I remind myself often that there are people among the crowd, who are real heroes, and we don't even know they are there. This is another story of one of those heroes. They look like everyone else but are made of stronger stuff than most. Thank you Sean Jones for that heroism, and all of those like him who have served, and are currently serving. We owe them far more than we can ever pay. I for one, am eternally grateful for people like Sean.
Even to this day the psychological effect of a bunch of soldiers rushing your position with bayonets fixed is devastating especially when they are not only disciplined and professional but British soldiers full of adrenaline and ready to kick your arse.
@@edwardkelly8840 Always nice to have Random Dude X show up and start problems. Good to see you see you made outside mommy's basement to see the world Edward! And what have you got against crayons anyway?
I agree with you. Our forces have been in battle for decades and not one generation has ever been any less brave or less determined than any other. All of them make you very proud to be British! Like so many others, Cpl Jones and his section are bloody heroes...always!
I was in Helmand in 2007 in a supporting role and spent some time in a FOB outside Sangin. I was continually impressed by the outstanding courage of the infantry lads and female medics operating there. It is obvious to me that, for every story like this one highlighted, there are hundreds, possibly thousands, that will never be told, they are individual burdens, silently shouldered. I was then, and continue to be, in awe of these fine people - it was quite humbling being around them.
@@dotdashdotdash here in the US, we use it all the time as a term of endearment. Never knew it as anything else, except maybe during our revolution, but technically at that time, we were British ourselves.
That is the epitome of a British corporal aggression, fast thinking , swift to action everything a section commander should be well done ,,, from a former infantry soldier
Those Tigers, fixed bayonets got up off their belt buckles and took the fight into the enemy. PWRR is England’s oldest regiment of the line. Very proud of them. From an ex Queensman.
In 1982 Major John Kiszely led Scots Giards in a bayonet charge on Tumbledown Mountain, did not expect to hear the British Army mount another one.Thank you for posting this.
He deserves the award, in past conflicts we have had, the bayonet puts the fear of death into the enemy as it a more personal way of achieving your aim if you run out of bullets or support.
Spoken like a fool whose never been in contact - ever . It’s beyond terrifying to get that close . It’s primal , it’s scary , it’s violent , it’s horrible beyond words . When the order “ fix bayonets “ Is given you are literally in the brown stuff No one wants to do this to another human being , not even to human beings as vile as “ Terry “ Brassing someone up is bad enough , mincing then into pieces with a Javelin at the time is amusing but afterwards you need to live with it . Calling in fast air or a fire mission is clinical but using a bayonet is traumatic for both the lad using it and the poor sod on the business end of it War isn’t a game
@@Steve-cc6xc Steve, that was a bit harsh, l am former military, have the GW1 medal but never had to do that personally. All I can say is that he must have felt that his back was against the wall if he had to resort to a bayonet
@@lostinaustralia-dave7802 whilst “Op Granby “was a literal turkey shot one would have imagined it would have taught you respect for both yourself and the poor sods opposite. There is nothing “ personal “ about plunging a bayonet into another human being mate. It’s just war . It’s just another weapon . One though which gets you close enough to smell death . The way you worded the original post was incredibly immature mate . Accepted you Served on Op Granby but in what capacity ? Most of the contacts on Op Granby we’re SF or 4/73 bty calling in deep fire or the armoured lads in their challenger II and naturally the Gunners pounding Iraqi positions with depth fire . I’m aware of a few “ Contacts “ the Grenadier guards had but nothing even remotely close to Op Herrick and the nature of the seriously medieval near hand to hand fighting the lads did . I know so many messed up young warriors from Op Herrick who have been scarred for life from using the bayonet , ditto the class of 82 on Op Corporate who used the bayonet on Argentinians , in fact I had DS who were Falklands Vets and don’t forget more lads have taken their lives since the end of both op corporate and op herrick than died In theatre . War is a mugs game venerated by those who have never fought it . All the best
And it’s unfortunately an absolute guaranteed way of messing your head up if you are forced to use it (if your not a psycho). It’s a pretty big deal to engage another human with a bayonet. It’s not pretty, and it’s not like the moves where they just drop dead, there is a lot of screaming, blood, and gasping for air, never mind the direct eye contact and the pleading for you to stop! Can really blow someone’s melon.
@@Steve-cc6xc not sure how legit you are, but you make a good point, not like the movies, as I’ve mentioned, the screaming, blood, gasping for life and worst of all direct close eye contact, I know one lad who really suffered after, came back, threw himself off a locker, broke his neck, gone.
