As a retired military man, you can imagine just how bad this effects me! Absolutely disgraceful that these men, who performed as hero's during what had to be one of, if not, the most, dramatic fight against probably the most overwhelming odds, in which any group of men were able to be victorious. Even today, we see our Vets, homeless, with PTSD & not getting the help they deserve. I want to commend the "History Chap" on this outstanding video. I saw the movie when it came out, watch it whenever I can, because, it shows the determination, bravery & ingenuity, of a small group of men, holding firm against tremendous odds & come out "alive" & victorious! Tom USMC

@TheHistoryChap

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment

"It is Tommy this and Tommy that and it's Tommy how's your soul. But it's thin red line of hero's when the drums begin to roll"-R Kipling

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting.

@bullwinkle5445

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryChap Thanks but you made a worthy video. These VC receivers remind me a lot of Ira Hays

@g4joe

Жыл бұрын

Yes I'll never forget what's his name.

@bullwinkle5445

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelwhisman Do you prefer soldiers who decide where and when they will fight?

@SNP-1999

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelwhisman Then you can ask the same question pertaining to any white person in South Africa, not just British soldiers.

I have always been fascinated by the Battle of Rork's Drift, and been inspired by the raw bravery of how under 100 British soldiers could take on and defeat over 4,000 brave Zulus, held together by the leadership of their officers and their own discipline & training. On a recent visit to India, I found the grave of Gonville Bromhead in Allerabad - it was covered in growth so I paid the locals to remove all the rubbish & brushwood and hence return this brave VC winner to the sunlight; it was an honour so to do

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Wow, that is one of the graves I haven’t been too. So much British military history has some sort of connection to India.

@Digmen1

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thats amazing, and well done

@BobBelson

Жыл бұрын

Bravo Sir..

@adamp5879

10 ай бұрын

Il be visiting his grave in December. Aside from Scheiss obviously it will be the last Rorkes drift VC winners grave I have left to visit.

@samrodian919

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for honouring him, as he like all the others deserved it.

EXCELLENT !!! Britain has a long history of treating its heroes and soldiers very badly from Waterloo until today !

@TheHistoryChap

7 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, you are right

Frederick Hitch VC is a relative of mine, and Frederick is a common middle name in our family. Just to fill in a couple of gaps for you 🙂, the story about being robbed of his VC has always been taken with a pinch of salt within the family for reasons too numerous to go into here, he had nine children who survived out of childhood one of which he called Victoria and one of his granddaughters was still alive in the 1980s living in the white city area of London where my branch of the family come from. Another branch left the UK and settled in America. Right up until the 1990s if your surname was Hitch and you Excelled at school then the British army came recruiting. It's my understanding that the regiment now has both the original VC and the reissued one although I never followed that information up because I myself left the UK 20 years ago.

@davethebrahman9870

Жыл бұрын

He did very well in that fight.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to comment.

@leanatale7251

Жыл бұрын

Living in the uk today feels like being transported back to Rorkes Drift

@davethebrahman9870

Жыл бұрын

@@leanatale7251 Yeah, but without any officers or Martini Henrys.

@jkjhkerbybargoedmidglamwal9282

Жыл бұрын

Then you can feel justly proud This old soldier 🫡 his memory. Whilst ive reservations about Britain being there at all is besides the point ......He Was one Brave Man who 🫡🇬🇧🫡

Robert Jones is my Great Great Great Grandfather. A source of great pride within the family, and also us being a long standing military family, (Every generation has served and unfortunately been to war). A final point, contrary to popular belief it wasn't the South Wales Borderers who fought at Rorke's Drift, it was actually the Warwickshire Regiment. They became the South Wales Borderers 2 years after the Zulu war was over. History was brought forward in the film because Stanley Baker was Welsh and he wanted more "Welshness" in the film.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Matthew, thank you for sharing your family story. You are right about the regimental name ( they only became the SWB in 1881). Stanley Baker gave it a Welsh spin whereas the reality was that they were in the minority (actually as many Irish as Welsh fighting there!)

@kendignam6892

Жыл бұрын

You.must be very proud🙏

@matthewjones9565

8 ай бұрын

@@kendignam6892 We're all very proud. I took my children to the Imperial War Museum where his medal is on display, even my 10 year old daughter who has no interest in history, "Because it's boring", teared up a little. I have 10 medals of my own which mean very little to me if I'm honest. All they do is remind me of things that I'd rather forget, but I'm incredibly proud of him and to be related to him.

