195: When Britain Fought Russia: The Tsar's Fatal Miscalculation
Send me a messageWhy did Britain end up fighting Russia in the Crimean War, 1854-56?Chris Green, is the History Chap; telling forgotten stories from British history.Become A PatronMake A DonationSupport the show
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194: The Victorian War That Still Haunts Iran Today
Send me a messageThe story of the Anglo-Persian War of 1856-57 which still shapes Iranian attitudes towards Britain and the West.History casts a long shadow.Become A PatronMake A DonationSupport the show
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193: Britain's Most Remote Colony: The Forgotten British Garrison Of Tristan da Cunha
Send me a messageIn this episode, I uncover the remarkable story of Tristan da Cunha — a volcanic speck in the South Atlantic Ocean that became a strategic outpost during the final chapter of the Napoleonic Wars.Become A PatronMake A DonationSupport the show
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192: Wellington's First & Hardest Victory - The Battle of Assaye 1803
Send me a messageMost 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 of Assaye was Arthur Wellesley’s first major command—and one of the most audacious victories in British military history. Outnumbered seven to one, with just 6,500 men and minimal artillery, Wellesley led a daring assault against a Maratha army of over 40,000 troops supported by more than 100 cannon.Become A PatronMake A DonationSupport the show
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191: "Hell Fire Jack": Survivor of Indian Mutiny & The Zulus
Send me a messageJohn 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 ShowBecome A PatronMake A DonationSupport the show
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
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