At 78 years of age I am too old to join you, but I wish I could. I admire your patriotism and I am definitely rooting for all of you. May god protect you all and your sovereignty. You country must remain democratic, your country and its countrymen deserve nothing less.Tony.
@@freddykruger1086 You wanna get history straight. Go back to the 18th century and take a hard look at all the treaties russia has signed all the way to this century. I know it`s pretty popular to say that the west is to blame for russian aggresion but it`s the other way around. Ukraine gave up on nuclear weapons so they can stay independant. Now russia made it clear that no country is safe from them. The whole reason Nato exist is because of the threat of russia not the other way around.
As an American, I am happy to see such successes with the M777 we have supplied. But let's not forget the incredible engineering and craftsmanship by the UK who designed and built this amazing piece of kit.
The New York Times ran an article this week about the very serious defects of the M777. It is not designed for heavy usage as required by Ukraine, and as a result constantly needs repairs. Check out the NYT article. This RUclips channel is a propaganda arm of the USA
Here's my vote for the featured journalist Maryan Kushnir for the Pulitzer Prize...or frankly whatever international journalism prize we can give him. He's been at the front, on the front, daily for so many months, at great risk to himself. Full applause kind sir, full applause.
@@PalleRasmussen Finland is doing a fantastic amount of work helping Ukraine! The "small" countries like Finland, Latvia, Estonia are certainly adding more than their size in worth!
We all wish that you weren't having to go through it in the first place. Sadly it has fallen upon you to demilitarize and denazify, Russia, so that they won't have the ability to keep attacking their peaceful neighbors.
Proud to be a supporter of Ukraine and I'm proud of our Country for sending assistance to aid the Ukrainian people 💙 💛 As Serhiy said... "Everything is as it should be!!" 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦
Good luck Ukraine from USA. You are fighting a just war and may you be victorious! Don't hate Russians but they are in the wrong, and they deserve to be defeated soundly! You are showing the world how to be courageous, skillful, adaptable, persevere and endure. Slava Ukraina!
@@jvogel5027 Times remain the same in Russia. The genocidal fascist Russian state are the Nazi's and the West is fighting them and identifying their war crimes in this unnecessary war..
For those unfamiliar with the jargon, a "howitzer" is an artillery piece that can fire direct fire, indirect fire or even arcing fire, like a mortar. This is very useful for firing over hills and mountains and other large obstacles.
Very useful since Russia used up most of it's ammo so their counter batteries are less and less threatening, meaning they are ripe for the pickings with shells.
Can you explain the difference between direct and indirect fire? Is direct aimed at a specific target kind of like a sniper rifle whereas indirect is more of a supportive fire in the direction of your enemy and - to continue the analogy - more like a shotgun blast (ie aim in the general direction and pull the trigger but high precision not the goal)?
@@blakebrown534 Direct fire is shooting at something you can actually see. Indirect fire is against unseen targets, usually at a target somebody else can see, and whom you are in radio contact with, to correct your fire.
@@jonhutto580 Not quite Jon. The M777 is an American redesign and refinement of an earlier Vickers light howitzer with most of its parts, including its tube (fabricated at a US arsenal), manufactured in the US. It is also completed in the US. BAE has a history of buying manufacturers. They bought the American subsidiary in 2005. Why the US Congress allows BAE to buy parts of the US military industrial base when they have broken agreements and transferred some of our technology to the bad guys is beyond me. FIDO.
@@analystanalyst7652 Like saying the Packard Merlin engine in the WW2 P-51 Mustang was American...yeah,it was built under license in the US,but it was a British design.
As an American taxpayer I am glad that this piece of equipment is doing its job. Going to be a rough Winter for you may God be with you all. Hope we can send something over to help you with that too. Much love from America. Slava Ukraini
@@droiduser1984 afford the time to create a decent profile picture and then come back, Slava Russia 🇷🇺 nazi ukies destroying the climate with generators 👏🏽 🤦🏽
I actually wonder if Ukrainians in the last 8 months have fired more 155mm rounds in anger than the US has since the introduction of the M777 18 years ago.
@@roberthoward9500 The US used them in the Iraq and Afghan wars. This war has only been going on for a few months. Those two conflicts went on for nearly two decades so I'd guess the US used far more and it's not even close. Their max rate of fire is 4 rds per minute and their sustained rate of fire is only 2 rds per minute. They don't exactly burn through the ammo.
@@readhistory2023 I could be wrong but I thought in Iraq and Afghanistan the US mostly used air power to destroy enemy soldiers and equipment that was further away?
I don't know where you live but I have seen no Ukrainian flags or Russian ones for that matter. We are facing severe problems of our own and quite frankly sending billions of pounds to support a US proxy war against Russia is not on the top of most peoples priorities.
@@rogerhearn5243 I’ve seen a few flags , I wiped my ass on them , left a big 💩stain on them . Yeah it’s unfortunate mongs support racists of Ukraine here . Lucky enough I’ve got something to wipe my rear with when I go commando .
Thank you Australia, Canada, USA, countries that are so far away, still understand the struggle of our neighbour, for us, Czech Republic and Slovakia (our countries split, but we are still brothers, our borders do not exist, learn from it, Russia!!) Ukrainian victory is important, but we mostly send what we have, Soviet weapons, we cannot tolerate the Russian invasion in Ukraine, if our neighbours will fall to Russian sphere of influence, we are threatened as well, once again, it can NEVER happen again, we are now democratic but really underestimated the madness of the Russian dictator, I myself contributed to most modern T72 tank for Ukraine, our tank Thomas is already there, wish him a good hunting and a good luck, there's a new crowd funding campaign for 15 Toyota pickups called "Viktor"with anti aircraft machine guns for Ukraine, obviously it's just a drop in an ocean, comparing what our government is doing and especially USA and allies giving the high tech weapons, but after talking to Ukrainian refugees, I knew, I have to do something, I'm broke, but as soon I pay all my bills, I go for the Viktor as well, Sláva Ukrajině 🇺🇦
@@karlvonbahnhof6594 I'm supper worried about this conflict for the distant future when russia pushes their claim on the Canadian Arctic. Can't imagine what it's like for people on the border. Where invasion is a very real and serious concern every day.
You can easily see a huge difference between these men and their Russian opposition: well trained, highly motivated and professional with very high morale. Every officer’s dream soldiers.
You’ve clearly never seen a Russian artillery crew. Prestigious teamwork and outstanding accuracy. But they get shit on bc they’re the enemy. Those soldiers on both sides are better men than you’ll ever be😂
This war consumes my full attention every day. The outcome may well determine very different futures for the world. I support, every month, donations to the effort. Mainly the British Red Cross, but others too.
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Soldiers, take your time, be careful, successful missions and throw the orcs out of your homeland. Slava Ukraini, stay strong, stay safe and the victory will be yours, too !
Max, may I suggest that you study the history of what NATO has done under the guidance of Victoria Nuland and Stepan Bandera ? It dwarfs what Khrushchev tried to do in Cuba in 1962. America has never been more stupid, more ignorant, and more disrespectful of international peace and tranquility. We are war criminals.
Larry, thank you very much for your hint. If we are already traveling in the past, then you have to go to the year 1947. Take a look at the Truman Stalin doctrine. It deals with the NWO and that is the case.
@@Britlurker this is the problem with the internet. There isnt a way to screen in only the people who can make a coherent,intelligent argument. You sound drunk. But if lived in Moscow and might get mobilized, i would be drinking, too.
As much as I support the administration giving excess weapons to Ukraine doing that would give a bout a 3rd of our towed artillery park away not sure that's the safest thing to do if replacements can't be delivered quickly
@@dominicvucic8654 Yep. One of their main benefits is being transportable by helicopter, which AFU isn't even using. I think giving them some more M-109s would be a good call though.
@@dominicvucic8654 Which war would the US need those artillery pieces in the near future for? Russia? Even assuming Russia has anything left to lead a reasonably-sized conventional war against the US, the artillery pieces will be firing at the same enemy all the same. What would it matter whether there's an Ukrainian or an US operator? China? If Russia gets wiped by Ukraine with NATO aid, that is exactly the kind of force demonstration that will keep China from escalating anything at all, if they had ever truly intended to. And right now I'm reasonably certain the CCP has far more pressing internal issues to deal with. So yeah, you're telling me that the US, the country with the most oversized military-industrial complex, should be careful about giving away weapons that are just gonna lie around unused? Get real :P
I am from Poland. I support unlimited supply of all the needed, the most advanced weapon and equipment to The Ukrainian Army, including rocket launchers, tanks and military planes. Ukrainians are engaged in defensive, just, honest war like Poland in 1939. And They defend Europe against brutal "ruski mir". Glory to Ukraine! Glory to Ukrainian Hero Warriors! Down with the russian aggressors!!! Greetings from Poland to Ukrainian Brothers and Sisters and to Everyone Who supports Heroic Ukraine in Its Holy War against russian imperialism!!!
