Marine reacts to UKSF in Nairobi
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i think theres a bit more to it than that - but good luck!
Hey Mark felton is a Dr in military history listen to his narration of death and diamonds operation barras it tells how the paras and sbs frogmen marine recon and sas hey u seen the video of sbs driving into the back of a Chinook hovering on the water and the ribs just cruised straight into them cool as fuck
Why?, the Dude was doing rescue work, that is considered a Humanitarian mission, if I am not mistaken. Why would yt have an agenda against such content?, which I get the feeling they actually do. Sorry to hear that, Susan and her crew are a bunch of f-ups. BTW, it's actually hard to tell for certain, but the Dude doesn't look like the "Big Jim Slade" type, that One usually conjures up when picturing SF Soldiers. From what I can tell, he kinda looks like an average middle-aged Dude, a friend on your bowling league. Nothing wrong with that, kinda cool actually. Shared this on twitter.
@@namelessentity5851 i thought it mite have been demonitized because its not really your content. you just turned a 6min Liveth For Evermore video into a 16min vid with some merch plugs along the way.
also your link to the Origianl Video is seems to be dead
By the way he got the Victoria's cross mate
You will note that the Brit is wearing civvies, this is because the Terrorists interrupted his pint. That's why he went in that hard
Probably missed out on happy hour in all
never get in between a brit and his/her pint not unless u want all hell & damnation coming down you
@nordhorny thanks for clarification. I saw it at the time not in mainstream media and was said he was from SA. The guy has bollocks made of steel anyway and hats off to him!!
Good job they didn't spill it....
@@TheVicGuerra No he wasnt
American high command "we are drafting the paperwork to send a squad in"
Britain "It's cool we've just sent Bob in"
ha ha
That's hilarious!
Who's Bob? "He's our cook".
XXL Properties really I thought Bob was the Barber 💈
MrAbletospeak i saw the bog guy 10 seconds ago armed with a 12” plunger about to assault the U bend....was it him?
He was SAS and he wasn’t given permission to go but he wasn’t told no and I think he was credited for saving 700 civilians what a man he is
It clearly states in the video that he was given permission to go in, by the UK high Commissioner in the country.
@trytellingthetruth.2068 that is what was reported in the UK at the time
He was also awarded a medal in Kenya....He is a hero in my country...the situations was chaotic but he brought morale to all the rescurer..#RIP to all who died...
You're welcome. You guys are awesome.
lol, your vomiting british news. he did well, but they're trying to paint a picture of him doing everything including taking out the terrorists
I can imagine that having even only one SAS commando veteran in your ranks boosts morale like 500%.
I'm English and it brings hope to my heart that people start to face facts not all white people are racist I'm proud of my fellow English man and I too offer my condolences to all that lost friend's and family ✌️🇬🇧✌️
@@leeholmes9962 Whoa ... where did the race thing come from? Or did someone delete a comment?
White Brits are the second least racist group of people on earth.
There was a Harvard Peer review study that showed this. I always try and post links when thus cones up but YT deletes the posts. But if you type in Harvard Study shows racism in the West is lowest in world or Peer Review Journal Racism study in the Washington Post it usually cones up on the first page
No Oakleys
No big beard
No kitted out helmet
No fancy gloves
Not every single mail order accessory available for the M4
He’s British all right... ;)
In reality, it is not beneficial to sport a look that screams "SF operator" to people who know what they're looking at. It is hard to blend into the crowd when, even in civilian clothes with no gear on, you stick out like sore thumb.
Edit: you also missed *no visible tattoos
Richard Patton and in he’s Armani jeans lol
ha ha, nice one.
Not even a backward baseball cap!
This was pure Iranian Embassy Trainers and balaclava.
L119A2/colt c8
👏🏼😂🇬🇧
Apparently the UK Op was asked if he had heard of Chuck Norris, to which he replied “who’s she” ...
lol
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Hahaha well done sir.
🤣🤣
Funniest thing I have heard in a long time
I'm Kenyan and I didn't hear this version of the dusit attack but I'm grateful to the unsung hero from the UK
Me too man
bwana watch news
@@KingofZamunda. noma sana
Pia mm sijai skia😂😂
I never saw this on news
I'm ex British Parachute Regt. I do have to say for a very young US Marine you are very knowlegable and made some very important key points that only a good soldier would know. Well done keep up the good work!
My father in law
would probably have trained you
In Aldershot.
William (Bill) Hearne
I love the respect you have for the British forces. As an ex British soldier, much respect back to you and the American forces. Great guys and girls.
I've had nothing but solid experiences when working with Brits. Class-A warfighters for sure
@@CombatArmsChannel Thank you and likewise.
