They Kidnapped The SAS And FOUND OUT… (*ACTUAL FOOTAGE*)

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    On Monday September 19th, 2005 2 British operatives conducting covert surveillance in the hostile city of Basra, Iraq were taken prisoner of war. The operatives, compromised by a group of corrupt Iraqi police, were members of the British Army's Tier one unit, the 22nd SAS. Unleashing a swift response from their nearby fellow SAS Operators- who defied orders to stand down, to save their comrades.
    The rescue operation, a symphony of calculated maneuvers and strategic brilliance, showcased the unparalleled skills of the Special Air Service. Employing a combination of stealth, firepower, and tactical finesse, the rescuers penetrated enemy lines, navigating the labyrinthine urban landscape of Basra with the finesse of shadowy ghosts.
    Under the cover of darkness, the SAS operatives, once captives, found themselves at the heart of a well-coordinated extraction. The element of surprise shifted in their favor, turning the tide against those who sought to imprison them. In a seamless ballet of combat prowess, the rescuers swiftly neutralized threats, liberating their comrades and leaving a trail of bewilderment in their wake.
    The rescue of the captured SAS in Basra stood as a testament to the unwavering commitment and proficiency of these elite forces, underscoring their ability to triumph against adversity and emerge victorious even in the most challenging circumstances.
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  • @PopoMedic
    @PopoMedic  6 месяцев назад +439

    What story should I cover next? >:]

    • @atlanticancameos5131
      @atlanticancameos5131 6 месяцев назад +138

      Moscow theatre hostage crisis or the October 14th 1990 Delta Force HALO White House siege

    • @d.b.1176
      @d.b.1176 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@atlanticancameos5131 dang, good suggestion.

    • @Wellh0wrya
      @Wellh0wrya 6 месяцев назад +29

      Building #7

    • @jamesoshea580
      @jamesoshea580 6 месяцев назад +16

      Anything SAS.

    • @Kilo1158
      @Kilo1158 6 месяцев назад +27

      2017 Tongo Tongo Ambush

  • @330FoeSho
    @330FoeSho 6 месяцев назад +1652

    If I remember correctly, the British government and military command wanted to court marshal the SAS unit who performed the rescue. Upon learning of this, the ENTIRE SAS command sent them a letter stating that they would all resign simultaneously if the unit was punished.

    • @SvdSinner
      @SvdSinner 6 месяцев назад +357

      Amen. Telling an elite force of special operators that they can not save their own should be a punishable offense. This is precisely what these guys are designed to do.

    • @MichaelKng-fk5jk
      @MichaelKng-fk5jk 6 месяцев назад +19

      American media myth mate

    • @riverwashere_
      @riverwashere_ 6 месяцев назад +75

      @@MichaelKng-fk5jk yeah idk if this is true, but I know a similar thing did happen it was either SAS or Delta Force that went rogue and were facing court marshaling before their entire command threatened to resign. Saw it on this channel too I'm p sure

    • @MichaelKng-fk5jk
      @MichaelKng-fk5jk 6 месяцев назад

      @@riverwashere_ Not British. Nearest possible was the SAS D Sqn OC resigning/ sacked because of saying the D Sqn assault on the Argentine Mainland exocet base was suicide. Op got canned because it was suicide and the secret squirrels pulled a blinder on the exocet supply question

    • @RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus
      @RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus 6 месяцев назад +6

      @@MichaelKng-fk5jk how so?

  • @TThomas-si7yn
    @TThomas-si7yn 6 месяцев назад +2595

    You can just imagine those SAS boys saying, "Oy! Our mates are hostages...all respect, command, piss off...yeah?"

    • @carljansen3118
      @carljansen3118 6 месяцев назад +22

      😂😂😂😂

    • @prestonbuzzard7091
      @prestonbuzzard7091 6 месяцев назад +69

      I think that’s Australians

    • @dbz9393
      @dbz9393 6 месяцев назад +30

      They probably wouldn't have said anything as cartoonishly british as this guvna and just gone in quiet and got the job done.

    • @scotty7591
      @scotty7591 6 месяцев назад +92

      @@dbz9393they probably argued for a rescue, but upon realizing the command wouldn’t change their mind, they probably said understood and hung up the phone. Went to the team and said boys, command says it’s a no go on the rescue, but I’m going, you don’t have to come with me, and everyone stood up and went with him

    • @ar-sithf.austin3744
      @ar-sithf.austin3744 6 месяцев назад

      Wasn't their command it was about five levels above that that makes those calls. Dirtbåg politicians.

  • @jeff6601
    @jeff6601 6 месяцев назад +1076

    If I had a nickel for every time the British SAS went rogue and kicked ass, I'd have lots of nickels

    • @doom_pope
      @doom_pope 6 месяцев назад +39

      It is their MO, tbh

    • @hb1338
      @hb1338 6 месяцев назад +26

      There is very little history of SAS going rogue, it is not how they operate - discipline is vital in the the missions they undertake. Having said that, they are currently under investigation for their treatment of the locals in Afghanistan in 2011.

    • @sten4982
      @sten4982 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@hb1338that's SASR, the Australian version

    • @bruh-xp9zf
      @bruh-xp9zf 6 месяцев назад +69

      @@hb1338 bet you're fun at parties

    • @leodesalis5915
      @leodesalis5915 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@hb1338except they were literally created to cause hell deep behind enemy lines in the desert during ww2 operating off their own initiative and being given next to no standing orders besides go give the germans a headache.

