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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

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16:14

247: The Island Where Nelson Lost His Eye.

The History Chap Podcast ·

2026/04/09

Send me a message In the summer of 1794, Horatio Nelson lost the sight in his right eye on a small Mediterranean island. That island was the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. And for two years — it was British. This is the story of the Anglo-Corsican Kingdom 1794-1796. Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. Get my Free weekly newsletter Support My Work - Make A Donation - Buy Me A Coffee or Support the show

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25:37

245: The Army That Vanished: The Retreat From Kabul 1842

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2026/03/26

Send me a message In January 1842, a British-led force marched out of Kabul and into one of the most devastating episodes in British military history. Make A Donation - Buy Me A Coffee or Support the show

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17:04

244: The Shortest War in History

The History Chap Podcast ·

2026/03/18

Send me a message Lasting just 38 minutes, the Anglo-Zanzibar War in 1896, is regarded as the shortest war in history. Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. Ways You Can Support My Channel: Become A Patron Make A Donation - Buy Me A Coffee On the morning of 27 August 1896, the British Empire fought what is widely regarded as the shortest war in history. In the space of just 38 minutes, a crisis in the island sultanate of Zanzibar escalated into a...

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14:04

243: Why Britain Still Owns These Islands

The History Chap Podcast ·

2026/03/11

Send me a message The Chagos Islands and Diego Garcia are at the centre of one of the most controversial territorial disputes involving Britain, Mauritius, and the United States. In this podcast episode, The History Chap (Chris Green) explores the history of the British Indian Ocean Territory, the removal of the Chagossian people, and the strategic importance of the American military base on Diego Garcia. Ways You Can Support My Channel: Become A Patron Make A Donation Support the show

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17:49

242: Only Man Awarded Both Victoria Cross & Olympic Gold

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2026/03/04

Send me a message Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. The story of Philip Neame, the only man to be awarded both the Victoria Cross and an Olympic gold medal. Ways You Can Support My Channel: Become A Patron Make A Donation Other episodes that you might enjoy: Adrian Carton de Wairt - the Soldier they couldn't kill William Coltman - Britain's Version of Hacksaw Ridge He won the Victoria Cross in the trenches of the First World War. ...

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18:43

241: When Did The British Army End Flogging?

The History Chap Podcast ·

2026/02/25

Send me a message Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. Flogging was the principle punishment in the British Army for nearly 200 years. Even the Duke of Wellington was a supporter. So how harsh was it? And, why (and when) did it end? Listen to my episode about the Officer Purchase System. Ways You Can Support My Channel: Become A Patron Make A Donation For nearly 200 years, flogging was the disciplinary backbone of the British Army. From the p...

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17:55

240: "Only Fools & Horses": What Was Uncle Albert's...

The History Chap Podcast ·

2026/02/21

Send me a message Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. Did you know that the actor behind the much loved comedy character, Uncle Albert ("Only Fools and Horses") actually did serve in World War 2? This is his real story. Ways You Can Support My Channel: Become A Patron Make A Donation Support the show

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17:02

239: The Royal Navy's Field Gun Competition: What...

The History Chap Podcast ·

2026/02/17

Send me a message Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. What was the inspiration behind the Royal Navy's legendary field gun competition? Ways You Can Support My Channel: Become A Patron Make A Donation Many of you may recall the Royal Tournament at Earl’s Court in London. The world’s premier military tattoo and pageant that was held for over 100 years until 1999. You may also recall the highlight of the event, Royal Navy’s Comman...

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23:24

238: The Bloodiest European Battle in the Whole 18th...

The History Chap Podcast ·

2026/02/11

Send me a message Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. The Bloodies European Battle in the 18th Century - Malplaquet 1709. The Duke of Marlborough's fourth victory over the French and the one that led to his downfall. Ways You Can Support My Channel: Become A Patron Make A Donation Other episodes in this series: The Battle of Blenheim 1704 The Battle of Ramillies 1706 The Battle of Oudenarde 1708 You might also be interested in this book, that I u...

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25:42

237: Marlborough's Forgotten Victory? Oudenarde 1708

The History Chap Podcast ·

2026/02/05

Send me a message Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. The Battle of Oudenarde 1708, Marlborough's Forgotten Battle. The book I mentioned, and used as part of my research: "Marlborough: Britain's Greatest General" by Richard Holmes (This is my Amazon affiliate link) Ways You Can Support My Channel: Become A Patron Make A Donation "The Devil Must Have Brought Them" - The Battle of Oudenarde, 1708 When French general Vendôme learned that Marlboro...

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24:57

236: "Get Off My Bloody Ship!" The Defiant British...