@@CombatArmsChannel lol.. They couldn't defeat the the guerilla IRA in 30 years of urban war and 300,000 personnel later.
@@wolfthequarrelsome504 the troubles are over and the Union Jack still flies over stormont pat.
I was there mate and it’s very hard to legally fight a ‘conflict’ against British passport holders. The rules of engagement we had to abide by were ridiculous.... and the ra new it and used it. I didn’t blame them, I would have done the same.
But ‘one hand tied behind our back’ doesn’t even begin to cover it.
But still operation ‘ banner‘ is over and Northern Ireland still flies the Union Jack.
I don’t think anyone won. The IRA certainly didn’t. But nobody did.
I look back and think ‘what a pointless nasty conflict’.
@@wolfthequarrelsome504 How was Vietnam for you guys?
Kenyan Mititary, "Can we get some back up down here". UK high command , "We got 1 SF guy here we can lend you". Kenyan Mititary, "Ok, thats a bit of overkill but yep let him through".
A bit overkill haha so true!
well he was there to train them.
Wonderful comment, thank you!
It's the Kenyan Recce Squad company that actually terminated the Terrorists. The SF guy was just in the rescue team.
@@nairobinyeusi5811 it was 2 a piece the uksf soldier took out 2 militants as did the Kenyans
Christian Craighead is the operator youre talking about. Good bloke,very modest. Glad he's on our side!
This dude is called Christian Craighead. He’s since retired from the SAS and confirmed that it is him in that iconic photo. His efforts that day earned him the nickname “Obi Wan Nairobi”
You can tell he is Special Forces, he's wearing sneakers, for sneaking.
😂👌
😹😹😹
Shit, this made me laugh a lot more than it should have! :-D
Bet he felt as fast as sonic
Fr tho LOWAs are really good for running in
Christian craighead is his name, awarded Conspicuous Gallantry Cross. Second only to the Victoria cross. He served in the British army from 1992 to 2020, he went from the parachute regiment across to pathfinders reconnaissance & then applied for SAS selection. This is confined to be him.
Yeah I have him on IG, he’s a man’s man
You missed out has a bionic arm and his inside leg lol
@@leedave9314 Full credit to his work, but I'm not following a coffee sales account on IG. The man is a proper hard one, pandering to yanks to flog products though...
@@goodshipkaraboudjan Black Rifle coffee is a Veteran Owned and operated Company, helping anyone fresh out of the military. He told that whole story om their podcast. and is pretty good friends with em, i don't see why he shouldn't promote their stuff
@@goodshipkaraboudjan Oh well I guess you're the true hero of this whole story, huh?
I love how it shows that, equipment is like 30% of the battle, 60% is skill, and 10% is luck. Unless your SAS, or SBS, then it's 100% badass.
To the sas or sbs, that is another day on the job
imagine not mentioning training. 90% of it is training.
@@gh8066 Skill comes from training.
@@andre51286 He was 22SAS
There's a story about 1110 taliban on one side of a hill and on the other side was 1 sas soldier... the taliban leader then hears a shout saying "1 sas soldier is better than 10 taliban " the taliban annoyed sends 10 taliban over the hill and after hearing gunfire they hear "1 sas soldier is better than 100 taliban " again outraged they sent 100 taliban over, after a long gun fight it goes quiet for a minute until they see a wounded taliban walking back to the 1000 remaining taliban, he tells them don't send any more over the hill its a trap... there's 2 of them!🤣💪
We are very proud of our boys from Hereford 🇬🇧
They are Badass Respect from India!!
these lads come from all over our nation bab, not just hereford. thats just where the training base is.
@@VNOMALII yeah she wasnt implying that she was simply stating sas based
Geoffe offlagan is also a special forces in UK iike him he is my friend here in 🇰🇪🇰🇪
They aren't from Hereford they are from the UK. They are based in Hereford.
Good grief - this guy is a one man army. Glad he's on our side
Allahu akbar
@@goodputin4324 ahhhh shit
@@plant5741 allahu akbar
Allahu achshit
@@robhill5230 nein. Allahu akbar
Awesome video mate love from across the pond GOD SAVE THE QUEEN AND GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸
🇬🇧🇺🇸🇳🇿🇦🇺🇨🇦
@@mumflrpumble9107 love to all our brothers and sisters in the commonwealth and US
@@mumflrpumble9107 deffo my top 5 fave nations
@@InterYamah Good because they are the Five-eyes
You have to acknowledge the British SAS guy was out shopping, heard what was going on, he went to his car, pulled on a balaclava, grabbed his gear and literally went in Alone at first!! This is one SAS guy, and as you heard, american soldiers were on site but did Not enter! Respect to SAS and Kenya soldiers.
