Battle of Mirbat (9 SAS Soldiers VS 300 Adoo Guerrillas)

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Created by Daniel Turner (B.A. (Hons) in History, University College London)
Script: Dejan Milivojevic
Narrator:
Chris Kane
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Sources:
Cole, Roger, and Richard Belfield. SAS Operation Storm. Hodder & Stoughton, 2011.
White, Rowland. Storm Front. Corgi, 2012.
“Battle of Mirbat: The near Alamo of the Special Air Service.” SOFREP, 5 Mar. 2020, sofrep.com/news/special-air-services-secret-war-oman-part-5/
Malcher, Author Alan. “The Battle of Mirbat, Oman, 19 July 1972: 22nd Special Air Service Regiment.” Alan Malcher, 15 Dec. 2021,

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[@MustacheCashStash125]

S’up?

[@BayernSupremacy]

No lol I won't

[@pyeitme508]

Wow

[@Lorddonen]

Looks like a decent game

[@pyeitme508]

@@MustacheCashStash125 wow 😳

[@nedrickjones5114]

One man literally manned a cannon by himself loading it one round per minute that litterally takes a four man to use, proper respects.

[@Handles-Suck-YouTube]

I've heard this story before, and it still amazes me every time. To do all pf that by himself while under heavy fire from an overwhelming number of enemies is nothing short of staggering.

[@nedrickjones5114]

@@Handles-Suck-KZbin I've never heard of this battle at all until now and it surprises me that the UK would keep it a big secret

[@tentenone8292]

What adrenaline does to a mf

[@coling3957]

25 pdr was a legendary gun - used throughout ww2 by British and Commonwealth forces. lots of them continued in the service of nations friendly to UK up to end of 20th century.. There is a ww2 story of a captured German officer asking to see the "magazine-fed howitzers" that had battered his unit .. Once lined up for firing and ready to go, one man could simply keep reloading and firing . the 4 man crews simply make loading and firing more effective and faster even.. and ofc moving guns around and you don't keep them in one place if you can help it.

[@Alextherelic1]

A minute dam

[@danadezza]

“Labba” is a legend in the Fijian army and among Fijians in the British army. Pretty much everyone knows of his story.

[@felixc.3444]

Chad

[@rorkeslayer3925]

@JJ Shorts 🅥 Ratio

[@PopTartBandwagn]

That's awesome to hear; being from the US and having served in the US Marine Corps I was not aware of this until I watched this video. With that being said I'm glad that Labba's legacy is now out there for the rest of the world to hear. Thanks Simple History.

[@ulsterinfidel9897]

Started his army career in the Royal Ulster Rifles then after the 3 Irish regiments his own Royal Ulster Rifles, my own families regiment the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and the Royal Irish Fusiliers amalgamated in 1968 he then served under the new regiment called the Royal Irish Rangers for a year before joining the SAS in 1969. The Royal Irish Rangers amalgamated with the Ulster Defence Regiment in 1992 to create today's Royal Irish Regiment. He is highly taught to recruits that joins the Royal Irish Regiment as he is part of the regiments history and he is highly honoured to. Fallagh A Ballagh🇬🇧🇫🇯

[@brandons9138]

I've only had passing meetings with Fijian people, but they strike me as fiercely loyal people.

[@paddyflage]

The 25Pdr was gifted back to the UK from Oman. It's on display at the Museum of the Royal Artillery, Woolwich, London. Furthermore, I grew up in Oman. Hiked in the interior often. Places that saw conflict still bare the scars and remnants of combat

[@truefalse207]

U can still even see the bullet holes all over the artillery gun

[@Eric_Nguyen.]

A single man manning a WWII 25 Pounder Artillery Gun is a mad man. Especially 1 round per minute.

[@davidbinkowski4825]

Clearly noone read the fine print in the gun's manual... It said the gun requires a 4 man crew. OR... 1 Fijian soldier in beast mode.