It is. We were told that if the enemy was within 100m of our position to fix bayonets. The only time I have ever been _truly_ scared in combat. We never actually charged, but it tells you “they are close enough to get hands-on”
I randomly viewed this video tonight when arose after fighting insomnia. Astonished by CPL Jones' cool equanimity, I reflected on my own experiences in Afghanistan. I then realized that I had viewed this video on December 15, 2021, ten years to the day from CPL Jones' heroic action -- which occurred the very day I redeployed from Afghanistan back to the United States. Thank you, CPL Jones, for risking your life for the lives of your brothers in arms.
This article has been out for 50 mins and already 2 people have disliked it. What? What is there to dislike? It’s not glorifying war. It is paying tribute to men that show heroism and courage in the face of extreme adversity.
@@AirplaneDoctor_ I accept what you say, but to not challenge them accepts their viewpoint and gives them the last word, maybe makes them think again, before they scurry back down their hole.
I've got to say this your videos are full of very interesting stories and most of all it keeps the memories of the fallen alive. Keep up the brilliant work
_In the eternal words of Cpl. Jones' WWII namesake and spiritual ancestor:_ *_"THEY DO NOT LIKE IT UP 'EM!"_* _A stark, modern example of _*_'War to the knife',_*_ and a vivid illustration of exactly why, despite being oft derrided and frequently dismissed as a primitive, horrific and obsolete relic of some bygone age, just so long as humans still make war upon one another, the infantryman's bayonet will never lose it's cold and brutal utility on the battlefield._ *_"COMPANY! FIX BAYONETS!"_*
Many than thanks to Corporal Jones and his colleagues. Some people oppose British engagement in Afghanistan; that is one thing. But if we are engaged, having Corporal Jones and many others of such mettle is vital and our support of them also essential and well-deserved. If you do not like British overseas' ventures, that is your perrogative - take it up with the general public and the politicians. But always support our active troops in the situations of extreme danger in which they are placed. Thank you Corporal Jones and others.
Great video, and god bless the Corporal for taking decisive action in leading the charge that undoubtedly saved those men with him, I’m from across the pond and would stand beside him and any members of the British military really and fight the enemy, they are all stand up guys with incredible determination to take the fight and bring it right to the enemy’s lap, up close and personal if needed, bravo 👏 well done!!
Blessings on all Tommys. I love Cpl. Jones' attitude, to wit: If you don't like the rules, CHANGE THE GAME! Also the two men who stopped in the open facing incoming fire and provided fire support for the remaining two. Incredible.
This reminds me of an Argentine soldier talking about a firefight in the Falklands: “In the middle of the night they just charged at us screaming! They sounded like devils”
No matter how much technology, advanced weaponry or other fancy kit a soldier has to fight a war, in the final analysis it comes down to the poor bloody infantryman. He has to have the ability to close with the enemy and kill him. He then has to be capable to repeat the process. Those who have never been tested have no right to question, challenge or judge such warriors. We should all be eternally thankful that our service personnel have such solid warriors prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect us. An outstanding Cpl, I thank you and those who serve, you must never be forgotten 🇬🇧
AIRBORNE!!!! Outstanding Leadership Corporal Jones!!!!!! I guess there are still some fine soldiers left in the British Forces. Y’all , the Aussies, and the IDF have always been our staunchest Allies and this Old Retired US Army Sergeant Major salutes all off you!!!
Please don’t forget about your neighbours to the North Pal. We’ve done our fair share with you folks as well. JTF2 killed/captured more bad guys over there than we’ll ever know. Heck they’ve even received Citations/Medals for valour……BY YOUR MILITARY I MIGHT ADD.
@@daveyponderosa9549 I humbly accept the righteous admonishment and completely agree that it was a MAJOR oversight on my part because I actually served alongside Canadian Forces on at least two operations and they are of the same cloth as the Brits and the Aussies!!!!! I operated with the IDF forces also, again super folks who know what to do!!!
Like I’ve said numerous times before, there’s literally no other subscribed channel vid updates that makes me yell out loud “YEESS“ except for this channel.
Truly a gusty and brave decision by this British Corporal. To fix bayonets and lead your small group of men. Across open ground to eliviate the threat against your fellow soldiers. That is what true leadership is all about. Leading by example and showing you are willing to take the fight to the enemy. Regardless of the fact your under constant fire. That truly inspires those with you to do all you can for your fellow soldier. A well deserved medal for a truly unselfish act of courage. 💪🏻🙏🏻✨
...And you know this is a "no Shit" story in the village..."and then, no crap, four of these crazy SOB's charged us with bayonets and screaming like madmen!...and thats why I am back to goat farming"
Great stuff from the British Army. There was also another battle in Basra where the platoon leader ordered his lads to fix bayonet. That drove off the insurgents and broke up their attack. LfE, if you could find more details of this incident, pls make a video. Thanks.
