Outpost Vegas
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2020
- Between March 26 and 30, 1953, a bloody battle between China and the United Nations Command raged during the Korean War. The Battle for Outpost Vegas would go down in history as one of the fiercest confrontations between East and West after World War II.
Vegas was one of three outposts, referred to as the Nevada Cities, that were attacked by China's People's Volunteer Army, just north of the U.N.'s Main Line of Resistance. As the United States soldiers valiantly held their ground under adverse conditions, a singular hero emerged. As a member of a recoilless rifle platoon, Sergeant Reckless transported ammunition and wounded soldiers through heavy gunfire. The US Marine Corps powerhouse went on to earn two purple hearts, and even after being wounded, she continued to serve proudly. What's even more extraordinary, Sergeant Reckless was a horse…
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Chinese: Surrender!
SGT Reckless: Neigh!
Dame you beat me to it.
@@jasonirwin4631 Damn that was a good one...
😂 lol
If someone had seen me at a distance laughing alone and say: " This dude needs help". 😅😅😅
SSgT Reckless! Put some repect on the Rank!
Sgt. Reckless defines multitasking as:
Carry ammunition uphill
Evacuate wounded Marines downhill
Ignore shrapnel
She was a hero
Unguided to boot
"Even more extraordinary, Sgt. Reckless... was a horse."
Me: Well well well... looks like I stumbled upon something that will keep me occupied.
It's not every day you hear stories about a horse getting 2 purple hearts.
Me: Allow me to introduce myself.
I was dying... Funniest Part Was... It wasn't part of Futurama or some Goofy show..
Only Caesar Nero and Homericans where retarded enough to award a horse.
Could you imagine being a USMC private in Korea.. seeing some of the nastiest combat in recorded history and you're out ranked by a horse..
War animals deserve far more recognition. Big shout to the marines for their work
What are you talking about. The marines are considered the most "feared" standardized US combat branch for no reason. For every "outstanding " combat defense or offensive committed by the Marines there are 4 others by every other branch besides the coast guard. They are an over hyped branch due to the fact that Congress wanted to disband them at one point. So this propaganda machine arose in ww2 to make marines seem far more important that they really were. Fact: nearly 99% of marine operations was in conjunction with another branch.
E Hold read my comment. I wasn’t praising the marines - I couldnt give two shits about them- I was just complementing them on recognising the bravery of animal
@@simonayers8033 bravery of an animal? I highly doubt a horse recognizes the danger its getting into. It just does what the handlers tell it to do. I suppose your cheering on the bat bomb program for heroic bats carrying bombs for self suicide in the name of United States against Japan. Or russian bombs dogs. Or dolphins. Or elephants. Or pigeons. Perhaps when someone decides to use roaches you'll act like they were the saviors of some war. 🤣🤣
You see the Marines are the ones so brainwashed they'll take a 90% casualty rate to TAKE the beach nobody else will land on. Once the beach head is secure they're basically done. The majority of the war fought by land or sea but the Marines are the ones that pour in bridging that gap. Just about useless for anything but mass slaughter which they're particularly well trained for. Cut them some slack.
E Hold 🖕
Rip all the Marines that where never heard from again. Respect to Reckless!
Fine American's! Each and everyone!
Very trow and sad!!! The politic make all thinks rong!!
@@marianhadarau6280 Many blessings Marian!
There should be an investigation. These soldiers should be buried on their home soil.
To be honest, if you're ever unsure if you're on the right side of history, events like these straighten you out real quick. The side that kills and subsequently hides the evidence knows they did something wrong.
@@MiaogisTeas
Who/What country are you referring at?