[@philhawley1219]

And he took a bullet in the jaw and fought on

[@Trucksofwar]

To be fair mate he was Fijian 🤣

[@petergianakopoulos4926]

Can you explain to me what he needed to so to keep that pace?

[@emosijougavule2561]

@@petergianakopoulos4926 He is a Fijian. Genetically built different.

[@Choppytehbear1337]

You forgot to mention the Omani fighter who ran out with Tobin. He was shot in the stomach, but still continued to fight.

[@factsdontcareaboutyourfeel7204]

And the 30 which refused to fight , which was stated by Mike Kealy himself

[@ranehan7726]

Gut shots are!'t that debilitating, because they often keep the victim alive for a certain period of time.

[@Clarity_Control]

@@ranehan7726 Doesn’t matter if it was lethal, they still fought despite having a hole in their stomach

[@ranehan7726]

@@Clarity_Control Yeah, he got shot and still fought, a real hero of war. Except that has happened many times before in war. While it truly is an act of strenght, it isn't as rare as you think it is.

[@CoolAdam247]

@@ranehan7726 let's see you try Mr tough guy.

[@danadezza]

Imagine 21 SAS soldiers coming to your rescue. What a sight to see.

[@catalintimofti1117]

@JJ Shorts 🅥ok

[@APersonOnYouTubeX]

@@catalintimofti1117 delete ur comment, don’t give em ideas

[@loyalpiper]

@JJ Shorts 🅥 jokes on you I went to your channel first

[@Brecconable]

Basically a Rhodesian Fire Force arriving to murder some communists. Or in this case G Sqn 22 SAS.

[@ruskimuejek665]

SEALS ARE better

[@OriginalWyatt]

Omani Fighter: “Sir! They outnumber us 30 to 1!” SAS Commando: “Then it is an even fight.”

[@julianmhall]

No, SAS soldier 'OK we'll wait for reinforcements. YOURS that is.' :) Or SAS soldier 'Good, that means we have a 30:1 chance of shooting an enemy when we open fire.' :)

[@poseidon808]

Loving the reference aha

[@nikoalic.o.dgamer9862]

I've always liked war stories that we've heard and some that never been told before and this is one interesting story

[@beerthug]

Some you'll never hear till you've served, and some never.

[@danielnavarro537]

"WHO DARE WINS" -SAS Motto Godspeed to the SAS and to all who died. May they rest in peace in the blowing sands of Oman.

[@horseman2777]

“Who dares wins”

[@rickyredbeard8274]

Rest in peace to all the innocent Irish the SAS have killed.

[@terrorgaming459]

@@rickyredbeard8274 American who knows nouthing about Europe you will be chinese soon 😉

[@mjpraetorian4386]

@@rickyredbeard8274 Knock it off.

[@blitzenproductions2846]

@@rickyredbeard8274 sas were never in ireland , mainly paras and basic infantry , werent worth their skill

[@bulletsalad6914]

Rest in Peace Staff Sgt. Labba a true soldier

[@kishascape]

If only he hadn’t tried to get the mortar 😭

[@PROVOCATEURSK]

Good soldiers shoot their officers so there are no wars.

[@robbiethepict2783]

Died with his boots on. RIP Big man.

[@natebalboa9399]

@@robbiethepict2783 this is a huge brain fact

[@sorinzo3902]

1:29 That jeep color isn’t a mistake. The SAS believed that pink could mask the vehicle at a distance and blend in with the sand because vehicles that were left in the desert were rusted in pink due to oxidation from the sand and gave off a camouflage.

[@handlesarefeckinstupid]

The Germans in WW2 painted aircraft in similar colours. The LRDG (not the SAS) were the ones that used 'Pink Panthers'. The SAS came later.

[@philhawley1219]

@@handlesarefeckinstupid LRDG used jeeps painted with a mixture of white lead paint and a bit of red lead to produce a colour to match the local terrain. The SAS land rovers were painted similarly in Oman and Aden to match the local surroundings. The pink panther title came from the rather crappy children 's cartoon on TV at the time.

[@kishascape]

Nope. That was intentional paint and had nothing to do with sand or oxidation coming off. You would know that if you actually bothered to watch that video here.

