General Charles Gordon - the reality vs the film “Khartoum”

The 1966 film "Khartoum" tells the story of General Charles Gordon and his battle with the Mahdi in Sudan. But how close to historical reality was the film? Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. Love British History? GET MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://www.thehistorychap.com/Newsle... WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT MY CHANNEL Become A Patron and get exclusive history talks https://www.thehistorychap.com/Suppor... Make a one-off donation https://buymeacoffee.com/thehistorychap SUPPORT MY CHANNEL Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:43 Khartoum 1966 Movie 2:44 Chinese Gordon 4:18 The Mahdi 4:44 Hicks Pasha 5:43 Gladstone's Dilemma 7:03 Cairo 9:16 Arrives in Khartoum 9:58 Historical Error 10:31 Red Sea Expedition 11:42 Under Siege 14:02 Gordon Relief Expedition 16:11 Abbas Disaster 17:09 Mahdi Arrives at Khartoum 18:59 Desperate Messages 20:20 Flying Column 21:50 Khartoum Falls 22:57 Death of General Charles Gordon 25:24 Too Late! Follow me at: www.thehistorychap.com Podcast: https://www.thehistorychappodcast.com Facebook:https://bit.ly/37IUfkH    / thehistorychap   My name is Chris Green and I love to share stories from British history. Not just because they are interesting but because, good or bad, they have shaped the world we live in today. History should not be stuffy or a long list of dates or kings & queens. So rather than lectures or Youtube animations, I tell stories that bring the past to life. My aim is to be chat as if I were having a coffee or meal with you. Jean in Maryland, USA recently wrote: "Chris, is the history teacher I wish I had at school!" Just for the record, I do have a history degree in Medieval & Modern history from the University of Birmingham and am a member of the Royal Historical Society. I am also a member of the Victorian Military Society, the Anglo Zulu War Society and the Military Historical Society. Disclaimer: All opinions and comments expressed in the 'Comments' section do not reflect the opinions of Chris Green Communication Ltd t/a The History Chap. All opinions and comments should contribute to the dialogue. Chris Green Communication Ltd does not condone written attacks, insults, racism, sexism, extremism, or otherwise questionable comments or material in the 'Comments' section, and reserves the right to delete any comment violating this rule or to block any poster from the channel. The History Chap is a trading name of Chris Green Communication Ltd, a company registered in England & Wales (Co No: 05025587)