If you're referring to The Battle of Danny Boy in 2004, the PWRR (same regiment as here) didn't just fix bayonets, they charged the insurgents and cut them to pieces. One of their predecessor regiments (The Hampshire regiment) did the same at Tebourba in Tunisia in 1943. Being attacked by Tigers and half-track infantry, they counter attacked with a bayonet charge, winning a VC. King George said they "showed exceeding fondness for the bayonet "
@@adventussaxonum448 Thanks for the info, yes this was the attack that I had read before. This unit was low on ammo after being ambushed and reinforcement was not forthcoming due to comms issue. They had to resort to bayonets to fight the insurgents. These guys were absolutely badass. The worst thing that came out of it was, they were accused of war crime! They were cleared after many years of hearings and trials and whatnot.
That was me who led that attack...we wasn't low on ammo,and I didn't order fix bayonets,I was the only one who had one with me and just put it on as we were going to close with the enemy and a secondary weapon that's reliable is always handy.
From Wikipedia - interesting that it still has the same effect today! You just know that if a British soldier is running at you with a bayonet, your options are run, or start leaking. “As early as the 19th century, military scholars were already noting that most bayonet charges did not result in close combat. Instead, one side usually fled before actual bayonet fighting ensued. The act of fixing bayonets has been held to be primarily connected to morale, the making of a clear signal to friend and foe of a willingness to kill at close quarters.[38] The bayonet charge was above all a tool of shock. While charges were reasonably common in 18th and 19th century warfare, actual combat between formations with their bayonets was so rare as to be effectively nonexistent.”
@@StoccTube exactly, tbf I don’t blame the taliban for fleeing once they saw some British infantiers charging at them ready to kill, anyone willing to do that is clearly someone you shouldn’t mess with, respect
@@1889AP yes, at that point you’ve really got to ask yourself if the patch of ground you’ve used to ambush a British soldier is worth it. I love that the British still fix bayonets, as you can get a much more accurate grouping with a bayonet than a pistol and you don’t have to re-load or risk running out of rounds! 😂
When your danders up, you just Go for it. To ignore the fire from weapons directed at you personally Is a tremendously brave bordering on foolhardy act. Bravo, and an MC well deserved.
Thank you as part as 5 rifles as a rifleman my self who we lost rfn steel on that very tour you was onna about but it's nice to see people appreciate are efforts
Now that's the way to do It. Congratulations to all the troop's bravery & a never say die attitude. It Isn't only taught; there Is a lot more to It than that. Outstanding leadership & retaliation above & beyond self-preservation, long live the spirit to endure & overcome any contact, excellent soldiering!
I did not even know infantry men still carried bayonets, I never used one, and am grateful for that. There cannot possibly any more close and personal fighting than bayonet or knife
@@losonsrenoster one of the more we’ll know one happen in 2004 in Iraq, 20 British troops were ambushed and dismounted. They eventually bayonet charged 100 militia, (can’t remember who, they were linked to.) Killing 20 and only having 3 injury’s, it’s pretty mad we still train it. 😂😂 Generally it’s not used much, there a few bayonet charges that happened in Afghanistan too.
At the point of the bayonet, the engaged soldier will find out whether or not his enemy really has the stomach for close quarter fighting, and consequently his enemy´s comrades. This was a supreme example of brave soldiering.
The British army bayonet training is pretty intense for infantry soldiers. I recall not being allowed to consume alcohol or go to town those few days. The aggression levels are elevated to such extreme intensity. For obvious reasons
Good on you Corporal Jones, as an American I can respect the pair of massive balls you have. I think you should have got a VC for it, a bayonet charge in modern combat, that broke an enemy attack that pinned down your entire unit! Then you go and break their momentum with 3 other dudes and massive courage! If that's not heroic enough for a VC, well then you deserve free drinks for the rest of your life. If you ever come to Dayton Ohio, I'll take you on a worthy pub crawl, my dime.
What's all the fuss about? He's British ain't he? I'm so very proud of being British and extremely proud of the BRITISH MILITARY. God will bless you all.
Well said mate. While it is definitely a rare occurrence, as Brits we both know that our world class military members are imbued with the “British fighting spirit” and there’s Shaun’s in every regiment in the UK forces. Love hearing American servicemen comment about the British soldiers, haven’t read one yet that isn’t full of admiration and respect. Did read one negative comment about the British Army….. must have been from Frenchman lmao
I did the same in 07 left flank assault on a bunker with 3 enemy inside it, my fire support had a hard stoppage on the GPMG which left my grenadier and myself exposed we ended up individual FM towards the position I threw my 109 and stormed the bunker killing all 3 insurgents, only then to be hit with a RPG both myself and Pte took major shrapnel. After picking ourself up we made it back only to have another greater opposition trying to over run us. As you can tell the section made it out with the help of a F15 and a 500ib landing 50M away. The Pte got nothing I was awarded an MID. I'm just happy I'm here and living life to the max. SFSH🤘🏻
I'm not sure a frontal charge with fixed bayonets counts as "cunning " lol....but fair play it got the job done and saved the lads. Well deserved the MC.
