The 25 pound howitzer, a beautiful piece of British artillery.
@generalpanzerfaust2387
2 жыл бұрын
The Gustav railgun, a beatuiful piece of German artillery
@grenville64
2 жыл бұрын
@@generalpanzerfaust2387 Didn't do them much good..... 😂😂
@generalpanzerfaust2387
2 жыл бұрын
@@grenville64 Karl Gerät?
@McRocket
5 жыл бұрын
I've always liked this scene. That 'clang' the empty shell cases make when they open the breeches has stayed with me all these years...not sure why. This was probably when I first began to realize how effective/horrible artillery can be. Thanks for posting this.
@m140i_james
3 жыл бұрын
As a proud Brit, I LOVE the sound from this clip. The firing of the 25 pounders and then the shell case ejection noise is superb. Always watch it with the volume turned up!
@jmac0414
12 жыл бұрын
Seeing the three gun battery of QF (Quick Firing) 25-pdrs in action, I can understand why the Germans accused the Royal Artillery Corps of secretly producing an "automatic" 25-pdr. It was common practice to get 8 shells or more off per minute.
@Kohl423
12 жыл бұрын
The British artillery were at that time masters of the creeping barrage. So much so that our own forces could advance almost regardless to how close the barrage actually was to them. As others have stated, the gunners had plenty of practice and experience.
@maththink3899
5 жыл бұрын
@@thewonderer9551 you are the asshole and a dumb one at that
@charleswindsor7835
5 жыл бұрын
@@thewonderer9551 we were and are bloody good at being arseholes when we want to be.
@danielorr8070
3 жыл бұрын
Wasn't it the aussies who's words where "You're only following a creeping barrage when you're taking friendly fire"
@robbillington1982
2 жыл бұрын
Still masters of war
@anthonywright6237
10 ай бұрын
@@charleswindsor7835a real man would not deny.. but a real man would also appreciate the very good where capable of
@funfamilyoutdooradventurei4059
2 жыл бұрын
The sound of the shell cases ejecting the breech is a thing of beauty.
@anthonywright6237
10 ай бұрын
For sure.. makes me want to listen over and over
@mechengineer4894
3 жыл бұрын
Proud to say that the Canadians were the first to develop the rolling artillery barrage with shells landing just in front of advancing troops during WW1. It helped break the stalemate of trench warfare.
@jaydenturrell5102
7 жыл бұрын
Never seen a creeping barrage in any other film.
@comensee2461
6 жыл бұрын
It seems to be just for show here because soldiers with radios are more effective than a creeping barrage so they can call in where the shells should hit exactly and how to adjust.
@MrBandholm
5 жыл бұрын
You can say that... You could also say that the barrage is taking care of potential infantry in the fields... But it looks great!
@lfc011
5 жыл бұрын
@Chenster24 INTERESTING
@abyssinia4ever
5 жыл бұрын
Sad thing is they used that tactic during the Second Boer War but didn't bother training their generals or artillery officers in its general use. So they forgot abut it and instead you get years of senseless slaughter.
@lfc011
5 жыл бұрын
@Chenster24 Thank fuck for the brits!
@DynamicsGPie
13 жыл бұрын
Pounders used were Irish Army kit - the only operational ones available when the film was being made. One of them was donated to the Canadian museum in Normandy recently - when they took receipt, they checked the carriage number and it was actually one of their own which was landed on D-Day and saw action.
@stevestruthers6180
5 жыл бұрын
One of my great uncles was in the Royal Canadian Artillery and he was there on D-Day. His war diary recounts how the guns in his area of operations were firing no less than 13,000 shells per hour at German-held positions in the hours after the infantry cleared Juno Beach and the artillery and other units were able to go further inland. I would hazard a guess that he was likely very well acquainted with the 25-pounder.
@billace90
7 жыл бұрын
That is an epic artillery barrage. So many batteries firing with almost symphonic synchonicity. Such heavy concentrated power, would certainly make any enemy to say their last prayers....
@thitran1362
6 жыл бұрын
later in the scene the anti tank position is still pretty much intact and destroy many British tanks on the convoy.