Sas soldiers get trained in every single role. It's something that other countries don't do because they rely on things like air support or different troops to fill that role. An sas soldier can fit in everywhere and anywhere. They are tought to survive with no resources. I don't mean to discredit any other special forces but I know a heap of spec ops dudes that massively respect them
taught
I'm British and personally not fit to lace the boots of our military people but mate, never ever question the bravery or commitment of the US military - it's an absolute production line of heroes.
If this was a navy seal there’d be a film out by now
Haha and a book and a theatre play
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ruclips.net/video/tdiNcYSbJTk/видео.html, watch the link then you'll realize that this story analysis is hogwash, specifically 1.11min weapons hot.
The book is on the way btw..standby 🤙
His book is going to come out its called one man in
Grandad was SAS and landed on Sword Beach 6 June 1944 Normandy. Love the respect you have for UK forces. They are amazing.
As a Brit, there are 3 things I’m still proud of……our armed forces and special forces, and our music. In that order.
Old music…this new stuff is rubbish
There’s more than that to be proud of but we are taught that we are bad. 😢
We always love working with Ex British SF guys in our security contracting company. They are real day savers 🥰 respect from Pakistan 🇵🇰
I love the comment “neutralised” such a nice way of putting it. Our British SAS & SBS are the absolute best 🇬🇧
English
@@latharna67 your an idiot, u don't have a fukin clue do u.
@@latharna67 alot of the SAS and SBS are from England, Wales and Scotland not just England.
@@latharna67 I’m English but I have to recognise that the SAS was the invention of Col Sterling (Scottish) and his 2i/c was capt paddy Maine (ulsterman).
@@JaEDLanc both were bad ass 👍
Kudos to the Kenyans who were willing to leverage the specialized resources available to them.
My thoughts exactly. There was no ego. They all wanted the same outcome: minimal loss of life and neutralise the terrorist
And able to coordinate and communicate with professionalism.
Your level of respect for all armed forces that you cover is admirable, and should serve as a lesson to many in the RUclips comments sections. (Although, pleasingly, your viewers seem to be in the minority in so much as there's hardly ever any tit-for-tat "X service/country is better than Y service/country" squabbling!)
As my USMC buddies would say, "outstanding"! 👍🏻
Haha thanks brother
He needs a medal just for that 🎖👌🏻
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For sure... I noticed his smile when they mentioned the award for our lad ... Big respect to you and we see our brothers across the pond don't forget that.
Spot on!
It's impressive that the Kenyans were flexible enough to accept the help.
they had been helping them train for a good long time so it was second nature to listen to him
@@urdead2meboy i'm sure they were all glad as fuck that this british guy showed up and started running the show telling folks what to do. They looked somewhat helpless in many of the shots
The SBS Operator was on a podcast where he said the Kenyan guys made everything much easier by showing alot of trust and very speedy and disciplined performances.
Touche ! But if it's a helping hand militarily, you want the finest, but I hear you.
I guess someone on the ranks realize that it wasn't the time for them to learn and try something. Instead they realize it was the time to act with precision, no second guessing, hence it will be great if someone who actually had a lot of experience like SAS member to help them. Kenyan LE & Military already trained a lot by British military & SOF, and that time Kenyans keeps a clear head, open to take suggestion and aid from the highly experienced SAS member, resulting in a quite commendable performance. Not perfect, but still very commendable.
I can imagine if the Kenyans stonewalled him from helping, there's a possibility that the event will end in a much, much worse result
Gallantry Cross Bro. And well deserved. In these times we need heroes like this man.
Americans "we have a detachment of seals"
Britain "its OK we have 1 SF guy"
Pure legend
Americans "we have a detachment of seals"
Britain "its OK we have 1 SF guy"
Terrorists "were screwed"
@@anthonycollingridge970 Back up?
"Do you need any special equipment"?
"No thanks, I've got a sports shirt and some Levis".
Imagine if it was a whole detachment of sas/sbs guys
@@travisbickle0526 "Bye,bye love,Bye bye happeness,.."
He lead the Assault single handed ffs.
Now imagine an entire Brick or Section of SAS hitting you.
It’d be done in 10 seconds 😂
@@K2007T this is spartaaaaaaa, with 20 Special force members breaching from all walls
Lol
From the books I’ve read most of them are 4 max, which shows how skilful they are, sometimes even operating alone or in pairs
@@erlend6338 that's when they are on ops behind enemy lines. If they are taking part in a planned attack they will use as high as a full squadron
Without getting into the whole "our SF are better than your SF"... there's nobody that knows what they're talking about that won't acknowledge that the SAS and SBS are the pinnacle of a wide specialism SF force. That's the reason why the civi jobs that most regiment go into are either heading up high risk security outfits or training other countries' SF forces.
