Battle of Goose Green - 2 Para against all Odds (28-29th May 1982)

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The Battle of Goose Green was the first land battle of the Falklands War.
Starting in the early hours of the 28th of May and ending the following day, the battle saw men from the British 2nd Battalion of the Parachute Regiment (2 PARA) against an enemy more than three times as numerous.
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Credit:
Created by Daniel Turner (B.A. (Hons) in History, University College London)
Script: Dejan Milivojevic
Narrator:
Chris Kane
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Sources:
Fremont-Barnes, Gregory. Goose Green 1982. Dundurn, 2016.
Anderson, Duncan. The Falklands War 1982. Osprey, 2002.
Fremont-Barnes, Gregory. A Companion to the Falklands War. History Press, 2017.
Upshon, Carl. "Battle of Goose Green - How 450 Men from 2 Para Defeated over 1200 Enemy Troops." Medium. July 18, 2017.
The Official History of the Falklands Campaign, Volume 2: War and Diplomacy (Government Official History Series) 28 Jun. 2005
by Lawrence Freedman

[@MikJ132]

>Broadcasting for the entire world to know that your army will be attacking an enemy stronghold days in advance Certified BBC moment

[@deadbreath666]

ಠ︵ಠ

[@thartiustheslayerofthots7088]

And that’s why I don’t pay for a tv license

[@thekaiseroftheeast3895]

I love how I was not even remotely shocked when I heard that.

[@xmlash234]

@@thekaiseroftheeast3895 hey, haven't I seen you somewhere before?

[@thekaiseroftheeast3895]

@@xmlash234 Yep. I've seen you on another Simple History vid. Nice to meet you again.

[@SockSucker]

Argentinians: *firing thousands of rounds* British: Time for a cuppa lads?

[@randomotter6346]

British tanks have had kettles since ww2 for making tea without getting out of the safety of a tank.

[@marcusmaduro8891]

Cuppa lads😳😳😳

[@rita-want-sex152]

Vt

[@-Castial-]

Yes

[@SockSucker]

@@randomotter6346 Us Brits always have our priorities in order ;)

[@ranosian1135]

My friends dad was at Goose Green and remembers the Bullet Picnic. He was upset because a Argentine bullet spilt his tea

[@aj3751]

That's the most British thing I've ever read

[@aimandfallout5171]

I feel his pain

[@nicknapeem1541]

JOLLY ROTTEN!

[@b.santos8804]

"By God sir, your tea has been spilt!" "By God sir, you're right!" Is there anything more British than eating breakfast while under fire? Well, maybe singing "Always look on the Bright Side of Life" when your ship is sunk under you.

[@mobiusraptor7]

*Bullet hits leg* 'Tis nothing but a scratch... *Bullet destroys tea cup* THOSE UNCIVILIZED BRUTES!

[@JimLadBossMan]

Yanks - “we need a 5 to 1 advantage before we can plan an assault.” Brits *whilst outnumbered 3 to 1* - “as soon as I’ve finished this porridge you’re fucked mate.”

[@ThatTurboProbe]

That's us brits alright. No matter how fucked the situation is, we keep on going and take the piss out of everything we can.

[@Nick0856]

US doesn’t need a 5-1 we just need big bomb to go boom on city

[@Shitbird3249]

@@Nick0856 2 just in case.

[@alfieban2769]

Mind you by the look of their animated figure the are Royal Marine Commandos or Paras both highly trained so yeah they could probably run the egg and spoon race and fire at the same time.

[@alfieban2769]

@@Nick0856 just send in the Marines it works when it is 3-1 against conscripts

[@Cainthegodslayer]

The British: *are in a violent firefight* Also the British: *Hmm, yes breakfast time*

[@canthi109]

Lol

[@samwessels8216]

teatime?

[@cjmartinez8318]

Oi ma'e its Tea toime innit🎩☕

[@Prauwlet213]

@@cjmartinez8318 tea time actually is supposed to be a pre-lunch snack, not usually with tea surprisingly, and more popular in the north than the south.

[@superworm1233]

Brew up

[@Anino_Makata]

Argentinians: **puts out heavy gunfire** A British Soldier: Oi! You shot my last biscuit!

[@AlmightyGammonsayssuckyourmum]

the last hobnob

[@rstar3457]

*doom theme begins to play*

[@deleted-cg9of]

*tea noises intensifies*

[@seamy8959]

And that was the last thing the argentinians heard

[@poikoi1530]

OI YOU SHOT ME LAST BLOODY BISCUIT, YOU'LL PAY FOR THAT! *takes out redcoat and martini-henry*

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

The British paras showed the wood they are still an elite badass unit, love to the UK 🇬🇧 from Canada 🇨🇦.

[@crumpetcommandos779]

Canadian paras go hard too

[@HarrisonCoe]

The bbc reporting sensitive mission information has been and will always be inexcusable. A dark mark for the organisation that’s for sure.

[@rejvaik00]

Don't forget about the time they literally tried to rewrite history with some kind of phony documentary and had to suffer a lawsuit from that😂

[@svidentkyrponos7530]

@@rejvaik00 How did that happen?

[@solhamer3502]

A dark mark in a sea of dark marks. Don't pay the extortion fee for pædophile-harbouring traitors.

