Well, this is worth something. A complete breakdown of battles in the Zulu war. Cetshwayo was trying to find a way to avoid war, but Frere wasn't having it. He provoked war. England didn't want a war against the Zulus, since the country was already dealing with conflict in Afghanistan at the time. I see the fight and the determination of the Zulus much similar to the Gauls against Rome, the Indians with the powers of Europe and later the United States. They were willing to die for the land that made them a kingdom under King Shaka. They were fighting for survival of their nation.
Great documentary. Speaking as a Zimbabwean of British stock, One of my ancestors on my mother's side was a redcoat soldier who was sent to retrieve the Queen's colours from the battlefield. I believe that same flag was later presented to Queen Victoria herself. It is in our family tree book of Richard Forrester and His Descendants. I salute both armies. Good, brave men on both sides
This is a amazing ride & insight to so many conflicts many of us were never taught about in school. The sheer fortitude and vison of men like Cecil Rhodes who let nothing stand in their way to form a empire & nation against the odds is so inspiring.
WOW!! Isandlwana, to be WON would have required at minimum 5X the Artillery, and possibly several Gatling gun positions with a PHENOMENAL amount of ammunition...
Nah. Had they formed a square, shoulder to shoulder, plus some proper defences and placement of the artillery pieces the zulus would not have stood a chance. Look at Ulundi, Gingindlovu, Kambula etc.
I can remember when you were contemplating on shutting the channel down dure to low viewership...now look where you are...consistently getting hundreds of thousands of views for each video....hard work paid off... and the mentality to never give up
The Zulus never stood a chance, and making it look like they did through slanted commentary is disingenuous. Saying Chelmsford had not inflicted a strategic defeat against the Zulus is odd considering the casualty numbers from battle after battle. Islandlwana only happened because Chelmsford stupidly divided his force. The Zulus were certainly courageous, but it was over before it began. I think the Zulu king knew that.
It’s a shame really. Given enough time, and with the help of a western ally, possibly Prussia, who knows what the Zulu kingdom could have transformed into.
I loved this video. Truly, I really did. I recommend another colonization story, the French Voulet-Chanoine Mission. Also, would you consider making a discord community server for your channel? Your fanbase seems large enough. Thank you in advance.
Thanks I’m glad you enjoyed 🙂 honestly I’ve never even thought about it but yes it would be something I’d like to do. Only problem is I’m absolutely clueless on the subject , is this an area you are familiar with ?
A good documentary overall ,the Zulu Kralls were fascinating ,the Left Horn and the RIght Horn, and then the Skull in between , If as in the Wild West if they had some Gun-Runners and Armed dealers to get them rifles and ammo ? i guess the Boers who didn't like the Brits wanted to sell them anything ,just in case if they decided to turn ? on them . Where are the Jewish merchants when you need them? I guess the Portuguese were the only other Colonists around over in Mozambique could have done something to keep the Brits busier for awhile. I had some South African British descent around a for a number of years and they always talked about the Zulu's bravery ?.If they could have put together 50,000 ? It may have been they could have reached some of those lines . I liked how Chetsawyo told them later on after seeing his losses...don't attack .make them come out in the open,or outflank them? He understood tactics .The battles they were successful was due to some of those tactics,ambush,and outflank and them overwhelm them. Though the basic ""Warrior Culture ''as the Sioux in North America ,prefer to die in battle ...and well they did die quickly . I knew a Kenyan.I worked with years ago,and discussing African History ,he told me the Zulu''s were not even Native to the South African plateaus and plains .They were ''MIgrants ..or '' would ''vacation ''there and then eventually took the area over .They were originally from the Upper East African area around Uganda,and Kenya. Seems the Boers were there since the 16th century and were more the ''Natives ''and the '' Brits'' .Also the Rorke's Drift defenders survived only due to the next day attack by the Zulu's did not come ? The warriors thought they deserved to live due to their valiant stand .Quite noble !.
Well, this is worth something. A complete breakdown of battles in the Zulu war. Cetshwayo was trying to find a way to avoid war, but Frere wasn't having it. He provoked war. England didn't want a war against the Zulus, since the country was already dealing with conflict in Afghanistan at the time. I see the fight and the determination of the Zulus much similar to the Gauls against Rome, the Indians with the powers of Europe and later the United States. They were willing to die for the land that made them a kingdom under King Shaka. They were fighting for survival of their nation.
Thanks for watching bro !
Great documentary. Speaking as a Zimbabwean of British stock, One of my ancestors on my mother's side was a redcoat soldier who was sent to retrieve the Queen's colours from the battlefield. I believe that same flag was later presented to Queen Victoria herself. It is in our family tree book of Richard Forrester and His Descendants. I salute both armies. Good, brave men on both sides
Wow that's very interesting, thanks for the comment and I'm glad you enjoyed
One of the best documentary that I’ve watch and actually liked it
Thank you very much!
Excellent compilation documentary of South Africa's colonial era and the conflict that followed it.
Thanks for watching!
@@cinematicbattles559I’m still so sad it’s ending😢
Nice documentary man! You should resume the American Civil War, I would really love that !
