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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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17:12

159: The Real Blackadder

The History Chap Podcast ·

2024/12/30

Send me a messageDid you know that a real life Captain Blackadder went forth across no mans land during the First World War?As did a Lt. George, a Captain Darling and a Private Baldrick.This is their story.Support My Work, Become A PatronSupport the show

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12:42

158: The First Bomb Dropped On England

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2024/12/20

Send me a messageOn Christmas Eve (24 December) 1914, Britain was bombed from the air for the first time.A lone German plane flew over the port of Dover and one bomb was dropped towards Dover Castle.It missed its target and landed in a civilian street.This is the story of that historic moment in Britain's history, when the first bomb was dropped on the island and what happened next.Support my show by becoming a PatronSupport the show

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20:40

157: Prince Albert: The Best King Britain Never Had?

The History Chap Podcast ·

2024/12/17

Send me a messageChris Green is The History Chap, telling stories that bring history to life.Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, has often be called the best King England (or Britain) never had.But who was Prince Albert and exactly what role did he play in British history?I recently told the story about how Prince Albert helped to prevent a war between the USA and Britain in the 1860’s.Loads of you got in touch asking me to tell a little bit more about him.So here is a brief overview of...

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18:22

156: The Sinking Of HMS Prince of Wales & HMS...

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2024/12/13

Send me a message48 hours after the Japanese launched their surprise attack on Pearl Harbour their aircraft delivered an equally devastating blow to the Royal Navy.On the 10th December 1941, the warships HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse were sunk by torpedoes launched by Japanese aircraft.It was the first time that warships defending themselves & sailing in open water had been sunk solely by an air attack.It would change naval warfare forever.Support me by becoming a PatronSupport the ...

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18:24

155: The Cato Street Conspiracy 1820

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2024/12/10

Send me a messageIn 1820, a group of radical revolutionaries plotted to overthrow the British government.Their plan? To assassinate the entire Cabinet whilst at a dinner and spark a nationwide uprising.It was bold. It was desperate. And it was doomed.This is the story of the Cato Street Conspiracy—a tale of revolution, betrayal, and tragedy in the heart of Georgian London.Become A PatronSupport the show

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22:13

154: The Battle of The Falkland Islands 1914

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2024/12/04

Send me a messageIn an epic naval encounter on the 8th December 1914, the Royal Navy decisively defeated German admiral Maximilian von Spee. He along with 4 of his warships and 2,000 of his sailors were lost to the cold waters of the Atlantic. That’s over double the number of men killed in the Falklands War in 1982.Become A PatronSupport the show

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19:22

153: The Eureka Stockade

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2024/11/29

Send me a messageOn the 3rd December 1854 British redcoats fought rebelling gold miners in Australia.The Battle of the Eureka stockade was the bloody finale between industrial and political unrest amongst in the mining community and the British authorities, which became a defining moment in Australian history.Become A PatronSupport the show

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18:56

152: The Great Storm of 1703

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2024/11/26

Send me a messageOn the night of the 26th November 1703 a storm hit southern Britain in which over 10,000 were killed, 13 Royal Navy warships were destroyed in the middle of a war with France, windmills caught fire, cows ended up in trees, and even the Queen had to flee for her life!This is the story of the Great Storm of 1703.Support My Show; Become A PatronSupport the show

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15:23

151: 2nd Anglo Sikh War - Battle of Ramnagar 1848

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2024/11/24

Send me a messageJust two years after the British victory in the First Anglo-Sikh war in India, the Sikhs squared up to the British all over again.This is the story about how the 2nd Anglo-Sikh War started and what happened when, on the 22nd November 1848, the two sides met at the Battle of RamnagarChris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life.Become a PatronSupport the show

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18:03

150: The British Surrender At Kut 1916

The History Chap Podcast ·

2024/11/20

Send me a messageOn the 29th April 1916, after 140 day, the besieged British & Indian garrison at Kut in modern-day Iraq surrendered to the Turks.It was the biggest surrender of british forces since Yorktown 130 years before we’reBut, why were the British were there? how did the siege end in defeat? and what happened to the garrison after Kut?Support Me By Becoming A PatronBooks used to produce this episode include:"Kut: The Army of Death" - Ronald MillarMy Amazon affiliate link: https://...

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17:50

149: How Queen Victoria's Husband Averted US-British...

The History Chap Podcast ·

2024/11/12

Send me a messageThe Trent Affair, in 1861 during the American Civil war, when a Union warship boarded a British mail ship and seized Confederate envoys, brought Britain and the USA to the very brink of war.It was only the intervention by Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert, that helped pull the two nations back from the abyss.So, What actually happened in the Trent Affair in 1861? How close did the USA and Great Britain really come to fighting each other? And, exactly how did Princ...