@hughblackwood8231

8 ай бұрын

They might mean very little to you, and I don't know you, but as one former Welsh soldier to another - well done, da iawn.@@matthewjones9565

@kevinkenny6975

8 ай бұрын

Yes you are correct. I'm from Warwickshire and love military history and especially the zulu wars. I found this out a few years ago but nobody seems to know as they just refer to the film.

As ever, a very informative video. The British Army has a poor record on the care of it's heroes and veterans. My uncle was a prisoner of the Japanese in Burma and for the rest of his life he suffered terribly from the effects of malaria, malnutrition and the barbaric Japanese guards who pulled out his fingernails as a punishment. He received no psychological treatment upon returning home and turned to drink on many occasions in his attempts to ward off his demons. Thankfully the army of today seems to understand PTSD.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that very personal story. The army might not get it 100% right now but I guess the support (& understanding of PTSD) is better than in the past. If you haven’t already, please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzread.info Chris

@TheMachines

Жыл бұрын

Same with my grandfather , he died from malaria after Burma. No help, no recognition. Nothing.

@artcoffey

Жыл бұрын

MY father's cousin was taken prisoner by the Japanese in Singapore and spent about four years working on the building of the Burma Railway in Thailand. He was forced to bury his friend alive after his friend had been tortured...

@mairiconnell6282

6 ай бұрын

@@TheHistoryChap the understanding of PTSD is worldwide now and fully scientifically documented. However, the Army's response is to medically discharge sufferers, before Pension Pay outs. Therefore, many suffer in silence just to get that pension hop off point. Recognising and proper response is a miss match sadly.

I was aware that some of the VC repients fell on desperate times after the battle I had no idea of the scale of it though, another cracking video nonetheless, well done.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I'm glad that you enjoyed it. If you haven’t already, please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzread.info

@husker0415

Жыл бұрын

Well done indeed! Keep up the excellent work, History Chap.

@jurgschupbach3059

8 ай бұрын

the Gifts of a feudalistic class system are always giving

As a welshman and a vet of 2 royal welsh who's predecessors were at rorks drift I just want to say thank you (diolch) for bringing this incredible moment in British/welsh history to life again and 11 V.C not bad atall

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

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@clementjones7277

Жыл бұрын

The 2 Jones are related to me! My father Wilfred Jones came to Canada 1900. He served I ww1.

@eturfrey

7 ай бұрын

As you are probably aware then being a veteran, it was the 2nd Warwickshire Regt at Rorke’s Drift. Of which there were Welsh, English and some Irish.

@JacquelineFox-xo6jn

7 ай бұрын

See? ❤

@trigger399

5 ай бұрын

​@@clementjones7277 William Jones was English, born in Bristol.

I used to visit Hitch's grave quite often as it's near my old home in Hammersmith. It's certainly a very impressive monument to a brave man and believe the small white stone plaque with a VC engraved into it on the right of the photo was stolen once or twice, which is a pretty sick thing to do in my opinion, but was replaced from time to time. Incidentally, the part of 'Surgeon Reynold' was played in the movie by the actor Patrick Magee, who was the father of a very good friend of mine and also lived fairly close to the cemetery.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Eric, you are right about Hitch's memorial being impressive. Nice to hear about your connection to the film too. Chris kzread.info

Thank you. I visited both battlefields, Isandlwana and Rorkes Drift at the end of 1995 and it was a moving experience. To see the the area they fought in and stood their ground was amazing but the overwhelming feeling was, what on earth were they doing there? It's remote but back then it must of felt like the end of the earth, a differing attitude back then as it was all about conquest. There was a guy tending the hospital site when we got there who first ask me was I a relative (no) as that was the only type of people who visited at that time, and also asked did I know where all 11 were buried? No I didnt but now you have answered that question.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I have helped Jerry.

@GrannySea

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryChap Some years ago I was reading a copy of "Country Life" or some other glossy in the doctor's waiting room, I came upon an article about Rorke's Drift, and it was said that various artefacts, like tunic buttons, belt buckles, etc were still being picked up off the battlefield - the local chidren would scavenge for items and then sell them to the tourists!

@m.o.1648

7 ай бұрын

​​@@GrannySeaYes, on the Isandlwana battlefield you can still find buttons, badges, buckles, metal remnants of rifles, bayonets and spears. The bodies of the people that died on the battlefield remained where they fell untouched. Even today you need permission from the local Zulu chief to go onto the actual battlefield. A bit of trivia as well. Some of the buttons, buckles and badges on the tunics of the casts uniforms in the movie Zulu. We're actually authentic items found at Isandlwana. Plus originals were used to cast and recreate items for the other uniforms.