Thanks man! Yes I think that is what i'm going to do next
you made me love learning history again thank you
That's amazing to hear I'm so glad you enjoyed watching
This is a amazing ride & insight to so many conflicts many of us were never taught about in school. The sheer fortitude and vison of men like Cecil Rhodes who let nothing stand in their way to form a empire & nation against the odds is so inspiring.
Thank you for this thoroughly entertaining and educating documentary. I find it hard to believe it happened so recently...
Thanks for watching and i'm glad you enjoyed
Very interesting thank you. Chelmsford even looks like Peter O'Toole.
Thanks for watching
WOW!! Isandlwana, to be WON would have required at minimum 5X the Artillery, and possibly several Gatling gun positions with a PHENOMENAL amount of ammunition...
Nah. Had they formed a square, shoulder to shoulder, plus some proper defences and placement of the artillery pieces the zulus would not have stood a chance. Look at Ulundi, Gingindlovu, Kambula etc.
And a LOT LESS ARROGANCE & CONDESCENSION 🤔😡
Well done!
Worth the five commercials.
You deserve the coin.
Thanks, I didn't even realise youtube put that many in, it just just does it automatically I do apologise
Rorke's Drift was defended by B Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Regiment of Foot. Not the Royal Engineers, Lt.Chard and his driver represented them.
I can remember when you were contemplating on shutting the channel down dure to low viewership...now look where you are...consistently getting hundreds of thousands of views for each video....hard work paid off... and the mentality to never give up
Thanks a lot! You are certainly an OG of the channel
The Zulus never stood a chance, and making it look like they did through slanted commentary is disingenuous. Saying Chelmsford had not inflicted a strategic defeat against the Zulus is odd considering the casualty numbers from battle after battle. Islandlwana only happened because Chelmsford stupidly divided his force. The Zulus were certainly courageous, but it was over before it began. I think the Zulu king knew that.
It’s a shame really.
Given enough time, and with the help of a western ally, possibly Prussia, who knows what the Zulu kingdom could have transformed into.
I loved this video. Truly, I really did. I recommend another colonization story, the French Voulet-Chanoine Mission. Also, would you consider making a discord community server for your channel? Your fanbase seems large enough. Thank you in advance.
Thanks I’m glad you enjoyed 🙂 honestly I’ve never even thought about it but yes it would be something I’d like to do. Only problem is I’m absolutely clueless on the subject , is this an area you are familiar with ?
@@cinematicbattles559 Yes! Absoloutely
@@cinematicbattles559 Though I would like to clarify if it is the Discord subject or the French mission subject?
Sorry I was unclear, I meant the discord server. I would love a better way to communicate with my supporters
I'm really bad at explaining, so you can search it up on Google, they have their own website.
The valor of all concerned cannot be overstated.
EXCELLENT JOB
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed
WE HAD AN EMPIRE YOU KNOW ....... we had guns, they had pointed sticks .... ...
Reminds me of Brixton at the weekend
What is all that distracting stuff flying around in the air?
Real armies: Reads Art of War and follows it
Natives: Ah, just run at them
No surprise who won
Chard and Bromhead look like Baker and Caine ..... hmmmm : )
It's Lord Caernarvon not Carnavon.
Can't we all just get along?
do battle of trafalgar
These guys made TBONE steak out of the British !
Do you have a link to the mods you used?
Yes: www.moddb.com/mods/the-khartum-and-zulu-mod
" Zulus! Fousands of 'em"
Zulus shouldnt have ignored cetshwayos advice iñ kambula
A Zulu fight for independence from the corruption in the modern RSA isn't that far fetched.
A good documentary overall ,the Zulu Kralls were fascinating ,the Left Horn and the RIght Horn, and then the Skull in between , If as in the Wild West if they had some Gun-Runners and Armed dealers to get them rifles and ammo ? i guess the Boers who didn't like the Brits wanted to sell them anything ,just in case if they decided to turn ? on them . Where are the Jewish merchants when you need them? I guess the Portuguese were the only other Colonists around over in Mozambique could have done something to keep the Brits busier for awhile. I had some South African British descent around a for a number of years and they always talked about the Zulu's bravery ?.If they could have put together 50,000 ? It may have been they could have reached some of those lines . I liked how Chetsawyo told them later on after seeing his losses...don't attack .make them come out in the open,or outflank them? He understood tactics .The battles they were successful was due to some of those tactics,ambush,and outflank and them overwhelm them. Though the basic ""Warrior Culture ''as the Sioux in North America ,prefer to die in battle ...and well they did die quickly . I knew a Kenyan.I worked with years ago,and discussing African History ,he told me the Zulu''s were not even Native to the South African plateaus and plains .They were ''MIgrants ..or '' would ''vacation ''there and then eventually took the area over .They were originally from the Upper East African area around Uganda,and Kenya. Seems the Boers were there since the 16th century and were more the ''Natives ''and the '' Brits'' .Also the Rorke's Drift defenders survived only due to the next day attack by the Zulu's did not come ? The warriors thought they deserved to live due to their valiant stand .Quite noble !.
The chest in-between.
@@keithharvey6354 yes you are correct .Thanks