As a dane and a history buff, i knew the story about Lassen. Thank you for telling his story again. By the way, 3 danes won the Victoria Cross in WW1. :) Cheers from Denmark.
@kimnielsen9377, vidste du at Anders Lassen slog alle fortænderne ud på en uskyldig underordnet i agression over at være blevet irettesat forinden af en overordnet ?
Here is some additional information that you may find interesting. When Denmark was invaded, approximately 250 Danish ships and some 6000 sailors went into allied service. Of these 136 ships and about 1000 sailors were lost during the war. After the war, Anders Lassens mother wrote a book about her son. In it, there is a passage from his diary in 1942 when Major Gus March-Phillipps, the founder of No. 62 Commando, died during operation Aquatint, in which Lassen wasn’t participating. “The only man I really liked and respected. He died fighting, leading his men - a worthy death for him. I wish I had been with him when it went wrong. All the other times we fought together - only not this last. Greatest sorrow I have had in this war - my best friend is dead”
Ahh I was aware of this book by his mother, Suzanne: Anders Lassen VC - The Story of a Courageous Dane… There’s an English translation but it’s long out of print and we couldn’t find a copy. The diary entry you quote (and the facts about the Danish shipping) is so very poignant and would have been so good to have included in this presentation for more context. Thanks very much for relating it here…
Operation postmaster was executed without firing a single shot, there were no German armed soldier on Fernando Po, no female agent participated and there was no prior rescue mission. The movie is very very loosely based on Operation Postmaster.
A great read is "Anders Lassen VC, MC, of the SAS" by Mike Langley 1988. (Danish former Army Major serving in multiple International missions throughout the '90s - I thoroughly enjoyed this book). Ty for the vid.
Thank you for another excellent and engrossing presentation!!! As I was growing up, this tough hero was an idol of mine. He along with Wing Commander Yeo-Thomas and several Resistance fighters were what I looked up to while my friends spoke of comic book heroes and sports players. I cannot express how much I enjoyed this video on this lesser known but shining warrior.
Thanks again Josie - you had a great cast of characters there to look up to. I only heard of Anders relatively recently - but what a character. Reminds me a lot of Blair Mayne
@OdysseusFiles Oh yes, I think Mayne and he were definitely cut from the same cloth. They perhaps would have never been appreciated if not for the times they found themselves in. Men such as them are what we need during war and we were blessed to have them. Thank you for all the time and dedication you put into your videos. We all sincerely appreciate it. 🙏
Yes, and we seem to have been blessed to have had quite a few like them. Just finishing off a thing on Carton de Wiart - another extremely interesting chap…
@@justjosie0107 Hi Josie have u seen the new one on Richard Burton the great 19th Century English explorer? Here: th-cam.com/video/RvBvxQ5zWac/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zX7NHzZMvyjoe1So
Thank you for telling his story! I always wonder what he, and others like him, would have done in Civie Street had they survived the war. Having had the ultimate "Hit" Peace time would probably have been a real disappointment.
@@Truth-io5lzHe probably named them Anders and Lasse. Lasse is/was a common first name, just as Lassen is a common last name. Lassen basically mean Lasse's son, (søn), just in English,although Lassesen would be more correct. But many Danish surnames are like that.
Interesting, I grew up in Denmark, went to school in Denmark, but only within the last few months have I heard about this hero. Many of my danish friends have never heard of him too.
The upcoming movie "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" is loosely based on the 62 commandos. Lassen will be played by Alan Ritchson (Reacher), and he does look truly terrifying in the trailers! Can't wait!
I’m not surprised - he’s such a legend. For my money he’s up there with the likes of Blair “Paddy” Mayne. “Anders Lassen VC the story of a courageous Dane” (1965), the biography by Suzanne Lassen - the English translation is a bit tricky to get hold of. Have you got it/read it?
@@UlyssesFiles I can't remember properly because I read it so long ago but he had a number of knife kills and was very good with a longbow, I'm not sure if he used one in theatre though. I haven't watched the video properly because we're getting shelled a bit but I will tmrw..cool channel. I have my own I you care for a look.
@@UlyssesFiles all I know was that he was incredibly fast runner even by 1970 standards and probably would have given the best a tough race. would truly appreciate it.
I was just looking him up and he definitely rings a bell 🔔😅… Interesting how he served with Lassen in the SAS/SBS and was involved in the Symi raid, amongst others. Will definitely be looking deeper now.. ☝🏻🙌🏻
My wife’s grandfather fort alongside him in the Sas and always spoke very highly of him and what an amazing leader he was, and that he would drive his jeep into hotel lobbies so that no other units would steal it
Hi, it’s a little more complicated than that. After sept 1942 in the aftermath of the Rhodes Raid, the SBS became part of the SAS. It was more or less independent again later.
The SAS colonel warning you Aussies about the WEF’ascists in your government and other western governments didn’t get much support so far by Aussies. Say No To WEF’ascism!
