42 Commando Under fire in Afghanistan

Tristan Nichols and 42-Commando come under enemy fire and Tristan reviews his time in Afghanistan.

[@tonyholmes9524]

thay need to carry amo on the back to balance the big balls at the front god bless all armed forces in the field

[@caolanmorrow1384]

Lol

[@aaronhalam6775]

42, god bless all of you. I was beside you in 2003. You are all very professional and I am proud to have served right along beside you..........until you have served in these mens shoes, or any soldier, sailor, airman or marine, you people need to keep your comments to yourself..........thanks again 42 for all of your sacrifices

[@lordspoon2405]

Ah... Good ol war. Never goes out of style.

[@redword2007]

@omgPepper I didn't compare the Americans to Franco. I compared the International Brigades to what you call "foreigners."

[@Arpege92]

Big hugs and prayers from the United States for you guys! Be safe!

[@525white]

My favorite part of Afghanistan was getting to leave the fob in a chinook :)

[@ActiveStorage]

their camo blends in very nicely. a rare thing

[@autotune360]

@supermotardmario where are you getting this intel sir?

[@kyl64]

@autotune360 The SAS is not a military force. Or my corrections, a LARGE military force. They are a small unit special ops. I don't think any any random SpecOps team can be looked down upon. But if "military" is what you want to compare. Look at Marines and Rangers from different countries. Those units are large enough to compare.

[@crypton7800]

wait i thought 42 commando was ship based and only operated on warships and in the UK

[@chris21SS]

You two shouldn't argue about who the 'best is'. If you are actually good, you know the truth is in the individual, and all individual experiences vary. A title of SAS or Navy Seal means nothing. It is the individual experience that a group brings to the table, and every team is different. Some are better than others, while some still fall to others.

[@disident2]

If the US marines and army were that good how come a bunch of rice farmers kicked them out of Vietnam, just like Korea the US marines ran off that fast and left the Gloucester Reg to hold the Chinese off their backs.

[@conz078]

They don't 'kick them out' they just leave because they're finished doing what they wanted to do.

[@redword2007]

Afghans have a right to resist foreign occupiers.

[@FuzzyVeeVee]

Often seems to be the individual preference I think. If they know they're often in areas where they drop to prone they likely will start carrying more there. Helmand's got a ton of big open fields (I think, I've never been out there, so I'm not speaking from any expertise here) so perhaps that may be why? Just a guess on my part, but eh. :p

[@sticksnblades]

These men are waging war in one of the most inhospitable environments on earth. That is never easy. Try reading a history book every now and then (for reference). We could argue about why they are there in the first place but the reality is that won't make their current situation any better. People on the ground don't write policy. I'm sure they want this madness to end, too. God speed.

[@BookerT48]

@OKCtactical Yes, I know 10th Mntn very well, since we, 1-87 were among the first regular US Army units in theatre. Wat I said is true. We weren't getting the high altitude training needed. There were deployments to Bosnia, Kosovo. The above comment is very insightful, he has good instincts. PurplePunisher spot on...I digress...

[@matt1992c]

@TheTrickster626 To be fair I do see your frustration re reading the comment, we were in their because the US asked us too not voluntarily. I still stand by my statement however that I respect our soldiers fighting regardless of politicians sending them off to war zones to put their lives on the line.

[@superbrainification]

what matters here, matters over there. the us army mentality.

[@redword2007]

@omgPepper You have conceded that Afghans have a right to exisit occupation, that's good. Regarding the point you raised, about foreign fighters, the degree of legitimacy they have is equal to the extent to which the Afghan people want them to be there. I don't know the answer to that, but during the Spanish Civil War foreign fighters (international brigades) were welcomed by the Spanish people and many were given citizenship after the Franco era.

[@BuddaH333]

@Satyr910 this is a list of 2011 !

