The Worst Job on the Battlefield 

This absolutely has the energy of older siblings convincing the younger one that the position they’ve been given in the game is actually really great.

I know people who took GCSE history and I can tell you that is a 100% historically accurate set you got there.

Loving the English accents. Even as an English person, the only way I could tell you weren’t just a really posh English person was the “th” in “thank you”. Cracking vid, boys

I feel this as a HR person trying to convince a manager to take on a nightmare team. "Fantastic experience, great opportunity to show your skills as a manager, we trust you for this" 😱😱

First off, funny skit. Just so nobody leaves here thinking his is actually a valid criticism of 18th century armies though, imma rant a bit. Flags and regimental standards play a really important battlefield role in command and control in any 18th century army. For starters, when you've got 600-1000 guys attempting to maintain a half decent battlefield formation (you don't want guys getting too far in front getting hit by friendlies, or guys too far back hitting friendlies) having a big fucking flag saying "form the line here" helps a lot. Secondly, these battlefields often got smokey as all hell. Visibility often goes to shit after a few minutes because gun powder creates a ton of smoke, and there's a lot of dudes shooting. So for a general, the ability to figure out where his units actually are through all that shit is really important, and the ability to figure out which are which is also really helpful. These people don't have radios to report their position to command, so flags really are one of the best ways for a commander to have any idea what the fuck is going on when shit starts flying. As to the idea that a standard bearer needs a gun, two things to consider. 1: there are 600-1000 other guys with guns in his regiment. His one more firearm ain't tipping the firepower balance. 2. He's surrounded by some of the baddest motherfuckers in the regiment. The NCOs responsible for guarding the regimental colors are usually a bunch of pipe hitting veterans who know their business very well. This guy has a better bodyguard setup than most of the officers in his regiment. TLDR: flags are super useful, and the colors are incredibly well protected on the battlefield.

FAH does Blackadder... REALLY WELL!!!! Crying laughing here lads, amazing! The historical accuracy was *chef's kiss*

Shall we congratulate Foil on the birth of his daughter? 👸😍

I kinda get the impression they don't want him to live 🤔 but I can't put my finger on it.

Only became conscious of this in the second viewing, but the background noise really makes a big impact. The birdsong and horse trotting add to the realism. All your attention to detail I’m sure takes so much time, but it takes your vids to the next level. Does not go unnoticed. Grand job!

"Yeah- the battle of the.....big...George........the fourTh" 💀

Well the standard bearer was really important in terms of units and armies since they helped keep the men in a unit together and knowing where the rest of their allies are. It also allows the commander to know where all of his units are on the field and make decisions. The drummer at the end was also really important as their tempo helped keep the men moving at the same speed and moving in formation. Both of these posts were vital for the victory of armies from the ancient world all the way to the late 19th century.

Hog excels himself with the set. I love the dynamic between you. Your fancy new camera working its magic with the low light. There was a very “Mitchell and Webb” ‘Are we the baddies?’ vibe about it. Amazing you did this in your office. More mad scenarios, please.

As a history student this was somehow MORE funny with the inaccuracies... And that was *before* 'The battle of the Big George IV, 1639' Great work again

It's absurd that we never learnt about the Battle of Big George the Fourth! Wouldn't it be a great honour!

Getting ready to start a period drama? I thought I was there in the battlefield, with all the realistic costumes and props. The hair. Especially the hair.

There's a treaty saying that only Standard Bearers can attack Standard Bearers. It also governs the Duels of Drummers. I know. I checked.

I think hog should be on the drums... he's the drummer in all the musicals😂

The standard bearer would generally be a junior officer that had 'bought' their rank, the flag would be the regiments colours, which would include the cap badge of the regiment and its battle honours. The junior officer would be protected by expiernced sergeants, who were given the title of Colour Sergeant. They were responsible for the security of the officer and the standard.

The syncronisation of Arms and Hog with the flag waving made me laugh so much 😅 also "a great honour" is now permanently part of my vocabulary

It is a "great honour" to watch these videos lol

“A great honor.” Yes you’ve said that.... “ great honor.” I’m dying 😂😂😂

First of all, this sketch is great. I like that you’ve tried something different 😊 Secondly, I absolutely love when you go all in on sets and costumes. Lovely that the support from the people on Patreon help you with that.

