Chaplain George Smith ("Ammunition Smith") Forgotten Hero of Rorke's Drift

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The 6'6 tall, 18 stone army chaplain who never featured in the film "Zulu".
This is the forgotten story of Chaplain George Smith, known to the defenders at Rorke's Drift as "Ammunition Smith".
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:00 George Smith early life
3:32 Rorke's Drift
4:48 British defeat at Isandlwana
6:03 Smith spots Zulus
7:37 Battle of Rorke's Drift
8:23 Ammunition Smith
11:39 Denied a VC
14:00 Career as Army Chaplain
16:10 Death of Chaplain Smith
17:17 The History Chap
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@johnhudghton2287 Год назад

I am a former RAF Chaplain I wish to say "Thank You" for telling the story of Padre George Smith. You have done so in a clear and detailed manner. Outstanding presentation. Inspirational.

@robertstallard7836 Год назад

I agree, John. I would add that in my experience, both having served and as a military historian, a great many Chaplains are inspirational characters. For example, one only has to look at men such as the rugby international Kit Tanner on HMS Fiji in WW2 - another man whose dedication and bravery should be more widely recognised.

@stephenrice4554 Год назад

Well put

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Many thanks for your kind words

@bernardgreen5806 Год назад

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@kenattwood8060 Год назад

Thank you for another first rate video on the Zulu War. I wholeheartedly agree with that Chaplain Smith deserves more recognition than he receives currently. As a former soldier myself I am well aware of the fantastic work that chaplains do in the British Army - they are all unsung heroes!

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Ken, thanks for sharing those great words.

@eliotreader8220 Год назад

@@TheHistoryChap I didn't know that the scene where Rev Wit was visiting the Zulu camp was fictional. I am guessing that if that had happened in real life, they probably wouldn't have let him go? I didn't know that they strongly disliked the Church of England back in early 1879

@la_old_salt2241 Год назад

What a tragedy that Chaplain Smith has largely been forgotten. Thanks Chris for sharing his remarkable story. RIP Chaplain Smith. God bless, Rob

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thanks for watching.

@joeritchie4554 Год назад

I love that story about an unsung hero. That defensive stand is very inspirational.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Glad you enjoyed

@leonidaslantz5249 Год назад

What an outstanding individual both physically, heroically and morally. Thanks for making his story known.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thanks for your support

@hackedhatedguy Год назад

Yeah, it would be more inspiring if he was a pederast who resisted his urges or something though.

@johnbuxton6009 Год назад

You bring history to life. If it wasn't for people like you our history would be dead and gone forever. Many thanks

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure.

@tomconnors9126 Год назад

Excellent video. Reminded me of the bravery of our chaplain in Iraq during ODS, Captain (now Colonel) Vance Theodore. Vance asked, almost demanded, to be in the first wave of our attack to breech the mine fields and attack the Iraqi regiment on the other side. No matter a man’s religion, Chaplain Theodore was a great boost to our soldier’s morale, as military chaplains have been for centuries. Thoroughly enjoy your presentations.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Tom, thanks for sharing your story about Chaplain Theodore.

@keithmitchell6548 Год назад

Our chaplain was a bit of a nutter too during the 1st Gulf War. Can’t remember his name but he’d come up on soldiers standing sentry and volunteer to take their place, with the soldier’s weapon, in order that the soldier got some rest. He was a very popular chaplain and contributed enormously to moral, even to me, an atheist. I respected him enormously.

@tomconnors9126 Год назад

@@keithmitchell6548 Were you with the Desert Rats? They followed us, 1st Infantry Division, through the breech. They had bagpipers at entrance to each breech lane. Gotta love the style!

@keithmitchell6548 Год назад

@@tomconnors9126 Yep, I remember going through the breach with the welcome signs courtesy of the ‘Big Red One’. Thank you. Our division took a swift different direction then took on I think 3 Republican Guard divisions. I think we were the hinge between the 7th US Army Corps and whichever allied (probably American) force was to our right.

@keithmitchell6548 Год назад

@@tomconnors9126 you bring back memories..

@OscarGomez-hx8zc Год назад

All heroes need to be honored and remembered, thank you!