  • @yorkshire_tea6875
    @yorkshire_tea6875 6 месяцев назад +1396

    The SAS were originally designed to operate fully independently for months on end making their own missions and objectives. Glad to see bureaucracy hasn't taken that completely away

    • @mrofnocnon
      @mrofnocnon 6 месяцев назад +9

      They are unable to do so. This would compromise the very foundation of the SAS.

    • @newton18311
      @newton18311 6 месяцев назад +9

      The boys always have a get out clause.

    • @nothotdog1488
      @nothotdog1488 6 месяцев назад +2

      Lmao 😅

    • @jkasaunder228
      @jkasaunder228 5 месяцев назад +3

      @@mrofnocnon Is what they want you to think. That's all anyone needs to know.

    • @chelsealouise3137
      @chelsealouise3137 5 месяцев назад +4

      @@jkasaunder228 it’s the truth my grandfather was SAS in WW2 he was left behind enemy lines and kicked ass got taken POW escaped and got home. He was awarded Victoria cross. These men had to rely fully on training and their instincts incredible men - just don’t make them like that anymore. My father certainly took after his, total machines.

  • @danw918
    @danw918 6 месяцев назад +1722

    From what I have read, there needs to be an honourable mention of our American friends, who offered to go in and cause all hell to get the Brits back. Very kind.

    • @Twizzzums
      @Twizzzums 6 месяцев назад

      I think people often forget that yeah they’re different units and militaries but all these tier 1 guys know each other and are friends. They work together a lot, so CAG probably was about as furious as the rest of the SAS. Nothing like a good old fashioned US/UK collab to smoke some terrorists

    • @Blaznchicken
      @Blaznchicken 6 месяцев назад +80

      Yea, was kinda surprised that wasn’t mentioned

    • @Connerbutlerracing28
      @Connerbutlerracing28 6 месяцев назад +61

      It’s because Britain’s a pal y’know

    • @dbz9393
      @dbz9393 6 месяцев назад +230

      when the lion roars, the eagle soars babyyy

    • @curedham2963
      @curedham2963 6 месяцев назад +73

      @@dbz9393thats a badass quote 🦅

  • @charliechristmas5147
    @charliechristmas5147 6 месяцев назад +265

    Heard a funny quote a while back when the Delta Force stated they were ‘second to none’.
    The SAS put a sign on their barracks…..’NONE’

    • @Memento_Mori3210
      @Memento_Mori3210 5 месяцев назад +13

      No it was SEALs

    • @jp-ty1vd
      @jp-ty1vd 5 месяцев назад

      either way, the SAS's response was legend. @@Memento_Mori3210

    • @ianpodmore9666
      @ianpodmore9666 5 месяцев назад +18

      It was actually SEALS and Royal Marines I believe.

  • @Mott2
    @Mott2 6 месяцев назад +337

    SAS receives orders to stand down. SAS laughs as there is no way they are leaving their brothers behind. True bad asses and heroes!

    • @RuiLuz
      @RuiLuz 6 месяцев назад +13

      As it should be, brothers come first.

    • @Mott2
      @Mott2 5 месяцев назад +3

      Amen.@@RuiLuz

    • @kristiannoel4866
      @kristiannoel4866 5 месяцев назад

      I'm guessing thier exact response was unrepeatable on RUclips.

  • @Theideaspectrum
    @Theideaspectrum 6 месяцев назад +110

    “It's a mistake to push a man to violence when violence is what he has dedicated his life to perfecting. “

  • @rwdchannel2901
    @rwdchannel2901 6 месяцев назад +555

    In the 1991 Gulf War there was an SAS soldier who got stranded deep in Iraq and walked out of there over 100 miles back to friendly troops.

    • @ashjonah32
      @ashjonah32 6 месяцев назад +129

      Chris Ryan - the only man to escape the operation Bravo Two Zero. I’d reccomend everyone to read his book “The One That Got Away”. He got separated from the rest of the group and trekked across the Iraq desert. He became so delirious from thirst he unknowingly drank the run off water from a chemical plant which burnt his mouth and lips. But he made it to the border and survived more than a few close calls on his own being hunted.

    • @rickybojangles162
      @rickybojangles162 6 месяцев назад +29

      ​@@ashjonah32agreed. Have read the book, it's absolutely nail biting the whole way through. What a man, really... What. A. Man.

    • @jamjardj1974
      @jamjardj1974 6 месяцев назад +29

      300 miles. He actually walked west and crossed into Syria.

    • @traiyer2508
      @traiyer2508 6 месяцев назад +17

      @@ashjonah32there’s also the book bravo two zero by Andy Mcnab. It details when him and a couple of his troops got caught during that mission. They weren’t exactly happy that Chris got away and semi blamed him for turning his back. A great read and different perspective.

    • @jameswells554
      @jameswells554 6 месяцев назад +3

      ​@@ashjonah32Yeah, I read that back in 97 while at LRSLC. I hope he didn't die from cancer after drinking that effluent from the power station. Talk about desperate.

