As an American that grew up around firearms I'm cringing watching these British soldiers muzzle sweeping each other and civilians. Not to mention downright aiming at civilians including children. Gosh, whatever could the Irish people have been so miffed about???? I have always hated the IRA as well, so I'm not giving either group a pass for their terrible practices and behavior when it comes to avoiding civilian casualties.
Look at those skinny, fit young soldiers !! Not like todays fat, wokey, rainbow, treehugging cross sexes regiment, not one whinging whining female soldier !! I loved the 70s and 80s military life !!
When better, more stable helmets were provided, round about the period of this film. The troops seen here are wearing helmets developed specifically for NI duties.
Minutes 14:55 to 15:05 is Springhill Avenue in West Belfast. Springhill Avenue in the late 80's and 90's was a stronghold of Irish Republican Resistance to british rule and as a result was known as 'Little Beirut'. Springhill Avenue was well known for the 'Féile an Phobail' ('The People's Festival') and the militant setting for a festival comprising of Rebel music, the visit every August of Black reggae bands from Bristol who sang Irish Rebel music reggae style. A 'show of strength' was a regular feature on the stage or amongst the people at the festival. Féile an Phobail represented the true mass character of the Republican Struggle and people despite british propaganda claiming the opposite. I used to stay in one of the houses on the left at minute 14:56 - At minute 14:59 is a very young 'John Curran'. Not having seen him in many years, I knew him way back in the 90's. John was a former POW who served time in english prisons (in england, not in Ireland). Should John or his wide family circle read this, keep well and strong mo chairde!
A huge amount was made by the Government of the "extra" pay. Total rubbish, we worked every hour. Food was chips, beans. peocessed sausages and eggs. it was shite! We were put between a population without real training. I did subsequent tours and found when I was infantry, I knew nothing, pawn to slaughter. I made a difference working later, mainly against the ira drug trade. Still Army, working for different people!
Amazing how time , talks and middle ground have really made a difference. No doubt some problems still exist but the stopping of the killings has been so great. This just shows the difference between the races and cultures of the world . Now the common malice is the woke Govts swamping the free world with illegals.
I never see a member of a British combat arm and think they look like a bag of shit or a christmas tree (I.e. have the worlds supply of tacticool toys attached to themselves). That's a compliement by the way. If I'm really honest I suspect that over all they are the best infantry in the world. As an Aussie it pains me to say that.
We are jack of all trade soldiers. We have the foundations to be versatile as we have to cover so many different types of training from this to fighting a conventional war. Every 2 years we changed rolls. Just as you were getting good at one thing you moved on to another roll. So you may go from armoured infantry to Artic Warfare training as spearhead, or to NI for a tour. Completely different training.
Yes I've stayed there a few times too and definitely it is loud almost every night. I didn't mind, either with the door open or with it closed. My wife and I find that the droning on of the music helps us drift off to sleep! 😄😄
I served in the regular army and did not apply to join. From my observations, I have found the practices of the Anglians to be subpar. I apologize if my statement causes any discomfort, but I am simply expressing my honest observations and opinions cupcake.
I LOVE the British FAL, the L1A1. That gun is just SO cool. I own an American-made version of it: the DSA-58. Compared to the L85, it just looks like a real rifle... To this day, I don't know what the MOD was thinking when they adopted the L85...
@@thecurlew7403 I served with both weapons and the SA80 was an improvement. Far more accurate and yes it had problems but they have long been fixed. People seem to forget that the SLRs were worn out. Zero was a problem with the hinge being worn etc.
Shorter barrel was more convenient for Vehicles which the modern military rely on more now than ever. Then there was the switch to 5.56 from 7.62 which was another major factor. I used both in my time as I joined shortly before the SLR was phased out. I preferred it personally even though I was a Plant Operator in the Engineers. Gas setting Zero NO STOPPAGES.
I nursed a soldier in the RVH who’d been in a “ pig” doing a resupply to an out station when a mortar came in the side of the wagon. Fortunately he lived to tell the tale! First time I met him I said “ I hear you tried to catch a rocket” and he really laughed despite his injuries. Great guy.
10:33 “The army believes finest ingredients. Prepared and presented to be attractive. Some don’t care..” Ha ha ha now I know this was faked for the camera.
Someone should show this to the current UK government and ask them if this is what they really want to experience again. Sad times they were. Watching this brought back many memories.
Great footage of typical squaddies doing a tough job, in tough conditions but just getting on with it and laughing/joking. I'd have loved to have been there with them.
There wasn't a lot off laughing or joking my friend. Wasn't the way it was. Frankie goes to Hollywood was number 1 during a tour summed life up 🤣😂 Welcome to the pleasure zone. An never volunteer for fk all.
One of the soldiers look downs syndrome...Are they allowed to serve in British Army...Still can't see why not?...I haven't thought bout it....But he def looked like a "special" person...Can anyone tell me please??
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