You support terrorists that they killed innocent people and children, I guess you support and celebrate the death of the polish people that they die by Ukraine missile ...
Did you notice how well dressed the men were. Their jackets and helmets looked new. Compare that to how Russian soldiers look when you see them in videos.
Makes sense. RuZZian soldiers are not expected to live more than a few days so no need to provide good equipment for them. Ukrainian soldiers should survive the war.
We have many issues with production throughout western countries, too much manufacturing has been offshored, trade unions restrict wider skill building, military equipment company's are not receiving enough oversight related to cost and ability to ramp production in a chaotic global environment... heads should roll.
@@assertivekarma1909 The M-777 that is going to Ukraine is being phased out by a newer more accurate version . The 72 shipped to Ukraine this week were replaced by new versions already updated and NOT FOR USE by an ally . We donate them to allies then US taxpayers replace them with updated models for use in the US
With 3 M777’s you can fire 3 rounds from each, at different elevation and powder charges, you land ALL 9 rounds nearly simultaneously! It’s called Time on Target. It’s freaking awesomely terrifying.
@@amorosogombe9650 When I was a Bn XO, my Operations officer was a Field Artillery guy with 3rd Armored Division in Desert Storm. They rolled thru an area where their M109’s at least 2, but likely far more, batteries had saturated an area where it was only bones, meat and churned earth. He told me that they had ground guides so as to not run over the remains out of respect, however, there was just much, too densely packed so they just tried not to walk on the pieces parts…. His words? “Yea, it was pretty awful.”
@@longtabsigo F********ckkkk. Just imagining the scene is disturbing. I can't even begin to think what seeing that first hand would be like! I think you'd be scarred for life. You'd never be able to forget such a sight. 😣
@@amorosogombe9650 I did 28 years and 7 combat tours; convoys with possible/probable IED’s is nerve wracking; gunfights are incredible adrenaline dumps but while the enemy “gets a vote”, I believe that the training my soldiers and I have will always allow us to achieve the better 2 of 3 possible outcomes. We will either Win or Tie, these 2 results allow us to “walk away” but I never experienced the 3rd; a loss. Artillery. Nothing EVER frightened me more than artillery/indirect (indiscriminate) fire. Picture a gunfight being an email address to you and your company. Artillery is SPAM ON STEROIDS. (My pulse is 144 just writing this!! That is the effect artillery has 18.5 years later!🤣🤷♂️🤬)
@@longtabsigo Honestly you guys are just to brave! I think one gunshot and I'd faint. Even outbound artillery would put me in a coma 😵. I really don't know how you did it! Hats off to you!
@@vigilante8374 They don't have 1000 trained tank crews and 100,000 tank rounds for them. Just lend Ukraine coordinates for strikes using American spy satellites, and give them precision weapons to indirectly hit everything.
@@dra6o0n Incorrect. We do indeed have hundreds of thousands of TOW missiles, and tens of millions (possibly HUNDREDS of millions) of 25mm, which is used by practically every military branch in many NATO countries (on boats, on aircraft, etc.) 25mm comes in armor piercing and high explosive variants, and the Bradley has separate feeds for both types. Yes precision long range weapons are great, HIMARS and Excalibur shells have been a real game changer, but they are expensive, we don't have a massive amount of them, they're not a replacement for tactical-level weapons and they're not great for dislodging or routing hundreds of thousands of entrenched troops. Compare: threatening to encircle a BTG with dozens of Bradleys WOULD cause a route. Yes I was exaggerating the timeframe slightly, but not by much. We could train and transport in 60-90 days if we cared. It's nowhere near as difficult to train or set up logistically as compared to something like an M1 or, heaven forbid, F-16. I'm all for giving Ukraine ATACMS but it's more important to give them the ground power to physically push out Russia. Have you seen how Ukrainians fight? They are using/abusing Hummers, Australian Bushmasters (not to be confused with the 25mm Bushmaster autocannon), and other various MRAPS as glorified technicals. Even without considering the TOW missiles, the Bradley's 25mm autocannon is MUCH more powerful, long range and accurate than the .50 machine guns they're currently using. It's not just more effective, it's also likely very cost-effective to give Ukraine Bradleys. They're not an expensive platform (the TOWs aren't super cheap, but they're cheaper than Javelins and they can use 25mm to destroy anything short of a T-72. Actually, 25mm even has a few T-72 kills in Iraq; it can be effective if you're firing at its side armor at close ranges.)
@@steelssstu6515 Russia is a dead man walking. Even the rabidly pro-Russian milbloggers like Rybar were confirming their massive failures over the past 6 months... until the Kremlin finally arrested him for being too honest.
Not quite Robert. The M777 is an American redesign and refinement of an earlier Vickers light howitzer with most of its parts, including its tube (fabricated at a US arsenal), manufactured in the US. It is also completed in the US. BAE has a history of buying manufacturers. They bought the American subsidiary in 2005. Why the US Congress allows BAE to buy parts of the US military industrial base when they have broken agreements and transferred some of our technology to the bad guys is beyond me. FIDO.
Written in 1855 (Crimean War) "This then is my creed. I look upon Russia as the personification of despotism : in the present state of Poland and Hungary we see her work. Such a power can be curbed only by war, and must be curbed sooner or later, if Europe is to remain free. If we believe that God wills the liberty and happiness of mankind, how can we doubt that we are doing God's work in fighting for liberty against aggression" (The above is a letter sent to Richard Cobden MP)
@@rogerhearn5243 A time when Russia used 63% of its population as slaves (serfs). One Russian noble wrote a book exposing the abuse of serf-girls Journey from St Petersburg to Moscow, he was exiled to Siberia. Girls were advertised as "having a pretty face and attractive figure". The Russian nobles were no better than ISIS with Yazidi girls.
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As an American it warms my heart to see such dedication. So glad it has helped and hope we keep suppling Ukraine with weapons to defend themselves and chase the orcs out of their country!
75% percent of your US tax dollar donations are not even reaching the frontline. Why waste money on homelessness a broken healthcare and eduction system when you can spend money killing other human beings. Especially when they live in another county.
Sir, your hard-earned tax dollars will change the outcome of this war, and in many ways will save the entire free world. As a Canadian, I say: God bless America!
@@totoitekelcha7628 theres plenty. Just have to remember that India gets its military supplies *from* russia. If they sanction russia they effectively turn off the supply to their own army. It's something I can understand even if I dont support it.
This Canadian household is so proud of the Ukraine military. We constantly keep up to date on what is happening and our monthly donations continue as well as patreon to Ukraine and Polish youtubers. Bravo Ukraine from East Canada.
If you have accurate GPS coordinates, modern fire control systems that can integrate with that GPS, *and* a forward observer (with a drone hovering above the target) giving constant, up to the second adjustments, the enemy is in big, big trouble.
Well I'm Canadian and i know we sent a bunch of these. As well as huge amounts of shells, charges, fuses, barrels, excetera. We even sent a good chunk of Excalibur. Glad to see it had some use. I remember some were questioning weather it was a good idea to send towed artilery. Looks like answer was yes.
The NATO arty is so precise because for the last 20 years it has been used with highly restrictive rules of engagement in counter-terrror operations where there is a huge emphasis on limiting collateral damage. If NATO arty was as inaccurate as the Soviet stuff, the fire missions would not be approved due to the high risk of hitting civilians. So NATO has lots of experience in actual combat with this arty. It is combat proven.
@@garyjones9023 It's amusing that this seemingly 'old' arty piece, still hand-loaded and with handcranks and triggered with a rope, is a highly effective, combat-proven weapon, but the fancy semi-automated mobile howitzers Germany provided were put out of use after little time because they were too maintenance-heavy and wouldn't hold up under combat stress. "They don't make things as robust as they did a generation ago" holds true, even in military gear :P
@@Alblaka Sometimes you should think before you write something. The mobile Howitzers have not been taken out of service, but are only being maintained and Germany has not managed to deliver enough spare parts in time (Political Failure or Failure of the Defense Agency). When a howitzer fires over 300 shells a day, wear and tear is completely normal and every device then needs maintenance. However, a German maintenance center is currently being built in Slovakia, so let's hope that the equipment can be used efficiently again soon. Apart from that, "fancy" mobile artillery can be used tactically quite differently from stationary artillery (aggressive) and offers much more safety for the crew.
@@fangan4770 They can't be that bad when ukraine is ordering another 108 Pzh2000 with their own money from german arms manufactures. These are not exactly cheap machines and it will take years to deliver all of them. They did not order them because of desperation but because they plan on using them post-war. If only we would finally give them leopard 2, I bet they would like them too.
