The Man Who Made Afghanistan Fear the Redcoats
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Afghanistan had already destroyed one British army.
And yet, forty years later, Britain went back.
This time, the campaign would make the name of one of the Victorian Empire’s most famous soldiers: Frederick Roberts — “Little Bobs” — a small, ambitious, red-haired officer of the Indian Army who would become a national hero.
In this video, I’m joined by historian Rodney Atwood, author of The Life of Field Marshal Lord Roberts, to explore the 2nd Anglo-Afghan War, why Britain became involved, and how Roberts rose from capable Indian Army officer to one of the best-known commanders of the British Empire.
We discuss the shadow of the First Afghan War, the brutal politics of the Great Game, the march from Kabul to Kandahar, Roberts’ victories, his controversy, and the making of a military legend.
Was Roberts a great commander, a ruthless imperial soldier, or simply the right man in the right war?
Watch and decide.
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The Man Who Made Afghanistan Fear the Redcoats
Redcoat History
33,729 views
Afghanistan had already destroyed one British army.
And yet, forty years later, Britain went back.
This time, the campaign would make the name of one of the Victorian Empire’s most famous soldiers: Frederick Roberts — “Little Bobs” — a small, ambitious, red-haired officer of the Indian Army who would become a national hero.
In this video, I’m joined by historian Rodney Atwood, author of The Life of Field Marshal Lord Roberts, to explore the 2nd Anglo-Afghan War, why Britain became involved, and how Roberts rose from capable Indian Army officer to one of the best-known commanders of the British Empire.
We discuss the shadow of the First Afghan War, the brutal politics of the Great Game, the march from Kabul to Kandahar, Roberts’ victories, his controversy, and the making of a military legend.
Was Roberts a great commander, a ruthless imperial soldier, or simply the right man in the right war?
Watch and decide.
If you enjoyed this video, please like, subscribe, and let me know in the comments: where do you rank Lord Roberts among Britain’s Victorian generals?
Join this channel to get access to perks:
@redcoathistory
Sign up for my newsletter and get a free eBook:
https://redcoathistory.com/newsletter/
Join my Patreon page: Patreon: RedcoatHistory - you will get early access to videos and extra content.
The Helion podcast can be found here - https://www.helion.co.uk/helion-milit...