Reg Seekings - SAS Duty Before Glory (SAS Rogue Heroes)
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- Reg Seekings - SAS Duty Before Glory (SAS Rogue Heroes)
With Tony Rushmer
Part of our Special Air Service (SAS) in WWII - Rogue Heroes series
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A show about the remarkable SAS Original Reg Seekings, from his humble beginnings in the Cambridgeshire Fens to his instrumental role in the success of the SAS in North Africa, Siciliy, Italy, France and Germany. Seekings was portrayed in SAS Rogue Heroes by Theo Barklem-Biggs.
Starting at the very bottom of the ranks, Seekings was a farm labourer’s son who climbed from private to squadron sergeant-major and became one of the British Army’s most highly decorated non-commissioned officers of the Second World War. In short, Seekings was an ordinary man who did extraordinary things. His is a remarkable story - one of fierce ambition, camaraderie, inner strength and heroism as he transcended humble beginnings to be there from the very first day of the SAS, which was born in the late summer of 1941.
Tony Rushmer has been a journalist for twenty-five years, covering a wide range of top-class sport for national newspapers and magazines. His first book was the critically acclaimed The Triumph of Henry Cecil, which was one of three finalists for the 2019 Dr Tony Ryan Award.
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I was fortunate to spend alternate Sundays with my Grandads helping out in their gardens and green houses. I knew they had both fought in the war but as a kid didn't appreciate what they had been through. I have spent years researching their regiments and exploits and wish as a kid I had been more curious and grateful for what they had done. When people say these men were the greatest generation its 100% on the mark. One never mentioned the war ever, and the only story my dads dad told was about loosing his last cigar getting off the beaches at Dunkirk.
Spot on m8 I had family who died in actions in both wars only now my heart bleed for them 🇬🇧🇬🇧😭😭 and so proud
Tony did an outstanding presentation, and to have the written words of Reg to read, to help research the book.So great to hear a WW2 story of an ordinary soldier, not a high ranking one. Thank you Tony and Woody,
Thanks very kind of you, Kevin...great to get the opportunity to talk about Reg...his was a remarkable war
I as an Indian admire the SAS stories and the legendary SAS originals .glory be to them .
Very good insight in the lives of these immortals
With all the Veterans passing, work like this is so important. Another winning episode. These guys were dealt a terrible hand by the times and stepped up for everyone.
Fascinating. Another book and subject worth diving into!
Thanks for the presentation Paul and Tony. 😁🏴
Thank you for bringing this interview/discussion to us. Really amazing that generation and his story is incredible.
Cheers from Detroit
Yep it certainly is
My father knew Reg through PATU unit in Rhodesia. Said he was a very good man. A gentleman.
That seems to be the universally held view
absolutely cracking ... well done Tony and as ever thank you Woody
Fantastic talk, thanks Woody and Tony.
Woody, I came on to this show after it had concluded. Oh, how I wish I’d seen it live so I could join the sidebar… what a fantastic episode! I learned of a gentleman I heretofore knew nothing about, and have now acquired yet another book. My sincere thanks to you and Tony for another excellent program! 🙏
Hal, that's very kind of you to say...glad you enjoyed the episode
It was a brilliant episode indeed. I loved talking to Tony
@@tonyrushmer Simply fantastic, Tony. I truly appreciated your appearance on Woody’s show and very much look forward to reading the book (it’s on order.) All the best. -HL
Thanks for an interesting presentation Paul and Tony. 😁🏴
MR Sadler, is my favourite S.A.S Operator, he is so cool.
Late at night in the desert, Sterling impatient asking, "Mike , where are we?" He answered, "Just a Mile away to the aerodrome". Lights on and they where a Mile away to the aerodrome , on those days without GPS , night vision googles.... using unreliable maps and the stars to find the target, How cool is that.
Mike is perhaps the most extraordinary person I've ever met...charming, ultra-intelligent and interested in just about everything...at the age of 102 he asked me to explain to him the off-side rules in football...incredible man. What a life he lived.
@@tonyrushmer Such a privilege to talk to , Mike!