Hey, I'm Kenyan, and I'm happy you noticed the Recce's layout(The Squad is called the Recce squad),we are the only African country using the Scar rifle🤫 pretty cool.
That's racist
@@goodputin4324 how?
But I'm sorry to say ur countries troops disaster response "in the middle of ur damn capital city" is quite miserable! Nigerians will route them out in far better time & fashion..... And yes, without foreign help
@@umargiade976 I won't argue with a guy whose country's citizens were killed en masse on the streets,BY THEIR POLICE FORCE
@@umargiade976 ate you the police or just a trash in you tube
Love the mutual respect shown between the US and UK.
Normal person: what do we do?
British SAS guy: hold my tea...
More accurately, it would be “I’ll just finish my tea.”
@Mike Huggett Thanks, Aussies just as good worked with them. Top guys
IM NOT SURE IF YOUR PAYING ATTENTION WHO TAKEING OVER IN YOUR COUNTRY, BUT HOW COME THESE SPECIAL FORCES ARENT PROTECTING THE CONSTITUTION IN THERE OWN COUNTRY? FOREIGN OR DOMISTIC TERRIOSISTS, WHERE OUR 1 MILE AWAY SNIPERS IN OTHER COUNTRYS ?IF THESE HIGHLY TRAINED/ SKILLED COMMANDOS DONT DO SOMETHING HERE THEY MYS WELL STAY IN NIROBI AND BACOME CITIZENS.
@@debbies3763 We don't have a constitution and no one's "takeing" (sic) over in our country.
Also your keyboard appears to be faulty and stuck on capslock.
Rocking the block, in his Armani jeans. Cool as fk!!!!
Brilliant channel, not biased just good honest opinions
I was there when it happened. As a Kenyan,I am grateful that it was better than the last terrorist attack
That picture of the operator breaching by himself is a VERY powerful image
That guy in the white shirt and black trousers is a civilian with a concealed carry permit who defend quite a few people in a room he baricaded before being evacuated.
You sure? I read he was a South African attached army, another tactical trainer.
@@damedusa5107 thats not what i read. Will have a look and confirm later.
@@damedusa5107 I wouldn't be surprised.
James C “inayat kassam” will narrow down your searches, it’s already been confirmed who he is, not civi.. security mentor and instructor
@@damedusa5107 He is israeli but also a member of a rifles association of kenya. south Africans don't train Kenya army
Selfless professionalism. It would probably take him 10 years to earn what a Premier league footballer earns in a week which I think is patently wrong. The world is screwed up, but i'm glad that there are guys like him are prepared to step forward to help and protect us.
Once out the forces ex SF can make really good money as close protection bodyguards. One of my friends is an ex royal marine and is making £650 a day on a ship as an anti pirate force. Ex SF can make 300k to 500k a year
Yeah i think its wrong too, but i doubt these soldiers are mainly in it for the money. Footballers mainly get paid alot cause these clubs r just making more money than ever
Footballers get paid a lot because their employers - the clubs - recognise their value and compensate them financially, soldiers get paid poorly because their employers - the government - don't give a shit about them. Don't criticise what footballers get paid, criticise what the government pays soldiers.
Moo Baz hahahaha stupid argument. We live in a free market. A prem footballer earns that much money because the business he is involved in generates its own wealth. If the player does not get the money then who should? You should also consider the fact that every one of the they players pays 40% tax into the UK treasury every week. 1 player on 100k gives the taxman 40k a week. Thats from 1 player- 20 teams have 30/40 man squads. Some on less than 100k some on a lot more. Its like when people say nurses should get paid more than footballers😂 ok that would be great. But you need a quick economics 101 lesson to understand why its not possible- so... if not possible why keep saying it? We all want heroes like this soldier, nurses, fire fighters etc to get paid more. Have a go at the government, not a working class lad who worked his arse off his whole life who has dedicated his life to a sport that just so happens to make you super rich if you become a top pro. Footballers have been given nothing for free. They worked for it.
No comparison between them other than general fitness, getting 500k a week for spitting, swearing n diving...is a joke.
I love the way he's running back in the building, while everyone else is stood watching him... its almost like they are confused.. We are so lucky to have these guys defending our nation.. Ps.. love your channel.. i echo what everyone else is saying.. your level of respect for other armed forces is awesome.
That guy is the real Rambo…brave man..and a hero..