@sniper9786
5 жыл бұрын
Producer/Director - " So how many kilo explosives do you wanna use ?" Pyro expert - " YES !"
@armantalip4863
7 жыл бұрын
The best part of the movie the artillery support listen to those shells go I always turn the volume up on the home theater sounds awsome
@HowardHalifax
6 жыл бұрын
Arman Talip I love that metallic 'ding' as the spent shells are ejected. Beautiful.
@craiga2002
5 жыл бұрын
@@HowardHalifax 75% of the casualties on the battlefield are caused by artillery, and so little attention is paid to it on TV or movies.
@carloreneeventura8714
4 жыл бұрын
I doubt you would be saying that, if you were at the receiving end of that "beautiful music" for three days straight
@Rimasta1
5 жыл бұрын
Coming from an American artilleryman, the British have always had superb, world shattering artillery doctrine. So do the Russians. Kings of the Battlefield.
@HowardHalifax
4 жыл бұрын
All sides had their strengths.
@atomicexistentialism8428
3 жыл бұрын
And coming from a brit. We'd have never won the war without the sheer industrial might of your homeland!
@gabenewell3955
3 жыл бұрын
@@atomicexistentialism8428 and the Russians
@sniper9786
2 жыл бұрын
@@atomicexistentialism8428 And superb infantrymen support from British colonies.... Indian 🇮🇳 soldiers for example and the Gurkhas 🇳🇵
@atomicexistentialism8428
2 жыл бұрын
@@sniper9786 Certainly! India had a part in winning the war just as all the major powers did, as did Nepal and every country that fought alongside us! You chaps won the war with your blood sweat and tears, and have earnt our infinite respect!
@TheKezOss
12 жыл бұрын
You are correct 'relentless' the British artillery guns were used after their success in future wars by most allied armies. The canadians as a matter of fact were experts in artillery fire.
@stevestruthers6180
5 жыл бұрын
That's because the creeping barrage was invented by the Canadians and used to great effect during the battle for Vimy Ridge.
@williampatterson5067
5 жыл бұрын
This was absolutely the greatest artillery barage I have ever seen in a WWII movie. I remember the first time I saw it, just blew me away no pun intended...well maybe a little. Attenborough did a great job with this movie a little long like my comment but really good.
@7511232
13 жыл бұрын
This is the best arty in I ever seen in movies
@Tapmann
16 жыл бұрын
This scene is the most accurate depiction of the use of WW2 artillery that I've ever seen in a movie. Really awesome.
@TheKezOss
12 жыл бұрын
The "Creeping Barrage"..... What a sight. :D
@UtahMike41
15 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite scenes in this movie. The artillery fire and the impact of the shells were done very convincingly. Berlin1811 is right. It must have sucked to be a German and watch those shells get walked into your position knowing you had to stay there and take it. A Bridge Too Far, Patton, Saving Private Ryan and Band Of Brothers should be in every war movie buffs collection.
@sethkimmel7312
7 жыл бұрын
the germans were afraid of 2 things on the western front: American and British artillery, and CAS (close air support "the Jabos" as the Germans called it...)
@F4Wildcat
6 жыл бұрын
In 1944, german high command was convinced that the British had developed a fully automatic 25pounder gun. The british were just damn brilliant with their Field artillery in WW2. The americans had the best artillery overall, but when it came to creeping barrages, standing and boxing barrages, the british were masters
@craiga2002
5 жыл бұрын
@@F4Wildcat Not to mention the US development of 'Time on Target'...
@rutabagasteu
5 жыл бұрын
@@craiga2002 I know what that means having read a number of WW2. Books written right afterwards. I have met people who had no idea.
@yp3424
5 жыл бұрын
@@F4Wildcat Indeed. Their effectiveness was once more proved in 1982, when the British batteries successfully hammered the argentine positions near Port Stanley. It isn't too much to say that it literally caused the quick collapse of the arg. defence system,within few days. 🇬🇧
@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-
4 жыл бұрын
@@yp3424 So the same artillery depicted in this scene was utilised also in the falklands war? Wow I didn't know that, god help those argentines.
