Re our Rhodesian War of Independence against perfidious albion, John van Zyl is the gift that just keeps on giving! Thank you John, Hannes and all participants.
I could have watched this get together for 24 hours I wish it never ended as it went on I thought with with great memories of my own service with great pride. These men are men of the greatest generation of Rhodesians who the world turned their backs on they all persevered and I truly don't think any men of any nation could have accomplished what these men have after their country was stolen from them. Now look at America we are in the early stages of what happened to them are cities are being burned with no consequences for the ones doing it. It will only go on the media propaganda is in full swing soon I feel we will suffer the same fate
Fabulous! So glad you and Martin/5RR got a gang together and videoed it. You guys have some of the best channels on TH-cam, hands down. Such a collection of serious badasses is epic. Much love for you all from Delaware, USA. 🇺🇸
I’m slowly working my way through all the interviews on this channel, and this one is a jewel. Hannes stories never fail to amaze me. I was completely unaware of the prisoner rescue in Zambia before today. And John….you have Ron’s actual whistle and button tool! That’s absolutely amazing! Bravo! Keep it safe always.
Tatenda John and Hannes for this get together with the lads ... fantastic stuff .. really appreciate it and the memories live on with us all . Thanks to you all for your time and for opening up sharing your experiences which we as common Rhodesians knew little of of the scouts. Much respect to them all ! Look forward to more of this stuff . Hamba gashe guys !
These recordings are terrific and so valuable ....... please consider posting them to several other mediums....Bitchute etc. they will censure them from utube eventually...! Keep it up ouens
Thank you for sharing this video with those courageous ex Rhodesian army guys. I am very much enjoying the series of videos being published. I am an ex engineer , intake 134 with Major Blamire. I was in same intake as Leroy Dubilee who was the Rhodesia rugby full back. Unfortunately Leroy and Capt Small lost their life in one of the last external mission in Mozambique in a chopper that was shot down. They were on a mission to blow a bridge. You would know about that. Thanks again and keep up the excellent work in sharing those wonderful, heroic stories of our brave Rhodesian army men. Cheers Jacques fayolle
@@mattyriddelltarot3277 yep! Changed my password and scanned my computer and deleted all the spam messages I could find. I wonder how the bot does that? It's beyond me 🤷♂️
@@fightingmenofrhodesia basically what happens is they clone your picture and make a second account. What I did is reported the comments and then reported the account directly to TH-cam.
What a strange thing this. I am Rhodesian born but never fought in that war. I did some time in the SADF, infantry officer training at the Army Gym in Heidelberg, Transvaal in those days.. Later I taught for several months at Bergvliet High School. I've watched "Fighting Men of Rhodesia" and have nothing but respect for these guys. Having said that, they are now only old farts, like myself. What does this say about human life? Maybe that you do the best you can, when you can. That is what makes one human and maybe that is all there is to say.
Thanks for sharing, viewing for a 2nd time not forgetting to click on the LIKE..viewers please click on the LIKE I'm sure it helps support the channel in a small way.Salute
A superb video. Traditional military skills are being lost, due to modern technology, and this is interesting for soldiers, regular/ reserve today. What I also find most interesting is how they managed with DIY made equipment, and were allowed to come up with their own tactics.
Well there in lies the strength of the Rhodesian military model: teaching men to think on their feet and come up with practical, in the moment, solutions.
@@daviddaly1257 Let's hope the movers, and shakers in NATO, and Western Nations are watching this video, and learn from it. Going back over three decades when in the reserves, I remember learnt from South Africans how to jump off a moving trucks land on my feet, 2 metres apart from the next guy all in single file, and from Rhodesians how to tell how old footprints were.
Wow amazing. Hard to believe what these guys achieved and went through. And I am sitting here and complaining about some stuff I have to prepare for my 4th grade tomorrow...
Hi John and the gents I have watched many of these episodes and am absolutely intrigued . It brings back memories of the stories I have heard around the fire from my dad (bush pig , selous scouts ) and my uncle Stephen bacon (2 commando ) I’m trying to get into contact with you as these two legends have some good stories to share . How do I get them into contact with you ? Many thanks .
