I’m an American, but I’ve always said, “God bless the SAS.” If it wasn’t for these guys, other units like Delta, or Australian SAS, etc. really wouldn’t exist. Not only did they set the standard for such units, in many cases they trained these people. While there is the tradition of the British Commandos training the U.S. Army Rangers, the concept of anti-terrorist units, and small-unit unconventional warfare is something the SAS itself conceived. I can never forget to thank any of these men for their service and sacrifice-above and beyond anything I or any of my contemporaries who served in the military ever gave-to keep us safe and secure against evil. The bad guys know that when SAS comes knocking they’re in for it!
I can't speak for the SAS TommyPouch but knowing that our forces are appreciated by our American cousin's is heartening. Thankyou and thanks to your military also.Cheers mate!😁👍👍👍
@@micmor1950 not exactly. The LRDG role was covert reconnaissance patrols and intelligence missions, not attacking airfields, etc. The conception of the 2 different units was quite different.
@tommypouch Its refreshing to here you say that, it sounds like you served, I didn't but know many who did. One of the things about these type of podcasts is that the comments below more than often resort to my dick is bigger than your dick by people who have never fired a gun in anger. The lads I know when I've asked about the yanks have always said good lads when it mattered. Took the piss out of each other but had each others backs when it came on top. Can't say more than that.
You English folks are excellent historians and warriors. Respect. This panel has opened a whole new world of facts and learning to me on learning from history 😎👍
I have ADHD and I obsess/hyper-focus on the SAS. I think the bit that fascinates me is the mindset that these machines have. I would love to be as mentally tough as these men. The fact that Phil Campion has ADHD also helps me feel closer to the subject.
An excellent panel discussion. It was great to have two former SAS members to not only share their stories but also how the history of the service inspires and informs current SAS forces.
@@2779rs He got more recognition in the US then in the UK. Christian Craighead met President Trump and even had his own action figure made especially for him. And he attended to a special presidential lunch held in his honour. Heck not even the Queen held a special lunch in his honour and he wasn't invited to meet the prime minister
As was mentioned there is a lot more to Special Forces than violence and destruction. 'Hearts and Minds' is extremely important since these guys are often in contact with allied forces and civvies before anyone else. Lots of recon work etc. The flash-bang of combat is of course more 'appealing' to a wider audience as opposed to the logistics and 'mundane' side of SpecOps work. Excellent work Paul.
Fantastic show. Great to see how the originals inspire the soldiers who follow in their footsteps. Also great to see the spirited defence of Col. Mayne. Thanks Damien, Chris and Des. Look forward to the team's next visit
That was a great discussion; with Chris & Des we have 2 folks on the panel who've been there, done that & got the T-shirt, and with Damien we have a historian who seriously knows his subject.
This is the best video I have seen on TH-cam. Damien, Des and Chris where excellent guests, all have so much knowledge. I will watch this many more times. I could listen to all four of you all day. Thank you Des and Chris for your service. Merry Christmas to all of you and your families.
Brilliant podcast Paul. Bursting with pride listening to the guys talk of past and present. Paddy Mayne and the pilots story is 1st class. Big G. Glasgow 🇬🇧🏴🇬🇧🏴🇬🇧 ❤️🤍💙
My girlfriends grandad was in the SAS. Joined at 17 a year after it formed. Its crazy to watch Rouge heroes and imagine he was one of the 60. He was still in it at the end of the war and represented the SAS at VE day. I've got his medals. Also won Norways highest award for bravery as a bomb disposal on their ships removing the limpet mines. Lived to a ripe old age. On some missions he was the only surviour. Obviously he never got caught. Norman Watson the fox. You can Google him.
By far the best pod cast that Ive ever seen concerning the early yearsof the SAS.The opinion of the modern day former SAS soldiers is invaluable! Superb throughout i watched from start to finish.Thanks to all of you guys.Excellent!!
