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Major Sven
Великобритания
Добавлен 29 ноя 2011
Welcome to my channel....stay a while and listen.....
I am a long time lurker, first time creator: my very first video was uploaded on the 29th of September 2016. Originally this was game play videos because I am toots original.
Now however my focus is on two main areas.
Board game reviews - especially games workshop related stuff.
History - the likelihood is if you have found my channel you have watched my Pith Helmet video... I have more videos but this one is extra popular.
I am a new Dad however and my son's health is very hit and miss so sadly I will upload as often as I can but there can be a bit of a wait between videos.
Anyway if you read this much you must be somewhat interested so thank you :) you are a kind soul... I wish you well
I am a long time lurker, first time creator: my very first video was uploaded on the 29th of September 2016. Originally this was game play videos because I am toots original.
Now however my focus is on two main areas.
Board game reviews - especially games workshop related stuff.
History - the likelihood is if you have found my channel you have watched my Pith Helmet video... I have more videos but this one is extra popular.
I am a new Dad however and my son's health is very hit and miss so sadly I will upload as often as I can but there can be a bit of a wait between videos.
Anyway if you read this much you must be somewhat interested so thank you :) you are a kind soul... I wish you well
Sherman Tank Vs Tiger Tank (facts and misconceptions)
Hello all.
This is a little video exploring the facts and fictions of the Sherman verses the Tiger. Any questions please leave in the comments, I will do my best to answer.
Thank you so much for watching
This is a little video exploring the facts and fictions of the Sherman verses the Tiger. Any questions please leave in the comments, I will do my best to answer.
Thank you so much for watching
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Why the Pickelhaube?
Просмотров 13 тыс.6 лет назад
Welcome again all you wonderful people. Today I discuss the Pickelhaube. Originally I intended this to be a short 3 minute thing, it required depth and a bit of background... sorry for the longer run time. If you prefer this however let me know. I am always open for ideas and suggestions. Thank you so much for watching, below is a little bit of extra info about the helm. Originally introduced f...
Adrian Carton de Wiart - The Legend
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Massive thank you to Andrew Stancombe for pointing this man out to me. A link to Happy Odessy on amazon for those interested in the book - www.amazon.co.uk/Happy-Odyssey-Adrian-Carton-Wiart/dp/1844155390 Also feel free to add more info about this man in the comments. All videos have limitations placed upon them due to time constrains, I am well aware this is a footnote video of this man, it doe...
Historical Inaccuracies In ZULU
Просмотров 180 тыс.6 лет назад
I love Zulu (1964 Movie) however it does have a fair few historical inaccuracies that have always stuck out to me. In the video I list the most glaring (to me) Feel free to add any I missed in the comments below. Thanks for watching The Battle of Rorke's Drift, also known as the Defence of Rorke's Drift, was a battle in the Anglo-Zulu War. The defence of the mission station of Rorke's Drift, un...
1000 Subscriber Thank You Video
Просмотров 7766 лет назад
Just a massive thank you to everyone that has helped my channel grow.
The Christmas Truce (WW1)
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n the week leading up to the 25th, French, German, and British soldiers crossed trenches to exchange seasonal greetings and talk. In some areas, men from both sides ventured into no man's land on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to mingle and exchange food and souvenirs. There were joint burial ceremonies and prisoner swaps, while several meetings ended in carol-singing. Men played games of foot...
Salt and Sanctuary (Part 7, A Month of Grind!!)
Просмотров 906 лет назад
Salt and Sanctuary is a 2D action role-playing video game developed and published by Ska Studios. The game was released on March 15, 2016, for the PlayStation 4, with later releases for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux and the PlayStation Vita. Wikipedia Initial release date: 15 March 2016 Developer: Ska Studios Publisher: Ska Studios Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows...
Napoleonic Cavalry
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A quick and dirty description of the role of Cavalry during the Napoleonic wars. Enjoy a new histories in Miniature video. The Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815), were a series of major conflicts pitting the French Empire and its allies, led by Napoleon I, against a fluctuating array of European powers formed into various coalitions, financed and usually led by Great Britain. The wars stemmed from the...