It's the background/ambient sounds that really sell this for me. The dedication to details like that set them apart from other sketch comedy groups

'We want you to be the guy that carries the flag' - it hit hard if you live in Brexit Britain (and it is Election Day as well)

I'm absolutely loving the constantly increasing production quality. And of course fucking hilarious as always.

Taking over the TV at 5pm to stream the new video and forcing my brother to watch is my favourite thing to do on a Thursday.

"For everyone who falls, ten shall take their place" A wonderful sentiment, as long as you aren't the corpse they replace.

0:26 hogs face when he looks at the camera ha ha... The accents are on point in this sketch

I wish Arms spoke with that Posh face he did in "When the Wind Changed"😂😂😂

You know it's a good sketch when the hair on the wigs starts to fall out of place 😋 Edit: OMG is that GRANNY'S WIG Hog is wearing?! 😆😂

I love seeing where Patreon money is going! I have zero regrets 😎 (buy all the tarps you need dearies)

Foil's shirt laces look like a spider sitting on his chest and it's creeping me out every time they cut to him, haha.

Brilliant as always! Helping to pay for tarps is one of my proudest achievements! Keep it up my lads!

Lads, lads, LADS. Where is that music CD you promised to us?!

Another fantastic sketch 👏👏👏 poor Foil, you have so much fun putting him through the wringer! 😂 Loved Arms's glances toward camera. Great accents. This was so different to what you normally do, and it worked. So proud to be one of your Patreoneers. ❤

Expectations for this sketch were really high after the pictures on patreon. What can I say - expectations exceeded!

A FAH video, on my birthday?! I am undeserving of such an honour!!! Thanks for the laughs lads ☺

Ahh the drummer boy... That poor captain.

hahah their hairs so long the wigs cant cover it 😂😂😂

"The great protection of the flag..." ☺ amazing!

Somehow I got the impression that you recorded this in Hog’s garden with all the bird singing in the background 😂

I never get tired of Hog's posh voice

"And here was me thinking you hated Hargreaves" 😂😂😂

Genuinely their most underrated skit. I crack up every time. It's so well acted, especially Foil.

And why exactly is there a coffee Menu on the table lads?

i can't look away from that Valjean coat

I see Hog got to escape the incredible honour..

Drinking game: Take a shot every time they say honour

Those epaulettes though. I imagine dogs and cats being mesmerised!

The Battle of Big George the IV. I better go back and look at my history books and do some studying 😂 oh my gosh brilliant lads! I love this one so much! 🤣 You nail it every week! For honor and freedom!

Very nice touch on the intro with the music, font and the little chatter before the main dialog.

Love the sketch and couldn't wait to watch it. You didn't disappoint + filming standard are getting higher lads, well done!

This is the highlight of my weekdays. You are amazing

Love the soundtrack birds, really adds to the fabbo set. Also 'it's a girl..... oh shit' expressions. Great work all round (as always). Camera and mic put to great use.

Fantastic costumes and wigs 😁 It's always fascinating to hear different accents being used in your sketches. Love it! This sketch is a bit different from the previous ones - and it worked out really well! Chapeau 😊

Beautiful The wagon wheel that was only in the outro was ironic. Like I'm glad it's there but I guess that's part off pulling the set together in short order. They don't quite know what is needed. The filming under canvas vibe is well created though. Good onya Hog and whoever you called day before filming

Video idea: the counties of Ireland throw a party

The tuft of hair on Foils chest was mesmerising 😀

Great sketch lads. I really enjoy watching your videos every Thursday

"Your unselfish-ness is an example to us all" 😂👏 the best period drama I've seen this month 💜 I hope to see more of this Lads , there r other big Georges Georges after all 😄🤝👍🏼

Love the set, they‘ll surely win all of their battles with those maps (also love the fact that Hog managed to get that huge cart wheel - that’s only visible in the outro xD)

I was with Arms when he complained about Foil wearing shorts yesterday. But with your characters in context, I'm back to Team Foil Shorts again!

Thank you for bringing awareness to the important but often overlooked battle of Big George the Fourth, known for the complete destruction of Big George's forces, all dead, wounded or captured apart from the flagbearers and drummers, who somehow all survived. It's probably the 2nd most overlooked war to only the European No-Gun War of '63, where General Mills notably led his troops to success largely his Old Navy using flash-kicks.

I hear birds chirping outside your headquarters tent and a hint of the sound of the cavalry's hoofbeats now and then? Well done! You spare no detail.