Thanks for the respect to our soldiers. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 🤙🏻
Why did they send only one SAS man. Well there was only one terrorist attack😉
They Didn’t send him he was on base having a Drink aka cuppa and told the other training officers aka the Army lot to cover for him so if any higher ups asked about where he was he was covered he went on his own accounts
GOD bless that man for us...it was a difficult moment for us
Goes to show how well trained the man was, top level 👏
damn good on the Brit SF'S Bad asses indeed brother!!! those SAS/SBS Operatives are the metal, brother,Love how he looked in those levis and sneakers man! .big respect..C.A
i love the respect you have for the British armed forces . i do have to say that in the first gulf war and in Bosnia i worked with both the US army and the US marines . they were probably the most adaptable soldiers i have ever met . i found that the American's initially in theatre were a bit lax but they learn and adapt quickly .it was a pleasure to serve with them .
@gerard winstanley. A friend of ours was a Challenger tank commander in the first Gulf War and had a lot of dealings with US tankers (l don't know if they were Army or Marines) but he was struck by their professionalism.
It appears that the Kenyan army and police force are both well trained and compassionate as well as being willing to accept help if offered, which makes them special I
That's why this SAS/SBS GUY was in Kenya to train there military also with the NAVY SEALS
Admire his bravery. God bless him.
religious vomit
I had the privilege to train with 22SAS at RAF Hereford in ‘96, I say train with, we played enemy and they kicked our arses😁😁😁 spent a fun couple of days being on the wrong side of their training, train clearance, VIP protection, room clearance. Very impressive.
Haha my my uncles mates in the raf who he served with volunteered to do the same h might’ve been one of em 😂
my buddy is a comms guy in the german army. One day his company commander asked them to play enemies for some other unit, all where fired up "Fck yea we gonna kick their ass". Turns out it was a KSK unit. He described his experience as following: "We're sitting in a room, the door gets kicked in, 3 dudes storm in, shoot you 5 times in the face and kick you to the ground"
My dad served in NI and Germany during the troubles (I was born in Rinteln, lived in Hannover, Berlin, Bonn, etc. I remember the wall and so on) and he always used to say about the SAS and SBS guys... That they were the most unsuspecting, normal looking dad bod blokes you'd meet. They just had a special mind set and were fucking ultra, ultra fit, even if they weren't built like tanks.
Suppose they're considered the best for a reason. Not looking for an argument with anyone, but they have a rep and I think it's justified.
What an amazing guy and really a badass... in the most positive way possible!!! Balls of steel! Absolute legend!!!
An interesting little antidote. Back in 1986 when I was 14 years young my parents during the school summer holidays packed me off sailing from Gibraltar for a week. The event was organised by this very well spoken dare I say it posh old gentleman, he came across as a retired 007 agent, very eloquent and multilingual, from a different era to be honest. Our initial training for a few days before we set out was in Poole, Dorset UK my home town where from his property we where learning knots, chart planning etc before departing from Heathrow. On his wall above the fireplace was the SAS plaque, so I asked him about it, he didn't really tell me a great deal but he served in WW2 SAS until disbanded and up until the late 1950's before retiring.
On our Journey through Morocco my blonde hair and blue eyes at the time, (bold middle aged now) was somewhat of a rare commodity, hence many camels where offered in exchange for me.
Two Moroccans' at one point tried to grab me, a Guess they were trying to make off with their prize, and he stepped in, I've never seen anything like it before or since, this man was well into his 70's and without noise just composure and lightening speed tied up this two men mid thirties at guess within seconds, both lying on the floor dazed injured and confused by what this man had did, he spoke to them in their tongue as if ordering a coffee once the ordeal was over.
I've never served, but this event has always stuck with me and left me with utter respect for the abilities a rare few such as this old man possessed. The best of the best until their last breath.
don't mess with someone who got old in a profession where men die young.
What a beautiful gesture to the 'Old Man' I am sure that the skills they learn are life long .
So when put to the test he delivered at high speed...
So proud of all our Military Services...Long may they reign...Wish they had more power to protect our borders ....
For those of you wondering what this Posh Old Gentleman said to the 2 morrocans in their native tongue:
"the name is BOND...James Bond"
@@jameswhite153 love this
...and then the alarm sounded on your bedside clock and you had to get up for school
Ex Sapper here mate, thank you for your service buddy, worked with US EOD in Iraq 2008. An odd ball mix of professional eccentrics indeed, we got on really well!
We’ve so much shared history, not just our origins, but if our continued friendship- all European descendants are like brothers, we really need to start acting like it.
Peace and love bro, any US serviceman is welcome at my table any day, as long as you like the countryside, dogs and guns!
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He is a hero saved many lives
Incredibly proud of our Armed forces here in the UK. Some of the best in the world, along with our commonwealth counterparts and our American brothers. Much love to you my friend!
I remember watching this on the news, it was no brainer for the British government to grant permission for this guy to assist, bearing in mind Kenya is part of the commonwealth. It was probably a difficult decision for the US government to grant US military assistance.
