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When I think of England I think of a black kid and an Indian kid fighting over who gets to play with the Anglo’s toys they stole on the playground. Pathetic country.
Paraphrasing but Dan Carlin in his Hardcore History podcast regarding WW1 regarded the British as the bravest. Citing such things as they would shake the hand of a mostly buried corpses hand and make dark jokes about it as they passed. As if it were just a mile marker. The dryness is actually quite funny the more you think about it.
@@mi5anthrope Have you watched 'They Shall Not Grow Old'? It's very good and it features a bit of the dark humour you're talking about. There's one part where the WW1 veteran is talking about how they found a dead German laying in the road, so they stuck a pipe in his mouth and told him to get up as if he was just being lazy lol.
The British people are so dutiful! We could all learn a thing or two from them. I admire that most seem to be motivated by a civic duty rather than desire or personal gain.
@@jerryoshea3116 dude, the media SUCKS. Like, even leaving politics aside (which is an absolute CRAP show) they're constantly skewing things and making the entire world to be all doom and gloom. I firmly believe that it's a plan partly implemented by agencies like the CIA and "HoMeLaNd SeCuRiTy" to keep people depressed and inside. The weaker the population, the easier they are to control. That said, if you just go outside and talk to people, you might find that they're scared or intimidated, but generally way better than "they" want you to think. Anyway...this whole world sucks in general right now lol. Dealing with people, society and politics I mean. It's SO refreshing to just go outside and get lost (literally) in nature. I'm planning on heading up to Alaska for a hiking/camping trip (solo, or maybe with one friend) and just get "lost" for a bit. Just leave the phone home, and disconnect from all the crap.
@@didgerb72 I’ll tell ya, it genuinely makes me sleep better at night, knowing we have the UK & it’s military right across the pond. If I had to guess I’d assume at least some UK ppl sleep better at night knowing the US has yalls back, so win win. That’s a strong bond that I really appreciate in such trying times
@scotthill1600 We more like brothers than allies. We stick together most of the time. Have the odd falling out. Even separation. But still after time. We are still friends. I have a few ancestors involved in the shaping of the Original English pilgrim father Settlers, and involved in War of Independence on US side. But not confirmed if related the second one. Still researching. All branches of my family tree have the military or sea in their blood. Most the males in my family on mum and dad's side, all have worked in multiple (Jack of many master of none), trades. I'm also one. Served 3 different times in British Army, at sea, in Container Berth and rest of Port, aircraft industry, fruit Market, warehouse stores, lorry driving, security, all sorts. My first Buckman ancestor involved in The Colonies was. Thomas Buckman He sailed on the Pilgrim Father's vessel "The Welcome" in 1682. As it was over 100plus yrs thst the Pilgrim father's settled in America. The Welcome was funded by Sir William Penn. He was a friend of the King, but as a , he was treated badly, like many were. He.was good friends with my Ancestor apparently. After a 57day voyage. Many died including some my ancestors of Small pox. They arrived in America. Sir William and the others founded the city (and later capital) of Pennsylvania in 1682. Sir William sold some land to my Ancestor about 48miles outside Philadelphia. Some stayed, some returned (my Ancestors) to England. My second (possible) ancestor, is John Buckman. He owned Buckmans Tavern in Lexington. Same Inn that John Hancock, Sam and John Adams drank in, when plotting the revolution. John Hancock was in Buckmans Tavern when Paul Revere rode in to warn that the British Are coming. John Buckman was involved in the plots, and was a Cpl in the militia, that were involved in the opening battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775. I know first ancestor is 100%. John Buckman is still being researched. So how's that for US/UK relations Sir. Lol.
I'm a Brit, I spent time on tour with the Danish, Latvians, Yanks, Aussies and Kiwis and never found a single unit that put it's country to shame. Soldiers are a cut above, there's a reason our ad campaigns said be the best for years.
It’s good to hear a great and respected man talk respectfully about England and the uk. We feel the same about you and the elite us forces 100% 👊🏾🏴 💪🇺🇸
As a New Zealander I know what you mean, they really are a different sort aren't they. Wouldn't change them for the world though they don't piss around 😂
@@connorburnett6135 and New Zealanders not as mad as the Aussies, but still wonderful. You live in the most glorious country on the planet. I have family in New Zealand and adore the place, not that you could tell 😁.