I love this one so much! I wondered if you were ever going to make it into a sketch! And the set & costumes are amazing! 👏🏻

Amazing costumes and set with limited things available! Looks great! Love that you are trying new styles and everything too!!

I love the change of this sketch! And as always fantastic work. Good on ya lads!

I wait all week for FAH and am continually delighted by how great the videos are. Every week, better and better. Thanks!

Great start to the day before school, Thank you!

Manage to make this part of the history hysteric 👊 again you got it all covered. The sound in the background of horses and all. Well done. 💙

Oh, a high budget historical one. Nice. Hog's look at 0:23 is hilarious 😂 I always watch at least twice. Once for story, once for Hog's eyebrows. They are like your fourth team member in the best possible way!

Why the three of you were never cast in Horrible Histories with iconic historical sketches like this I’ll never know 😂

You just got yourself a new fan! And, to be able to watch your videos is a "great honour"!

As I was watching it, I was thinking that the style of orders have not changed over the centuries. I know plenty of corporate bosses who would treat their employees the same way. Give them an impossible task to do that will ruin their personal reputation but pretend it is for the benefit of their careers. And of course, if the employee fails, he will take the blame.

Reminds me of Sharpe series. Losing the kings colors was great devastation in the battle... And this video kinda reminded me of when Sharpe was promoted by lord Wellington. :D

I always love the punchlines at the end of your sketches - almost guaranteed to have one! 🙂

I liked as soon as I heard the brandenburg concerto. It is my absolute favourite concerto! 💚

Now they need to bring these characters back next Christmas for the most hilarious rendition of Little Drummer Boy we ever heard....

I ALWAYS took out the drummer boy first in AC3 😆 Foil does the best "screwed" face

"Tank you... Tank you... Wait, we should use tanks!" "Renault, you genius!"

im trying to like all of your videos but its hard..... you have so many gr8 videos!!! keep up the good work

The way Arms and Hog imitated the waving of the flag together 😂😂🤣also the set was that, by any chance, created by Brian Boru? And then attacked by Oliver Cromwell?...

Thanks for the subtitles, I recently discovery you but I devoured your videos, you are fantastic‼️‼️‼️ Greetings from Italy.

Top quality, set, acting, and so very funny as always. Loved the endings

As a massive period film geek as well as a FA&H super fan, this has me too excited for words. Keep using the tarp! Lol

Surprising sketch, but i really liked it, nice setting and costumes, keep up the good work :)

Gotta love Foil Arms and Hog buying whole new costumes and a new set for this video. Keep this up!

Brilliant as always guys, thank you so very much.

I've been watching these guys for a long time now, and I still don't know which is which. I have no intention to change that as it's much more fun this way!

I remember being duped to be the flag bearer in family fights by my sibling. Another spectacularly unique skit by FAH.

It is a very important job on the battlefield. In the chaos, being able to identify and rally around your guys can mean the difference between winning or being scattered.

😂 the funny thing is that this really was thought of as an incredible honour

Would like a sketch set up in the ww1 where you troll English with the Germans during the Christmas truce ...,

We will arm ourselves with honour and freedom...and coffee menu battle plan:)

I love the sarcasm of the "importance, of a standard Bearer..." but it becomes funnier (at least for me), when one realizes, that it was 100% an important position on the battlefield, and a highly honorable position as well, as it made it so much easier to command troops. Just order a regiment to stay with the standard, and all a commander would have to do is position the standard bearer, and all the other soldiers would follow. In essence, this gives the standard bearer more power on the battlefield, because if they wanted to, they can completely ignore the order to reposition, or reposition to an entirely different location than was ordered, and they can force an advance or a retreat as they see fit. However, the job does not come without risk, and it is by far, the absolute riskiest job you can be given. Those bright colors of the standard, gives your position away, making you an easy target on the battlefield, and if the standard falls, it can cause immense confusion amongst the troops that are to stay with the standard. As a result, Standard Bearers were paid more than a typical foot-soldier; accounting for the honor of bearing the standard, and the risk involved by doing so. This increase in pay, is also meant to ensure that a standard bearer would follow orders, rather than do their own thing.

I've been waiting for this since the livestream!!! Love it!! The accents are everything 😂

Love how you can be so dark and yet so upbeat! Expecting father?! Newly married! You devils, you!!

It’s 1 am and I’m here like my life depends on it lol

Its not Thursday without a Foil, Arms and Hogg video!

I don't why, but I love hog's 'well, spit it out, Hullington' 😂😂