What a contrast between Jack's stoicism describing the torture that broke him, and Simmerson crying like a child over a couple of trivial scratches. Both wonderful performances.
I like how sharpe and Lerou are basically in shambles but hate each other so much they just battle through the pain (especially Sharpe who has both a shoulder and abdominal wound which must be killing the fuck out of him.)
to be honest, Sir Henry is my favorite actor, it's great and fun to play a stoic badass soldier, but pushing kudos to the actor playing him to make us loath the character season after season.
So true... I've studied fencing and sword fighting techniques through history for many years now, and participated from a re-enactment perspective, in competition and choreographed many fights for stage. It was always a fine line between creating a fight that was entertaining from an audience's view, and authentic from an historical view. To me, it always looks better when they appear to be aiming for each other, rather than playing in the air between them which is too often done. But not here!
My favorite part of the duels in this episode (especially for the Simmerson's duel) is how much wounds affected the battle. When Simmerson starts, he is agressive, and is actually delivering some good swings. But after his first wound, he starts to stagger, and his movement locks up. It's very realistic, as even minor injuries really mess with your coordination when it comes to fencing. Once first blood is struck, it becomes incredibly difficult to simply recover, nevereless match your opponent.
Actually, it was the flag bearer's duty to either be in front during an attack, or beside the ranking officer during a Rally (like after the capture of the fort) so people would know where to go to. That way the could make reports and/or get new orders......
Aye, that priest kept in mind the little caveat in the Fifth Commandment. 'Thou shalt not kill, but there's no reason you can't bloody up a rapist a little.'
I like how both sharpe and larou are both fucked up but want to kill each other so much that they must be battling through a kaleidoscope of pain (especially sharpe since he has a shoulder and abdominal wound) just to swing those giant ass cavalry sabers.
Whenever I think of a real swordfight, I think of the end of this movie. No grace, no fancy choreography, just two guys taking wild swings with giant unwieldy blades after fatigue sets in and they're just capitalizing on each others existing injuries. The winner is the one that catches his opponent making mental mistakes.
Haha,I noticed they weren't Sabre's as well.Sadly,neither one of them looked like they could use a sword,lol.Its a shame there aren't more movies and TV series made about that period .That period helped shape the world,and all we see of it is a few low budget pieces.But then there are an overload of monster movies and sitcoms made all the time.And people wonder that no one understands history,go figure,lol.
@@CommiTsunami I hope so judging by all these illegal immigrants caught been secretly escorted and pampered into Dover( by Nigel Farage) courtesy of our own Border Force ! Nigel Farage and his Skipper whilst at sea both got threatened if they reported it !
firing from file was essentially just putting up a wall of lead. The idea was that you fired low, and that you would at least hit SOMETHING. Bonaparte never had a rifle corps like the British did, although they were issued to some individuals, who were essentially loyal mercenaries. They were often german or swiss guns for hire, and they were very very feared by the enemy.
Actually Brown paper Soaked in paraffin Rolled into and tied up into the shape of a cup and filled with black Is powder and given a cannon fuse. Would actually make an effective Old school style Explosive slightly similar to? I guess what we would call our compound explosive type 4. OK you don't have a remote detonator but small enough that a soldier can carry it. As well as powerful enough to make anybody Who has the unfortunate luck to stumble across When they Detonated instantly regret their life choices.
4:36, I raise question as to how a ranker, now Major, has a lot more intelligence than Wellington's head of intelligence, Major Munroe... lol outstanding!
@OddeyeDL: Yes. Sharpe's Challenge and Sharpe's Peril are both based in India. They are the last two episodes of the series as it currently stands, but are primarily based on the earlier Sharpe books, Sharpe's Tiger, Sharpe's Fortress and possibly Sharpe's Triumph?
They start off with fixed bayonets but when the fire, and for most of the shots where they are in the final charge, they don't have bayonets, nor do either they or the Frogs have them during the hand to hand fight, when they would have come in handy.
Well yeah, but I didn't know if he meant films or books.... If he means the films, then "Sharpe's Challenge" and "Sharpe's Peril" are the ones based in India, for the books I believe it's "Sharpe's Tiger" and "Sharpe's Siege"?
