Lt Dease VC, WW1 | Shot in the knee & neck & chest, but stayed at his post

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In this video Kevin Hicks explores the extraordinary courage of Lieutenant Maurice Dease VC, WW1 Victoria Cross winner who was shot in the knee and the neck yet still fought on manning one of the last machine guns at the bridge at Nimy, during the battle of Mons. We also remember and salute Private Sidney Godley VC, for his exceptional dedication and courage as he was left to man his machine gun alone so the rest of his company could retreat.
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@HzHzder Год назад

As a miniature painter myself i know for a fact that assembling this beautiful diorama must have taken a lot of time and effort, its whats sets this channel apart from others. The diorama really shows the battle in a way that just photos and such would hardly be able to grasp.

@thehistorysquad Год назад

Thanks very much Grufus, it's always good to know that my modelling efforts are appreciated. 👍🏻

@FitzChivalryFarseer2 Год назад

Only way to improve from here is pew pew noises and moving tiny figures

@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13 Год назад

Yeah very true..

@Punky64 5 месяцев назад

Lt dease is my first cousin 3 times removed cousin’s cousin. It warms me fully to see his story told with such passion.

@TheLadyT23 Год назад

Such brave soldiers, we salute you.

@Peter-2704 5 месяцев назад

Loved the way you told this storey, just the way it was told to me growing up. Sid Godley was my Nan's brother, I believe he gave her away at her and my granddad's wedding. Great model as well. Thanks for sharing.

@BleedEaglesGreen023 Год назад

That model was really well built and it immersed me in the battle. Those were some very brave men who sacrificed a lot for our way of life.

@davidstrother496 Год назад

These men showed the extraordinary bravery combat produces in even the most ordinary men. I'm sure there were lots of other incidents of extreme bravery at the bridge, but we'll never know I guess. Thanks for the video, and thanks for the shout out. Cheers from Texas.

@thehistorysquad Год назад

Cheers David, as ever I appreciate your support 👍🏻

@harrywright5705 Год назад

I know can you even imagine the story’s that have never been herd before. truely astonishing onestly

@jessejames7757 9 месяцев назад

Remember The Alamo!

@Tom-ih8gr Год назад

The BBC’s Our War WW1 episode which featured this really is one of the most spectacular bits of television I’ve ever seen. Released back in 2014 for the 100th anniversary of the battle. Thoroughly recommend it to anyone who finds this interesting, doesn’t glamourise it at all yet truly brings to life the realities of war for the individual men on the ground.

@eldorados_lost_searcher Год назад

That was my first exposure to this subject.

@campcookhenry Год назад

Kevin have you done a video on the British expeditionary force in Palestine in the first world war that’s where my grandfather went from ulster if you’ve done one I’ll just go look at it ,thanks again Kevin

@Ukraineaissance2014 Год назад

Its really really great, wasnt too fussed about the other episodes but the Mons depiction was just brilliant

@wolfgangholtzclaw2637 Год назад

You are a master Kevin. That WWI story of Lt Dease would bring tears to anyone. War is always fought and won by young soldiers who would rather be elsewhere. I am sure no one was enjoying being on that bridge, but there they were giving their last energies to save their own. Peace and Love!

@ronstreet6706 6 месяцев назад

I saw a youtube video about this battle quite a few years ago, but, instead of a railway bridge, they portrayed it as a road bridge. It still didn't take away from those brave men the gallantry and sheer will needed to keep fighting, even when all seemed lost.

@seancdf8978 Год назад

Visited this bridge with my Dad just a few months ago at the height of summer, Lt Dease VC’s origins in Co. Westmeath Ireland and us being Irishmen meant the bridge was an unmissable part of the visit. Was fantastic to be right where those men made their stand, fantastic video as always Kevin 👍

@thehistorysquad Год назад

Thanks Sean 👍🏻

@lorrainenelis1113 Год назад

A humbling account of real stoicism and indomitable spirit combined with true comradeship.

@phillipallen3259 Год назад

The First World War was a transition war. Much like the American Civil War, the technology had advanced much faster than the mindset of the high command. Antiquated tactics forced young men to die because they were not trained how to conduct themselves with the weapons they had. The one thing that shines through is the bravery of young men. Lads hardly old enough to shave are asked, no order to hold a position, to stop an enemy assault, and try with everything they have within them and sometimes more. Wonderful storytelling Kevin! Well done!

@alecblunden8615 Год назад

I'm not to sure the issue was technology v tactics. The technology of defence simply exceeded the technology of offence with tactics dictated by necessity, not preferences.