[@wor53lg50]

Its painted that way for night operations that SAS prefer its so it can be driving at dusk to get into place for night time combat missions and covered up in LUP in the day...

[@wor53lg50]

@@kishascape me to havnt watched all way through but have a inkling on why that colour and me two dont think its got anything to do with oxidation..

[@connectionterminated9740]

Now this proves how the SAS are elite, if they haven't proved how good at their job they're

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

SAS ❤ VAT 69 ❤ USMC

[@okaythankyoubyeee2501]

Says a little about their opponents too 🤣😂🤣😂

[@nedrickjones5114]

Now that's called special air service, good job.

[@CCP-Lies]

Navy SEAL is better

[@CCP-Lies]

Navy SEALs>SAS

[@presidentfool1325]

Im Fijian. Laba is hailed as a hero here but not many know his name internationally. Thank you doing him justice

[@stevefowler3398]

He is very well known to Brits. This story, and his heroism is so famous.

[@fiv3passion968]

They don't know him because he isn't white enough

[@DBZ483]

Labba is a damn legend ! Remember watching a recreation video on this like 10-15 years ago!

[@zacsufie4860]

Me too

[@truefalse207]

@@zacsufie4860 Me too but it got taken down, the recreation made by Channel 5 was epic

[@patrickclune3600]

The SAS is no joke. Tough soldiers, glad their on our side

[@PROVOCATEURSK]

Their what? Your side means what, "invading other countries" side?

[@eggbreadpickle2815]

@@PROVOCATEURSK he meant they're

[@Johndoe-gf7eu]

@@PROVOCATEURSK protecting our country you mean

[@britishpatriot7386]

@@PROVOCATEURSK sod off race hustling hypocrite

[@ShivamGupta-qh8go]

@CIE Channel also the bengal genocide , around 3 million dead.

[@Lorddonen]

Amazing fighters! 🇬🇧🇫🇯🇴🇲 Battles like these should be remembered

[@benmansourmahdi9097]

remembered for fighting for theifs ? and oil ? briliant heroes indeed

[@Lorddonen]

@@benmansourmahdi9097 Soldiers fighting for their lives and the lives of their allies.. they are brave men.

[@therewaswith186]

@@Lorddonen soldiers fighting for British imperialism you mean

[@ZeroOne-mp1qe]

@@therewaswith186 soldiers fighting for each other. also your name implies the edginess of a tankie

[@therewaswith186]

@@ZeroOne-mp1qe oh yeah? Why are they even there then if these are just separatists to claim back their land. The uk made a deal to have omans oil how is that not British imperialism libtard?

[@PakBallandSami]

Jebel Ali provided a co-ordinating feature that protected the town and surrounding coastal area. The Adoos attacked the post, killing the DG. The exchange of fire was heard in the BATT House in Dhofar and the commander, Captain Mike Kealy, and his men observed the fire coming from Jebel Ali and the waves of men advancing towards Wali's Fort. Mortar pit firing Captain Kealy ordered the 81mm mortar to open fire in support of Jebel Ali while the rest of the SAS took up their positions behind the sand-bagged emplacements and awaited targets.

[@siddharthchauhan3661]

Hey bro remember me😂

[@jacobgracia8603]

It's so cool being American and getting to get to hear about all the amazing war stories from other countries that I probably never would have know about

[@carnov]

If you can find it in english , try to read the story of " la bataille du pont saint louis" 9 french vs 3000 italians soldier

[@Marco-1997]

@@carnov never happened

[@TakeThisL..]

@@Marco-1997 👀 3,000 is a lot of troops..

[@Marco-1997]

@@TakeThisL.. still, it never happened

[@carnov]

@@TakeThisL.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZrMg36Xrr6GnNU ( dont know if english subtitle are available)

[@deanwin007]

I heard about this when I was a kid but I still remember the details vividly. Labalaba was an amazing fighter.