A friend I once knew fought with the First Marine Div in Korea and spoke to me on occasion about his experinces. We worked in a gun store together and me being a starry eyed teenager would listen with great enthusiasm. One day a man of about 30 or so brought in an M1 Garand to be cleaned up so he could sell it. My elder friend and me looked at it and asked the customer about how he came to have it. The story was that his uncle had just passed away and had fought in Korea with the Marines and had brought home his M1. This ended up sparking a story from my friend after the customer left, he told me about a time when he was convinced he was gonna die in battle. His platoon occupied a hill top and across the valley, as the sun came up, the entire hill side moved all at once. It turned out to be a Chinese human wave attack. My friend said he kept firing and reloading his M1 until the handgaurd over the barrel actually caught fire. He threw it down and picked up his squad leader's, who had been killed, M2 carbine and laid it on its side at hip level and just used the recoil to sweep it from one side to the next, when he had gone all the way one way, he would flip it on its other side and spray away. He said he was determined to take out as many enemy as he could before he died. After the story, he flipped over the upper handgaurd on the M1 the customer had brought in and showed me burn marks, we took off the butt plate to find dried blood and hair along the edges. We stopped in our tracks, oiled the metal just enough to keep it from rusting and set it aside. We told the customer about what had been found and advised him to not touch it again except to oil the metal to keep rust away. As it was it was more valuable in its condition. The customer ended up selling to my friend who kept it till his death some years later.
If soldiers would keep scores of killed communists, the handguard would be carved apart in no time!
@@robinderoos1166
1) This story was about a Marine not a Soldier.
2) Nowhere in this story was it indicated that kills were marked anywhere on the weapon.
You are obviously confused.
Your friend was an true Marine. Semper Fi Old Salt.
Thank you for sharing.
Rich Barnhart
USMC 81-84
I wanna keep track of this comment thread
Ooooh Rahhhh. Semper Fi. USMC '69 - '73.
Something tells me that nobody in the "People's Volunteer Army" actually volunteered
Most were illiterate peasants with nothing to lose
Volunteer to serve parasites is only dumb....
The horse did nt
@@Triggernlfrl dumb is an understatement. My ganduncle served in the air force for the Korean War on the side of China, however he wasnt allowed to go and was made to train new pilots instead.
The horse certainly didn't volunteer.
As a Marine, we're told of the stories of valor and heroism of Sgt Reckless and ole man Chesty around the camp fires. Semper Fi.
Not only told, but instructed... Old Cold War Marine 8th Comm Bn, 2nd FSSG, 2nd MARDIV 87-90...
First was like ok another person doing something heroic. No it was an horse doing the heroic work
Well you can say that horse was very........HORSOIC
The English have what's called the Dickens medal is a medal for bravery that's awarded to animals , horses ,dogs and at least one ships cat there's even a statue in , ( can't think of the name right now) but it's in a upmarket part of London, it's a nice sentiment I think
Farley Moab ok mate I'm just telling you that such a medal exists now if you have a problem with that then I feel sorry for you , the only reason I even put it up here was I'm curious as to wether or not America has a similar medal I know this mare got two Purple Hearts but do they have a medal for animals that show bravery while serving , that's all
@Farley Moab It is called the Dickin Medal and it's 100% real. It is a medal awarded by the PDSA in the UK.
@@halfcantan1208
Unfortunately no, we don't. Its a shame we don't.
I've always thought the Dickens Medal is a really cool (and typically British) thing to do.
I'm a simple guy, I see a huge recoilless rifle, I click.
Was not expecting a heroic horse to be involved, great video.
Poland: Bear with artillery shells
America: Horse with a (recoilless) rifle
@Amed Tajan mujahideen!
We have a bear from lima who likes marmalade sandwiches.
Yep, "Corporal Wojtek".
That's some metal slug shit right there lol
It was a brown bear if I recall correctly.
My horse tried to save me when a tree fell on me. Loved him so much
When a horse gets promoted more than you do 😭
Visitor: “who’s the highest rank here and in charge”?
Me: points to horse.
The horse deserved it. Moving 9000lbs of ammunition while all hell is breaking loose around you is pretty notable on its own. Then you have to account for the other actions. 😂
Thats why they didn't promote the horse too luitenant, it was for too competent and usefull for that rank...
@@robinderoos1166 It can probably read a map better than a lieutenant.