[@HarrisonCoe]

@@solhamer3502 How edgy of you

[@OffGridInvestor]

@@rejvaik00 they're about to do it AGAIN with the Jimmy Saville crockumentary.

[@chef-dp7hz]

Gets me every time that the BBC completely gave away what should’ve been confidential information

[@grrinc]

The BBC also refused to report the grooming gang scandal for a decade. It finally had it's hand forced by Tommy Robinson and others.

[@furanduron4926]

Treason.

[@pepe_152]

@@grrinc tbf msm and state sponsered media are there to push a agenda divide the people i prefer a lot of small time independent journalists now since they dont really have a big bias

[@daz7052]

The BBC should have gave false information. That way some forces might have been moved

[@Amadeus-ni3et]

@@grrinc isn't he in prison?

[@Dumpstermuffin1]

Nothing stops a british solider from enjoying some tea and breakfast. Not even war

[@madmanjoe1002]

Haha i remember watching a documentary on American soldiers saying that exact thing in the Italy campaign of WW2. They would be making massive advancements and then just stop for tea 😂

[@HappiKarafuru]

It not British without those precious tea.

[@rita-want-sex152]

Se

[@kacpernap2863]

as a brit i agree

[@wanderingronin6462]

Did you know, British tanks all come equipped with a kettle?

[@MajesticDemonLord]

"Nothing interrupts Tea time!" "But what if we are pinned down taking incoming fire?" "NOTHING."

[@lichkinggamer5708]

N O T H I N G

[@soldier2297]

I was in the Falklands for 3months. We patrolled the Islands and done some exercises there. Talk about rough terrain. Brecon on steroids is what we called it. Have so much respect for the veterans who fought there. Truly Men of Steel💪💪💪

[@kennethracoma6409]

Imagine firing at a enemy that was like "buzz off let me eat my breakfast"

[@daz7052]

We can’t function without tea and breakfast

[@spacemanplayz4616]

@@daz7052 it’s true man good old cuppa

[@burntmyballsonahotpocket9093]

@@daz7052 same here old chap, can’t live without my cuppa

[@J03_M4m4]

"Odd weather we have today"

[@agridley1116]

I would have liked this, but there were 69 likes

[@burtons9922]

My great uncle Cpl Mick Melia fought and died at Goose Green whilst attached to 2 Para, A Company. I never got to meet him, but my grandad has told me all the stories and he sounded like a top bloke. He also earned both his green and red berets.

[@BytzDrawz]

Wow imagine what he has been through

[@itwoznotme]

respect to uncle Mick!

[@OldDanTucker]

My boy mick is an utter chad you already know

[@jesurenbnb]

Your uncle was a brave man

[@paulkelly660]

Know he was a great man, liked and respected by all 🇬🇧🧑🏻‍🎨

[@next.door_]

honor to the British army, I am a former Argentine soldier, my father was in the battle of Goose Green under the command of Lt. Nestor Estevez, in his position it is recorded today that they were the ones who shot down H Jones. God protect us and avoid more wars. Conscript soldier Guillermo Huircapan RIMEC 25, native blood, from our Malvinas

[@isengard1500]

Respect to the Argentina adversaries; May both our nations never go to war ever again!

[@crumpetcommandos779]

may there be peace between our nations

[@Corky341]

Whilst I respect you Guillermo as a Falklands War veteran, they are not and never were 'your' FALKLANDS. GSTK.

[@garibaldi54]

@@Corky341 As if we have any real claim to them.

[@Doughboy842]

Gotta admire that British wartime humor. Not even a war gets in the way of tea and biscuits.

[@AwakenedAvocado]

Never must keep nutrition at all times

[@pointly]

*British Soldier having a picnic in the middle of battle:* "At least it's not raining."

[@matiasfpm]

In Winter , on those islands, almost always its raining m8

[@taxinvasion260]

"David its raining SIDEWAYS and it feels like LEAD"

[@eugeneoliveros5814]

@@taxinvasion260 "You sure that's not just really slow bullets?"

[@taxinvasion260]

@@eugeneoliveros5814 "David if the slow bullets don't kill us i'll do it for them..."

[@commanderdon4300]

100% accurate comment!

[@lesliemorshead4283]

Argentinians: "shooting over the British's heads" British: *This is perfect time for Breakfast*

[@Peoples_Republic_of_Devonshire]

Without a doubt General Morshead

[@diegotavel5872]

The British: Taking his breakfast Argentinians in Planes: Its die die time

[@adrianprez8752]

@@diegotavel5872 British: Takes airfield and entire task force protecting it Argentine in plane: Guess I die now

[@rita25y.o-checkmyvideo79]

Mk

[@salsaniggas8544]

Just like tobruk sir

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

As an Aussie, Above All Courage is a phenomenal read from accounts from Major Keebel down to the squaddie. Also no shock about the BBC selling out, the ABC here (modeled off the BBC) is a self serving PR arm for Labor.

[@governorofthedeathstar1680]

Perhaps, the finest moment for the UK since WW2....complete respect for our British ally from the USA!

[@mimengthecat5724]

British: *is literally making a secret attack against the Argentineans* BBC: "hmm what if we broadcast it for content?"