@MinnesotaEric
13 жыл бұрын
A Bridge too Far, The Blue Max, and Paths of Glory are in my opinion the three most impressive war movies ever made. This scene depicting the advancing British barrage that 30 Corps was to follow is simply impressive and illustrative how 30 Corps immediately got tangled up in their first contact with the Germans as they tried to enter Holland.
@smsteve888
13 жыл бұрын
Being on the receiving end of that, watching the shell hits creeping closer and closer, must be pants shittingly terrifying beyond words.
@northlightartists
13 жыл бұрын
What's great about this flick was that it was made in the pre-cgi era, so the filmmakers actually had to do things for REAL. Gives everything an authenticity. Today, they'd use cgi explosions that would have none of the same visceral menace.
@thebritish25
12 жыл бұрын
1. In the event that the enemy has laid traps i.e Mines the shells should in theory detonate them or if they have hidden troops. 2. for lowering moral the Germans can see it getting closer and closer it would have major effect on moral.
@danielcarr3578
6 жыл бұрын
XXX Corps giving the fascists a damn good kicking.
@craiga2002
5 жыл бұрын
And the National Socialists, too.
@thewonderer9551
5 жыл бұрын
Now they are getting the taste of their own medicine 🤣🤣🤣 Poor Allies 😂
@chrisholland7367
5 жыл бұрын
XXX corps were on a single track highway this first encounter with the german troops was just the start of what would be an extremely arduous race to rescue the doomed British 1st airborne soldiers at Arnhem.
@ronwm.dunster7374
12 жыл бұрын
How to lay a carpet!!! Class 101.
@lovemorembigi
14 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! The 25 Pounder was a magnificant artillery piece!!
@evsal8087
6 ай бұрын
"Artillery adds dignity, to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl." - Frederick the Great
@mwhyte1979
6 жыл бұрын
I would have sure hated to be one of those German Infantry in those woods.
@ScienceChap
3 жыл бұрын
At the end of WW2, the British Army consisted on 5 million men, of whom 1 million were Royal Artillery.
@Andy85uk
12 жыл бұрын
Re-occupied my arse. Ask a Dutchman who they'd rather have in their homes or their country, the Nazis or us their liberators. My grandfather, a Sergeant in Lt Col Frosts battalion, will never forget the welcome he received from them.
@john207100
7 жыл бұрын
2 para
@malafunkshun8086
4 ай бұрын
That moment in HellDivers 2 when you’re calling in all your strategems to take out Automaton positions….🤙🏼
5 жыл бұрын
All guns, commence firing!
@Firemedicbill911
5 жыл бұрын
We do fight well together, British, American, and Australia men! Thanks to all of you! !
@weejockpoopongmacplop6726
5 жыл бұрын
And Canadians!
@albertawildcat3164
3 жыл бұрын
Canadians are always ignored by the allies...but not by the enemy!
@brettmitchell6431
6 ай бұрын
New Zealand can’t be forgotten
@rredhawk
13 жыл бұрын
By this time in the war, I'm sure the Irish Guards had Sexton SP guns which mounted the same 25-pounder seen firing here. Limited budget and resources for such a movie as this means we only get to see the towed version firing, which is certainly impressive enough!
@I_SuperHiro_I
4 ай бұрын
That is…..that is just terrifying. I don’t even know what else to say. The shelling feels like it never ends…..but then it doesn’t ever end…..
@DetroitLove4U
16 жыл бұрын
One of the most riveting scenes of any war movie I've seen minus really graphic depictions. I got this film right away - it was one of the first DVDs I got!! Seen it a hundred times - great film.
@FHIPrincePeter
3 жыл бұрын
impressive display of a creeping barrage. Proud to say I earned my basic Gun's on the 25 pounder!
@EasyCompanyAirborne
14 жыл бұрын
hsy. Is that what they teach you in England? Australia and New Zealand were never under threat from Germany. They went in to help England, out of concern for that country. When the shoe was on the other foot, and Japan threatened Australia and New Zealand, the English "left them to it". The Amerians proved to be their true friends. In Vietnam, the friendship of the three countries stood true. As you said, England did not get involved as it was "unwinnable". Some friend to have!