@sharonwhiteley6510 Год назад

Kevin, your research is outstanding and professional. Thank you for your service. What heroic actions and bravery. Pure care for each other. May GOD bless

@stevebailey325 Год назад

I spent 4 years in the USMC and I am constantly amazed at the strength and courage of these men. I put myself in their position and honestly don't know know how I would react. Salute to all of them.

@patrickbo2045 Год назад

A battle valiantly fought is never lost!

@nicholisredfern7463 Год назад

And another historical bridge battle I recalled after watching this video is the Battle Of Antietam. It was the single most bloodiest battle in a single day in American History during the Civil War. And the bridge you constructed looks amazing! What a story of never letting up.

@robcanisto8635 Год назад

Burnside's Bridge seems an example of monomaniacal obsession with a bridge for a bridges sake, it seems the corps could've made it across at points besides that bridge but staff work gonna staff work poorly sometimes

@bostonrailfan2427 Год назад

i’m fine with not covering the American Civil War, although covering the response by the UK regarding the Trent Affair would be interesting…nearly had the War of 1812 happen again and this time no French distractions!

@JagerLange Год назад

This action is stuck in my memory from the Richard Holmes series (name of which escapes me right now) where he was talking in front of this bridge. Genuinely sad that I didn't get to meet him before he died. Lovely model too - my favourite dioramas are the ones where there are little "stories" taking place over different parts when you look close at them, rather than just representing some mass action to scale. This one has that feel too.

@garychynne1377 Год назад

speechless. thumbs up kevin.

@thehistorysquad Год назад

Cheers Gary, quite some guys eh?

@nicolasjohnson5112 Год назад

Uncle Kevin, you’re truly the best that mankind has to offer. A man who not only loves his country but also fought for it in more ways than can be imagined. Please keep up the hard work. 🇺🇸💪🏼🇬🇧

@andydavidson Год назад

What a fantastic story of valour on both sides, Dease and Godley for their brave defence of the bridge and also you have to acknowledge the bravery of German troops ordered to advance over the bridge into a hail storm of British lead from the two guns.

@leoscheibelhut940 Год назад

Amazing and perfectly told! Great diorama! My grandfather was an American officer in WW1, was gassed, and later served in the Occupation of Germany.

@loddude5706 Год назад

Amazing that a burst of pain, wisely focused through the anger to sheer bloody-mindedness, can achieve so much.

@peterrussell9231 Год назад

Thank you

@andrewbuckner127 Год назад

Thank you for bringing life to history. I have read of this incident, but now it's real.

@andrewjohnson-hr6qv Год назад

Thank you Kevin. My Great Grandad fought in the 1st World War. He went as a young lad and came back full of holes ( his words) He was classified as unfit because of his injuries so was medically discharged. He started working in Cotton Mill until the outbreak of WW2 when he tried to enlist again but was turned away. He died in 1972.

@constancemiller3753 Год назад

My grandfather was 'full of holes' too. Shrapnel and gas took his lung. He volunteered at the veterans hospital with my mother (age 7-13) during WW2. Mum remembered folding massive bandages of gauze. She would tell me that those bandages were horrible to remove but she didn't know that while she cheerfully folded them up.

@johnhenderson131 Год назад

I can relate, my grandfather also fought in WWI. He saw action in Palestine and then assigned to the western front at the Ypres Salient. The British army was exposed on 3 side and as a result he was wounded in the back of the neck. The wound never healed properly due to infection. They declared him unfit for further combat so he worked the remainder of his life in the “Pits” the coal mines. The conditions in the coal mines were horrendous and I think it lead to his early death. He past away in 1954 before I was born so I was robbed of the opportunity of ever knowing him. Those men, like your great grandfather, lead difficult lives and must have been incredibly strong men. I have the utmost respect, gratitude and admiration for people like your great grandfather and my grandfather. Thanks for sharing your family history. Take care and stay safe, Sincerely, Doc

@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13 Год назад

WOW..What an absolute unit and HERO your great grandad was Andrew?? SALUTE🫡to him and thank you for his service and men we're totally built different back then mate..

@AWGragg007 7 месяцев назад

He sounds like a true soldier for sure. R.I.P.

@la_old_salt2241 Год назад

As always I am so humbled by these men, recipients of the MOH and VC. Where do we find such men? And, are there any like them left? I hope there are for all our sake. God bless Kevin. Rob

@tsifj 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the video Squad! The model was great! The scene with Godley, alone, was chilling.

@kellybohart6861 Год назад

Thank You Kevin! What a wonderful story.

@justinwarren7643 Год назад

Thanks!