[@thelonecookie3592]

Modern influencers in a nutshell tbh

[@skimaskroach5678]

BBC evil leftist slime

[@josephstalin7353]

@@thelonecookie3592 at least BBC didn't clickbait

[@rosaria8384]

It's the same energy that brought the SAS into the limelight back in Nimrod in 1980. The SAS were not happy that they were in the limelight and preferred to be as obscure as possible.

[@madness173]

@@skimaskroach5678 Stop trying to divide people!

[@pedrojuan8050]

Situation : Outnumbered Logistics : out of reach Commander : killed Suggested action : breakfast and popping jokes with the lads

[@salsaniggas8544]

Having a fresh breakfast with the lads

[@youtubeguy2k]

Hotel? Trivago

[@Dagr8soldjer]

@@youtubeguy2k underrated comment mate 😂😂😂

[@Aidenaman]

The Argentine must have shid aim

[@SirDinzhi]

Certified British moment

[@leonmeekel5486]

Can we just talk about how awesome those uniforms look?

[@madyin3509]

British DPM camouflage, looks class

[@StevenSmith-mk5fg]

The beret is the centre piece. They look sick if shaped correctly

[@TheColombiano89]

Both Argentine and British forces showed great valor. I watched a video of veterans meeting each other from both sides that took place in these battles.

[@aarotron2189]

Media: why military hates us? Also media: lmao lets broadcast our troops military operations for all to hear.

[@Dimetropteryx]

Military: Hey, media, wanna tag along?

[@gabrielrekt905]

lol yeah

[@ElBandito]

Anything for ratings, I bet.

[@Marinealver]

Also media: Can you soldiers hurry up and die so we can broadcast pictures of your Corpse back home? It is good for ratings!

[@billybob8257]

The dumbass who thought it was a good idea to broadcast the plans should be tried for third degree murder or manslaughter because their idiocy may have led to some of the casualties

[@florians9949]

The para taking breakfast and craking jokes under heavy fire must be one of the most british thing I’ve ever seen.

[@grrinc]

Especially when they stop for 2nd breakfast. Did you know that's how the division got its name?

[@rosaria8384]

What's even more British is that the soldiers of the Iranian embassy siege were more focused on the snooker competition back in their time while on the job of planning the assault on the embassy.

[@daz7052]

Well us lot always have a cuppa or food when possible

[@HappiKarafuru]

Are they foking blind, they can't see us

[@VK-jy3pi]

Did you accidentally doubled the comment?

[@danielrapa8503]

U gotta give it to the Brits, they always and still have an elite army

[@TheSandersh]

@Ben Woodcock probably more the rangers, especially 1 Para today. Them and the commandos are that middle ground between line infantry and special forces. Fantastic unit

[@chezmcdave]

@Ben Woodcock paras are equal to the rangers they are part of the British army SFSG and they are commando units so they are the British equivalent to units such as the rangers

[@lichkinggamer5708]

We’re always going blind and mental!

[@rmcminiking]

They're an amazing fighting unit, just don't go for a drink with them :')

[@zarelli7831]

@Ben Woodcock Exactly, SFSG is comprised of the three elite regiments Paras, marines and RAF reg.

[@theenduriangamer5509]

So a story from my Step-Dad, who actually fought there with some of his friends. One of the Argentinian soldiers got shot, and stood back up, so they shot him again, and he stood back up. In total, he was shot 4 times and each time got back to his feet to fight back, so his company gave him medical aid and told their superiors that they wanted him to get a medal for bravery from the British government. for those wondering how he survived; Overpenetration. The FAL model weapons they were using just overpenned people who had no armour.

[@17Scumdog]

No armor is best armor 😉😂

[@ussnarragansettbbx-0121]

Ye

[@tetraxis3011]

The Argentine soldier: Van a nesesitar mucho mas que un FAL para matarme Piratas!

[@robertbalazslorincz8218]

*lmao*

[@doug6500]

@@tetraxis3011 Pirates? I find it odd that a descended nation that robbed, raped, brunt and pillaged the entire indigenous people of a land have the nerve to call the British pirates. We stole gold from you that you bitches stole in the first.

[@ihavetowait90daystochangem67]

I know this isn’t part of the video but I gotta give the animators respect for putting too much detail in the guns

[@anshul819]

lol

[@mkel1572]

Ikr

[@pringleaddict5827]

Mad respect, love their videos!

[@rita25y.o-checkmyvideo79]

De

[@paulvonhindenburg3668]

imagine if this was made by infographics show

[@produccionesquino]

as an argentine and son of a veteran I really like this episode and the animation and I feel it respected both sides of the conflict nice work Simple History

[@alanandconnielast]

They were fighting against the best man for man armed forces in the world, it was the Paras and Royal Marine Commandos that were sent in, not the standard which is still better man for man in the world. The RMC alone are the best infantry in the world even today and respected by U.S forces as such.. There is no shame is taking a defeat from such a Military and the fact that the Argentinians gained there respect says a lot about the Argentinian who fought, they clearly fought hard.

[@rrb396]

@@alanandconnielast no... just no.