REFORGER exercise, West Germany Jan 1986, we were unloading our vehicles off of a railhead at some marshaling yard up in the mountains in the southeastern part of the country, a vehicle wouldn't start jamming up the last two on the railcars ahead of it and one of them just happened to be mine, of course, we'd been unloading them all day and it was night at this point, the entire battalion wasn't going to be held up getting to an assembly area waiting for the mechanics over 3 vehicles, so they left us crews for them behind with a map and told us to get there after things got going. As if it wasn't cold enough just after they left a blizzard set in, all we had was a burn barrel and a pile of wood from shipping pallets we'd busted up to try to keep warm standing around, about 20 meters away from us was a small group of British troops in some GP medium size tents with heaters in them. After about a half hour of standing out in the snow one of those guy's came over and ask if we'd like to wait inside their tents where it was warm and offered us some hot chow they had. I hadn't eaten since morning at this point and didn't even ask what kind of soup it was they'd set down in front of me but it looked good and was steaming hot which to me at that point was the most important thing, about half way through that bowl, and I really was enjoying it, one of the guy's I was with ask them what kind of soup it was and one of them said "Ox blood". Normally in life the prospect of eating soup made from the blood of an Ox would have given me pause, especially since the only thing I'd ever heard about English food was "England, bad weather worse food" but I didn't even break stride, after finishing it off those guy's were kinda laughing about how cold and hungry I looked and the way I scarffed down that first bowl and ask me "Would you like some more" to which I replied "Absolutely, I think that's the best soup I've ever had in my life". And thank God for those guy's inviting us into some shelter and feeding us that night because it was another 5 or 6 hours just until the mechanics showed up and at least another 2 on top of that until they got things going, then even worse the armored chassis I wound up having to drive 3 hours in a blizzard to the battalions assembly point had a broken heater in it, if I hadn't had the chance to warm up in those tents and get some hot food in me, and good food at that I'd like to point out, I don't know if I'd have made it through that night. So since that night I've always felt indebted to and have looked up upon the British army and the Ox that gave it's life so I could have what was probably the best bowl of soup I've ever had in my life.
@@S__123 That's it!!! Thank you, it's been years, you're right it was Oxtail soup. Yes, the thought of eating something that was so close to an Ox's rectum would normally have stopped me dead in my tracks but not that night, that night I couldn't get enough. It was genuinely good though, is the broth red? I'm pretty sure I remember it being red and is probably why I remember it as being Ox blood soup instead of Oxtail soup. Irregardless, as far as I'm concerned I still owe one to the British army, they sure did bail me out that night. One thing I've been wanting to try in life is Haggis, I know it's Scottish and not English but believe it or not from what I've heard is in it I think I'd like it, we have a dish here in America called Scrapple, it's made from critter parts most people want nothing to do with but I love it, I also like what's called Hurka Rings, it's stuffed in a casing like sausage that forms a ring, I used to live in a little town that had a meat store run by a Hungarian family that's been running the place since they came to America 3 generations ago and they made traditional Hungarian things like Hurka Rings, the main ingredient is sheep's lungs, sounds nasty but they were good, just put one in a pan with water about ⅓rd of the way up the ring with medium heat, right about the time all the water's been cooked off take it out and put it on a plate, slice the casing open and start eating it with cheese and crackers, man was that good but unfortunately I can't find it anywhere else except that little town I lived in 3 hours away from where I live now. Thanks 👍👍👍 I'm gonna get on the internet and get a recipe for Oxtail soup and see if I can get what I need to make it.
@@dukecraig2402 Yeah well the common tins of Heinz oxtail soup we have are red because the broth is made with tomatoes and carrots. Its basically just a beef stew with tomatoes in it and the meat is from the cow's tail rather than the usual cuts of beef. Haggis is also delicious, and not nearly as bad as people make it out to be. Best of luck making your oxtail soup!
@@dukecraig2402 Brilliant story, had me as an Englishman (ex Rock Ape) sat thinking, “Ox blood. Now that’s hardcore, who were these guys?” Oxtail is a different story! Very common over here, maybe less so these days, but you can still buy tins of it. Anyway, great story. Always saw you guys as our brothers in arms.
