A Swede reacts to: The greatest raid Feat. Jeremy Clarkson

[@pzpete]

After the bomb went off, Beattie turned to the German officer and said "you see, we're not as daft as you think we are." One of the best quotes of the war.

[@joshuabruce9599]

Probably tied with the famous remark made by Major Carlisle who was deployed to 'The bridge too far' during operation Market Garden. They had no support or supplies left and when the Germans asked to negotiate a surrender he replied "We haven't the proper facilities to take you all prisoner"

[@MillsyLM]

I never get tired of watching this and watching how people react to it as it unfolds.

[@jodu626]

same, and i still shake my head when jeremy explains the plan.

[@roywall8169]

Clarkson is a masterful writer and storyteller. Still here.

[@adamsubtract81]

Say what you want about Clarkson - he is a master presenter

[@samuel10125]

Still here. This operation sadly has been forgotten and its a bloody shame because this operation was the embodiment of that dogged British spirit.

[@davidshattock9522]

@@samuel10125 no forgotten because it wasn't done by the Americans to make films about after .

[@andrewmoss3681]

Great reaction. You should check out Clarkson's documentary on what it takes to earn the Victoria Cross. He mentions it several times here. That'll show you just how high an achievement that is. The best place to find that is on the, Timeline channel. Also forget, stayed here. I was here until the end

[@rickybuhl3176]

As a Dane watching a Swede react to the Brits sticking it to the Germans, in France - this was great. Kudos sir. Good to see that this is still getting around and being appreciated. Credit to the Brits, they know how to make a documentary and Jezza is certainly more that just a 'Car Journalist' - this and his VC video are amongst my favourites in terms of stories that should be retold to each generation, reminding us the cost of the peace we enjoy and what good journalism can be too - it's not just exposé or hot takes and rants. Edit: 'The impossible' - I'd say these guys work on Discworld logic - that the 1 in a million chance is a certainty of success. Those that didn't return - if they've accepted their demise, some may be more willing to make the sacrifice in a given situation - the 'I'll hold these guys back so you can escape', where those who did not think they were at their time would be heading for the next objective. And I mean, a name like Tiger Watson - at that time - yeah he's probably been a bit of a legend before this moment, you know the guy who somehow always manages to get through things without a scratch - akin to Napoleon rating the 'luck' of his Generals. It matters. People whom the Universe is looking after are good people to have on our side - and we can often tell that this person is special in some way. Luckiest guy you were at school with - some got away with crazy stuff while others got caught doing the slightest thing..

[@dw1809]

Try to understand my Scandinavian brother that this will to fight was installed a 1000 years ago by Viking invasions. And now more than ever we need to fight against a common enemy.

[@BeardyBaldyBob]

The German subs did kick ass but it was INSANELY dangerous job. Only 1 in 4 German u-boat crew survived. A 75% mortality rate is crazy.

[@yorkshirefazer]

seen this vid numerous times. the bit that always gets me is, "any man can step down" but none did. aka, i'm not letting my mates down. true heroes there.

[@TYinNH]

Jeremy is a master of storytelling

[@tfrowlett8752]

By sheer coincidence, I think I found the exact same book Clarkson did. It goes into so much detail, including all the photos and more that wasn’t covered in the documentary.

[@HankD13]

Loved your reaction, appreciated. If you have not reacted to Jeremy Clarkson's The Victoria Cross documentary, you really should. It is more impressive than even this incredible Greatest Raid. The mic drop moment at the end is worth all by itself. The list of impressive actions, like Pegasus Bridge or the Merville Battery are two of the best know D-Day stories, but lesser known actions like No 47 RM Commando and the Battle of Port-en-Bessin (The History Guy), or the "The Devil's Own" Lawyers Secret D-Day Mission (Mark Felton) are as impressive. We have a habit of doing wonderful things and rarely make a great fuss - or a movie - about it. Look forward to seeing more.

[@artdollist]

I loved this!! The actual old guys reminded me of The Band of Brothers, where some of the survivors were telling their stories during the show. Such courageous men.

[@Hoganply]

16 tiny escape boats is far smarter than putting all your eggs in 1 destroyer-shaped basket, however weak they are individually.

[@grahambuckerfield4640]

Broadcast on the BBC in 2007, so with the passing of time the veterans are no longer with us, I have read several obituaries in the years since. Later a documentary on how this was made, such was the interest. Clarkson later said the piece to camera from 40 mins on the boat approaching the target, is the one in his broadcast career he is most proud of.

[@WRLO56]

@@grahambuckerfield4640 The documentary on how this documentary was made is impressive in its own right. The producers didn't have the budget to do SOA special effects, so they just gave the SFX studio what they could afford and hoped for the best; the FX experts were apparently putting in unpaid overtime and working on their days off to make sure the battle sequences were as realistic as possible, because they wouldn't be able to look the veterans in the eye if it was anything less.