[@seanskinner4012]

Loved that cod black ops 1 style blacking out the title

[@soltea7926]

As a brit myself I have no idea why labba wasn't given the VC, he deserved it for his heroism and bravery

[@birdburd2280]

You have no idea why? It's obvious to me.

[@raoulduke344]

@@birdburd2280 can you elaborate then, please?

[@betrayal6231]

@@raoulduke344 I think it has something to do with not being from England

[@raoulduke344]

@@betrayal6231 Gurkhas have been awarded them in the past.

[@definitelynotatroll246]

Go watch Jeremy clarksons doc, how to win a Victoria cross and you’ll see how hard it is, it’s on KZbin

[@astora8768]

1:45 I like the little detail of that pink Jeep, amazing job simple history !

[@chipsthedog1]

Reminds me of a joke I first heard during the Falklands conflict, it's too long to write out but it's basically about an SAS man on top of a hill shouting obscenities at the enemy and in response the enemy general sends more and more men up to kill him but they all roll back down the hill dead, in the end the general sends a whole battalion up the hill and they all roll down dead bar one who is clinging to life, he tells the general "Don't do it! It's a trap, there's two of them!)

[@MenonameLbozo]

Saving this one

[@thethirdsicily4802]

@@MenonameLbozo The joke I know like this actually refers to the Winter War between the Soviets and Finnish but it works with the Falklands too. here's the joke in full. "Soviet soldiers are walking along in a column when they hear a voice from beyond a ridge yell 'One finnish soldier is equal to ten Soviet soldiers!' The Soviet Commander, not wanting to back down from such a challenge, sends ten of his men to go kill the boasting finn. After about an hour of gunfire none of the Soviets return, and the voice yells 'One Finnish soldier is equal to fifty Soviets!' The Soviet commander now angered by this sends 50 of his men to kill the finn. A few more hours of gunfire and screams and once again none of the soldiers return. For a final time the voice yells 'One Finnish soldier is equal to a hundred Soviets!' The Soviet commander, enraged, sends a hundred men and demands they bring him the Finn's head. The next morning after hours of gunfire and pained screams a single Soviet climbs back up over the ridge, bloody and bruised he says with his last breath "Don't send any more, there are two of them!"

[@itwasselfdefenseofficer3668]

“You there?” “Yemen” “I found a gun” “Oman”

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[@wattsnottaken1]

0:09 I like the Black ops black lines covering mission reference. That’s cool

[@TheWoollyFrog]

Wow they made censoring top secret information in COD into a real thing!

[@c.c8752]

It’s called being redacted

[@ROBLOXGamingDavid]

For the SAS, 8 years before the Iranian embassy siege in London that they will later become famous for, they are quite professional, and strong.

[@vitigaymer1053]

Funnily enough the same Squadron involved in Mirbat was also responsible for actioning the Embassy Siege. Takavesi the other Fijian at Mirbat was one of three Fijians at the Iranian Embassy Siege

[@ROBLOXGamingDavid]

@@vitigaymer1053 damn I was not aware of that no matter how many times I look it up on that siege because I would not have known them had it not been for this video.

[@beerthug]

@@ROBLOXGamingDavid Just read 'Soldier I'. Gives a good first hand account of the battle, written around 1990 or so. Back when faces where still blacked out, and Navy Seals weren't doing talkshow circuits!

[@Goatlinton]

@@vitigaymer1053 yeah the guy who got caught repelling and set on fire, then proceeded to take out a terrorist while suffering from the burns, fijians are badass no doubt

[@Yehudi823]