I have no love for the US goverment when it comes to millitary choices but this one thing I do agree on. The british goverment have history, connctions in Kenya that being its a commonwealth Country and it can be seen as Aiding a Ally while the US dont have the same connections
mk gaming the way I see it is they could have set there SF and try save innocent people but didn’t connections don’t matter
i dont think the seals have a problem assisting Kenya. they have done it before soon after the Westgate siege. they share a navy base manda bay with Kenya navy
There would have been a conversation between the UK High Commissioner and the UK Military Attache. Who would have spoken to the SF Operator on the ground. Authorisation would come from them via a previous agreement.
@@adamatch9624 Soldiers are bound by orders, even if they can save people, they wont unless ordered too (When on duty)
You should check out the operation where 4 royal marines rode in on the side of Apache gunships to rescue a wounded friend
The guy is a legend. Glad he got recognition for this.
Imagine having a whole regiment of these blokes as well as SBS and a community of retired operators to call on!
one of his SAS mates said he is hard as nails and as close to superman as you will ever get and thank God he`s on our side
And then he was forced out because they felt he was getting a bit big time. True story
Whilst he was a Pathfinder he broke his back, neck, ribs and cracked his skull amongst other injuries in a fatal crash. He got a few weeks off work and got told be back after Xmas leave for a HALO Ex.
He was shot in the humourous bone and took nine months in rehab in later life.
I was in the British Military for many years and I and many of my colleagues would say that one of our main weapons was a cuppa and I am glad to see that you have PG Tips breakfast tea, well done lol.
Who Dares Wins, and, also love the fact this respectful young Leatherneck has a box of PG tips tea bags in the background 👍🇬🇧
I live in Nairobi and this incident was more complex than it present itself...the area is also connected to a river that more militants could have accessed or had a sniper waiting. Cudoz to the UKSF
Once again fantastic stuff from our SFs. Let's not forget that even though the US SEALS didn't get the green light to get involved, they were ready and willing. 👍
I could bet they were willing it’s unfortunate that they didn’t get the green light but then again the us probably heard about the U.K. SF operator going in and thought well they clearly have it under control
Unbelievable bravery. Blown away by the sacrifices these guys are willing and able to make. Humbling.
Great video reaction and some of the comments had me in stitches.. jeans & trainers in such a hostile situation, ABSOLUTE LEGEND!!!
Thanks mate, you come from a good place
As I seem to remember from the press at the time. The SF guy was out shopping during a "day-off" and not at the barracks when this kicked off. He moved fast to get there and perform as stated here.
Apparently he was on the beer run getting some bevvies for the boys
@@mdobson3869 imagine him going back to camp w the beer and telling the boys: you won't believe what i experienced during shopping
@@mdobson3869 “Sorry I’m late lads, had to sort out a bit chew at the Offy!””………
Dam...ran out of milk for the tea...he had to go to the shop...then stopped off to sort this shot out..."while the kettle was still hot"..!..lol
His name is Chris craighead, there is an interview where he said one of his main concerns during the operation was that he was still wearing his Armani jeans
even though ive seen it said that he was SAS, the fact that he has blackbeards jolly rodger on his belt kit suggests maritime connection which would make him SBS, and from reading a few sbs biography's i know the sbs keep their mouths shut allowing the press to credit the sas with their opps thereby staying out of the limelight
Yep, a lot of SBS actions have been credited to the 22nd due to journalists making assumptions. Both are hardcore, well-trained, well-disciplined troops.
What a load of Bollucks the reason the SBS are never on the press mate is because they do so little operationally the truth is all the SBS are is the navy way of trying to make the marines feel special when the reality is the SAS prefer to operate along side SFSG and the para’s end ov
@@jonjones1170 i see your a very informed person, would you mind listing all the sas/sbs military history books you have read, its obvious you have read a few ive missed, thanks for your time
Jon Jones you do realise Marines can join the SAS don’t you? Do you also realise the SAS and SBS do the same selection training?
Nordle69 no mate I just spent 18 years in the parachute regiment but hay what do I no 😂😂😂 right 🤷♂️
The guy in 10:31 holding a pistol is Inayat Kassam an experienced combative and shooting instructor and is the Managing Director of Scorpio Africa Ltd in Nairobi. He usually responds to such terror attacks in aid of the police.
He's since retired and been interviewed! Worth checking out here on RUclips. Keep up the awesome content man and be well. From Newcastle upon Tyne, England
I really like how well informed you are on these things like even general knowledge about the sas and sbs and the victoria cross and stuff. Just shows you know your stuff. Keep up the good content bro love from the UK❤
Thank you for saying the UK and not England. A lot of people are of the assumption that they’re the same thing but they’re really not, England is just a part of the UK and the British military recruits from all over the UK and from commonwealth countries too
Yh but admit it england battered wales Ireland and Scottish Power to create the uk all the Highland clearances the troubles in Ireland and even current events the orangmen still march in northern Ireland as do the ira its all shite that goes wayyyy back to like the 16th century when a certain king had to flee to france mad really isnt It
@@weirdsciencethe2nd205 what's that goto do with anything the guy was saying that the uksf is from all countries of the UK...