@harryshriver6223 Год назад

I really enjoyed the story of Ammunition Smith, he led a long and full life. His bravery and tenacity under fire was apparent to all who encountered him. As a former soldier, I salute you sir and cry our motto, Essayons! Huuah!

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and taking the time to post a comment too.

@samrodian919 11 месяцев назад

I wish you had been my history teacher at school some 60 years ago Chris. History then left me completely cold. It was presented as dry as dust. It is only in adulthood and the advent of the internet that I've become interested at last. And your channel is one of the go to ones I visit regularly. I also love the archeological history programmes like Time Team too. Please keep them coming Chris!

@davidwoods7720 Год назад

thanks so much, sad how film makers leave out a lot og good stuff and embelish with a lot of rubbish. ZULU is also my 93 year old Mothers favourite film of all times and due to dementia she watches it weekly. Many thanks as always.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thanks for sharing.

@stigg333 Год назад

There was a lot of heroes at Rorke's Drift and they should all be remembered and never forgotten, thank you for another fantastic video regarding this particular one.

@bluthammer1442 Год назад

how are they heroes - they were subjugating the local populace and taking their land. No heroes come from that - just vermin

@stigg333 Год назад

@@bluthammer1442 They were soldiers doing their duty and facing a very hostile and dangerous enemy! The politicians are the ones to blame for the conflict as they always are.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure.

@slowturtle6745 Год назад

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite channels for historical content. I'm very happy that it reached my recommendations.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thanks for your support

@darrenmarsh8830 Год назад

Really appreciate these detailed history lessons, thank you very much.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thanks for watching

@Thurnmourer Год назад

Got to love when your Boxer-Henry miracle has an Archangel of Ammo behind you.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Great thought. Thanks for sharing.

@admiraltiberius1989 Год назад

Fantastic video as always sir. Chaplain Smith sounds like an amazing, incredible individual. He sounds like a Chaplain who could appear in the Sci Fi/Fantasy setting of Warhammer 40k. Might have to bring that up to some friends of mine who actually do models. Also that beard is amazing, even in an era of amazing beards it stands out.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for your support.

@aburninglandfillofbadmovie2930 Год назад

It couldn't happen to a better person, go for it Admiral. Padre George Smith's nickname gave me the idea that the unit holds a hand-held tool that smiths ammo some kind of way, so that the unit can resupply soldiers their ammo a theoretically infinite number of times.

@FranciscoPreira Год назад

"Ammo Smith" I got a small dio I made, portraiting the fellow, he was one of the great heros of that day, thanks for sharing.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

@WNH3 Год назад

Great episode! And yes, let's hear the story of the adopted Sudanese boy.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thank you

@FenLover Год назад

What a Lovely story and well told thank you👍

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

@stephenbailey1931 Год назад

Excellent. Thank you for bringing this hero of a man to my attention. Love and respect to Amunition Smith and all those like him.👍🏻🇬🇧😊

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Glad you enjoyed

@davidryley4162 Год назад

VERY FORGOTTEN. HE WAS A VERY BRAVE MAN

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Indeed. Thanks for watching.

@seandobson499 Год назад

As a former soldier myself and a military history buff, I am sorry to say that I had never heard of Chaplain George Smith and his heroic service at Rorke's Drift and his subsequent, service, as you so rightly say,"what a man"

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Sean, thanks for taking g the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed

@samrodian919 11 месяцев назад

A memory that should never have been almost forgotten. Thank you Chris for rekindling his story. Rest In Peace Reverend Gorge Smith

@anglo4906 Год назад

Excellent topic well told. Thank you.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Many thanks.

@georgegeyer3431 Год назад

It is sad that he wasn't portrayed in the movie Zulu. I watched it on television the other night knowing more now about the battle. Thank you.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Yes it was sad. Maybe a bit too like Nigel Green's build (who played CS Bourne)?

@biojoe8676 Год назад

I am an American citizen, and I love your tales of British history. New Jersey Joe 🇯🇪

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Many thanks Joe.