[@aldhadenglisc6937]

You lot should never of tried to take the island in the first place. You didn’t stand a chance, what a waste of life

[@rena8215]

@@aldhadenglisc6937 You say, as if anyone had a choice.

[@bruderschweigen6889]

@@aldhadenglisc6937 yes a terrible war all of the 8 casualties lol 😆

[@nicolassiderakis9113]

It is truly a sad day when your own country respects your troops less than your enemy at the time. The Brits praised our troops more than the Argentine people. A disgrace. Respect for the British and their chivalry

[@xxdiarrheashitfartxx9802]

Journalist : Why does the military hate us ? Also journalist: 7:05

[@merikano2985]

"Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak." - Sun Tzu. Someone in the British army had read the Art of War.

[@Marinealver]

Game theory (not the channel) proves that mathematically. Look up Wizards Duel or Truel (aka 3 way duel).

[@crazymachinima1]

I was under the impression that the Art of War is heavily recommended reading for officers in most armies round the globe.

[@grizzlynad]

it's recommended reading for officers training at Sandhurst Royal Military Academy, UK. it's also used as instructional material at West Point, USA, & is recommended reading for all US military Intelligence personnel.

[@janbananberg357]

All their officers have. It used to be a requirment.

[@DonVigaDeFierro]

@@crazymachinima1 It's a very light reading actually. Some editions contain modern notes and analyses, and make it a much bigger book than what it is. In my opinion, it should be mandatory reading for anyone past first year of high school.

[@CT--eb2xr]

Argentinians: "WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?!" The British: "BREAKFAST!"

[@mrhippo6040]

💀💀

[@somefurryguy1811]

Argentinians: ''LA PUTA NOS QUEDAMOS SIN MUNICION PARA LA MAG NECESITAMOS REFUERZOS'' The British: ''Nice day innit john?, wan' some coffee?.''

[@wondertome2023]

You mean *Bwekfest*?

[@carterjones8126]

I was looking for this specific comment, and I'm not disappointed 😂

[@jamesoakley4570]

I had the down syndrome meme in my head. Please tell me thats what you meant 😂

[@gaychainsaw646]

British people when its raining: {

[@ihadligmaa4769]

My great uncle fought in this battle, he sadly passed away in 2016.

[@iteor7320]

All of the Comments section: Argentinians: --- British: Breakfast time

[@GamesTube80]

Tea time

[@rita25y.o-checkmyvideo79]

Xd

[@graciepascual5253]

More like 99% Argentinians:--- British: breakfast time 1% normal comments

[@gaston01000]

“Tiempo para unos Mates🧉🧉🧉” Greetings from Argentina

[@FoxHound89612]

Yeah, dont get the "Breackfast" joke even if everyone seems to understand it. And its all is see in the comments.

[@PerturbatorFan]

Argentinans: *Literally causing a bulletstorm* The British: Shut up, can’t you see I’m trying to eat my breakfast?

[@snarkymatt585]

Reminds me of a Dylan Moran joke....

[@JC839]

“Shad up, cahnt you see I’m tryin’ to have me breakfast ova here?”

[@nestorenriqueleiva]

SAS: we are the deadliest soldier. 601: you were.

[@lautarotapia2670]

Beautiful work, we all heard about war stories from our argentine veterans and i cant even imagine the bravery of these men who fought in the cold and horrible conditions thanks the worst dictatorship that our country had. Nobody wanted the war. Amazing video! i invite you to watch or read about our side also, it gives me goosebumps!

[@slmyatt]

I read somewhere that Chili tied up most of the Argentine Mountain Troops, with tension on the border, resulting in more conscripts and less elite Argie defenders.

[@philleshy4822]

This new animations are getting better and better, especially the shooting animations

[@rita-want-sex152]

Mk

[@josevicentejrmeneses8552]

Yeah even the weapons ,Aircraft used were on point.

[@joeldagang3475]

I've been watching simple history for years and it's amazing how far they've come

[@coltbolt6193]

indeed, also love seeing the soldiers breathing makes them feel literally more alive

[@May-gr8bp]

yea they are

[@johnrandolph1989]

British soldiers having a breakfast picnic in a middle of a battle? Clearly after two world wars they've mastered the art of no F's given.🤣

[@themightyguardsmen9292]

@Billie Piper's Teeth 🤣🤦‍♂️ shut up you melt

[@themightyguardsmen9292]

🤣 back under ya bridge troll

[@themightyguardsmen9292]

Trooooooooooooollolololoooooolll

[@themightyguardsmen9292]

@Billie Piper's Teeth trrroooooooooooooll in the dungeeeooooon

[@randomguy-ue9ee]

@Billie Piper's Teeth Londonderry I hate when u IRA trolls do that I am speaking from a grammatical point of view

[@alphaeisen]

Lieutenant Colonel Jones sounds like he was a prime example of a commanding officer. He was at the frontline and also leading a charge to flank the enemy. I bet every man under his command felt honored fighting alongside him.

[@paulgrieshop5024]

Better believe it

[@Twirlyhead]

World: How can you have a meal in the middle of a battle ? British: We were hungry, cold and tired and needed to eat thus to be in a better fighting condition. It ain't rocket science (to paraphrase Napoleon _an army marches on its stomach)_ . It is silly that so many folk question putting food and drink into the soldier which is as important as fueling the vehicles or loading the weapons. The British know better.