Shooting for the officers is what the British had riflemen for. Muskets in line regiments were not accurate at all, and soldiers were trained to fire volleys are large bodies of men, not aimed shots at singled out officers. On his part, Bonaparte always refused to use riflemen or even rifles for some silly reason.
Nah not really, I have all of these on DVD and have seen this before....I just didn't recall how the priest used his sword so well :) Glad Simmerson got his in the end. Bastard that he is. lol
Halt, make ready, fire, charge! Wait a minute. Why would they charge with empty rifles? With loaded rifles, each could take down one as they got close during the charge, then fight the remainder with swords or bayonets. Far more effective then shooting at long distances.
wait, I love sharpe and all, but a ball pulled out of his gut a like, a day before, and he's charging at the fort the next? come on. at least give him a couple weeks rest...and what happend to sgt. cooper??
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Simmerson crying like a baby is the highlight of my insomniac night
I wonder if Simmerson was really that obnoxious ? What a wet fart !
"Im Irish, John bulls a bad neighbor, but bonapartes a bully...just like you" great line. great line. :)
Right.. Never argue with an educated Irish Priest. That can fence.. As he will hear your confession then kill you....
Slithering away defeated. That's my style sir.
What a contrast between Jack's stoicism describing the torture that broke him, and Simmerson crying like a child over a couple of trivial scratches. Both wonderful performances.
I love how when Sharpe was talking to Le Rou, The British Flag Bearer just decided it was a perfect time to run behind him.
I like how sharpe and Lerou are basically in shambles but hate each other so much they just battle through the pain (especially Sharpe who has both a shoulder and abdominal wound which must be killing the fuck out of him.)
Man, the sword fights in this series are the best. They're true brawls.
Sharoe fights with a cavalry Sabre, hard not to be
The first ever challenge of 'outside! Now!'...
to be honest, Sir Henry is my favorite actor, it's great and fun to play a stoic badass soldier, but pushing kudos to the actor playing him to make us loath the character season after season.
And now he’s one of the regulars in The Archers….
5:03 - 5:23 That sounded almost Shakespearean the way Sean Bean delivered it.
Like a true born Englishman looking for a fight, Sharpe uses the words "outside now" followed by "come on then."
Didn't think I could feel bad for Simmerson but when he starts crying/whimpering, oof. Great actor, really.
Sharpe. Surviving more wounds yet again. Sean Bean can't complain. He's killed in most films.
So true... I've studied fencing and sword fighting techniques through history for many years now, and participated from a re-enactment perspective, in competition and choreographed many fights for stage. It was always a fine line between creating a fight that was entertaining from an audience's view, and authentic from an historical view. To me, it always looks better when they appear to be aiming for each other, rather than playing in the air between them which is too often done. But not here!
My favorite part of the duels in this episode (especially for the Simmerson's duel) is how much wounds affected the battle. When Simmerson starts, he is agressive, and is actually delivering some good swings. But after his first wound, he starts to stagger, and his movement locks up. It's very realistic, as even minor injuries really mess with your coordination when it comes to fencing. Once first blood is struck, it becomes incredibly difficult to simply recover, nevereless match your opponent.
i whish i had a flag that randomly appeared behind me when i said something patriotic
50TNCSA watch pretty much any American war film, you will see it all the time then.
@Dan Beech Cheatham's division polks corps Army of Tennessee
Actually, it was the flag bearer's duty to either be in front during an attack, or beside the ranking officer during a Rally (like after the capture of the fort) so people would know where to go to. That way the could make reports and/or get new orders......
Simerson, Jack, and the priest, this episode just kicks ass.
Aye, that priest kept in mind the little caveat in the Fifth Commandment. 'Thou shalt not kill, but there's no reason you can't bloody up a rapist a little.'
The Bible is a bit fuzzier around *cocks shotgun* kneecaps. - Shepherd Book, Firefly
Nothing like a bit of godly correction .
Thou shalt not murder... You can kill in defense of others. If Simmerson hadn't cowered he'd have run him through
@@jediknight1294 Agreed; a lot of translations get that bit wrong; there's a distinction between killing and murder.