I think we're the only modern Western Army to still train with and use bayonets regularly in combat, even in training the order to "fix bayonets..... or fix swords if you're in The Rifles Regiment...." tells you that it's time to get serious.
@@tylerpippin7098I'm glad they do, but when was the last time they fixed bayonets in a conflict? It's still very useful. God bless our American brothers.
For those interested, there is a great book written about the PWRR's involvement in Iraq during the 2003-2006 Iraqi insurgency called "Sniper One", including the battle of CIMIC House where they become the most attacked company in the whole Iraqi theatre of operations.
Sadly and utterly without disrespect to an heroic British soldier I saw this type of action as an 18 year old in Angola . Day in day out. No medals just my buddies huddled around a bush fire sharing our private horror around the flickering flames as the hyenas ate the dead and wounded.
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I remind myself often that there are people among the crowd, who are real heroes, and we don't even know they are there. This is another story of one of those heroes. They look like everyone else but are made of stronger stuff than most. Thank you Sean Jones for that heroism, and all of those like him who have served, and are currently serving. We owe them far more than we can ever pay. I for one, am eternally grateful for people like Sean.
Sometimes, getting up close and personal is the only way to get the job done right, and bayonets are still a tool up to the task. Well done, troopers.
Even today, no one likes the prospect of cold steel in their gut.
@@828enigma6 You're right about that brother, me included. Hand to hand is always ugly and painful.
Even to this day the psychological effect of a bunch of soldiers rushing your position with bayonets fixed is devastating especially when they are not only disciplined and professional but British soldiers full of adrenaline and ready to kick your arse.
@@trenauldo.
Oh do be quiet you insufferable muppet.
Haven't you got a box of crayons to play with ?
@@edwardkelly8840 Always nice to have Random Dude X show up and start problems. Good to see you see you made outside mommy's basement to see the world Edward! And what have you got against crayons anyway?
When you hear people complain about "this generation" going soft, remember that there are absolutely fearless warfighters like this out there
hes a millennial. the current generation is soft.
@@harrisonbuck2749 finally, I've lived to see the day when "Millennial" is not used as an insult 😄
@@davidhughes4089 My dog would have wiped out the Taliban and ... knows how to end a sentence. He brings true fear to my enemies.
I agree with you. Our forces have been in battle for decades and not one generation has ever been any less brave or less determined than any other. All of them make you very proud to be British! Like so many others, Cpl Jones and his section are bloody heroes...always!
@@MrFlatage You've really got a thing for full stops haven't you? 😄 Bless you.
I was in Helmand in 2007 in a supporting role and spent some time in a FOB outside Sangin. I was continually impressed by the outstanding courage of the infantry lads and female medics operating there. It is obvious to me that, for every story like this one highlighted, there are hundreds, possibly thousands, that will never be told, they are individual burdens, silently shouldered. I was then, and continue to be, in awe of these fine people - it was quite humbling being around them.
Everybody gangster till the brits fix bayonets
Britons, or British. We don’t use IRA slurs, here.
@@dotdashdotdash here in the US, we use it all the time as a term of endearment. Never knew it as anything else, except maybe during our revolution, but technically at that time, we were British ourselves.
The don’t like the cold steel haha
@@dotdashdotdash I totally understand, Jake (my dad hated the term) but I think we've kind of taken it and made it ours now.
@@dotdashdotdash definitely not an IRA slut mate
That is the epitome of a British corporal aggression, fast thinking , swift to action everything a section commander should be well done ,,, from a former infantry soldier
Yup that sums it up. NCO's are the real backbone.
Thank you for your service
What was it like being an infantry solider?
Those Tigers, fixed bayonets got up off their belt buckles and took the fight into the enemy. PWRR is England’s oldest regiment of the line. Very proud of them. From an ex Queensman.
'Ex'?
It's for life, mate :)
✋🏻 Son of the Queens Regiment
I’m a retired US Marine. I’ve always had the greatest respect for the Brits. Seeing them fight firsthand is an awesome site to watch.
In 1982 Major John Kiszely led Scots Giards in a bayonet charge on Tumbledown Mountain, did not expect to hear the British Army mount another one.Thank you for posting this.
You're forgetting another famous one in Iraq in 2004 - same regiment. Look up Battle of Danny Boy.
There has been a few in Iraq and Afghanistan
Now if it was the Blackwatch in their kilts may have been more frightening for the enemy 👊🏼😎
And at the end of the engagement I’m sure the boys all sat down and had a cup of tea….
Of course. Silly comment old boy.
Jolly good old chap, now pass the cucumber sandwiches.
Scones too Bhoyo.