[@logandio2763]

refuelling a vehicle in battle is seen as normal but refuelling yourself is seen as weird apparently

[@ZackarySchejbalCODBO2RGM2]

Unmanned drones: *Allow me to introduce myself.*

[@dubfez_9256]

The paras having breakfast under fire at Goose Green. Just like their fathers at Arnhem.

[@michaelmcclellan6944]

And their grandfather's at Somme

[@davidelias6275]

@@michaelmcclellan6944 and sons in Kandahar

[@gsthomas187]

And THEIR fathers at the Somme.

[@davidtucker7219]

I was looking for any other comments about Operation Market Garden before I said that very thing.

[@markryans7108]

Except at arnhem and the somme they were getting killed in heavy numbers

[@TrueWeej]

Col “H” Jones won the Victoria Cross (posthumously). His last recorded words were "Come on A Company, get your skirts off!" Legend. His death turned the tide for A company and contributed to the victory.

[@snarkymatt585]

He deserved a posthumous court-martial... His behaviour was not fitting of a battalion level Colonel but more of a Lieutenant or Captain at most. His death could have severely effected the outcome of the battle for the negative seeing his death changed the chain of command. He was reckless and seeking adventure at a stage in his career where he should have been concentrating solely on the management side of things when in battle.

[@TrueWeej]

@@snarkymatt585 he was in a fire fight not out looking for adventure!! He was a soldier first and died trying to save the lives of his men. He got a VC!! His death turned the momentum of the battle. Have a look at yourself 😠

[@WillyEckaslike]

@@TrueWeej no..Matt is correct the guy was gung ho and got himself shot for his trouble..but every war needs heroes they made him one

[@luciuszeus6745]

If you read the accounts of his cp detail he was frustrated with the rate of progress against a specific mg entrenchment. Deciding to act on this himself he sought a path up a gully towards the position he wanted clearing . As they were advancing Jones took point (a big nono for a leader at his level. One of his cp element identified a second, previously unspotted, mg nest to his exposed back and called out to warn him, he either didnt hear or ignored the warning and continued his run, it was then he was shot by the second nest. Whilst it is certainly appropriate to applaud the individual courage of the act it is also entirely inappropriate for someone entrusted with that position of leadership to take such an action. Taken out of context or without a correct understanding of what his role entailed it seems like the courage is all that matters, the truth is that for a leader at his level there are far more important things than personal courage. In terms of leadership individual discipline and overcoming the frustration with his perception of the situation so that he could instruct others to achieve the objective rather than going the quick fix himself is nearly universally agreed to be the preferable command decision.

[@snarkymatt585]

@@TrueWeej also he only got that blasted VC because the press made a big deal about how brave his irresponsible action was.

[@empire-classfirenationbatt2691]

The detail and animations in these videos will never cease to amaze me. It goes a long way to get uniforms and rifles correct! Well done I say.

[@AndrewPonti]

Damn, never knew that the Falklands had such intense fighting. Would be an amazing movie.

[@Warderler]

there are

[@hi_imken8860]

Can we talk how Simple History animation is now SO GOOD i've been here since day 1 and damn seeing this channel grow make me happy.

[@jackietang3789]

Yeah, massive improvement from day 1

[@chickened4487]

Yeah

[@ArenBerberian]

And they at least try to be historically accurate which makes their vids a lot more authentic than some others.....

[@doubledekercouch-gameswhat9677]

It’s always been good imo

[@doubledekercouch-gameswhat9677]

@@ArenBerberian btw what’s that thing with 2 turrets which looks like a modern warship fused with a battleship? I’m not sure how authentic that is

[@Wellzie524]

Cooking breakfast during a battle has to be the most British thing ever and I love it 🤣

[@adawg3032]

I can picture a bunch of blokes having tea acting all British like nothing weird is going on

[@AgentH17]

What about second breakfast?

[@longpheaktra9755]

Like tell me you're British without telling me you're British

[@carkid266]

Oi. Its not like we can stop these bullets. But they cant hit us eather in'it?

[@longpheaktra9755]

British eating their breakfast during a battle are 1000% funnier

[@droberts4492]

Many of us still think of what these boys did as the epitome of soldiering. On Goose Green, the book For Queen and Country gives a 2 Para lads gritty account of the battle. Awesome read.

[@wilsonubi3922]

I love this channel so much. I'm happy for the day I found it. It's still one of my favorite.

[@FeyTheBin]

I could imagine some British soldier having a tea break under heavy fire, listening to BBC radio giving a play-by-play commentary over Goose Green.

[@pestisthebestspaghettikeys6944]

@Billie Piper's Teeth Car bombing them isnt very cool either

[@billgreen4388]

@Billie Piper's Teeth then released, free as a bird ,under the Good Friday Agreement

[@jamesthejoker7415]

@Billie Piper's Teeth What are you taking about, the IRA?