The History Chap Podcast ·

2026/01/29

Send me a message HMS Peterel: The Royal Navy's Defiant Last Stand at Shanghai, 1941 Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. Ways You Can Support My Channel: Become A Patron Make A Donation Hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, a small Royal Navy gunboat faced impossible odds in Shanghai. When Japanese officers boarded HMS Peterel demanding surrender, her captain - 62-year-old Lieutenant Stephen Polkinghorn - gave them a defiant reply: "Get o...

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14:18

235: Blackadder at the Battle of Blenheim

The History Chap Podcast ·

2026/01/22

Send me a message The real Blackadder who fought at the Battle of Blenheim, 1704. Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. Ways You Can Support My Channel: Become A Patron Make A Donation Sign up to my Newsletter Long before Rowan Atkinson's comic creation, a real Blackadder was fighting in some of the bloodiest battles in British military history. Lieutenant-Colonel John Blackadder was a Scottish soldier who served under the Duke of Marlborough and f...

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26:24

234: The Battle of Ramillies 1706 - Greater Than...

The History Chap Podcast ·

2026/01/21

Send me a message Fought in 1706, the Battle of Ramillies is arguably the Duke of Marlborough's greatest victory. Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. Ways You Can Support My Channel: Become A Patron Make A Donation Sign up to my Newsletter Support the show

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29:30

233: The Battle of Blenheim 1704

The History Chap Podcast ·

2026/01/16

Send me a message The Battle of Blenheim 1704: Marlborough's first of four great victories over the French. Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. Ways You Can Support My Channel: Become A Patron Make A Donation In 1704, the Duke of Marlborough embarked on one of the most audacious military campaigns in British history. With Vienna under threat from a combined French and Bavarian army, Marlborough deceived both his Dutch allies and his French e...

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51:42

222: Florence Nightingale: Legend and Reality

The History Chap Podcast ·

2026/01/10

Send me a message Florence Nightingale, the "Lady with the lamp" is one of the most famous British women in history. But, what did she really achieve? Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. Ways You Can Support My Channel: Become A Patron Make A Donation Buy a copy of Mary Seacole's autobiography https://amzn.to/4qfNoox (this is my Amazon affiliate link) Find out more about the Florence Nightingale Museum in London https://www.florence-nighting...

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31:55

The Battle of Hong Kong 1941 (Part 2)

The History Chap Podcast ·

2025/12/17

Send me a message This is Part 2 of my story about the battle (and fall) of Hong Kong in December 1941. Listen to Part 1 Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. Ways You Can Support My Channel: Become A Patron Make A Donation Just hours after the attack on Pearl Harbour, the Japanese invaded the British colony of Hong Kong on the 8th December 1941. Smashing through the wonderfully named Gin Drinkers Line (which British military planners had optimisti...

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27:46

220: The Battle of Hong Kong 1941 (Part 1)

The History Chap Podcast ·

2025/12/16

Send me a message The battle for Hong Kong fought between the 8th and 25th December 1941, is overshadowed by the British defeat at Singapore and thus is often a forgotten chapter in World War 2. And yet, the British, Indian, and Canadian troops plus local volunteers who fought a grim and bitter battle against a Japanese enemy that outnumbered them is one that should be told and remembered. It is the story of the Gin Drinkers defensive line, a Dunkirk-style evac...

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34:57

219: Marlborough: The General Who Never Lost A Battle

The History Chap Podcast ·

2025/12/05

Send me a message John Churchill, first Duke of Marlborough: The General Who Never Lost A Battle. Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. Ways You Can Support My Channel: Become A Patron Make A Donation John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough, is widely regarded as Britain's greatest general — yet his remarkable story remains surprisingly unfamiliar to many. The Duke of Marlborough won five major pitched battles against Louis XIV's armies, including ...

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30:51

218: Lawrence of Arabia - The Truth Behind The Legend

The History Chap Podcast ·

2025/11/28

Send me a message Lawrence of Arabia: The Truth Behind The Legend Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. Ways You Can Support My Channel: Become A Patron Make A Donation Who was Lawrence of Arabia? The 1962 David Lean film, starring Peter O'Toole and Omar Sharif, introduced millions to the legend of T.E. Lawrence - the British officer who led the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire in World War One. But how much of that legend is true? This episod...

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31:12

217: Recipe For Disaster: The British Army's Officer...

The History Chap Podcast ·

2025/11/23

Send me a message The British Army's Officer Purchase System 1664-1871 Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. Ways You Can Support My Channel: Become A Patron Make A Donation For over two centuries, from 1660 to 1871, the British Army allowed officers to buy their commissions and promotions. Wealthy aristocrats like Lord Cardigan could purchase their way to command without ever seeing battle, leading to disasters like the Charge of the Light Brigade. ...

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