Looking forwards to read your book!
Congrats Tony on having the most popular WW2TV show of the week
@@WW2TV really enjoyed our chat...thanks for inviting me on your excellent channel (which I have spent the week binge-watching!)
It’s great the ww2 lads get some recognition for what they did should be remembered with respect.It’s facinating to learn about their sacrifices and dedication to soldiering.
Very engaging talk about one of the original SAS soldiers, well worth a watch.
Excellent work from Tony.
I've already binged both series start to finish and have to say that it was thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable 👍
Thanks for this, fascinating, well informed, and highly enjoyable
I think that most of these tough, hard men when they get to the age of late 60s, early 70's, PTSD / Survivors guilt on Armistice Day, and Rememerance Sunday, the montage of the faces from the past, still young. As much effort and drive that is required to pass selection is once again required to keep ones eyes dry during the two minutes silence, "and we will remember them," doesn't flow quite so easily anymore.
Trooper Bear
Good point Raymond
Fantastic show! The hour flashed by. Another book to buy as well!
Its a great book 📖
Great stuff..................really enjoyed that!
What an amazing interview with you and Tony, I don't purchase many books but i'm definitely going to get this one I need to know more about this outstanding man Reg Seekings.
Many thansk for your kind words - and enjoy the book!
I always love hearing the stories of soldiers such as Reg Seekings was. I absolutely know that I would have liked serving with him as my Section Sergeant or my Regimental Sergeant Major. He set the example always, and did the hard jobs that others wouldn't do until he showed the way.
Remarkable man, Reg...led by example
I have just bought this book. His presentation was amazing. Loved it. Thank you Woody, another top guest.
Thanks for your kind words and for supporting the book...I hope you enjoy it
Excellent 👍🏻
Personal stories are very welcome. What an amazing man!
Great show guys, good to see Reg getting more recognition. It was Ben Mcintyre who described him as 'not very bright ' and 'insecure '. I'll definitely be getting Tony's book, it sounds like he has a great understanding and appreciation of another Originals legend. 👍
I'll be honest, I'm not a big fan of Ben Macintyre's SAS book. All a little bit "old narrative" for me. Tom Petch, Damien Lewis and Gavin Mortimer are doing better work, and Tony Rushmer can now be added to their ranks
@WW2TV I agree. Damien Lewis does incredible research, really dedicated. Loved your episode with Tom Petch too👍
@@WW2TV I've recently finished Hamish Ross' book on Paddy Mayne. His reseach was pretty exhaustive including having been given full access to the Mayne family papers as well as what became known as Paddy Maynes diary. I thoroughly recommend it.
It is very good, although I would argue that in terms of operational files about SAS missions, Damien Lewis and Gavin Mortimer have been able to uncover more details since the Ross book was published
Thank you! Great show :)
Great information, thank you for the presentation. I enjoy the series rouge heros realizing it’s not fact although some similarities and entertaining. The real SAS of the individuals are more amazing than the series. Hopefully the series has brought many people to research and learn about these amazing men!
Fascinating show. Another book that I will add to my list. The real thing is so much more interesting than the Rogue Hero’s show.
Thanks Tom...it was two years in the research and writing...worth every second. Absorbing subject matter and remarkable man
Outstanding presentation Woody
After watching The Originals some years ago i was always struck by Reg,s demeanour. He had a military bearing through and through. An intimidating looking and sounding man.He had seen so much carnage.How he coped i don't know.I,ll be getting this book!
Reg had unbelievable depth of character; remarkable soldier. I hope I've done his story justice in the book.