@@goblin-sightingdnd1037 the bloody protestants making it into kill...
watching Simmerson get destroyed by the priest made my day
I like how both sharpe and larou are both fucked up but want to kill each other so much that they must be battling through a kaleidoscope of pain (especially sharpe since he has a shoulder and abdominal wound) just to swing those giant ass cavalry sabers.
gotta love the way some random soldier runs up behind sharpe when he gets all patriotic.
So....what's wrong with that?
@Excaliberete i love how the duel between sharpe and the french colonel looked like they were old men with bad hips LOL! XP
Whenever I think of a real swordfight, I think of the end of this movie. No grace, no fancy choreography, just two guys taking wild swings with giant unwieldy blades after fatigue sets in and they're just capitalizing on each others existing injuries. The winner is the one that catches his opponent making mental mistakes.
I love that line "I'm Irish; John Bull is a bad neighbor. Boneparte is a Bully and so are you."
austenbosten yeah great line, shame you misquoted it though
I like Sharpe, always full of action.
The most one-sided Hellish Quart duel i have ever seen
The guy who pops up at 5:09 is a proper badass!
I love the blubbering!
It's kinda funny how Sharpe has been wounded like 100 times and yet he's still alive.
That was the best seeing
Simmerson getting wiped.
Kudos to the writer/director for not having LeRou impale himself on one of those pointy logs.
Haha,I noticed they weren't Sabre's as well.Sadly,neither one of them looked like they could use a sword,lol.Its a shame there aren't more movies and TV series made about that period .That period helped shape the world,and all we see of it is a few low budget pieces.But then there are an overload of monster movies and sitcoms made all the time.And people wonder that no one understands history,go figure,lol.
I like how Sharpe says "put up some proper colours" when both flags have the same colours in them. (I know what he means, just think it's funny :P)
The Nazi Flag had the blood of 7 Martyrs on it which is why it was red on the frame.
@@Biggles2498 One day it shall fly again... One day...
@@CommiTsunami I hope so judging by all these illegal immigrants caught been secretly escorted and pampered into Dover( by Nigel Farage) courtesy of our own Border Force ! Nigel Farage and his Skipper whilst at sea both got threatened if they reported it !
The French Red and Blue are a bit off.
Don´t mess with fencing priest ^^
The Priest was brilliant cutting Simmerson here and there without killing him !
Sir Henry was a sniveling coward
luv Sharpe espescially this one its awesome
I like how the flag-bearer moves in just as he starts an eepic speach.
firing from file was essentially just putting up a wall of lead. The idea was that you fired low, and that you would at least hit SOMETHING. Bonaparte never had a rifle corps like the British did, although they were issued to some individuals, who were essentially loyal mercenaries. They were often german or swiss guns for hire, and they were very very feared by the enemy.
Pretty sure they just shoved best brown paper and paraffin oil through those windows
Actually Brown paper Soaked in paraffin Rolled into and tied up into the shape of a cup and filled with black Is powder and given a cannon fuse. Would actually make an effective Old school style Explosive slightly similar to? I guess what we would call our compound explosive type 4. OK you don't have a remote detonator but small enough that a soldier can carry it. As well as powerful enough to make anybody Who has the unfortunate luck to stumble across When they Detonated instantly regret their life choices.
For those the don't get it. John Bull is the English equivalent of the United States Uncle Sam..
5:08 Nationalism *Intensifies*
Sharpe was on fire in this episode
I enjoyed seeing Simmerson weep.
I like the way simmerson cries, sounds like a baby!! but he's not dead!!!!
Whenever Sharpe fights with swords I think of Shindig and a sw-what?
The dude with the union flag couldn't have appeared at a better time then.
2.17 the French artillery soldier looks like he really cant be arsed
MAN!! The Father Rocks!!!!!X)
Simmerson whimpering like a baby
Awkward fighting against a left handed swordsman
Obviously the "priest" enjoyed the duel. A little change in his daily routine.
simerson the bully beaten again..by a preist this time psml love it
Like how Sharpe leads the charge when he can barely walk using cane but march's into Battle and runs to lead charge
We’re all going to die Patrick! lol 😂
Exactly. I usually use my imagination in these series. We all should
he made one hell of a recovery from a gutshot wound lol. . .
4:36, I raise question as to how a ranker, now Major, has a lot more intelligence than Wellington's head of intelligence, Major Munroe... lol outstanding!
good to see the church cracking down on scumbags for a change.