Napoleonic Artillery
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A quick and dirty description of the role of artillery during the Napoleonic wars. Enjoy a new histories in Miniature video. The Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815), were a series of major conflicts pitting the French Empire and its allies, led by Napoleon I, against a fluctuating array of European powers formed into various coalitions, financed and usually led by Great Britain. The wars stemmed from t...
Salt and Sanctuary (Part 6, Damn Ents!!!)
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Salt and Sanctuary is a 2D action role-playing video game developed and published by Ska Studios. The game was released on March 15, 2016, for the PlayStation 4, with later releases for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux and the PlayStation Vita. Wikipedia Initial release date: 15 March 2016 Developer: Ska Studios Publisher: Ska Studios Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows...
Napoleonic Light Infantry
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A quick and dirty description of the role of Light Infantry during the Napoleonic wars. Enjoy a new histories in Miniature video. The Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815), were a series of major conflicts pitting the French Empire and its allies, led by Napoleon I, against a fluctuating array of European powers formed into various coalitions, financed and usually led by Great Britain. The wars stemmed f...
Salt and Sanctuary (Part 5, Cyclops and Wyverns ohh my!!)
Просмотров 496 лет назад
Salt and Sanctuary is a 2D action role-playing video game developed and published by Ska Studios. The game was released on March 15, 2016, for the PlayStation 4, with later releases for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux and the PlayStation Vita. Wikipedia Initial release date: 15 March 2016 Developer: Ska Studios Publisher: Ska Studios Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows...
Lytanes Package (Unboxing Video) Feat. Major Baby
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Lytane set me a package, lets see whats inside. Also check out Lytane - The man has such kindness in his heart plus he has a damn fine channel. ruclips.net/channel/UCLvNeDNONzX_hrBf81sP9og If you want to send me your package DM me and we can sort something out. Later Tater
Infantry During the Napoleonic War
Просмотров 3 тыс.6 лет назад
A quick and dirty description of the role of Infantry during the Napoleonic wars. Enjoy a new histories in Miniature video. The Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815), were a series of major conflicts pitting the French Empire and its allies, led by Napoleon I, against a fluctuating array of European powers formed into various coalitions, financed and usually led by Great Britain. The wars stemmed from th...
Salt and Sanctuary (Part 4, That is no Jester!)
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Salt and Sanctuary is a 2D action role-playing video game developed and published by Ska Studios. The game was released on March 15, 2016, for the PlayStation 4, with later releases for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux and the PlayStation Vita. Wikipedia Initial release date: 15 March 2016 Developer: Ska Studios Publisher: Ska Studios Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows...
Vermintide (Finale!!!! A Damp Squib!!!)
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Vermintide (Finale!!!! A Damp Squib!!!)
Major Sven Reviews Havok (The Skirmish Game)
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Major Sven Reviews Havok (The Skirmish Game)
Salt and Sanctuary (Part 3, Mad Alcopops!)
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Salt and Sanctuary (Part 3, Mad Alcopops!)
Bloodborne Co-op Feat. Neilist (Episode 3, FINALLY!!!)
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Bloodborne Co-op Feat. Neilist (Episode 3, FINALLY!!!)
Major Sven Reviews Shadow War Armageddon
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Major Sven Reviews Shadow War Armageddon
Bows Are Not Guns!! (Feat. Major Baby)
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Bows Are Not Guns!! (Feat. Major Baby)
Vermintide (Part 13, Well, Well, Well!!)
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Vermintide (Part 13, Well, Well, Well!!)
American Civil War and Bayonets (Feat. Major Baby)
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American Civil War and Bayonets (Feat. Major Baby)
Salt and Sanctuary (Part 2, Happy Queenie!)
Просмотров 627 лет назад
Salt and Sanctuary (Part 2, Happy Queenie!)
The uniforms of the soldiers in the film were too clean they were faded and sweat stained. The helmets were darkened with tea or coffee and the brass badges were never worn on active service.