[@redword2007]

@omgPepper My point is that foreign support for a national resistance struggle is legitimate, if the help of the foreign fighters is wanted by the national forces (as it was in Spain). I explained that I don't know if that is the case in Afghanistan. If you do, perhaps you can explain. You might also provide some evidence for your claim that the majority of the Taliban are not Afghan.

[@autotune360]

@EAGLEMAN10001 correction only 6 sas soldiers have died in the afghan war

[@TheCelticmaori]

Royal Marines go straight to heaven Because Hell fears they would take over

[@SmokinLoon5150]

I'm not defending anyone and I will not ever bash the UK military, but your comment on the US and Vietnam is wrong. Please read in to the specifics in Vietnam as to why the US pulled out. Certainly, the NVA and VC did not force the US out, and obviously the US military fought the entire conflict w/ 1 hand tied behind its back.

[@iShiftHD]

They may be "rag tag" but it is their country meaning they have a big advantage as they know their country much better than we do despite being there 10 years. They may not be trained to the level our army is but they are willing to die for what they believe in and killing our troops is just a secondary objective. We use what we have available. What would be the point in technological advances if people like you would criticise for uses of them? Please think before you comment.

[@guitarhamster102]

The Taliban would need at least 42,000 men to take down 42 commandos

[@ccisatraitorcapet612]

Only 42 fully equipped taliban

[@cybrotius]

Way to go Marines, I mean Royal Marines.

[@omgPepper]

@redword2007 So Franco plays the role of the Americans? Why isnt he the Taliban bringing in Legion Condor?

[@guitarhamster102]

@tausendstein But then again, the Taliban often hire mercenaries (actually just poor farmers or maybe foreign fighters) to fight NATO and ISAF troops. In other words, half the time, the Talibans don't even do their own fighting.

[@TTSmylevel97]

@tausendstein Theres nothing more brave than planting bombs in the middle of the roads that end up killing more civilians than troops. And planting bombs in houses and running out of it when the troops enter and make it explode. They sure are very brave.

[@mickymcfarts5792]

isn't the herald a tabloid?

[@Contractnik]

Love that. Amen.

[@Antifaith29]

@xCRsoccerboy Cant really explain it , i dont know if i felt either of those things. It's more a case of suck it and see.

[@benklieve7009]

Aww, how cute, funny how the SAS train pretty much every US special, special needed should I say, forces

[@Aeyxa]

WE GOT A BLOKE IN BLACK

[@1who2what3where4when]

@supermotardmario Troll fail, what comment did you copy and paste that from ? You guys need some new material.

[@autotune360]

@rangliansoldier dude ok the korean war did not start in 1947 i will give you that but it did start in 1950 but i know that sas was formed by one guy david stirling and also no it was not called boer soldiers they wer called "L" Detachment, Special Air Service Brigade. so no you do your homework

[@dhartmiester]

@hobanio It was NATO, not just Britian. boy

[@darkskytm]

under fire? where...when?

[@redword2007]

@JustineBieberxoxo If you're suggesting there is a moral equivalence between Al Qaeda and the US, I agree.

[@Antifaith29]

@525white Incident response regt in support of the SFTG in Oruzgan Province. 05/06. Couldnt wait to fucking leave lol.

[@NeutralExistence]

@rankinmania That's all it takes, one goat herder with a 7.62, and your whole day can go bad.

[@DBZ483]

@kyl64 yeah don't worry about that comment i made that was 8 months ago i was stupid i respect all ailed are army's the same now :)

[@redword2007]

@Theozzie11 This is a public space where people can express their views. If you have anything of substance to contribute, let's hear it. If not, then perhaps it's better to say nothing at all.

[@Satyr910]

@BuddaH333 America has a military budget about 5 times that of Britain and yet they really dont have much better military tech than the British. Just because we (british) dont have the biggest military or export the most weapons in the world does not mean we arent the best trained in the world! because we are the best trained in the world ....thats FACT !!!

[@redword2007]

@210482fmj Sorry, I can't answer because I don't understand your question.