  • @TorquilBletchleySmythe
    @TorquilBletchleySmythe 6 месяцев назад +178

    Delta Force is the US equivalent of the British SAS, not the other way round. SAS were formed in 1941 during the British North Africa Campain in WW2

    • @afsoccommando
      @afsoccommando 5 месяцев назад +53

      As an American I approve this message. Col. Charlie Beckworth was with the 22nd SAS and was so impressed he based the complete Delta program on the SAS selection and Sq. Concept. Not sure who is better and don't give a damn. The guys in Delta I met had the utmost respect for SAS/SBS and said they were cut from the same cloth and actually not a lot of difference between them. They of course all talk shit about each other but would run and gun with any of them!

    • @TorquilBletchleySmythe
      @TorquilBletchleySmythe 5 месяцев назад +26

      @toddfagan4970 a man who understands. My comment was never about superiority, it was about respecting the origins.

    • @adrianbland7656
      @adrianbland7656 5 месяцев назад +3

      Delta force doesn't come close or seal team, sorry

    • @afsoccommando
      @afsoccommando 5 месяцев назад +12

      @@adrianbland7656 Sorry,you are wrong. Delta is at the same level as the SAS. They have skills of the trade they are better at and the SAS has skills they are better at. Having worked with all 3 groups, (never worked with the SBS) this has been said to me by both groups. Delta does have much better funding which helps them get more training. SAS is really good at thinking outside the box since they don't get all of the funding and make due with what they have. Both groups have worked extensively with each other for the last 20 years and taught each other lessons learned from past operations and training. SAS wrote the book on counter terrorism, but that doesn't mean others can't learn. The dick swinging contest is done by civilians, the team guys just bust each others balls and have respect for each other. The ONLY thing I will say the SAS is absolutely better at (and it has to do with British law) is they Rarely if ever talk about their experiences when they leave the service. Delta guys do talk, not specifics but they do talk much more about the experiences they have had then SAS lads.

    • @johndfc4647
      @johndfc4647 5 месяцев назад +4

      As a UK civilian, I look from the outside and think , our special forces are part of a special forces family . That family is basically UK USA and commonwealth, I think they all respect each other , train together and would think nothing about helping each other . I could imagine there is banter between all of the different countries but also massive respect . I wouldn't ignore the nato countries sf as well because they must also be part of the distant family . I salute them all.

  • @fredblogs
    @fredblogs 6 месяцев назад +115

    Us Brits have always been proud of ALL our service men & women but especially the SAS & SBS. Bless them all. And a big thank you to our American cousins who offered to step in.

    • @tannerbanner1660
      @tannerbanner1660 2 месяца назад

      Hey I’m confused when did Americans step to help since I can’t find any information about that?

  • @reynossa3187
    @reynossa3187 6 месяцев назад +556

    SAS are no joke, they might be the most elite modern soldiers, some of their feats are absurd.

    • @Jake-pm3pz
      @Jake-pm3pz 6 месяцев назад +88

      Their basically the og’s of special operations, Delta was modelled on them

    • @rc59191
      @rc59191 6 месяцев назад +22

      ​@@Jake-pm3pz the Germans surprisingly are the ones that created the first modern special operations organization. The SAS were modeled after those German airborne commandos in World War II.

    • @LeeXRV
      @LeeXRV 6 месяцев назад +62

      @@rc59191what evidence do you have to support this claim? The British Royal Marine Commandos were formed in 1664. Also and finally the world recognises the British Special Air Service as the first special forces unit ever created.

    • @ODST88
      @ODST88 6 месяцев назад +7

      Special Forces traces its lineage to the First Special Service Force (FSSF), constituted on July 5, 1942. A combined U.S. and Canadian unit, the FSSF was originally formed to conduct unconventional warfare in Nazi-occupied Norway.

    • @rc59191
      @rc59191 6 месяцев назад +11

      @@LeeXRV lol dude you really think people nowadays are gonna credit World War II era Germany as the creators of modern special operations? All you got to do is look for yourself also the Royal Marine Commandos aren't considered "special forces" if that's the case then the Romans got them beat since they're the first ones that I'm aware of that used Marines. Another thing I'd like to point out that a lot of the higher ups in the United Kingdom were against the creation of commandos and the SAS since they have considered it to be ungentlemanly warfare and that mindset goes all the way back as far as the French and Indian War.

  • @Cysticspyke
    @Cysticspyke 6 месяцев назад +30

    People not to piss off:
    1. Your dentist
    2. Your lawyer
    3. The SAS

  • @theboyj26
    @theboyj26 6 месяцев назад +108

    *Iraqi soldiers try to capture British soldier
    The SAS: A bit rude innit

    • @redclayscholar620
      @redclayscholar620 6 месяцев назад +7

      Negotiating Officers: "If you don't mind we'll have our mates back and you lot can toss off."

  • @RecklessInternetting
    @RecklessInternetting 6 месяцев назад +342

    Being an Australian - and by proxy, a subject of His Majesty - I know that if you can see an SAS operative, it's already too late for you.

    • @j.ritter619
      @j.ritter619 6 месяцев назад +10

      What are you talking about, my guy lol? You won't even see them lmao!😂

    • @RecklessInternetting
      @RecklessInternetting 6 месяцев назад +24

      @@j.ritter619 if you're lucky, you won't see them. If you do see them, you're soiling yourself beforehand. This will rob you of whatever dignity you had in death.