@heathfairbairn2460 Год назад

thank you for yet another wonderful personalised story from history, it is indeed a travesty of history that this great man was not in that film and was almost forgotten, we will not forget him now, you have seen to that, God bless

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Glad you enjoyed

@biglaw6278 Год назад

Great work, thank you!

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure

@simonnoble7589 Год назад

WOW i thought i new everything about Zulu . but more thanks for presenting this story ... we live and learn

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it.

@RajuDas-qu1li Год назад

Great story! Goosebumps! George Smith was an angel that night! You make the history alive! Carry on!

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Many thanks. Please do sign up for my weekly newsletter at www.thehistorychap.com

@neilpage901 Год назад

Another great story, well-researched and well told. 'Ammunition' Smith was indeed a remarkable man and his courage at the battle undeniable. In so many ways, another forgotten hero of that day. Would be good to hear you tell the stories of Samuel Wassall VC and Horace Smith Dorien who also performed remarkable feats that day, at Fugitives' Drift, just before Rorkes Drift erupted. Keep them coming, Chris.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Will add your suggestions to my list

@rupertmcnaughtdavis3649 Год назад

Thanks. From South Africa.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

@kaoskronostyche9939 10 месяцев назад

"It's interesting how historical events in the past link to the present." Which is exactly the point of studying History - it tells us who we are, where we came from and how we got here. The study of History is absolutely crucial if you want to consider yourself an "educated" person. Cheers and thank you.

@TheHistoryChap 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I hope I am helping to broaden peoples understanding of History

@shirleymental4189 Год назад

Thank goodness George VI ended that injustice by introducing the George medal. Great talk, as usual, Sir.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Yes indeed.

@nicholasjonesroguecroce Год назад

I like your vlog, it's informative & you bring different links of history up to date. Well done. In my opinion, you're offering an important opportunity to learn more about history.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thanks for those kind words

@miker8149 Год назад

Fantastic many thanks for the videos

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thanks for watching.

@gerardhogan3 Год назад

Chris what another great yarn. thank you, just can't get enough of these great men.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Glad you enjoyed

@ianknight2053 Год назад

Many thanks Chris, very enjoyable.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thanks for watching.

@polmick Год назад

Excellent thanks well researched 👏👏

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Many thanks

@welshwarrior5263 Год назад

Brilliantly told as always. Thank you.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thanks for your support

@auldflyer Год назад

Brilliant, the most enthusiatic and probably the most accurate description of the defence of Rorkes Drift..........

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Very kind of you.

@jeningle8288 Год назад

Great video. ThanksChris.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thank you.

@captainsleeman9787 Год назад

I really appreciate your work.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thanks for your kind words

@charlesarmstrong5292 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for remembering this fine fellow. I am an expat South African and avid follower and reader of their history. To my great surprise, this is the first I have come across his story. Sad how some men and indeed women of high calibre, become lost in histories fading light. Keep up the very good work.

@TheHistoryChap 8 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

@philstanton231 Год назад

Very interesting Chris - thanks for posting

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Glad you enjoyed

@Thomo2461 Год назад

Another excellent story Many thanks.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

@jamesbishop4635 Год назад

Great presentation,again. Thanks Chris. Great start to the weekend.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Glad you enjoyed. Have a great weekend.

@mitch40aw Год назад

Another great story Chris 👍

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thanks

@timfenton5153 Год назад

Excellent, thanks

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

@georgegeyer3431 Год назад

A friend of mine during the late 1980's had a book titled the , The Washing Of The Spears. One that I tried to borrow but he would not let it out of his hands. His grandfather was a member of the SWB. I wss able to obtain a original cap badge for his helmet. The book was the first one I saw about the Zulu war. Your videos are like reading a war story. Jolly Good.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Washing of the Spears is still a good book, although a lot of new material has helped historians since then. Glad you enjoyed my video too.

@derickl436 Год назад

A terrific video on another unsung hero. Thank you!

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure

@johngalt2506 Год назад

Another excellent video. Glad to see your channel growing. You'll be at a million in no time! 😉

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thanks for your support.

@martinhogg5337 Год назад

Fascinating story! Thanks for enlightening us!

