The Spanish Armada | Elizabethan England 

I always feel when you’re told a story you need a teller to make you feel as if you were part of the story itself. You sir do just that. Fantastic.

For a few minutes I was there. That's the mark of the greatest story tellers.

I've only recently discovered this channel, I very much enjoy this form of history provision.

One hell of an actor. I would love to see more videos of this format

Sir, that was an exceptional performance. It seems as though you have had formal training as an actor! You are a true gem, and a scholar

This channel is criminally underrated.

extremely well done, felt as if i was there.

Hello Mr. Hicks, I am currently studying English Literature in Ankara, Turkey. It has been really hard financially for me and I have been looking for a grant for a while now. But you still manage to keep me interested and invested in the rich culture of The English to keep me from moving back with my family back in İstanbul. Thank you.

A very evocative and atmospheric performance, Kevin! A splendid effort from our English sailor's, plus the superior strategy of Sir Francis ensured victory. He still watches over us and Drake's Drum is still ready to bring him to our side if ever England is in danger! One of my most treasured possessions is an Indenture on vellum dated 1585, three years before the Spanish dared to threaten our shores. It is wonderful to hold history in one's hand, is it not?

This is brilliant storytelling. The history of Britain is fascinating, you bring the events to life really well.

finest actor in all the realm. oddly the beard and moustache make you look younger. i love the odd creaking of the ship as you spin the yarn. i heard the spanish that escaped north and around scotland came down by ireland and some went aground survived and became the black irish meaning hair color. i found the small wheels on the cannon a interesting point. all the details you know really complete the story. even frighten me at times. thumbs up. have fun gary

That was epic. The seagulls were a really nice touch

Wow! What an engaging presentation of history! Such "living history" presentations are among my favorite, and your acting deserves praise; many who try to act out historical persons rarely put so much color into them!

Brilliant and thankyou for the reference to Spanish Ladies, we had to sing that song when I was at school in the 60's but do not recall being told what it was about.

You're a natural story teller

Newbies to this channel beware; you can easily find yourself binge watching these.

Loved the presentation, very well done. I remember learning about the Spanish Armada, and one thing that surprised me was how although the one in 1588 was the “famous” one that we remember, it was, interestingly, also not the only one. Another Armada attacked in 1595; but they only succeeded in causing minor damage to a small village in Cornwall And yet another Armada tried to attack in 1596… only to be wrecked by storms off the Spanish coast and not accomplish anything. It was really eye-opening; there really is so much to learn about history.

I absolutely love this way of telling history !!!... Perfect ... Thankyou

Mr. Hicks, you bring us all along with you into history to experience the reality of it all. Salute!

Superb acting Kevin. Francis Drake was certainly an incredible leader and innovator.

How I wish I'd had a teacher such as yourself when I was at school. You conjure up in words, scenes so vivid it's easy to feel that you're recounting experiences first hand. A far cry from my miserably dry history lessons of fifty plus years ago. Thank you.

Excellent video, I remember the special 300th anniversary of the Armada in 1988, Royal Mail issued commemorative postage stamps

A fine orator indeed, with lots of history knowledge; Thank you.

Thank you, Kevin. Your storytelling ability makes learning fun, I'll be sure to tune into many more of your videos!

Can’t get enough of this channel, it’s too good. I’m always excited to learn some new history stuff so Keep up the good work!!!!!

YOU ARE AN ABSOLUTE TREASURE SIR. I am galloping cheerfully through your entire video collection today - Thank you so kindly for all your EXCELLENT work!

The fact that you didn't have a full acting career is a shame, or theater 🎭 you are amazing at taking on the characters you portray bravo! I became a bigger fan the more I watch.

This channel is too underrated ! You deserve well much recognition 👏🏻

It was a great victory but the little known English Armada did just as bad as the Spanish one if I recall. Thanks for that. If only my history teachers was like you. That said, I still came top of class for 3 years running. You are a natural born storyteller Sir.

Wonderful way of telling history, absolutely well done

Phenomenal acting.

Brilliant acting, absorbing telling of the tale. More like this please.

I felt like I was in the first performance of one of shakespears best stage plays - and in the first row! - woaha! Congratulations, Kevin and thanks a lot! Take care!

Gosh I love how you tell a story with such enthusiasm . So well articulated that I can literally envision it and sometimes put myself right into the action ! Well done sir , very well done in deed !! 👍

It is very important to remember Queen Elizabeth’s spymaster, Sir Francis Walsingham. Amazing person, very brilliant. His contributions were, in their own way, just as important as those of Drake himself.

Greetings once again from nova Scotia, thanks Kevin, I very much enjoyed this video, I am familiar with the history and some of the tactics employed by our British Tars, but never have I heard it brought to life in such detail. Thank you once again, for your time and attention to this comment, as always best regards, Arthur

Thank you Kevin. I was spellbound by your superb performance. I loved the detail and the passion. Bravo!