Wow ! Paul am I glad I have just found you. What a great show ( 0ops ! best say presentation ) three great interviewee's and Des & Chris are such modest fella's as well. Every year I watch the ADParade and sit amazed at how tough some of those now little old men were. I think it must of been the fifty anniversary of D Day and my wife and I were up in London and I took the opportunity to shake as many of the veterans hands of those going to Buckingham Palace I could. I remember one man telling me that if you weren't scared you weren't there. Born in 1951 they certainly made my future rosier than it could of been. Short story our daughter is a Librarian and when she closed for Christmas she gave me a couple of books that were being replaced. Both to do with the war but given neither were written by Max Hastings or Chris I didn't know whether I would read them. But I definitely will now as both were written by Damien and I never knew of him before now. Definitely going to buy his book on Paddy Mayne now. Happy New Year to you and your family. Ted
I'm a British Army veteran from the 80s, nothing special, just Royal Artillery. I totally agree with what the panel said about the hierarchical system within the armed forces,PTSD not fitting in with civvy Street, the way historic figures are portrayed in film and TV. It brings up so much that is different or wrong in society.
Royal Artillery... 20 miles behind the lines ! joke mate ... sapper here... we all have a part to play, all teeth in a cog, and need each other to work well.
Don't say that Stewart even having signed up makes you special. Our youngest grandson has been in the REME for a year now and just watching him on his passing out parade had us in tears because we know just how tough it is to get to that stage. Feel proud you did the same.
Thanks for this my father in law was in the SAS. He went in as a paratrooper and eventually became an instructor but he wouldn’t talk very much about what he had done except that at one time he had been in Burma.
Excellent show. Need to get these guys back on again soon. To be pedantic Roger Courtney's No. 8 (Army) Commando folboat troop - that later became the SBS - predated the SAS. :D
A fantastic show. It paints what it takes to be part of the regiment. Thank god for the non coms who are the true leaders of the teams. Special thanks for debunking falsehoods about colonel Mayne
Interesting watch, along with the Originals...Mayne, Lewis, Bill Stirling David Stirling and Mike Calvert we must not forget how important John Woodhouse was in establishing the modern day 22 SAS.
If you only watch one show on this channel then watch this one. It will give an idea of how great these programs are. To think that, as far as I know, this was an improvised during covid lock downs thing makes it more wonderful. Plenty of great historians and discussions with people who have knowledge about history and in this case people who have been there done that and followed in the footsteps of amazing people. Sure as hell beats those old History Channel documentaries and other similar content on youtube etc.
What a show! Paul; you continue to outdo yourself with guests and content. I’m proud to be a supporter of your efforts from the beginning!! So thankful I stayed in touch since touring with you in ‘14.
That was by far Your finest podcast yet Paul, 2 ex SAS chaps and Damien Lewis ,and of course your great self ,another reason why our SAS is the greatest in the world is because Chris and Des just look like 2 ordinary guys ,there's no pomp ,no hype and they at any point during your interview did not make out they were something they were not. However if the switch went in there minds to go into kill mode ,I WOULD NOT WANT TO BE THERE.. Fantastic as always .
Great discussion. My uncle was in the regiment ww2 yet his records only show from rejoining in 47. Started from malta I believe from laa unit that was also building hospitals and rowed round an island for excercise. Possibly all records from then destroyed or still sealed?? He never swore had a big tash and always wore white socks and said it like it meant something.
That north hemisphere thing was quite interesting, some might say the north hemisphere has destroyed the earth. From a humble southern hemisphere guy lol
Brilliant presentation Paul, you are an excellent chairperson of a panel. Keep it up. You took a really tough subject and rendered it comprehensible and coherent by guiding the chat in an interesting direction and you knew when to keep schtumm when they had something to say from the heart. Well done brother. Excellent journalism. I hope to hear from you again, you have a talent for balance and dealing with legends like those you talked about here without sounding like a fan. Your contribution was probably the most important in this discussion despite the fact that they were the stars. Brilliant show.