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure

@nigelhamilton815 Год назад

Terrific content as always.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thank you

@Mark-lx6xj Год назад

Again an amazing little known story. I have learnt so much about this campaign just watching your videos. Thank you so much.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure. Thanks for watching

@jayhellyer5406 Год назад

Now that would make a good movie. Yet another excellent video, thank you and keep them coming hahaha.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

@AdamB9866 Год назад

Brilliant. What a great story about an inspirational man.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Glad you enjoyed

@pierremainstone-mitchell8290 6 месяцев назад

My late Dad was an Anglican priest and he would have been as fascinated by your video as I was (I'm ex-Australian Army Reserve). I'd never heard of "Ammunition Smith" before now so thank you very much for telling his story. Of course, if the authorities at the time had put their thinking caps on they could have got him the award of the VC by the simple expedient of promoting him to full-time service and back dating it to 21st January 1879. However that would have required a versatility of thought that was sadly lacking from a lot of the British Army at the time!

@TheHistoryChap 6 месяцев назад

I’m chuckling at your final comment 😀 thank you for watching my video

@markadams7597 Год назад

Well done, a great video, Ty. A gallant narrative!

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thanks for your kind words

@mickmeadows2040 Год назад

Brilliant video and very informative. Thank You

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@kiwifruit27 Год назад

Fascinating story, glad you covered it. Thanks

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

@wayne3093 7 месяцев назад

You do an excellent job on these, thank you.

@TheHistoryChap 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching my videos and for your kind comment

@adbraham Год назад

Oh, I forgot to say. I really enjoy your excellent videos. Thankyou

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Very kind of you. Thanks for watching.

@texasbonn257 10 месяцев назад

Great show!

@TheHistoryChap 10 месяцев назад

Many thanks

@robertjohnson-taylor100 Год назад

Thanks for teasing out the important bit of history, and the players. Lest we forget.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure

@willbissett7491 8 месяцев назад

Another brilliant, fascinating video. Thank you!

@TheHistoryChap 7 месяцев назад

Thank you very much. If you haven’t already, please do subscribe to my channel.

@artisaprimus6306 Год назад

Any soldier or civilian that fought in that battle was a hero. Incredibly brave to stay there knowing a massive Zulu army was coming their direction.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

I reckon you are right.

@stevemartin8003 Год назад

I love your enthusiastic presentation, thanks again.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thank you for that nice feedback.

@bobsmoot2392 Год назад

A delicious story, well told. You bring our history, the history of the human spirit, to life. Thank you, sir.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure. Thanks for watching

@knowshet313 Год назад

Thank you for bringing this wonderful piece of history to our attention. The glory of discovery is such a marvelous thing. All of this weaves a fine quilt that one may wrap their intellect in.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thank you.

@ladymeghenderson9337 Год назад

Really interesting thank you Chris

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure. I’m glad that you are enjoying my work

@ladymeghenderson9337 Год назад

@@TheHistoryChap absolutely, I miss out on one or two cos I'm squeamish, but for the most part I enjoy the videos which are both informative and entertaining, keep up the good work

@Astro_Gardener Год назад

Very good story, thank you.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure.

@Edwardnarby92 Год назад

Brilliant documentary! Really enjoyed this! Thank you very much for sharing

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

@mariaefelices6543 Год назад

Ty enriched my knowledge of zulu war brilliant ms cdf

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure.

@aBRUSHforCONFUCIUS Год назад

Your biographies very nice. Thank you.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure. Glad you liked it.

@richardlewis2036 Год назад

Fantastic video about a man I had never heard of. Why he wasn't mentioned in the film I can't understand. Keep up the great work.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thanks for watching.

@jonmeek3879 Год назад

Amazing thanks

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure

@peter4Flags Год назад

Well done George ! 👍🙏

@martinwarner1178 Год назад

Your videos are always good, but this one was so good, relaying the story of a some what, "missed" hero. Thank you. Peace be unto you.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thanks for your kind words

@porkpie4594 Год назад

Yet another great video. My Godfather was a Army Chaplain, at Woolwich barracks.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thanks for sharing and I’m glad you enjoyed

@chitlika Год назад

An excellent and interesting video about an unsung unknown hero .......Well he aint unsung any more!