I did some training with them decades ago. Nothing like Jocko did though. The Brits had great attitudes, and they all had an innovative and adaptable personality. They knew they weren't as equipped as we were but were very sure that they could overcome any shortcomings in equipment with their tactics and toughness.
They certainly are. I also had the opportunity to train with 1 and 2 Para, their Gurkhas, and the SAS. Very professional and ready to get busy. The Australian and New Zealand SAS are also that way. Great allies.
I have always seen the British military is the Units have a deep history and tradition and you are never allowed to forget it and you sure as hell don’t let those traditions down.
His wife’s British 😂 but Jocko is spot on here. The thing I’m most proud of being from the UK. Our special forces and intelligence services. Zero ego. Happy to let the enemy think we’re weak or less capable. Secrets remain secret. And people with a great sense of humour.
I've got total respect for you Sir, I too am proud to ve British and hold our Military and ex Servicemen in high esteem. My father retired after 39 years in the 4th RTRs as and RSM fought in WWII and Korea.
I have absolutely no interest in the politicians. But I think it's fair to say that we all owe our freedom to these brave men from both sides of the pond...where would we be in the world right now without them. Thanks guys
we are been invaded by thousands of people land g on our coast everyday where are out army and navy no f-------g where liredeye your talking bollox as per usual
@@JohnKobaRuddy Aye. O'Malley. A fine name courtesy of my Da, Patrick O'Malley. He met my Mum in Bedford, England and I was, indeed, born there. But I can see how the surname might throw you. Lol!
In 1983, I had been in the US Navy for about a year, and was invited to visit the British carrier HMS HERMES. They were a top-notch and professional bunch of guys, and I was (and still am) glad they are on our side.
@@MattC-jg1yb we have the same amount of Aircraft Carriers as China, (and better), we also have in terms of destructive capability, 2nd behind the US. Our Marines are actually elite unlike the USM and the SBS is unparalled
@@davidrenton you don’t watch the news do you? The Uk only has two carriers (non nuclear) and can’t even afford planes for them. How is the royal marines “elite” and the U.S. Marines are not? U.S. marines get more funding, more training time, and have access to better equipment. As for SBS, no one cares about them outside of the UK. Their glory days are behind them, because they haven’t operated much at all. You’re just biased and there’s absolutely NO reason to think British troops can be better when they don’t have the money to train
@@MattC-jg1yb Carriers unlike Subs get less benefit from being nuclear. The same issues ,i.e remaining out undected on station are not a thing with Carriers. the US marines are general soldiers, they where never an elite fighting force, unlike the RM. the USM might be better funded but it's recruits are starting from a far lower level and end up in a far worse position. Don't mistake increased budget for effectiveness. UK forces have constanly outperformed US forces while on a fracton of the budget. British Special forces are operating everywhere and are used for the Jobs no other NATO country can do. You say their glory is behind them, they are in Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa this very moment
@@alexhumphreys5243 US Seals are comparable to our best special forces in the UK, we've influenced them since the US originated from us but that doesn't change how high of a praise this is to 99% of our military.
Usa pokerpro, In my humble opinion,i think alot of it has to do with being our old colonial cousins,as i felt really angry when 9/11 happened(im English by the way)i have the same respect for the Australians and canadians too.God bless you,and i hope you have a great life 🇬🇧 🤝 🇺🇲
@@ellepant apart from dragging us in to shiz we dont need to be a part of and promoting a bs leftist culture, nothing good ever comes out of there, it's frightening to think we are headed in the direction they are. We need to distance ourselves. The "special" friendship is done.
That's a wonderful thing to hear one of our Finest Cousins from the great Colonies say about our British military and our country. Many Thanks Cousin - we hold you guys in the same esteem.
The thing is when British army know that they’re going to be working with Americans they tend to raise their game because there’s always that ever present element of friendly competition. I
I think of England as being a really pissed off commando, to the point they strapped themselves to the outside of a chopper, assault rifle in one hand, strap in the other and flew back into the battle to recover a fallen brothers body...... yes that really did happen!!
The battle of Jugroom Fort IIRC - 3 Royal Marines (including the sgt maj!) And a Royal Engineers officer. The officer later got called "Mullah" because he dropped his rifle carrying the body back and an insurgent was spotted with an SA80 on his back a few weeks later
The good old SAS! They also ‘stole’ a tank from an armoured regiment to get one of their oppos from a prison he was being held in. They literally drove it through the front door, opened the hatch, popped him and drove off!