Nice to see RH v LH fight in the fort.
Not bad...for a John Bull
Why didn’t Sharpe bring his Rocket Division; they would’ve proved useful against a fort despite the fact they’re not always accurate.
I think the troop leader would have been too scared after what Sharpe put him through last time!
@@rubix4195 being scared of his CO is normal but as long as he does his job Sharpe would’ve considered him a friend and trusted him with his life.
Sure I saw cannon but hey didn't use em!!
@@andythoms8130 I’m guessing that’s not soldiering.
Outside Now! Sounds like a normal saturday night brawl.
@OddeyeDL: Yes. Sharpe's Challenge and Sharpe's Peril are both based in India. They are the last two episodes of the series as it currently stands, but are primarily based on the earlier Sharpe books, Sharpe's Tiger, Sharpe's Fortress and possibly Sharpe's Triumph?
Simmerson, big bag if wind! nuf said!
4:00 always makes me laugh that. Yeah harris, tear down that red white and blue and put up the red white and, blue... yknow, proper colours.
colours is also a nice word for "flag"...
yes! simmerson finally gets a thrashing!
5:08 patriotism intensifies
NOOOOOOOOOO NOT PAT!!!!
They start off with fixed bayonets but when the fire, and for most of the shots where they are in the final charge, they don't have bayonets, nor do either they or the Frogs have them during the hand to hand fight, when they would have come in handy.
Don't be hasty with such words.
hahahahaahaha made simmerson cry!!!!1
Nice one more bell end gone
lots of ball crunching for simmerson!
@NobleKorhedron thanks m8. I've seen all the films, its just something about this 1 reminded me of the novel...
I think we were supposed to think it was the back of his head.
That has got to hurt!
Well yeah, but I didn't know if he meant films or books.... If he means the films, then "Sharpe's Challenge" and "Sharpe's Peril" are the ones based in India, for the books I believe it's "Sharpe's Tiger" and "Sharpe's Siege"?
OUTSIDE NOW!!!! wooot
The sword duels are far more realistic on this show. :)
"OUTSIDE! - NOW!"
Sounds like Grammar School where the form bully decides to pick on you !
At 5:16 or around that time it sounds as if Sharpe is going to cry.
Don’t fix bayonets before charging because that’d be smart hahaha
awesome
ps:forgot 2 rate it last time
Nee didn't. He was executed after Napoleon's final defeat at Waterloo.
Shooting for the officers is what the British had riflemen for. Muskets in line regiments were not accurate at all, and soldiers were trained to fire volleys are large bodies of men, not aimed shots at singled out officers. On his part, Bonaparte always refused to use riflemen or even rifles for some silly reason.
Sharpe's in no fit state to be in the battle at all, much less a sword duel - what the hell does he think he's doing?
1:40 crawling like the worm he is
*turns up behind tomwuk and starts waving flag*
Nah not really, I have all of these on DVD and have seen this before....I just didn't recall how the priest used his sword so well :)
Glad Simmerson got his in the end. Bastard that he is. lol
Anybody else noticed that they started to march with bayonets and during the march they all seem to have lost them.
@SBS336: You want "Sharpe's Challenge" and "Sharpe's Peril" for the stuff based in India! :-P
@Excaliberete he's napoleonic wolverine
ahahaha "touché " XD
A deadly shoulder hack!
A thrust through the thigh!
I've had less than that and believe me, they are ridiculous to fight like that!
@openmindedatheist its the new tough love approach the church is using now...
is it just me or does this seem uncannily close to the battle of assaye as told in the novel "Sharpes Triumph"?
Halt, make ready, fire, charge! Wait a minute. Why would they charge with empty rifles? With loaded rifles, each could take down one as they got close during the charge, then fight the remainder with swords or bayonets. Far more effective then shooting at long distances.
wait, I love sharpe and all, but a ball pulled out of his gut a like, a day before, and he's charging at the fort the next? come on. at least give him a couple weeks rest...and what happend to sgt. cooper??
LOL at 2:49 there's like a French soldier with no weapon holding off like 5 British soldiers. lol what's with that?
@rainbowplastic Thats not a French rag it had blue and red on it.
sharpe should really have these sword fights before he gets the shit beat out of him in battle