[@richardprescott6322]

If only we had heroes like that now

[@donnelson6694]

Holy crap! I'm still here! The one you reacted to last year was amazing but, holy cow! Jeremy Clarkson added so much more intensity to the story!

[@Reckyj]

He did Don ! Totally agree!

[@JJ-of1ir]

Yes I am still here. Why wouldn't I be - it was a great story of bravery and yours was a very good reaction. Thank you.

[@alexkonig837]

I used to walk past the memorial in the car park every single day on the way to and from school.

[@jamesrhoades7061]

Still with you! Absolutely gripped!

[@josephbucknavage6739]

Here all the way with you. it's an almost common theme of men knowing when their number is up. The talk in NATO circles is that the UK's best contribution to NATO might be in its small reactionary and commando forces. They have a way of thinking outside of the box and almost always seem to be held back by the leadership of the larger conventional forces.

[@dominickthornburghakaTRG]

You should react to Jeremy Clarkson the Victoria Cross. It's one of the craziest war stories ever.

[@def_not_dan]

Probably not worth reacting to, but there's also a Making Of documentary about how they did the special effects for this. The effort they put into getting the details right was amazing. Really interesting stuff.

[@WestTXRedneck1972]

Finally got to sit here and watch the whole thing with you. I teared up at the end seeing that there's only a small plaque on a rock in a parking lot in Cornwall that stands in tribute to this.

[@Reckyj]

The boys did this. And we can never forget that. No matter if the boys were American, English etc.

[@pzpete]

Shame the ending can't be edited - there is now a much bigger memorial in Falmouth, though I'm not convinced many people know much about it. It's near the entrance to the Prince of Wales pier.

[@LovesAmerica]

Texas here...site was up a hour before I was able to view....has all of my attention.

[@blackmarbles1047]

Great reaction Recky , it truly was an amazing story of courage & determination. I've watched it several times & still tear😢 up in parts .Very emotional . Amazing men & so humble .

[@Reckyj]

Best generation.

[@dw1809]

Birth place of the modern day special forces of every country. Say thank q america.

[@suepoole8323]

Respect to them all. Jeremy really put depth into this.. Thank you Recky love your reactions.

[@lingrensteve]

Here to the end.

[@rerenaissance7487]

Still here. Great reaction.

[@1Thomkro]

35:58 Still here Recky. New to the channel, seen many reactions to this doc and I enjoyed your way of doing it so far. Like earned, if you finish the way you started it's a sub :) Edit: sub earned 😁

[@Fallopia5150]

Next - please react to 'When Britain nuked America TWICE'. The US kept that a secret for 50 years.

[@Reckyj]

ADDED!

[@charlesfrancis6894]

Not sure why the two soldiers said to their officer he would not be killed and not sure if they had some sort of premonition i guess one has to experience such feelings to understand fully.

[@jamesford3322]

ENJOYING THE VIDEO.

[@donnelson6694]

35:11 Still here Recky.

[@Reckyj]

Thank you Don!

[@selfaware3940]

Have you watched the Victoria Cross video from Clarkson?

[@Nanasays0731]

What a very interesting video. I watched til the end.

[@Reckyj]

Its such an amazing story!

[@darrellnaylor7618]

recky watch jeremy clarkson a bridge to far arham. take care mate

[@kenolson6572]

Balls the size of medicine balls on those gentlemen. Must have hurt when they were running!

[@Reckyj]

big balls guys dude.. insane, flapping them around while running,.,., lol

[@Nanasays0731]

Halfway and still here!

[@user-yu9uw8wo9o]

Holy crap, I'm still here

[@artdollist]

Still here Recky

[@fujoshigal7578]

still here Recky! with you to the end, always love your reactions! 😁 A thought for your future videos? At places there is writing far too small for us to see (even on the title screen for this video, another line of subtext came up I can't make out even on a large HD screen laptop, I imagine even harder on a tablet or phone). Could you read some of these for us? Thanks!! 💜

[@Markus117d]

Late to this reaction, But am here ½ way 👋 And at the end 🎉

[@toddodell2904]

Still here and will be until the end of

[@gregory6592]

Still here Recky. #HOG UK 🇬🇧

[@kirknitz3794]

Made all the way through.

[@Reckyj]

Thank you!

[@MrGremlin69]

Still here mate

[@Reckyj]

Thank you !

[@Nigel-wu5lj]

The youths of today are confused. Ignore it kids.

[@lingrensteve]

Still here Recky!

[@Reckyj]

Thank you Steve!

[@LovesAmerica]

still here...until....stay safe

[@Reckyj]

Thank you!

[@dw1809]

The sacrifices of these brave men in the name of democracy. Have been passed over by every conservative and labour government. Since 1945. Vote reform.

[@CruelestChris]

Good job to all of you twits for getting Starmer into office.

[@CruelestChris]

Great job putting Starmer in office.