As far as I could tell, over 6000 Danes (many of them actually ethnic Germans in Denmark) joined the Germans - and at least 1000 managed to reach the Allies and fight mainly with the British- as Anders Lassen did. It must also be said that many more Danes fought the Nazis in the Danish resistance.
Sounds like more post WWII lingering Britsh propaganda to me. From what I heard Larsen was aristocracy, and aristocracy oftentimes received priviledged, false and or exaggered valor commendations.
As a dane and a history buff, i knew the story about Lassen. Thank you for telling his story again. By the way, 3 danes won the Victoria Cross in WW1. :) Cheers from Denmark.
Thanks for that Kim - and I didn’t know about the 3 Danes in WW1 winning the VC - I’ll look it up 🙌🏻
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
you understand that this fellow was just a decorated and celebrated Jeffrey Dahmer....
@kimnielsen9377, vidste du at Anders Lassen slog alle fortænderne ud på en uskyldig underordnet i agression over at være blevet irettesat forinden af en overordnet ?
Here is some additional information that you may find interesting.
When Denmark was invaded, approximately 250 Danish ships and some 6000 sailors went into allied service. Of these 136 ships and about 1000 sailors were lost during the war.
After the war, Anders Lassens mother wrote a book about her son.
In it, there is a passage from his diary in 1942 when Major Gus March-Phillipps, the founder of No. 62 Commando, died during operation Aquatint, in which Lassen wasn’t participating.
“The only man I really liked and respected. He died fighting, leading his men - a worthy death for him. I wish I had been with him when it went wrong. All the other times we fought together - only not this last. Greatest sorrow I have had in this war - my best friend is dead”
Ahh I was aware of this book by his mother, Suzanne: Anders Lassen VC - The Story of a Courageous Dane… There’s an English translation but it’s long out of print and we couldn’t find a copy. The diary entry you quote (and the facts about the Danish shipping) is so very poignant and would have been so good to have included in this presentation for more context. Thanks very much for relating it here…
I wonder why there is no movie about this man, his story is fantastic. Thank you for a great video
Coming soon via Guy Ritchie
@@ncrongendov733 The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
What a fantastic man you would want him on your side in a tight spot it's a shame that he never made it through ❤
You don't know how right you are. Gain a Dane as a friend, and you have a loyal friend for life.
What a man!!! Great stuff. Really enjoyed that!
Thanks for watching 😄🙌🏻
Such a young hero... RIP Thanks again for sharing this video.
the book about him is very interesting read
Ideal candidate for the commandos.
5:51 Lord Jellicoe made a derogative remark about Denmark. Lassen knocked him out.
Not the best thing to say to a man like Anders Lassen… 😅
Says a lot about Lassen - but even more about Jellicoe for not pressing charges - true gentleman spirit.@@UlyssesFiles
Yes agree. Just got on with business 👌🏻
@@carstenf279 Lassen would had kill in him the spot...
I just finished watching the film by Guy Ritchie.
Incredible. Amazing.
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Operation postmaster was executed without firing a single shot, there were no German armed soldier on Fernando Po, no female agent participated and there was no prior rescue mission.
The movie is very very loosely based on Operation Postmaster.
A great read is "Anders Lassen VC, MC, of the SAS" by Mike Langley 1988.
(Danish former Army Major serving in multiple International missions throughout the '90s - I thoroughly enjoyed this book).
Ty for the vid.
It’s a great book! 🍻
Thank you for another excellent and engrossing presentation!!! As I was growing up, this tough hero was an idol of mine. He along with Wing Commander Yeo-Thomas and several Resistance fighters were what I looked up to while my friends spoke of comic book heroes and sports players. I cannot express how much I enjoyed this video on this lesser known but shining warrior.
Thanks again Josie - you had a great cast of characters there to look up to. I only heard of Anders relatively recently - but what a character. Reminds me a lot of Blair Mayne
@OdysseusFiles Oh yes, I think Mayne and he were definitely cut from the same cloth. They perhaps would have never been appreciated if not for the times they found themselves in. Men such as them are what we need during war and we were blessed to have them. Thank you for all the time and dedication you put into your videos. We all sincerely appreciate it. 🙏
Yes, and we seem to have been blessed to have had quite a few like them. Just finishing off a thing on Carton de Wiart - another extremely interesting chap…
@@UlyssesFiles I will be looking forward to seeing it. Thank you for all that you do.
@@justjosie0107 Hi Josie have u seen the new one on Richard Burton the great 19th Century English explorer? Here: th-cam.com/video/RvBvxQ5zWac/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zX7NHzZMvyjoe1So
Very brave man,very respected.
Nutters like that are better on the crew than against it.He earned his medals tho..!
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Excelent presentation. I had never heard of Lassen. Great story. Thank you for sharing it. Greetings from Australia.
Glad you enjoyed it Elvira - happy new year 🍷🍾
Thank you for telling his story! I always wonder what he, and others like him, would have done in Civie Street had they survived the war. Having had the ultimate "Hit" Peace time would probably have been a real disappointment.