*CLOP CLOP CLOP Sniffs your breath and pockets for coca cola*
She was actually a Staff Sergeant
One rank Higher than Sgt.
@Kneon Knight negative ghostrider, you will NEVER hear a Staff Sergeant and above called simply a Sergeant, in the Marine Corps...
Semper Gumby
matt west This is true
@Kneon Knight Just trying to give the horse its Due!
Cant let the nasty Civies disrespect my equestrian Staff Daddy! LOL
@Kneon Knight right on, brother
Sgt Reckless made SSgt only after arriving stateside and after she made TIG (Time In Grade). While in Korea she was a Sergeant, Promoted to that rank and decorated after the battle for Nevada Cites.
It's crazy how little the Korean War gets discussed.
Because it is a war we decisively lost. Vietnam you can kinda hand-wave, but hard to deny China rushing south beat us back.
@@amak1131 It was a rags to riches to rags to compromise story.
@@amak1131 The Korean war is the biggest stalemate in modern history. If the US and allies lost, there would be no south Korea.
@@amak1131 Back from our farthest advance, but nowhere near as far back as we'd started.
Well it is known as “The Forgotten War”
Back when I was a toddler .
I remember my Dad and Mom taking me to see some horses .
Later when I was a little older she showed me the 8 mm movie Dad made of the trip to see the horses .
Sargent Reckless came right up to see me , while the other horses stayed back a little .
In the film another Sargent , ( the same rank as my Dad ) , took me closer and Sgt Reckless nosed me .
The human Sargent then placed me on her back and then walked around with me .
I'm 63 now but this video of her reminded of how many times I have seen that 8 mm movie .
My Dad was a Staff Sargent 3 rd Marine Corps , stationed at Camp Pendleton , Ca . In 1961 - 3
and we lived in the family section of the base .
How do I know that the horse was Sgt Reckless she was wearing her blanket with her name and rank on it .
As my Mom once told me that Reckless loved everybody that came to see her .
After my parents died .
I came across a little box for a 8 mm film that said Sgt Reckless .
The film had turned to dust .
Semper Fi, Marine.
@@whiterabbit-wo7hw
Ooo Rrrr Aaaa
Ooooh Rahhhh, Semper Fi, Marine (Jarhead). What a great story to be able to tell others.
@@w.rustylane5650
Thank you
Thats an awesome memory to have, thanks for sharing. Shame the film disintegrated.
Sgt. Reckless wasn't horsing around.
Hahahhahaha talk about true horsepower
Me: Sgt. Reckless? That is a bad ass name!
Dark Docs: Sgt. Reckless is a horse
Me: That make sense....
SSgT Reckless! Put some respect on the Rank+
Not just a horse a female horse.
You made me cry when you said "She knew her men needed her"
You've got cable television beat in spade's. Excellent video thumbs up stay awesome and have a great day military history buffs/nerds.
You should watch a documentary on the battle of long tan. It's definitely one of the best I have ever watched though I am obsessed with the Vietnam war. It's about the largest engagement by the Aussies and on RUclips hope you give it a watch
@@danday8596 I've seen it. Good Vietnam story. USMC '69 - '73; Vietnam '71 - '72.
@@w.rustylane5650 oh nice pal. Where in Vietnam did you serve
@@danday8596 Yankee station.
@@w.rustylane5650 that's awesome. Do you see anyone from nam you served with. Sorry pal just fascinated by it all n to be honest think the guys that went were brave guys
Seriously, Korean War might have one of the most interesting stories in history. Sad it was forgotten, hence the name it was given "the Forgotten War"
Maybe forgotten to civilians. Any Marine or Soldier ever stationed there know for a fact Korean War Vets have balls of steel and will never forget their legacy. I’ve stood on every one of those Hills. The terrain is brutal. Monsoon season you’ll drown, winter you’ll freeze. Worst possible scenario to ever serve. Those bunkers and trenches still exist today. Those Marines dug in solid rock.
my FATHER a WWII Vet went to Tokyo and served in General Mcarthur Honor Guard when the Chinese got involved him and a buddy both VOLUNTEERED to head of to South Korea and fight he was very PROUD of being a WWII Korea War Vet and serving on GENERAL Mcarthurs Honor Guard
Yeah, the Korean War was Brutal, but those U.S. Soldiers didn't disappoint, whatsoever!