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Many thanks

@nigelcarter7758 Год назад

Another good one. Coming from Preston interesting t know he was at the barracks and is buried here in moor lane. ThanX again 4 super video rtc

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Many thanks for sharing.

@11buster1000 Год назад

You keep pull out the goods, excellent.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thank you

@georgegeyer3431 Год назад

Excellent work. Very sad about such brave men.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Indeed. Thanks for watching

@kiwifruit27 Год назад

Congrats on 50k subs, well deserved

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Many thanks.

@michaelmalone9062 Год назад

Remarkable account about a remarkable chaplain. This army chaplain really appreciated learning about a unique British chaplain. Hooah! I've passed the link on to my chaplain friends.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thank you for passing the link to your fellow chaplains. I have at least one more chaplain story up my sleeve.

@outpostraven Год назад

love any stories about this battle

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thanks.

@sobieski478 Год назад

TY so much. I'd never heard of "Ammunition Smith". Chapeau.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

@npc77107 Год назад

Excellent video, I've learned so much about the Zulu war from your historic telling of this time in British history.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Glad you enjoyed.

@npc77107 Год назад

@@TheHistoryChap yes after reading the comment from the soldier before mine, I also agree that the Chaplin , deserves official recognition. In my previous occupation we also had a Chaplin,:Father Pete , who I'll never forget.

@davidnemoseck9007 Год назад

Agree. This man deserved more, and to not be forgotten. Thank you for bringing him up.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

The anniversary of his death is this week.

@davidnemoseck9007 Год назад

@@TheHistoryChap cool. Thanks for that info.

@gabrielrousseau958 Год назад

I particularly loved this story, especially as I am a big fan of the movies Zulu and Zulu Dawn. It seems very clear to me that the omission of Padre George Smith and the disgraceful way the Swiss missionary was shown as a drunk, to have been deliberate in discrediting Christians. So thank you Chris for restoring credit where it's due.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

My pleasure

@janlindtner305 Год назад

Fine work.Just let them come!!!!!!!!!!

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thank you

@margaretkairu7418 Год назад

INDEED CHRIS,THE STORY IS WELL TOLD.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Many thanks.

@mjxw Год назад

An Irish friend of mine described Richard Burton as "the only thing the Irish have to envy the Welsh". I'm neither and so cannot comment with authority, but it's food for thought.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thanks for sharing.

@chrisjones2224 Год назад

You could argue that not getting the VC was a blessing (no pun intended) its a heavy weight to carry, the offer and his acceptance of a full time position, was obviously a success for him personally and the Army. Side note, one of my ancestors was at Tel el Kebir, with the York and Lancs, took part in the bayonet charge, and was one of the longest living survivors, died in the 1940s

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Tel El Kebir coming soon.

@chrisjones2224 Год назад

@@TheHistoryChap I will look forward to that, recently visited the York & Lancs Regimental museum, very, very helpful staff but not a lot on open display

@greg_4201 Год назад

Up there with best history channels

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Many thanks for those kind words

@martynhamer3044 Год назад

Great Video! will try and track the grave down I live in Lancashire so its not too far away, I have visited Lieutenant Chards grave in Hatch Beuchamp when working in Somerset , and several off the other VC medal winners in the South Wales area and the one in Manchester too.

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

I've visited Chard's grave too. Plus Henry Hook and some of the others. Nice to see poppies left at most of them.

@bobbrown5529 Год назад

amazing story . True Heroes normally stay on the Battle Field , and have Monuments erected The rest are unsung Heroes' . They slowly slip into History and are forgotten . But then along comes The History Chap to keep their memory alive .. Many thanks .. I hope that makes sense . aussie bob

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thanks for taking the time to comment

@charlesriley23 Год назад

I'll file this under the heading "things I am glad to know about". Thanks!

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Glad you liked it

@grzzz2287 Год назад

Thanks for an excellent narrative on this little known hero of the action! May I suggest another little-known hero for a future presentation - Job Meseko - who sank a German ship with a milk can

@TheHistoryChap Год назад

Thanks for suggestion. Just read a little bit about him and what an amazing man.