Thanks Anthony - yes I wondered the same.
My father was named after him, im named after him, and so are my boys.
You named multiple kids the same name, lol. You must love this dude
@@Truth-io5lzHe probably named them Anders and Lasse. Lasse is/was a common first name, just as Lassen is a common last name. Lassen basically mean Lasse's son, (søn), just in English,although Lassesen would be more correct. But many Danish surnames are like that.
My middle son is his named after him (British father, Swedish mother, so we wanted a Scandinavian Viking name)
Another wonderful video
Thanks again 😍
They should made movie abouth him..i love tv show abouth SAS
Interesting, I grew up in Denmark, went to school in Denmark, but only within the last few months have I heard about this hero. Many of my danish friends have never heard of him too.
There is a statue of him in Churchillparken in Copenhagen.
The upcoming movie "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" is loosely based on the 62 commandos. Lassen will be played by Alan Ritchson (Reacher), and he does look truly terrifying in the trailers! Can't wait!
Great video sir
Thanks so much 🙌🏻
Read about this man from Churchill’s Secret Warriors by Damien Lewis and The SBS In World II by Gavin Mortimer.
Anders Lassen is my favourite Victoria cross , did you read that book *on courage "
I’m not surprised - he’s such a legend. For my money he’s up there with the likes of Blair “Paddy” Mayne. “Anders Lassen VC the story of a courageous Dane” (1965), the biography by Suzanne Lassen - the English translation is a bit tricky to get hold of. Have you got it/read it?
Of course strictly speaking Paddy Mayne isn’t in the VC list. A travesty though.
@@UlyssesFiles I can't remember properly because I read it so long ago but he had a number of knife kills and was very good with a longbow, I'm not sure if he used one in theatre though. I haven't watched the video properly because we're getting shelled a bit but I will tmrw..cool channel. I have my own I you care for a look.
Ahh I see. I’ll take a look at your channel ☝🏻
You can put a link to your channel here? I can’t find it using your @name
Great content thanks 👍🏻
Thank you 😊🙌🏻
Nice 👍
Wow Now, that's a man with boles.
Excellent 😮
Thanks 😊
thank-you again. you have one on Ian Lapraik, SBS ?
Not yet - we will look into him now you mention him though 👌🏻
@@UlyssesFiles all I know was that he was incredibly fast runner even by 1970 standards and probably would have given the best a tough race. would truly appreciate it.
I was just looking him up and he definitely rings a bell 🔔😅… Interesting how he served with Lassen in the SAS/SBS and was involved in the Symi raid, amongst others. Will definitely be looking deeper now.. ☝🏻🙌🏻
@@UlyssesFiles I knew his daughter but she doesn't want to be known, so I am curious re:jock. sorry can't refer you.
My wife’s grandfather fort alongside him in the Sas and always spoke very highly of him and what an amazing leader he was, and that he would drive his jeep into hotel lobbies so that no other units would steal it
Thanks for this v interesting anecdote 🙌🏻
I was gonna say he seems like a Danish Paddy Mayne, but they covered that. Maybe he will be in season 2 of Rogue Heroes
Sounds like Lassen and Mayne were separated at birth
Bit of a bloody well hooligan if you ask me.
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Cool ❤
In his diary he wrote: "tonight I used the knife for the first time". After that the diary stopped.
☺️👌🏻
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He was actually in the SBS.
Hi, it’s a little more complicated than that. After sept 1942 in the aftermath of the Rhodes Raid, the SBS became part of the SAS. It was more or less independent again later.
Honary Australian by the looks of it
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The SAS colonel warning you Aussies about the WEF’ascists in your government and other western governments didn’t get much support so far by Aussies. Say No To WEF’ascism!
He was on the Shetland Bus crew with my Great Grandad.
The Shetland bus was between the UK and Norway. Anders was Danish.
Karl haushofer and his part Jewish son Albrecht were also in the resistance
Most the Danes were with the Germans and the SS in the “Viking “ division ?
As far as I could tell, over 6000 Danes (many of them actually ethnic Germans in Denmark) joined the Germans - and at least 1000 managed to reach the Allies and fight mainly with the British- as Anders Lassen did. It must also be said that many more Danes fought the Nazis in the Danish resistance.
Æret være hans minde. I sandhed en ægte dansk helt.
He wrote the book on who dares wins, wrnt down in a blaze of glory less than a month before the end of WW2, sadly
Sisu
Yes 🙌🏻
ADHD clearly. Comes handy in those situations.
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Sounds like more post WWII lingering Britsh propaganda to me. From what I heard Larsen was aristocracy, and aristocracy oftentimes received priviledged, false and or exaggered valor commendations.
It’s LASSEN. And in case of the VC no one is handed one without an act of selfless or insane valour. This guy was a bona fide Viking nutter
Major Lassen was in the SBS, attached to the SAS but SBS
Technically the SBS has been absorbed into the SAS at that time