@@mr_n_luvs69nieman82 That's great story! Sounds like a family of fine American's!
Many blessings!
Vietnam is by far more interesting if you haven't watched anything on that you should. There where several wars going on at once and the covert wars in Laos and Cambodia have some of the craziest stories
Chinese and North Koreans advancing confidently. "We will crush Yankee Imperialists(tm)"
(Ssgt. Reckless getting flashback from her Mongolian heritage) "Neigh!"
Salute to brave Mar(in)e.
@assassinlexx China should have been over thone back then they were suporting North Korea in there fight against south Korea which north Korea started they were being assholes like all commies are
@@dronevidsandfreedom if the yanks didnt stick their noses into another counties business the war would never had started
U.S. Navy: HEHE SHELLS GO BOOM BOOM
Lol the Mongols took Korea and China.
@@Veldtian1 Indeed....
Sergeant reckless was buried standing up with full military on the parade ground at the flagpole! What higher praise could a marine except?
Is this on base or can the public view it? I go through Oceanside once in a while. I would like to pay my respect.
Some of Reckless ' s actual hair is in some of the monument s
That's a hell of a statue. Well done to the artist.
When my dad was in Vietnam, they called recoilless rifles “Reckless Rifles”
juggliar how nice of you
juggliar riiiiight. Cool story, Homer.
Hey, everyone! Get a look at juggliar! He’s trolling random comments poorly!
Oh, look, juggliar is doubling down with his off topic, doesn’t matter remark
Here you go, juggliar. Since you never learned how to argue effectively, here’s some remedial reading.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_man
@juggliar *AHEM* the Vietnam weren't the only people fighting, there was something called the Soviet Union.
She stands now in the Fields of Elysium, among the vanguard of the Eternal
Herd, a True Born Daughter of Great Father Pegasus, her honors earned
not on the tracks of the sport for which she was bred, but upon the
fields of battle on which she served, through the blood she shed, and
the lives she saved, a Hero of the old colors, of Bronze and Steel.
She is a horse, she is a Marine, she is a Hero, she is Reckless
Your videos are great, few of the neighbors kids saw me looking at your videos outside on my outdoor movie theater, one kid told another and another, and now we have 12 watching videos, from WWII and the Korean wars, they are learning the sacrifices of our troops to serve and protect our American flag and constitution. You lit a fire my brother and for that I'm grateful, hope your fire continues to light others regarding our country and flag. God bless and long live America.
Whoever does your background score... but they deserve a raise. Really good work setting the tone! 🎶
"But" isn't needed...?
Thank you for putting these videos together on topics in the Korean War. My grandpa fought in the Korean War and trying to get him to talk about things is difficult. Also there’s not many people that care to put the time into researching information on the Korean War. I thoroughly enjoy these videos, thank you!
There will never be another Sgt Reckless. I salute you ole girl!!! Semper Fidelis!!
When you realize a horse is more decorated than you....
Revisiting historical unknown gems with such style is reinventing the documentary genre.
Excellent work. Good continuation to you.
A pretty good recital of what went on at Outpost Vegas. That said, I wish the narrator would learn that Marines are not soliders and refer to them properly. And while the deaths of the original 44 Marines on OP Vegas is detailed properly, the story about then Sgt Reckless omits a few very important points. The narrator noted that Reckless ran toward the fire rather than away from it which is true. On one day she made 52 trips from the Ammo Resupply Point back to her recoiless rifle platoon. The first 2 trips she was led by one of the Marines of the platoon - probably the platoon sergeant who had done most of her training. After that she made the trips BY HERSELF - she would carry a wounded Marine down to the aid station where he would be unloaded. They urned her loose and she would walk herself to the Ammo Resupply Point - some distance away - where they would load her variously with 6 and up to twelve 75mm recoiless rifle rounds.
