Marcus Cribb
@mcribbhistory.bsky.social
Battlefield Guide
Keeper of Sharpe's Sword
Founding trustee of the NRWGC
Heritage Manager.
Duke of Wellington & the Peninsular War.
Part Time Soldier.
All views my own.
Keeper of Sharpe's Sword
Founding trustee of the NRWGC
Heritage Manager.
Duke of Wellington & the Peninsular War.
Part Time Soldier.
All views my own.
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Marcus Cribb
@mcribbhistory.bsky.social
· Jan 12
the Battle of Waterloo. Battlefield Guide, the Frence Cavalry charge (Ney's Charge) position.
YouTube video by Marcus Cribb
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Uploading more videos from the battlefield at Waterloo, to give an idea of the postions & ground today.
Watch here 👉
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Watch here 👉
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#OnThisDay 18 November 1852 the funeral of the Duke of Wellington.
Organised by Prince Albert it was one of the largest funerals ever seen, with a 10,000 strong procession from Horse Guards to St Paul's Cathedral via Apsley House through London.
A national outpouring of grief.
Organised by Prince Albert it was one of the largest funerals ever seen, with a 10,000 strong procession from Horse Guards to St Paul's Cathedral via Apsley House through London.
A national outpouring of grief.
November 18, 2025 at 7:53 AM
#OnThisDay 18 November 1852 the funeral of the Duke of Wellington.
Organised by Prince Albert it was one of the largest funerals ever seen, with a 10,000 strong procession from Horse Guards to St Paul's Cathedral via Apsley House through London.
A national outpouring of grief.
Organised by Prince Albert it was one of the largest funerals ever seen, with a 10,000 strong procession from Horse Guards to St Paul's Cathedral via Apsley House through London.
A national outpouring of grief.
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
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
October 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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
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
Reposted by Marcus Cribb
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
October 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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
Reposted by Marcus Cribb
Another productive day at Culloden. Very nice piece of lead grape shot recovered. @n-t-s.bsky.social @tonypollard.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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.
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.
October 14, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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.
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?...
@redcoathistory made this
youtu.be/nrZdOdIRKsM?...
Battle of El Bodón 1811, with Redcoat History, The Peninsular War.
YouTube video by Marcus Cribb
youtu.be
September 25, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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?...
@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.
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.
September 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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.
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...
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...
The Battle of Prestonpans 1745, a devastating Highland Charge, just outside of Edinburgh.
YouTube video by Marcus Cribb
youtube.com
September 21, 2025 at 9:26 AM
#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...
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.
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.
September 14, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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.
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.
Reposted by Marcus Cribb
Can’t wait to do this all over again next year! Tickets now on sale at abroadforpleasure.uk/waterloo/
September 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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
Loved it!
And we're doing it again in 2026
greenmatthews.co.uk
September 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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
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
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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...
The Explosion at Almeida, one of the largest of the pre-atomic age, ripped apart this castle!
YouTube video by Marcus Cribb
youtube.com
August 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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...
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...
Reposted by Marcus Cribb
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).
Royal Marines: 2nd Battalion, Royal Marines
Royal Scots: 21st Regt (Royal North British Fusiliers)
Royal Anglian Regiment: 44th (East Essex).
August 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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).
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.
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.
August 24, 2025 at 8:44 AM
#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.
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...
On the skirmish at Highbridge, the opening shots of the 1745 Jacobite Uprising, filmed on location.
Featuring Rusty 🐾
youtube.com/shorts/7eUWR...
August 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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...
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...
On the skirmish at Highbridge, the opening shots of the 1745 Jacobite Uprising, filmed on location.
Featuring Rusty 🐾
youtube.com/shorts/7eUWR...
The first shots of the '45 Jacobite Uprising! The Skirmish at Highbridge, Highlands.
YouTube video by Marcus Cribb
youtube.com
August 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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...
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?...
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?...
The opening shots of the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion "The '45", the Skirmish at Highbridge, Royal Scots.
YouTube video by Marcus Cribb
youtu.be
August 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
#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?...
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.
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.
August 15, 2025 at 7:34 AM
#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.
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.
A rare tactical draw, the allies lost 3 guns, later recovered, both sides had senior officers casualties & similar casualties.
August 11, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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.
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 🐾
Rusty is taken care of it seems 🐾
August 10, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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 🐾
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...
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 Prestonpans 1745, a devastating Highland Charge, just outside of Edinburgh.
YouTube video by Marcus Cribb
youtube.com
August 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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...
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.
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.
August 4, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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.
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-...
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-...
The Battle of the Boyne 1690 from a less well visited area, James's Jacobite position on high ground
YouTube video by Marcus Cribb
youtube.com
August 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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-...
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.
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.
August 1, 2025 at 6:20 AM
#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.
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.
Reposted by Marcus Cribb
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?...
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?...
Battlefield tour at the Battle of Killiecrankie 1689
YouTube video by Marcus Cribb
youtu.be
July 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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?...
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?...