@tonyrushmer I watched him describing the shelling of the lorry,you could tell it had a profound effect on him.Men were just built differently then.Would have loved to have even been a fly on the wall when you and Reg were delving through his past.Thank you so much for documenting his remarkable life!!Cheers! 🙂👍👍
Great interview
Excellent discussion. Thank you and I have just ordered your book Tony and look forward to reading it. I was lucky myself to know Mike Sadler for a while and had some wonderful conversations with him. I particularly asked him about an original I have had a fascination about for a long while and that is Lt Edward McDonald of the Cameron Highlanders & 11 Commando who was an important part of Layforce and 1 SAS and who has been airbrushed from SAS history, of course apart from on most SAS book covers showing the famous patrol with him and Stirling in the Desert in Jan 1943, but I would love to know if there is any reference to him in Seeking's diaries? He was decorated early on with the DCM and must have been one of the earliest of the originals to get a battlefield commission and was in all of the early raids as is mentioned in the Phantom Major. But I note that Gavin Mortimer mentioned in one interview that McDonald could have been RTU'd from the unit for nefarious reasons, but I would love to know if you know anything and thanks again. I also remember Mike avoided talking about McDonald when I asked so it could have been that he was one of the few scandals within the Regiments early history.
Thanks for the video guys.
I don’t want to start a debate/comparison with Band of Brothers. Because it would be apples and pears.
But what i miss from SAS Rogue heroes is this build up from characters/storyline through the episodes.
They disclaim this is a history lesson ofcourse. But to me it just feels like some ‘action-movie’ cut into a couple episodes in a ww2 styled theme.
The guys don’t act/walk like in any soldier-discipline. Or look like some commando unit.
But i’m happy ww2tv brings us some deeper insights into the story. ❤
SAS Rogue is pure Peaky Blinders , probably hoping for international release?
@ Well Peaky Blinders was quite good for such a serie of 6 episodes.
The storyline made me ‘attached’ to the Shelby’s. As in character development. And some plots building up.
In SAS Rogue i just see some ‘random’ guys doing some stuff like shooting and swearing.
Those couple minutes of Lewes and proposing to his girlfriend didn’t add much to the story if he gets shot a couple scenes later.
Brilliant interview Paul.
Amazing material as always.
My late father was out n about some years back, and he was, I think, going to the COOP and he past a veteran in a wheel chair.
Straight away, dad noticed his winged sword tie pin.
SAS ?? yes replied the veteran." Dad said, "Can I shake your hand ??
Yeah sure mate he said, when dad came back home with his shopping he said I met an SAS veteran and upon shaking his hand he almost broke mine, he said a guy in his late 80s maybe 90s and still clearly had superb strength.
Good Morning Tony
Definitely getting the book!
It's a winner alright
Hard men hard times.
The Original SAS ,SRS and the Original Army Commandos who all modern day special forces can trace their routes to ( My Late Grandfather was in First Special Service Brigade SOE Commandos who later became 1 Commando ) All had higher levels of intelligence not just big bold and full of muscles albeit they had that as well but let’s not forget each soldier could work independently something unique and unheard of in any of the other regiment’s in the British Army.
Good Morning Paul
Will be possible, Paul, to make a program about the SIG ( Special Interrogation Group)? could be a cracking one! Thank you!
Do you have a guest suggestion please?
@WW2TV I really don't Paul, very sorry.
I know the SIG by reading Mr Lewis book The Ghost Patrol , he mention this group I didn't know before, by the way a heck of a book, incredible the bravery of those guys... and the way is written is like a reading a movie, I mean you can see all the events that Damian is descibing, awesone book.
Look into the Forgotten HERO'S.... 51st Seathorth Highlands....
CHURCHHILL
Do you mean the 51st Highland Division?
@WW2TV aye sorry ! Guy Martin proper... Made a RUclips vdeo
Who were the other two operatives who joined Paddy Mayne when he took out all the pilots and engineers at Tamet.
You'll have to read the book ;-)
@@WW2TV haha you got me.
Well didn’t the original’s all come from Churchill’s Army Commandos ?
Some did, but by no means all
Hi what were the other books described in this video thanks
One was: The Originals: The Secret History of the Birth of the SAS : in Their Own Words by Gordon Stevens. I will have to rewatch to remember the second
Sorry what was the book that Tony said about I didn’t catch it
The Originals - The Secret History of the Birth of the SAS : in Their Own Words by Gordon Stevens · 2006
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Are you talking about Rogue Heroes or this WW2TV video?