@Faceofsunflower Год назад

Hello kevin, great video , these were men with lion hearts and great courage, proper men. You're certainly a gentleman whom knows his stuff and your wisdom and expertise is brilliant.

@PSDuck216 Год назад

Great story about bravery and grit. All I can say is “wow!” Cheers!

@Qugar666 7 месяцев назад

Wow just utter wow..

@johntailing5283 Год назад

I just can’t understand why I keep coming back, , , , these stories just break my heart, amazing courage from what we would consider to be kids! God bless them all ❤

@thehistorysquad Год назад

That's for sure. Thanks John, these stories deserve to be told 👍🏻

@genogallaher837 Год назад

Thank You, Mr. Hicks Great model; Great video ...

@resnonverba137 Год назад

Thank you very for your efforts in keeping the memory of these brave men alive. My respect to you.

@remb9614 Год назад

What a great group of guys! Much like our very own Kevin H!

@Jason-ts1rx Год назад

Love the model, added to the story. Great work.

@joanofarc708 Год назад

Rip to all those brave men and animals on both sides who died for a senseless war fought by the workin classes

@iainwill3493 Год назад

Fantastic model; really brought the story to life :)

@smomasaskatoon3532 Год назад

Thanks for the video, a great story. Those men, and so many like them showed such courage.

@jefflatham3247 Год назад

And yes, this is an interesting video on the history of the G.W. but foremost, it is a lesson on character and dedication to a cause greater than oneself "yeah".....thank You Mr Hicks!

@michaelpage4199 Год назад

Truly an amazing story. Salute to all who gave all

@floydstowe Год назад

Wow great story extraordinary bravery. Fantastic job on the bridge layout

@bcfcbennjy99 Год назад

Another brilliant video thank you.

@frankieblue1945 Год назад

Excellent work Sir. Thank you for the history lesson; being an American these are the lessons we didn't learn in school.

@wookie-zh7go Год назад

I was awe struck when I first heard this action of the BEF. Sidney's story has been a source of inspiration and motivation ever since I heard it. Thank you for sharing it.

@49mrbassman Год назад

Amazing video. When I was just a young lad of 8 or 9 I was given a whole set of books "The 1st World War in Pictures" these plus many visits to the original Imperial War Museum on the site of the old Bedlam Hospital, gave me an interest in the that war that has lasted throughout my life. Your videos really bring these battles to life.

@thehistorysquad Год назад

That's great to hear, thank you.

@johnspizziri1919 Год назад

I cannot imagine the courage and fortitude of these guys- jus ordinary men- doing the most extraordinary things. Thank you for your work, Sir!

@nancybradford8514 Год назад

Wow, what an impressive story, thank you 😊

@JCOwens-zq6fd Год назад

Impeccable as always sir.

@davidnewzealand6807 Год назад

Thank you Kevin. Great model mate. Well done. Goes a long way to the enjoyment and understanding of what occurred.

@thehistorysquad Год назад

Thanks 👍

@Aramis419 Год назад

Fine model! I fancy myself an amateur historian - complete with a tweed suit - but as a Yank, there are so many stories I don’t know! Thanks, history squad!

@bobbypugh2666 Год назад

Now you have me trying my hand at this model building. Fantastic film as always. VC is such an amazing award, we obviously copy our Congressional Medal of Honor after it. Love more of these Kevin. Cheers

@thehistorysquad Год назад

Thanks Bobby & good luck!

@richardlangellotti6208 2 месяца назад

Beautiful model, Kevin. As a model railroad guy, i can really appreciate the trestle. In fact, i need one just about like that for the part of my layout I'm working on.

@charlescorris3469 8 месяцев назад

Another great story. I do like your model it’s fantastic. So lifelike and realistic laid out in a completely believable manner as the true position just amazing.

@thehistorysquad 8 месяцев назад

Thank you very much!

@lanielorah8021 Год назад

Very good kevin

@lanielorah8021 Год назад

I have had a south African rebuilt.also had a so. Afrikan made barrel ,strong lands and grooves, and lithgow on the rreciever band...303 lee Enfield beautiful rifle. Norma ammo ain't cheap.wel balanced rifle.

@davidgaine4697 Год назад

Thank you Kevin for this interesting video. My brother served in Northern Ireland in REMI. He said he didn’t have PTSD because he shot back at anyone shooting at him. He got sober in Hong Kong and finished his tour in Malawi. He is a classic car mechanic now and supplies historically accurate productions for film and television. You veterans are much appreciated if unsung. My Father served in the Baltic convoys to relieve Leningrad. My other brother tracked down a relative of our great grandfather who served in WWI. All the rest were academics or clergy. I’m neither but I love military history even though I never served. Good luck to you and I look forward to more videos from the History Squad.