They were "Pithed-Off".
idk If I have the patience to start the game over again just because a door won't open its important to get into that room with the stained glass pictures is there a way to back track into that room ty
I tried to go through the one door it won't let me through the door by the inventory any help plz ty
Spoken clearly and at last someone shows the guns actual placement.
Your Quinns impersonation is weak, son.
Simon Sabela was the main stunt man for the Zulus,and played Cetashewayo yoo!
The infantry in the film were provided by the South African Army,and were racist,a bookThe making of Zulu bySheldon Hall is great reading
Love pith helmets. Sadly none are made for extra large heads.
No British officers were shot in the back…they were white Colonials from the Natal Native Contingent. No mention of the fact that Cetshwayo was at Ulundi which was 50 odd miles away…so Witt coming back from there to warn the garrison was ridiculous. British uniforms were also wrong…only the front of the collars were coloured green…and yes no white helmets (they were dyed) with regimental plates removed as well. Also at the very end you see Lancers - 17th Lancers were the only Lancers present in the war…but not until several months later.
....and it wasn't very fun...🤣🤣🤣
Grenadiers (gren- a- deers)= ❌ Grenaders= ✅
I was 11 in 1997, and I lived in Australia, I could inly afford the little packs, I had one of everything, including the mechs. But I never had the Starter set, so I never got to play it as intended, but the minis were cool, so I just played out… Aliens, and starship troopers just like you did. God I miss all my toys.
Im a little too old for this, when it came out I was alreafy into 40k and battletech. But remember the art on the box and really liking it. With the advent of 3d printing proxies, maybe its time to resurrect some of these old obscure games!
Never meant to be a docu-drama - you'll need to look elsewhere
I would love to know if your feeling have changed since you made this video. I felt somewhat similar when I first played it. I set it aside for a few years hoping to give it another shot and now I view it as an amazing experience. I've also found it much easier to teach now too....still takes 40 mins to teach....
Mate. Put the cup of tea down. Script your video and actually give a review. Your ramblings are bot impressive. 👎👎
Going there in October!😎✈️🛖
Great video
I agree with the casualties. However there is a cavite. Next to no one came out uninjured in the fighting on the British side, Also 17 killed and 15 seriously wounded are reported. This is about 20% of the entire force of British there. By contrast. The Zulu lost about 22% assuming the 4000 number. They also didn't commit the best troops available. The British by the next day went from 20000 rounds to 900..... The numbers alone makes it look like a blowout. It wasn't.... They almost didn't make it
Sven, Mheshimiwa...
Damn, didnt know so much went into it. Love the old British. You guys should go back to the way you were.
Managed to actually get a nexus assault trooper a while back. Was a begger to find though
They wanted to look as if they were always ready, so they thought looking like a condom would accomplish that😏 Just kidding!
Fun video - enjoyed your sense of humour.
I Hope to see you return one day, re watching vids just to feel like I'm talking to you again is saddening😂. I hope life is treating you well and I hope your family is well too. Miss mate ❤ -Key
"Let's put dirt on our white helmets to camouflage ourselves but do nothing about our bright red jackets"
"But the worst of your foes is the sun overhead; You MUST Wear your helmet when all's done and said. If he finds you uncovered, he'll knock you down dead, And you'll die like a fool of a soldier." So said Rudyard Kipling
I watched the film today and was amazed by the fact they actually survived as I was convinced for a long time they died at the end. Spectacular film!
I Just found a set for 3 euros at a trift shop!
