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The podcast for military history geeks and people with a passion for good stories. We focus on British and Commonwealth military history from the birth of the redcoat era through to modern warfare.
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Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Shaka, the founder of the Zulu nation, is South Africa's most famous warrior-king. He was a formidable man. But what is his story and who were the Kings who came after him?
In this brief introduction to the subject, I am joined by historian Professor John Laband.
You can find his books on the subject via the links below.
The assassination of King Shaka - https://amzn.to/3KMq9Qj
The Eight Zulu Kings - https://amzn.to/43SOx9e
This interview was filmed at the Clash of Empires Exhibition in London. It is now finished but you can still visit their website - https://clashofempires.org/
If you are interested in the Zulu War, then please sign up for my mailing list to receive my free book on the subject: https://www.redcoathistory.com
If you are very generous, you can also buy me a coffee and help support the channel via https://ko-fi.com/redcoathistory
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
The Peninsular War is one of the most interesting in British military history.
Sir Arthur Wellesley, later the Duke of Wellington, led a successful army against the French from 1808-1814 in Portugal, Spain, and the South of France.
This was my first live broadcast and features John Viscardo of the Generals and Napoleon Podcast, and Marcus Cribb who is @ mcribbhistory on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/mcribbHistory
We are examining the French Marshals who faced Wellington.. Who were they, and who was the best?
John's YouTube channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@generalsandnapoleon
If you are interested in the Zulu War, then please sign up for my mailing list to receive my free book on the subject: https://redcoathistory.com/newsletter/
If you are very generous, you can also buy me a coffee and help support the channel via https://ko-fi.com/redcoathistory
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
The Gurkha’s - one of the most famous regiments in the British army. These tough men from Nepal have fought across the globe for Britain.
But how did they end up fighting for the British and when did they emerge as an elite unit? That’s the story we are telling today.
I am joined by the wonderful Josh Provan who can be found on Twitter
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
It is the hot summer of 1857. A small besieging British force, massively outnumbered and outgunned by the Sepoys inside the city. . .
Can this ragtag bunch of British soldiers and hastily raised regiments from the Punjab really retake the seat of the Mughal empire? Can they finally gain a victory and change the course of the Rebellion?
Today’s story is fascinating, filled with glory and honour but also brutality and terror.
Stick with me to find out more about the siege of Delhi in 1857.
Amarpal Singh's book "The Siege of Delhi" can be purchased via this link - https://amzn.to/3OiR6gS
If you are interested in the Zulu War, then please sign up for my mailing list to receive my free book on the subject: www.redcoathistory.com
If you are very generous, you can also buy me a coffee and help support the channel via https://ko-fi.com/redcoathistory
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Cawnpore - was a key battle during the war of 1857 in northern India. But it was more than just a battle - it became a rallying cry. It was a brutal fight followed by an infamous and tragic massacre and eventually some terrible retribution from the British.
Join me as I continue my series on the Indian mutiny of 1857 - known in India as the 1st War of Independence.
My key source for this video was Andrew Ward's book, "Our bones are scattered" that can purchased via this link - https://amzn.to/3mE4HUI
You can also read Mowbray Thomson's book for free via this link - https://archive.org/details/storycawnpore00thomgoog/mode/2up
and Shepherd's book can be read here -
https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.284844/page/n47/mode/2up
If you are also interested in the Zulu War, then please sign up for my mailing list to receive my free book on the subject: www.redcoathistory.com
If you are very generous, you can also buy me a coffee and help support the channel via https://ko-fi.com/redcoathistory
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Want to hear how a historical fiction author researches his books and how a military themed metal band makes sure their lyrics are accurate?
Today is a fun episode where I catch up with two old friends of the show - fiction author James Mace and Rock Legend Chris Simpson.
James has two new books coming out - https://www.legionarybooks.net/
Forlorn Hope are working on a new concept album. Follow them here: https://forlornhope.uk/home
The Clash of Empires exhibition is running until the end of July - book your free tickets here - https://clashofempires.org/
If you want to follow what I'm up to and receive a free eBook about the Anglo-Zulu War at the same time then just fill out the sign up form for my email newsletter via
bit.ly/redcoathistory
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Today I am joined by John Laband, author of a new book about Lord Chelmsford. Chelmsford was the British commander during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879...But was he any good?
I recorded this at the Clash of Empires exhibition currently taking place at the Royal Philatelic Society in London.
You can sign up for tickets over at https://www.clashofempires.org
If you are interested in the Zulu War, then please sign up for my mailing list to receive my free book on the subject: https://www.redcoathistory.com/newsletter
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
In today's episode I speak with the fantastic history loving indie artist, comic book writer and adventurer Colin Mathieson.
Colin is expanding on and republishing his excellent comic book/graphic novel - Zulu: Water Cart Rescue and is releasing it at the Clash of Empires Exhibition.
In this interview we discuss his research about the Battle of Rorke's Drift, his fascination with the Zulu War and also other comic books about the conflict that can be found.
Colin's website is - https://momentofadventure.blogspot.com/
You can buy your tickets for the Clash of Empires Symposium at https://clashofempires.org/symposium/
If you want to support the Redcoat History podcast then please share links with friends and family and sign up for my monthly newsletter over at https://redcoathistory.com/newsletter/
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
The Natal Mounted Police suffered terrible casualties at the Battle of Isandlwana fighting in the donga alongside Colonel Durnford.
In today's episode of the Redcoat History Podcast Cam Simpson joins us once more to talk about the history of the unit and its fascinating men. He calls them the Blue-blood troopers, as a number were sons of generals and senior figures from across the empire.
Cam's new book on the subject is out today and can be purchased at Amazon.
amzn.to/44ihFHL
He should also have some paper copies for sale at the Clash of Empires Zulu War exhibtion happening now in London (July 2023).
If you want tickets to the event please order via clashofempires.org
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
In July 2023, the Royal Philatelic Society London will host a public exhibition displaying more than 500 postal, historical, and cultural objects exploring the context, history, and ongoing legacy of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.
I will be there interviewing the speakers, as will today's guest - Alex Haimann - co-curator of the exhibition.
It promises to be a fascinating event and a great chance to meet the pre-eminent historians of the Anglo-Zulu War.
To find out more and book your tickets please visit www.clashofempires.org