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24th August 1814 - The British burn Washington
During the War of 1812 (between the USA and the United Kingdom), British troops land and capture Washington.
The US President had fled but the British had a dinner in the White House before setting it (and other public buildings) ablaze.
Find out more:
https://youtu.be/qsHYMl2GD1w
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23rd August 1914 - The Battle of Mons
As the British army retreated, a legend grew up that a heavenly army held the germans at bay.
Find out more:
https://youtu.be/wKRDx0uaVFU
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22nd August 1485 - The Battle of Bosworth
Henry Tudor defeats Richard III to become king of England.
The Tudors had arrived.
But how close did Richard come to defeating the usurper?
Find out:
https://youtu.be/LSURyKOwk7o
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14th August 1900 - The Siege of the Foreign Legations in Peking (Bejing) lifted.
The siege, during the Boxer Rebellion, provided the backdrop to the film "55 Days At Peking" starring Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner & David Niven.
Find out more:
https://youtu.be/rCph5i7KbA0
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7th August 1914 - First British Rifle Shots in WW1.
Alhaji Grunshi fired the first rifle shots for the British army in the First World War, as the British took on the Germans in the latter's colony of Togoland, West Africa.
https://youtu.be/cJDJAPq7atw
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On this day in history...31st July 1970
Black Tot Day
The last time the Royal Navy served the daily issue of rum.
Watch out for my video coming out later today to commemorate the event.
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In light of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, I have decided to share the story of the only British Prime Minister to have been assassinated.
Spencer Perceval was shot dead in the lobby of the House of Commons in 1812.
Watch out for my video. It is coming out later today (Tuesday).
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Another week of history research.
This week I will be telling the story of the Royal Navy West Africa Squadron.
The image is of a fascinating book that records British attempts to convince the king of Dahomey to stop the slave trade.
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Telling stories that bring British history to life.
Explore the forgotten past.
Get the facts behind the stories.
Find out the real events behind films.
Learn about the famous (and not so famous) characters
See how the past connects to the present.
Have a look around my channel.
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