Redcoat History

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Welcome to Redcoat History – where British military legends come to life. I’m Chris, a battlefield guide and history geek based in South Africa. On this channel, we explore the gripping, often overlooked stories of the British Army — from the American Revolution to the Zulu War and beyond. 📩 Sponsorship enquiries: chris at redcoathistory dot com

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How Marlborough Turned Britain’s Army Into the World's Best

How Marlborough Turned Britain’s Army Into the World's Best Redcoat History

60.9K views - 5 days ago

Britain’s Most Feared Victorian Fighters: Myth vs Reality

Britain’s Most Feared Victorian Fighters: Myth vs Reality Redcoat History

21.3K views - 1 week ago

Why Britain’s Army Is NOT a Royal Army

Why Britain’s Army Is NOT a Royal Army Redcoat History

252.1K views - 2 weeks ago

How Britain’s Army Outfought the French in the Peninsular War

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How Britain’s Army Outfought the French in the Peninsular War Redcoat History and Marcus Cribb

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What’s The Next Chapter for Redcoat History?

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Why Britain Went to War Over a Pickled Ear and Why it was a Disaster!

Why Britain Went to War Over a Pickled Ear and Why it was a Disaster! Redcoat History

7.4K views - 1 month ago

Zulu Dawn: History vs Hollywood (Did They Get It Right?)

Zulu Dawn: History vs Hollywood (Did They Get It Right?) Redcoat History

40.4K views - 1 month ago

The Biggest Myth in British Military History

The Biggest Myth in British Military History Redcoat History

11.3K views - 1 month ago

How Canada Built a Fearsome Army - and Why It’s Struggling Today

How Canada Built a Fearsome Army - and Why It’s Struggling Today Redcoat History

23.9K views - 2 months ago

How Britain’s German Soldiers Did the Impossible in the Peninsular War

How Britain’s German Soldiers Did the Impossible in the Peninsular War Redcoat History

15.3K views - 2 months ago

Royal Marines vs US Marines: What's the REAL Difference?

Royal Marines vs US Marines: What's the REAL Difference? Redcoat History

75.7K views - 2 months ago

The Regiment Everyone Loves to Hate – Meet the RAF Regiment

The Regiment Everyone Loves to Hate – Meet the RAF Regiment Redcoat History

196.4K views - 2 months ago

Why the British Army Lost the War Against Sex

Why the British Army Lost the War Against Sex Redcoat History

15K views - 2 months ago

The Relief of Lucknow (1857) - Incredible British Bravery Against All Odds!

The Relief of Lucknow (1857) - Incredible British Bravery Against All Odds! Redcoat History

2 months ago

The Forgotten Last Stand at Isandlwana

The Forgotten Last Stand at Isandlwana Redcoat History

149K views - 3 months ago

The Spartans of Africa? The reality of the Zulu army

The Spartans of Africa? The reality of the Zulu army Redcoat History

172.9K views - 3 months ago

The Real British Battle Behind The Last of the Mohicans (French and Indian War)

The Real British Battle Behind The Last of the Mohicans (French and Indian War) Redcoat History

42.8K views - 3 months ago

The Real Harry Flashman? The Untold Story of Richard Burton

The Real Harry Flashman? The Untold Story of Richard Burton Redcoat History

75.1K views - 3 months ago

How Accurate is Zulu (1964)? | Redcoat Reacts

How Accurate is Zulu (1964)? | Redcoat Reacts Redcoat History

4 months ago

Expert Reveals Forgotten Secrets of Britain's Crimean War SUCCESS

Expert Reveals Forgotten Secrets of Britain's Crimean War SUCCESS Redcoat History

23.2K views - 4 months ago

Wellington’s Greatest Victory: SALAMANCA As You’ve Never Seen It

Wellington’s Greatest Victory: SALAMANCA As You’ve Never Seen It Redcoat History

96.5K views - 4 months ago

The Empire’s Killing Field: Battle of Omdurman (1898)

The Empire’s Killing Field: Battle of Omdurman (1898) Redcoat History

37K views - 4 months ago

Redcoats Under Fire: Guerrilla War in America

Redcoats Under Fire: Guerrilla War in America Redcoat History

13.1K views - 4 months ago

Don't mess with Bootnecks! 360 Years of Britain's elite Royal Marines

Don't mess with Bootnecks! 360 Years of Britain's elite Royal Marines Redcoat History

52.9K views - 5 months ago

Decoding Wellington’s Army

Decoding Wellington’s Army Redcoat History

5 months ago

The British RAID that SHOCKED Napoleon's Army

The British RAID that SHOCKED Napoleon's Army Redcoat History

45.3K views - 5 months ago

How the Heavy Brigade Crushed the Russians at Balaclava

How the Heavy Brigade Crushed the Russians at Balaclava Redcoat History

108K views - 6 months ago

How The Thin Red Line Revolutionized Battlefield Tactics

How The Thin Red Line Revolutionized Battlefield Tactics Redcoat History

631.9K views - 6 months ago

Britain’s Most Untrustworthy Regiment? The French Soldiers Who Switched Sides

Britain’s Most Untrustworthy Regiment? The French Soldiers Who Switched Sides Redcoat History

52.6K views - 6 months ago

What is an air-raid like? (members only video)

What is an air-raid like? (members only video) Redcoat History

6 months ago

Bizarre, Underrated and Forgotten. . .Wellington’s Weirdest Regiments

Bizarre, Underrated and Forgotten. . .Wellington’s Weirdest Regiments Redcoat History

103K views - 6 months ago

The Forgotten War on the Edge of Empire

The Forgotten War on the Edge of Empire Redcoat History

56.2K views - 6 months ago

The Siege of Ciudad Rodrigo (From Above)

The Siege of Ciudad Rodrigo (From Above) Redcoat History

19.7K views - 7 months ago

He Changed the British Army Forever…Then Lost Everything

He Changed the British Army Forever…Then Lost Everything Redcoat History

56.4K views - 7 months ago

The Brutal Reality of Napoleonic Warfare. . .