How is Pipey ?! I was at Sinoia High with him. He was captain of our Ist XI hockey team and a very fine player. Or was that Kinky Taute ? They were brothers.
My apologies guys, you all have interesting memories and memoirs. Please could you cover those who served in the silent services, one of which was 2 brigade RIC?
Re our Rhodesian War of Independence against perfidious albion, John van Zyl is the gift that just keeps on giving! Thank you John, Hannes and all participants.
I can not get enough of these videos have seen all ' waiting for somthing simmilar of southafrican experiances
I could have watched this get together for 24 hours I wish it never ended as it went on I thought with with great memories of my own service with great pride. These men are men of the greatest generation of Rhodesians who the world turned their backs on they all persevered and I truly don't think any men of any nation could have accomplished what these men have after their country was stolen from them. Now look at America we are in the early stages of what happened to them are cities are being burned with no consequences for the ones doing it. It will only go on the media propaganda is in full swing soon I feel we will suffer the same fate
My thoughts, too.
Thank you for gathering these brave men and allowing them to speak about their experiences.
your channel is an invaluable record of firsthand accounts. thank you guys so much!
Fabulous! So glad you and Martin/5RR got a gang together and videoed it. You guys have some of the best channels on TH-cam, hands down. Such a collection of serious badasses is epic. Much love for you all from Delaware, USA. 🇺🇸
Wow, thanks!
I salute you all. Regards from New Zealand. Ex 14th Field Artillery. SA. 1979/80.
I’m slowly working my way through all the interviews on this channel, and this one is a jewel. Hannes stories never fail to amaze me. I was completely unaware of the prisoner rescue in Zambia before today. And John….you have Ron’s actual whistle and button tool! That’s absolutely amazing! Bravo! Keep it safe always.
Do you know what was used for lighting in Zimbabwe before candles?
Electricity
I hope these videos are being preserved somewhere safe .
The content resides with TH-cam (google) so no chance of loss
@@Wolf-hh4rv Unless they don't like what you're saying and cut you off?
Tatenda John and Hannes for this get together with the lads ... fantastic stuff .. really appreciate it and the memories live on with us all . Thanks to you all for your time and for opening up sharing your experiences which we as common Rhodesians knew little of of the scouts. Much respect to them all ! Look forward to more of this stuff . Hamba gashe guys !
Glad you enjoyed it
Great Stuff John and Hannes - well done!
Wow great video thanks guys. I find all these stories so interesting.
Very interesting, hope you guys keep on with this kind of talking. Thank You!!
These recordings are terrific and so valuable ....... please consider posting them to several other mediums....Bitchute etc. they will censure them from utube eventually...! Keep it up ouens
I have so much research for you men!! Love this type of informal talk!
Great listening to this, thank you guys.
Thank you for sharing this video with those courageous ex Rhodesian army guys. I am very much enjoying the series of videos being published. I am an ex engineer , intake 134 with Major Blamire. I was in same intake as Leroy Dubilee who was the Rhodesia rugby full back. Unfortunately Leroy and Capt Small lost their life in one of the last external mission in Mozambique in a chopper that was shot down. They were on a mission to blow a bridge. You would know about that. Thanks again and keep up the excellent work in sharing those wonderful, heroic stories of our brave Rhodesian army men. Cheers Jacques fayolle
Hi Lads, preserve the descent life for what you stud up for. In the end the opposite went Tritts up. I salute you all
Great to see the gents bounce of each other, interesting dynamics. I never knew about the dungeons in Zambia. Lucky guys, home for Christmas hey.
This is bloody good stuff 👏 so glad you decided to do this project of getting history down before its lost
Love the channel I am so glad you guys are recording all these videos Its been the best resource for interviews of Rhodesian vets
Great series guys thanks. Always look forward to these talks.
Very interesting, and informal chat
The Selous Scouts barracks had three camps : training troop, middle camp and top camp.