@nicholasdavies6264 Год назад

Thank you Kevin, love the history of VC recipients. Would be nice to see more. 👍

@mickusable Год назад

Nice one Kevin, in my eyes, from officers to enlisted of all our forces past and present, they / you are all heroes and we thank you all for our freedom, Lest we Forget

@KGatLC Год назад

+1 on model, Mr. Hicks. It certainly helps to illustrate the story.

@kiwifruit27 Год назад

Great retelling of a fascinating story. Thanks

@shonamcwilliam4171 Год назад

Your models help enormously to understand, way more than reading about it. Thank you.

@thehistorysquad Год назад

Glad to hear that!

@paul5403 Год назад

Great video, I really do like these type of videos. They show us what we are capable of doing under extreme stress . The bravery and courage of these blokes is truly inspirational. To be wounded and to continue to fight is bravery at its highest. It is extremely humbling to know these stories and thank you for telling them and keeping these men alive in our hearts .

@johnridgeway6718 Год назад

Terrific presentation. Thank you.

@ninthhouse6602 Год назад

Amazing story!!!! Loved the model too Kev!!!!

@thehistorysquad Год назад

Great, thanks 👍🏻

@markrunnalls7215 Год назад

Amazing bravery to both men, and to think that private went back to civvy Street as a care taker, you can't help but feel he should have been more than that, given that he won the VC. Nice one Kevin. 👍👍👍

@j_taylor Год назад

I wonder if he just enjoyed the peace. One of the dads in my Boy Scout troop was the mildest man you would meet. I overheard some stories he told other dads about his time as a Green Beret. The stories were about things he saw, like the chap who fell while they were training to scale cliffs (he said they were allowed to use ropes after that!), never about himself. I figured he had as much excitement as he wanted.

@beanie1792 Год назад

Absolute heroes! Immense bravery, courage and inner steel. I love the video's so does my friend. Only discovered your channel a week ago and watched probably 60-70% of them already. Very few people can tell stories or history like yourself. Absolutely brilliant work. Thank you!

@thehistorysquad Год назад

Cheers Beanie, I appreciate that, thanks.

@fangslaughter1198 Год назад

Love the modelling. As well the cinematography is brilliant. Putting our view down at head level is a great effect. 👍👍 Cheers Kevin.

@thehistorysquad Год назад

Thanks Pat, Julie says thanks too 👍🏻

@kerorogunso961 Год назад

Its awesome to know you do model railroads as well. This channel just keeps getting better haha

@thehistorysquad Год назад

Glad you enjoy it! 👍🏻

@sherryackerman5362 Год назад

Love your bridge, it helps us visualize the battle. Keep up the good work!

@thehistorysquad Год назад

Thanks, will do!

@ArbyTV Год назад

just refreshed my feed and saw this uploaded 30 seconds ago!!

@williamwallace9427 Год назад

Unfathomable bravery

@kakarikiIck Год назад

At the end great model Kevin!

@Sinn0100 8 месяцев назад

You should get a tattoo saying "I've been busy building models." I love the models, all of them.

@thehistorysquad 8 месяцев назад

😂

@richardslaubaugh2368 Год назад

Kevin the accurate model I find exceptional thank you for this. I hope you like making them.

@thehistorysquad Год назад

I do indeed, thanks 👍🏻

@richardslaubaugh2368 Год назад

@@thehistorysquad Kevin I stumbled upon your channel several months ago and love all of your content. I’m American but find English history so fascinating.

@katthompson3852 Год назад

Thank Kevin Hicks. That was... as always ... really well told. Totally captured the imagination. It's so hard to imagine what those chaps went through. A very old friend of mine survived both wars ... he was a Lewis Tully gunman. He put his survival down to being the machine gunner. Had two pieces of shrapnel in his skull... there for the rest of his life... made me feel them. He was proud and rightly so. Love your model! Really superb. I'm a doblo trainy meself ... really cool model. As always ... cheers from NZ.

@thehistorysquad Год назад

Thanks Kat, much appreciated 👍🏻

@notwocdivad Год назад

Living up here in Northumberland about 20 miles from Alnwick ( pronounced ANIK) castle I have visited many times. In one of the outer towers of the castle is the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (RNF) Museum which is a must visit place for me. I was lucky in my last few years of working before retirement to be paired with an ex soldier from the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers What he called 2RF, for Royal Regiment = 2R F Obviously Fusilier, He served with them all over the world and told some amazing stories. I have a WW1 Machine gun Regiment Swagger Stick upstairs another treasured possession.