@@richardlyd7450 piss of im shopping for a left hand rifle stock aint got time to argue im right tho definitely whatever you want to say remember im right
@@weirdsciencethe2nd205 It was a Scottish king on the throne of England that united the two countries and the Highland clearances were carried out by the Scottish government. Remember whatever you want to say you're wrong lol
@@weirdsciencethe2nd205 wow what an idiot you are I'm English but you sound like a 12 year old who knows nothing of history or war in any way shape or form I'm glad your a minority or the UK will have no soldiers at all if everyone thought like you thank god
I remember this day vividly like it was yesterday,the blast,gunshots,the screams ,confusion,traffic,panic,it was really loud as I was in the opposite side of building and I really appreciate what the military,rege squad and everyone for their sacrifice and how well they handled the situation.Lives were lost but that didn't stop Kenyans from being from united.
Ive met a few special forces of the uk in my military service they are some of the kindest unassuming people that you will ever meet.
I am sure that is because they are trained so effectively that they wll be able to deal with any form of violence. If you are capabale of terrible violence, you can be peaceful.
The Conspicuous gallantry cross is second to the VC for actions in combat, there is a medal rated in-between them but it is for non combative actions. Good job to the British soldier! Nice video to yourself buddy. PS a good friend of mine won the CGC in Afghanistan, Very Very much respect mate! See you soon.
The George Cross is equal to the Victoria Cross. The VC is awarded for actions in the presence of the enemy. The GC is awarded for actions not in the presence of the enemy. It is primarily a civilian decoration but it is increasingly awarded to service personnel for exsmple it has been awarded to multiple bomb disposal technicians, rescue personnel etc.
@@paulamchristie Nope. The VC is the ultimate medal weather in the presence of the enemy or not, Every other medal palls into insignificance compared to a VC. On any correspondence or list of medals the VC must come first. ALWAYS.
@@fossy4321 The Queens official website seems to think they are the same, (www.royal.uk article published 15th May 2018) caption reads 'Her Majesty is Patron of the (VC and GC) association represents all living holders of the Victoria Cross and its equivalent the George Cross. The Victoria Cros was gazetted on 5th February 1856 (issue 21846 page 410-411) the fifth paragraph reads 'shall be awarded to those officers or men who have served Us IN THE PRESENCE OF THE ENEMY, and shall have then performed some signal act of valour' so this is only open to service personnel. The George Cross was gazetted on 24th June 1941. The third paragraph reads 'our faithful subjects and those under our protection in civilian life and members of the ...(armed forces) ... intended primarily for civilians and award in Our military services is to be conferred for actions for which military honours are not normally granted' the two medals are equal in stature. The VC is always awarded/worn before the GC because it was gazetted first, it is older. (The Orders of Chivalry work the same way)
@@paulamchristie The Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross (VC) is the HIGHEST AND MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARD OF THE BRITISH HONOURS SYSTEM. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces. It may be awarded posthumously.
@@fossy4321 'tio members of the armed forces' the GC is the civilian equivalent.
My word you’ve improved dramatically! Very impressed! Good on you! (I mean the way you communicate, seem more confident and erudite, don’t mean to blow smoke up there, just pleased for you)
Chris Thrall has some stuff that may be of interest to you, stay safe for us, from N Wales.
Haha cheers dude 🤙
And for sure, Chris and I actually dod a podcast a while back. Solid content
Loved the vid, loved the analysis, and the areas of interest, in particular, the specific pause-points, were the exact points and reasons, as to why i paused , i loved the observation, spacial awareness etc
Another great walk-through and observational commentary...really hope your efforts on your channel are paying dividends as you are obviously well trained, situationally aware, yet calm and humble in your delivery = decent bloke.
That guy is hard-core 22 SAS. They don't mess around. Any time, anywhere, dressed or undressed, on or off duty, they just wade in. If the SAS are coming your way you need to skiddadle in the opposite direction. 😂 Thanks for the vid, Combat
He is SBS same as SAS but different lol
The trouble with that idea, is they almost certainly have that direction covered too! 🤣🤣🤣
@@tophodonthetrowel4730 best description ever
@@Suprahampton 😂😂
@@tophodonthetrowel4730 Yeah. Same outcome. SAS or SBS. Both are mean f*ckers 😂
The beauty of thieves that he can think making decisions instantly without having a second thought for anyone who would of been in his team. Covertly moving silently on his own was his greatest advantage in the situation. What a great professional. Very proud to be British an have these men doing good deeds around the world.