@thebritish25
12 жыл бұрын
Oh the creaping barage is an age old tactic that was perfected in 1918. That should have been its effect on paper but in reality it is a whole different story.
@EasyCompanyAirborne
15 жыл бұрын
The fact is that the USSR and US won WW2. The USSR was largely supplied by the US, but also produced their own wonder weapons like the T34 tank. At the end of WW2, there were two great victors ready for the great contest to be number one. There was no question as to who would win, and final victory was awarded to the American people when the USSR lost the Cold War. Now we have a period of unprecedented peace lead by the true peace loving people on earth, the Citizens of these United States.
@EasyCompanyAirborne
15 жыл бұрын
Great, scarf. I am glad you said you had the biggest navy. A lot of people thought that, and you have confirmed it. However, the English cut and ran away from Japanese in the Pacific. They left Australia, India and New Zealand to face the Japanese. This was sheer cunningness. The poor Amerians had to come along. Where was England in Midway, in Letye, in Coral Sea? Nowhere. What a bunch of selfish sneaks. They turned up for the victory parade though.
@EasyCompanyAirborne
14 жыл бұрын
sailor. True. The Greeks were in North Africa. Brave guys. Respect!
@Dremeli
2 жыл бұрын
The best artillery barrage I have ever seen in movies, ever.
@SaftonYT
14 жыл бұрын
@EYOPASKAA You are so right. I agree completely -- I'm an American, but I'm not some rabid blind patriot fanboy who takes any chance to talk about how good the US of A is compared to "those darn pansy [insert nationality here]". Conversely, I'm sick of the people who leap on Americans like every single one of us is the scourge of the earth. Let's all get along, eh?
@EasyCompanyAirborne
15 жыл бұрын
I have studied American history in depth. WW2 was won mostly by the Americans. They won the great battles like Saipan and Tarawa by masterly strategy and great bravery. In every battle Americans took part in, a spendid Victory was achieved. The winning way has continued on in Korea, Vietnam, Cuba, Iran, Grenada, Colombia, Iraq and Afghanistan. The American courage and generalship is an awesome reminder to mankind what can be achieved by superior human beings. Respect all American citizens.
@EasyCompanyAirborne
15 жыл бұрын
The Americans helped out with the allied effort. They were in the war since 1937 helping the Chinese against the Japanese. When Germany attacked, there were the Americans again, providing intelligence services (Enigma), expertise, goods, and pilots in the Battle of Britain (the Few). Britain was saved by America. When the Australians were attacked in Singapore, the English cut and ran. The Americans helped again and saved Australia. Japan was beaten and China was saved. America saved everyone.
@tongferlion
3 жыл бұрын
artillery commander: how many rounds do you want the guns to fire? me: yes
@churchillburns
16 жыл бұрын
My Papa was a top turret gunner on a B-17. Shot down and spent 18 months in a POW camp. God love 'em!
@scarff94
15 жыл бұрын
a bridge too far is one of the greatest movies ever made definately top 5 of the best war films its amazing
@WendigoNights
14 жыл бұрын
I love that they're still wearing brodie helmets. They're my favorite kind.
@owner8515
12 жыл бұрын
My great grandfather was in the Royal artillery corps!
@EasyCompanyAirborne
13 жыл бұрын
@LIVERPOOLSCOTTISH Eddie Richenbacher is not merely the best pilot in WW1, he is arguably the best of all time. He won the Medal of Honor, the most prestigious award in the history of battle.
@EasyCompanyAirborne
15 жыл бұрын
scarff. You are misplaced. Iraq was a magnificent US victory which removed a despised despot. The Iraqi people are now living in peace, thanks to the valor and talent to the American people. In Afghanistan, the war is progressing nicely. The American GIs are now mopping up the last vestiges of resistance. Expect the victory parades and Wall Street tickertape parades early next year as the boys come home. God bless these United States of Americas and all noble American citizens.
@EasyCompanyAirborne
15 жыл бұрын
Fred Libby was an air ace in WW1, as were many other Americans. During WW2, many many British pilots were trained in the United States. There were far more experienced pilots there than in the UK. I think you know in anyway. Remember always that the United States won the war in Europe and elsewhere.