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22:10

148: The Best of British: The Story Behind Britain's...

The History Chap Podcast ·

2024/11/08

Send me a messageIn Westminster Abbey, London, lies the tomb of Britain’s Unknown Warrior.But how was he chosen from all the thousands who died? Why did he end up in this ancient place or worship, and why, is it called the tomb of the Unknown Warrior and not the Unknown Soldier?Support my show by becoming a PatronSupport the show

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10:08

147: The Wartime Service of Comedy Giant, Tommy Cooper

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2024/11/04

Send me a messageWith his magic tricks that went wrong, his catch phrase “Just like that” and his ironing fez, Tommy Cooper was an icon of Post War British comedy.But why did he start wearing that fez?Well, it all has to do with his little-known time serving in Monty’s “Desert Rats” in Egypt during the Second World War.Intrigued? Then sit back as we explore the story of Tommy Cooper, his World War 2 service & his fez.Support The Show - Become A PatronSupport the show

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13:19

146: Epic Charge of The Australian Light Horse -...

The History Chap Podcast ·

2024/10/30

Send me a messageThe epic charge of the Australian Light Horse - Battle of Beersheba 1917.Become a Patron by joining my Supporter's ClubOn the 31st October 1917, during the First World War, 800 Australian horsemen charged against Turkish machine guns. Using their bayonets as swords, it was the culminating action in the allied victory at the Battle of Beersheba, and was depicted in the film;”The Lighthorsemen”.Support the show

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16:01

145: India's Waterloo? The Battle of Sobraon (1st...

The History Chap Podcast ·

2024/10/24

Send me a messageThe Battle of Sobraon fought on the 10th February 1846, was the fourth, last and decisive battle of the First Anglo-Sikh War.At the end of that bloody morning, over 12,000 men had been killed or wounded and the last formidable army opposing British rule in India had been defeated.This is part 4 in my series on the First Anglo Sikh War.P1 - Episode 133: Sikh Swords v British Bayonets (The Battle of Mudki)P2 - Episode 137: Egos, Madness & Traitors (Battle of Ferozeshah)P3 -...

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15:48

144: The First British Naval Defeat In 100 Years -...

The History Chap Podcast ·

2024/10/21

Send me a messageThe Battle of Coronel fought on the 1st November 1914, was the first defeat for the Royal Navy in over 100 years.Become a Patron by joining my Supporter's ClubBooks About Battle of Coronel:"The Grand Fleet 1914-19" - Daniel Ridley-Kitts"Naval Warfare 1914-1918" - Tim BenbowGet My FREE Weekly Newsletterhttps://www.thehistorychap.comSupport the show

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14:53

143: The "Kilted Killer"

The History Chap Podcast ·

2024/10/20

Send me a messageTommy Macpherson, the "Kilted Killer", was a British World War 2 commando.Parachuted into France, he worked with the resistance blowing up bridges, taking on an elite panzer regiment and convincing an German army of 23,000 to surrender.Once, having sabotaged a German fuel dump he cooly sat at a nearby cafe in full Highland uniform including kilt, drinking a glass of wine.He caused so much havoc that the Germans placed a 300,000 Franc bounty on his head. But, even that c...

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19:25

142: Punished Heroes - The Men Stripped Of The...

The History Chap Podcast ·

2024/10/14

Send me a messageSince it’s inception in 1856, there have been 1358 Victoria Crosses awarded.But 8 of these heroes were forced to forfeit their medals.This is their story.2 Ways To Support My Channel:1) Become a Patron by joining my Supporter's Club2) Get My FREE Weekly NewsletterSupport the show

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141: The Charge of the 16th Lancers at Aliwal (1st...

The History Chap Podcast ·

2024/10/10

Send me a messageThe battle of Aliwal, fought on the 28th January 1846 proved to be a turning point in the First Anglo-Sikh War.Support My Show By Becoming a PatronA bloody cavalry charge by the 16th Lancers combined with British commander, Sir Harry Smith’s, clever combining of artillery and cavalry to support his infantry produced a victory in what one military historian called a “near perfect battle”.It’s time to explore the Battle of Aliwal, which Sir Harry Smith called his “complet...

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140: The Soldier They Couldn't Kill - General Adrian...

The History Chap Podcast ·

2024/10/07

Send me a messageHave you heard of the British officer who was shot in the stomach, the groin, the hand, the ear, the skull, the ankle, the hip, the leg and they eye, and lived to tell the tale?Awarded the Victoria Cross, he also survived plane crashes; tunnelled out of a prisoner of war camp with one hand; and tore off his own fingers when a doctor refused to amputate them. This is the story of Lieutenant-General Sir Adrian Carton De Wiart VC, the soldier they couldn’t kill.Become A Pat...

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