    • @j.ritter619
      @j.ritter619 6 месяцев назад +15

      @@RecklessInternetting I mean, could you imagine? Imagine you've done f'd up and you accidentally make eye contact with one of them? Right there and then, you realize that you literally have seconds to live? Jesus! Gives me damn goosebumbs just thinking about it lol.

    • @RecklessInternetting
      @RecklessInternetting 6 месяцев назад

      @@j.ritter619 in Australia their identities are hidden while they are in active service. I assume the British have the same rule since their SAS trained our SAS.
      I affectionately call them out "war-crimes unit," because what they're about to do to you is probably banned, somewhere. Too bad there will be no witnesses.

    • @mitchmitting102
      @mitchmitting102 6 месяцев назад +6

      Streuth mate, I wouldn't fuck with an SAS or ASAS

  • @just9911
    @just9911 6 месяцев назад +22

    Command - “you are to stand down and not go after your missing comrades in arms”
    SAS guy - “repeat your last, you are coming in broken and stupid”

    • @BipoIarbear
      @BipoIarbear Месяц назад

      Like the sentiment , I'm gonna be a little bit picky tho , never say repeat on the net , "say again over" repeat is a word easily an quickly translated say again can be interpreted many different ways in other languages 😬

  • @erlstone
    @erlstone 6 месяцев назад +101

    My father was SAS... (Vietnam - Aussie)... makes me proud... nice vid, thank you.

    • @rc59191
      @rc59191 6 месяцев назад +4

      That's really cool I've always been fascinated by the Australian and New Zealand SAS and SASR.

    • @hb1338
      @hb1338 6 месяцев назад

      @@rc59191 Especially Ben Roberts-Smith

    • @sten4982
      @sten4982 6 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@rc59191don't be our SASR got done for war crimes in Afghanistan

    • @loganbaileysfunwithtrains606
      @loganbaileysfunwithtrains606 6 месяцев назад +2

      As an American, thank your dad for his service for me. Vietnam was a bad conflict with good intentions but it would’ve been worse had we not had friends like the Aussies and the Koreans.

    • @sten4982
      @sten4982 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606 the SASR were cool then but now they are known as war criminals. Just saying....

  • @ImPacosTacos
    @ImPacosTacos 6 месяцев назад +185

    Well hello there.... Whats this special little present all wrapped and waiting for me??? Always a great day when Popo Medic uploads, thanks for all the hard work.

    • @PopoMedic
      @PopoMedic  6 месяцев назад +26

      Thank you haha

    • @Wyomingchief
      @Wyomingchief 6 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@PopoMedicit was a great morning, I slept in and then I got a notification that you posted right as I was waking up. Nothing better to watch when I'm enjoying my morning coffee

    • @John_Connor556
      @John_Connor556 6 месяцев назад

      @@WyomingchiefI want to move to Wyoming badly, in due time 🦅🤙

  • @CorundumDevil
    @CorundumDevil 6 месяцев назад +12

    Politico: "You weren't supposed to do that."
    SAS: *"When it's you, we'll keep that in mind."*

  • @KP-uh5ju
    @KP-uh5ju 6 месяцев назад +8

    Imagine being told from up top in the government to stand down and just being like "nah"

  • @cowetareserve
    @cowetareserve 6 месяцев назад +316

    Always a great day when there’s a PopoMedic video to remind you that you are more than what you think you’re capable of.
    Hats off to the Specials who brought their buddies home. This was RAD!

    • @RuminatingWizard
      @RuminatingWizard 6 месяцев назад +2

      Some people are

    • @svatrocity8858
      @svatrocity8858 6 месяцев назад +3

      Agreed a great rescue so happy they were able to get those guys out, hats off !

    • @cowetareserve
      @cowetareserve 6 месяцев назад +5

      @@RuminatingWizard everyone is more capable than they are now.
      I wasn’t born knowing EVERYTHING and could probably live three lifetimes and still not have learned even a THIRD of all the learnable things.
      Stay humble; ask questions; apply discipline.
      BE FREE.

    • @SuperUAP
      @SuperUAP 6 месяцев назад

      Joe Biden will trade you a nuclear arms dealer for a basketball player

    • @raysandrarexxia941
      @raysandrarexxia941 6 месяцев назад

      @@cowetareserve No I'm not, I'm useless

  • @fredschriks8554
    @fredschriks8554 6 месяцев назад +101

    One of the best channels on RUclips.

    • @PopoMedic
      @PopoMedic  6 месяцев назад +14

      Daww

    • @adambane1719
      @adambane1719 6 месяцев назад

      Hahahahahahahahaha..... Nope !

    • @fredschriks8554
      @fredschriks8554 6 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@adambane1719Oh i'm sorry we don't do incest here. So you need to find some place else.

  • @wolvves4293
    @wolvves4293 6 месяцев назад +47

    Please do The Mad Trapper of Rat River. Crazy story, first manhunt in history to involve an aircraft, flown by WW1 fighter ace Wop May. The Trapper climbed a vertical mountainside to escape the RCMP, he wore his snowshoes backwards and doubled back over his tracks to confuse those following him. He survived being blown up inside his cabin, and hiked through blizzards so bad that the native americans assisting the RCMP couldnt even move through. While he was eventually shot and killed, his identity still remains unknown.

