, just so that I could be Oliver of Kota Beach, or somewhere. Nobody ever heard of a Braithwaite of anywhere.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

I like your style. Keep looking for that Braithwaote of wherever.

@waynesmith9408

Жыл бұрын

BOMBAY BOB , AFGHAN ALOWICIOUS ,

@spadebraithwaite1762

Жыл бұрын

@@waynesmith9408 Did you ever meet Dagenham Diedre? Everyone else did.

@rednaughtstudios

Жыл бұрын

There's at least one General Braithwaite in this list. Knock yourself out and bathe in the glory of your illustrious namesakes... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braithwaite_(surname)

@spadebraithwaite1762

Жыл бұрын

@@rednaughtstudios You say, "at least one General Braithwaite". How many were there, realistically? It can't have been good. I picture a lot of heavy drinking and long anecdotes.

I saw 1966’s “Khartoum” on TV, back in the 90s when I had the the flu and had a sick day from elementary school. Boy, did I have some choice words about Gladstone!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

A great film.

One of my great grandfathers was nearly caught by the Mahdists a couple of days before Abu Klea when he fell asleep during the march and his hungry camel wandered away from the column looking for food.

@CGM_68

Жыл бұрын

My Great Grandfather was in the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards Detachment of the Guards Camel Regiment.

@charlesstanger4269

Жыл бұрын

My mother smoked camels!

@noneyabusiness4006

Жыл бұрын

​@@charlesstanger4269 I'd heard that about her.

@donniedickerson8077

Жыл бұрын

My Great grandfather Sold Camels, Two Hump 🐫 strongs or the Lights with one hump 🐪 lol 😂😂

@richardcarpenter-jo5ej

11 ай бұрын

Jolly good story old chap. Jolly good.

The whole event is wonderfully covered in The Triumph Of The Sun by Wilbur Smith. Really worth reading.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@motomike3475

Жыл бұрын

I thought I'd read all of WIlburs (RIP) books, thanks for that, one of my favorite all time authors.

@philbyd

Жыл бұрын

I will

This channel is a gem for it's great coverage on these relatively obscure colonial wars. You'll find countless channels covering well trodden subjects like the world wars, but not what's covered here; especially the quick biographies on soldiers I've never heard of. Well, I've had fun learning about the characters and eccentrics from the Victorian era colonial wars!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the stories.

@stewartlancaster6155

Жыл бұрын

you are clearly not British if you have never heard of this campaign.

@Jon.A.Scholt

Жыл бұрын

@@stewartlancaster6155 up your reading comprehension. "Never heard of", as you imply, and "relatively obscure", which is what I wrote, have very different meanings. You also, didn't read or comprehend the other part of my post where I mentioned all of the random figures from the Victorian era he mentions.

@karlsenula9495

Жыл бұрын

Many of these conflicts were re-made famous by films in the 60's - this is where I (as an American) first heard fo them.

@miroslavakostic

Жыл бұрын

​@@TheHistoryChap I am glad that Brits Are no longer in Sudan. I am glad that Russians will be in Sudan and I praying God to stop brutal civil war in Sudan 😢

My Friday is made. Another exciting adventure to watch while I enjoy my lunch. The master hits another home run. As a history major in college I continue to be an avid follower many decades since. The History Chap never disappoints.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Wow, what kind words, thank you. If you want to chat history, by all means drop me a line via my website (www.thehistorychap.com)

You and your channel are truly excellent! Thank you for reviving my knowledge and now appreciation for the British army in the 19th century

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Plenty more coming your way.

True story, an Australian general was scheduled to take over a UN observation force in Sudan when South Sudan were breaking away, circa 2005. Apparently, the appointment was terminated when the Sudanese took exception with General Gordon of Australia deploying to Khartoum.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Interesting story.

@manuelbermudez211

6 ай бұрын

Was he Aboriginal Gordon ??? Just asking …

Another great episode on one of the finest history channels on youtube - can‘t wait for the next one

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support.

Excellent, very detailed. Love the passion that use in describing the story. Well done!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

Another excellent presentation, History Chap. I felt as if I were witnessing the events of this campaign, as you told it. Thank you for posting.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Very kind of you. If you like my work then please sign up for my newsletter at www.thehistorychap.com That way you won't miss any future stories.

Your video made my day. Thank you for providing this great education of British history. Love it!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Congrats on the fine delivery of this historical event. It was very intriguing and interesting to say the least. Thanks for your time and work that you put into this video which you have shared.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you found it interesting

Thanks for another great history lesson. Look forward to the next one soon.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

More on the way. Thanks for your support.

