Greetings from Ireland. Paddy Maine would be proud. This guy is a super soldier. I’ve watched many Rhodesia podcasts. I’m ashamed how Europe treated these people. True heroes
The stories of combat from this period of South African conflict are by far the most fascinating! Not to take anything away from those of us who served in Iraq and Afghanistan but these Bush War operations were on a completely different level!
Tatenda sekuru Mike .. brilliant soldier and one of Rhodesian’s finest warriors .. much respect and gratitude for your service , be proud for your achievements in life . The world is full of arse holes and bull shitters but you are not one of those types .
Mike is a compex man but great operator. I completely understand his frustration with the psychologist who had no idea of the real military world. Worked on theoretical models. Unless you been there don't judge
Never a dull moment with Darrell Watt. I think that Mike West was also a bit of a live-wire too. Fierce craic. These are no ordinary fellas, these men are top alpha-male predators. Listening to Mike West I am conviced that he did not enjoy killing terrorists for killing's sake, he was simply obeying a perfectly natural calling, as elite-level alpha-predator, during times of brutal conflict. Those who make derogoratory comments about such men can do that; ok, speak your mind. But "cave": Don't let your mouth write cheques that your arse cannot cash. And do not be fooled by age either. I salute Mike West✋. He is a fine man, in my opinion.🏴☠☘
Just remember, South Africa was gracious enough to take the Rhodesians in and give them work. There was more discipline in the SADF for a reason. When we were on the parade ground in the morning there was a reason for it. Yes there was a prayer in the morning, so what? That was our tradition, you either fall in but to use that as an excuse to want to leave the SADF is a poor excuse. Personally I think many Rhodesians used the SADF to get South African citizenship, free medical and housing. You make it sound as if the South African Special Forces was an incompetent bunch. We captured Russian tanks and gave it to Rhodesia and many more and then our Operators is called useless and would not to be anything without the Rhodesian SAS? Seriously?
Remember Mike is a South African and not a Rhodesian , so sounds like you are one of those arrogant South Africans who hated us Rhodesians out of jealousy or whatever …. we never went to SA for any hand outs in your opinion . Many Rhodesian soldiers of all descriptions joined the SADF by invitation from the SADF just like Mike was . It was SA who turned their backs on us Rhodesians to save your own backsides by siding with the Brit’s and Yanks to avoid sanctions . How did that work out for you lot now today ? 😂
@@Littlegreyman well I responded to what I found offensive in what was said about Rhodesian people who immigrated to SA like my one brother did , he was never given any hand outs or free housing etc etc . My first response was deleted . People should not speculate or simply base their opinions on their personal feelings are for another nationality like Rhodesians . Base comments on fact not fiction is what I am saying. Because we were English speaking we were never excepted by the majority of South Africans .
@@Littlegreyman I think you are confused about who I am not happy with… it’s the comment made by hennies9509. Totally unjustified ! Mikes conversation was excellent and what a great man and soldier he is .. but remember he is a South African by birth so he can speak his own opinions about his experiences after the Rhodesian conflict war with his time in the SADF . Enough said !
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Greetings from Ireland. Paddy Maine would be proud. This guy is a super soldier.
I’ve watched many Rhodesia podcasts. I’m ashamed how Europe treated these people.
True heroes
UK is a f up.these days
The stories of combat from this period of South African conflict are by far the most fascinating! Not to take anything away from those of us who served in Iraq and Afghanistan but these Bush War operations were on a completely different level!
Tatenda sekuru Mike .. brilliant soldier and one of Rhodesian’s finest warriors .. much respect and gratitude for your service , be proud for your achievements in life . The world is full of arse holes and bull shitters but you are not one of those types .
Amazing 🤩
🎉Thank you Mike😊🎉
Really like Mike, like his talks. He's definitely one of us....a horary rhodie
Mike is a compex man but great operator.
I completely understand his frustration with the psychologist who had no idea of the real military world.
Worked on theoretical models.
Unless you been there don't judge
Never a dull moment with Darrell Watt. I think that Mike West was also a bit of a live-wire too. Fierce craic. These are no ordinary fellas, these men are top alpha-male predators. Listening to Mike West I am conviced that he did not enjoy killing terrorists for killing's sake, he was simply obeying a perfectly natural calling, as elite-level alpha-predator, during times of brutal conflict. Those who make derogoratory comments about such men can do that; ok, speak your mind. But "cave": Don't let your mouth write cheques that your arse cannot cash. And do not be fooled by age either. I salute Mike West✋. He is a fine man, in my opinion.🏴☠☘
Still looking formidable. Did you know Joep Oostehuisen , good crazy guy.
I guess custard tastes just as good coming up as it did going down.
Lekker man
The closest thing to Rambo you will ever likely to get.
Just remember, South Africa was gracious enough to take the Rhodesians in and give them work. There was more discipline in the SADF for a reason.
When we were on the parade ground in the morning there was a reason for it. Yes there was a prayer in the morning, so what? That was our tradition, you either fall in but to use that as an excuse to want to leave the SADF is a poor excuse.
Personally I think many Rhodesians used the SADF to get South African citizenship, free medical and housing.
You make it sound as if the South African Special Forces was an incompetent bunch.
We captured Russian tanks and gave it to Rhodesia and many more and then our Operators is called useless and would not to be anything without the Rhodesian SAS?
Seriously?
Remember Mike is a South African and not a Rhodesian , so sounds like you are one of those arrogant South Africans who hated us Rhodesians out of jealousy or whatever …. we never went to SA for any hand outs in your opinion . Many Rhodesian soldiers of all descriptions joined the SADF by invitation from the SADF just like Mike was . It was SA who turned their backs on us Rhodesians to save your own backsides by siding with the Brit’s and Yanks to avoid sanctions . How did that work out for you lot now today ? 😂
I am surprised to see such a comment that has not been removed ! Totally insulting to so many Rhodesians who are good people . Disgusting!
MW is a South African by birth, so perfectly within his rights to hold such opinions
@@Littlegreyman well I responded to what I found offensive in what was said about Rhodesian people who immigrated to SA like my one brother did , he was never given any hand outs or free housing etc etc . My first response was deleted . People should not speculate or simply base their opinions on their personal feelings are for another nationality like Rhodesians . Base comments on fact not fiction is what I am saying. Because we were English speaking we were never excepted by the majority of South Africans .
@@Littlegreyman I think you are confused about who I am not happy with… it’s the comment made by hennies9509. Totally unjustified ! Mikes conversation was excellent and what a great man and soldier he is .. but remember he is a South African by birth so he can speak his own opinions about his experiences after the Rhodesian conflict war with his time in the SADF . Enough said !