With respect, just as many of our military tough guys come from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, none of which are in "England", so to be safe, it's better to refer to us as "Brits" or the UK, and not just single out "England".
You're disrespecting the Scots,Welsh and Irish and a few others that make up the British armed forces.Tbey are not all English.The founder of the SAS was Scottish,so you should just say the British or the U.K
Well........ High praise indeed. Served 16 years (and would do every one of them all over again even with the arthritis it all caused me) Served alongside the septics 6 Brits amongst about 400 US Artillerymen. They were mainly conscripts but the lads I worked with were all pros and as this gentleman said they were squared away. Most had done at least one tour of Vietnam and knew the lay of the land. Also served alongside Princess Patricia's Canadian LI - No real difference between them and serving in a home grown unit - switched on likeable lads who knew how to drink, take the piss and knew what a fight was too. Great soldiers the Canucks. Also served for a brief while with the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment - same could be said of them. Likewise the Bundeswehr lads I served with - language a minor difficulty but their NCO's were top notch serious soldiery who were happy to learn from and teach us in turn. Happy memories. Married a USAF beauty and imported her over 30 years ago. Gotta love the Yanks - she'd kick the crap out of me if I dared say otherwise!
I've met many professional soldiers in my time and the Fijians are the ones I had the most respect for. These dudes love every one until they're fucked with, then you better join them or get out of their way because they go from soldiers to unstoppable warriors. Don't get me wrong every unit earned their respect bigtime it's just my opinion
Fijians are fecking mental. They're total gents and ladies, the most welcoming people you'll ever meet. And then they end up in a warzone and become the world's most terrifying creature, hellbent on bringing death to their enemies only to go home and be chill. Brilliant people who have an awesome culture and history! 🇫🇯
Thank you for your high praise for the British military. I left in 2004 after thirty years in the RAF. Unfortunately since 1990, discipline has become a dirty word, and so many officers get away with discrimination, verbal abuse, harassment and various other offences that the military claim don't happen.
wanna see some tough soldiers? The Royal Irish Rangers of the 1980s was a force to be reckoned with. Belize jungle patrols to Berlin Brigade. Top notch.
Was in Berlin as RIR replaced one of the para bns if my memory serves me right (it frequently does not) Never laughed so hard in all my life. They were restricted to barracks for long periods - mainly 'cos they couldn't handle their drink and terrorized the locals in Gatow. Great blokes to work with, as funny as hell without even meaning to be. Ready to fight anything and anyone and often amongst themselves. I saw in my tour of Berlin - The Green Howards, R/Anglian/Welsh Guards/Paras(cannot remember which one though), RIR and I think it was Grenadiers who replaced the Welsh. The Green Howards were top notch, had little to do with the Anglian regt (They replaced the Green Howards at Gatow) but I do remember one of them getting pissed up and nicked a 432 and went driveabout smashing up half of Heer Strasse and nearly getting himself shot by German civil police. Paras were as you'd expect absolute pros and as efficient as fuck. Best fun were the RIR and yet they knew how to switch that off and be pro when needed. Had very little to do with the Grenadiers. Welsh Guards were a really freindly bunch of switched on blokes always seemed to have the knack of being there to help out when something need doing or you need an extra pair of hands (but they left half way through my tour - had a few drinking pals amongst them, sorry to see 'em go.
I am proud that we Americans continue our special relationship with our gallant British allies...& this short proves it....I know that we will always stand together in any adversity....& seal the deal with a few pints at the end of the day....😊
We love our blood relatives across the pond Jocko....we feel for you and your country when ever we see people harming or attempting to bring your great country down...Respect from the UK.
Well...shucks..thanks, Jocko 👍 Makes me think of a few words said by one of the greatest of the greatest generation "And we're going back to Tokyo, this time in full array... and with mighty allies" Col James Doolittle
The u.s and we brits share so much history, we are related like no other, I've stood with you and we never leave each us behind!!! We should stand as ONE country really ! We are the best of each other, bless you cousin.
And Nepal, Ayo Ghurkali! Further to last post, also recruit from other Commonwealth nations too. Colour Sergeant Johnson Beharry VC, is but one outstanding example.