@@nickjohnson710 im not sure what you mean? They pretty much carried out tasks behind enemy lines that were the definition of special ops. Also they recruited similarly contrary and anti authoritarian types as the SAS did. Finally they got disbanded by end of 1943 but I only ever said they were the first.
Excellent show!! This show is always great for discussions about topics off the beaten path and sparking new interests. Absolutely great. And Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Paul, I wish you continued and even more success with this endeavor.
@@WW2TV That sounds great and I look forward to listening to those. If you ever come over and visit the states, let me know, I'll offer you a guided tour of Gettysburg, on me of course (as the guide, I can offer freebies when I want!). It would be my pleasure.
SAS-A Force To Be Reckoned With.This is the first show that I have seen of yours Paul.May I commend you and you’re distinguished guests on such an extraordinarily interesting show.What a way to begin Christmas that was,the best show on TH-cam that I have ever watched.I like others very much look forward to more in the new year.Merry Christmas Paul.
I have just watched this and its a brilliant insight into the early sas. I have also just finished reading the Blair paddy mayne book by Hamish Ross. The man really is a hero and inspiration. The tv show doesn't truly show his true character. A real shame.
Only just seen this. Excellent, as Paul stated ,the exploits of the SAS ,makes you proud to be British. Chris and Des, just look ,sound like ordinary guys, But they are not are they ! Fantastic.
Blimey, check out Damien Lewis dropping subtle jargon bombs all over the place. Great storyteller - wish my history teachers had been as good. Great episode. Thanks
From a younger generation, how dare we judge our heroes who made our country safe when we have no idea of their sacrifice for all operations old and current. Great discussion guys. Thank you.
Read both books from Des and Chris and I must say they are both excellent reads. Being an ex soldier myself (Scots guards) I love the truthfully stuff but tend to shy away from the novels. These guys wouldn't stand out in a crowd and I think that's why they were successful in their army careers. Both sound guys as well.
PTSD is terrible for anyone suffering from it...especially soldiers. The US army has been treating soldiers suffering from PTSD using acupuncture along with TCM. The treatment has had a positive feedback from soldiers and ex soldiers. Hopefully our soldiers and ex soldiers are getting or being offered the same treatment
I think that men of the original group were just born in a tougher era.None of today's modern comforts! I've said many times over the Maine issue it's a lot easier to replace planes than it is to replace pilots!
Sugested read: 'Shooting Straight' by David Penman. Only on Kindle because Davie died before it could be published as a book and before his planned second book could be written, sadly.
Ended up watching this during the WW2TV drought. I found Des' comment about being "northern European" and the SAS is borderline. Men with those qualities must be everywhere.
As we know Paul McGann play Chris Ryan in "The One Who Got Away" and as we all know he play Doctor Who (the Eighth Doctor) and deserve more then two screen performances as the Doctor.
The Zygon Inversion Speech is the best anti war speech I've ever heard. It should be shown in schools and there is a lot of truth in the speech. The 12th Doctor: When you fire that first shot no matter how right you are. You have no idea who's going to die. How many children will scream and burn, how many hearts will be broken, how much blood will be spilled.
The ex snipers split into three teams. One team was behind the picket fence on the grassy knoll. Team two was on the first floor of the Del Tex building and the third team was on the sixth floor of the Texas book depository. They got of eight shots in 6.3 seconds they also got the four crucial shots in 3.2 seconds. The four crucial shots was the three wounds to Kennedy and the one wound to Connolly. They use the same calibre bullet for the head shot which explodes on impact which explains why there was no bullet hole in the motorcade or why Jackie Kennedy wasn't hit. As one of the snipers says in the files "you have bullets hitting Kennedy" yet his wife Jackie wasn't shot
The answer is yes but not without a lot of practice. One of the former SAS snipers pointed out if Oswald was the assassin why didn't he shoot Kennedy as his motorcade travel up Houston street. From his sniper's nest on the sixth floor it's a straight shot. The former sniper team did indeed conduct tests and there conclusions if Oswald was the lone assassin his best chance of killing Kennedy would be to shoot him as his motorcade came up Houston street. If Oswald miss with the first shot and the motorcade sped up Oswald still had a enough time for a second shot
The "MAN" is still the same now as he was in the 1940's. What has changed is the process and technology of making War that these Soldiers are literally dropped into and the technology to report these actions. If your way of life is about to cease due to a Foreign Occupation, then those individuals will always rise above the occasion so to speak. Great line up, great info, great chat. Damian states the fact that no matter the outcome that this would be a massive what is know known as a PR statement, "We are fighting back". Thank you, even though i am late to the video. Additional to Chris's comments at 31.00. I was at Regents Park Barracks from 1988 to 1990. Information is passed to the Soldiers...how do i say it.."privately", no official channels...If a Range Rover came through the Gatehouse with a MOD90 pressed against the screen, let them in, we knew who they were and if they were here there was a very important reason for it so do not hold them up. White House. Addition over. Thank you all.