  • @kiwi_comanche
    @kiwi_comanche 6 месяцев назад +14

    This happened to a couple of regular army lads that took a wrong turn here in Northern Ireland. They were beaten to death. We will remember Them.

    • @joshuablair252
      @joshuablair252 6 месяцев назад +4

      Wow I just looked that up. 1988, the corporal killings

    • @kiwi_comanche
      @kiwi_comanche 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@joshuablair252 Yessir. Damned shame.

    • @ORIGINOLINDIVIDUAL
      @ORIGINOLINDIVIDUAL 6 месяцев назад +6

      They were beaten then shot, Corpral Howes & Corpral woods. RIP.

    • @kiwi_comanche
      @kiwi_comanche 6 месяцев назад +1

      @ORIGINOLINDIVIDUAL With their own sidearms too.

  • @d3adlyz3bra
    @d3adlyz3bra 6 месяцев назад +54

    leaving a teammate would be an unlawful order.....

  • @luimackjohnson302
    @luimackjohnson302 3 месяца назад +3

    Brilliant UK's SAS rescue mission! I salute you all! Greetings from Madang, Papua New Guinea!

  • @RP-ks6ly
    @RP-ks6ly 6 месяцев назад +16

    I like how these guys told the brass to pound sand and went and got their team mates.

  • @SteveWalkey
    @SteveWalkey 6 месяцев назад +62

    Every SAS story I've ever heard has been total badassery. Who Dares Wins, indeed. 🇬🇧

    • @splatninja9447
      @splatninja9447 6 месяцев назад +6

      You boys have one helluva task force there.

    • @rickybojangles162
      @rickybojangles162 6 месяцев назад +9

      ​@@splatninja9447we're incredibly proud of our SAS. Arguably one of, if not the best SF in the world, along with our American brothers.

    • @Gunmannn.
      @Gunmannn. 5 месяцев назад +3

      @@rickybojangles162along with our American brothers? Nothing compares to UKSF.

    • @rickybojangles162
      @rickybojangles162 5 месяцев назад

      @@Gunmannn. I did say we're one of the, if not the best. Alongside our American brothers, and the NZ special forces. I've seen SAS guys say the exact same thing

    • @MCD10000
      @MCD10000 5 месяцев назад

      and every single story i have hear has one thing in common, load entry, so I think they should have another motto, "Fuck it, Load entry"

  • @sethdunlap9868
    @sethdunlap9868 6 месяцев назад +84

    I've noticed that a lot of the best military stories start off with the soldiers/ Marines ignoring orders and executing the plan anyways

    • @fredblogs
      @fredblogs 6 месяцев назад

      That’s because as recent news clearly shows our government is run by incompetent IDIOTS.

  • @goodshipkaraboudjan
    @goodshipkaraboudjan 6 месяцев назад +50

    Been around a few SASR/NZSAS/SAS people in personal life and work. The last people you'd want to mess with and very unassuming. They're not Hollywood types.

    • @ravener96
      @ravener96 6 месяцев назад +6

      Most people that have met SOF guys seem to say the same. They seem pretty unassuming.

    • @swaggadash9017
      @swaggadash9017 6 месяцев назад +12

      I met my friend's dad who was SAS and you would never guess it. Tall, skinny and the nicest guy you could possibly talk to, he also never talked openly about being SAS other than confirming it if someone asked. I always thought he was literally the coolest person ever when I was younger.

    • @splatninja9447
      @splatninja9447 6 месяцев назад +7

      My uncle was a beret( I'm American) I've seen him angry exactly one time in my thirty years. It was the scariest look I've ever seen. Otherwise the man was sweet as could be, you'd never guess he has rivers of blood on his hands.

    • @jgillingham010270
      @jgillingham010270 6 месяцев назад +1

      Agreed

    • @frank.bullitt
      @frank.bullitt 3 месяца назад +1

      Very good family friend was SASR in Vietnam. One of the most kindest men I know, possibly one of the scariest also

  • @No1harris_98
    @No1harris_98 6 месяцев назад +116

    These videos truly make me proud of my nationality! 🇬🇧 (Also huge respect to the Americans)

    • @monkeyball9223
      @monkeyball9223 6 месяцев назад +5

      Love you too bro ✊🏼

    • @bobby9192
      @bobby9192 6 месяцев назад +4

      🇬🇧 🇺🇸

    • @No1harris_98
      @No1harris_98 6 месяцев назад +3

      @@bobby9192 indeed

    • @No1harris_98
      @No1harris_98 6 месяцев назад +3

      @@monkeyball9223 big respect fr

    • @sillywoman62
      @sillywoman62 4 месяца назад +1

      Thank you ❤

  • @OJsLeftGlove
    @OJsLeftGlove 6 месяцев назад +16

    It's getting harder and harder to tell the difference between 2005 Iraq and current day London...

    • @LeeXRV
      @LeeXRV 6 месяцев назад

      Odd post, care to elaborate (I’m a Londoner)

    • @OJsLeftGlove
      @OJsLeftGlove 6 месяцев назад

      @@LeeXRV Mostly the large groups of military aged men carrying Islamist flags while intimidating and attacking anyone who doesn't fall in line...

  • @mattmaker2327
    @mattmaker2327 6 месяцев назад +32

    It would be great to see a video of yours about the first joint operation between the SAS and the SBS - it was a hostage rescue in Sierra Leone, there's a brilliant book about it by Damien Lewis called Operation Certain Death. It's an amazing story.