Agree, that regi museum in Brecon is excellent! When I was on an exchange with the Brit Army in Catterick in 2012 , I visited Brecon and went walking in this beautiful area. It was interesting as I was always getting mistaken for a Gurkha. I should explain ( I did not know this before I went there) that the Gurkhas form a big part of the ? battle school which I think is based near the town (?). Consequently ,there are a number of ex-Gurkha soldier run businesses in the town, including several excellent eateries, which I am sure you noticed. I'm Australian, but my ancestors were from Malaya and of course the slouch hat is our standard head dress. Thus=easy to be mistaken for a Gurkha, although I must say Gurkhas are the finest group of men to be confused with, if one has the choice! And whilst I am here: thankyou for your videos and please keep them coming- indeed, I have subscribed!

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Great story, Ron :) Yes, I did notice a few Gurkha restaurants in Brecon! Thanks for subscribing. Chris

@vanpallandt5799

Жыл бұрын

Great comment and an antidote to some of the bile on YT re the only real Australians are white etc..same claims made re Kiwis and Yanks of course, as apparently if you dont create a country etc and develop it, you lose any claim to it..kind of like taking over that old house with the overgrown lawn and evicting the owner on a "you didnt do much with it, so its mine now" basis

@eclipse7436

7 ай бұрын

You will find them in every garrison town, great allies but dangerous enemies, had many gurkhas I could call friends!

Fantastic video thank you. I often think of Private Henry Hook when visiting The British Museum but wasn’t aware he died so soon after retirement. It’s also sad how he was portrayed in Zulu, so different from the truth. However here’s to all these brave men.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

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@manonamountain

Жыл бұрын

As much as he was portrayed, a bit of a 'bad lad', Hooky was everyones favourite, when i was a kid!

@robj4881

Жыл бұрын

It's so wrong that he was portrayed that way in the film. He was a decent man but at least the film got his courage and bravery right.

This was so interesting. It answered a question for me. I figured that those who had served in such horrific battles would have PTSD, and you confirmed that belief for me.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

While working in South Africa between 1993 and 1995, I visited Rourkes drift on my way back to Pretoria from a visit to Durban. I remember how remote the site was, and how the hill overlooking the Hospital area where the Zulu's first fired on the troops must have been terrifying. I do not think many people visited the site. I bought some postcards from a guy who I surpose "looked after" the place and took some photo's. I got into my car and continued with my journey. It was'nt until I saw this video by accident that I recalled my experience. I think I am a slightly better person for my visit. Thanks for making this video, it was really interesting to me.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your personal link to the battlefield. Glad you enjoyed my video. kzread.info

Brilliant! Thank you for keeping their memory and all their brothers in arms heroism alive.

@TheHistoryChap

10 ай бұрын

Nice words. Glad you liked the video.

Very stalwart & courageous Men, who all deserve to be remembered. Some - in later life - fell upon hard times or were sadly, but very understandably, haunted by the hugely traumatic events of that fateful Day… Your admirable desire to seek out & relate a little of their individual tales, did them all proud, Chris. Thank you & well done… 🤝

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for those poignant words and for your support. It was quite special visiting some of the graves.

Back in the 1980s I was employed as a civilian ship's captain by the Ministry of Defense (Royal Corps of Transport-Army Dept). We ordered a dozen or so 15 metre fast patrol boats, which were to be employed around the UK coast as range safety craft. All the craft were named after George Cross or Victoria Cross recipients. One of these craft was named the James Dalton VC, who fought at Rorke's Drift. A fitting honour for a brave soldier.

@TheHistoryChap

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing that memory

I was in both the royal engineers (there's a building in Gibraltar barracks called Chard V. C.) and the royal regiment of Wales during my time in the army. Even though I have been told of those events, the bravery of the men there never ceases to amaze me. Keep up the good work with your videos (this is the 6th video in a row of yours I've watched).

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for those kind words.

Seeing the movie " ZULU " when I was seven years old sparked an interest in the British Army during Victorian times which brought me to this channel . Thank you for all the hard work you put in doing the research and making these videos . God bless you and stay safe.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for those very kind words.

Hi , this is one of my favourite episodes in military history , the way you presented this video was brilliant ,I love your channel , please keep it up .