With this howitzer, you no longer need to fire 50,000 shells per day. If a shell hits its target after three shots, it's a huge saving in ammo, not to mention the Excalibur shells which hit every shot, but they are very expensive. Keep it up, you will win this war, Slava Urkaini 🇺🇦🇺🇦 🇧🇪
imagine what the swedish Archer would help. Longer distance. 9 rounds a minute with 21x155mm storage. Quick in....fire ...quick out. Just look at the work these guys are doing for each round. And then the time it takes to relocate before counterfire begins. The initial deployment time and the redeployment times less than 30 seconds, for the M777...5min!
It's interesting to see the Ukrainian team working as I have seen US and Canadian teams when firing the M777. It goes back to that Ukrainian veteran artillerist saying "Everything is as it should be." I know US artillerists were involved in the design process. This shows what engineers and artillerists can do together. I know that Canada has provided a lot of precision shells and some M777's and I think the US is over 200 now. Best use of US taxpayer money ever.
@@captainbaboo7677 isn’t it selfish to protect someone who clearly bombarded your country in desperate attempts to make weak nato counter strong mother Russia? Well my heart goes out to those two poles for you not so much especially not when supporting Nazis embarrassing to be fair
@@КевинХалил666 Putin said over 20 times he would not attack Ukraine that the US was making it all up. 10 months later you lie as he did then. You wouldn't know a Nazi if they bit you.
@@charlesrichardson8635 I kinda agree, if you know history and you know that this supposed war actually has last for almost 10 years you would perhaps get the other side of the spectrum, zelensky want to hold on to his billions but yet doves young men lucky enough to have wife and kids but yet proceed with his comedic slogan: we will fight to the last Ukrainian ? What type of mentality is that ? Not European that’s for sure unless there is something I’ve missed out on. I don’t glorify the horror many stubborn people who won’t leave experience it’s not justified it’s sad but zelenzky should probably stop his stubbornness for the sake of his people 🤷🏽
Its tough out there isn't it. Many of us in the West, looking on from the sidelines, wish we could do more. If we could offer you membership to NATO right now, I am sure - just the threat alone - would 'change minds' in the Kremlin, and undermine further morale at the Front. Slava Ukraini!
@@virginiaoflaherty2983 No country can be admittted to NATO that is currently at war. I can see the logic in that. I don'r agree with it , but I can see it. UKR was not admitted before due to the "provocative" stance it might convey to ruzzia, ( weak argument I know). Also one of the criteria for admission is a certain hold on the level of corruption. UKR post soviet times, was/is still a corrupt country. Zelensky had started a crack down on it, but then ruzzia started a war.
I graduated US Army Field Artillery School back during Vietnam, and haven't seen a gun fire since I was a kid but this new 155mm baby sure brings back memories.😀
Bring back memories from when you invaded a country that never attacked the US mainland? right? how many woman and children did you help kill? America = Terrorist Scum
@@rustyneedles3743 Rusty, The United States mainland was admittedly not attacked; however, the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution stemmed from North Vietnamese assault against American personnel. I was transferred from field artillery to infantry and served as a rifleman. And, I never killed either females nor children. For close to a half century I have played Chess with Conscience, an inward duel that persists, and always ends in Check or draw; because Conscience knows that every time I raised my rifle the other man had a rifle. Your opinion of the United States is your own. A war in one's youth is the supreme test and survival awards lifelong guilt for varied cause. However, as you have your inner life, so too do I. Pax vobiscum amicus.
@@thomasbradley2225 What, was it the first assault on American personal or was it the second attack, that never actually happened? nor does such an attack justify going to war with Vietnam and the deaths of thousands of Vietnamese and Americans, the fuck were they doing in the Gulf of Tonkin anyway, just like today, America needs to mind it's own fucking business and just like then, America is still waging and/or instigating wars all over the fucking globe! only thing is now, they've changed strategy and like in Libya, Syria and today in Ukraine, they interfere with the country in many ways and ultimately let others do the fighting for them. Now, for the most part, i blame the American elite, I'm almost certain there is many Americans who are against the shit their government is doing and kudos to them for thinking for themselves and seeing reality for what it is, though, I'm unsure if you're one of the decent Americans or not, it's a given that Americans were drafted/forced to fight in Vietnam, so just maybe, you are on the good side, but given you're here tuning into some Ukrainian propaganda bullshit about the M777 changing the course of the war and worse, on the front and the region that Ukraine has been shelling and killing innocent people since 2014! I would suspect you both support Ukraine's fight and America interfering once again, but hey, just maybe you're not that stupid and I'm wrong about you, just maybe you're able to see the reality of the situation and how Ukraine has not just innocently found itself subject to unjustified Russian aggression, cause, it is justified, just like America was justified when Russia tried placing nuclear weapons in Cuba, though, America has an agenda in Ukraine, this is very apparent and is why one can track and follow how they've interfered there now and to the lead up of hostilities in 2014, thankfully more Americans are waking up to the truth everyday, though still, unfortunately not enough to stop the elites from terrorizing others for a profit or like in the middle east, for a stake of control of said countries natural resources.
Esta increíble pieza no pudo haber caído en mejores manos , los ucranianos son excelentes operadores y se complementan muy bien con el M777 , hasta ahora han hecho un excelente trabajo destruyendo y empujando al enemigo fuera de Ucrania 🇺🇦🇺🇦.. sigan así hermanos que la victoria está cada ves más cerca.. glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇦♥️
I feel more and more sad over this war, and more and more sad for the people of Ukraine. I wish this war would end soon, with victory for Ukraine. Greetings from Sweden. Slava Ukraini!
As an American it gives me so much joy knowing an American made weapon is helping men fight for their nationality and freedom against an invading force. Happy hunting guys🇺🇦🇺🇸
@@danallen3947 ok look who’s really stepping up in the war $$$$ and it’s in Europe lol…but if I was the president the Ukrainians would have long range capabilities a long time ago, they need to be able to strike in Russia and get these guys out of their country
What always surprised me is how dirty the shells and those powder loads or whatever they’re called, go into artillery sometimes. Doesn’t that really accelerate the wear and tear on these cannons? Note: I have zero military experience.
This really gives me hope for the ukranian people. I acutally thought it would maybe take a month or something, but Ukraine has really shown their fist and how good they are compared to the second most powerful country in the world.
Not quite. The M777 is an American redesign and refinement of an earlier Vickers light howitzer with most of its parts, including its tube (fabricated at a US arsenal), manufactured in the US. It is also completed in the US. BAE has a history of buying manufacturers. They bought the American subsidiary in 2005. Why the US Congress allows BAE to buy parts of the US military industrial base when they have broken agreements and transferred some of our technology to the bad guys is beyond me. FIDO.
I am an European citizen...and we can see European leaders must wake up ...we need to suport alot more Ukranian army... USA and UK helped alot...Germany is helping a little more now...but were are France...spain... specially France could help alot more!!! This is an oportunity to kick putin...we just need to send heavy equipment... yhere s no risk of USA or European troops be killed!!! It s a hard thing to say .... but we need to at least give Ukranian army all the intel and heavy equipment they need. They re paying all that with blood and they re fighting for all of us in Europe and i risk to say to this Planet!! With all the crimes russian soldiers have done to Ukraine civillians...since rapes...torture..murders...mass graves....we need our politicians to wake up and step up help for Ukraine!!!! 🇺🇦🇵🇹🇵🇱🇺🇲🇬🇧💙💚🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺💪🏼
As an 8 year Army veteran & ex-19kilo tanker I can say I have nothing but respect for all the combat arms. We have inter branch rivalries but truth be told its combined arms that win wars. Tanks can’t win it alone nor can infantry or artillery. As a tanker we offer serious direct fire firepower. Infantry hump it & must be tough as nails & courageous. Artillery is utterly devastating and can destroy an enemy’s morale. Also air defense & air support are vital to the modern battlefield. However, we cannot do any fighting without supplies & logistics or full bellies so kudos to all those who support the combat arms. I was friends with several 13B Gun bunnies - maybe they changed the artillery MOS designation as I have been out for several years - and they are true soldiers & pros. Glad these arty pieces are helping the Ukrainians turn the tide of war because for a minute there was doom and gloom talk that the Russian military would overrun Ukraine. However, as we all know, defenders can have an advantage over invaders especially when an army & peoples are motivated to fight for their homeland, freedom & each other against a mostly conscripted military that ostensibly doesn’t want to even be there.
I hear the M777 might be supplied to India - this would be a massive mistake in my opinion which would lead to Russia getting their hands on its specifications etc. Please don't let this happen ! Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦❤️🇬🇧
Russia will already know how to make one, they just dont have the industry, money and skill anymore, same reason theyre still churning out 50 year old tank designs.