    • @russelldavis8415
      @russelldavis8415 6 месяцев назад +2

      Like all stories you don’t get all the facts.

    • @mattmaker2327
      @mattmaker2327 6 месяцев назад

      @@russelldavis8415 is it State Random Musings That Ultimately Mean Sod All day and no one told me??

    • @mrh678
      @mrh678 5 месяцев назад

      Yeah that was crazy. Know a couple of the captured.

  • @warrenb8228
    @warrenb8228 6 месяцев назад +45

    POG higher up: “Stand down, do not engage.”
    SAS: “I would love to, but no.”
    (I assume they’re overly polite)

    • @pennypenguin15
      @pennypenguin15 6 месяцев назад +10

      More like SAS; *shrgg, no copy i repeat no copy, entering a tunnel*

    • @ifv2089
      @ifv2089 6 месяцев назад

      It was a section of fusiliers from 2rrf c company with two sas guys who were first to respond, pretty much as soon as contact was heard on the net, was as quickly as qrf responded.

  • @DistortedCulture
    @DistortedCulture 6 месяцев назад +15

    Love this. Much respect to this band of brothers. Everyone needs friends like these.

  • @johnclancy18
    @johnclancy18 6 месяцев назад +48

    always a good day when popo uploads, so happy.

  • @fullmindstorm
    @fullmindstorm 6 месяцев назад +9

    "He Who Dares Wins" They stayed true to their moto.

  • @theminutemen1275
    @theminutemen1275 6 месяцев назад +14

    When SAS doesn't obey leadership and comes after you - you know you screwed up. That sound you didn't hear, is your life being snatched

  • @shermansquires3979
    @shermansquires3979 6 месяцев назад +13

    Delta is literally the American version of the SAS, not the other way around!

    • @Memento_Mori3210
      @Memento_Mori3210 5 месяцев назад +3

      No its not the SAS IS the British version of Delta. Both works out

    • @Dismay992
      @Dismay992 5 месяцев назад

      Is it really that hard for Brits to get over themselves? Every Special Forces video on youtube always has those Brits who can't help themselves but chatter about the SAS. Delta and SAS train together and exchange operators, so yes, SAS is the equivalent of Delta and vice versa.

  • @Biggunz249
    @Biggunz249 6 месяцев назад +10

    I love these damn mini documentaries! You hit on all the important information and get straight to the point. Keep it up man, you’re killing it with these videos!

  • @terrielb1944
    @terrielb1944 6 месяцев назад +11

    Great mini doc as always. Thank you for your service.

  • @ajjimenez8701
    @ajjimenez8701 6 месяцев назад +2

    Some of the best vids on the net these here. Infrequent but regular enough that the thumbnails get me giddy. The introductory sequence beginning with the date, the pertinents to follow, the music, the narrative style, its damn near perfect. Keep me comin' mate!

  • @slutmagic383
    @slutmagic383 6 месяцев назад +8

    The cinematic experience watching your videos gives me chills in a good way.

  • @usedjoe5464
    @usedjoe5464 6 месяцев назад +5

    These tracks you put over the stories go so damn hard

  • @unbekannternutzer852
    @unbekannternutzer852 6 месяцев назад +9

    Your editing is on another level, well done Sir!

  • @bapojean5981
    @bapojean5981 6 месяцев назад +2

    Your videos get me so pumped up, I get chills.

  • @davidyates1299
    @davidyates1299 5 месяцев назад

    Utterly brilliant video as ever Popo - thank you. Your 80's electronica just makes it...

  • @SuperDiablo101
    @SuperDiablo101 6 месяцев назад +8

    Shout-out to you and your channel I'm glad you went back the channels roots because i was getting concerned with how it was going but this...this is what your content about
    Best of luck

  • @lnproductions3227
    @lnproductions3227 6 месяцев назад +3

    I really enjoy watching your videos! It's a very interesting way to learn about Military History and events but also to hear cool stories. Keep up the incredible work and Thank You for your Service

  • @redious5500
    @redious5500 6 месяцев назад +10

    This guy has the most banger fucking intros ever

  • @jesusperez2694
    @jesusperez2694 6 месяцев назад +1

    I don't care how long or how shorts these videos are. They are a great watch and really put u in sense of it all.

  • @SI-Hobbs
    @SI-Hobbs 6 месяцев назад +7

    Anyone else bust out laughing and say out loud "They're so f*cked!" after hearing that they captured 2 SAS Operators?

    • @dchiznit209
      @dchiznit209 6 месяцев назад +3

      I was thinking Key’s “You done f**ked up A-A-Ron!”

  • @panchochapperon1697
    @panchochapperon1697 6 месяцев назад +3

    Insane video as always. These are exceptional human beings and these videos motivate me to sign up for another contract. God bless from America

  • @kenxiong6830
    @kenxiong6830 6 месяцев назад

    Always an entertaining time when PopoMedic puts up a video!!! Thanks

  • @rovermiles1
    @rovermiles1 6 месяцев назад +2

    Dude, your stories are freaking awesome!!!

  • @PepperDog76
    @PepperDog76 6 месяцев назад +8

    Love the mini-docs! These are awesome. The death of Brian Wells, the poor guy with the bomb strapped around his neck and forced to commit a robbery would make a great doc in your style.