My granddad use to say the government never look after the army never gave help to former soldiers. They was told to get on with it and he'll rather gone to prison then fight in WW2
I’m an American, but I’ve always said, “God bless the SAS.” If it wasn’t for these guys, other units like Delta, or Australian SAS, etc. really wouldn’t exist. Not only did they set the standard for such units, in many cases they trained these people. While there is the tradition of the British Commandos training the U.S. Army Rangers, the concept of anti-terrorist units, and small-unit unconventional warfare is something the SAS itself conceived. I can never forget to thank any of these men for their service and sacrifice-above and beyond anything I or any of my contemporaries who served in the military ever gave-to keep us safe and secure against evil. The bad guys know that when SAS comes knocking they’re in for it!
I can't speak for the SAS TommyPouch but knowing that our forces are appreciated by our American cousin's is heartening. Thankyou and thanks to your military also.Cheers mate!😁👍👍👍
@@micmor1950 not exactly. The LRDG role was covert reconnaissance patrols and intelligence missions, not attacking airfields, etc. The conception of the 2 different units was quite different.
Well, mentioning vile mythology characters is a stain on reality.
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@tommypouch Its refreshing to here you say that, it sounds like you served, I didn't but know many who did. One of the things about these type of podcasts is that the comments below more than often resort to my dick is bigger than your dick by people who have never fired a gun in anger. The lads I know when I've asked about the yanks have always said good lads when it mattered. Took the piss out of each other but had each others backs when it came on top. Can't say more than that.
You English folks are excellent historians and warriors. Respect. This panel has opened a whole new world of facts and learning to me on learning from history 😎👍
Thanks for all your efforts with WW2TV.
I’m autistic and obsess on subjects, the SAS is one such obsession. Love this podcast thanks for making this happen.
You're very welcome
@@WW2TV enjoyed it very much
I have ADHD and I obsess/hyper-focus on the SAS. I think the bit that fascinates me is the mindset that these machines have. I would love to be as mentally tough as these men. The fact that Phil Campion has ADHD also helps me feel closer to the subject.
An excellent panel discussion. It was great to have two former SAS members to not only share their stories but also how the history of the service inspires and informs current SAS forces.
The SAS soldier who single handed rescue all those Kenyans back in 2019 deserves a Knight Hood for his heroic actions
Christian craighead unbelievable man your right
@@2779rs He got more recognition in the US then in the UK. Christian Craighead met President Trump and even had his own action figure made especially for him. And he attended to a special presidential lunch held in his honour. Heck not even the Queen held a special lunch in his honour and he wasn't invited to meet the prime minister
Sadly, they are more likely to knight some artist for a massive virtue signal.
@@420darthbong true
@@2779rs your right
As was mentioned there is a lot more to Special Forces than violence and destruction. 'Hearts and Minds' is extremely important since these guys are often in contact with allied forces and civvies before anyone else. Lots of recon work etc. The flash-bang of combat is of course more 'appealing' to a wider audience as opposed to the logistics and 'mundane' side of SpecOps work.
Excellent work Paul.
