Just How Deadly Were Guns In The 18th Century?
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Publicado 2024-06-28
Mike also gets hands on with the technology of skilfully crafted original duelling pistols, from hair triggers to hidden rifled barrels. And BBC Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, recounts the incredible story of his ancestor who fought a lethal duel with his bank manager!
When the smoke clears, you'll know all about the incredible story of duelling.
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There is an anecdote recited by an English authority (he even wrote a pamphlet!) on dueling. He was a witness to a duel between an ordinary man and a man who was known as a regular duelist. In the actual duel, the ordinary man discharged his weapon and missed. The semi professional man pulled his trigger and his pistol misfired. He insisted that he was due another shot. But the "specialist" interposed, saying that if the pro got a second try and killed his opponent, he would see the duelist hanged for murder. The specialist pointed out the participants were required to stand and "receive fire;" but that it was not the ordinary man's fault the other man's pistol misfired. He had stood to the effort and done his part...and that was sufficient to satisfy his honor. While duelists might wish for the death of their opponent, the practice was a test of courage and honor, not bloodthirstiness.
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WE DON'T SEE ENOUGH OF MKE LOADS ON TV OR ON HERE
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Seeing Mr Loades on a thumbnail is an automatic click… love this man and his knowledge and passion.
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Wellington had said, "Real men didn't duel pistols, real men dueled with cannon." This may be anecdotal but it certainly sounds like the Iron Duke's dry humor.
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It sounds like dueling with bankers who wont lend you money should most definitely make a return.
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To be fair, I think the move to pistols was because they were actually less likely to be lethal than a fight with swords. One shot each, you both miss, you can call honour, (a dirty word), satisfied, and end it. With swords, it has to go on until someone gets hurt. Not that pistol duels weren't dangerous, just a bit more controlled. Give Ridley Scots "the Duelists" a look.
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Mike Loades is a legend ... but I think we’re all still waiting for a Kevin Hicks History Hit Collaboration!!!
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Mike Loades is fantastic at telling these stories.
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My maternal grandfather's great great grandfather was 2-0-1 in pistol duals. It became an issue when he ran for president in 1824.
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Anything with Mike Loades is absolute fire 🔥
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Mike Loades is a great presenter
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Never miss a Mike Loades episode!
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You could genuinely have only watched Mike Loades on Time Commanders, never seen him for 20 years and instantly recognise his energy within moments now. It's amazing.
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As always Mike, Terrific narrative. If only you could have been my History teacher. I'm 78 now and my History teachers were all good, But you would have been GREAT.
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Thank You for yet another great video Mr. Loades !
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Seeing him walk back and forth in front of the head-high barrel when testing the trigger pull feels just wrong.
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Thoroughly enjoyed this video! Mike Loades always does an awesome job!
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The last fatal dual in Canada was John Wilson - my ancestor. Was over a girl. He was a lawyer and defended himself in court, did a few other important things in early Canada.
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Brilliant piece of work! Many thanks Mike and the team!💥🏆
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Mike is the best . He’s the guy you want to have next to you when trouble happens