@@Britlurker U.S. buys it's Titanium from Australia , in fact Ukraine has bigger reserves of it than Russia so I doubt America has bought any from Putin in a very long time if ever .
@@Ukraineaissance2014 You still need to explain what unique advantages that the M777 offers. You'll be aware that the Russians have not even bothered producing new towed artillery for some time. They're all about SP artillery. So these M777 advantages, are they . . . Higher rate of fire? Longer range? Accuracy? Feel free to compare to Russian towed 152mm or western 155mm. Come on, you've got the answers.
God Bless and Protect all of them. Slava Ukraina!. Always supporting Ukraine and its people and their fight agaisnt that criminal tyrant called putler.
Glad to see they've got decent gear. Uniforms, boots, gloves, helmets, ear protection.
Brave defenders 🇺🇦
Glad to see the Russkies have nothing. And it's winter. Hundreds of them are dying without a shot.
@@richsackett3423 😂😂👈 so stupid and blind at the same time.
@@Grant80 Don’t laugh. You’re next.
@@richsackett3423 bring fat boy
@@richsackett3423 Troll 😂😂
The 2nd Canadian Artillery from Petawawa and the 5th out of Valcartier did a good job in training the Ukrainian. You learned well ☺️
Great job everyone!
My daughter was in Ukraine to train their logistic (she is logistic captain), very proud of her, Slava Ukraine.
@@Canada1608 Incredible, was this before the invasion?
Shame Ukraine is and will lose 🤷♂️
@@jacobjorgenson9285 😂 nah, look at the map! Russia ez
At 78 years of age I am too old to join you, but I wish I could.
I admire your patriotism and I am definitely rooting for all of you. May god protect you all and your sovereignty. You country must remain democratic, your country and its countrymen deserve nothing less.Tony.
They havent been sovereign since nato lil actor of a prime minister got put there after a coup in 2014..get your history straight.
@@freddykruger1086 lol. You swallowed that conspiracy theory obviously. The vaccine also got a chip inside it?😂
@@freddykruger1086 You wanna get history straight. Go back to the 18th century and take a hard look at all the treaties russia has signed all the way to this century. I know it`s pretty popular to say that the west is to blame for russian aggresion but it`s the other way around. Ukraine gave up on nuclear weapons so they can stay independant. Now russia made it clear that no country is safe from them. The whole reason Nato exist is because of the threat of russia not the other way around.
@@freddykruger1086 Actually he has his history straight, it's your Russian propaganda that is failing miserably, just like your shitty military.
Am I too old at 70 yo to join? I can help out
As an American, I am happy to see such successes with the M777 we have supplied. But let's not forget the incredible engineering and craftsmanship by the UK who designed and built this amazing piece of kit.
Very nice of you to say so old chap 😉
BAE in the UK designed it, which they didn't adopt. It was then modified and made in the US.
It was a British design by Vickers which was bought out by an American company . The design was Americanized and is being produced in the USA
don't forget the ammo . Excalibur shells give it sniper rifle accuracy
The New York Times ran an article this week about the very serious defects of the M777. It is not designed for heavy usage as required by Ukraine, and as a result constantly needs repairs. Check out the NYT article. This RUclips channel is a propaganda arm of the USA
Here's my vote for the featured journalist Maryan Kushnir for the Pulitzer Prize...or frankly whatever international journalism prize we can give him. He's been at the front, on the front, daily for so many months, at great risk to himself. Full applause kind sir, full applause.
And those Ukranian soldiers who time again show us what true bravery is.
Just doing his job.
Hear hear. Mr. Kushnir is a credit to his profession and his country.
Totally agree..
@@als4817 many do their job a lot further from the front.
"Dear American taxpayers: Many thanks from Finland!" Give Ukrainians the tools they need, and they do the job 100%.
The Finns are giving a lot as well, if unofficially.
@@PalleRasmussen Finland is doing a fantastic amount of work helping Ukraine!
The "small" countries like Finland, Latvia, Estonia are certainly adding more than their size in worth!
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@@BlutoandCo yeah, like 50% of gdp...
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Slava Ukraini!!! 🇺🇦 🇺🇲
Thanks to everyone for supporting Ukraine.
We will remember this.
Personally as a UK taxpayer I am happy that some of my taxes are helping you.
We all wish that you weren't having to go through it in the first place. Sadly it has fallen upon you to demilitarize and denazify, Russia, so that they won't have the ability to keep attacking their peaceful neighbors.
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will you
Wales UK 💙💙💛💛
Proud to be a supporter of Ukraine and I'm proud of our Country for sending assistance to aid the Ukrainian people 💙 💛
As Serhiy said... "Everything is as it should be!!" 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦
Always begging
Cheers Russia 🇷🇺
From west Africa
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@@criessmiles3620 west of Africa. Is it a country or your geolocation?
@@nowhereman5968
Dans un cas comme dans l'autre, c'est de la merde!😂
No one even knew your country existed until NATO wanted to escalate the 9 year long war.
@@criessmiles3620 Just like Russia is begging Iran, NK and China... you aren't that bright, are you, son?
Good luck Ukraine from USA. You are fighting a just war and may you be victorious! Don't hate Russians but they are in the wrong, and they deserve to be defeated soundly! You are showing the world how to be courageous, skillful, adaptable, persevere and endure. Slava Ukraina!
Always begging
Cheers Russia 🇷🇺
From west Africa
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@@criessmiles3620 Yes, Russia is always begging, it's in their nature to play the victim.
there has been a time when American fought against the nazi's, how things have changed...
@@jvogel5027 americans are supporting ukraine fighting nazi putinler.
@@jvogel5027 Times remain the same in Russia. The genocidal fascist Russian state are the Nazi's and the West is fighting them and identifying their war crimes in this unnecessary war..
For those unfamiliar with the jargon, a "howitzer" is an artillery piece that can fire direct fire, indirect fire or even arcing fire, like a mortar. This is very useful for firing over hills and mountains and other large obstacles.
Very useful since Russia used up most of it's ammo so their counter batteries are less and less threatening, meaning they are ripe for the pickings with shells.
Can you explain the difference between direct and indirect fire? Is direct aimed at a specific target kind of like a sniper rifle whereas indirect is more of a supportive fire in the direction of your enemy and - to continue the analogy - more like a shotgun blast (ie aim in the general direction and pull the trigger but high precision not the goal)?
@@blakebrown534 Direct fire is shooting at something you can actually see. Indirect fire is against unseen targets, usually at a target somebody else can see, and whom you are in radio contact with, to correct your fire.
I am glad to see that our toys help you in protecting your homeland. Good luck hunting warriors.
Respect from the USA.
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And the Brits for developing it..
@@jonhutto580 Not quite Jon. The M777 is an American redesign and refinement of an earlier Vickers light howitzer with most of its parts, including its tube (fabricated at a US arsenal), manufactured in the US. It is also completed in the US. BAE has a history of buying manufacturers. They bought the American subsidiary in 2005. Why the US Congress allows BAE to buy parts of the US military industrial base when they have broken agreements and transferred some of our technology to the bad guys is beyond me. FIDO.
@@analystanalyst7652 Like saying the Packard Merlin engine in the WW2 P-51 Mustang was American...yeah,it was built under license in the US,but it was a British design.
@@analystanalyst7652 As for the rest of your bollocks post,yawn off you muppet..🤡
As an American taxpayer I am glad that this piece of equipment is doing its job. Going to be a rough Winter for you may God be with you all. Hope we can send something over to help you with that too. Much love from America.
Slava Ukraini
good god man it is their 9th winter fighting each other
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💙 слава России 💙
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And Slava Your sanctions and high gas prices - if you even know the term (slava) 😂🎉🤦🏽
"free thinker" ... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@КевинХалил666 🇷🇺🪖 = 🐔🐑🤡🥶😵🌻👎. 🇺🇦 = 💪💪💪💪🎖️🏅🥇🏆👍
@@droiduser1984 afford the time to create a decent profile picture and then come back, Slava Russia 🇷🇺 nazi ukies destroying the climate with generators 👏🏽 🤦🏽
The Lucky Triple 7 is a beautiful howitzer. My old army unit had them.
I actually wonder if Ukrainians in the last 8 months have fired more 155mm rounds in anger than the US has since the introduction of the M777 18 years ago.
The horrors of the USSR’s ‘Road of Bones’. The ruins of deadly Gulag Prison are still visible today.
ruclips.net/video/ec8yTih4rf0/видео.html
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@@roberthoward9500 The US used them in the Iraq and Afghan wars. This war has only been going on for a few months. Those two conflicts went on for nearly two decades so I'd guess the US used far more and it's not even close. Their max rate of fire is 4 rds per minute and their sustained rate of fire is only 2 rds per minute. They don't exactly burn through the ammo.