Incredible panel, outstanding discussion. Thank you gentlemen.
Trained with the SAS for 3 days 15 years ago. To say it was eye opening would be an understatement.
Did you get bummed?
@@Stanly-Stud 😁
@@johnklockyer
It's part of the interrogation techniques
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@@Stanly-StudYeah, that's the fun part! 😮
@@caiotefu9856 raw no lube ..no pullin' out
Well done guys respect to you all
great show and what a cast! Grüße
Awesome chat!!! God bless these awesome guys!!!!
Fantastic show. Great to see how the originals inspire the soldiers who follow in their footsteps. Also great to see the spirited defence of Col. Mayne. Thanks Damien, Chris and Des. Look forward to the team's next visit
Great show and insight. Huge respect to the SAS and those who serve in the regiment.
What a brilliant show! Many thanks Gents!
what a legend of a panel Paul ,absolutely first class .
Thanks Mark
Awesome gentlemen. Thank you so much to all of you for this compelling & insightful conversation. Well done - gratitude & respect to all.
Our pleasure!
That was a great discussion; with Chris & Des we have 2 folks on the panel who've been there, done that & got the T-shirt, and with Damien we have a historian who seriously knows his subject.
Agreed
This is the best video I have seen on TH-cam. Damien, Des and Chris where excellent guests, all have so much knowledge. I will watch this many more times. I could listen to all four of you all day. Thank you Des and Chris for your service. Merry Christmas to all of you and your families.
Respect lads. did selection twice. fkng hardcore. Dez with a stomach problem too
A brilliant show again Woody. Fascinating guests and subject.
Brilliant podcast Paul. Bursting with pride listening to the guys talk of past and present. Paddy Mayne and the pilots story is 1st class. Big G. Glasgow 🇬🇧🏴🇬🇧🏴🇬🇧 ❤️🤍💙
My girlfriends grandad was in the SAS. Joined at 17 a year after it formed. Its crazy to watch Rouge heroes and imagine he was one of the 60. He was still in it at the end of the war and represented the SAS at VE day. I've got his medals. Also won Norways highest award for bravery as a bomb disposal on their ships removing the limpet mines. Lived to a ripe old age. On some missions he was the only surviour. Obviously he never got caught. Norman Watson the fox. You can Google him.
Joined the SAS at 17!!! Stone me! At 17 I still didn't have any serious hair on my balls at!
@@maratonlegendelenemirei3352 wartime innit. youngest soldier in the falklands was a 17 year old royal marine, had only just passed commando course.
@@maratonlegendelenemirei3352 he was probably a bit older. He was in the paras first. I just found out.
What was his name?
@@joelhall5124 I think he said Norman Watson?....
My father in law was in first SAS in WW2 , his name William A Maguire ( Paddy ) He was dropped behind enemy lines pre D day
By far the best pod cast that Ive ever seen concerning the early yearsof the SAS.The opinion of the modern day former SAS soldiers is invaluable! Superb throughout i watched from start to finish.Thanks to all of you guys.Excellent!!
Thanks for the nice comments Shaun
@@WW2TV Most welcome.
Absolutely fantastic chat with these great legends
bloody good this
Very interesting and fun to listen to these guys!! Thanks!
I stayed awake watching the whole thing ❤💯
Very enjoyable panel
Brilliant show interview by two SAS legends & A brilliant author 👏 SAS WHO DARES WINS 🇬🇧👍.
Salute gents, thank you.
Excellent listen!
Thank you kindly!
Great show 👌
Absolutely brilliant..!
I served with 21 and 22. Some of our finest. Lofty W and Geordie S were my nieghbors, Best days of my life but tough
Wow ! Paul am I glad I have just found you. What a great show ( 0ops ! best say presentation ) three great interviewee's and Des & Chris are such modest fella's as well. Every year I watch the ADParade and sit amazed at how tough some of those now little old men were. I think it must of been the fifty anniversary of D Day and my wife and I were up in London and I took the opportunity to shake as many of the veterans hands of those going to Buckingham Palace I could. I remember one man telling me that if you weren't scared you weren't there. Born in 1951 they certainly made my future rosier than it could of been.