The Dhofar Rebellion, also known as the Dhofar War or the Omani Civil War, was waged from 1963 to 1976 in the province of Dhofar against the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. The war began with the formation of the Dhofar Liberation Front, a group which aimed to create an independent state in Dhofar, free from the rule of the Omani Sultan Said bin Taimur. The rebels also held the broader goals of Arab nationalism which included ending British influence in the Persian Gulf region. The war initially took the form of a low level insurgency with guerrilla warfare being used against Omani forces and the foreign presence in the country. A number of factors such as the British withdrawal from Aden and support from China and the Soviet Union brought the rebels increased success, with the communists controlling the entirety of the Jebel region by the late 1960s. The 1970 Omani coup d'état led to the overthrow of Sultan Said bin Taimur by his reformist son Qaboos bin Said who was backed by a major British military intervention in the conflict. The British initiated a "hearts and minds" campaign to counter the communist rebels and began the process of modernising the Sultan of Oman's Armed Forces while simultaneously deploying the Special Air Service to conduct anti-insurgency operations against the rebels. This approach led to a string of victories against the rebels and was boosted by the Shah of Iran's intervention in the conflict to support the Sultanate of Oman in 1973. The war ended with the final defeat of the rebels in 1976.

[@sebastiangeller8637]

Along with Malaya, it's one of those interesting instances where government forces reorganized the fighting and political efforts and eventually won over their adversaries.

[@371ewen]

British anti-furry? You are just like the SAS in this video for fighting furries

[@user-ti8le2bo4k]

ironic that they were arab nationalists considering they werent arab

[@mckrunchytoast2469]

I couldn't imagine working such a large weapon alone and under such intense fire. Good man, damn fine men they all were. Speaks highly of his character and training to keep at it injured or not.

[@spiritualknight704]

they just have the technology thats all

[@MrFunkhauser]

Ya really most people would have ran facing such insane odds. Its good they were well armed, lots of other stories of special forces in the same situation but had no chance.

[@blitzenproductions2846]

@@spiritualknight704 tech isnt everything , Isandlwana and Vietnam both prove that

[@spiritualknight704]

@@blitzenproductions2846 why make an analogy when you can use facts. Africa was not as technologically advanced weapon wise as Europe and Asia...

[@anaussie213]

@@blitzenproductions2846 deploying in line against a force looking only to close was retarded though. The formation was designed to out shoot not out fight. In Vietnam they lost the strategy not tactically like at isadawana.

[@not_ryuka]

Labalaba single-handedly turned this fight around, he deserves the VC.

[@alanandconnielast]

Not really... The SAS would have done it, that Gun is an Anti armour weapon

[@julianmhall]

@@alanandconnielast the SAS //did// do it.. he was SAS or are you not paying attention? Clearly not as he used a /crew served/ weapon //alone// despite several mortal wounds.

[@russellbrightblade5959]

Absolutely love your videos and thank you for taking the time to make these the right way. Keep up the amazing work.

[@user-cu6qq9bp2t]

Thank you for sharing historical knowledge with us Simple History. Hope that Sabaton band are taking notes for future songs. This particular battle provides very good material in my opinion.

[@raidingsieg6206]

RIP Sgt Labba, what a damn chad!!!

[@PakBallandSami]

“A grim expression came over Syah's face. "The colt you speak of lost its mother during a storm. If this stallion was that colt, it is not just wild, it is insane. That horse will break your bones." "And that will be a worthy end, a prince struck down by such a noble steed." Fasime pushed himself off the support of the fence, but Oman grabbed his arm. "It's not worth it, Brother." "I can tame him." "What will we tell Mother and Father if he kills you?" Oman questioned. "Tell them I gave my life with pride. Do not punish him if he kills me. Release him back into the wild, and my spirit will ride him into the mist.” - D.M. Raver

[@hannibalbarca6308]

Gaaaaay

[@juanitodurden9347]

Really thought you had something there huh

[@josephbrown4768]

Great video. Excellent work Simple History!

[@MalcoDude]

Having been to Fiji I can tell you they are one proud race of people! And truly the loveliest of people too! I miss my Mary of seashell cove! ☺️

[@Hussain_144]

If you go to mirbat today you might still see the scars of the battle.

[@thejanusproject32]

What scars?

[@blitzenproductions2846]

@@thejanusproject32 bullet holes , used cassings and shell holes proberly

[@xXxGordO241xXx]

@@thejanusproject32 use youre head boy geezus

[@thejanusproject32]

@@xXxGordO241xXx It's a legitimate question, I don't know what he is talking about. What's your problem?

