I’ve lived in rural Wales and Scotland pretty much all of my life , ironically in at least once place the SAS trained… … and those islands look a lot like home! No wonder we went to war for them! 😂 (All respect to the soldiers on both sides who fought and died, of course, but irony keeps us sane, right? :))
If the Brits are going to fight in an island tens thousands of miles away from the U.K an island that looks like parts of Scotland, Wales, and Yorkshire is worth fighting for !
It's how the military trains them to pronounce numbers. Makes it easier for the listener to understand them over the radio, in a loud environment, etc, and even if the speaker has an accent.
The compo that is shown in this video is very different from that issued in 1982. Back then, it came in cardboard boxes. It's much smaller but really enough but in tins. The box had a range card printed on it. The idea was to identify points on the ground and mark them on it. Positioned at every trench and fire position. Not really much use during long approach marches to assault start lines. There were other soldier stuff on them too, but I forget the details.The arctic rations were great. But needed a lot of water to prepare because they were dehydrated. They were more of the forerunner of the current ration packs. The SAS had some boil on the bag rations. The muttonstew was bloody awful! Two items were prized. The oatmeal block and the chocolate bar. After a few years in the Army. I deduced that if Britain ever went to war. It would be over sheep farms. Because in England and Wales. The training areas were all sheep farms! Well, lo and behold! Lol
And that’s how we beat the Argentinians. All our training was in very similar terrain and conditions, even to this day I still remember turning to a colleague whilst on HMS Fearless in San Carlos saying is this Otterburn or Sennibridge. To which the reply was ‘Nah it’s the Yorkshire moors you @#£&.
I went to work on a job in Belarus in the 1990s we had a ex army major in the company who recommended we take army rations with us, I remember there was a really good selection including Yorkie bars and hot chocolate as I was there in the winter averaging -12 c these were very good for keeping your energy levels up. I also went to the Falklands in December 2000 to work my main memories were of the relentless wind you never seemed to be fully upright while walking.
The Falkland Islands are quite a unique place to visit in the world. The Argentine Marines trained for their amphibious landings on East Falkland on the Valdez Peninsula in Argentina. Before that the Argentine Marine contingent went to the USA to conduct joint training with the US Marines. The war put the USA in a bit of a tricky situation because they were very friendly with both belligerent's. Ultimately the USA sided with the UK after hard negotiations by Secretary of State Haig didn't go anywhere and failed.
Yes, it was the CIA who taught the Argies how to drug people who didn't "think right" and throw them out of aeroplanes into the ocean. Such a beautiful friendship
Yeah, a quick look at a map is worth it, if anyone's never heard of the Falklands. They are not at all close to Argentina. The claim dates from the days of the Spanish Empire.
I was in PSC in 84....for RnR from my unit, there was about 5 corrimecs and one that had been converted to a bar... Supposed to be there for 3 days....got recalled day 2 and sent to South Georgia..
Regarding Mr Pegasus's logistics background, I recommend "Logistics in the Falklands War" by Kenneth Privratsky. Ex US Army General. Despite the dry sounding title, gives a very readable and different perspective on the war.
They have MENU 10 rat pack. It's very popular because of the Hunters Chicken and Beef Burrito filling with rice plus the drink powders are excellent especially Tutti Frutti. The amazing YOMP by Four Five Commando and the TAB's by the Para's are legendary now plus the other regiments and services that made up the Task Force. I have heard from a few sources that the Ghurkhas were especially disappointed that the Argies withdrew/ ran away but when you have a reputation and a big knife that tends to happen.
0:29 They are not remote South Ameican Islands. The Falkland islands are British, they are British territory and absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with any South American country, especially Argentina. They are located in the South Atlantic. I'm sure that if you had called them remote South American Islands to any Falkland Island resident whilst there, they would have corrected you and I'm surprised that so far, there's only one comment about for this TH-cam upload..
You needed some proper compo rations of the era. A choice of 4 menus: minced beef, steak & kidney pud, chicken curry... the 4th slips my mind, it must've been that appetising, but I think it must've been minced beef by another name. They'll likely have had a lot of arctic ration packs, which were dehydrated.
Looks like Iceland in some areas, but with more greenery. You should redo some of the treks mentioned in Icelandic sagas about blood feuds. PS - sheep looked the same
I have lived in Greenland and the mountains of Norway, and visited both The Faeroes and Iceland often. Love it, and it does look a lot like the two latter places.
I know it would seem like a real ordeal but it’s a pity you could not go at the same time of year , walk off road wearing authentic gear and weight , I wouldn’t ask you to fight a battle at the end of it though. Still i envy you doing as close to original route as possible.
Great content guys. Keep up the good work!
My mate Tony (III Para) said it was no worse than training in bloody Wales!
I’ve lived in rural Wales and Scotland pretty much all of my life , ironically in at least once place the SAS trained…
… and those islands look a lot like home! No wonder we went to war for them! 😂
(All respect to the soldiers on both sides who fought and died, of course, but irony keeps us sane, right? :))
If the Brits are going to fight in an island tens thousands of miles away from the U.K an island that looks like parts of Scotland, Wales, and Yorkshire is worth fighting for !
I know you're kidding in good humour, but the real issue is and always will be what the islanders want. Worth remembering.
Subscribed to see the rest of the Yomp.
Just wanted to mention that the Royal Marines pronounce it as Four Five Commando not Forty-Five. Don't know why!
Same with most British Units!
It's how the military trains them to pronounce numbers. Makes it easier for the listener to understand them over the radio, in a loud environment, etc, and even if the speaker has an accent.