Short story our daughter is a Librarian and when she closed for Christmas she gave me a couple of books that were being replaced. Both to do with the war but given neither were written by Max Hastings or Chris I didn't know whether I would read them. But I definitely will now as both were written by Damien and I never knew of him before now. Definitely going to buy his book on Paddy Mayne now. Happy New Year to you and your family. Ted
Thanks, I hope you will stick around and perhaps consider becoming a channel member and supporting us
Discussion panels on WWTV that is the best parte since sliced bread and invention of Internet.
Greetings , Thank you for that , No other words needed . 🙏🙇♂
Very good discussion and well explained! Thanks
That was an amazing watch, well done guys and thank you Paul woodrage for putting it together
Great set of guests Paul.
Superb show very informative.
Awesome show👍
Yep, I loved hosting
Superb stuff Paul, an excellent discussion with great guests 👏👏
Yes absolutely
Wish I could have seen this live.
Cracking interview
Fantastic! Nothing else to say.
Best SAS podcast iv seen please get them back on iv subed.
Thank you. I will invite them back in 2023
I'm a British Army veteran from the 80s, nothing special, just Royal Artillery. I totally agree with what the panel said about the hierarchical system within the armed forces,PTSD not fitting in with civvy Street, the way historic figures are portrayed in film and TV. It brings up so much that is different or wrong in society.
Thanks Stewart
You are a special mate. Anyone who signs up is. Much respect pal.
Royal Artillery... 20 miles behind the lines ! joke mate ... sapper here... we all have a part to play, all teeth in a cog, and need each other to work well.
@Gav Tatu I was actually front line anti aircraft but yeah all cogs in the best military machine in the world
Don't say that Stewart even having signed up makes you special. Our youngest grandson has been in the REME for a year now and just watching him on his passing out parade had us in tears because we know just how tough it is to get to that stage. Feel proud you did the same.
Brilliant!
Whenever, I watch the SAS guys on podcasts, it’s makes me feel harder! To me they are the most fascinating product/subject ever!
Thanks for this my father in law was in the SAS. He went in as a paratrooper and eventually became an instructor but he wouldn’t talk very much about what he had done except that at one time he had been in Burma.
Excellent show. Need to get these guys back on again soon. To be pedantic Roger Courtney's No. 8 (Army) Commando folboat troop - that later became the SBS - predated the SAS. :D
Superb.
Thanks a lot
A fantastic show. It paints what it takes to be part of the regiment. Thank god for the non coms who are the true leaders of the teams. Special thanks for debunking falsehoods about colonel Mayne
I have just read Damiens book its excellent
Interesting watch, along with the Originals...Mayne, Lewis, Bill Stirling David Stirling and Mike Calvert we must not forget how important John Woodhouse was in establishing the modern day 22 SAS.
If you only watch one show on this channel then watch this one. It will give an idea of how great these programs are.
To think that, as far as I know, this was an improvised during covid lock downs thing makes it more wonderful. Plenty of great historians and discussions with people who have knowledge about history and in this case people who have been there done that and followed in the footsteps of amazing people.
Sure as hell beats those old History Channel documentaries and other similar content on youtube etc.
Thanks for that
hear, hear! agree!
What a show! Paul; you continue to outdo yourself with guests and content. I’m proud to be a supporter of your efforts from the beginning!! So thankful I stayed in touch since touring with you in ‘14.
Brilliant discussion some proper common sense. Well done guys.
That was by far Your finest podcast yet Paul, 2 ex SAS chaps and Damien Lewis ,and of course your great self ,another reason why our SAS is the greatest in the world is because Chris and Des just look like 2 ordinary guys ,there's no pomp ,no hype and they at any point during your interview did not make out they were something they were not.
However if the switch went in there minds to go into kill mode ,I WOULD NOT WANT TO BE THERE..
Fantastic as always .