[@mkgaming5823]

@Billie Piper's Teeth LOL the Irish government Protect the IRA in fact several high-up members WORK for the Irish government now

[@alfredochavez8194]

As Argentinian, i welcome the fact of telling stories about Malvinas/Falklands War. There are many stories in our side of bravery, not only from Comandos or Regular Career soldiers, but from 18 years old conscripts. Keep up the great work! I love your videos!

[@TheDrummingWarrior]

Got to give it to your pilots, getting up close and personal with modern destroyers armed with anti air missiles when you have unguided bombs takes some balls

[@alfredochavez8194]

@@TheDrummingWarrior the pilots were crazy enough to fly only a few meters above the sea to avoid radar detection, with only a few Exocet missiles, the rest were conventional bombs . Plus, they didn't have the latest technology on the cockpits.

[@r200ti]

Ive only heard good things of how the Argentine forces conducted themselves. There seems to be a lot of respect for them in the UK.

[@enzogaleassi469]

@@r200ti Well here, in Argentina, some veterans that I had the honor to meet, say that when they were captured, the British soldiers treated them with respect and hospitality.

[@sanignacio1999]

Lt Estevez died in this battle. Great soldier. Brave men on each side. Propaganda painted the argentinians as cowards because it was needed at that time. But read and listen the british veterans...

[@Johnnyreem]

Having a picnic in the middle of a battle is so British. Makes me proud watching this video. Loved the narration, and my hearts go out to all men lost in both sides during this battle.

[@alexchapman3906]

I know someone that claims to be the first casualty of the Falklands war. He was in 2 Para and they got the call to get their kit ready to go to war ASAP. In the rush to be ready he smashed his bare foot in to the corner of his foot locker so hard he broke multiple bones and was laid up for about 8 weeks. By the time he was back to unit it was all over. He is still in 2 minds about it. On one hand he wanted to be there and felt like he let his unit down. On the other hand it would have been a horrific experience that changed a lot of his friends for the worse.

[@WanderlustZero]

Ouch. One other guy was the first casualty at the landings at Port San Carlos - he stepped off the landing craft and into a ditch, landing awkwardly, and the weight of his bergen broke his back

[@UselessZero]

11:05 Shutting down anything with The Blowpipe is a miracle. During the Falklands War out of 95 launches it had 9 aerial kills, and only one of them is undisputed. This one.

[@thecat293]

The guy that shot it is secretly a bazooka sniper

[@somefurryguy1811]

Respect for the argie commandos who hit a fucking harrier a fucking jet imagine that, if the british had difficulty hitting propeller aircraft imagine how hard is it to hit a jet.

[@davefloyd9443]

MB339 is a jet.

[@chungawunga7769]

@@davefloyd9443 But the confirmed kill was a Pucará, the turboprop

[@Marinealver]

There was also the ship that counted 4 kills when only 1 was legitimate. You shoot, thing you were shooting at is no where in sight, kill confirmed (if you can't reach the wreckage to solidify the confirmation).

[@asv_active4172]

"The HMS arrow only shot several rounds until the gun jammed" -technology

[@Marinealver]

British Technology Although you got to admit the Longbow was ahead of its time.

[@heart0fthedrag0n]

@@Marinealver Ah yes, a string on a stick....but *bigger* .

[@arthurfisher1857]

"Hey Enfield, is that SA80 ready yet?" "In a minute! We're just finishing off this naval gun..."

[@p_4225]

@@Marinealver bendy stick with string. But longer

[@jamesoakley4570]

I heard it uses the same components as a McDonald's flurry machine

[@joshmolyneux6618]

Love the content, as a Brit myself you should definitely do the story of call sign Bravo November, a chinook that’s not only survived the Falklands war but may other operations. A truly marvellous story!

[@Kaboom--ix2xu]

My grandad was a captain on one of the ships and fortunately for him, he had good engineers that patched up the holes his ship received during battles, otherwise his ship would’ve sunk Edit: the ship was HMS Glasgow

[@aliefabdurrahman3302]

2 british parratrooper were awarded Victoria cross postumustly 1. Sergeant ian mckay 2. Lieutenant colonel Herbert jones.

[@ReDFootY]

An operation like this really shows how extremly important morale is.

[@rupbert]

morale was the main reason the british haven't lost a war since the 1600s. veterans from other sides of wars often say that you'll never demoralise a british company. and they mean it.

[@ralphraffles1394]

@The GunMaster Afghan campaign correct, war of Independence was Brit against Brit.

[@sebbymemes8402]

@@ralphraffles1394 Americans against British what u talking about?

[@jungletroll3844]

@@sebbymemes8402 Americans at that point where basically still British. Of course now Americans have had time to create thier own cutler

[@sebbymemes8402]

@@jungletroll3844 no I’m pretty sure they where Americans

[@akito3859]

I must say, this channel has come a long way in it's animation style. Amazing detail! 😎

[@aliffianchannel.7419]

Argentinians: "keep shooting!!! British soldier: "hey bro,want a breakfast?

[@aaeve5676]

"Oi bruv, wanna eyeet brekfusht"*

[@thegoldengamer9315]

@@aaeve5676 lmao

[@markknife1]

Brekkie

[@RonaldTrumpOfficial]

Ahhh breakfast! *shoots the bag of biscuits* AHHHHH *murders all the enemy*

[@aliffianchannel.7419]

@@RonaldTrumpOfficial lmao 😂

[@Devil-tm4nu]

Thank you for covering this. My father was a gunner on HMS Fearless at the battle of San Carlos. I don’t think this war gets enough attention.

