The Battle of Inkerman: A Britishmuzzleloaders Battle Series - PART ONE-

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    Here is PART ONE of the Series on the Battle of Inkerman. It stands to be quite comprehensive, so in this video, an introduction to the campaign, an examination of the Armies, and the Ground. Hopefully it will set the stage for what is to come!
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  • @BulletsandButtons
    @BulletsandButtons Před 3 lety +102

    A brilliant narrative. Your attention to detail, even remarking on your uniform discrepancies, is beyond reproach. Thank you for this production that no doubt took many hours to complete.

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 3 lety +16

      Glad you enjoyed it! You are welcome and thank you.

    • @BulletsandButtons
      @BulletsandButtons Před 3 lety +3

      @@britishmuzzleloaders You bet! I’ve shared your channel with a reenactment buddy of mine who lives in Amherstburg Ontario.

    • @johnd2058
      @johnd2058 Před 3 lety +5

      @@britishmuzzleloaders You even include the Turks on the map, _and_ include the French in the Order of Battle. _That's_ worthy of a true historian.

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 3 lety +9

      @@johnd2058 One can not talk about Inkerman without including the French, for sure.

  • @chrisgibson5267
    @chrisgibson5267 Před 3 lety +10

    I can recall being handed my first balaclava when I was a small child ( dark brown wool). It was knitted for me by my mum and I was then given the required talk on it's origins and the suffering endured by the army in the Crimea.

  • @model-man7802
    @model-man7802 Před 3 lety +5

    Been all over the Crimea quite a few times and enjoy the Battlefields and museums a great deal.The Submarine base at Balaclava has a Great museum inside the mountain dedicated to the Crimean war.Hundreds of items collected from the Battlefields by one man and his family and held by them for posterity are inside.Very much WW2 items are in the area as well as the Black Sea fleet museum.My wife is Russian and we live about 9 hours train ride from the area so it's well worth the trip.

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 3 lety

      One day I'll get there.... Thanks for sharing!

    • @leeetchells609
      @leeetchells609 Před 2 lety

      I watched a program once about metal detectorists trying to find Crimean war relics.
      They said there is so much ww2 junk that it's really hard to find the Victorian relics.

  • @deanschaal8054
    @deanschaal8054 Před 3 lety +26

    You are doing history a great service

  • @napoleonibonaparte7198
    @napoleonibonaparte7198 Před 3 lety +72

    The uniforms are marvellous.

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 3 lety +9

      Weren't they!

    • @leeetchells609
      @leeetchells609 Před 3 lety +1

      But not much use when you are freezing your arse off in a Crimean winter

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 3 lety +2

      @@leeetchells609 C'est magnifique, mais ce n'est pas la guerre.

    • @leeetchells609
      @leeetchells609 Před 2 lety +1

      The quarry ravine is also shown as " ravine of zouaves on some old maps.
      The ravine was crossed on its lowest point by a fresh water aqueduct that had only been completed the previous year 1853.
      It was to bring fresh water to the harbour to stop marine parasitic worms boring into the ships timbers.
      Unfortunately the aqueduct was distroyed by the Brits but sections of it still remain.

  • @JohnCBobcat
    @JohnCBobcat Před 3 lety +34

    As with so many of your other series, I am on the edge of my metaphorical seat for the next installment.

  • @johngreen-sk4yk
    @johngreen-sk4yk Před 3 lety +30

    The usual meticulously researched excellence from Rob, another great presentation. 👍

  • @TNT240Bravo
    @TNT240Bravo Před 3 lety +17

    Extremely meticulous research presented in an ever-professional manner. Spectacular! Can‘t wait for the next in the series.

  • @stephenbond1990
    @stephenbond1990 Před 3 lety +9

    Forgotten Weapons did an episode on a Russian musket captured at Inkerman recently, glad to see a video on the battle, thank you.

    • @ProstWithTheMostBabe
      @ProstWithTheMostBabe Před 3 lety +1

      Wow, really?! Gonna have to watch that! How cool!

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 3 lety +2

      Yes he did! Cheers!

    • @99IronDuke
      @99IronDuke Před 3 lety +2

      Yes and 'Gun Jesus', unlike Rob, forgot that the British 4th Division still had percussion muskets at Inkerman.

  • @Zio_Muschio
    @Zio_Muschio Před 3 lety +10

    ... You never disappoint... Simply great! Thankyou for letting everybody enjoy this lesson.

  • @davidbrennan660
    @davidbrennan660 Před 3 lety +26

    Lack of rain protection for its Army from a country that is normally raining would not be fixed for a long way forward.

