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January 12, 2017January 16, 2017 imagejunkies Book reviews, World War One

“I have killed another Hun, Hurrah!”

A review of Captain A O Pollard VC's amazing auto-biography "Fire-Eater".

What is redcoathistory.com?

Redcoat History is a podcast and website devoted to the study of British military history from the Napoleonic wars to WW1. Learn the history of the British army, its most famous campaigns, its worst defeats and its greatest leaders.

This is a website and podcast for the military geeks, the obsessives, those who like to feel what it is like to fix bayonets and charge the French. It is military history as it should be: exciting, fast paced and so real you can smell the gunpowder.

Chapters

  • africa
  • Anglo-Boer war
  • Anglo-Zulu war
  • Book reviews
  • India
  • Napoleonic wars
  • Peninsular war
  • podcast
  • South Africa
  • Uncategorized
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  • World War One
  • World War Two

British military history

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I’ve just posted the latest episode of the Redcoat History Podcast. Today I interview fiction author and Anglo-Zulu war expert James Mace about his books. He is a mine of information and a great bloke. Please have a listen and help spread the word. Just search for Redcoat History in your podcasting app of choice / I’ll also post to my YouTube channel as soon as possible
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Martini-Henry rifle. . I’ve just uploaded episode 7 of The Redcoat History Podcast (just search for it in your podcasting app). It’s a long, detailed chat with Rob from the excellent #Britishmuzzleloaders YouTube channel. . . We cover the history, design, Calibre and use of the weapon as well as how it changed battlefield tactics. . . I don’t think Rob is on Insta but if he is pls tag him for me. . . . #history #militaryhistory #britisharmy #army #veterans #instahistory #instamilitary #military #battlefield #combat #martinihenry #rifle #firearms #historicalfirearms
The final of three short clips from my Battle of Ulundi documentary that is on YouTube (just search for the Redcoat History channel). . . The battle on 4 July 1879 was the final major engagement of the #anglozuluwar and finished off what was left of the #Zulu fighting spirit. . . The battle site is now in the middle of the town but is still well worth a visit. . . #history #militaryhistory #britisharmy #army #veterans #instahistory #instamilitary #military #battlefield #combat
Part two of my short series on the battle of Ulundi / the battle that finally broke the resolve of King Cetshwayo and the Zulu impi during the #anglozuluwar of 1879. . . For the full documentary you can visit my YT page and also search for The Redcoat History Podcast for an entire episode on the battle.
Part 1 of three videos walking the #battlefield of Ulundi. The battle drew the curtain on the #anglozuluwar of 1879 and left the #Zulu impi shattered. To view the full documentary please visit my YouTube page (Redcoat History). . . #history #militaryhistory #britisharmy #army #veterans #instahistory #instamilitary #military #battlefield #combat
The Redcoat History Podcast episode 6 is now released: Zulu End Game - the second invasion and the massacre at Ulundi. . . The image in the background here is the 17th Lancers charging at #Ulundi. . . . #history #militaryhistory #britisharmy #army #veterans #instahistory #instamilitary #military #battlefield #combat #anglozuluwar #zuluwar #cavalry #victoriana

Chapters

  • africa
  • Anglo-Boer war
  • Anglo-Zulu war
  • Book reviews
  • India
  • Napoleonic wars
  • Peninsular war
  • podcast
  • South Africa
  • Uncategorized
  • Video
  • World War One
  • World War Two

Instagram

I’ve just posted the latest episode of the Redcoat History Podcast. Today I interview fiction author and Anglo-Zulu war expert James Mace about his books. He is a mine of information and a great bloke. Please have a listen and help spread the word. Just search for Redcoat History in your podcasting app of choice / I’ll also post to my YouTube channel as soon as possible
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Martini-Henry rifle. . I’ve just uploaded episode 7 of The Redcoat History Podcast (just search for it in your podcasting app). It’s a long, detailed chat with Rob from the excellent #Britishmuzzleloaders YouTube channel. . . We cover the history, design, Calibre and use of the weapon as well as how it changed battlefield tactics. . . I don’t think Rob is on Insta but if he is pls tag him for me. . . . #history #militaryhistory #britisharmy #army #veterans #instahistory #instamilitary #military #battlefield #combat #martinihenry #rifle #firearms #historicalfirearms
The final of three short clips from my Battle of Ulundi documentary that is on YouTube (just search for the Redcoat History channel). . . The battle on 4 July 1879 was the final major engagement of the #anglozuluwar and finished off what was left of the #Zulu fighting spirit. . . The battle site is now in the middle of the town but is still well worth a visit. . . #history #militaryhistory #britisharmy #army #veterans #instahistory #instamilitary #military #battlefield #combat
Part two of my short series on the battle of Ulundi / the battle that finally broke the resolve of King Cetshwayo and the Zulu impi during the #anglozuluwar of 1879. . . For the full documentary you can visit my YT page and also search for The Redcoat History Podcast for an entire episode on the battle.
Part 1 of three videos walking the #battlefield of Ulundi. The battle drew the curtain on the #anglozuluwar of 1879 and left the #Zulu impi shattered. To view the full documentary please visit my YouTube page (Redcoat History). . . #history #militaryhistory #britisharmy #army #veterans #instahistory #instamilitary #military #battlefield #combat
The Redcoat History Podcast episode 6 is now released: Zulu End Game - the second invasion and the massacre at Ulundi. . . The image in the background here is the 17th Lancers charging at #Ulundi. . . . #history #militaryhistory #britisharmy #army #veterans #instahistory #instamilitary #military #battlefield #combat #anglozuluwar #zuluwar #cavalry #victoriana

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