The History Chap Podcast
Join Chris Green - The History Chap - as he explores the stories behind British history - the great events, the forgotten stories and the downright bizarre!Chris is a historian by training, and has a way of bringing history to life by making it relevant, interesting and entertaining.www.thehistorychap.com
Episodes
189 episodes
192: Wellington's First & Hardest Victory - The Battle of Assaye 1803
Most people know the Duke of Wellington for defeating Napoleon at Waterloo. But when asked which battle truly tested him, Wellington didn’t name Waterloo. He said Assaye.Fought in the blistering heat of central India in 1803, the Battle...
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191: "Hell Fire Jack": Survivor of Indian Mutiny & The Zulus
John Dartnell: Veteran of the Zulu War, Indian Mutiny, and Boer War – The Forgotten Soldier of EmpireChris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life.Please Support My Show
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190: How Stan Hollis Earned The Only VC on D-Day
The story of Yorkshireman, Stanley Hollis, the only man to be awarded a Victoria Cross on D-Day 1944.Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life.Please Support My Show
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189: Corfield's Last Stand: Britain's War with the Mad Mullah in Somaliland
The Last Stand of Richard Corfield: Britain's War with the Mad MullahIn August 1913, deep in the arid interior of British Somaliland, Captain Richard Corfield led a force of camel-mounted troopers into what would become one of the most ...
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188: The Real James Bond: Ian Fleming's Secret War
Was James Bond real? Not exactly. But the man who created him was deeply involved in the shadowy world of wartime espionage. This documentary uncovers the true story of Ian Fleming’s secret war—and how it gave birth to 007.
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187: The Dam Busters: The True Story Behind The Iconic World War 2 Film
Become A PatronMake A DonationOn the 16th May 1943, 19 Lancaster bombers form 617 Squadron RAF set out on one of th...
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186: Did the film "Zulu" get it wrong? The mystery of Lt. Adendorff.
Become A PatronMake A DonationDid the film Zulu get it wrong?In the 1964 epic, Lieutenant Gert Adendorff ri...
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185: WW1 Troop Train Disaster
The Quiitinshill Rail Disaster.Britain's worst ever rail crash where over 220 people were killed including over 200 soldiers heading to Liverpool to embark for Gallipoli.Bec...
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184: The Abyssinian Expedition 1868: Britain's Most Daring Rescue
The story of the British expedition to Abyssinia (Ethiopia) to rescue British civilians being held captive by the Emperor Tewodros in his mountain fortress at Magdala.Become A Pat...
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183: The British Soldiers Who Fought In the Papal Army 1861-1870
The story of the British Zouaves who fought in the 19th century Papal army.Become A PatronMake A Donation
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182: The Battle of Ashdown, 871 - Alfred The Great's First Victory
In early 871, Wessex stood on the brink. The Great Heathen Army—an alliance of Viking warriors—had already devastated Northumbria and East Anglia, and now turned its full fury toward the last unconquered Anglo-Saxon kingdom. After a Viking vict...
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181: The Viking Great Heathen Army Invades England
In the year 865, a new and terrifying force arrived on English shores—not a raiding party, but a full-scale invasion. The Great Heathen Army, a coalition of battle-hardened Viking war bands, swept across the land with ruthless efficiency. ...
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180: The Bravest Man To Ever Wear A Redcoat?
Major General Robert Rollo Gillespie was described the by historian of the British Army as "the bravest man to ever wear a redcoat".But who was he and what did he do?Become ...
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179: The Viking Attack on Lindisfarne 793
In the year 793, the monks at Lindisfarne—one of the holiest sites in Anglo-Saxon England—were attacked by Viking raiders.It heralded the start of growing Viking raids and then invasions that would bring Anglo Saxon England to its knees....
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178: The War of the Golden Stool
In 1900, the British Empire launched what would become the final and most dramatic chapter in a decades-long struggle with the Ashanti people of West Africa—the War of the Golden Stool. Also known as the Fifth Anglo-Ashanti War, this conflict w...
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177: Titanic to Dunkirk: The Incredible Story of Charles Lightoller
Charles Lightoller was the most senior officer to survive the sinking of the Titanic — and nearly three decades later, he took his own small boat to rescue soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk.
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176: The Fighting Bradfords (Britain's Most Decorated WW1 Family)
The ‘Fighting Bradford’s” were 4 brothers from the north East of England who served in the First World War.The 4 brothers, 3 of whom were killed, were awarded 2 Victoria Crosses, 1 DSO, 2 Military crosses and numerous Mentions in D...
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175: "The Man Who Would Be King" Film vs History
In this episode I look at "The Man Who Would Be King", a story by Rudyard Kipling and made into a film in 1975 starring Sean Connery and Michael Caine.A ripping adventure yarn set on the wild frontiers of British India.But, was th...
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174: The Last Invasion of Mainland Britain 1797
The almost comical story of the last invasion of mainland Britain in 1797. Other podcast that you might enjoy:Battle of Trafalgar
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174. British History in this Week: 10th March (Recording of live Show)
This is a recording of the weekly live show for Patrons that is broadcast on YouTube.It is more informal and slightly more spontaneous than my usual episodes.
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173: The Forgotten Hero of Isandlwana: The Story of Samuel Wassall VC
Amid the chaos of the British defeat at Isandlwana on January 22, 1879, 22-year-old Private Samuel Wassall of the 80th Regiment displayed extraordinary bravery. As the Zulu warriors overran the British camp, Wassall, already escapin...
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172: The Last Pagan King in England - Penda of Mercia
Penda of Mercia, the last pagan king in Anglo-Saxon England.A warrior king who was largely written out of history by Christian monks.You might also enjoy the story of ...
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171: The Oldest Victoria Cross Recipient Ever!
William Raynor VC is the oldest Victoria Cross recipient ever.He was 61 years and 10 months old when he was awarded his Victoria Cross during he 1857 Indian Mutiny (Revolt / Great Mutiny).
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170: Gujrat, the Battle That Changed India: Sikhs vs British
The Battle of Gujrat - the final battle between the Sikhs and the British,The British victory brought to a close the 2nd Anglo Sikh War and resulted in the annexation of the Punjab.Chris Green is The History Chap; telling storie...
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169: Was General Percival Real to Blame for the Fall of Singapore 1942?
On the 15th February 1942, the British surrendered the island of Singapore to the Japanese.85,000 British, Australian, Indian and local troops were taken prisoner.It was the largest ever surrender in the history of the British arm...
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