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 3 lety +3

      No kidding....

    • @johngreen-sk4yk
      @johngreen-sk4yk Před 3 lety +1

      Yes at least to the advent of gortex british army waterproofs were awful! Lol

    • @chrisgibson5267
      @chrisgibson5267 Před 3 lety +10

      The first job I had was at a British Rail Engineering workshop at a place called Horwich. It was said that if you see Blackrod church ( on a hill nearby) it was going to rain. If you couldn't, that was because it was already raining.

  • @joeyj6808
    @joeyj6808 Před 12 dny

    To their great credit, the British soldier always excels despite the sheer incompetence and disregard of their officers and leadership. May their endurance and bravery be forever remembered. Great video, great uniform work too!

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 9 dny

      Indeed. Though leadership of the Battalion and company officers at Inkerman was beyond reproach... and were there right alongside their men.

  • @cheapolegunguy
    @cheapolegunguy Před 3 lety +75

    For no other reason but to spread useless knowledge, this happens to be the 166th anniversary of Tennyson's poem "Charge of the Light Brigade" :)

    • @BulletsandButtons
      @BulletsandButtons Před 3 lety +12

      Nothing useless about this information. It is something long left out of the classroom in the United Kingdom.

    • @99IronDuke
      @99IronDuke Před 3 lety +6

      Look for 'Alfred, Lord Tennyson "The Charge of the Light Brigade"Wax Cylinder Poem animation' on YT for a recording of Tennyson reading his poem in 1890.

    • @JoramTriesGaming
      @JoramTriesGaming Před 3 lety +1

      @@BulletsandButtons It's literally GCSE material?

    • @BulletsandButtons
      @BulletsandButtons Před 3 lety +6

      @@JoramTriesGaming Seeing what has become of the country I was born and raised I seriously doubt it.

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 3 lety +10

      Nice coincidence!

  • @M.M.83-U
    @M.M.83-U Před 3 lety +14

    Wonderfull, a new serie! As a "Sardinian" viewer I'm greatly interested.

  • @vincenthewlett4329
    @vincenthewlett4329 Před 3 lety +2

    i was a former soldier in The 1st Battalion Light Infantry , the battle of Inkerman was a battle honor on the Regimental Colours .........great documentary

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 3 lety +1

      Indeed as a direct descendant of the 68th LI, the only LI Regiment at Inkerman.

  • @darranhirose8153
    @darranhirose8153 Před 3 lety +11

    Love the video Rob, I look forward to more of these battle series (hint-hint: Boer war!)

  • @endo9384
    @endo9384 Před 3 lety +2

    Such a good video. Seeing the part 1 makes me happy knowing there will be more!

  • @TheWirksworthGunroom
    @TheWirksworthGunroom Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent work as usual Sir! Looking forward to the next edition.

  • @JayBones_42069
    @JayBones_42069 Před 3 lety

    thank you so much for these. the attention to detail is fantastic, and very informative!

  • @frequentfiler
    @frequentfiler Před 3 lety +2

    Well researched and presented as always! Thanks for posting!

  • @waynetodd3287
    @waynetodd3287 Před 3 lety

    This video is your greatest effort yet. I’m very impressed and feel very informed. I can’t wait to view parts two and three!

  • @theblackprince1346
    @theblackprince1346 Před 3 lety

    Love this channel so much. Always eagerly awaiting the video.

  • @seanmcardle
    @seanmcardle Před 3 lety

    Your initial analysis and explanation of the terrain was excellent and bodes well for a better understanding of the battle that I look forward to attaining in episode two!

  • @rustykilt
    @rustykilt Před 3 lety

    Such a well presented and detailed account. A wealth of information and clarity on the Battle and the Campaign in general. Well done Sir.

  • @danieltaylor5231
    @danieltaylor5231 Před 3 lety

    Thank you. Excellent quality.

  • @sshippeee
    @sshippeee Před 3 lety +1

    I've watched your excellent early videos and loved them, but combining the actual battles with your amazing equipment detail is a masterstroke. Incredible stuff!

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you very much! If you haven't seen the Tel El Kebir video yet, I might recommend it, if you enjoyed this one. Cheers.

  • @mickuljatheseagull
    @mickuljatheseagull Před 3 lety +2

    You know, that was so interesting and well put together

  • @andrewreegs6319
    @andrewreegs6319 Před 3 lety

    Ive been saving this video for over a month... but Im already hooked! Part 2 here I come.

  • @pnyarrow
    @pnyarrow Před 3 lety +1

    Outstanding! Thank you. ATB and stay safe in these troubled times! Nigel

  • @salaminshikiya9351
    @salaminshikiya9351 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the superb presentation. I like the little detail of showing the colours of the British regimental facings in the British order of battle part. Can't wait for the next part.