@@readhistory2023 I could be wrong but I thought in Iraq and Afghanistan the US mostly used air power to destroy enemy soldiers and equipment that was further away?
@@readhistory2023 The US barely used howitzers in Iraq and Afghanistan our combat aviation plays the role that the Ukrainians use howitzers for.
People in Great Britain is supporting everything you do , many Ukraine flags flying outside their houses god bless you all stay safe and take care.
I don't know where you live but I have seen no Ukrainian flags or Russian ones for that matter. We are facing severe problems of our own and quite frankly sending billions of pounds to support a US proxy war against Russia is not on the top of most peoples priorities.
Dang that really helps gtfoh
@@rogerhearn5243 I’ve seen a few flags , I wiped my ass on them , left a big 💩stain on them . Yeah it’s unfortunate mongs support racists of Ukraine here . Lucky enough I’ve got something to wipe my rear with when I go commando .
Kieth you believe Russia is running out of missiles , Ukraine is innocent and doesn’t know why Russia is there ? Stop watching sky and bbc
You don't speak for me.
Thanks to Australia for the M777’s that Australia contributed
And Canada and USA.
junk that breaks very easily because it wasn't designed for heavy use.
Thanks men and women of downunder. I know your contributions matter and are appreciated .
Thank you Australia, Canada, USA, countries that are so far away, still understand the struggle of our neighbour, for us, Czech Republic and Slovakia (our countries split, but we are still brothers, our borders do not exist, learn from it, Russia!!) Ukrainian victory is important, but we mostly send what we have, Soviet weapons, we cannot tolerate the Russian invasion in Ukraine, if our neighbours will fall to Russian sphere of influence, we are threatened as well, once again, it can NEVER happen again, we are now democratic but really underestimated the madness of the Russian dictator, I myself contributed to most modern T72 tank for Ukraine, our tank Thomas is already there, wish him a good hunting and a good luck, there's a new crowd funding campaign for 15 Toyota pickups called "Viktor"with anti aircraft machine guns for Ukraine, obviously it's just a drop in an ocean, comparing what our government is doing and especially USA and allies giving the high tech weapons, but after talking to Ukrainian refugees, I knew, I have to do something, I'm broke, but as soon I pay all my bills, I go for the Viktor as well, Sláva Ukrajině 🇺🇦
@@karlvonbahnhof6594 I'm supper worried about this conflict for the distant future when russia pushes their claim on the Canadian Arctic.
Can't imagine what it's like for people on the border. Where invasion is a very real and serious concern every day.
You can easily see a huge difference between these men and their Russian opposition: well trained, highly motivated and professional with very high morale. Every officer’s dream soldiers.
You’ve clearly never seen a Russian artillery crew. Prestigious teamwork and outstanding accuracy. But they get shit on bc they’re the enemy. Those soldiers on both sides are better men than you’ll ever be😂
Helps that they know what they are fighting for, the Russians have no motivation for this invasion.
@@dunravin They are motivated to run for home, so that is something.
@@daltonurofsky3145 better man = dead man?
@@dunravin The Ukranins are running back to stolen territory, pushing out the invaders. Can't wait until they take back Crimea.
Ukraine is strong, thanks to the efficiency and commitment of every unit. Well done, keep the morale and work!
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This war consumes my full attention every day. The outcome may well determine very different futures for the world. I support, every month, donations to the effort. Mainly the British Red Cross, but others too.
Same. Many of my fellow Americans don’t grasp how absolutely critical it is for all of us that Ukraine wins decisively.
A. Problem: Global oppression by the power elite (Russia, Iran, China, North Korea, etc.)
The time is upon us when the wretched of the earth unite to scream in revolt! 2023 Live FREE or die trying!!
B. Solution: Fight the Power - Global Declaration of Independence (RUclips video) offers a unique and viable global solution to global problems! Global Online Democracy Systems (GODS) can permanently restore power to the majority of the people!!!
@@truthsmiles well said I agree.
And, much thanks for the UK for sending rescue helo's for evacuating the Ukrainian wounded!
Thank you so much!
Ukrainian artillerymen were good with the Soviet stuff but give them an M777 and they can drop a round into a dustbin from 10 miles.
Always begging
Cheers Russia 🇷🇺
From west Africa
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@@criessmiles3620 Cheers to the nation which is invading, raping and pillaging a people who only desire freedom. You disgust me you filthy hypocrite.
@@criessmiles3620 Well Russia is buying artillery shells from NORTH KOREA😂😂😂
@@MaxTheLegend_YT sorry to correct you but begging would be a better description
The horrors of the USSR’s ‘Road of Bones’. The ruins of deadly Gulag Prison are still visible today.
ruclips.net/video/ec8yTih4rf0/видео.html
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Soldiers, take your time, be careful, successful missions and throw the orcs out of your homeland. Slava Ukraini, stay strong, stay safe and the victory will be yours, too !
Max, may I suggest that you study the history of what NATO has done under the guidance of Victoria Nuland and Stepan Bandera ? It dwarfs what Khrushchev tried to do in Cuba in 1962. America has never been more stupid, more ignorant, and more disrespectful of international peace and tranquility. We are war criminals.
Thanks for this comentar❤
Larry, thank you very much for your hint. If we are already traveling in the past, then you have to go to the year 1947. Take a look at the Truman Stalin doctrine. It deals with the NWO and that is the case.
You're very racist you know that
Ukraine cannot win against Russia
"one time we hit 300 men". Oh my God, you put me in a good mood!!!!!
Are you psychopath?
@@Britlurker they could have surrendered or fled the country. They wanted to fight. So they got to fight!!
@@Britlurker and you are not a brit, ok? you are not fooling anyone.
@@fdllicks Whats that got to do with you being a sick fvck?
@@Britlurker this is the problem with the internet. There isnt a way to screen in only the people who can make a coherent,intelligent argument.
You sound drunk. But if lived in Moscow and might get mobilized, i would be drinking, too.
I really hope that the US government will hand another 200-300 of these bad boys to Ukraine
As much as I support the administration giving excess weapons to Ukraine doing that would give a bout a 3rd of our towed artillery park away not sure that's the safest thing to do if replacements can't be delivered quickly
@@dominicvucic8654 Yep. One of their main benefits is being transportable by helicopter, which AFU isn't even using. I think giving them some more M-109s would be a good call though.
72 of them should have just arrived with 140,000 rounds of shells
@@dominicvucic8654 Which war would the US need those artillery pieces in the near future for? Russia? Even assuming Russia has anything left to lead a reasonably-sized conventional war against the US, the artillery pieces will be firing at the same enemy all the same. What would it matter whether there's an Ukrainian or an US operator?
China? If Russia gets wiped by Ukraine with NATO aid, that is exactly the kind of force demonstration that will keep China from escalating anything at all, if they had ever truly intended to. And right now I'm reasonably certain the CCP has far more pressing internal issues to deal with.
So yeah, you're telling me that the US, the country with the most oversized military-industrial complex, should be careful about giving away weapons that are just gonna lie around unused? Get real :P
@@dominicvucic8654 Ukraine defends all of Europe from an aggressive, expansionist Russia. We should give them everything they need to finish the job.
The soldiers using it. Like it. Enough said!
I am from Poland. I support unlimited supply of all the needed, the most advanced weapon and equipment to The Ukrainian Army, including rocket launchers, tanks and military planes. Ukrainians are engaged in defensive, just, honest war like Poland in 1939. And They defend Europe against brutal "ruski mir". Glory to Ukraine! Glory to Ukrainian Hero Warriors! Down with the russian aggressors!!! Greetings from Poland to Ukrainian Brothers and Sisters and to Everyone Who supports Heroic Ukraine in Its Holy War against russian imperialism!!!
You support terrorists that they killed innocent people and children, I guess you support and celebrate the death of the polish people that they die by Ukraine missile ...
Good wishes to Ukraine from the USA. Ukrainian and Polish people are strong. I am glad Poland is in NATO.
Pollacks steal all the cars in Western Europa. They are often thieves. Shame on these people !!!
@@babathegoodmansamba8533 Your mama stole all the cars in Eastern Europa last night...ROFLOL@baba. Glory to Ukraine!
I am from the US and am honored to have Poland as a NATO ally and Ukraine as a friendly country.
If you think you”re having a rough day just look at what these guys are dealing with,
Today I am proud of my country for helping Ukraine by having sent 143 M777 Howitzers that are kicking Russian asses. Slava Ukraine!
Living close to the base where these are used for training, it sounds like giants roaming the forest at night when they go off.