[@disident2]

In Korea they ran that fast the Chinese could not catch them They threw away their weapons. that is fact read the history. In Vietnam they were chased out so fast they could not land Helicopters fast enough on ships and had to throw them over the side. fact not bitter fiction. People win and lose battles, facts of life what ever country.

[@Antifaith29]

@525white lol spoekn like someone who was actualy there. It's good to see a comment like that. Reminds me of my time. Leaving WAS the best part lol.

[@odoyle414]

@TheAngler2210 You totally missed what I said and proved my point all in one, thanks. Have a gold star you special little boy.

[@TheCelticmaori]

i like that mate!

[@azlinamahhussin6953]

They like US 10mountain divisions..

[@mushroomchrisn]

@WAXY950 No thank you. But I do have plenty of grammer, which you appear to be lacking, and I'm quite willing to share it with you.

[@TheTrickster626]

@matt1992c actually it wasnt all peace , us had plans to attack and they did but later realised we were assisting them so...

[@525white]

@ antifaith29 haha so true, i was with EROC at MSG, Chimo dude

[@Thatsanicesunrise]

Really ? You got any experience to back this up? I did my commando tests at Lympstone with 6 usmc well i say "did" only 1 finished the 6 miler! As a swimmer cannoist in the corp i trained with seal's big, strong and loud cant swim without flippers all the gear .................

[@slugggg513]

very true. even if the world unites, there will be internal conflict then further seperation. It's nature practically

[@Theozzie11]

i guess you missed my point.........but often we see what we want to see

[@redword2007]

@omgPepper I didn't compare them in the way you are suggesting and I think you know that. I have been an active communist and internationalist all my adult life and I have spent long periods overseas supporting liberation struggles. Frankly, I don't need lessons from you on the differences between the Taliban and the International Brigades.

[@geringverdiener5740]

see you there, troll!!

[@1who2what3where4when]

@supermotardmario Your point ?

[@disident2]

Britain tried, Russia tried, USA have tried, non won. They are tough resilient fighters. You will never beat them. Still keep trying. The UK should get out now.

[@affectionimpression1826]

when was the last time England actually conquered a country by itself?

[@redword2007]

@omgPepper If you think I'm wrong, then your position must be that Afghans don't have the right to resist foreign occupiers. Why not?

[@phihaley]

@RooseTheMighty Aye up,ive upset the woman LMFAO!

[@GillsFan91]

@WAXY950 And the Taliban are not?

[@Zarlenga93]

@redword2007 because the coalition forces are doing nothing but trying to help the afghan people, and this is how they are treated... fair enough if the foreign occupent is killing innocents and starving the population but this is not the case, far from it....

[@Theozzie11]

@redword2007 you're not "helping" people on this page...you're just occupying this page and telling people what to think

[@autotune360]

@supermotardmario eeeerrrr..... no 1943 the s.a.s was formed, they were in africa, they used their aa guns, stuck them on cars ( stripped them down to their chassis and then stuck the aa guns on them) then the nazi's had no idea if they were friend or foe. they were the first commandos ever. they were shut down in 1945 but they went active again in 1947 they for the Korean war... they gained their fame 1980 with the iranian embassy siege. you do your home work! who dares, wins.

[@hamzaB15]

@Andrej2547 Do you even know how much a soldier makes? its not much let me tell you, so dont be so quick to assume they go for money.

[@MrAsshole41]

Those are few out of many that do that sort of thing. Most are just sociopaths that just wanted an excuse to kill things, others driven mad by war. But like I said, these are few out of the many men and women serving us. Also some of those "innocent" woman and children are using guns, as well as having IEDs strapped to them.

[@autotune360]

@cybot60 navy seals,sbs....... need i say more?

[@Damo3445]

And on the 7th day god rested from creating his kingdom, then the Royal Marines overran his perimeter and Royally fucked up his shit. British soldier

[@redword2007]

I'm doing what America is doing? Now I'm really confused.