[@umamifan]

@@thejanusproject32 Bro are you slow or something 💀

[@tamarakepreyeomgbuayakimi.1379]

Am always here and home for simple history , am so glad I discovered you guys from Nigeria 😢🇳🇫🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬, I started following you guys since the lock down now see where we are , don't worry I will soon be a full time member hahhaha.

[@peterdicker286]

Splendid video. Well researced. It has the unique distinction of being the only American narrated video I have ever heard, where all the pronunciation was correct. Hats off to you sir.

[@anthonybarton9469]

I appreciate the animation so much, it really helps immerse you in the story much more than still pictures. Thank you for the amazing content, Imo this channle should be bigger than The Infographics show because it's all real, solid and interesting history that isn't sugar coated to remove conflict and That is how we learn.

[@randied603]

Someone: I need help!! British: no Someone: but I have oil! British: what were you saying? Oh I was already here

[@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus]

Cringe comment tbh

[@Froz0nPh0enix]

Based

[@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus]

@@Froz0nPh0enix cringe

[@Froz0nPh0enix]

@@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus friendly fire

[@shimm5652]

Along with the USA remember that they want to help 😉to steal lol

[@trevorslinkard31]

Epic! I’m hoping you guys will cover a similar story about Private Sammy Davis; the US Army Artillery operator who held off a battalion of NVA with a howitzer and a machine gun to save his friends. Good Medal of Honor story.

[@Brecconable]

I checked that out, that MOH was definitely well deserved.

[@trevorslinkard31]

@@Brecconable I’ve been badgering Simple History to cover that rather unknown story. I found the old interview he did discussing his life story and that terrifying night when he was 19 years old. It’s a battle worthy of a movie script like Master Sergeant Roy Benevidez

[@trevorslinkard31]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5-ap6Gij8h0rJY It’s a long interview, but the story is compelling.

[@zacharywong1042]

He deserved the medal of honor but similarly Sargeant LabaLaba deserved the Victoria Cross ... rest in peace Sir

[@The_Lost_Yet_Found]

Thank you for doing this... Was waiting for it for a long time

[@wildremiofwater...9086]

These get better and better every time you upload keep up the the great work!

[@GoldcatGaming7889]

Thank for history and cool topics thank you! Love your vids.

[@ulsterinfidel9897]

Labba Labba a remarkable soldier within the Royal Irish Regiments history🇬🇧🇫🇯 Fallagh A Ballagh

[@tee1up785]

I just found this channel tonight. Great stuff! You have a new SUB!

[@savagejx1]

I absolutely love these stories. You dont hear about them often enough.

[@billlawrence8520]

I’m a Yank, but if Labba’s courage and skill doesn’t merit the VC, hard to imagine what does .

[@balls9420]

If the VC wasn't handed out left and right in the 19th century, then many more in the 20th century who did more, would have received one. Or just not use only metal from a Russian cannon to make VCs.

[@danielkrcmar5395]

@@balls9420 Russian guns isn't it? From the Crimean War?

[@balls9420]

@@danielkrcmar5395 Your right. Sorry about that!

[@danielkrcmar5395]

@@balls9420 Understandable, we've taken many a cannon from the French ove the years. The four lions at the base of Nelsons Column are made from French naval cannons.

[@fiv3passion968]

Maybe he isn't white enough to meet the criteria? 🤷

[@Rojomanzana438]

More can be read in detail about the battle in the book '' Soldier I'' by Pete Winner.

[@beerthug]

You beat me to it, lol...I remember that book from around 18-19ish. Back when they all had alias's and blacked out faces, now they just shake their heads at their American 'counterparts' racing each other to be on the daytime talkshow circuit.

[@beerthug]

I remember reading the book, 'Soldier I' over 30some years ago and just being awestruck at the odds, time frame, and fighting spirit of those daring few!