I too, enjoyed an interesting time lunching on hot german potato salad while viewing your very fine presentation on the expedition to save General Gordon. I am a subscriber, and a history major. Your enthusiasm and style are a cure for the usual dry and dusty lectures that I attended in college and viewed here on KZread. I am very impressed by your courtesy of replying to all the comments received here. Thanks for your wonderful channel. Keep up the good work.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

James, thanks for your support. I must say that responding can be very time consuming but it seems the least I can do if someone has taken the time to post a comment.

Wonderful storytelling - engaging and exciting - just the right level. Greatly appreciated - thank you

@TheHistoryChap

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching. If you join my work, please sign up for my free weekly History newsletter at www.thehistorychap.com

This is my favorite history channel to watch, keep up the great work

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Please join my Supporter's Club at www.thehistorychap.com

First time I come across your videos. I must say your videos are very entertaining and very good, I enjoy them so much. Absolutely fantastic. Thank you for making something so educational and at the same time so entertaining. You are the definitive history chap. And no less authentic too 😀👍👍👍

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Very kind of you. Glad you are enjoying.

@mahbriggs

Жыл бұрын

@The History Chap Same here! I just saw your videos today, and I am already hooked on them! Keep up the good work, I have watched four already and will in next week, probably watch another half dozen.

Excellent presentation. Well done. Thanks for posting!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

That was such a well told story, felt like i was down on the ground. Really was unaware of this part of history. Really enjoyed the dynamics being told between the varies Generals, the "thinking General", the dilemmas, the logistics, the mourning of General Gordon, giving an idea of the mood on the home front, its a very humanized way of telling the story that made the "characters" very real, and not just pages in a history book. Thank you, this as been a great epic of twist and turns. Do appreciate the mini recaps at the beginning of each video too, it does help to digest & chronologically remember events as they're occurring. Feel absolute blessed to watch these.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Very, very kind of you. Thanks.

@mahbriggs

Жыл бұрын

I first read about the siege of Khartoum back in college, but with no details or context. I next heard about the siege of Khartoum in "Gunboat! Small Ships At War" by Bryan Perritt. Now, I am somewhat hooked on the "small" wars of the British Empire!

@manuelbermudez211

6 ай бұрын

I never understood the reason for the Crimean war. Can anyone explain why it happened ? Please respond …

I've learnt more from watching the lectures from The History Chap than I ever did at school. Absolutely fascinating stuff, and I'm enjoying learning about former British military heroes.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Glad you are enjoying. Thanks for your support.

Thomas Huxley held that the two most fascinating people of his age were Charles Darwin and Charles Gordon. I highly recommend reading Gordon's notes. He was an extremely unique and capable man of his age while at the same time he was the bane of the UK military because he had a distinct tendency to avoiding war rather then trying to profit from it.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to share.

A spirited narration. Good show.

A little-known fact, Nubia or Sudan was traditionally orthodox Chistian and was conquered/ Islamized by Egypt much later than regions further north.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

This amazing chap never ceases to amaze us with his informative and without a doubt entertaining videos!His astounding use of language does not go unnoticed! Hats off for Chris Green!

@margaretkairu7418

Жыл бұрын

Sorry,I meant TO Chris Green.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Very kind of you. Thanks

@margaretkairu7418

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryChap You are astounding at what you do.

Excellent stuff as always. Thank you.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it.

Great follow-up to the earlier video about breaking the square. Thank you.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed.

All good stuff - your enthusiasm is infectious !

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks.

Well done, I've only discovered your channel and it's brilliant. I love history.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Great presentation, full of enthusiasm - great channel :)

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks. Glad you are enjoying.

Nicely presented. Thank you.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Straight to the point history! Use of maps , photos and paintings!, well done!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

So good👌these Victorian stories are excellent, keep 'em coming!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Will do. Thanks for watching.

Thanks again Chris. Most compelling! Your fan in Orlando.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Richard, thanks for your support.

Thanks for posting this history of the Sudan war's.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

Again another excellent history. Thank You

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

This was outstanding and I really enjoyed it. I loved the movie Khartoum also.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed.

Another excellent video from YTs best historian!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your vocal support.

Brilliant production , well done ! : )

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Another fantastic video and presentation

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

My great great grandfather was joint Chief Paymaster of the Army Pay Department and accompanied Wolesley on the Gordon Relief Expedition to act as paymaster to the expedition.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Fascinating. Thanks for taking the time to share your family connection to this video.

I really enjoy your lectures,thanks for your hard work.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them. Please sign up to my newsletter at www.thehistorychap.com

Another excellent and informative video!!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.

