Charge of 21st Lancers at Battle of Omdurman

"You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life."

My late dad served in the 17th/21st Lancers during WW2 in the British Reconnaissance Corps. He never spoke about his war years but would happily regale us with tales of the history of his regiment.

Sit Winston got around didnt he. Its amazing the men of that era and all of the traveling they did. Most of us cant even get out of our own home town. Another great story Chris.

Watched this open mouthed. Brilliant episode. The more I hear about Winston the greater my admiration for him. A fantastic Briton Thanks Chris.

My wife and I members of the Sir Winston Churchill Society here in Calgary.

I read Winston Churchill's book the River War, many moons ago. Wonderful video on this fantastic time between the old world gallantry, and the oncoming industrial machine. What a life those men lived!

That Winston Churchill definitely saw some action.

Once again, thank you for all the work you put into making these videos! I especially like that you mentioned what happened to the participants later in life.

Thanks Chris. Yet another enthralling episode.! Showing the many facets to Churchills personality.! I read his Headmaster wrote on his report card, when he was a 10yr old pupil at Ascot, that ‘he has no ambition’.!! Oops.!!

Well done, Chris. As a boy of 13, I, along with my mother and sister, were visiting my grandmother in Worcester for the summer. We lived in Florida so this trip to the UK was my first time traveling outside the US. We took many day trips aboard the “Midland Red” motor coaches to fascinating places. One such trip was to a town called Woodstock. Long story short, we were walking along in front of an official looking building when there was a clammer of people just ahead. There were a couple of men in suits and a couple of police officers. One man was pushing an older gentleman in a wheelchair. I remember my gran saying “it’s Winnie”! Everyone lined up and he was pushed along towards a car. He shook each of our hands. I didn’t know what or who a “Winnie” was until later in my life and what an opportunity and privilege that trip truly meant. I’m almost 76 now, but this event has been one that continues to amaze. Thank you for your marvelous gift of bringing history to life.

That's a brave british gentleman for sure. One who knew war from being at this charge ! And of course he's the most famous and important Englishman second only to Alfred the Great. Thank you Chris, do you know what Mauser he used? My 2 grand aunt from Sachsen Coburg met him shortly in London before WW I, my mother told me. British hussars wore lances? Thank you very much for that perfect piece of english history Chris! God's Blessings from Northern Germany Ludwig

Your videos are awesome! This 24 year old history lover can’t get enough of your content!! KEEP IT COMING! Don’t usually leave ppl comments, but I feel you probably deserve to know how much you help me enjoy history!

I have a book called Frontiers and Wars, which is a collection of Churchill’s books he wrote, the River War is one of them, along with the Malakand field Force, London to Ladysmith, and Ian Hamilton’s march. After watching your excellent videos on this series, I have dugout the book, and I am going to enjoy re-reading it. Excellent video Chris, I’m glad I subscribed. From the Great South Land 🇦🇺

I’m amazed by the fact that those VC recipients lifted wounded on to their horses. That would take no small amount of arm strength.

Always great to see a video by the History Chap. Have you seen the film Young Winston?

I agree that the Calvary charge served it's purpose clearing the army's flank, what is really amazing is that they suffered so few casualties compared to the Mahdists. The Mahdists were fierce warriors but seemed to lack the training and discipline of the British force and instead of forming a unified line they basically fought more like an angry mob.

I've read about this years ago, but you have brought it to life. Thank you.

Thank you so much for the video today and what a fantastic one it was

Fantastic work as always thanks for this one 👍

Great video as usual thanks Chris!