😉🤣
He was living up to the finest tradition of Lance Corporal Jones from ‘Dads Army’… “They don't like it up 'em sir!”
He deserves the award, in past conflicts we have had, the bayonet puts the fear of death into the enemy as it a more personal way of achieving your aim if you run out of bullets or support.
Spoken like a fool whose never been in contact - ever .
It’s beyond terrifying to get that close . It’s primal , it’s scary , it’s violent , it’s horrible beyond words .
When the order “ fix bayonets “ Is given you are literally in the brown stuff
No one wants to do this to another human being , not even to human beings as vile as “ Terry “
Brassing someone up is bad enough , mincing then into pieces with a Javelin at the time is amusing but afterwards you need to live with it . Calling in fast air or a fire mission is clinical but using a bayonet is traumatic for both the lad using it and the poor sod on the business end of it
War isn’t a game
@@Steve-cc6xc Steve, that was a bit harsh, l am former military, have the GW1 medal but never had to do that personally. All I can say is that he must have felt that his back was against the wall if he had to resort to a bayonet
@@lostinaustralia-dave7802 whilst “Op Granby “was a literal turkey shot one would have imagined it would have taught you respect for both yourself and the poor sods opposite. There is nothing “ personal “ about plunging a bayonet into another human being mate. It’s just war . It’s just another weapon . One though which gets you close enough to smell death . The way you worded the original post was incredibly immature mate . Accepted you Served on Op Granby but in what capacity ? Most of the contacts on Op Granby we’re SF or 4/73 bty calling in deep fire or the armoured lads in their challenger II and naturally the Gunners pounding Iraqi positions with depth fire . I’m aware of a few “
Contacts “ the Grenadier guards had but nothing even remotely close to Op Herrick and the nature of the seriously medieval near hand to hand fighting the lads did . I know so many messed up young warriors from Op Herrick who have been scarred for life from using the bayonet , ditto the class of 82 on Op Corporate who used the bayonet on Argentinians , in fact I had DS who were Falklands Vets and don’t forget more lads have taken their lives since the end of both op corporate and op herrick than died In theatre . War is a mugs game venerated by those who have never fought it .
All the best
And it’s unfortunately an absolute guaranteed way of messing your head up if you are forced to use it (if your not a psycho). It’s a pretty big deal to engage another human with a bayonet. It’s not pretty, and it’s not like the moves where they just drop dead, there is a lot of screaming, blood, and gasping for air, never mind the direct eye contact and the pleading for you to stop! Can really blow someone’s melon.
@@Steve-cc6xc not sure how legit you are, but you make a good point, not like the movies, as I’ve mentioned, the screaming, blood, gasping for life and worst of all direct close eye contact, I know one lad who really suffered after, came back, threw himself off a locker, broke his neck, gone.
Thanks for bringing the stories of men like Corporal Jones to a wider audience . Great work
A bayonet charge in Afghanistan in modern times and modern warfare sounds like Hell
It is.
We were told that if the enemy was within 100m of our position to fix bayonets.
The only time I have ever been _truly_ scared in combat.
We never actually charged, but it tells you “they are close enough to get hands-on”
I randomly viewed this video tonight when arose after fighting insomnia. Astonished by CPL Jones' cool equanimity, I reflected on my own experiences in Afghanistan. I then realized that I had viewed this video on December 15, 2021, ten years to the day from CPL Jones' heroic action -- which occurred the very day I redeployed from Afghanistan back to the United States. Thank you, CPL Jones, for risking your life for the lives of your brothers in arms.
What an absolute operator , got goosebumps listening to that.
This article has been out for 50 mins and already 2 people have disliked it. What?
What is there to dislike?
It’s not glorifying war. It is paying tribute to men that show heroism and courage in the face of extreme adversity.
They dislike it because it makes them feel good, likely nothing to do with content, comments like yours just feed them.
@@AirplaneDoctor_ I accept what you say, but to not challenge them accepts their viewpoint and gives them the last word, maybe makes them think again, before they scurry back down their hole.
Bro, it's the Taliban disliking cuz they mad cuz bad that they got their arse handed to them 😅
Some people still don't understand the reason for the dislike button, there are also edgelords, trolls & dckheads too.
The dislikes were from ISIS/Taliban.
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Let me tell you as a US Army Infantryman who spent 15 months in Iraq, 29 minutes is a loooooong time when you are taking fire. Nice work fellas.