    • @John_Connor556
      @John_Connor556 6 месяцев назад

      That was a wild & tragic one indeed.

  • @chocolatefrenzieya
    @chocolatefrenzieya 6 месяцев назад +7

    Nothing but respect for our comrades over seas. Bad ass boys.

  • @warweaponx6629
    @warweaponx6629 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great job! Enjoyed this one immensely. “Who Dares Wins” 💪

  • @billp3310
    @billp3310 6 месяцев назад +2

    Popo does it again. Engaging subject, amplifying music, excellent narration. Who else wants to see some longer form videos? 30min? Hour long? Hell yea

  • @timpayne1057
    @timpayne1057 6 месяцев назад +19

    Awesome story and video. It goes to show how politicians always get in the way.

  • @MrVangboi05
    @MrVangboi05 6 месяцев назад +6

    These were brothers in combat... ain't no way in hell a bunch of old cronies thousands of miles away can tell them to not do anything to help their fellow soldiers in need.

  • @hilltonia133
    @hilltonia133 6 месяцев назад

    Hell yeah, brother. These videos get better every time!

  • @Pepto8ismol
    @Pepto8ismol 6 месяцев назад +3

    Everyone has a plan until their entire building is leveled like a jenga tower.

  • @budder2970
    @budder2970 6 месяцев назад +6

    If you train men to be willing to sacrifice their lives for one another, don't be surprised when they are willing to sacrifice their career or risk imprisonment for eachother.

  • @minahanjj
    @minahanjj 6 месяцев назад

    Love these videos, great channel, incredible story, keep them coming!!!

  • @ChubakaSteven
    @ChubakaSteven 6 месяцев назад

    I was just thinking about your videos today and work randomly and look at what pops up! I've said it a handful of times on other videos but I think you're doing great in this niche. The music really adds a lot too, fyi! Keep up the great work bro!

  • @kevinfield2162
    @kevinfield2162 6 месяцев назад +10

    Their badge motto is 'who dares wins'. If you expect them to follow order in a situation like this you are somewhat mistaken. The whole unit is based on David Sterling and Paddy Maynes inability to follow orders!

    • @RocketPropelledWombat
      @RocketPropelledWombat 5 месяцев назад

      The only other option is to wait two years for a bunch of spineless incompetent wetbags at Whitehall to make a "decision".

  • @SSweaty
    @SSweaty 6 месяцев назад +12

    Literal "Who Dares Wins" 🗡

  • @Jive.
    @Jive. 6 месяцев назад

    I legit am always checking your channel for a new post. They are that good 👊🔥

  • @MrRhino10
    @MrRhino10 6 месяцев назад

    Another good doco. Thanks Mate

  • @simonbrogden9994
    @simonbrogden9994 6 месяцев назад +5

    Proud to be British ! Well done lads.

  • @jaspersmith5748
    @jaspersmith5748 5 месяцев назад +3

    Story telling, visuals, comedic quips, music…..this is some high quality shit right here. I dig this series, keep’em coming!

  • @southwestxnorthwest
    @southwestxnorthwest 6 месяцев назад

    Damn Popo, that entry was off the hook. The graphics and music were something else; you're forging new paradigms for content creators to follow with your content.

  • @kylemckeon1
    @kylemckeon1 6 месяцев назад +1

    These videos are well done and very informative. Keep it up Popo Medic.

  • @Zedament
    @Zedament 6 месяцев назад +4

    This is what I love ❤️ Thank you

  • @NoLifeStack
    @NoLifeStack 6 месяцев назад +16

    the second you hear rogue mission you know all these men trusted each other with no hesitation

  • @lionross7131
    @lionross7131 6 месяцев назад

    Every video you release is chefs kiss love it m8

  • @mooseing22
    @mooseing22 5 месяцев назад

    The soundtrack of this documentary is superb. I put it through my Sony 5.1 on to my 65' TV. It really compliments each scene. Perfection. Thanks for this.

  • @iCantEvenButtonsGaming
    @iCantEvenButtonsGaming 6 месяцев назад +8

    THIS is the only reason I would ever enlist.
    If to ever be around a bond so strong as brothers in arms.

  • @Jake-pm3pz
    @Jake-pm3pz 6 месяцев назад +37

    The two guys who got captured were actually SRR not SAS, but the SAS did the hostage rescue

    • @ifv2089
      @ifv2089 6 месяцев назад +1

      Which telic was this? 6 or 7 is what I remember so long ago not sure now lol
      But definitely mate it was sas in Basra Palace at the time, and the two guys snatched were blades. I know there was a guy on srr briefing showed that incident footage as if it was them so I'm not surprised that was story now.

    • @parkgate-ub1ey
      @parkgate-ub1ey 6 месяцев назад +3

      They where sas , one was a jock that was an instructor on the TV programme who dares wins

    • @MaxKingsley72
      @MaxKingsley72 6 месяцев назад +1

      Crazy how u can make a public comment when it’s public knowledge that they were SAS, ur full of shite

    • @krungstar4541
      @krungstar4541 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@ifv20896

    • @davidyates1299
      @davidyates1299 5 месяцев назад

      @@parkgate-ub1ey Is that actually true though? Seems a lot of ex-22 guys called him out on that and alleged bullsh*t....