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Linda. Just in case you haven't already done so, please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzread.info Chris

Pte Robert Jones has the same name as myself. I was very saddened to find out many years ago that he took his own life. The good news in this video is that he did marry and had five children with his wife. They were all brave people at that battle. They should be remembered and respected for their courage against overwhelming odds.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to comment.

Thank you very well put together. It is impossible to even try and imagine the terror and fear of that attack at Rorkes Drift, and then as many heros are, forgotten by society. So once again thank you for taking the time to research and out this video together.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

it's my pleasure. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. kzread.info

Excellent video. These men were all extraordinary soldiers and they deserve to be remembered

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

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Very well done and interesting ... incredibly sad how most of the lads ended up. There's a socialogy study in that for sure,

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for those words

Brilliant video thanks you sir I'm a proud irishman proper irish ,irish is my first language I was sux weeks old when my parents left me here in ireland while they continued to work in England where I had been born * guys and St thomas's) times back where tough and my parents where trying and succeeded in building a hone for me and two later my sister ,I've always been proud of the land of my birth The United Kingdom and you regularly reinforce that pride thank you

@conlaiarla

2 жыл бұрын

You are a strange individual.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

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Outstanding video and information. The gallantry, heroism, and sacrifice of these brave men shall never be equaled.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words

Some sad stories from some of the bravest.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

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I must say I truly enjoyed this episode you produced because too often you never hear about what happens afterwards. It was really awesome to learn about what happened after the battle I also have great respect for the way you defended the reputations some of the heroes of rorke's drift. Well-done, sir and kudos to you.

@TheHistoryChap

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

@user-jo2kj3mi1b

3 ай бұрын

If it was. Not.for.youpeople we.would.never.have know n about these facts

@ The History Chap. I would say the film 'Zulu' has been a huge influence on our generation, I bet you watched it when you were but a wee lad like me! And what a movie!

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

I did indeed. The Zulu arrival is still a fantastic piece of cinema.

@ronti2492

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryChap Agree! It is one of the best scenes in movie making from the last century with the music , especially the drum really 'making' the scene!

Absolutely an excellent video capturing the humanness of the men involved. You are right when you say that it is sad. Kipling was right: "Lest we forget."

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

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There is a charity shop in Doncaster on the lakeside shopping centre.All proceeds go to look after VC recipients graves.Entirely run by volunteers. Go and visit if you can,they sell some great stuff! By the way,I think Steven Illingworth should have been awarded a VC during the Falkland war.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Michael, thanks for the info. Do you know the name of the shop? Hope you are enjoying my videos and if you are please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzread.info

@michaeldevanney4796

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryChap Victoria Cross Trust shop,Lakeside village. Doncaster. I believe there is also one in York.

@andrewtate8303

Жыл бұрын

@@michaeldevanney4796 thanks for the info I will visit the shop next time I go Yorkshire outlet .

What a truly wonderful video. And you are spot on to call the Brecon museum the spiritual home of the 24th Foot, as it was the recruiting base for the outfit even though the HQ was elsewhere. Was it Warwickshire? In those days, of course, it was common for the actual HQ to be nowhere near the recruitment base. This was why there were so many Welshmen in the outfit, one, I know, from Cwmbran. The regiment was later renamed the South Wales Borderers. My father, grandfather and Great uncle all fought under that badge in the second and first world wars. My dad’s record was classed as exemplary. My grandad won the Military Medal in the trenches in France,

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your family links to the South Welsh Borderers. If you haven’t already, please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzread.info Chris

@randwickbelle

Жыл бұрын

Sgt William Allen VC was a Great Uncle on my father side he was from Northumberland probably Alnwick.

Excellent as always. Very sad what happen to many of these heros. I served as a U.S. Marine more than fifty years ago and I was very moved by this. A warrior is a warrior regardless of nation or politics and I respect the warriors. I enjoy your videos very much sir! This has moved me to give financial support for your superb work.

@TheHistoryChap

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to comment.

Many thanks for this wonderful insights of these hero's lives. So sad that nothing has changed when soldiers return home. Rest in peace

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Thank you for sharing this. Truly sad how events too often destroy those who survive them later in life

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

The bands never stop playing and they are always remembered. I can tell you that’s a fact. Just found your channel and a big thumbs up.

@TheHistoryChap

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. Please subscribe to my channel.