[@stevenspilly]

Is he the one who's gun jammed?

[@tylerhobman1183]

Well you can tell your dad that me and everyone else in the falklands appreciate what he did and will always be welcome

[@daneresell5783]

He and his company should've left well enough alone

[@BattalionCommanderMK]

This is amazing! Please make more.

[@absolute_boyo6666]

At AFC Harrogate currently and we had a guest speaker in to talk to us leacture style that was in 2 para and fought in this battle, was pretty cool hearing a completely different background and story to this war

[@maxlowthian884]

My "Uncle" (Dads childhood friend) was at goose green. The only story i've heard him tell was he was lying down head first in a puddle of mud for about 6 hours under heavy machine gun fire

[@duanerodriguez4432]

Yeah my dad killed Hitler my brother was in WW1 and my cat fought in Vietnam

[@naaaseer]

Must be sad to be the son of hitler

[@lynx8437]

@@duanerodriguez4432 my cousin thought the BFG in hand to hand combat and made him cry, my grandmother also thought in the battle of stamford bridge

[@josephockford2719]

@@duanerodriguez4432 I mean its not unrealistic that his dad's friend was there, it was only 40 years ago he could be in his late 50s or early 60s now

[@duanerodriguez4432]

@@josephockford2719 and so is my story

[@micahistory]

honestly the entire british war effort during the war was quite impressive

[@surmabrander2244]

Nice.

[@bonda_racing3579]

Well it was some the last of its colonial holdings. And the British empire was at its last year's. Losing here would have been the death of it all.

[@LeeXRV]

@@bonda_racing3579 the British do not own the Falklands islands and it isn’t a colonial possession, finally this is nothing to do with empire that was dispensed long before. This war was about standing up for the people of the Falklands islands and British principles.

[@ThePgousy]

Except for the BBC

[@RonSill1986]

​@Bonda_Racing35 the Falklands had no indigenous people on the islands when the British got there and the empire was already dead dead

[@Paratroopersteark]

one of the reasons i really like the british military is that their soldiers have respect for the lives of the enemy soldiers, so much so, to acknowledge they fought well and bravely and allow them to surrender with full honor. Any other country would just disregard this fact, give no respect for their fellow soldier from another country, and even go forth to disrespect and undermine their enemy. Alas, no military is perfect, No country is perfect for we are all but humans, i just wish it was by default such values were taught more in the militaries around the world such as Honor and Respect, Gallantry and Bravary.

[@trd6181]

British. Always outnumbered but never outgunned

[@lopsidedlobster8869]

Can we talk about the animations? They’re getting even more detailed and higher quality! Bravo simple history!

[@claytonpactol8851]

I first saw their Desmond Doss video when I came around the channel. Times did change.

[@mkel1572]

@@claytonpactol8851 same here, the animation and details sure improved alot

[@MarkussGonzaga214]

@@claytonpactol8851 San Carlos City is in the Philippines

[@jianbruce6036]

I like your profile pic

[@lopsidedlobster8869]

@@jianbruce6036 thanks man!

[@XCamaroX93]

Just got last call and kicked out of the bar perfect time to watch simple history while sitting on the curb.

[@jackietang3789]

Nice 👍

[@Amadeus-ni3et]

Hopefully you got home safe

[@andrewassnig858]

Keep making videos and never stop I love war and I love learning about simple history videos

[@kashmerlangston545]

The animations have really improved,Simple History! Keep it up!

[@LordSummerIsle73]

You know you're f****d when your enemy starts cooking breakfast while under fire

[@alanandconnielast]

Best comment on here by far !

[@astosarro6184]

I noticed Simple History has added more fluid and natural looking recoil animation to their guns. Very cool 😤👍

[@franfran2301]

And the British Army Cocked Breakfast in the middle of the battle

[@bondsan]

9:29 Sunray is down!

[@kumikovezina3649]

How can you not love simple history videos!

[@markarellano6899]

I'm impressed that you correctly showed the British FN-FAL only firing semi-automatically, since in real life only the Argentinian FALs were capable of full auto. Well done, sir! Well done indeed#

[@marrrmite]

oh yeah, now this is what i needed

[@joselitocatlover4236]

Same 😍

[@JohnDoe-tw8es]

Having watched a number of documentaries on the Falklands War I cannot express enough how bloody and terrible the fighting was. It was like something from the first world war. Anyone who went through that has my upmost respect.

[@FedericoB1891]

Now you need to do a video about Oscar Ismael Poltronieri,the legend of Mount Dos Hermanas. 🇦🇷

[@AgustinNahuelAlonso]

No lo va a hacer, el Man es re British.. ojalá lo haga, pero lo dudo.. saludos bro.