[@nbjnr22b51]

soldier i 2010 12 years ago

[@PSYCHOxFROST]

"Sir,there's 300 of them and 9 of us" "So it will be a fair fight"

[@coffeemaiden7915]

Previous to the narrator mentioning that Labba only was mentioned in dispatches I thought “he obviously received the Victoria cross” and was quite funny to then know that my subsequent disbelief was also shared among his colleagues.

[@williamjosephburns1504]

*I wonder if this "Captain Keeli" and his group were the inspiration for the "Clone Captain Keeli" on Ryloth from The Clone Wars.* *Thanks lots for the visitation to this record in History.*

[@ryantran9241]

Most likely, The Clone Wars series is known to take inspiration from real life such as U-Tapao in Thailand -> Utapau

[@CaptainAnimation777]

That exactly what I was thinking

[@humanperson4670]

It definitely was an inspiration, because similarly him and his soldiers were defending a battle seemingly unwinable and ended up successful in their goal, though the real life battle didn’t have 100% casualties

[@sixhundredandfive7123]

You still always add that moment of silence at the end of every video and have my utmost respect.

[@CaptainCooper144]

Loved the vid never knew a lot of this stuff if it weren’t for you guys

[@anuar143]

SAS units are the closest that we have in real life to Space Marines

[@tesfatesfaye6262]

Close but I think the SBS takes the cake

[@tompiper9276]

WTF is a 'Space Marine'?

[@koolman9141]

Nope Air Force ravens are the closest thing to a space marine.

[@sajadhoxhaj6603]

@@tompiper9276 if he is referring the warhammer 40k universe "space marines" are some biologically enhanced super elite soldiers who fight against overwhelming odds and make epic last stands

[@tompiper9276]

@@sajadhoxhaj6603 of course.... Obviously.

[@abathurx9500]

I actually remember having an SAS book given to me for my 17th birthday, and one of the stories I read about was this one. the fact that this one man single-handedly manned that huge gun was impressive, as was his tenacity. Thank you for bringing this story to youtube @Simple History

[@beerthug]

Soldier, I. ?

[@Prefix1998]

The job of the medic is concerning their comrade's health and lives. And sometimes it is that concern that kills them. I have great respect to all army medics that go above and beyond to save lives during combat.

[@LichsuhoathinhDrabattle]

Amazing video, the quality of the animation only gets better everytime! 💗🤞✨

[@paulgeorge7557]

This is one of your best stories you told

[@edwxrdfn]

Bro it posted 2 minutes ago

[@danskrr]

Great video as always, Simple History! Keep up the good work!

[@BayernSupremacy]

This video was 1 minutes ago, this comment was posted 40 seconds ago

[@johnjoeward3447]

@@BayernSupremacy he don't no what he is on bout bro dog is on drugs fam

[@Trav12ss]

@@BayernSupremacy hes obviously watching at 5000x speed

[@oliversherman2414]

I love your channel keep up the great stuff!!

[@WAZOOMA]

love that the drawing of the SUltan guy was so detailed but he just had just dots for eyes, dead, emotionless eyes

[@Mly92yt]

Better phrases is this is the "Rorke's Drift of SAS" .

[@1Loftwing1]

Yeah

[@cpat1068]

As an American who had no idea about this I appreciate you truly a group of badass men

[@tompiper9276]

Not badass.... Just totally professional.

[@Skadi609]

@@tompiper9276 Not mutually exclusive

[@Thomas-rl9xd]

Please do a video on the battle of Delville wood. As a South African it would be truly amazing to see our troops remembered on this channel. Thank you..

[@ernestweaver9720]

Never heard about this. Absolute incredible bravery.

[@hardcoregamingdk]

since you have covered multiple of these kind of battles it would also be interesting to see you cover what happened in bosnia under operation bøllebank. I dont think many people outside scandinavia really knows about it

[@RickyDickyDooDahGrimes5217]

That firefight was actually sick, when all of the SAS reinforcements came in with all the Hueys and the air strike from the planes, that’s when it looked like a movie scene but from a real life story, this was a well made video 👍👍

[@jeromeignacio4495]

best war review channel I really love Simple history 👍

[@Chino56751]

Laba truly was an army of one. And Takavesi was a boss as well

[@rorkeslayer3925]

I love the little COD BO reference at the start!