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 3 lety +1

      Plus 10 for observation on that one, my friend. The first to comment on it.. I though that it might be a nice theme to carry over into the battles, as it might better illustrate the confusing nature of the fighting...

  • @KroM234
    @KroM234 Před 3 lety +6

    This is a great serie format and the quantity and quality of all informations in there are priceless stuff!

  • @kearnsey64
    @kearnsey64 Před 3 lety +10

    Outstanding video Rob! My compliments Sir!

  • @herbiepop
    @herbiepop Před 3 lety +9

    As always, meticulous, excellent work.

  • @bernerbar7886
    @bernerbar7886 Před 3 lety +1

    Hooray! I'm curious about the second part. Keep up yout fine work!

  • @General.Longstreet
    @General.Longstreet Před 3 lety +2

    Superb content as always Rob.

  • @stevenveltrie1868
    @stevenveltrie1868 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for all your work in putting this together.

  • @AbananaPEEl
    @AbananaPEEl Před 3 lety +3

    Dang im reallly liking this series of yours! The others are good but this adds historical context to things like the uniforms and kit and movements described in your other series

  • @hardalarboard8876
    @hardalarboard8876 Před 3 lety +7

    Hurrah a New Video!

  • @Rustsamurai1
    @Rustsamurai1 Před 3 lety

    Thoroughly enjoyable! I commend you, sir.

  • @mrbikehunter
    @mrbikehunter Před 3 lety

    Enjoyed this Rob. Looking forward to part 2

  • @roderickballance6960
    @roderickballance6960 Před 3 lety +2

    Very well presented !
    Bravo

  • @thornwarbler
    @thornwarbler Před 3 lety +1

    What a superb presentation ........Thank you.

  • @kyleno4mk27
    @kyleno4mk27 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent presentation!

  • @neilcampbell9383
    @neilcampbell9383 Před 2 lety

    Great stuff Rob. Wow that shot looking up to the plunging bayonet thrust. Chilling indeed.

  • @sage2308
    @sage2308 Před 2 lety

    One of the best documentaries i have watched in a long time. I have been a follower of yours for some years now and it has been fascinating to watch the growth of your style and scholarship. Can't wait to see parts 2&3.

  • @louislarose6613
    @louislarose6613 Před 3 lety +3

    An Awesome Presentation Good Sir !

  • @unclejohnbulleit2671
    @unclejohnbulleit2671 Před 3 lety +1

    Good stuff! This is VERY well done!

  • @dragunothesword4178
    @dragunothesword4178 Před 3 lety +5

    My dude over here creating high quality documentaries.
    Good content! Cannot wait for more!

  • @pollock_madlad
    @pollock_madlad Před měsícem

    Man, your mustache alone shows dedication. Also, uniforms look extremley realistic. All in all, very researched and good made. My commendations.

  • @Halfdanr_H
    @Halfdanr_H Před 3 lety

    This was such a very enjoyable and informative video. Thank you for taking such an interest in my country's military history : )

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 3 lety

      It might be of interest to know who the first recipient of the Victoria Cross was, for what action and where he was born and grew up. Lot's of "pan-Empire" threads to follow, for sure.

  • @mutely7152
    @mutely7152 Před 3 lety

    This video has popped up on my suggested list on CZcams! And I have found it absolutely brilliant and full of information and attention to detail.i just can’t praise you enough and look forward to watching the rest of your videos know that I have discovered and subscribed to this channel.i also have found you an inspiration as I hope to be doing a access course this year and then go on and do a degree in history as a mature student once again thank you for all your information and hard work a true inspiration to anyone who is thinking of studying history absolutely brilliant 👏👏👏👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 3 lety

      That is very kind of you to say. Very happy to hear that you enjoyed it and found the details interesting! Part Two is out now if you haven't seen it yet. Best of luck with your courses!

  • @Milverton68
    @Milverton68 Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic video. I live in Southampton and as a boy was able to visit the much expanded Royal Victoria Hospital initially built to receive casualties from the Crimean War. All that remains today is the Chapel and a number of War Memorials around the City of Southampton. Sadly these are now in very poor condition. Love your videos thank you so much for making them.

  • @cheesenoodles8316
    @cheesenoodles8316 Před 3 lety

    Great maps and photographs....setting the stage...and the rest.

  • @mycroft1905
    @mycroft1905 Před 3 lety

    Fascinating topic. Superb research. Outstanding detail. Excellent assessment and summary. I've had a few months holiday away from the internet and Spewtube. This is the highlight of my return viewing. Your presentations are peerless. Thank you.