[@nestorenriqueleiva]

Este canal es pro británico, siempre basurean a la Argentina. Mejor busca "Historia Militar"

[@erlend6338]

Nah u lost 🇬🇧

[@magicplayer84]

Bullets whizzing by British: "Ah, what a nice cup of Yorkshire tea"

[@icesniper5840]

beans

[@jhnshep]

Spiffing Brit agrees

[@joethomas5528]

"105mm light guns" those seem very "light" don't they

[@dominicleigh1808]

Must be the american version of 'light'

[@LyonPercival]

yeah 105mm "pack-how" are highly effective portable guns for para. You have no fire support and armor. the limit of what infantry can carry w/o mechanized propel

[@thenextbondvillainklaussch3266]

Ah yes the famous "Light 105mm gun" lol , but yeah Jokes aside , i thought it would be like a lighter version for transport.

[@obv_t1x90]

@@dominicleigh1808 as an American I approve of this message.

[@snarkymatt585]

105mm guns are light compared to the 155mm guns... Does anyone even use smaller than 105mm field artillery these days except for maybe the odd 25-pdr gun still kicking around here and there??

[@ILikeRemixingThings]

This is the perfect KZbin channel to study history

[@kudoodle1085]

I wish my Social Studies class taught me this. Simple History really has good content.

[@TheMrPeteChannel]

This story reminds me of my grandpa who was in the Navy during WW2 while in the middle of offloading desperately needed supplies in Italy he said the British ALWAYS stopped 4 tea.

[@deezboyeed6764]

I mean that's the reason we have boilers in our tanks, in ww2 we kept getting out for tea and the tanks got shot so they installed it in the tank so you could have tea in the tank. Still in use today and can be used to boil your mres too.

[@tyler-aaronnoble4866]

I recall reading a collection of memoirs, I think it was one concerning the assault on sword beach. If I recall it correctly it mentioned after getting off the beach and up the cliffs they stopped for a brew before continuing on.

[@jackthedragon612]

Having breakfast during battle? Now that's soldiering. (Couldn't resist ;) )

[@manicmangomango8118]

Reporting troop your country's troop movements on air? Thats bbcing

[@angellicapoopsalot220]

9:35- breakfast is the most important meal of the day the next level LOL

[@kiwisark8055]

"HMS Invincible with 2 rear turrets doesn't exist it can't hurt you" HMS Invincible with 2 rear turrets: 2:34

[@nickatreadinguni]

“We can’t take this position!” “Alright lads we’ll try again after a good brew...” Alternatively... Argentines: why are they fighting so much harder this morning!? British: cause we’ve had our weetabix!

[@Peoples_Republic_of_Devonshire]

Naturally old boy

[@tosspot7998]

Blimey sarge, me mug's got a hole in it!

[@thehandoftheking3314]

@@tosspot7998 berserker mode in 3, 2...

[@todd7383]

"Threatened to sue the BBC and the government if needed" freaking madlad

[@LichsuhoathinhDrabattle]

Loving the battle graphics, great work guys ❣❣💕💕

[@elizabethspedding1975]

I remember this, it was so frightening.

[@someutubchannel69]

Hace 39 yrs y todavia es un tema de interes! Mis respetos para los Britanicos y no olvidar a los pilotos Argentinos, tambien pelearon con todo!

[@MalleusIudaeorum]

The Argentine pilots showed immense courage fighting at the edge of their range, low on fuel and dodging AA fire. A lot of the young conscripts also fought bravely. Much respect to the Argentine lads from Britain. Governments start wars, not the people. Both sides’ soldiers are only chess pieces on a board being played by someone else and there’s no reason for the people to hold grudges against each other.

[@someutubchannel69]

@@MalleusIudaeorum Well said!!! I agree 💯 with you.... Cheers!

[@silverhawkscape2677]

I'm from South East Asia and I can see why the UK was once the biggest empire in the world. Tea and breakfast while being under fire? I don't know if British soldiers are that brave or stupid or some crazy combination of both.

[@Dave-si2im]

Ha ha I'm British/ ex British army and it's just our culture. When thing's get scary, let's have a brew (cup of tea) and start taking the piss (joking).

[@madmarvshighwaywarrior2870]

The British used to have colonies in SouthEast Asia, maybe you're from one of these countries. Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore... Oh yeah and the Philippines, for two years (1762-64)

[@terranceaddison4599]

Well......they played soccer while advancing towards the Germans in WWI

[@grahambird2208]

Both, both is good

[@andym9571]

​@@terranceaddison4599 luckily there were no penalties

[@predetor911]

This needs to be made into a movie if it isn’t already.

[@philipduthie6444]

What and have main characters portrayed as black or what ever is current. No thanks

[@jack18over]

@@philipduthie6444 quite an ignorant comment coming considering there were men of all colour there, black, brown, white, they were all British

[@hollerboys6667]

@@jack18over British is white. Not black. Just like how Africa is black.

[@jack18over]

@@hollerboys6667 I am pretty sure you already know how incredibly incorrect and ignorant your statement was. Africa is black ? Are you entirely sure about that ? Muppet

[@loop4737]

@@jack18over yea man africa is black

[@davidrobertson5700]

Thank you for your service, the whole nation thanks you, every day is poppy day From great Britain

[@TreacherousFennec]

woah, i cant help but comment how detailed the uniforms and weapons are in this video. you guys are really pushing up the production quality, been a long way since i subbed first when it was around 2k, you have my respect!