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May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 imagejunkies Napoleonic wars, Peninsular war, podcast, Video

PENINSULAR WAR: ENDGAME 1813-14

After a long, gruelling campaign in the Peninsular, France was finally invaded in 1814 - a staggering turn around when one considers the difficulties experienced by the British, Spanish and Portuguese since 1807.

October 27, 2021 imagejunkies Napoleonic wars, Peninsular war, Video

Podcast: The Siege of Burgos (1812) – Wellington’s worst scrape?

After the famous Victory at Salamanca in July 1812, Wellington occupied Madrid. At this point, he seemed to lose his magic touch. In this episode, I am joined by historians Charles Esdaile and Mark Thompson to learn the full story behind the campaign known as "Wellington's worst scrape". 

September 23, 2021September 22, 2021 imagejunkies africa, Anglo-Zulu war, South Africa, Video

Keeping the memories alive: Visiting little known sites of the Anglo-Zulu War

In this video and blog post you can see and learn about a number of little-known Anglo-Zulu War battlefields and memorials...including Luneburg, Ntombe Drift and Conference Hill.

September 20, 2021 imagejunkies Napoleonic wars, Peninsular war, podcast, Video

‘By God, that will do!’: The Battle of Salamanca – Wellington’s greatest victory?

There are still mysteries and controversies around the battle. For example did Wellington throw a chicken leg over his shoulder and cry, 'By God that will do'? How many French Imperial Eagles were actually won? And was this Wellington's greatest victory? - You might be surprised by the answer.

July 23, 2021 imagejunkies africa, Anglo-Zulu war, South Africa, Video

Rorkes Drift From Above: Drone shots of the famous battlefield

The Battle of Rorke’s Drift is one of the most famous engagements in British military history. I’ve made a number of films about the battle over the years which you can find on this website and on my YouTube channel, but for this film I wanted to do something different - Drone shots of the site and also a chronology of the battle.

June 18, 2021 imagejunkies Napoleonic wars, Peninsular war, podcast, Video

Horror in the Breaches: The Third Siege of Badajoz

The Third Siege of Badajoz was a brutal and bloody affair. It was a huge test for Wellington and his British and Portuguese troops. They had failed twice before, could they finally capture this immense fortress that protects the southern route between Portugal and Spain?

June 9, 2021 imagejunkies India, Video

New Video: The First Anglo-Sikh War – The Battle of Sobraon (with Amarpal Singh)

This is the final instalment of my interview with Sikh Historian Amarpal Singh. He talks us through the final moves of the First Anglo-Sikh War which culminated in the Battle of Sobraon fought on the 10th of February 1846.

May 31, 2021October 27, 2021 imagejunkies africa, podcast, South Africa, Video, World War Two

Job Maseko MM – The Full Story of a South African Hero

Did racism stop Job Maseko MM from winning the Victoria Cross? That was the claim made in a recent, highly publicised, campaign. But could that be true and what is the full story of this South African hero? I set out to find out. . .

May 22, 2021 imagejunkies Napoleonic wars, Peninsular war, podcast, Video

Albuera: The bloodiest battle of the Peninsular War

The Battle of Albuera, fought on the 16th of May 1811, is considered to be the bloodiest fought during the entire Peninsular War. Listen/watch the Redcoat History Podcast to find out the full story.

April 27, 2021 imagejunkies africa, Anglo-Boer war, South Africa, Video

ANZAC Day 2021 – a service on the Battlefield of Diamond Hill

This morning (April 25th, 2021) I was lucky enough to attend an intimate Anzac Day gathering. It was cold and dark as we gathered on the battlefield of Diamond Hill - fought on the 11th and 12th of June 1900.

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  • Napoleonic wars
  • Opinion
  • Peninsular war
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