  • @_marlene
    @_marlene Před 9 měsíci

    WOW! Some of the best stuff on CZcams! I am subscribed now, with much enthusiasm

  • @leonidaslantz5249
    @leonidaslantz5249 Před 3 lety

    Your videos are awesome. Thank you so much.Looking forward to future videos.

  • @octavianm3166
    @octavianm3166 Před 3 lety +1

    Well done sir, well done. Excellent video!

  • @petersone6172
    @petersone6172 Před 3 lety

    I imagine production of these videos is the result of considerable time and effort to be as accurate as possible, therefore anyone should appreciate that and be grateful.

  • @slowhand1198
    @slowhand1198 Před 3 lety +2

    Looking forward to the action!

  • @richardhillman9745
    @richardhillman9745 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent work.

  • @TheArmourersBench
    @TheArmourersBench Před 3 lety

    Fascinating stuff as always Rob! Loved it.

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 3 lety

      Cheers Matt.. If only there were a spot for a PIAT,........

    • @TheArmourersBench
      @TheArmourersBench Před 3 lety

      @@britishmuzzleloaders I'm sure the Russians attacking the Redoubts would have appreciated them!

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 3 lety

      @@TheArmourersBench Or vice versa,... the Redan under a shower of PIAT bombs.... might have ended differently..... Haha!

  • @frankus54
    @frankus54 Před 3 lety

    This is great work. Thanks

  • @jameshorth2722
    @jameshorth2722 Před 3 lety +2

    great video thanks

  • @Jarhead6322
    @Jarhead6322 Před 3 lety

    Superb as always!

  • @walklej
    @walklej Před 3 lety

    Simply excellent!

  • @louiemaguire9395
    @louiemaguire9395 Před 3 lety

    Another great video! Watching them is always time well spent. Originally found your channel a while ago from C&rsenal when you Introduced the long lee episode.

  • @99IronDuke
    @99IronDuke Před 3 lety +1

    Another great video Rob. I first read W. Baring-Pemberton's, excellent, 'Battles of the Crimean War' (1968) when I was about 12 from my school library. Your video is the best explanation of the ground I have ever seen and had some great photographs and illustrations. I look forward to the rest of this series on a great British battle, mostly won by the leadership of junior officers and NCO's and the grit and determination of the rank and file soldiers.

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you! I'm working on a ground review for Part Two... It's complex and will require constant attention and careful reference to limit confusion in a very confusing battle...

    • @waynedarley6034
      @waynedarley6034 Před 3 lety +1

      This Battle, to me, is for some strange reason the most interesting exciting , and one of the most courageous battles I have ever extensively studied. One of very many I have studied: I thank you for this wonderful detailed documentary,
      Pleare could you show “ part two “ for I am really looking forward to seeing this, Thanks again,

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 3 lety

      @@waynedarley6034 Haha! Yes, in time, my friend. The parts will come as they are ready.... They take an incredibly long time to produce.

  • @Mortalitor321
    @Mortalitor321 Před 3 lety

    Excellent! Keep up the good work!

  • @erichalstead4675
    @erichalstead4675 Před 3 lety

    Really EXCELLENT video on this topic. I read a thorough & fair book re this subject "The Reason Why" and this video echoes it. This video's topic is interesting, information presented in a logical, chronological sequence, Visuals are Super, host's voice is clear c/w the slight pauses I need to keep up with. A Sincere well done to the creator!

  • @TheVideoRaf
    @TheVideoRaf Před 3 lety

    Fantastic job!!!🙂

  • @brendanscott2564
    @brendanscott2564 Před 3 lety

    This is brilliant massively enjoyed this looking forward to more!!
    💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️🇬🇧💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️

  • @jcastle614
    @jcastle614 Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent presentation sir!! Eagerly awaiting the next chapter!! Stay safe and God bless 🇺🇸☠️🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧💂

  • @steveshoemaker6347
    @steveshoemaker6347 Před 3 lety

    This is an....Excellent video....Super narrative as well...Well done for sure...Thanks from...Kentucky USA...!!

  • @footshotstube
    @footshotstube Před 3 lety

    thankyou for all your research and epically pro explaination
    Ay

  • @tanksinatra3968
    @tanksinatra3968 Před 3 lety +1

    I will show this to my grandpa I'm sure he will love it. I love and respect your work sir may God bless you and keep you strong

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 3 lety

      Hope he enjoyed it! Cheers.