And they woud turn her loose. And she would walk and trot back to her platoon by herself - and often under Chinese artillery fire which is how she was wounded on 2 different trips.
One Marine Sergeant from the platoon recently recounted that he will never forget looking up to a ridge line and seeing her shilouette skylined by illumination rounds and white phosphorusas she doggedly made her way back to her buddies [he yet lives].
Fifty 3 mile round trips in one day by herself while often under fire. Horses just don’t do that. But she did.
Is it any wonder that after she was brought to the the United States, the Commandant flew From Washingto to Camp Pendleton to personally promote her to Staff Sergeant - and then the entire 5th Marine Regiment passed in review in her honor. She was well and truely loved by that Regiment.
While at Pendleton, when the 5th Marines went out for a ruck march, she often donned her packsaddle and a load and humped with them.
The story of Reckless can’t be left without noting that she arrived in San Francisco on 10 November, the birthday of the Corps. She was taken as a guest of honor to the Continental Hotel in that city where the Birthday Ball was being held. She was then taken upstairs to the convention center. They took her up to the convention center in the elevator. While being recognized for her truely exceptional heroism and dedication, she ate the center piece of the head table.
Semper Fidelis Reckless
Thank you for this! Never heard about SSGT Reckless. Glad she was brought stateside and treated right! Incredible horse. OORAH!
My grandfather was at this fight with the 1st Battalion 5th Marines. It's great to hear more context to his stories than he was willing to give in his lifetime.
I have always had a thing about 'courage above the call of duty..' by ANYONE or ANYTHING!! Sgt Reckless is a hell of a story!
What a awesome story, thanks for your SERVICE SSGT RECKLESS! YOU WERE ONE HELL OF A MARINE!
"Get out of the staff sergeants way."
"You mean the horse?"
"You heard me soldier! Move It!!!"
This channel just keeps getting better and better.
When he said "she was awarded 2 purple heart" I was like wow this ladys bad ass "and she was a horse" sheesh
An amazing story forgotten but resurrected thank you for sharing
Dark docs is the best thing ive found in 5 years
I love this channel. Narrator has the most tense, ominous voice.
“People’s volunteer army”
Riiight. Just like..
The DEMOCRATIC People’s REPUBLIC of Korea
First: I dig the Fuzz Aldrin picture.
Second: Hope you and yours work as hard as they can to make your nations government better.
Governments in any capacity, called socialists, democratic, communist; all can become run away trains and wreak havoc on the world if not managed and checked by their citizens.
No government is perfect. I assume we are on the same page, but I try and balance out rhetoric with logic when I catch it.
Love you dog (cat)
@Kneon Knight can't argue you on that point. Im not trying to advocate for any specific type, though I am born and raised and proud of my USA. I am more proud of the people here though than I would say of the government as a whole.
State and local bodies have seemed to stand for their populations a bit more with the pandemic circumstance present this last year as it progressed. Some better than others.
I feel that the reason governments don't last is because they are types implemented with too much outside intervention, or the people do not have the faith that would be needed embedded enough in their cultural way of life.
Eric Luffy Fuzz Aldrin, is that what it’s called? Ya you just made my day with that compliment AND that newfound knowledge!
I myself am a proud Canadian. Can’t say I’ll personally venture into politics, but I’ll take the empowerment you’ve given me to respect the next person that’s a bit of a dick towards me, remind them that we’re in this together.
Hell, humanity is in this together.
I try to be as kind and pacifist as I can, but I rarely get a boost. I’ll take this!
Eric, *YOU* have just impacted people you’ll never meet through *MY* newfound confidence. Cheers, stay safe, and remind anyone you meet that we’re in this together.
Humanity: Fuck Yeah!
Kneon Knight I mean, in an ideal world...
Personally I think there could be a valid, respectable, fully socialist nation. How would it work? I don’t know, I’m just a farmer.
