163: The Unluckiest Regiment In The British Army?

The History Chap Podcast · Jan 15, 2025 · 23m

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Almost wiped out by the Zulus, Losing half their men charging Sikh cannon with bayonets, Surrendered twice, captured twice, losing their colours...

Were the 24th Regiment of Foot the unluckiest regiment in the British army?

You decide, as we explore their heroic, bloody and forgotten charge ta the battle of Chillianwala in 1849.

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