    • @tanksinatra3968
      @tanksinatra3968 Před 3 lety

      @@britishmuzzleloaders he sure did sir although I have to repeat it agin and again for his hearing is a little weak

  • @bradycollins5267
    @bradycollins5267 Před 3 lety

    Marvelous content!!🙌

  • @nunogonzalez4037
    @nunogonzalez4037 Před 3 lety

    Just ... GREAT!

  • @derekstocker6661
    @derekstocker6661 Před 3 lety

    Anyone interested in the Crimean War and the parts played by the combatants will find this a great information source.
    So very well researched and brilliantly illustrated it takes the viewer there and shows what the plans were at the time. How these brave soldiers were able to move those heavy artillery pieces into position is astounding. Thank you for such an in depth visit to a very famous part of military history, looking forward to part two.

  • @nnmmnmmnmnnm
    @nnmmnmmnmnnm Před 3 lety +2

    Really interesting video. I have not enjoyed one as much since your trip to SA and the vids on the Zulu war.

  • @dick_richards
    @dick_richards Před 3 lety

    You are awesome Sir!

  • @keldes2
    @keldes2 Před 2 lety

    My 3rd gr-grandfather, Thomas Ainsworth, fought at Inkerman. He was discharged a year later suffering from frostbitten feet acquired in the Crimean War.

  • @felipeotavio3971
    @felipeotavio3971 Před 3 lety

    Amazing video Rob

  • @alwaysbearded1
    @alwaysbearded1 Před 3 lety +1

    As usual, top quality information and presentation! I have lots to do this Saturday morning, what am I doing first? Watching your video! So much info, I'll have to watch a few times to absorb it all.

  • @ianhaynes5898
    @ianhaynes5898 Před 3 lety +1

    Very interesting, particularly as I know very little about the Crimea War. Of course I know more now than before watching,

  • @boozeandbullets2084
    @boozeandbullets2084 Před 3 lety

    Great content as always

  • @tylerwright6380
    @tylerwright6380 Před 7 měsíci

    This is quite a gem of a video. Very well researched and presented. A thoroughly professional effort. I must also compliment you on your very precise diction. I often have issues with youtube presenters who speak very sloppily.
    Excellent job! Keep it up! And, of course, thank you for your work.

  • @monumentstosuffering2995

    I wish I had seen this 20 years ago when trying to work out uniform details - the rear views are great.

  • @davidprice9520
    @davidprice9520 Před 3 lety

    Love all the period photos 🙂

  • @windogendoors7566
    @windogendoors7566 Před 3 lety

    You are still one of the best channels on youtube.

  • @peter4Flags
    @peter4Flags Před 3 lety

    Narrative and Illustrations ,really really Good.

  • @demos113
    @demos113 Před 3 lety +1

    Very good work! :-)

  • @InsectSpray
    @InsectSpray Před 3 lety +1

    Such an underrated channel.
    By pure coincidence, I just came back from a little week in Crimea.

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 3 lety

      How was it? What took you there?

    • @InsectSpray
      @InsectSpray Před 3 lety

      @@britishmuzzleloaders I went for a little holiday with the wife while in russia and unable to leave (due to covid) so went to Yalta and Simferopol for some slightly warmer weather than Saint Petersburg. Didn't really see any of the history just absorbed the nature. And I can say that those soldiers on both sides would have had it rough. It reminds me a lot of the Dardanelles (Gallipoli) when off the beach. Except there was a lot of pine forests. Ahh I dunno it was beautiful nonetheless.

  • @viperscot1
    @viperscot1 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent and informative video top shelf hazzar hazzar stay safe stay well to you and yours all the best from Scotland canny wait to see part two 😆

  • @olympicblackpowderrifles3155

    Listening as I clean my enfields and cast some pritchetts. Will enjoy a nice shoot tommarow with this history in mind.

  • @RMMinc
    @RMMinc Před 2 lety

    Such a cool channel!
    i admire your dedication and attention to detail since first baker rifle video. Cheers from Russia.

  • @RCAFpolarexpress
    @RCAFpolarexpress Před 3 lety +1

    Great video Sir, you are THE BEST SIR, Have a Very Merry Christmas Sir Cheers !!!

  • @bearsgaming6364
    @bearsgaming6364 Před 3 lety

    this is amazing

  • @samuelbousfield4342
    @samuelbousfield4342 Před 3 lety

    Very nice as usual

  • @brucelownhole
    @brucelownhole Před 2 lety

    31:23 loving the time travel fade.

  • @chrishewitt4220
    @chrishewitt4220 Před 3 lety

    Yes, Rob is back! Love you man! CFGB, Bydand!