@cockneygeezer5944
7 жыл бұрын
START THE PURPLE
@EasyCompanyAirborne
14 жыл бұрын
machier. Absolutely. That is what the English are like. Even in Afghanistan, they are getting Afghans to stand between themselves and the Taliban. Then they have the cheek to call the sub standard. Most countries have learnt. Let the Brits (English) do their own fighting. After all the Brits and the English are the same. We do not call the Scots "Brits".
@renneabad03
15 жыл бұрын
nice movie, i want to download... the good thing of old ww2 movies, it's the number of troops and tanks, vehicles, etc... in 1960-70, it's much easier find ww2 equipment, than now... it's why i like these movies... lots of tanks, and soldiers...
@EasyCompanyAirborne
15 жыл бұрын
Liverpool. Also remember that if England was conquered, then it makes it easier for the US to concentrate on conquering Germany. Bases could be set up in Africa and Asia. The US would have avoided war with Japan. Singapore would then be under American control. The US and Canada could support the USSR in the east. Canada and the US could also free Norway and push down. The Atlantic and Pacific would be the open. Germany would then be surrounded. It would not be a priority to liberate England.
@mercenary90
14 жыл бұрын
@IkmalUSCG The barrage they're using is a walking barrage. They basically keep a line of explosions in front of friendly forces as they advance. This means that the barrage is actually moving forward over the German positions. If the Germans ran, it is likely that they would get hit by the barrage as it moved up. One of the most dangerous positions to be in during a barrage is standing, as you can get hit by shrapnel easily. Staying in their foxholes was probably best.
@Jeff55369
15 жыл бұрын
Hardly isolated and powerless... the US was giving supplies to the British for months before that and American pilots were flying during the BoB. The only reason why we waited until pearl harbor to "join" the war is because the administration at that time knew the war would not be popular with the American people until we were attacked. To sum it up, you can't point to one instance and say "this was the reason why the allies won" ... the fact is that it all had to work together to be a success.
@RedGuards
14 жыл бұрын
Can we all agreed that Germany was screw at 1941 for a) fighting a multi front war b) never finished off an enemy who was bound to make comeback, c) formaing an alliance with the Japanese who would eventually brought a new enemy to the war and d) for slacking off in its unit production therefore, no anti axis forces can be said to be the driving force in winning the war because germany was essentially putting itself in the worse situation possible
@993Yokohama
3 жыл бұрын
I once read a British Tanker write in '44 you traveled staggered and 300 meters apart. That way if Ole Colin rounds a corner and gets nailed by an 88 or enemy self propelled artillery there is warning and follow on forces have an opportunity to flank.
4 жыл бұрын
Start the purple! *START THE PURPLE!!!*
@omegaman196601
13 жыл бұрын
Compared to most movies, this one does a very good job of truly re-creating the historical facts of "Market-Garden". Read the book by Cornelius Ryan (published in 1974) and I'm sure you'll agree.
@transonicbuoy1
14 жыл бұрын
2nd Royal Tank Regt. Sound mix of Liverpool and Scotland. Challenger 2 tanks. US go on about the M1, but it can`t exist without UK Chobham armour. And it can`t exist without German 120mm guns. Still, Uncle Sam, all the way. Love you, and we both speak English.
@Roice-ht7rc
6 жыл бұрын
This the best artillery scene ever on all movies Second is the artillery scene also by the russians on the movie "White tiger"
@UtahMike41
16 жыл бұрын
This is a great movie. This particular shelling scene is the best one ever filmed. In my opinion.
@EasyCompanyAirborne
15 жыл бұрын
Exactly, scarf. We agree. The Germans were hardly a threat. Look! They sent one ship, the Bismarck, and the whole British Isles was trembling. The Americans had to face the might of the Japanese all alone. They didn't have one ship, but hundreds of major warships. The British navy ran like hell from the Japanese. Winters, Clark and co. mopped up the Germans in Europe. The real war was fought by US hero Douglas MacArthur, the Medal of Honor winner, with Nimitz, McCain and Halsey.
