In the latest episode of Season 3 of The Redcoat History Podcast, we examine the Battle of Busacco...fought in Portugal on the 27th September 1810. The battle is important for many reasons - not least of which as it marked the coming of age of the newly reorganized and re-equipped Portuguese army which would achieve … Continue reading The Peninsular War: The Battle of Bussaco (Full Documentary and Podcast)
Richard Sharpe and the Battle of Talavera – Fact or Purely Fiction?
In the latest video installment of the Redcoat History Podcast I talk to Marcus Cribb (manager of Apsley House) all about the first Richard Sharpe book "Sharpe's Eagle". We follow the plot of the novel and explain which bits are true and which bits do not conform to the actual history of the Battle of … Continue reading Richard Sharpe and the Battle of Talavera – Fact or Purely Fiction?
Rogues with rifles: The 5/60th in the Peninsular War (an interview with author Rob Griffith)
Today my latest podcast episode dropped. It's a deep dive into the background and history of the 5/60th Rifles in the Peninsular War...I think of this unit as the British Foreign Legion, they really are a fascinating outfit. Please listen and subscribe for more British military history content. https://youtu.be/HhC9CatM6z8
The Battle of Plassey and the rise of the East-India Company
In Season 2 we are exploring the Battle of Plassey and the birth of the British Empire in India. It's a fascinating story of intrigue, corruption, and world-changing battles. In the first episode, we examine the siege of the British in Calcutta by the Nawab of Bengal and the subsequent "Blackhole" incident 0f 1756 which … Continue reading The Battle of Plassey and the rise of the East-India Company
A new Redcoat History ebook and you can download it for free
The Martini-Henry Rifle was the weapon carried by most of the British soldiers during the Anglo-Zulu war of 1879. It's a legendary weapon and I was keen to learn more about it. Therefore, I invited the incredibly knowledgeable and interesting Rob from the Britishmuzzleloaders YouTube channel to join me on the podcast a little while … Continue reading A new Redcoat History ebook and you can download it for free
Podcast: Brutal Valour – an interview with author James Mace
Today for the Redcoat History Podcast I interview American fiction author James Mace about his incredible series on the Anglo-Zulu war. We talk about everything AZW including the legacy of Anthony Durnford, the myths of Rorke's Drift and whether Lord Chelmsford deserves to be treated harshly by most students of the war. This is the … Continue reading Podcast: Brutal Valour – an interview with author James Mace
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Martini-Henry rifle: An interview with Britishmuzzleloaders
When you think of the Anglo-Zulu war the weapon that comes to mind is the Martini-Henry rifle. It is the weapon carried by the British infantryman throughout the war and it did valuable service - it's large-caliber bullets causing immense casualties against the Zulu Impis. Well, in Episode 7 of the RedcoatHistory Podcast I was … Continue reading Everything you ever wanted to know about the Martini-Henry rifle: An interview with Britishmuzzleloaders
Zulu Endgame: The battle of Ulundi
The battle of Ulundi fought on the 4th of July 1879 marked the bloody, brutal climax to the Anglo-Zulu war. After so many initial setbacks including the massacres at Isandlwana and Ntombe Drift Lord Chelmsford and the British forces could now breathe a sigh of relief - the Zulu impis were broken and their King, … Continue reading Zulu Endgame: The battle of Ulundi
Podcast Episode 5: Zulu Broken – the battles of Ntombe, Hlobane and Kambula.
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/89bvkr/podcast_episode_5_edit.mp3 For ios devices you can download Episode 5 of The Redcoat History Podcast here. You can also stream online here or simply google The Redcoat History Podcast. Hallo old man, welcome to my bell tent. Put your bundhook over there and feel free to rest a little. You boys of the northern column have … Continue reading Podcast Episode 5: Zulu Broken – the battles of Ntombe, Hlobane and Kambula.
Podcast Episode 4: The siege and relief of Eshowe
PODCAST LINK ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-redcoat-history-podcast/id1464633664 PODCAST LINK ON PODBEAN: https://redcoathistory.podbean.com/e/anglo-zulu-war-part-4-the-siege-and-relief-of-eshowe/ The Anglo-Zulu war is so much more than the battles of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. They may get all of the attention but there were many other battles and engagements - some of them almost forgotten now. The column that was so badly mauled at … Continue reading Podcast Episode 4: The siege and relief of Eshowe