You just got a new subscriber with that. Like many a young English lad Zulu blew me away when I saw it. I'm from Hackney and often pop down the British museum mostly for the classical Greek exhibition and I was amazed to learn from you that Hooky worked those corridors and halls that I walk down, given the place an extra historical narrative for me. It was sad but also unsurprising that they suffered PTSD, a friend of mine slept in his car with his dogs for a year on his return from Afghanistan as he just couldn't settle. Kipling and the men at Rourkes would have understood that I think. "When your left for dead on Afghanistan's plains, roll to your gun and blow out your brains" I've probably misquoted Rudyard there, but you get the drift. Off to check out your piece on the actual battle now. Ta.

@TheHistoryChap

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the subscription and I totally sympathise with your thoughts on PSTD

We visit both sites Rorkes Drift & Isandlwa as often as we can. Very moving experience every time.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Very long time since I visited Zululand but the graves in England and Wales were poignant in their own right.

Another excellent video, Chris, thank you. I daresay that many of the other participants there - the often forgotten non-VC winners - also fell on hard times.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I think we can assume they did.

Excellent presentation, as are every one of yours I viewed. I must point out, however, that a soldier doesn't "win" valor awards, he earns them, he is awarded them, but you may win a contest or lottery, that term is generally inappropriate in this context. I say this with respect as a retired US Army Warrior.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts and kind words. By the way, if you haven’t already, please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzread.info

Thank you for making this video, it’s very interesting and I’ve learnt a lot. I’m a descendant of Cpl William Allen and I’ve been trying to learn more about him and the people at Rorke’s drift. Thanks again keep up the hard work.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Elliot. Have you been to his grave in Monmouth? By the way, if you haven’t already, please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzread.info

@TheWoodyman95

2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t yet, I’m planning to go this summer and I’m hoping to visit the Welsh borderers museum as well. Yes just subscribed, I look forward to watching more of your videos.

Fascinating, and sad stuff. Thank you for a very informative video History Chap. Well presented. So sad that some of Britains national heroes end their days in sadness.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Russ. Glad you liked it. By the way, If you haven’t already, please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzread.info

Well done Chris, great video of a great action, please, please do more about the Victoria Cross, Lee.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, I am really pleased that you enjoyed it.

I was fortunate to have visited Isladawana and Rorkes Drift when I did a big South African Road Trip with my then South African girl friend. It was a very moving experience! I also visited the site of Blood Rivier [Blood River] where hundreds of Zulus did attacking a wagon train of Boer settlers travelling to a new life only a few Boers did or were injured in the battle but the river became Red with blood from the Zulus!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Sounds like one heck of a trip.

Excellent video, now a subscriber!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Tim, Thanks for your support.

A very poignant but affectionate retelling of the personal stories of the heroes of the defense of Rorke’s Drift and its aftermath that changed the remainder of their lives-several with tragic consequences. In the Zulu film, there was a scene after the battle where Bromhead (Michael Caine) revealed to Chard (Stanley Baker) that he felt “shame” for the carnage he just participated and witnessed-a hint of the PTSD that’ll malign him afterwards. Thank you, indeed, for this modern-day tribute to these brave men.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Brian, that is a very good observation, which I had missed. If you haven't already, please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzread.info Chris

@robj4881

Жыл бұрын

In the film I felt that Michael Caine playing Bromhead felt sick and sickened by the carnage. That would of been my reaction if I'd been through something like that.

Loved this video! I loved learning about what happened to all these people. Thanks again from across the pond!

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure John. If you haven't already then please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzread.info Best wishes, Chris

It's amazing to think that Fred Hitch's original VC medal is probably sitting in the dust in someone's loft somewhere, waiting to be discovered

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

A good film in the making!

Thank you for doing something I’ve wanted to do for a long time.

Thank for the video, from Peterchurch in Herefordshire!! Martin Jones

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. What a lovely village (apart from the sad story).

Thankyou very much for uploading this video on my mother's side I'm related directly to Alfred Hanry Hook, we actually still have his VC. Medal, I was very unhappy with how he was portrayed in the movie by James booth, Alfred was a very highly spoken man not a drunk that they portrayed in the movie...all in all thankyou very much

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. You must be very proud to have such a brave man as a relative. If you haven’t already, please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzread.info

@lorrainepope7385

Жыл бұрын

I'm also related to Henry Hook. He was my Great Great Grandfather.

@whitetroutchannel

Жыл бұрын

was it your aunties then that hit the roof about it when it opened?

Thank you for reminding us that great valour comes at a stiff price. God bless you Sir!

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

I visited Rorkes Drift last week, this was a great video. Thank you very much.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks.