@John van Zyl spam
Eat boiled rotten meat only once
@@mattyriddelltarot3277 yep! Changed my password and scanned my computer and deleted all the spam messages I could find. I wonder how the bot does that? It's beyond me 🤷♂️
@@fightingmenofrhodesia basically what happens is they clone your picture and make a second account. What I did is reported the comments and then reported the account directly to TH-cam.
@@mattyriddelltarot3277 Thank you so much! So I was worried if I block the person, I'd be blocking myself, lol???
What a strange thing this. I am Rhodesian born but never fought in that war. I did some time in the SADF, infantry officer training at the Army Gym in Heidelberg, Transvaal in those days.. Later I taught for several months at Bergvliet High School. I've watched "Fighting Men of Rhodesia" and have nothing but respect for these guys. Having said that, they are now only old farts, like myself. What does this say about human life? Maybe that you do the best you can, when you can. That is what makes one human and maybe that is all there is to say.
Huge respect gentlemen!! Need to get my Old Man Willie down there for a catch up..hopefully this year.
Bruce Devine...would he perhaps be Staff Sergeant Devine ...Llewellin Barracks 1962?
@@fiveromeoromeo5225 will check with him today but was SAS and then Selous Scouts.
@@fiveromeoromeo5225 No Sir..not my Dad. God Bless!!
Wonderful chat, thanks so much
Thanks for sharing, viewing for a 2nd time not forgetting to click on the LIKE..viewers please click on the LIKE I'm sure it helps support the channel in a small way.Salute
Great Meet Thanks Guys
I see the guys are looking trim but I'm gonna have to request more food for these lunches so everyone can talk more.
A superb video.
Traditional military skills are being lost, due to modern technology, and this is interesting for soldiers, regular/ reserve today.
What I also find most interesting is how they managed with DIY made equipment, and were allowed to come up with their own tactics.
Well there in lies the strength of the Rhodesian military model: teaching men to think on their feet and come up with practical, in the moment, solutions.
@@daviddaly1257 Let's hope the movers, and shakers in NATO, and Western Nations are watching this video, and learn from it.
Going back over three decades when in the reserves, I remember learnt from South Africans how to jump off a moving trucks land on my feet, 2 metres apart from the next guy all in single file, and from Rhodesians how to tell how old footprints were.
Pass on other comms and trades., sat phones, ham radios, analog.
Thanks chaps for filling in the gaps.
@John van Zyl spam
Yes, going to change my password, eish!
Wow amazing. Hard to believe what these guys achieved and went through. And I am sitting here and complaining about some stuff I have to prepare for my 4th grade tomorrow...
Hi John and the gents I have watched many of these episodes and am absolutely intrigued . It brings back memories of the stories I have heard around the fire from my dad (bush pig , selous scouts ) and my uncle Stephen bacon (2 commando ) I’m trying to get into contact with you as these two legends have some good stories to share . How do I get them into contact with you ? Many thanks .
Probably best to email me at bugeisha7@gmail.com I think I am already FB friends with Steve Bacon. Ex Churchill?
Yes but don’t think he goes on there anymore. Thanks I’ll pass it on .
Thanks for Video.
Thanks Guys
How is Pipey ?! I was at Sinoia High with him. He was captain of our Ist XI hockey team and a very fine player. Or was that Kinky Taute ? They were brothers.
👍👍👍
My apologies guys, you all have interesting memories and memoirs. Please could you cover those who served in the silent services, one of which was 2 brigade RIC?
Rhodesian never die
That's what the young Russian conscripts Spetsnaz said in Chechyna . . they are old fighters & we are young
Mushi sterek!
Speak up John Ashburner ! Do you remember Count Dracula !?
Is there an ex Rhodesians on here in NZ??
Plenty of them 😀
@@fightingmenofrhodesia Love to have a yarn about the war with them
@@mattyallen3396 If you look up the RLI Regimental Association in NZ you will find lots of them. Headed up by Brigadier John Essex-Clark
There is a Rhodesia Military museum in Tauranga run by ex Rhodesian servicemen and the Rhodesian Services Assn is also in Tauranga