  • @BootneckAlphaKilo
    @BootneckAlphaKilo 6 месяцев назад

    Good to see another solid vid from you Popo. Always very energising and entertaining. Love from 🇬🇧
    - former Royal Marine

  • @shaunald
    @shaunald 6 месяцев назад

    Nice . I just checked the channel yesterday to make sure I hadn't missed one. 👌

  • @diamondderek848
    @diamondderek848 6 месяцев назад +4

    Within the rules of engagement no trooper or allied Sf is left behind.

  • @Marcos_Vermanos
    @Marcos_Vermanos 6 месяцев назад +49

    The Brits have the most badass special forces, change my mind

    • @rinoz47
      @rinoz47 6 месяцев назад

      Oi

    • @noname-wo9yy
      @noname-wo9yy 6 месяцев назад +11

      Sas and Margaret thatcher, name a more iconic duo

    • @Imperialismusic
      @Imperialismusic 6 месяцев назад

      Well. Umm. Err. Umm. Mabey. Fuck it. I can’t be arsed.

    • @ifv2089
      @ifv2089 6 месяцев назад +1

      Join the seals write a book

    • @Marcos_Vermanos
      @Marcos_Vermanos 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@ifv2089 you might want to look at the comment above you

  • @CyberUK
    @CyberUK 6 месяцев назад

    Great video as always - thanks.

  • @brenthurley9964
    @brenthurley9964 6 месяцев назад

    WOW!!! That's such a badass story! Thanks so much for sharing it!!

  • @MrDanaris
    @MrDanaris 6 месяцев назад +4

    one does not simply tell the SAS to not do something

    • @LedSeng
      @LedSeng 6 месяцев назад

      this story was almost 20 years ago though :(
      things have gone down since.
      but bringing attention to the fact is a good thing. means that we can allocate resources and focus on getting things back to their needed level.

  • @petepal55
    @petepal55 6 месяцев назад +9

    Glad to hear our US troops offered to help. What I'm wondering is when is the movie coming out? After all these years somebody must have written a script, what's the holdup?

    • @peterjackhandy
      @peterjackhandy 6 месяцев назад +1

      Problem is - The only way they can get the money to make a film is if they have the Americans doing the rescuing...
      And they think the Brits might be a tad displeased with that {:0)

    • @Lukeyo1993
      @Lukeyo1993 5 месяцев назад

      Unlike the US Sas are bound by the official secret act which is why there faces are always covered. You need permission from the the government to tell your story so maybe they don't want it told because they disobeyed orders?

  • @tabyomper4745
    @tabyomper4745 6 месяцев назад +5

    All British soldiers are encouraged to use there initiative no matter what there regiment. If there commanding officers are struck down they know what to do. It's instilled in you from the start. There is no enquiry to save your own. If you know you know 😉💪 🇬🇧

  • @Linkington
    @Linkington 6 месяцев назад +1

    Loved it dude! Keep up the amazing work

  • @carkl757
    @carkl757 6 месяцев назад +1

    never stop making these videos bro!!

  • @snirtgonzo354
    @snirtgonzo354 6 месяцев назад +4

    Like is always said and learned this from my grandfather who was in world war two it's better to ask for forgiveness then it is for permission

  • @DerekBox
    @DerekBox 6 месяцев назад +16

    Great video! Technically Delta Force is based on the SAS, not the other way around!

    • @surfingtothestars
      @surfingtothestars 6 месяцев назад +5

      All he said is they’re the equivalent of Delta Force, not based on Delta Force.

    • @wyattf13
      @wyattf13 6 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah weird comment seeing as I don't think he used the phrase based on at all.

  • @BillBlast7372
    @BillBlast7372 6 месяцев назад

    Another awesome vid bro!!!

  • @Daxx04
    @Daxx04 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you Popo we hope we make it to 1 million soon

  • @darkmatter6714
    @darkmatter6714 5 месяцев назад +3

    The SAS came first and all of America’s special forces units were modeled after them, so I wouldn’t call the SAS “the British equivalent of Delta Force”, I’d call Delta Force the American equivalent of the SAS.
    That is if you can even call Delta Force “equivalent”, because the Brits didn’t teach early American special forces everything they knew - to this day, the SAS are the only special forces unit in the world which has torture resistance as part of their training program.

    • @Dismay992
      @Dismay992 5 месяцев назад

      Another dumb British comment. The US has surpassed the British in special operations for a long time. Look at Iraq, US SOF led by Delta Force scored hundreds of more kills and captures than UKSF led by SAS. SAS commander Richard Williams even challenged his men to try and keep up with Delta. Delta Force and SAS literally trade operators all the time, so you thinking they are not equivalents at the very least is ridiculous. Oh and lets not forget Delta Force has never been captured or needed a rescue before, unlike the SAS. There's a reason why you're chattering about the SAS but know next to nothing about Delta Force.

  • @randymichel459
    @randymichel459 6 месяцев назад +7

    BZ Popo. A prime example that the people in the field know more about what is taking place, long before the bureaucrats back home do. It’s best to delegate and trust your people to do whatever it takes to accomplish the mission. Success should matter more than optics.

  • @nerfgunz6861
    @nerfgunz6861 6 месяцев назад

    I love your channel, I wish you'd upload more often

  • @zTyphoid
    @zTyphoid 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for producing great content