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The Brutal Reality of Napoleonic Warfare. . . Redcoat History and Clasps of Courage

29.4K views - 7 months ago

Outnumbered and Outflanked: Wellington's Toughest Battle

Outnumbered and Outflanked: Wellington's Toughest Battle Redcoat History

62.9K views - 7 months ago

The 12 Greatest Cavalry Charges in British History!

The 12 Greatest Cavalry Charges in British History! Redcoat History

78.4K views - 8 months ago

Was This Wellington's Most INGENIOUS victory?

Was This Wellington's Most INGENIOUS victory? Redcoat History

72.6K views - 8 months ago

Why British Soldiers Wore Red – And Why It Had to Change

Why British Soldiers Wore Red – And Why It Had to Change Redcoat History

537.2K views - 8 months ago

How Wellington CRUSHED Napoleon’s Top Marshal

How Wellington CRUSHED Napoleon’s Top Marshal Redcoat History

55.8K views - 8 months ago

Slim's secret weapon? - The SOE in Burma (WW2)

Slim's secret weapon? - The SOE in Burma (WW2) Redcoat History

8 months ago

Elite or Overrated? Britain's Foot Guards in the Napoleonic Wars

Elite or Overrated? Britain's Foot Guards in the Napoleonic Wars Redcoat History

50.7K views - 9 months ago

The Biggest Blast of the Napoleonic Wars – The Siege of Almeida, 1810

The Biggest Blast of the Napoleonic Wars – The Siege of Almeida, 1810 Redcoat History

25.6K views - 9 months ago

The Rifles - Outnumbered. Surrounded. Still Standing? (Barba Del Puerco and the Coa, 1810)

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The Rifles - Outnumbered. Surrounded. Still Standing? (Barba Del Puerco and the Coa, 1810) Redcoat History and Marcus Cribb

188.9K views - 9 months ago

The 47th Foot: Britain’s Forgotten Elite in America

The 47th Foot: Britain’s Forgotten Elite in America Redcoat History

39.1K views - 9 months ago

Walking the Brutal Battle of Talavera (Peninsular War, 1809)

Walking the Brutal Battle of Talavera (Peninsular War, 1809) Redcoat History

67.1K views - 9 months ago

French Columns vs Redcoats – Who Breaks First? (Walking the Battle of Vimeiro)

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French Columns vs Redcoats – Who Breaks First? (Walking the Battle of Vimeiro) Redcoat History and Marcus Cribb

196.5K views - 10 months ago

Pull Up a Sandbag and Meet the Nerd Behind Redcoat History

Pull Up a Sandbag and Meet the Nerd Behind Redcoat History Redcoat History

10 months ago

The BRAVEST Charge of the Peninsular War? We climbed the slopes of Rolica

The BRAVEST Charge of the Peninsular War? We climbed the slopes of Rolica Redcoat History

19.5K views - 10 months ago

In Sharpe's Footsteps: Walking the Peninsular War Battlefields

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In Sharpe's Footsteps: Walking the Peninsular War Battlefields Redcoat History and Marcus Cribb

19K views - 10 months ago

Britain’s Forgotten War in Iran

Britain’s Forgotten War in Iran Redcoat History

24.4K views - 10 months ago

The Incredible Story of WW1's Most Decorated Tank Crew!

The Incredible Story of WW1's Most Decorated Tank Crew! Redcoat History

27K views - 10 months ago

Against the Odds: How the Paras Held the Line in Normandy

Against the Odds: How the Paras Held the Line in Normandy Redcoat History

57.2K views - 11 months ago

WW2’s Toughest? How Britain’s Airborne Forces Were Born

WW2’s Toughest? How Britain’s Airborne Forces Were Born Redcoat History

57.5K views - 11 months ago

Zulu War Tide Turns: The Bloody Clash at Gingindlovu!

Zulu War Tide Turns: The Bloody Clash at Gingindlovu! Redcoat History

152.3K views - 11 months ago

The Most FEARED British Soldier of the Victorian Era?

The Most FEARED British Soldier of the Victorian Era? Redcoat History

116K views - 11 months ago

From Privates to Colonels: All the British Army Ranks Explained (Napoleonic Wars)

From Privates to Colonels: All the British Army Ranks Explained (Napoleonic Wars) Redcoat History

216.8K views - 1 year ago

Trapped In Zululand: The Siege That History Forgot (walking the ground)

Trapped In Zululand: The Siege That History Forgot (walking the ground) Redcoat History

48.8K views - 1 year ago

The Zulu War's FORGOTTEN Battle: (walking the ground at Nyezane)

The Zulu War's FORGOTTEN Battle: (walking the ground at Nyezane) Redcoat History

55.6K views - 1 year ago

Zulu’s Biggest Blunder? The Real Story of Colour Sergeant Bourne’s Medals

Zulu’s Biggest Blunder? The Real Story of Colour Sergeant Bourne’s Medals Redcoat History

41.6K views - 1 year ago