I've got to say this your videos are full of very interesting stories and most of all it keeps the memories of the fallen alive. Keep up the brilliant work
What a legend, than you for sharing such stories
_In the eternal words of Cpl. Jones' WWII namesake and spiritual ancestor:_
*_"THEY DO NOT LIKE IT UP 'EM!"_*
_A stark, modern example of _*_'War to the knife',_*_ and a vivid illustration of exactly why, despite being oft derrided and frequently dismissed as a primitive, horrific and obsolete relic of some bygone age, just so long as humans still make war upon one another, the infantryman's bayonet will never lose it's cold and brutal utility on the battlefield._
*_"COMPANY! FIX BAYONETS!"_*
Trained with the Brits quite a bit while stationed in Vicenza. Solid dudes.
Many than thanks to Corporal Jones and his colleagues.
Some people oppose British engagement in Afghanistan; that is one thing. But if we are engaged, having Corporal Jones and many others of such mettle is vital and our support of them also essential and well-deserved. If you do not like British overseas' ventures, that is your perrogative - take it up with the general public and the politicians. But always support our active troops in the situations of extreme danger in which they are placed. Thank you Corporal Jones and others.
Brits yet again setting the highest standards of bravery in Combat
Great video! It's pretty ballsy to fix bayonets and charge on a modern battlefield!
love it that you told whats can be seen as confirmed and no dramatic war stories
Great video, and god bless the Corporal for taking decisive action in leading the charge that undoubtedly saved those men with him, I’m from across the pond and would stand beside him and any members of the British military really and fight the enemy, they are all stand up guys with incredible determination to take the fight and bring it right to the enemy’s lap, up close and personal if needed, bravo 👏 well done!!
What a guy. Thanks for your service.
Blessings on all Tommys.
I love Cpl. Jones' attitude, to wit: If you don't like the rules, CHANGE THE GAME!
Also the two men who stopped in the open facing incoming fire and provided fire support for the remaining two. Incredible.
This reminds me of an Argentine soldier talking about a firefight in the Falklands:
“In the middle of the night they just charged at us screaming! They sounded like devils”
2 para or gurkhas?
@@mshatters28 Scots Guards
No matter how much technology, advanced weaponry or other fancy kit a soldier has to fight a war, in the final analysis it comes down to the poor bloody infantryman. He has to have the ability to close with the enemy and kill him. He then has to be capable to repeat the process.
Those who have never been tested have no right to question, challenge or judge such warriors. We should all be eternally thankful that our service personnel have such solid warriors prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect us.
An outstanding Cpl, I thank you and those who serve, you must never be forgotten 🇬🇧
AIRBORNE!!!! Outstanding Leadership Corporal Jones!!!!!! I guess there are still some fine soldiers left in the British Forces. Y’all , the Aussies, and the IDF have always been our staunchest Allies and this Old Retired US Army Sergeant Major salutes all off you!!!
Please don’t forget about your neighbours to the North Pal. We’ve done our fair share with you folks as well.
JTF2 killed/captured more bad guys over there than we’ll ever know.
Heck they’ve even received Citations/Medals for valour……BY YOUR MILITARY I MIGHT ADD.
@@daveyponderosa9549 I humbly accept the righteous admonishment and completely agree that it was a MAJOR oversight on my part because I actually served alongside Canadian Forces on at least two operations and they are of the same cloth as the Brits and the Aussies!!!!! I operated with the IDF forces also, again super folks who know what to do!!!
@@edwardp.sullivan6682
Cheers Mate!
No harm no foul Bhoyo.
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Thank You for your service Sir.
Huge respect to those servicemen. I thank you for your service.
I am proud Pateron of this excellent channel.
Courage and leadership! Exactly
Like I’ve said numerous times before, there’s literally no other subscribed channel vid updates that makes me yell out loud “YEESS“ except for this channel.
What a pure legend!
Legends. Top lads all four of them.
Thank you for your service Coporal Jones.
Thanks for this story of courage. The Military Cross was once awarded only to commissioned officers, but since 1993, to all ranks.
Truly a gusty and brave decision by this British Corporal. To fix bayonets and lead your small group of men. Across open ground to eliviate the threat against your fellow soldiers. That is what true leadership is all about. Leading by example and showing you are willing to take the fight to the enemy. Regardless of the fact your under constant fire. That truly inspires those with you to do all you can for your fellow soldier. A well deserved medal for a truly unselfish act of courage. 💪🏻🙏🏻✨
Absolute madmen. This is why you teach bayonet fighting. It's effective and it's lethal
Never ever underestimate the ability that the British Soldier has for utter brutality in a fight.
Good job lads!
I live for these military videos
Much respect to these men. God bless them all. 🙏🏼
I'm imagining the Taliban in that position seeing 3 Brits running at them with fixed Bayonets, then retreating to go home and change their underwear.
...And you know this is a "no Shit" story in the village..."and then, no crap, four of these crazy SOB's charged us with bayonets and screaming like madmen!...and thats why I am back to goat farming"
Great stuff from the British Army. There was also another battle in Basra where the platoon leader ordered his lads to fix bayonet. That drove off the insurgents and broke up their attack.