[@alexanderleach3365]

THis battle lives up to the SAS motto: 'Who Dares Wins!'

[@Broadshore]

Labba was a Fiji Warrior till the end and Rokotavo would of been PROUD!

[@jimbob4447]

The Navy Seals wish they were half as good as the SAS.

[@mrnoname_2193]

Sas wish they were half as good as our d boys

[@hogg8888]

Calm down with that childish bollocks

[@johnrandolph1989]

And most people only remember the SAS for the embassy siege.😎

[@therewaswith186]

And killing innocent Irish

[@blitzenproductions2846]

considering it was so public and first official operation since ww2 its easy to see why

[@Deaglan753]

I mean the less the public knows about SAS missions the better they can operate

[@FireFlanker1]

I remember them from ww2 and Captain Price

[@Vulpes10]

@@Deaglan753 Agree, there are way too many people giving interviews and writing books, everyone wants to be an author.

[@mn_rifleman]

A legendary feat indeed.

[@akboy6422]

Please do more of these videos I really like these videos

[@jaynuya2140]

Waited 3 yrs to be even heard about ... these men are legends

[@Longtack55]

Many Fijian soldiers in UN operations. I was fortunate to train with them in 1972 in Fiji as an infantryman in 2RNZIR.

[@unifiedhorizons2663]

Press F for respect for the feji man who went mega Chad on those tarries solos

[@JahansGanes]

Great episode, reminds me of Battle of City Hall

[@julesbenedictcatalan4904]

Great historical video mate, can you make a video about the Battle of Tirad Pass?

[@felixc.3444]

The same guys that put down a prison riot and had enough time for second morning breakfast. These guys don't play around

[@beerthug]

Didn't even bother to change out of his Levi blue jeans, LOL!

[@felixc.3444]

@@beerthug these mfs got their priorities and fashion sense on point

[@apaiatadurusolo2396]

Labalaba and Sekonaia is a hero and a legend in our country of FIJI 🇫🇯 WE WILL REMEBER👊

[@petestrong7434]

Absolutely the maddest lads out there 🤘

[@DwayneDeveaux1204]

Man fought bravely to the end, gave his life and his reward. He's mentioned in despatches.

[@earopooptubeofkpoca]

This is the cineamatic 🗿 SAS moment.

[@janiceduke1205]

“Who Dares Wins”. That’s it! Nothing more!

[@nikren6088]

Great story, first story of war I read. Catapulted my journey.

[@HuziharaFushi]

That introduction info bar censor in the intro reminisces of Black Ops. Nice video!

[@edo2999]

What a battle!

[@alessandrocanale6189]

This is how the uk do action love the uk from italy 🇮🇹❤️🇬🇧

[@garrynelson8495]

My father was visiting his father shortly before this happened and met Labba and his literally just told me about this I am humbled at the bravery of these men

[@Kz-up]

As a Young Fijian man myself I look up to Mr Labalaba I first heard of his story when I was 7 on a documentary about the SAS in Oman I was fascinated by him and Mr Takavesi Bravery. It has now inspired me to serve in The British Army once I reach the age of enlistment 🇬🇧🫱🏻‍🫲🏾🇫🇯

[@makeasylumsgreatagain864]

He should have received the VC,and good luck with your future in the British army, thank you for your future service. From a grateful British guy 👍

[@sashimi879]

I advice you not to sell your body to the government

[@robbabcock_]

What a ferocious battle!

[@ThatGuy-nc6wg]

Very interesting. Do you think you could do a video on the Rhodesian Bush War?

[@jamieclinnick8086]

Seriously. How TF did that action not garner a Victoria Cross award? Fucking bullshit. That Fijian soldier was a legend!!!

[@Stu-SB]

I'm reading a great book on the S.A.S just now.. Soldier "I". Just started the Mirbat chapter. This fella was there with Labalaba. Terrific read.