It is a game changer because of brave Ukraine soldiers who fire them at the enemy Russians. 👍
Glad Canada contributed their m777 inventory to Ukraine, also many winter clothing and gear to keep u warm for the fight!
I heard it was like 67 million in warm gear. I wish I could see that many warm winter gear all at once. Glad to have a neighbor like Canada.
tks will be well used and in good purpose.
Thank you Canada!!!
Did you notice how well dressed the men were. Their jackets and helmets looked new.
Compare that to how Russian soldiers look when you see them in videos.
They probably only give the limited M777 to the best artillery crews
@@robertjlaw9485 That's a very good thing.
May they stay warm and dry
Makes sense. RuZZian soldiers are not expected to live more than a few days so no need to provide good equipment for them. Ukrainian soldiers should survive the war.
@@bjarnehansen3812 Exactly, no point in good food or equipment, dead men walking.....
one thing is for sure, they ain't fucking around when they have to fire that thing
I like the "Three Axes" nickname, it fits. It would make a good unit designator.
@@johnathansaegal3156 Yes, the ones with the curved handle .
BAe needs to restart production of this artillery system ASAP!
We have many issues with production throughout western countries, too much manufacturing has been offshored, trade unions restrict wider skill building, military equipment company's are not receiving enough oversight related to cost and ability to ramp production in a chaotic global environment... heads should roll.
@@assertivekarma1909 not in the US we make these things like candy 72 are arriving right now with 140,000 rounds of shells
@@BigDsGaming2022 That is good to hear, but it does seem like the production process needs some overhaul for other equipment & armaments.
@@assertivekarma1909 The M-777 that is going to Ukraine is being phased out by a newer more accurate version . The 72 shipped to Ukraine this week were replaced by new versions already updated and NOT FOR USE by an ally . We donate them to allies then US taxpayers replace them with updated models for use in the US
My heart is with 🇺🇦.
Weapons from USA and more are coming Glory to Ukraine
With 3 M777’s you can fire 3 rounds from each, at different elevation and powder charges, you land ALL 9 rounds nearly simultaneously! It’s called Time on Target. It’s freaking awesomely terrifying.
Sweet Jesus. The carnage on the receiving end of that cannot be pleasant to witness, especially if they're anti-personnel rounds.
@@amorosogombe9650 When I was a Bn XO, my Operations officer was a Field Artillery guy with 3rd Armored Division in Desert Storm. They rolled thru an area where their M109’s at least 2, but likely far more, batteries had saturated an area where it was only bones, meat and churned earth. He told me that they had ground guides so as to not run over the remains out of respect, however, there was just much, too densely packed so they just tried not to walk on the pieces parts…. His words? “Yea, it was pretty awful.”
@@longtabsigo F********ckkkk. Just imagining the scene is disturbing. I can't even begin to think what seeing that first hand would be like! I think you'd be scarred for life. You'd never be able to forget such a sight. 😣
@@amorosogombe9650 I did 28 years and 7 combat tours; convoys with possible/probable IED’s is nerve wracking; gunfights are incredible adrenaline dumps but while the enemy “gets a vote”, I believe that the training my soldiers and I have will always allow us to achieve the better 2 of 3 possible outcomes. We will either Win or Tie, these 2 results allow us to “walk away” but I never experienced the 3rd; a loss. Artillery. Nothing EVER frightened me more than artillery/indirect (indiscriminate) fire. Picture a gunfight being an email address to you and your company. Artillery is SPAM ON STEROIDS. (My pulse is 144 just writing this!! That is the effect artillery has 18.5 years later!🤣🤷♂️🤬)
@@longtabsigo Honestly you guys are just to brave! I think one gunshot and I'd faint. Even outbound artillery would put me in a coma 😵. I really don't know how you did it! Hats off to you!
Quality over quantity does make a difference.
Slava Ukraine 💪💙🧡
I'd rather we do both. Let's loan them 1,000 Bradleys and this war will be over by Christmas.
@@vigilante8374 They don't have 1000 trained tank crews and 100,000 tank rounds for them.
Just lend Ukraine coordinates for strikes using American spy satellites, and give them precision weapons to indirectly hit everything.
@@dra6o0n Incorrect. We do indeed have hundreds of thousands of TOW missiles, and tens of millions (possibly HUNDREDS of millions) of 25mm, which is used by practically every military branch in many NATO countries (on boats, on aircraft, etc.) 25mm comes in armor piercing and high explosive variants, and the Bradley has separate feeds for both types.
Yes precision long range weapons are great, HIMARS and Excalibur shells have been a real game changer, but they are expensive, we don't have a massive amount of them, they're not a replacement for tactical-level weapons and they're not great for dislodging or routing hundreds of thousands of entrenched troops. Compare: threatening to encircle a BTG with dozens of Bradleys WOULD cause a route.
Yes I was exaggerating the timeframe slightly, but not by much. We could train and transport in 60-90 days if we cared. It's nowhere near as difficult to train or set up logistically as compared to something like an M1 or, heaven forbid, F-16.
I'm all for giving Ukraine ATACMS but it's more important to give them the ground power to physically push out Russia. Have you seen how Ukrainians fight? They are using/abusing Hummers, Australian Bushmasters (not to be confused with the 25mm Bushmaster autocannon), and other various MRAPS as glorified technicals. Even without considering the TOW missiles, the Bradley's 25mm autocannon is MUCH more powerful, long range and accurate than the .50 machine guns they're currently using.
It's not just more effective, it's also likely very cost-effective to give Ukraine Bradleys. They're not an expensive platform (the TOWs aren't super cheap, but they're cheaper than Javelins and they can use 25mm to destroy anything short of a T-72. Actually, 25mm even has a few T-72 kills in Iraq; it can be effective if you're firing at its side armor at close ranges.)
Ukraine as already lost, your just prolonging the misery,wake up and negotiate,you where never going to beat Russia
@@steelssstu6515 Russia is a dead man walking. Even the rabidly pro-Russian milbloggers like Rybar were confirming their massive failures over the past 6 months... until the Kremlin finally arrested him for being too honest.
British engineering at its best Slava Ukraine 🇬🇧🇺🇦
Not quite Robert. The M777 is an American redesign and refinement of an earlier Vickers light howitzer with most of its parts, including its tube (fabricated at a US arsenal), manufactured in the US. It is also completed in the US. BAE has a history of buying manufacturers. They bought the American subsidiary in 2005. Why the US Congress allows BAE to buy parts of the US military industrial base when they have broken agreements and transferred some of our technology to the bad guys is beyond me. FIDO.
@@analystanalyst7652 Its now a British Howitzer. Get over it.
@@analystanalyst7652 Do you jack off to a Garand ping?
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/M777_howitzer#:~:text=The%20M777%20howitzer%20is%20a,the%20US%20war%20in%20Afghanistan.
@@analystanalyst7652wrong
Stay safe and may all your rounds find their target! Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦
When the crew functions with ease, as in target acquisition, loading and firing.....you have all the elements of success. 👏 👏 👏 Bravo!!!
Written in 1855 (Crimean War)
"This then is my creed. I look upon Russia as the personification of despotism :
in the present state of Poland and Hungary we see her work.
Such a power can be curbed only by war, and must be curbed sooner or later, if Europe is to remain free.
If we believe that God wills the liberty and happiness of mankind, how can we doubt that we are doing God's work in fighting for liberty against aggression"
(The above is a letter sent to Richard Cobden MP)
Written during a time when they used to shove children up chimneys.
@@rogerhearn5243 A time when Russia used 63% of its population as slaves (serfs).
One Russian noble wrote a book exposing the abuse of serf-girls
Journey from St Petersburg to Moscow, he was exiled to Siberia.
Girls were advertised as "having a pretty face and attractive figure".
The Russian nobles were no better than ISIS with Yazidi girls.
Хлопці, рідні наші захисники ! Як добре, що ви є ! Щастя, що ви такі розумні, моторні! Молимось за кожного з вас !
A. Problem: Global oppression by the power elite (Russia, Iran, China, North Korea, etc.)
The time is upon us when the wretched of the earth unite to scream in revolt! 2023 Live FREE or die trying!!
B. Solution: Fight the Power - Global Declaration of Independence (RUclips video) offers a unique and viable global solution to global problems! Global Online Democracy Systems (GODS) can permanently restore power to the majority of the people!!!
@@blosiverma9574 you should redo the translation, you got it wrong.
As an American it warms my heart to see such dedication. So glad it has helped and hope we keep suppling Ukraine with weapons to defend themselves and chase the orcs out of their country!
Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦💪 much love and respect from the USA 🇺🇲💪 we stand with you ✊
Warms my heart to see my US taxpayer dollars hard at work. Give ‘em hell!
