Born #OnThisDay 19 October 1748, in Perthshire, Thomas Graham, later Lord Lynedoch. Growing up in Scotland, he attended Oxford University & spent years living in Europe too, before returning to Scotland. He would go on to be one of Wellington's right hand Generals

Great to be back at #Culloden battlefield this week. First find by Samuel was a small piece of cannon shot or grape shot. @n-t-s.bsky.social

Another productive day at Culloden. Very nice piece of lead grape shot recovered. @n-t-s.bsky.social @tonypollard.bsky.social

Fought #OnThisDay 13-14 October 1810, the Battle of Sobral. Under Masséna, encountering the Lines of Torres Vedras, Junot's force probed forwards, they pushed back skirmish lines & seized an outpost, but were quickly ejected from the position by a British counterattack.

The Combat at El Bodon 25 September 1811 might not be a grand tactical battle, but it highlights Wellington's long front line, but it is perhaps best best known for the charge of the 2/5th Regt against French Cavalry! @redcoathistory made this youtu.be/nrZdOdIRKsM?...

Fought #OnThisDay 23 Sept 1803 The Battle of Assaye. Wellesley commanded 6,500 Indian & British troops against 40,000-200,000 Mahratta troops led by Hanovarian mercenary Colonel Pohlmann Asked what his greatest vistory was Wellington replied ASSAYE.

#OnThisDay 21 Sept 1745 –Battle of Prestonpans. The Jacobites struck at dawn with a surprise attack. Both armies ~2,000 strong. Gen Cope fled, but his troops lost 1,100 killed, wounded or captured. Jacobite losses: just ~100. youtube.com/shorts/2ITah...

Sadly #OnThisDay 14 September 1852, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington passed away at Walmer Castle, he was 83 years old. He had likely suffered a series of strokes overnight & his condition deteriorated. He was moved from his bed to a chair where he expired at 3pm.

Can’t wait to do this all over again next year! Tickets now on sale at abroadforpleasure.uk/waterloo/

Home from a wonderful week/weekend with Sophie & Chris aka GreenMatthews they brought together a great group for their concert, and I guided them through the 100 Days then over the Battlefield at Waterloo! Loved it! And we're doing it again in 2026 greenmatthews.co.uk

Almeida explosion 26 August 1810, a beautiful walled Portuguese town, where the dramatic fort defences meets sleepy streets. On the scene of the castle, you can see the huge blocks of stone "thrown" a long way from the massive explosion. Short style if you prefer that youtube.com/shorts/plR7c...

Perhaps the most interesting part of The Burning of The White House today is three modern unitd claim their predecessors lit the torch: Royal Marines: 2nd Battalion, Royal Marines Royal Scots: 21st Regt (Royal North British Fusiliers) Royal Anglian Regiment: 44th (East Essex).

#Onthisday 24th August 1814 the burning of The White House. British troops set The White House ablaze as they sack Washington D.C. largely as retaliation for the Americans burning York, Canada, the year before. The US President, Madison had already abandoned his home.

New video uploaded over on my YouTube Channel (I'd be very grateful for a follow there, thank you) On the skirmish at Highbridge, the opening shots of the 1745 Jacobite Uprising, filmed on location. Featuring Rusty 🐾 youtube.com/shorts/7eUWR...

New video uploaded over on my YouTube Channel (I'd be very grateful for a follow there, thank you) On the skirmish at Highbridge, the opening shots of the 1745 Jacobite Uprising, filmed on location. Featuring Rusty 🐾 youtube.com/shorts/7eUWR...

#OnThisDay 16 August 1745 The first shots of the last Jacobite Rising were fired on this day, 280 year ago. Two companies of The Royal Scots were ambushed at High Bridge, they were attempting to reinforce Fort William, but the Jacobites blocked their passage. youtu.be/xwXLZ8nPFUU?...

#OnThisDay 15 August 1808 The Combat at Obidos. As the British advanced from their bridgehead, the French advanced to meet them. A force under Delaborde, clashed with riflemen from the 5/60th & 95th at Obidos, the first combat between France & Britain in the Peninsular War.

Battle of Majadahonda, 11th August 1812 between Wellington’s advanced guard (especially Portuguese & KGL) & Joseph Buonaparte’s cavalry rear-guard. A rare tactical draw, the allies lost 3 guns, later recovered, both sides had senior officers casualties & similar casualties.