Unreal interview. Should be breaking the internet. Was lucky enough to train at Hereford many years ago. Fair to say it changed my life.
Yep, it was a great chat
What a great intelligent discussion with 4 articulate open minded guys
Yep, the guests were superb
Great set of guys tbf
Great discussion. My uncle was in the regiment ww2 yet his records only show from rejoining in 47. Started from malta I believe from laa unit that was also building hospitals and rowed round an island for excercise. Possibly all records from then destroyed or still sealed?? He never swore had a big tash and always wore white socks and said it like it meant something.
It doesn't matter what hemisphere you were born in, some of the best SAS soldiers come from the southern hemisphere. Cheers...
Agreed, but this show focussed on the British
That north hemisphere thing was quite interesting, some might say the north hemisphere has destroyed the earth. From a humble southern hemisphere guy lol
Brilliant presentation Paul, you are an excellent chairperson of a panel. Keep it up.
You took a really tough subject and rendered it comprehensible and coherent by guiding the chat in an interesting direction and you knew when to keep schtumm when they had something to say from the heart.
Well done brother. Excellent journalism.
I hope to hear from you again, you have a talent for balance and dealing with legends like those you talked about here without sounding like a fan. Your contribution was probably the most important in this discussion despite the fact that they were the stars. Brilliant show.
I do my best, but was a bit intimidated by the talent of these guys
Love the chat. Mind you, Im pretty sure the Brandenbergers were up to their necks in special ops long before the SAS were at it.
I'll let you tell Chris and Des that lol
But the brandenbergers did a completely different job didn't they....and they didn't last very long
@@nickjohnson710 im not sure what you mean? They pretty much carried out tasks behind enemy lines that were the definition of special ops. Also they recruited similarly contrary and anti authoritarian types as the SAS did. Finally they got disbanded by end of 1943 but I only ever said they were the first.
Excellent show!! This show is always great for discussions about topics off the beaten path and sparking new interests. Absolutely great. And Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Paul, I wish you continued and even more success with this endeavor.
Thank you very much Lewis. I'm working on two weeks of Eastern Front shows for the New Year at the moment
@@WW2TV That sounds great and I look forward to listening to those. If you ever come over and visit the states, let me know, I'll offer you a guided tour of Gettysburg, on me of course (as the guide, I can offer freebies when I want!). It would be my pleasure.
Patton said: You do not die for your country. You let the enemy die for their country.
Thanks
Great insight
SAS-A Force To Be Reckoned With.This is the first show that I have seen of yours Paul.May I commend you and you’re distinguished guests on such an extraordinarily interesting show.What a way to begin Christmas that was,the best show on TH-cam that I have ever watched.I like others very much look forward to more in the new year.Merry Christmas Paul.
Thanks Graham, I hope you stick with us and watch more of the content
@@WW2TV I certainly will.
This has been an amazing pod cast, thanks for making it
You're welcome
I have just watched this and its a brilliant insight into the early sas.
I have also just finished reading the Blair paddy mayne book by Hamish Ross.
The man really is a hero and inspiration.
The tv show doesn't truly show his true character. A real shame.
Only just seen this. Excellent, as Paul stated ,the exploits of the SAS ,makes you proud to be British. Chris and Des, just look ,sound like ordinary guys, But they are not are they ! Fantastic.
Hey fellas, excellent show. On the Col Mane subject. Who cares in the end. A good man and a good soul !!!!
Blimey, check out Damien Lewis dropping subtle jargon bombs all over the place. Great storyteller - wish my history teachers had been as good. Great episode. Thanks
From a younger generation, how dare we judge our heroes who made our country safe when we have no idea of their sacrifice for all operations old and current.
Great discussion guys.
Thank you.
Read both books from Des and Chris and I must say they are both excellent reads. Being an ex soldier myself (Scots guards) I love the truthfully stuff but tend to shy away from the novels. These guys wouldn't stand out in a crowd and I think that's why they were successful in their army careers. Both sound guys as well.