@Trashcansam123
13 жыл бұрын
I like this part the most. I just like seeing the explosions really. All that artillery, the whistling, the blast, the death. It's crazy but i like it.
@Talbot6832
16 жыл бұрын
The French and British first used it at the Somme actually. The assault on Vimy Risdge by the Canadians was a very well orchestrated and planned attack made by both British, French and Canadian Generals. It just so happens that the Canadians were used in bulk to attack the ridge. The French or British could have done it that time aswell, the Canadians weren't anything special.
@canbalciogluvb
2 жыл бұрын
Probably the best artillery barrage scene in movie History
@EasyCompanyAirborne
15 жыл бұрын
scarf. The Americans did send pilots in the Battle of Britain, like Billy Fiske, the most famous pilot in WW2. Churchill later called these American pilots "the Few". England could never have won WW2 without American leadership. Earlier on in the war, English generals could hardly match the German ones. When the greats like Winters, Clark, Bradley, Patton and Eisenhower came along, they showed leadership like had never been shown in Europe.
@8bitromania263
3 жыл бұрын
as a note, i went to the artillery reserve officers training school and i fired the 76 mm, 100 mm direct fire and 122 mm howitzer indirect fire, the sound of the projectile through the air is almost inaudible and projectiles are mostly supersonic...the hissing sound that you hear is done to induce fear and pshychosis into the infantry by inserting a copper wire when you screw the detonator into the warhead that would rotate with the projectile and make this annoying noise, was done ww2 and ww1 i think but modern warfare doesn't do this anymore, although i'm not sure i never went to war, but imprecise artillery mostly hit rate is 10%, so the rest is noise, pressure waves, dirt flying into the air, you don't want to be on the receiving end, will make people crazy
@EasyCompanyAirborne
15 жыл бұрын
I do not need to model myself on Model. A better example is Dick Winters, the man whose Easy Company defeated Model's troops. As for D-Day, the Americans carried out many D-Days in Okinawa, Iwo Jima, Saipan and other places. They certainly did not need the English - probably slowed Winters and Patton down.
@CMDRFandragon
15 жыл бұрын
That Arty to those Germans was like seeing a tornado coming at ur house.all they could do was sit and wait till they got pummeled
@Flashaman1845
13 жыл бұрын
@Rilurio Thats so very George Patton "A Legend in his own mind !!" In both Sicily and in Normandy the British were facing the brunt of German resistance. Patton was twice in the enviable position of facing little German opposition as in Sicily or mostly 2nd rate German units in Normandy. The British and Canadians had to contend with the majority of the best German Div's in normandy including the Elite Waffen SS Panzer Div's. Overwhelming airpower won Normandy not Patton!!
@CW-dl2dd
4 жыл бұрын
He had to face the Italians in Sicily. Sorry that was a joke
@HastyrWuulf
13 жыл бұрын
Lovely use of the "Creeping Barrage" Tactic, True it wastes Ammo, but is very effective.
@radekzabloudil6186
3 жыл бұрын
I have this movie on Blu-ray disc with director master audio (DTS-HD) and sound of firing and shell ejecting is brilliant on my 5.1 home theater aparature. I really love it.
@valentinius62
2 жыл бұрын
Death from a Distance. They did a pretty good job of mimicking the concussive effects if the exploding rounds when they were laying it on the PAKs in the forest.
@Captainkebbles1392
7 жыл бұрын
"this part we are on here, is the wide part "
@relentlessaddict98jm
12 жыл бұрын
Indeed they are, in fact this particular model proved so good it was still in service with many armies (including the British army) right up until the 60's - 80's. The Americans used this artillery gun in Vietnam and it proved decisive in most of the battlesit appeared in.
@TheNextBestName
16 жыл бұрын
another reason why artillery is the best unit period.
@EasyCompanyAirborne
13 жыл бұрын
@LIVERPOOLSCOTTISH I just think of all those brave American pilots. For example Hap Arnold was personally trained by Orville Wright, the first military aviator. In fact, he was the first to fly a plane - but I guess they don't tell you that in England. It is called tradition. American tradition. Son. It makes me weep with pride.