Expanding my technology for filming (MarcusCribbHistory on YouTube if you're interested), so this is what is being packed for today's battlefield exploring way up north (no, not Killiekrankie, but after that). Rusty is taken care of it seems 🐾

The Battle of Prestonpans September 1745, a devastating Highland Charge, on the flat fields just outside of Edinburgh. A battle that often takes longer to explain than it was fought, just 4 to 9 minutes long, one deadly rush and the regulars fled. youtube.com/shorts/2ITah...

The Battle of Fort of Mackinac, 4 August 1814. A scratch British & Indignious allied force had captured the island early in the war. As the Americans advanced on the fort from the north, they were ambushed by Native warriors & forced to re-embark with heavy casualties.

The Battle of the Boyne 1690, the Jacobite position. From this hill, James would have been able to observe the Williamite forces, who had advanced in dead ground, down the glen, and were forcing their way across the river. (Short video, please like the original) youtube.com/shorts/bXH9-...

#OnThisDay 1 August 1808 Sir Arthur Wellesley lands in Portugal, with a 13,000 strong Army. With cover from the Royal Navy under Admiral Cotton, Wellesley's force landed south of the Mondego River. He would soon be on the attack at Roliça.

Fought on this day, 27 July 1689 during the first Jacobite rising, the Battle of Killiekrankie. A stunning victory for the Jacobites, legend had it a government redcoat lept 5+ meters gorge to escape (amazing feat/completely impossible) My video: youtu.be/zmeGNtSHJnU?...

Fought on this day, 27 July 1689 during the first Jacobite rising, the Battle of Killiekrankie. A stunning victory for the Jacobites, legend had it a government redcoat lept 5+ meters gorge to escape (amazing feat/completely impossible) My video: youtu.be/zmeGNtSHJnU?...

Near disaster the French night attack before Talavera, 27 July 1809 #OnThisDay Surprised, the 87th & 88th Regiments fell back, although the 5/60 stood firm. Wellesley rode forward, withdrawing the 24th, 31st & 45th Regiments, where they drove back the advancing French columns.

A little reminder that I'm putting out more & more videos over on YouTube (including some new Guest videos). I would appreciate a follow on YouTube if you want to see more history/adventures: Marcus Cribb History See you there 🎬 youtube.com/@marcuscribb...

I've just returned from two brilliant days guiding Yorkshire Officer Training Regiment & Dutch exchange Cadets. Aptly we explored Killiekrankie & Dunkeld 1689 (plus some Highland sightseeing). My first (in hopefully many) British battlefield guiding jobs. And good fun too.

#OnThisDay 15 July 1815 7am Napoleon Bonaparte aboard HMS Bellerophon (a 3rd Rate & 74 guns) & surrendered for his 2nd & final time, having fled Paris. On deck, he announced in French "I am come to throw myself on the protection of your Prince and your laws."

An opportunity to find a "lost" castle is too good to miss out on! One of my former sites we knew there was a castle & rough location, but not the layout, a project idea I had & taken up by enthusiastically by @nts-archaeology.bsky.social year 1 of many, they found one corner, but which corner?

#OnThisDay 12 July 1808 Wellesley left Cork with orders to drive Junot out of Portugal. He set sail for Corunna in the Donegal ⚓, transferring to the Crocodile⚓ There had been a delay as his 9,000 strong force was originally intended for Venezuela www.dukeofwellington.org/post/welling...

The Battle of The Boyne, fought #OnThisDay 1690 Where William of Orange faced James, not only Irish troops on both sides, but many nations, religious beliefs spanning political support. At Oldbridge the Dutch Guards fought through the Boyne river youtube.com/shorts/-VqFl...

Cuidad Rodrigo, a city stormed, quickly, with bloody losses on all sides (allies, French & civilians). Lessons not implemented for the next seige too perhaps? Redcoat History & I take the drone & walk the walls plus streets in the next Peninsular Episode youtu.be/POrFRHsT8Eo?...

A series of hilltop forts built to defend England during the Napoleonic Wars are being preserved to ensure their legacy can live on. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Glenlivet, not just the Scottish water of life, but a religious clan battle in 1594. One of the highest elevation battles in Britain, in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, it was the furthest north use of cannon at the time & the last use of a battle harp. youtu.be/MkMmm-XeLq8?...