Yup. I met Jamaicans, Maltese, and some other guys from places that are still part of the "British Empire" or used to be some 50 to 70 years ago. Partially because not enough citizens of the United Kingdom are willing to serve. To a lesser degree this is true of the USA too. People from Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, various Central and South American countries, South Africa, Europe, etc. Enlisted in the US armed forces.
@@paladinsix9285 I like the quote in Johnson Beharry's biography. Down the pub with his mates someone asked what was going through his head at the time he won his VC. Answer: "An RPG 7".
Most Americans, that I've known anyway, do seem to equate Great Britain with England. Although, any who watched the Queen's final procession now realize there's a great deal more to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Friend of mine in the British army while serving in Afghan told me, that he was given an American flyer, which read: "Please do not to start fights with personnel of the British army, you will not win." 🤣
Thanks for the compliment brother but you’re making the classic American error. I am English and served for 18 years in the RAF but our national armed forces are British or of the UK. If you say English armed forces it really winds up the Jocks, the Taff’s and the Paddy’s as they feel all left out 😆
Played rugby with some British soldiers overseas. 19 and knew nothing about rugby. They beat me mercilessly, but I never gave up and always enjoyed the back slaps, hair tussles like I was a child, and drinking afterwards. Good lads, all.
There is no such thing as the English army. There is the British army and that's it. Never ceases to amaze me why Americans struggle so hard differentiating between England and the United Kingdom.
I beg to differ my friend . cause there was a English army all the way from 1066/ 1707 . Until we became Great Britain . the English was kicking arse up until then and carried on after we became Great Britain
Many people, that I've known anyway, do seem to equate Great Britain with England... Hopefully those who watched the Queen's final procession now realize that there is more to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Most people, that I've known anyway, do seem to equate Great Britain with England.. Hopefully those who watched the Queen's final procession now realize that there is more to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Why is it so impossible for U.S citizens to understand that the UK and England are not the same thing. The clue is in the name "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland". Canadians don't seem to have this problem. Which reminds me, there is no such thing as The King or Queen of England, the last one died over 400 years ago.
Most people, that I've known anyway, do seem to equate Great Britain with England... Hopefully those who watched the Queen's final procession now realize that there is more to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland than just England.
Hell yeah! I took leave in Portsmouth England and had the privilege of staying at the parent's house of two Royal Marines I had served with. AWESOME people 👏
Churchill understood that small, highly trained and professional groups of soldiers were of greater impact than a huge, dull mass of conscripts. He gave us the commandos, and we later had the SAS, SBS and made better use of the Ghurkas. It allowed the British military to stay effective, even with downsizing. A US Navy Seal speaking so highly of British soldiering is a ringing endorsement of Churchills ideas.
@@jamesnewton6872 why I agree with some of your points I would argue that mindset is still very much prevalent the way the uk is almost feels like we need something to fight this is a nation built from war
@@snowtfl5617 maybe but all that probably results in is xenophobia or discrimination. None of the general population are willing to take any action or are built for war lol. Funnily enough in the UK we are never really willing to fight against things that generally impact our lives like bills going up, government robbing tax payers money and climate change etc. in France the people don’t take that shit and fight back straight away. It’s an interesting point though 👍
@@jamesnewton6872 I’ll give it to the french they’d riot if they’re water wasn’t cold enough let alone other things wether that’s a positive or a negative it depends as for the uk I was more talking about the facing of foreign threats rather then domestic issues but I can see your point of the issue of that accumulating into discrimination which can certainly be an issue
Thank you. We really appreciate your contribution to NATO and world peace. Without America over the last 80 years, we would have been in a much worse situation.
A very educated friend once asked me which country had the best military, man for man. After a long pause reflecting, I finally ventured, Britain. He was surprised, he being British himself. He asked why. After another long pause reflecting, I said it was because of their very long military tradition with the history to back it up.
@@BritGamingchanel not quite true. They do have some but on a smaller scale. The aussies saw action in both world wars and vietnam. They contributed towards the nato efforts in the gulf war and the invasion of iraq. More recently they had experiance in afghanistan. And a peacekeeping role in east timor. And of course we never see the clandestine actions of the australian sas. That said though even action on a smaller scale can bring with it valuable lessons to add to new training across the whole force.
So frustrating when USA folks talk about England and also the UK. You'll find that the highest percentage of military folks who've always been sent to fight the hardest fights are the other countries in the UK