Legends
PTSD is terrible for anyone suffering from it...especially soldiers. The US army has been treating soldiers suffering from PTSD using acupuncture along with TCM. The treatment has had a positive feedback from soldiers and ex soldiers. Hopefully our soldiers and ex soldiers are getting or being offered the same treatment
More on Colonel Bill Sterling would be good! He was outstanding.
Colonel Bill *Stirling
David. He was an officer in my old regiment the Scots guards.
Thank you Chris for your defense of Colonel Mayne.
I think that men of the original group were just born in a tougher era.None of today's modern comforts! I've said many times over the Maine issue it's a lot easier to replace planes than it is to replace pilots!
One of the woodie's best
Sugested read: 'Shooting Straight' by David Penman. Only on Kindle because Davie died before it could be published as a book and before his planned second book could be written, sadly.
Ended up watching this during the WW2TV drought. I found Des' comment about being "northern European" and the SAS is borderline. Men with those qualities must be everywhere.
But not in the British SAS
@@WW2TVSo the New Zealand, Australian and Rhodesian SAS from South of the Equator don’t measure up? Bollocks!
It's as "simple" as "Who Dares Wins"!
As we know Paul McGann play Chris Ryan in "The One Who Got Away" and as we all know he play Doctor Who (the Eighth Doctor) and deserve more then two screen performances as the Doctor.
Coming in late. Gonna have to catch up
The Zygon Inversion Speech is the best anti war speech I've ever heard. It should be shown in schools and there is a lot of truth in the speech. The 12th Doctor: When you fire that first shot no matter how right you are. You have no idea who's going to die. How many children will scream and burn, how many hearts will be broken, how much blood will be spilled.
Des Powell an old pal of mine. If you read this Des remember Talbots and Depot in the 70s?
I was going to join the SAS, to give them something to shoot at during target practice.
The ex snipers split into three teams. One team was behind the picket fence on the grassy knoll. Team two was on the first floor of the Del Tex building and the third team was on the sixth floor of the Texas book depository. They got of eight shots in 6.3 seconds they also got the four crucial shots in 3.2 seconds. The four crucial shots was the three wounds to Kennedy and the one wound to Connolly. They use the same calibre bullet for the head shot which explodes on impact which explains why there was no bullet hole in the motorcade or why Jackie Kennedy wasn't hit. As one of the snipers says in the files "you have bullets hitting Kennedy" yet his wife Jackie wasn't shot
After the brilliant 6 Days Netflix should make a film on Operation Barras AKA Operation Certain Death
1st in last out God Bless the (SAS) Special air Service
The answer is yes but not without a lot of practice. One of the former SAS snipers pointed out if Oswald was the assassin why didn't he shoot Kennedy as his motorcade travel up Houston street. From his sniper's nest on the sixth floor it's a straight shot. The former sniper team did indeed conduct tests and there conclusions if Oswald was the lone assassin his best chance of killing Kennedy would be to shoot him as his motorcade came up Houston street. If Oswald miss with the first shot and the motorcade sped up Oswald still had a enough time for a second shot
This is really interesting.
The "MAN" is still the same now as he was in the 1940's. What has changed is the process and technology of making War that these Soldiers are literally dropped into and the technology to report these actions. If your way of life is about to cease due to a Foreign Occupation, then those individuals will always rise above the occasion so to speak. Great line up, great info, great chat. Damian states the fact that no matter the outcome that this would be a massive what is know known as a PR statement, "We are fighting back". Thank you, even though i am late to the video. Additional to Chris's comments at 31.00. I was at Regents Park Barracks from 1988 to 1990. Information is passed to the Soldiers...how do i say it.."privately", no official channels...If a Range Rover came through the Gatehouse with a MOD90 pressed against the screen, let them in, we knew who they were and if they were here there was a very important reason for it so do not hold them up. White House. Addition over. Thank you all.
My granddad use to say the government never look after the army never gave help to former soldiers. They was told to get on with it and he'll rather gone to prison then fight in WW2