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The compo that is shown in this video is very different from that issued in 1982. Back then, it came in cardboard boxes. It's much smaller but really enough but in tins. The box had a range card printed on it. The idea was to identify points on the ground and mark them on it. Positioned at every trench and fire position. Not really much use during long approach marches to assault start lines. There were other soldier stuff on them too, but I forget the details.The arctic rations were great. But needed a lot of water to prepare because they were dehydrated. They were more of the forerunner of the current ration packs. The SAS had some boil on the bag rations. The muttonstew was bloody awful! Two items were prized. The oatmeal block and the chocolate bar.
After a few years in the Army. I deduced that if Britain ever went to war. It would be over sheep farms. Because in England and Wales. The training areas were all sheep farms! Well, lo and behold! Lol
The oat blocks were divine!!..
And that’s how we beat the Argentinians. All our training was in very similar terrain and conditions, even to this day I still remember turning to a colleague whilst on HMS Fearless in San Carlos saying is this Otterburn or Sennibridge. To which the reply was ‘Nah it’s the Yorkshire moors you @#£&.
I loved the chicken curry.
I went to work on a job in Belarus in the 1990s we had a ex army major in the company who recommended we take army rations with us, I remember there was a really good selection including Yorkie bars and hot chocolate as I was there in the winter averaging -12 c these were very good for keeping your energy levels up.
I also went to the Falklands in December 2000 to work my main memories were of the relentless wind you never seemed to be fully upright while walking.
The Falkland Islands are quite a unique place to visit in the world. The Argentine Marines trained for their amphibious landings on East Falkland on the Valdez Peninsula in Argentina. Before that the Argentine Marine contingent went to the USA to conduct joint training with the US Marines. The war put the USA in a bit of a tricky situation because they were very friendly with both belligerent's. Ultimately the USA sided with the UK after hard negotiations by Secretary of State Haig didn't go anywhere and failed.
Yes, it was the CIA who taught the Argies how to drug people who didn't "think right" and throw them out of aeroplanes into the ocean. Such a beautiful friendship
We prefer to say that the islands are in the South Atlantic, not South America……
I agree.
Yeah, a quick look at a map is worth it, if anyone's never heard of the Falklands. They are not at all close to Argentina. The claim dates from the days of the Spanish Empire.
Exactly 💯 %
Contours, yes, there's lots of them 😂
I was in PSC in 84....for RnR from my unit, there was about 5 corrimecs and one that had been converted to a bar...
Supposed to be there for 3 days....got recalled day 2 and sent to South Georgia..
Regarding Mr Pegasus's logistics background, I recommend "Logistics in the Falklands War" by Kenneth Privratsky. Ex US Army General. Despite the dry sounding title, gives a very readable and different perspective on the war.
They have MENU 10 rat pack. It's very popular because of the Hunters Chicken and Beef Burrito filling with rice plus the drink powders are excellent especially Tutti Frutti. The amazing YOMP by Four Five Commando and the TAB's by the Para's are legendary now plus the other regiments and services that made up the Task Force. I have heard from a few sources that the Ghurkhas were especially disappointed that the Argies withdrew/ ran away but when you have a reputation and a big knife that tends to happen.
23:20 TIL that cola bottle sweets must not be available in the US. You should try the "fizzy" ones.
0:29
They are not remote South Ameican Islands.
The Falkland islands are British, they are British territory and absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with any South American country, especially Argentina.
They are located in the South Atlantic.
I'm sure that if you had called them remote South American Islands to any Falkland Island resident whilst there, they would have corrected you and I'm surprised that so far, there's only one comment about for this TH-cam upload..
It seems that you had a good time and good company. Kinda jealous.
I did two tours down there because o was sent but I would be happy to go back for a visit now.
“12 year old Les” Bahahahaha thanks mate !
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The paras called YOMPING TABBING. Tabbing being an acronim for, tactical advance to battle.
True, but they are following 45 cdo.
It’s an Army term, not just the Paras.
You needed some proper compo rations of the era. A choice of 4 menus: minced beef, steak & kidney pud, chicken curry... the 4th slips my mind, it must've been that appetising, but I think it must've been minced beef by another name. They'll likely have had a lot of arctic ration packs, which were dehydrated.
Probably Goolash or something
@@ethelmini I think that it might have been pilchards. These were in the 10 man rations back then. The sausages were great too.
That looks expensive but fun.
Correct on both accounts
Looks like Iceland in some areas, but with more greenery. You should redo some of the treks mentioned in Icelandic sagas about blood feuds.
PS - sheep looked the same
I have lived in Greenland and the mountains of Norway, and visited both The Faeroes and Iceland often. Love it, and it does look a lot like the two latter places.
@@PalleRasmussenSo grayland? Or maybe sleetland.
@@hannutaskinen2032 that would both be my homeland of Denmark. We have two seasons here grey-green and grey-brown.
Hunger is the best sauce.
Yes, i remember those DMS boots, total crap...
Surprised you didn't know what Cola Bottles are
I know it would seem like a real ordeal but it’s a pity you could not go at the same time of year , walk off road wearing authentic gear and weight , I wouldn’t ask you to fight a battle at the end of it though. Still i envy you doing as close to original route as possible.
What are The Falklands gun laws like?
They are allowed to have them. Handguns seem to be restricted but rifles seem to be just fine.
Gun ownership in the Falklands is high. Second only to the US apparently.
@andrewosborne8993 Thank you