Having seen the movie Khartoum I was mildly curious as what actually happened. Then I saw the title to this video! I was not disappointed in the least. History is always been a fascination of mine and this informative video, the narration being enthusiastic instead of boring, fulfilled my curiosity! Thank you!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Please do subscribe to my YT channel. If you enjoy history then grab a copy of my British history timeline over at my website www.thehistorychap.com

Chris, another great video on the war in the Sudan!!!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks

@michaelpielorz9283

Жыл бұрын

a heartwarming story about heroic britons ,very welcomed nowdays.

Wow, great job. I think you were made to do this work. Very engaging narration.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for those kind words.

Excellent work. Thanks.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

Excellent well researched and presented 👏👏👍happy Christmas 🌲

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks. Happy Christmas to you too.

Excellent summary of the battle!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. Thank you.

Then you did it again Chris, another really good episode. And thanks for not using dramatic background music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Perhaps old school?

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

I can do "Old school". It's my British History Chap style!

Very good presentation on a part of history many know nothing about.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind comment.

Yet another enthralling and interesting upload. I've enjoyed them all. Sir, you are an historical behemoth. I salute you!!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for those kind words.

Excellent yet again. Omdurman will be fun. Churchill. His polo injury, his Mauser and charge with the 21st Lancers who’s unofficial nickname had become ‘though shalt not kill’ due to lack of active service

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Andy, I'm glad that you enjoying my videos about the Sudan campaign.

Another excellent and exciting narration....................

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support.

Great doc. thank you

@TheHistoryChap

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Excellent as usual. Thank You

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@robertsansone1680

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryChap Incidentally, William Gardner, of Gardner Gun fame, was the first firearms designer to use the term "machine gun".

another great video!!!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Excellent, as ever. Cheers.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

Good lecture and narration.

@TheHistoryChap

9 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

thanks as always

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Love to hear more about Wolseley in Canada and Ashanti!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Donald, I will cover that in the New Year.

you are great storyteller !

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Please join my newsletter at www.thehistorychap.com

Thanks Chris, another brilliant video, brilliant story telling. I had a sweat up when you were describing the rowboat passing the Sudanese guards. Keep up the brilliant work, Cheers

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew.

Amazing, thank you!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it.

Great video. thanks

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Splendidly told! When bringing Kitchners conquest of Sudan, don't forget to mention Leopold II intervention in South -Sudan at Redjaf on the Bar El Ghazal. An interesting dramatic story as well.

@nathanappleby5342

Жыл бұрын

As nice as that would be, Chris really does just British military history. Though unlikely to happen, what would also be nice is a video, History Chap quality, of the Battle of Adowa, the third Islandlwana that the world witnessed.

@johannleuckx1625

Жыл бұрын

@@nathanappleby5342 indeed. It's an interesting idea!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Emin Pasha story would be a great one. Don't want to deviate too much from British military history or I could end up going all over the show.

@johannleuckx1625

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryChap absolutely, splendid idea! Interesting Victorian figure as well. I visited the region around Lake Albert in Ituri in Congo RDC, where he had his last head quarter as govenor of the Equatoria province of the Sudan agai st the Mahadist and saved his so-called rescuer Stanley. Looking forward !

Fantastic thank you so much :)

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

My fave military history channel! Great work again, Chris and looking forward to hearing about Col. Fred Burnaby

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Very kind of you. Working on Fred Burnaby so keep your eyes peeled.

Great narration, awaiting your videos regarding Indian sepoy mutiny of 1857 or what we call First war of Independence.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Shaalvin, thanks for your kind words. Indian Sepoy Mutiny (First War of Independence) will be coming this year.

Darn, why can't I subscribe? The suspense would kill me. Ok, done, I've subscribe. Please continue! 😅

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support.

You truly are a very talented story teller, you remind me of the late, great David Rattray

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Wow, that is praise indeed. Thank you.

Great video.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Another well told yarn,great!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Love Your Way Of Presentation Only For This I Am Taking Ur Chanel's Subscription So Three Cheers Hip Hip Hurra Long Live & Remember Always The Army Traditions & Great Soldier Souls Of All Nations Who Won Or Fallen 💖💛💗 Glory For Them

@TheHistoryChap

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for subscribing. If you want to know more about British and military history, please sign up for my free weekly newsletter at www.thehistorychap.com

Another excellent video

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

Superb!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Brilliant as usual.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

The best video on this subject ever thank you. I am sure The History Guy is jealous!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind comment.

Excellent as always, keep them coming. Might i suggest the Afghan wars?