Fought #OnThisDay 4th July 1806, the Battle of Maida, General John Stuart’s victory over the French (including, Swiss, Polish & Italian troops) army of General Reynier in Italy. The small British force (including Swiss & Corsican units) attacked in 4 columns, flanked by 3 Royal Navy ships.

Hope you enjoy this video! El Bodón. (And a huge thank you to Redcoat History who said because I was dragging him down another obscure farm track - perks of being the Sergeant Major rather than Lieutenant in our operations) I could present & host the video. youtu.be/nrZdOdIRKsM?...

Fought #OnThisDay 21 June 1813, the Battle of Vitoria. Wellington led an offensive campaign, attacking Joseph Bonaparte & Marshal Jourdan in Spain. Wellington's plan; split his army into 4 attacking "columns", attacking the French from 3 directions & cut across their rear.

The briefest of pauses from Waterloo, as we enter the last stage, to say; That the latest video from @redcoathistory & I in the Peninsular war is now live, The Battle of Fuentes de Oñoro, Wellington's closest victory. youtu.be/HEgmuAbK90o?...

La Haye Saint had fallen, after a valiantdenfce from the King's German Legion, and with it, the Sandpit, just north, occupied all day by the 95th Rifles, could no longer hold out. It had provided a 'position in depth' for the central farmhouse. The was "The Crisis". youtu.be/Z0nn_vA2x0M?...

3:30pm Ney's charge Seeing allied wounded moving to the rear, suspecting it was a withdrawl, with Napoleon resting, Ney took the initiative & launched a huge cavalry attack It was supported by horse artillery, who caused huge casualties in the allied squares, and infantry who could not get through

2:55pm The Union Brigade of Cavalry, led by Sir William Ponsonby attack D'Erlons Troops as they crest the ridge. They will be supported closely by the Household Brigade, each of which will cause devastation & capture an Imperial Eagle.

The opening assault, Hougoumont Farm. A Chateau-Ferme was well defended, initially by nearly a full battalion of Nassau troops as well as the Light Companies from the four battalions of British Foot Guard. youtube.com/shorts/o26l8...

🗓️ #OnThisDay in 1815, the Battle of Waterloo was fought ⚔️. In Series 3, @mcribbhistory.bsky.social argues that despite its legendary status #Waterloo wasn't Wellington’s finest battle—that honour goes to Salamanca. Listen now at: pod.fo/e/13b4a6 #OTD #O#OnThisDay#Waterloo#OTD#OnThisDate #History #Podcast

10:30am* the French attack begins, at Hougoumont. The initial attack by Maréchal de Camp Bauduin's 1st Brigade of the 6th Division pushed Allied troops out of the woods, but was then driven back by heavy British artillery fire, costing Bauduin his life. *(Est 10 to 11:30am)

The situation as it lay over the evening of the 16th June, after the battles of Ligny and Quatre Bras. The following moves would prove to be the keys to the allied strategy, with Blücher injured, Wellington still had a plan for the forces joining, at Mont St Jean.

At Ligny 16 June 1815, Napoléon's army, sent the Imperial Old Guard in a decisive thrust, inflicting heavy casualties on Blücher's Prussians, who lost up to 25k men. Aftermath: Napoléon sent Grouchy & 33,000 French off to follow the Prussians. (By Ernest Crofts)

“The Black Watch at Bay”, the Battle of Quatre Bras, 16 June 1815. (by William Barnes Wollen) As the wounded Lt Colonel Macara was being carried to safety by his men, they were overwhelmed by charging lancers & the wounded Macara with his bearers were all slaughtered.

The battle of Quatre Bras fought #OnThisDay 16 June 1815. Whilst Napoleon pounded the Prussians with his guns at Ligny, the Anglo-Allied army fought back & forth around here against Ney. Quite a lot has changed in 210 years, still a crossroads. youtube.com/shorts/Rm3Ma...

Held #OnThisDay 15 June 1815, The Duchess of Richmond's Ball, in Brussels. Napoleon had crossed the border, but no firm confirmation had filtered its way through Wellington's HQ. With most senior officers attending, so did W. It is now one of the most famous romantic moments in history.