Brilliant story, I was 10 years old watched Zulu film, never forget about amazing heroes fought off thousands of Zulu warriors.

@TheHistoryChap

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching my video, glad you enjoyued it.

Very well done. Thanks !

@TheHistoryChap

10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

This was really interesting. Thank you.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

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Fascinating, thank you so much for posting. Lest we forget.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

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As always, great video. Congrats on the continuing growth of the channel.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

very interesting, looking forward to the next one, thanks

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

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God bless them all. Thank you for this.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, I’m glad that you enjoyed my story. Please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzread.info

Thanks for providing such detailed and informative knowledge on this piece of history, keep up your excellent work

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

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Excellent piece of research, sensitively produced and presented. Thank you.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

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Your wonderful videos are so enlightening . So sorry I didn't subscribe before. Thank you for your time and effort.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Really wonderful work and a really great channel.

Touching. Fascinating. Informative. Thank you.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thank you for watching

Brilliant video and quite a sad one unfortunately. We should make sure we always look after all our heroes and all the men and women who have served and who still serve to keep us safe.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with your sentiments. Thanks for liking my video and for taking the time to comment. Chris

Your research is excellent Chris.

Great presentation. Thank you for the thrilling episode about those heroic soldiers. Perfect!!

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

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A tremendous narrative, providing great historical detail.

@TheHistoryChap

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Cracking good story sir. Thank you for the efforts you put in to creating this video.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Cecil. If you enjoyed then please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzread.info Best wishes, Chris

Excellent video - which was most informative. I knew Bromhead died in India but was unaware of what befell the others. Many thanks.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. kzread.info

Fabulous presentation! Many thanks for this!!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching

Just found this site you did a fantastic presentation thank you looking forward to watching all of your others

@TheHistoryChap

2 күн бұрын

Welcome aboard, glad you enjoyed my video.

Thank you.

Amazingly good video and very moving. I am left feeling very proud of these gallant men but I also feel tearful.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

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Great research. Thank you.😊

@TheHistoryChap

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you for bringing their story to life.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

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Absolutely uplifting and sad at the same time, thank you for this amazing video. Ubique

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

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Another very interesting video - thanks!

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

absolutely fascinating and well researched thankyou so much

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching

Well done Chris,-another great video on people who should always be remembered1

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Very moving video Chris on those VC winners at Rorkes Drift,brought a lump to my throat.

@TheHistoryChap

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching

Thanks you for the history, its fascinating. Cheers Bob

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

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Utterly brilliant well done

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

Gordon, thanks for your kind words. If you haven't already, please make sure to subscribe for future videos. kzread.info Best wishes, Chris

Fascinating stuff. My best mate at Primary School's Father was one Richard Davies, of Please Sir fame, he played one of the VC recipients defending the Hospital iirc.

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Fascinating

Wow, thank you for this sad piece of research, I knew very little of this history and the video has filled in many gaps, again, thank you.

A very interesting video which was obviously very well researched. I just love your enthusiasm!!!!

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. many thanks for watching.

I only just discovered your channel and i must say well done absolutely great conrent

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Plenty more coming your way.

Wonderfully Narrated. Kept on my seat....as I sometimes cried The most tears were and are for the last guy Jones. Could take his mental anguish no more and took his own life. Let those bigots of the church HANG THIER HEADS IN SHAME....FOR THE WAY THEY TREATED HIS MORTAL REMAINS. HOW COULD THEY TREAT A HERO OF OUR NATION WITH SUCH DISTAIN ..HOW ? THAT SORT OF CHRISTIANITY CERTAINLY WASNT WHAT OUR LORD HAD IN MIND .... SUCH BIGOTS ....THEY WERE NOT FIT TO CLEAN JONES BOOTS. HE REMAINS THE HERO HE WAS AND WILL REMAIN SO FOR THE REST OF TIME. MAY HE REST IN PEACE ✝️ ✝️

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to post your passionate comment.

Thank you, once again!

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

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Thanks well researched and presented 👏👏

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

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Awesome show!

@TheHistoryChap

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Great video.thanks

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it.

Excellent well done

@TheHistoryChap

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Please check out my other videos.

Another good one history chap

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

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Very well done, Thank you.

@TheHistoryChap

9 ай бұрын

My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it.

A wonderful video thank you

@TheHistoryChap

8 ай бұрын

My pleasure. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Great video and well done.

@TheHistoryChap

2 жыл бұрын

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Another fantastic video

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.