In my ideal future for humanity; the mentally incapable are cared for, the drug addicts cared for, the criminals punished and rehabilitated, the sick given what they need, the forklift drivers (and anyone else) given a fair wage *for their output,* the exceptional rewarded, the unskilled given a livable wage for the work they can do, the handicapped treated as equals AND given priority for positions they are able to fill, more vacation time for all, perhaps even a 4 day work week. Just my ideas.
Every gov’t style has its own shortcomings, and sure there may well be an ideal version of communism in which the citizens don’t have a voice, yet they don’t need a voice since the conditions of the country are essentially utopian.
Since “those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it,” I’ve got to say democracy seems like the de facto gov’t type. But I’m sure once humanity begins colonizing our solar system we’ll start to realize we’re in this together.
Former DDR = Deutsche DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK .... alll Communists are the same
I love your work! Thank you for honoring the USMC and Sgt. Reckless
Deffo one of the best I've seen so far, stellar work sir
I became an absolute addict to this channel. Absolutely wonderful documentaries, I wish you all the best good sir and please, keep doing these
I learned about Sgt. Reckless in my MCJROTC class. I was impressed with what Sgt. Reckless did. What a hearo she was, it was amazing when I learned about his story. Rest in peace Sgt. Reckless.
Sergeant Reckless was female.
@@novafluxx thanks for telling me. I was not sure, thanks.
TheMexicanBager YT sure thing! 🙂
Reckless was also a SSgt. Which is a promotion from Sgt.
@@HollywoodMarine0351 wow never knew that as well. Thanks for telling me.
Great Video, love the tone and background music, it makes it feel gritty.
Heard this story b4, you added much more information. Great job.
Thank you for bringing this story to us.
There's another statue of S/SGT Reckless at the Museum of the Marine Corps in Virginia right out front. Semper Fi Brothers and Sisters
Lets hope these rioting Antifa losers don't try and tear it down.
Aren't they just trying to take down statues that honor slave owning racists who fought for the south? And I'm conflicted on this subject because on one hand I know these men that statues were made after were pro slavery and did not believe all are equal which is contradictory to our constitution as well as the Bible. And they were rebelling against the United states government fighting AGAINST their country not for their country. But on the other hand these men bravely chose to fight for a cause and showed valor. And although their cause was not Just nor Moral they still fought and died for what they believe in and no one's service and sacrafice should ever be forgotten
John Williamson; Thank you for Your service BROTHER!.
SEMPER FI!.
@@jameshuntington7016; I wonder "if" OUR citizens could ever come to realize that WE're al Americans,(U.S. individuals that love the same COUNTRY), the most important issue shouldn't be if people are white, black, blue or democrat or republican, catholic or protestant. I grew up thinking that the greatness of the U.S. was the result of the diversity of the population, different individuals from different backgrounds, different way of thinking but with true love for OUR COUNTRY. The more divided WE get the weaker WE become as a NATION which can result in any other COUNTRY trying to get advantage of the situation. My OATH don't have an expiration date.
SEMPER FI!.
@@jameshuntington7016 why would they tear down a statue of a hero who fought for the nation unlike those Confederates who betrayed their nation and took up at against it.
*intense introduction*, *lists acomplishments*, "she was a horse"
It's not as easy as it looks
We're all here because you have "Dark" in your name but the piece on Sgt. Reckless ---very nice.
Never heard of this, but wow! Narration, presentation, music, this is superb PBS quality 👏
She was a staff sergeant not a sergeant. The Corps doesn't play the "everyone is Sarge" BS
OohRah!!!
Semper Fi
Promoted to Sergeant in 1954, and Staff Sergeant in 1959
Just an e5 at that point
Didn't know that. My brother retired as a gunny.
@@jk-76 Alvin Cullum York was a Private when first making a name for himself and a Corporal when taking a German machine gun position but he will always be remembered as Sargent York, his rank when discharged.
He was a Sargent... as such he is remembered as Sgt York because he earned it...
Semper Fi
"Throwing grenades down the slopes"
That's offensive and defensive at the same time.