75% percent of your US tax dollar donations are not even reaching the frontline. Why waste money on homelessness a broken healthcare and eduction system when you can spend money killing other human beings. Especially when they live in another county.
@@rogerhearn5243 sir, as a resident of Hardin County, KY, I have never had any issues with the good folks of Meade or Jefferson Counties.
screw ukraine and war monger zelenski.
Also Canadian and Australian. Thanks British ingenuity for the great design.
Sir, your hard-earned tax dollars will change the outcome of this war, and in many ways will save the entire free world. As a Canadian, I say: God bless America!
finally western weapons doing a heavenly job. all those money spent on technology and weapons, paying off. slava Ukraine from India.
Finally I found an indians who support ukraine.
@@totoitekelcha7628 theres plenty. Just have to remember that India gets its military supplies *from* russia. If they sanction russia they effectively turn off the supply to their own army.
It's something I can understand even if I dont support it.
@@Khronogi there's like a billion Indians as well many of them are going to be Ruzzian sympathizers as well as Ukrainian ones.
We support Ukraine for their cause, doesn't mean we'll get involved in Europe's wars or not get cheap Russian oil for our own.
This Canadian household is so proud of the Ukraine military. We constantly keep up to date on what is happening and our monthly donations continue as well as patreon to Ukraine and Polish youtubers. Bravo Ukraine from East Canada.
You are amazing - thank you!
@@skyer82 It is our pleasure to support anything Ukrainian. Keeping the faith in the Ukraine military💙🇺🇦❤🩹🇨🇦👍💯
I love it !!! U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery veteran. SLAVA UKRAINI 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦
If you have accurate GPS coordinates, modern fire control systems that can integrate with that GPS, *and* a forward observer (with a drone hovering above the target) giving constant, up to the second adjustments, the enemy is in big, big trouble.
And live satellite feeds from your friends in Britain and the US.
@EvaChronicMigraine You bet. 👍
Best "gunners" in the world! May every round find its mark and reduce the russian evil.
Slava Ukraine.
Nothing but the best for our Ukrainian friends
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Every shell brings victory closer. Fight for freedom!! Slava Ukraini
AWESOME. keep up the great work 🇺🇦
So very happy to see great success happening,stay strong good luck from Australia.
Well done Warriors.
Try to stay and try to not miss any target please.
Wow...sounds music 🎶 to ears🚀..... But wait there's more 🙂.... the _smile_ in their faces truly _paint a thousand words_ .....
Lots of love from Florida, US. So proud to see Ukrainian patriots using this weapon system to get things done. Slava Ukraine and God bless America.
Well I'm Canadian and i know we sent a bunch of these. As well as huge amounts of shells, charges, fuses, barrels, excetera. We even sent a good chunk of Excalibur.
Glad to see it had some use. I remember some were questioning weather it was a good idea to send towed artilery. Looks like answer was yes.
🇺🇸✌🏻🇺🇦 Victory to Ukraine!!!
And victory to your yet failed tax donations just like in Afghanistan 😂✌🏽
Now if we can just do something about the mud.
It's always nice to see heroic defenders enjoying new equipment.
I love how you can hear the shell "whooshing" on it's way to the target for ages after being fired, most satisfying.
That's why is called the King of Battle. Godspeed Ukraine.
Wish all the best Slava Ukraine stay strong love UK.
While artillery doesn’t ensure victory, the lack of can certainly spell defeat.
Ukrainian artillery crews will be giving the training to NATO crews soon enough. No teacher like combat.
The NATO arty is so precise because for the last 20 years it has been used with highly restrictive rules of engagement in counter-terrror operations where there is a huge emphasis on limiting collateral damage. If NATO arty was as inaccurate as the Soviet stuff, the fire missions would not be approved due to the high risk of hitting civilians. So NATO has lots of experience in actual combat with this arty. It is combat proven.
@@garyjones9023 It's amusing that this seemingly 'old' arty piece, still hand-loaded and with handcranks and triggered with a rope, is a highly effective, combat-proven weapon,
but the fancy semi-automated mobile howitzers Germany provided were put out of use after little time because they were too maintenance-heavy and wouldn't hold up under combat stress.
"They don't make things as robust as they did a generation ago" holds true, even in military gear :P
@@Alblaka Sometimes you should think before you write something. The mobile Howitzers have not been taken out of service, but are only being maintained and Germany has not managed to deliver enough spare parts in time (Political Failure or Failure of the Defense Agency). When a howitzer fires over 300 shells a day, wear and tear is completely normal and every device then needs maintenance. However, a German maintenance center is currently being built in Slovakia, so let's hope that the equipment can be used efficiently again soon. Apart from that, "fancy" mobile artillery can be used tactically quite differently from stationary artillery (aggressive) and offers much more safety for the crew.
@@fangan4770 They can't be that bad when ukraine is ordering another 108 Pzh2000 with their own money from german arms manufactures. These are not exactly cheap machines and it will take years to deliver all of them. They did not order them because of desperation but because they plan on using them post-war. If only we would finally give them leopard 2, I bet they would like them too.
Long live the warriors of Democracy. Glory to Ukraine, Glory to Heroes!!
With this howitzer, you no longer need to fire 50,000 shells per day. If a shell hits its target after three shots, it's a huge saving in ammo, not to mention the Excalibur shells which hit every shot, but they are very expensive. Keep it up, you will win this war, Slava Urkaini 🇺🇦🇺🇦 🇧🇪
imagine what the swedish Archer would help. Longer distance. 9 rounds a minute with 21x155mm storage.
Quick in....fire ...quick out. Just look at the work these guys are doing for each round. And then the time it takes to relocate before counterfire begins. The initial deployment time and the redeployment times less than 30 seconds, for the M777...5min!
Sweden has some amazing engineering for a country of its size (population-wise)!
It's interesting to see the Ukrainian team working as I have seen US and Canadian teams when firing the M777. It goes back to that Ukrainian veteran artillerist saying "Everything is as it should be." I know US artillerists were involved in the design process. This shows what engineers and artillerists can do together. I know that Canada has provided a lot of precision shells and some M777's and I think the US is over 200 now. Best use of US taxpayer money ever.
What? Are you bla baking about
For sure not wasted money.
Not all what USA did in history is correct, but this support is correct for sure.
tks from Poland
@@captainbaboo7677 isn’t it selfish to protect someone who clearly bombarded your country in desperate attempts to make weak nato counter strong mother Russia? Well my heart goes out to those two poles for you not so much especially not when supporting Nazis embarrassing to be fair
@@КевинХалил666 Putin said over 20 times he would not attack Ukraine that the US was making it all up. 10 months later you lie as he did then. You wouldn't know a Nazi if they bit you.
@@charlesrichardson8635 I kinda agree, if you know history and you know that this supposed war actually has last for almost 10 years you would perhaps get the other side of the spectrum, zelensky want to hold on to his billions but yet doves young men lucky enough to have wife and kids but yet proceed with his comedic slogan: we will fight to the last Ukrainian ? What type of mentality is that ? Not European that’s for sure unless there is something I’ve missed out on. I don’t glorify the horror many stubborn people who won’t leave experience it’s not justified it’s sad but zelenzky should probably stop his stubbornness for the sake of his people 🤷🏽
Always a heart warming sound.
I pray for Ukraine every day
Glad we help and I only hope we do MORE!!! 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇦
Its tough out there isn't it.
Many of us in the West, looking on from the sidelines, wish we could do more. If we could offer you membership to NATO right now, I am sure - just the threat alone - would 'change minds' in the Kremlin, and undermine further morale at the Front.
Slava Ukraini!
What is all the foot dragging about anyway?
@@virginiaoflaherty2983 No country can be admittted to NATO that is currently at war. I can see the logic in that. I don'r agree with it , but I can see it. UKR was not admitted before due to the "provocative" stance it might convey to ruzzia, ( weak argument I know). Also one of the criteria for admission is a certain hold on the level of corruption. UKR post soviet times, was/is still a corrupt country. Zelensky had started a crack down on it, but then ruzzia started a war.
300 200s by 777, how poetic 😊
300's take up more resources. If the Russians even care for them.
A very good report.
Well done. God protect you and your feet.
I graduated US Army Field Artillery School back during Vietnam, and haven't seen a gun fire since I was a kid but this new 155mm baby sure brings back memories.😀
Bring back memories from when you invaded a country that never attacked the US mainland? right? how many woman and children did you help kill?
America = Terrorist Scum
@@rustyneedles3743 Rusty, The United States mainland was admittedly not attacked; however, the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution stemmed from North Vietnamese assault against American personnel. I was transferred from field artillery to infantry and served as a rifleman. And, I never killed either females nor children.