I seriously think that this isn't a retelling of history. That instead, he's some immortal who's just telling us of our experiences.

Wow so a vivid picture you paint ,wonderful

That was INCREDIBLE. Amazing story telling and informative too. Thank you.

I must say, you really know how to internalise the characters you portray. Thank you for this amazing channel and its content; God bless you Sir!

Outstanding!! As usual for Kevin and the History Squad, these videos are a wonderful history lesson on so many levels for so many historical periods.

Well! That was a MASTER PIECE!!!! Thank you for sharing that!!! You make history and learning fun.

So glad RU-vid recommended this channel, spectacular performance!

Wonderful presentation, sir. We love The History Squad.

the simple act of sacrificing deck space for better gun arming and firing is something big: it showed that you can’t just lash guns onto a ship, you need to maintain your guns alongside shooting them. a gun is useless if it can’t fire! you mastered this sailor’s story. it really was his words coming out of your mouth, as if his spirit possessed you for the video

Amazing acting. War is a terrible thing, but it is always good to be on the winning side

Wow that was great. Slowly working my way through the older videos. Love this piece of history and enjoyed the portrayal of a Tar. Thumbs up Kevin.

I can't help but say the experience you have gained over your lifetime has blossomed it to beautiful tapestry in the telling of history. This is enthralling... I hope I can tell stories like you do one day.

Honestly Kevin, I've been taken back in time just listening to you, I had to remind myself this is 2024. What a great story; you're awesome and beyond compare. Thanks Kevin.

The Adventures of Sir Francis Drake and The Golden Hinde was one my favourite early childhood books. There is much here I didn't know, and I loved the acting.

You deserve some sort of award for these monologs. They are masterful and captivating!

Bravo! So very well done! You are a master storyteller, Mr. Hicks!

This was a brilliant video, you could envisage the whole battle just with the actors oration. And with the camera showing the equipment and style of dress you had an idea of what equipment was used.

Fabulous Kevin- Wonderfully described and the history authentically conveyed to the viewer. Well done.

Top notch story telling. Although not really a story so much, as a telling of history. Kept me totally engaged from beginning to end, which is easier said than done. Please keep up the lost art you are so good at sir. Thank you very much for taking all the time to do what you do.

You're a really good actor, Kevin.

amazing!

Fascinating! I’m looking forward to your future videos.

Would love a video on this on napoleons retreat from Moscow in 1812 and le grande armee. Would be cool if you were a grenadier talking about your experiences at Austerlitz, wagram etc.

I could binge watch this channel all day

Brilliant bit of work!

Kevin this was excellent! Can't believe I hadn't seen it before

Brilliantly put. 👏

Absolutely brilliant, bravo!

Well done, Sir! Great storytellers are a rare find.

Well done, me hearty! Have you considered doing episodes on Abukir Bay, Trafalgar, and the fate of HMS Hood? Also the Prince of Wales and Repulse?

Absolutely amazing video and very immersive

Wonderfully done, thank you :)

Outstanding! I've just discovered your channel, and I am enjoying it very much. Thanks.

This was incredible, thank you.

Brilliant again, Kevin.

This was stunningly well done.

Love your acting ! And really well done! You’re bringing history right to life … more than happy to leave you a subscription.. looking forward to seeing more .. cheers

Spectacular! I felt like a young sailor listening to the tale of my superior

I personally love these particular type of your videos, telling stories as if you were there as well as the surgery on the prince, I understand it must be more challenging to make these types of videos but for real! Better than anything I’ve ever seen on history channel or RU-vid history! The story really grips me. It’s the most entertained I’ve been in a long time. Keep up the amazing work.

Incredible! Thank you!

I love this way of listening to history!!! 😍

Well done sir. Very believable performance.

i enjoyed this 100 per cent thank you master gunner

Wow the way you tell stories are absolutely marvellous 👏 Kevin wonderful performance, please do many many more 🙏 😀

absolutely amazing! Thank you for all the top notch content, love from massachusetts

This is awesome!

Great job!

What a wow wonderful presentation. Most enjoyable.

This is fantastic

This ones a goodn'! Thank you my friend

Gosh.. i wish you my history teacher..very good 👍

outstanding presentation!

Wow that was Amazing!! The Acting was phenomenal!!

Thank was really illustrative. Thank you :)

This was awesome 😎

Wow. That's brilliant, fantastic. I sat riveted to my chair.

Best thing I've seen you do !!!! Incredible job Kevin !!!!!

Thank you!

LOVED THAT

awesome job Sir

That was a great yarn. Loved the costume and props.

Cheers Sir, another great video,expertly narrated,thanks Mr HICKS......will

Absolutely outstanding way to teach history!! Love this!!! 👍👍