Did it all the time in Vietnam mountains.
This comment is one of the greatest things i have ever seen on the internet.
Ope! That reckless memorial was tugging on my heart strings right there
Thank you for this story.
Semper Fi
"Don't forget that you're First Marines! Not all the Communists in hell can overrun you!"
-Chesty Puller
As a Korean American, this country has directly and indirectly touched the lives of three generations in my family.
From my grandfather who fought as a student soldier, defending his country during the Pusan perimeter.
To my father who learned English and made friends with American soldiers during his military service.
And to myself who was lucky enough to have been born and raised here.
Political jingoism aside, while I'm saddened by the lack of attention regarding the Korean War, I'm always amazed by all the stories that came out of the war!
Kneon Knight He was indeed KATUSA!I believe my father had studied English literature as a major and was with an American transportation/motor pool/logistics unit. He told me that he spent most of his time translating accident reports for American officers and NCOs because young Korean conscript drivers (who had never driven cars let alone, big ole cargo trucks) would constantly be crashing. In fact in his military yearbook, his caption under his photo is “No more damn reports!”
Ooooh Rahhhh, Semper Fi. USMC '69 - '73; Vietnam '71 - '72. I'm glad you honor your family.
This reminds me of Operation Cowboy in WW2, when Americans, Germans and Cossacks collaborated to save a legendary breed of horses from being turned into rations (or worse) by the Soviets.
If you want to know more about this read Mark Felton's book Ghost Riders.
@@chromiumphotography5138 The historian Mark Felton? If so all his stuff is top shelf.
@@olliefoxx7165 Yep that Mark Felton 👍
What’s worse than being butchered and eaten?
@@Eduardo-pc6gq being forgotten?
This just proves how awesome ALL marines are. I am a 9 year Navy vet and I think the Marines are the best overall branch of the services. My little brother was one and I couldn't have been prouder of him.
I really enjoy all the videos you post, thanks for your work putting them together. Great nuggets of history.
*at attention*
Sargent Reckless: *horse noises*
An whole squad: *SIR YES, SIR!*
That horse must of known the chinese woulda made her into soup
Hahahaha
You win the internet today! I’m sure they were tired of bats and pangolins back then too. Horse would of sounded awesome to them I;m sure.
@@brianbgood the Mongols ate all the horses, that is why they have to go for bat....poor oppressed people....evil winnie the poo empire
@@brianbgood Bats eaten in Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia and Palau
RECKLESS!! What a legend, great girl!
Outstanding presentation. Semper Fi to my Marine friends. Never forget Reckless.
RIP RECKLESS & FULL
Chesty and reckless my two favorite marines
Great story, fantastic video! Thank you!
How could anyone down vote this?! ... What an incredible story! Excellent narration & imagery!
I like the new intro.
I was thinking the same thing
Agreed
@@davidsilk3764 ........ he does a fabulous production. It gladdens me that he has turned down the music which albeit still loud, does detract from the narration esp if my device or room is wonky. Keep up the good work and down with the orchestra.
SGT. REcKELESS !!!!
WE LOVE YOU!!!!
RiP Hero Sgt. Reckless Salute
The great thing about RUclips creators - they can tell the same story in completely different ways... I have to admit that I like both takes (that I have seen) of such a great (and as for the horse at times, humorous) story. Thanks
Extraordinary well done very informative well narrated well produced .... I never heard of that horse,.thanks!
Breyer Horse Creations made a model of Sgt. Reckless a while back. Wish I'd gotten it.
*is named sergeant reckless
me: ☺️
*sergeant reckless is a HORSE
me: 😮
SSgt Reckless! Put some respect on the Rank!
My grandfather was part of that lunacy, and he never mentioned a horse. I learned something today.
My uncle, a now retired full colonel in the Marines, served and won numerous awards in Korea, gave me the book Reckless: Pride of the Marines in 1956. He knew this horse when he was a Lt., and said he was alive due to Reckless. My dad, also a retired Marine, was a DI at the time, said as a farm boy he was so proud that a filly saved the day. I've reread the book numerous times...
interesting story-needed some maps and accompanying background to help those of us that are clueless understand the story.