Fan from U.K. keep doing what your doing pal, stay safe! 🇬🇧🇺🇸
Tuning in from Scotland,love your channel!! Keep up the good work!!
That guy was amazing. He was not only brave but obviously extremely proficient at his craft.
I think one of the main things we see with Special forces is that these men are often the “grey man”; meaning they easily blend in with the everyday joe bloggs. They’re not overly imposing, not hugely muscled nor are they particularly aggressive looking, but underneath the facade is a well oiled and extremely disciplined machine!
You should read Duncan Falconer: First into Action (SBS)
That is the case with the british. Americans are diffrent.
couple of points missing from the video. The soldier was confirmed to be SAS but whats missing is the fact that he wasnt in the area. He actually got a call from someone inside the building, grabbed kit.... still wearing Armani jeans and jumped into his car to head to the scene. What makes his bravery even bigger is that he had no uniform, face covered and could have easily been mistaken as one of the terrorist and killed. Amazing bloke!
Respect to you and yours for the respect you give us.
I love the way you all promote each other's channels. Just found your channel and subbed. It's cool to see the level of respect you have for all countries military's and I like they way you break down the gear they have
Damn ! we'll maybe never know his name but the UKSF soldier is surely a legend.
Christian craighead, he's on Instagram selling merchandise.
Christian Craighead
" if we are marked to die, we are enough to do our country loss, but if to live, the fewer men, the greater share of honour" William Shakespeare.
no one outside of the uk really knew about the SAS until the events of the Iranian Embassy Siege (Operation Nimrod), at which point the SAS were thrust into the spotlight and started recieving world wide recognition and thousands of requests to join the Regiment.
the SBS (Special Boat Service) on the other hand, still seem to be a force that most people have never even heard of, due to most of the operations they can be even tentatively linked to being undocumented or classified to the highest degree.
if the SAS are the Gods amongst men, legendary soldiers of the regiment that many aspire to join but few ever attain, then the SBS are the ghosts, the watchers in the dark. These warriors who are never publically honoured or even mentioned, but who stand guard against the terrors in the night by being a force even deadlier than their erstwhile adversaries.
The people of Britain sleep well in their beds at night, because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those that would seek to do them harm.
They are both ghosts in my opinion there aren't really many people that will claim that they are SAS, like individual soldiers don't get any of the fame
Interesting fact about the embassy there was meant to be a smoke screen on the front of the building to conceal there assault but thatcher said no smoke she wants the world to see how the uk deals with terrorism . After the siege the soldiers only then saw there was no smoke and the world could see them
Agreed. Recently read about another UKSF called The Pathfinders in a book called Operation Mayhem where 24 of them protected a town against 1000 militia in Sierra Leone.
if you're Irish you'd have known long before! they're highly skilled no doubt, questionable tactics! but isn't that the norm now.
some begrudging kudos from an Irish man😂
SBS never use to get any action compared to SAS this is fact the SBS use to have serious issues with it which they should
Chuck Norris was the guy holding his coat.
I have never been in to these type of videos but your down to earth, unbiased and honest opinion has really impressed me. That’s why I watch these now on your channel. You appreciate different forces in different countries without biases. Great
I appreciate it 🤙
Just watched "Terrorist Attack - Meyli Chapin, My Story - Rescued by UK SAS [Short]" where they interviewed one of the American Civilian survivors, her story especially the ending chokes me up a bit.
I’m a regular civvie but wanna say thanks for the love and respect of our boys x I live in the hometown of the Royal Navy and have a brother in service so thank you. Also thanks for your service x
This just shows how the SBS/SAS have the best SF training in the world
In 2013 at the Westgate Shopping Mall, A Royal Marine rumoured to be Special Forces ran into an attack that was underway by Al Shabab, armed only with a pistol and entering the building on 12 occasions he saved over 100 lives in the terrorist attack. Months later he survived an attempted assassination by shooting the two motorbike gunman. www.thesun.co.uk/news/3931049/ex-royal-marine-hero-of-kenyan-shopping-centre-massacre-kills-two-gunmen-who-attacked-him-despite-being-shot/
My bus. partners son was a British army medic, was in the shopping centre day before. Was put on standby to help when the incident occurred.
He was second fiddle to the real hero.
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@uildanach2010 Blarney.
@uildanach2010 why was he awarded the george cross then ?www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/former-brit-soldier-awarded-george-10727866
@uildanach2010 To be fair that was The Sun
I have only just come across this channel, Awsome work, and great commentary.
As Brit and a big fan of yours thanks again for an intelligent and well informed commentary.