For close to a half century I have played Chess with Conscience, an inward duel that persists, and always ends in Check or draw; because Conscience knows that every time I raised my rifle the other man had a rifle.
Your opinion of the United States is your own. A war in one's youth is the supreme test and survival awards lifelong guilt for varied cause. However, as you have your inner life, so too do I. Pax vobiscum amicus.
@@thomasbradley2225 What, was it the first assault on American personal or was it the second attack, that never actually happened? nor does such an attack justify going to war with Vietnam and the deaths of thousands of Vietnamese and Americans, the fuck were they doing in the Gulf of Tonkin anyway, just like today, America needs to mind it's own fucking business and just like then, America is still waging and/or instigating wars all over the fucking globe! only thing is now, they've changed strategy and like in Libya, Syria and today in Ukraine, they interfere with the country in many ways and ultimately let others do the fighting for them.
Now, for the most part, i blame the American elite, I'm almost certain there is many Americans who are against the shit their government is doing and kudos to them for thinking for themselves and seeing reality for what it is, though, I'm unsure if you're one of the decent Americans or not, it's a given that Americans were drafted/forced to fight in Vietnam, so just maybe, you are on the good side, but given you're here tuning into some Ukrainian propaganda bullshit about the M777 changing the course of the war and worse, on the front and the region that Ukraine has been shelling and killing innocent people since 2014! I would suspect you both support Ukraine's fight and America interfering once again, but hey, just maybe you're not that stupid and I'm wrong about you, just maybe you're able to see the reality of the situation and how Ukraine has not just innocently found itself subject to unjustified Russian aggression, cause, it is justified, just like America was justified when Russia tried placing nuclear weapons in Cuba, though, America has an agenda in Ukraine, this is very apparent and is why one can track and follow how they've interfered there now and to the lead up of hostilities in 2014, thankfully more Americans are waking up to the truth everyday, though still, unfortunately not enough to stop the elites from terrorizing others for a profit or like in the middle east, for a stake of control of said countries natural resources.
Thank you for your service
@@alanaldpal950 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Esta increíble pieza no pudo haber caído en mejores manos , los ucranianos son excelentes operadores y se complementan muy bien con el M777 , hasta ahora han hecho un excelente trabajo destruyendo y empujando al enemigo fuera de Ucrania 🇺🇦🇺🇦.. sigan así hermanos que la victoria está cada ves más cerca.. glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇦♥️
el fucko el ukraino. eato shitista ukrainianos.
Muchas Gracias!
তোরা খারাপ, তোরা ধংসহো
🔱🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇺🇦💙💛🔱Slava Ukraini!
Слава хохложопым пидорасам
I feel more and more sad over this war, and more and more sad for the people of Ukraine. I wish this war would end soon, with victory for Ukraine. Greetings from Sweden. Slava Ukraini!
The Excalibur rounds help too..
Wow 300 men damn i didnt know it was that precise 👍 hit em hard
As an American it gives me so much joy knowing an American made weapon is helping men fight for their nationality and freedom against an invading force. Happy hunting guys🇺🇦🇺🇸
british design
@@danallen3947 ok look who’s really stepping up in the war $$$$ and it’s in Europe lol…but if I was the president the Ukrainians would have long range capabilities a long time ago, they need to be able to strike in Russia and get these guys out of their country
@@danallen3947 Still american made. 70% of the parts are from the US and the barrel is made in Watervliet, New York.
@@SuperGeronimo999 yeah i know its british design
Победы Вам Украина 🇺🇦🇵🇼
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FJB 🙌
SLAVA Ukraine
Shame on red-black banderist U-kraine
The M777 Howitzers goner be the type of weapons that will go down in history for the Ukraine Army
Slava Brothers kick ther ass slava ukrnia from Holland
What always surprised me is how dirty the shells and those powder loads or whatever they’re called, go into artillery sometimes. Doesn’t that really accelerate the wear and tear on these cannons? Note: I have zero military experience.
The barrels of the M777 are made of titanium, so they last MUCH longer than the Soviet era artillery.
Get these guys some ear pros. Happy my tax dollars are going to fight for their freedom. Finally a war worth fighting for
Are you just weird ? Mr anime cringey
This really gives me hope for the ukranian people. I acutally thought it would maybe take a month or something, but Ukraine has really shown their fist and how good they are compared to the second most powerful country in the world.
US generals say Ukrainian soldiers are disciplined and smart. They learn fast and are good at understanding tech.
I think you mean, the second most powerful country in Ukraine.
@@paulgibbon5991 Yeah that has become one of the most spouted lines on the internet............... AND I LOVE IT 😃😃😃😃😃😃
It’s incredible the precision made weapon works in such muddy conditions.
Contrary to popular belief, the M777 howitzer is actually a British gun.
Not quite. The M777 is an American redesign and refinement of an earlier Vickers light howitzer with most of its parts, including its tube (fabricated at a US arsenal), manufactured in the US. It is also completed in the US. BAE has a history of buying manufacturers. They bought the American subsidiary in 2005. Why the US Congress allows BAE to buy parts of the US military industrial base when they have broken agreements and transferred some of our technology to the bad guys is beyond me. FIDO.
I am an European citizen...and we can see European leaders must wake up ...we need to suport alot more Ukranian army... USA and UK helped alot...Germany is helping a little more now...but were are France...spain... specially France could help alot more!!! This is an oportunity to kick putin...we just need to send heavy equipment... yhere s no risk of USA or European troops be killed!!! It s a hard thing to say .... but we need to at least give Ukranian army all the intel and heavy equipment they need. They re paying all that with blood and they re fighting for all of us in Europe and i risk to say to this Planet!! With all the crimes russian soldiers have done to Ukraine civillians...since rapes...torture..murders...mass graves....we need our politicians to wake up and step up help for Ukraine!!!! 🇺🇦🇵🇹🇵🇱🇺🇲🇬🇧💙💚🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺💪🏼
Amen to that! It hasn't gone unnoticed which supposedly NATO members have been dragging their feet in supporting Ukraine!
This truly is a test of the European 'project'.
They are helping.
Speak for your self puta and make me a burrito 🌯 slava russia 🇷🇺💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 we only love Russia in the west so speak for your self 🐑 🐑 📢 🐑
Please send the same number again to Ukraine so that when a unit goes for repair another one takes it's place. 👍🏼
Thank you Maryan
As an 8 year Army veteran & ex-19kilo tanker I can say I have nothing but respect for all the combat arms. We have inter branch rivalries but truth be told its combined arms that win wars. Tanks can’t win it alone nor can infantry or artillery. As a tanker we offer serious direct fire firepower. Infantry hump it & must be tough as nails & courageous. Artillery is utterly devastating and can destroy an enemy’s morale. Also air defense & air support are vital to the modern battlefield. However, we cannot do any fighting without supplies & logistics or full bellies so kudos to all those who support the combat arms. I was friends with several 13B Gun bunnies - maybe they changed the artillery MOS designation as I have been out for several years - and they are true soldiers & pros. Glad these arty pieces are helping the Ukrainians turn the tide of war because for a minute there was doom and gloom talk that the Russian military would overrun Ukraine. However, as we all know, defenders can have an advantage over invaders especially when an army & peoples are motivated to fight for their homeland, freedom & each other against a mostly conscripted military that ostensibly doesn’t want to even be there.
As a Swede, i really hope that we will be able to supply the Ukrainian defenders with the Archer system soon! 🇺🇦🇸🇪🇺🇦🇸🇪
Always begging
Cheers Russia 🇷🇺
From west Africa
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@@criessmiles3620 How's that food shortage going? You can thank Putin for that.
I hear the M777 might be supplied to India - this would be a massive mistake in my opinion which would lead to Russia getting their hands on its specifications etc. Please don't let this happen !
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦❤️🇬🇧
What's so special about the M777? Other than the titanium construction.
(Fun fact - the US regularly buys titanium from Russia)
India has 2000 T-80's fireballs
Russia will already know how to make one, they just dont have the industry, money and skill anymore, same reason theyre still churning out 50 year old tank designs.
@@Britlurker U.S. buys it's Titanium from Australia , in fact Ukraine has bigger reserves of it than Russia so I doubt America has bought any from Putin in a very long time if ever .
@@Ukraineaissance2014 You still need to explain what unique advantages that the M777 offers. You'll be aware that the Russians have not even bothered producing new towed artillery for some time. They're all about SP artillery.
So these M777 advantages, are they . . .
Higher rate of fire?
Longer range?
Accuracy?
Feel free to compare to Russian towed 152mm or western 155mm.
Come on, you've got the answers.
God Bless and Protect all of them. Slava Ukraina!. Always supporting Ukraine and its people and their fight agaisnt that criminal tyrant called putler.
Please God keep those brave people safe, please