LfE, if you could find more details of this incident, pls make a video. Thanks.
If you're referring to The Battle of Danny Boy in 2004, the PWRR (same regiment as here) didn't just fix bayonets, they charged the insurgents and cut them to pieces. One of their predecessor regiments (The Hampshire regiment) did the same at Tebourba in Tunisia in 1943. Being attacked by Tigers and half-track infantry, they counter attacked with a bayonet charge, winning a VC. King George said they "showed exceeding fondness for the bayonet "
@@adventussaxonum448 Thanks for the info, yes this was the attack that I had read before. This unit was low on ammo after being ambushed and reinforcement was not forthcoming due to comms issue. They had to resort to bayonets to fight the insurgents. These guys were absolutely badass.
The worst thing that came out of it was, they were accused of war crime! They were cleared after many years of hearings and trials and whatnot.
That was me who led that attack...we wasn't low on ammo,and I didn't order fix bayonets,I was the only one who had one with me and just put it on as we were going to close with the enemy and a secondary weapon that's reliable is always handy.
It's quite spectacular how even still in modern combat, bayonet charges are used
From Wikipedia - interesting that it still has the same effect today! You just know that if a British soldier is running at you with a bayonet, your options are run, or start leaking.
“As early as the 19th century, military scholars were already noting that most bayonet charges did not result in close combat. Instead, one side usually fled before actual bayonet fighting ensued. The act of fixing bayonets has been held to be primarily connected to morale, the making of a clear signal to friend and foe of a willingness to kill at close quarters.[38]
The bayonet charge was above all a tool of shock. While charges were reasonably common in 18th and 19th century warfare, actual combat between formations with their bayonets was so rare as to be effectively nonexistent.”
@@StoccTube exactly, tbf I don’t blame the taliban for fleeing once they saw some British infantiers charging at them ready to kill, anyone willing to do that is clearly someone you shouldn’t mess with, respect
@@1889AP yes, at that point you’ve really got to ask yourself if the patch of ground you’ve used to ambush a British soldier is worth it. I love that the British still fix bayonets, as you can get a much more accurate grouping with a bayonet than a pistol and you don’t have to re-load or risk running out of rounds! 😂
@@StoccTube ikr these damn assault bayonets with their infinite magazines are crazy!!
When your danders up, you just
Go for it. To ignore the fire from weapons directed at you personally
Is a tremendously brave bordering on foolhardy act.
Bravo, and an MC well deserved.
Well done guys! God bless you and all our military personnel and Allies. Thank you for your service 🇬🇧
Thank you as part as 5 rifles as a rifleman my self who we lost rfn steel on that very tour you was onna about but it's nice to see people appreciate are efforts
Now that's the way to do It. Congratulations to all the troop's bravery & a never say die attitude. It Isn't only taught; there Is a lot more to It than that. Outstanding leadership & retaliation above & beyond self-preservation, long live the spirit to endure & overcome any contact, excellent soldiering!
Other than man down the order to fix bayonets are the worst words you can hear in a contact.
Just hearing it makes me shiver down my spine, what legends these men are
@@JoshuaC923 Bayonets are a last resort that's why it's chilling.
He applied violence and won! Well done lad!
I did not even know infantry men still carried bayonets, I never used one, and am grateful for that. There cannot possibly any more close and personal fighting than bayonet or knife
I’m pretty sure (could be wrong ) that bayonet training is need to pass British army training, it’s one of the many skill taught.
@@flamingsmore5904 I had some bayonet training 46 yezrs ago, it somehow just seems strange in today's type of warfare.
@@losonsrenoster one of the more we’ll know one happen in 2004 in Iraq, 20 British troops were ambushed and dismounted. They eventually bayonet charged 100 militia, (can’t remember who, they were linked to.) Killing 20 and only having 3 injury’s, it’s pretty mad we still train it. 😂😂 Generally it’s not used much, there a few bayonet charges that happened in Afghanistan too.
We always will do
What’s missing from that chap is a fine trench whistle.
Great story, thank you for your service.
At the point of the bayonet, the engaged soldier will find out whether or not his enemy really has the stomach for close quarter fighting, and consequently his enemy´s comrades. This was a supreme example of brave soldiering.
that citation is a work of beauty
In traditional British fashion showing our enemy the way to their maker via a nice piece of cold Sheffield steel!!
A complete stud move!! A bayonet charge in modern day war is un heard of!! Awsome!!
early gang, best channel on youtube
Amazing job lads respect earned
Cpl Jones unbelievable work well deserved cross sir 🇬🇧
For those who aren't in the know, "Fix bayonets!" is the last thing that you ever want to hear from your leadership.
Pretty sure there is footage of some of this. They end up smoking a guy from like 10 to 20 yards away.
great video!
would love to see the hijacking of lufthansa flight 181 next!
make bayonets great again
Is that some kind of musical instrument?
