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His life was straight from the pages of a swashbuckling novel…
Some even say he was the inspiration for Harry Flashman…
Do you know who it is?
It's Colonel Frederick Gustavus Burnaby of the Royal Horse Guards.
Built like a brick outhouse, strong as an ox, brave as a lion…I could keep going on but I think let’s get stuck in to today’s interview with John Hawkins.
John’s written a two volume history of Burnaby’s life and really knows his stuff.
Please sign up for my newsletter and receive your free eBook on the Battle of Isandlwana - https://redcoathistory.com/2021/10/27/free-book-the-military-history-geeks-guide-to-the-anglo-zulu-war/
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His life was straight from the pages of a swashbuckling novel…
Some even say he was the inspiration for Harry Flashman…
Do you know who it is?
It's Colonel Frederick Gustavus Burnaby of the Royal Horse Guards.
Built like a brick outhouse, strong as an ox, brave as a lion…I could keep going on but I think let’s get stuck in to today’s interview with John Hawkins.
John’s written a two volume history of Burnaby’s life and really knows his stuff.
Please sign up for my newsletter and receive your free eBook on the Battle of Isandlwana - https://redcoathistory.com/2021/10/27/free-book-the-military-history-geeks-guide-to-the-anglo-zulu-war/
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