[@Weibkoln]

@BookerT48 Now that is a logic answer!!! ... Whahahahhaa

[@autotune360]

@TheAngler2210 S.A.S are the best cuz they have bin around for the longest and they are base of commandos of modern day

[@autotune360]

@supermotardmario he has a point you know what you are saying is bull shit cuz the S.A.S is a new regiment it's predecessor of what was the "L" Detachment, Special Air Service Brigade so get your facts straight

[@autotune360]

@kyl64 no offense but the SAS is the best trained military in the world

[@TheAngler2210]

@autotune360 nope- the german ksk is better

[@BuddaH333]

@DeltaNovemberLima213 forget it. think what u want.

[@mushroomchrisn]

@WAXY950 No, just showing a basic grasp of the English language.

[@matt1992c]

@TheTrickster626 As said before never mind the political stuff I am proud of our soldiers fighting so bravely overseas, and last time I looked us Brits and Americans were allies fighting alongside each other, so peace yeah.

[@1who2what3where4when]

@supermotardmario Or any sense either.

[@Satyr910]

@BuddaH333 a list of what?? thats just a load of percentages... is it percentages of failed missions or something? because then it would be about right... SAS pretty much leading the way as usual.

[@tausendstein]

@guitarhamster102 You have to admit, that the stupid Taliban are also somehow brave. They fight against many high tech countries which are using high-tech weapons. The Taliban have no airsupport, no tanks, no satelite navigated drones. They had no real combat training before going to fight. I dont like them because of their attitude, but You have to admit this.

[@BuddaH333]

@pLIKEABOSS ummm... i am RIGHT !!!

[@TheSilverBrick1]

What is with religion and starting wars anyway?

[@DBZ483]

@BuddaH333 do some reshearch mate trust me they are

[@BuddaH333]

@Satyr910 u only say that because u are form britain. they are not the best trained in the world and that is a FACT !!!!

[@dumbluck0629]

navy seals kill to death ratio is 200-1 let alone MEUSOC, FORCE RECON, GREEN BERETS, AIR FORCE PARA RESCUE TEAM ECT. im just saying dont bash someone without knowing the facts but hey you cant say anything to a brit because they have the best and are the best at and of everything. also, British troops and American troops fight along side all the time. its only you poges that argue about who is better on youtube.

[@dumbdumber1591]

im not making this up mate...good luck facing hell...

[@omgPepper]

@redword2007 All people have a right to defend their homes. Against a foreign superpower that comes into their country claiming to bring peace and stability, but also against foreigners from Pakistan, Saudia Arabia etc that are more interested in reaching their personal paradise than the well beeing of the people living there for centuries. I despise the insurgents more because they should have a stronger connection and understandingt for the Afghans.

[@user-dd5tq7rk6w]

You can't bee veen in Afghanistan i Will proud of my Allah. ...Allaho akbar. ...i love Taliban. ....and hill for you ..

[@user-dd5tq7rk6w]

william III ..wee no have technology...but wee no warey .....but you can't fighting with us ... wee invite you for come to fight wethout technology ...

[@unionjackjackson2433]

سمیع ثانی go to school and learn english you fucking idiot fu

[@timo25ification]

WARNING POINTLESS ARQUEMENTS BELOW!

[@totaldramailand1]

why do england think they belong.... in iraq. it was our war.

[@DeltaNovemberLima213]

@BuddaH333 You give random percentages with no context and you expect them to mean anything? Shows how much (I should probably say how little) you know. The whole SF Unit vs. SF Unit is a pointless argument that means very little and only proves stupidity when you take a part in it.

[@Thatsanicesunrise]

Lol once again judged by a clown i never met. Thanks for your input it was insightful

[@DBZ483]

come on british army they are the best

[@alanvt1]

I think this "ok" needs help,I suggest initially he lies down in a dark room ; play smooth music and await medical help! JEEZ! this guy is seriously disturbed!

[@Mickygemma]

Keep up the good work boys and ignore the Bullshit below