Fantastic! True leader
Doesn't matter if it's ancient Greece or modern day. Someone always has to run that last eighty meters. Cheers for the vid.
Phenomenal job this video mate, you tell these stories so that our extraordinary troops get the recognition they deserve. 🇬🇧🇬🇧✌✌
The British army bayonet training is pretty intense for infantry soldiers. I recall not being allowed to consume alcohol or go to town those few days. The aggression levels are elevated to such extreme intensity. For obvious reasons
Everyone’s a gangster till col Michael Scott shows up 0:45
Good on you Corporal Jones, as an American I can respect the pair of massive balls you have. I think you should have got a VC for it, a bayonet charge in modern combat, that broke an enemy attack that pinned down your entire unit! Then you go and break their momentum with 3 other dudes and massive courage! If that's not heroic enough for a VC, well then you deserve free drinks for the rest of your life. If you ever come to Dayton Ohio, I'll take you on a worthy pub crawl, my dime.
Col Jones is the definition of Balls of Steel.
Upmost respect for the armed forces that look after the UK 👏👏👏
What's all the fuss about? He's British ain't he? I'm so very proud of being British and extremely proud of the BRITISH MILITARY. God will bless you all.
Well said mate. While it is definitely a rare occurrence, as Brits we both know that our world class military members are imbued with the “British fighting spirit” and there’s Shaun’s in every regiment in the UK forces. Love hearing American servicemen comment about the British soldiers, haven’t read one yet that isn’t full of admiration and respect. Did read one negative comment about the British Army….. must have been from Frenchman lmao
I did the same in 07 left flank assault on a bunker with 3 enemy inside it, my fire support had a hard stoppage on the GPMG which left my grenadier and myself exposed we ended up individual FM towards the position I threw my 109 and stormed the bunker killing all 3 insurgents, only then to be hit with a RPG both myself and Pte took major shrapnel. After picking ourself up we made it back only to have another greater opposition trying to over run us. As you can tell the section made it out with the help of a F15 and a 500ib landing 50M away. The Pte got nothing I was awarded an MID. I'm just happy I'm here and living life to the max. SFSH🤘🏻
GIVE ‘EM STEEL LADS
-That one highlander from a Holdfast video
the right man in the right place, well done to you and all your team.
Wow. Balls of British steel!
" Heroes" every single one !
God bless them and theirs x
the only thing scarier than getting the fix bayonets order would be seeing 9 men with bayonets charging right at you
What’s written in these citations and what really happened are rarely the same
Glad someone else said it. I didn't wana upset the civvies looool...if its pdubs and its a bayonet story....its bollocks...sowwy
Thank you ❤️
These men are heroes.
Michael Scott really redeemed himself after the Scott's Tots debacle.
But seriously, I'm amazed at the courage and dedication of these men.
Jones show such heroism and selfless act to save his patrol!!!
God bless the Infantry. Corporal Jones fought like a damned lion. This is the way it's done.
I would like to hear what Cpl.Jones recollections are. Good work ¡
Keep up the good work LFE 👍
A bloody good soldier and warrior
Lest we forget!! Cheers from Australia!!
Corporal Jones:
"They don't like it up 'em!"
I'm not sure a frontal charge with fixed bayonets counts as "cunning " lol....but fair play it got the job done and saved the lads. Well deserved the MC.
I think we're the only modern Western Army to still train with and use bayonets regularly in combat, even in training the order to "fix bayonets..... or fix swords if you're in The Rifles Regiment...." tells you that it's time to get serious.
US marines still train with bayonets
@@tylerpippin7098I'm glad they do, but when was the last time they fixed bayonets in a conflict?
It's still very useful.
God bless our American brothers.
For those interested, there is a great book written about the PWRR's involvement in Iraq during the 2003-2006 Iraqi insurgency called "Sniper One", including the battle of CIMIC House where they become the most attacked company in the whole Iraqi theatre of operations.
Sadly and utterly without disrespect to an heroic British soldier I saw this type of action as an 18 year old in Angola . Day in day out. No medals just my buddies huddled around a bush fire sharing our private horror around the flickering flames as the hyenas ate the dead and wounded.
Grenade or not, he did what he was trained to do and did it right...I knew a few who would have cracked under that pressure, well done
Hope the British security forces are monitoring the people who disliked the video
How very dare you! The police have a team on a mission to find them. No doubt Pratty Patel would like to offer them employment in the Taliban Navy, or as it’s known in the UK The BOARDER AGENCY. BORIS will be inviting them to the Pride of Britain Awards.
He got some. Legend.
Balls of Steel what Bravery !!!!!
Cpl Jones was right, they don't like it up 'em! They carn't abide the cold steel.