@dhireshnandha3319 Год назад

That's courage..❤❤❤

@ianatkins1213 Год назад

Thanks Kevin. Great work on the model and the interesting presentation.

@thehistorysquad Год назад

Many thanks!

@PhoenixAUT Год назад

Thanks from Vienna!

@thehistorysquad Год назад

Hello there Harald in Vienna, thanks for the SUPER, most kind of you. I'm glad you enjoyed the video 👍🏻

@philipdemaeyer1665 Год назад

I have been so many times in Mons, and never knew this. My friend makes daily deliveries in Mons. I’m going to send this film to him. He’ll love it.

@thehistorysquad Год назад

Hi Philip, thanks for your comment and for sharing the video. Where Lt Dease is buried, I could sit for ages, it's a most peaceful and reflective place.

@philipdemaeyer1665 Год назад

@@thehistorysquad rightly so. For his sacrifice, he deserves to have a peaceful resting place. God bless him, and preserve his peace.

@half-a-man8182 Год назад

I could picture this story in my head, and your model brought it into focus, thank you.

@theblackprince1346 Год назад

Great video Kevin as always. My great great uncle was killed at Mons. He was with the Queen's Own Royal West Kents.

@thehistorysquad Год назад

Gosh one of the old regiments, a lot of people wouldn't even know some of these existed. 👍🏻

@lcpltpow5870 Год назад

I couldn't imagine advancing through a narrow bridge with no cover facing thousands of .303 rounds. Such courage on both sides. The audio interviews from British veterans of the engagement are very interesting. I was lucky enough to watch a parade through Mons, although I was wounded at the time and couldn't take part

@johnhenderson131 Год назад

I realize this is off point but it was an incredible revaluation to me when you said the British army hadn’t fought in Europe since the Napoleonic Wars. I always think of the British Empire being at war but those were colonial wars and the Boer Wars, not in Europe. It’s just an historical fact that never occurred to me but , what…1815 to 1914, that’s nearly a century! I dislike being ignorant of historical military facts such as that! Thanks for the lesson. Sincerely, Doc I have been to the Tower of London and was fortunate enough to visit the memorials mentioned but that was in the late 1960’s. Your video was fascinatingly informative as always, cheers.

@jintsfan 4 месяца назад

Maurice Dease VC was born in Ireland with, seen here, a lifetime allegiance to Great Britain.

@hemaccabe4292 Год назад

If I ever get back to old London town, I shall try to visit the Tower and see this Fusilier museum. If I do, and I see the citations, I shall knuckle my head in respect.

@allanburt5250 Год назад

Wonderful story

@thehistorysquad Год назад

Thanks for watching

@leddielive Год назад

Two very brave men, they literally stuck by their guns, not sure I could've done the same & hope I'm never put in a position to find out. These guys were made of different stuff to the rest of us & its sad only one survived such a slaughterous battle, many young men died on both sides.

@helloidharbl6753 Год назад

People like this existed, some may be around *right* *now*. Humanity is better for their strength.

@nickbaker2566 Год назад

I believe there is an excellent docudrama about this as part of the Our world war trilogy.

@elliewuzzup7689 Год назад

Something I still can't wrap my head around, the oldest living woman (who is French) was *ten* when all of this was happening! Virtually in her backyard!!

@TheOnceMoreGaming Год назад

I love your site. I remember 20 years ago I saw a history channel program featuring you. It was a short bit. I am so glad you are still around! I love how you tell stories.

@thehistorysquad Год назад

Wow, thank you! I'm glad I'm still around too, just a bit greyer lol

@gcbrain2933 Год назад

Been there with my son a few weeks ago. Thanks for showing us another glimpse into the past.

@ponyote Год назад

Another great video. Thanks!

@jimhattery4348 Год назад

You make history come alive!

@pkj77 Год назад

WOW that was an insane sand by the British in WW1, oh yes your model as usual great....stay safe, cheers...Peter from Denmark

@jb-fy1oc 8 месяцев назад

Great video and great model. Any chance we can have a movie about your railway layout? 😊

@themightyspoon9641 Год назад

I reckon ‘the courage of: so and so’ would make a great series

@thehistorysquad Год назад

Good idea 👍🏻

@als3022 Год назад

I have found it interesting that this story didn't appear to be well known until the century mark in 2014. Good to hear it here and hopefully more stories like it.

@thehistorysquad Год назад

Yes, I hope to find some more 👍🏻