The British Army, often portrayed as rigid and traditional, was far from the lumbering force it is sometimes made out to be. Contrary to the stereotype of redcoats marching in straight lines, armed with inaccurate smoothbore muskets, the British were both adaptable and innovative. In fact, they too made use of rifles during the Revolutionary War—sometimes to an even greater extent than the American revolutionaries.
Gunboat Diplomacy at Its Best: The Shortest War in History
The Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896 holds the record as the shortest war in history, and it's a fascinating tale of imperial power, naval might, and rapid resolution.
Myth vs. Reality: The British Army’s Innovative WW1 Tactics
Forget everything you think you know about WW1 British tactics. The common image: waves of young soldiers marching into machine gun fire, led by blundering generals who refused to adapt. But what if I told you this isn’t the full story?
The Forgotten Front: The Agony of Boredom in Salonika’s Stagnant War
In this video, my guest Jake Gasson, dives into the complexities and challenges faced by British soldiers stationed on the Macedonian front during World War I.
Dispelling the Myth of Riflemen in the American War of Independence
Contrary to popular belief, buckskin-wearing militiamen with long rifles didn’t win the American Revolution. The reality of their impact is far less impressive than the myth suggests.
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I am always looking for new ways to raise funds to keep the podcast and YouTube channel growing. My goal is to help promote interest in British military history and help to raise awareness of Britain's military heritage. Therefore, I wanted to let you know my Patreon page is now up and running. https://www.patreon.com/RedcoatHistory This … Continue reading Patreon: Extra content, no adverts, keep in touch
The Siege and Relief of Lucknow: 1857
The siege of Lucknow saw some of the toughest fighting of the Indian Mutiny aka 1st War of Independence. In the two videos below, I walk the residency grounds, explore how the site looks now and tell the story of the six month long siege and its eventual relief.
Forget everything you think you know about the Martini-Henry Rifle
At the recent Clash of Empires Exhibition in London I was lucky enough to meet and interview many experts in their field. Amongst them was the wonderful Neil Aspinshaw - collector and expert on the Martini-Henry Rifle. He is the author of an exceptional book about the weapon that you can find here - https://martini-henry-society.myshopify.com/ … Continue reading Forget everything you think you know about the Martini-Henry Rifle
The surprising secrets of Zulu Shields
One aspect of the anglo-Zulu war of 1879 that’s always fascinated me is Shields. They were a big part of Zulu tactical doctrine but also had deeper meanings, both on and off the battlefield. Ian Knight, co-curator of the Clash of Empires Exhibition, and expert of all things Anglo-Zulu war, explains more in the video … Continue reading The surprising secrets of Zulu Shields
THE CLASH OF EMPIRES: LARGEST EVER ANGLO-ZULU WAR EXHIBTION TAKING PLACE IN LONDON
The clash of empires exhibition will be huge - the largest artefact-driven museum exhibition on the Anglo-Zulu War, and it is happening in London in July. Alex Haimann and the world renowned historian Ian Knight are co-curators. Tickets can be found here. I have just spoken to Alex all about it and that film can … Continue reading THE CLASH OF EMPIRES: LARGEST EVER ANGLO-ZULU WAR EXHIBTION TAKING PLACE IN LONDON