@Amed Tajan You could "spit" instead of swallowing.....
Served in Korea in 84-85 & never heard of this. Wouldn’t hesitate to go back in a heartbeat
@@jamessimms415 thank you James, for your service but mostly for being the only one with an open mind in this here thread
One of the more wacky intros of any Dark Docs episode
Just found your channel, love it!
Love your voice, your narration style and deep research on each topic you share.....
70 years later and we are again seeing the aggression of the Chinese.
Again? Ah yes because Korea is practically in the US' backyard.
It wasnt really aggression in the Korean War, they really did just defend their allies.
Saw this on the History guy about a year ago !
And both THG and DD are shills.
Both (and others too) are skirting over Japanese intentional using chemical and germ weapons against Chinese civilians prior and during WW2.
Fantastic vid and story! Thanks for sharing.
It’s cool that you uploaded this not a lot of people know about the Korean War or some do but don’t know much about it
I could see the headlines back then CHINESE SOLDIERS ATTACK VEGAS!!!!!
Since Nevada had a population of 153,000 as a whole and Las Vegas less than 25,000 people wouldn't know where it was either way.
Thats probably what the media would say today
@Kneon Knight
Orange man bad!
Orange man bad!
Orange man bad!
@Kneon Knight I'm a American citizen but i cant votw
Kneon Knight To be fair, Orange Man is a corrupt, narcissistic, deeply incompetent prick.
The usual story. Men on the ground spend their blood, sweat, tears, and lives to take a position. Brass in the back decide it doesn’t look good on a map and order them to abandon it.
The predecessor to the power llama.
God Bless you Sergeant Reckless!!
Fantastic job, your video quality is improving and I love it!
It's Staff Sargent Reckless... she earned it, get it corrected...
@6:10 its clearly SSGT and a Staff Sargent Insignia being pinned on...
Semper Fi
I concur Jenny J! Dark Docs also made the mistake of referring Marines as Soldiers. They have to do a better on their research.
@@HollywoodMarine0351 foreign active duty here, honest question - why not refer to marines as soldiers? Aren't all servicemen in arms soldiers by definition?
@@Strafprozessordnung No, not really. Soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen
@@Strafprozessordnung Marines are occasionally referred to as _"Soldiers of the Sea"..._ However, the naval emphasis -- and this is not a US-only thing -- differentiates Marines from Soldiers in ways that do not translate as inter-Army unit types do, i.e., "Infantry" vs "Airborne" vs "Mechanized", etc. Those nations who call their Marines _"Naval Infantry"_ are closer to what you are inferring, because those states usually do not possess strong traditions of amphibious forces, and once a force become truly "amphibious" (as opposed to simply getting to a war zone on a ship, even if they're making an opposed landing), they become very different from "Soldiers", as a group.
The last 20-ish years have been an aberration for both the US and Royal Marines, as they were forced to morph into "Army-like" formations...but that is not their primary purpose -- that's what the Army is for.
KTIF US Marines are distinguished by their mission, training, history, uniforms and esprit de corps. I would use never referring an Irishman to British or Ukrainian with Russian as examples.
My great grandpa fought in this war he flew a bomber
His service is appreciated.
My grandpa was a soldier in Turkish Bridge. He died at May 29-30, 1953, in Vegas Battle. His three children were orphaned.
I am glad Sergeant Reckless made it home ok. I love Horses. They are good animals to have.
Based jackhammer of the USMC, Sgt. Reckless.
im always this fast
@Karla Kirkpatrick lol
Not enough foreplay or too much?
Your girlfriend must be disappointed. lol
that's what your girlfriend tells me too
You want a cookie or something??
This is the next Netflix hit just you wait... but seriously this beautiful creature is as much a hero and patriot as any man defending us. I wish more ppl in modern times had 1/10th the dignity of this amazing creature.
The intro is great! Love your work!