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(01-26-25) Road to the Anglo-Zulu War Part 1 OUT NOW!
How did British imperial ambitions and Zulu sovereignty collide? This documentary dissects the political, economic, and military pressures that set the stage for the devastating Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.
Welcome to Part 1 of a multi-part series breaking down the Anglo-Zulu War moment by moment. From political tensions to legendary battles, this multi-part documentary unravels the full story of the Anglo-Zulu War like never before.
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 04:55 – Border Incidents at Natal and Zululand
- 12:51 – Henry Bartle Frere
- 16:07 – Border Crisis Explained
- 23:11 – Colonialist Ambitions for South Africa
- 27:08 – Zulu Response of the British
- 33:06 – Coronation of King Cetshwayo
- 35:56 – Langalibalele’s Rebellion
- 39:51 – Battle of Bushman’s Pass, 1873
- 45:25 – Formation of the Natal Native Contingent
Bibliography
- Barthorp, Michael. The Zulu War: Isandlwana to Ulundi. Cassell Publish, London. 2002. https://archive.org/details/zuluwarisandhlwa0000bart
- Cope, RL. Ploughshare of War: The Origins of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. University of Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg. 1999. https://archive.org/details/ploughshareofwar0000cope/mode/1up
- Edgerton, Roberts B. Like Lions They Fought: The Zulu War and the Last Black Empire in South Africa. Weidenfeld and Nicolson Publishing, London. 1988. https://archive.org/details/likelionstheyfou0000edge/mode/1up
- Irvine, Louise. “Zulu Beer.” Weiner Museum of Decorative Arts. February 4, 2024. https://www.wmoda.com/zulu-beer/#:~:text=Home%2Dbrewed%20beer%20is%20vital,evoke%20and%20appease%20the%20ancestors
- King Cetshwayo’s ‘Coronation’ on 1 September 1873. South Africa. National Army Museum. Accessed December 12, 2024. https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1980-07-79-72
- Knight, Ian and Laband, John. Correspondents: The Anglo-Zulu War. Jonathan Ball Publishing, Johannesburg. 1996. https://archive.org/details/warcorrespondent0000john/mode/1up
- Lock, Ron and Quantrill, Peter. Zulu Victory: The Epic of Isandlwana and the Cover-Up. Jonathan Ball Publishing, Johannesburg. 2005. https://archive.org/details/zuluvictoryepico0000ronl/mode/1up
- Martineau, John. The Life and Correspondence of Sir Bartle Frere. John Murray Publishing, London. 1895. https://archive.org/details/lifecorresponden0000mart/
- Morris, DR. The Washing of the Spears: A History of the Rise of the Zulu Nation Under Shaka and Its Fall in the Zulu War of 1879. Book Club Associates, London. 1972. https://archive.org/details/washingofspearsh0000drmo/mode/2up
- Yorke, Edmund. Isandlwana 1879. Spellmount, The History Press. 2011. https://archive.org/details/isandlwana18790000york/mode/1up
- Young, John. Brevet Colonel Anthony W. Durnford, Royal Engineers. Anglo-Zulu War Royal Research Trust. https://www.rorkesdriftvc.com/isandhlwana/durnford.htm
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Want to learn more? Check out our moment by moment analysis of the Battle of Rorke’s Drift here!
(10-27-24) The Strange Death of Sgt. Phleger – Vietnam War Stories
What led to Sgt. Phelger’s strange death? This true story follows Team Rock Mat during the Vietnam War, featuring US Marines and an unexpected encounter with a deadly Bengal tiger.
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 04:08 – Sgt. Robert C. Phleger
- 06:56 – Team Rock Mat and Razorback Ridge
- 08:24 – Tiger Ambush
- 17:03 – Sgt. Larkins
- 20:51 – Event Analysis
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Also watch – This Bear Should Not Exist! The MacFarlane Bear, 1864
Sources:
Kirkeby, Ken. “The Strange Death of Sergeant Phleger.” Sporting Classics. February, 2002. https://sportingclassicsdaily.com/the-strange-death-of-sergeant-phleger/
“London Marine Killed by Tiger.” NewsPapers. Accessed October 01, 2024. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-circleville-herald-obituary-for-robe/48504566/?locale=en-US
Norton, B.H. Force Recon Diary, 1970. Ivy Books, New York. 1991.
Norton, B.H. “Norton, Bruce. US Marine Corps.” Transcript. Vietnam 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration. May 07, 2022. https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/assets/1/28/Norton_Bruce_Captions_Transcript.pdf
“The Animals: Bengal Tiger” Cougar Mountain Zoo. Zoological Society of Washington and Cougar Mountain Zoo, 2024. https://www.cougarmountainzoo.org/animals/bengal-tiger/
“Unfriendly Tiger Comes Up 2nd Best in Test with Marine,” News Paper Article. Tan Son Nhut Association, 1975. https://www.tsna.org/documents/53.pd
(09-15-24) Is Call of Duty 2: Big Red One the BEST World War 2 FPS?