@fabricenouyrigat960
7 жыл бұрын
Fantastique séquence ! J'aime bien le cliquetis des douilles qui accompagne le mugissement des obus et les images des canons qui se mélangent sur la fin, quand la progression arithmétique du barrage d'artillerie atteint son paroxysme.
@bekhouwe8888
16 жыл бұрын
This is a Creeping Barrage also known as a Walking barrage used by the british army in world war 1. Artillery shoots and directly the infantry and armor move up behind the "destructive wall of artillery" Very effective to break trough
@imrankhattak2528
2 жыл бұрын
Deciding factor in any battle is undoubtedly "Artillery"
@YDDES
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the answer! I know quite a lot about tanks and aircraft of WW2, but have never studied artillery very much.
@EasyCompanyAirborne
15 жыл бұрын
I think there were a lot more than that. Anyway, it was about the quality of the Americans. They were mentors of the untrained English and Commonwealth pilots, due to their expertise.
@carlhungus89
15 жыл бұрын
What a lovely verbal abuse, love the language, the eloquent style and yet so insulting. Will copy /paste this and save it for future use.
@EasyCompanyAirborne
15 жыл бұрын
Mokoma Susi. The man in charge at My Lai was demoted to one star, and even stripped of his medal for heroism. Jimmy Carter later criticized those whp were considered traitors to the army. Men in the United States Army should never criticize their superiors. If the order is to act in a certain way, then soldiers must obey, or else they can face a drumhead court martail, which could even be followed by summary execution. It is unlikely a war crime happened. That is against US military doctrine.
@F22raptor272
13 жыл бұрын
squad member: "We need artillery support over here sir! squad leader: "Enemy activity, requesting a barrage" commander: "Roger that" "Artillery your area!"
@EasyCompanyAirborne
13 жыл бұрын
@LIVERPOOLSCOTTISH Be honest. England hands out awards like confetti. There are so many lords and ladies are sirs and stuff. Don't confuse these lightweight awards with the prestigious Medal of Honor gained on the battlefield. Anyway, someone got a VC for ordering a soldier to shift some boxes of ammunition in case the enemy attacked there. This is a colonial award given in many cases to officers. They would certainly not get the Medal of Honor for this.
@garden2010city
14 жыл бұрын
I have to admit that soldiers in the past had more courage than present ones. They didnt affraid about their lives when they had to face "crippling barrage" and present ones they complain just because of IEDs and flying bullets.I'm not trying to play as brave guy because I'm coward- if I could have been told to go for patrol ( not mention artillery barrage) I would just run for my life.
@EasyCompanyAirborne
14 жыл бұрын
@Allyness92. Bottom line. I have been to both Australia and New Zealand. The USA is the only country which cares about these two countries. Canada and England let them both down when it counted. However, Canada rushed of to help England whenever it was attacked. The people of Australia and New Zealand said to me that they will never forget the debt they owe to the American people. They also won't forget how countries like England and Canada abandoned them.
@EasyCompanyAirborne
15 жыл бұрын
bataan. 60,000 British/Commonwealth. Yes. British Generals, Indian Troops. The "forgotten bastards of Bataan" were Indians. As for WW2, the Americans turned up in 1937, when Europe was at peace. The war was already going on in Asia.
@Anekantavad
14 жыл бұрын
This scene always reminds me of when I was on the receiving end of a mistaken bombardment in the Canadian army during training. Only about a dozen or so shells landed, and (thank god) no one was hurt, but it was quite a ride! BANG! is not how I would describe it. THUD! or WHUMP! with the earth vibrating around you is more like it :-)
@SuperDarkSamurai1
14 жыл бұрын
"Volle Deckung!" *dashes for a foxhole* i think some of the german soldiers had the right idea to take cover, when they were watching the barrage move closer.
@AdrianDotis
15 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't say the Americans were the mentors to the Britsh. The RAF had already seen air combat in ww1 where the Americans had not
@Anullu22
13 жыл бұрын
Wow, the art to glorify a big defeat...... Responding to Montgomery's self serving claim that Arnhem had been a 90% success, the Prince of the Netherlands was more forthright: " My country", he told Cornelius Ryan, "can never again afford the luxury of another success."
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