ive always had recuring dreams of lying down on hot dusty dirt and trying to pick myself up and whilst looking around feeling absolute dred and horror seeing lots of men in uniform getting slaughtered. i would be desparately trying to find a way to escape only to find im about to be surrounded and hacked to pieces. i would wake up in a cold sweat, i remember these dreams as young as 6 yrs of age, then when i was about 9 i saw the movie zulu dawn and omg it was like my nightmare playing out before me. im 50 next month and when i was 45 a friend introduced me to this guy that apparently a spiritualist and he studied aura,s etc. he apparently could see people as they were in a past life by looking at them well he kinda goes into like a dreamstate and looks through you and sees your former self. anyway i met him at a party shook hands and didnt think no more of it but through the nite he kept looking over at me to the point i thought this guy must be gay sorry pal but im not interested. but no he certainly wasnt gay, he was simply picking up on my auras, he came over and simply said alrite mate take this as you will but i see you or what you were, im now abit taken back, what do you mean i asked. he replied you used to be in the british army didnt you, i replied no i never have. he said in the late 1800,s you were, you were in africa ,then he paused, he then said poor you you didnt stand a chance bless you. now before you say anything i never told my other friend about my nitemares either. i then told this guy about this constant nitemare ive had all my life. he said i was killed in a major battle by warriors . africa sometime in the late 1800,s i asked him give me a name. after looking through me again he then said im getting M johnson possibly morris or michael johnson both of these names were at isandlwana among the dead.
Thinking about the act of bravery. apone thinking about it yes all the soldiers could have scarpered and deserted the camp pretty sharply or that could have been the order given to strike the camp pretty sharply. but when after more thought the soldiers were in a foreign land, they didnt have a clue how many zulus were coming for them really. be it 3 thousand or 33 thousand they didnt know, the zulu,s would obviously know the surrounding layout a darnsite better than any soldier too, for all the soldiers knew just a mile away they could suddenly be surround in the open by 30 - 40 thousand warriors ? so thinking about it id rather take my chances staying at rorkes drift. and i wouldnt so much call it bravery but moreso the FACT they didnt have any real CHOICE TO DO ANYTHING ELSE ? they were forced into this horrendous position. not so much about being brave, in their minds if they left camp they were probably dead anyway.
I liked not having to paint the miniatures and it was far cheaper than GW. Pretty sure it featured in 2000AD a few times to flesh out the world
You're awesome. The board gammers community needs you back. Please come back.
I remember them well, but I was deep into GW at the time so it was like wtf! 🤣
I prefer my reproduction Brodie MK2.
I am a huge fan of this game. I happened to get a copy of this game for Christmas a few decades ago. I learned the local toy shops were selling their back stock of the game for $19AU. I took to the idea quite well. I also discovered they were selling the Mission Dreadnought Expansion pack for $9AU. I mean this was back around 1993! Thankfully I benefited from this, and still have the game to this very day. I later on purchased a copy of the rare Eldar Attack expansion. It was a lot more expensive, but it was worth the effort to purchase it. I am a completest after all.
Different fighting arms had different tops. Artillery a ball, infantry the spike an cab had something else. 🇦🇺👍🍺
Tried to play this once. So complicated. Gave up.
Thanks for sharing. A very good video. Didn't the Zulus leave when British reinforcements showed up?
Coming across this video try to.make the helmet. My 7 year old wants to dress up like a Victorian area soldier .
Also I dont get how that soldier suddenly like fall you missed that part and when the soldiers in the back firing like what are they firing at that's like wasting ammo
In the movie Zulu, the Zulus are getting revved-up for battle by repeating the chant "Zoo-wah-zee" (my interpretation). In the movie Gladiator (Russell Crowe), The Germanians are revving to fight the Romans and are using the same chant. Coincidence or homage?
This film and the reality of the battle and the circumstances surrounding it has to be one the most contentious subjects in British military history. Hardly anyone, qualified historian's, amateur historian's,film buffs, writers etc etc can agree on anything about the facts and the fiction, this guy's admirable attempt at sorting out the "True" story has 2 errors in it to my knowledge!. My knowledge will also be flawed I expect?!. What I feel I can confidently say is that every man involved in that particular action, whether they were decorated or not must have been very capable and very brave indeed. Oh, one other thing,- it wasn't a Welsh regiment and though there were a small number of Welshmen involved, brave and true no doubt, there is no other significant connection with the story and Wales.
So they could Pith in it?
i was told it is the cheapest helmet possible
There was very little hand to hand fighting at Rorke's Drift despite what is shown in the film.
Although the mutual respect between the two opposing fighting forces is a theme in the movie, there was no "battlefield singing contest" between the British and the Zulus!
cac doesn't mean dirt exactly..
so the character of henry hook is totally wrong ?