Is Call of Duty 2: Big Red One the best World War 2 FPS? We examine its intense gameplay, historical accuracy, and its portrayal of WWII battles. Perfect for fans of military history and Call of Duty, this deep dive will explore if it’s truly the top WWII shooter.
- 00:00 – What makes a good WW2 game?
- 03:02 – What makes Big Red One Special?
- 04:16 – Your Squad
- 11:56 – World War 2 Atmosphere
- 14:52 – Historical Accuracy
- 18:52 – Closing Review
(08-25-24) The Last Full Measure – The BEST of Historical Fiction
Discover why Jeff Shaara’s ‘The Last Full Measure’ stands out as a masterpiece in historical fiction. In this review, we delve into its gripping narrative, well-researched history, and unforgettable characters. Perfect for fans of Civil War literature and epic storytelling. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the best historical novels!
00:00 – Jeff Shaara and Michael Shaara
12:12 – General Lee
16:12 – General Grant
21:47 – Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
25:45 – Closing Review
(06-30-24) Germany Takes Czechoslovakia
March 14th, 1939, begins the next big gamble for Germany. Seizing the Sudetenland was not enough for Germany. Now, they wanted the whole thing. Here is the political story of the events leading to Germany’s conquest of Czechoslovakia.
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 00:28 – Czech Representatives to Berlin
- 02:29 – Emil Hacha meets in the Chancellery
- 07:00 – Invasion of Czechoslovakia
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Recommended Playlist – HISTORY
SOURCES
Keitel, Wilhelm. In the Service of the Reich. Stein and Day Publishing, New York, 1979.
Shirer, William L. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich. Crest Book Publishing, 1960. https://archive.org/details/risefallofthirdr0000will_g4y3/page/n7/mode/1up
Snyder, Louis L. Encyclopedia of the Third Reich. McGraw-Hill, Inc. 1976. https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780739423608/page/n7/mode/1up
“Triumph of Hitler.” The History Place. 2001. https://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/triumph/tr-czech.htm
(06-09-24) The Irish Invasion of Canada, 1866 FULL LECTURE
Adam Noyes lectures about the unknown but fascinating Fenian Raids into Canada shortly after the American Civil War. AKA: The Irish Invasion of Canada. Some of the battles that made Canada. Strap yourselves in… this is… a wild story.
Sources
- Chewett, WC. & Company, Fenian Raid Outline,The Fenian Raid at Fort Erie, June the First and Second, 1866: With a Map of the Niagara. Harvard University, 1866. https://archive.org/details/fenianraidatfor00cogoog/page/n17/mode/1up
- Davies, Charles W. Romance of Niagra. Morgan-Davies Co. 2000. https://archive.org/details/romanceofniagara0000davi/page/158/mode/1up
- “The Fenian Raid 1866.” The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada Regimental Museum and Archive. Accessed May 31, 2024. https://qormuseum.org/history/timeline-1856-1899/the-fenian-raid-1866/
- Neidhardt, Wilfried. Fenianism in North America. Pennsylvania State University Press, 1975. https://archive.org/details/fenianisminnorth00neid/page/46/mode/1up
- Smith-Christmas, Kenneth. “The Mk III Snider and the Ballard Rifle: The Battle of Eccles Hill -PART ONE.” British Muzzle Loaders. Jan 13, 2023.
- “The Fenian Raid 1866.” The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada Regimental Museum and Archive. Accessed May 31, 2024. https://qormuseum.org/history/timeline-1856-1899/the-fenian-raid-1866/
(05-05-24) The True Story of Pelham’s Corner – Battle of Fredericksburg, 1862
A detailed breakdown of the true story of Pelham’s Corner during the Battle of Fredericksburg, 1862. How two Confederate Napoleon cannons, led by Major John Pelham and Captain Mathias W. Henry, halted an entire Union corps.
- 00:00 – General Lee and Jackson scout the Rappahannock River
- 00:59 – Fighting in Fredericksburg, Dec 12, 1862
- 02:27 – General JEB Stuart and Major John Pelham
- 03:45 – The 1857 Napoleon Smoothbore Cannon
- 04:21 – Pelham’s Corner Battle
- 10:50 – Significance of Pelham’s Corner
Sources:
Bryant, James K. The Battle of Fredericksburg: We Cannot Escape History. The History Press, Charleston, SC, 2010.
https://archive.org/details/battleoffrederic0000brya/page/n5/mode/1up
Glyer, Peter “Stuart’s Horse Artillery (Part 2) Pelham’s Corner,” Mercer Square. February 18, 2022. https://mercersquare.wordpress.com/2022/02/18/stuarts-horse-artillery-part-2-pelhams-corner/comment-page-1/
Hassler, William W. Colonel John Pelham: Lee’s Boy Artillerist. University of North Carolina Press, 1960. https://archive.org/details/coloneljohnpelha0000hass/page/n9/mode/1up
Person, Gustav. “The Model 1857 12-pounder.” Warfare History Network, August 2010. https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/the-model-1857-12-pounder/
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