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

They are on my list. Keep with me as I research and script my videos. it takes a little bit of time :)

Very well told Sir

@TheHistoryChap

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching

Thank you Christopher, what an enjoyable adventure, stepping back in time, and to learn the true facts of Khartoum, was never taught this period of history at school.Philip

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks for the video today and I'll be glad to watch the next one on flashman that sounds like a good idea Thanks 😊

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Standing at 6 foot 4 inches and weighing in at 20 stone, Fred Burnaby really was a larger than life character.

@cameronbrown9080

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryChap don't want to bump into him in a dark ally way when he's not happy 😔

Wonderful stuff 👏 Happy New Year 😇

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Happy New Year

@AlRedsoxFan

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryChap 🙂

Chinese Gordon was one of my military heroes as a boy. Thanks for the video.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

New subscriber! Enjoy your content 💯

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing

Brilliant!!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

The most famous painting of Gordon's death, by William Joy is on display at Leeds Art Gallery and worth checking out, although I don't think they do it justice. Their one and only classical painting gallery is often filled with other, more modern displays that detract from the paintings.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

Well done, very intersting

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Watch Charlton Heston's film when he was young. After watching your two videos I really learned about the entire story portrayed. Congratulations from Brazil.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching my video, glad you enjoyed it.

Splendid sir, huzzah!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Jolly good show .....

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Another excellent video. Some amazing stories from the Victorian era with larger than life characters, brilliance, courage and blunders brought to life by these videos and the books of George Macdonald Fraser and - more recently- Robert Brightwell whose latest book “Assignment Sudan” covers the events of this video from the perspective of a character who was there!

@TheHistoryChap

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching my video & for sharing the book details.

Great job

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Listening to this excellent account I could not stop thinking about Jonesy's "don't like it up 'em' " remark from Dad's Army.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

I think I need to do a story all about Corporal Jones.

Great Fckn Story I loved it, very interesting, kept me very on edge the whole time 😀

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Very kind of you, thanks.

By taking a look at that contemporary map and one of today I finally came to the conclusion that Gordon probably could have escaped with his life way before being killed but something like that just wasn't in his character. Gordon running from the enemy, could you imagine? Nope, sure couldn't.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Think you are probably right.

@Trebor74

Жыл бұрын

Gordon was a bit of a religious but and had no intention of evacuation

@motomike3475

Жыл бұрын

It was the times. Generals promoted because of their connections, money payments and social standing and the idea of "glory". Not much changed until after WWII where the silly brits were taught a valuable lesson by Hitler and his professional generals. BTW, the American military is like that now; incompetent lifers who can't do anything else in life, all looking for the seat on the board as corporations pay them off for authorizing purchases of vastly expensive, mostly useless arms.

@advicepirate8673

Жыл бұрын

Considering that all that Gordon was supposed to do was oversee the Egyptian evacuation of Khartoum, not only could he have escaped, it seems that he outright defied his orders in order to not escape.

@motomike3475

Жыл бұрын

@@advicepirate8673 The whole British army, 90%,, were "glory hounds". More like "Simpering, privileged highly literate in Greek lap dogs.

I have just watched this video and am just blown away. Major General Sir Charles Wilson was an intellectual, not just a thinking soldier. He was one of the founders of the charity for which I used to work, the Palestine Exploration Fund. He was the leader of the British Survey Party, which, jointly with US Army Survey Party, established the boundary between the US and Canada. He was a pioneer of the mapping of Palestine. Following the Nile Expedition, he had a nervous breakdown - what we would today call PTSD. He went on to establish the Geographical Section of the General Staff, today known as Military Intelligence. He wrote books on the archaeology of Palestine, and on Jewish history.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Rupert, thanks for taking the time to add your research to these comments. Very much appreciated

Another great video! Some random thoughts and tidbits: 1) Wolseley's plan would have probably worked in April, when he devised it; by September it should have been obvious it was too late for such slow, methodic approach (especially with falling Nile making rowing through cataracts near-impossible); 2) Wilson's delay at Metemmeh was no only to collect firewood but also to conduct a full day reconnaissance to ensure safety of his command (there were rumors of Mahdist army approaching from Berber); another day was lost preparing steamers and in sorting out steamers crews because Gordon insisted no Egyptians should be returned to Khartoum, only Sudanese; 3) After being stranded in the middle of enemy territory, on Mernat Island, at one point Wilson had to contemplate killing his wounded; 4) "Beresford to the rescue" is worth big budget Hollywood movie alone; he had to repair pierced boiler at point-blank range of Wad Habeshi batteries!

@TheHistoryChap

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to share all your different thoughts. I appreciate it.

Another great History lesson, thank you for this superb work.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks fro watching.

The film Khartoum was a pretty accurate cover of proceedings, but nice to know the full account of things.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed.