Chris Ryan: The Day I Knew My Time in the SAS Was Over

[@paulholloway1447]

Thanks for your time service Chris. Real soldier.

[@seanhastings4432]

“I can’t say I had PTSD” and my “behavior changed somewhat” is British for “I definitely had PTSD, it impacted my life tremendously.”

[@ianwalkden3024]

Totally agree with that, the hardest thing to do is to admit it to yourself.

[@Abefroman-lq3md]

Bollocks.

[@robertdunlap4975]

Cheers for the British talent for understatement.

[@richardstokes3625]

Most British men do this. I’m the same and I imagine most men from other countries are. It’s a shame really.

[@risingstorm4239]

100% the shit we say

[@pauldoyle2708]

Humble guy. Great speaker. Great role model. Thank you Chris.

[@majortakleef8445]

Much better than “McNab”

[@titaniumquarrion9838]

Humble? Maybe you haven't learned about the absolutely disgraceful gross exaggerations and outright lies told by him and "McNab" about the B20 mission?

[@jim.franklin]

I knew Rob Lyon when he was still in the Paras - what a great man and inspiration to be around, he was a great loss to when he was killed in that unfortunate "accident". Like Chris Ryan, I attended some 19 funerals of friends and colleagues in the last 12 years of my service - I had attended only 4 funerals before that, and two were personal. The death of others, especially when they are so much younger than you, does hit home. Chris may say he does not have PTSD, but I do not see how you can do his job and not have it negatively impact you, with the best will in the world, and we can all deny it all we like, just being in a single fire fight will change you, doing it for a decade or more you cannot come out of it "clean". I have a lot of respect for Chris Ryan, for both his service and his novels, I do hope that secretly he has sought help to manage his memories so they do not manage him - even the toughest of us have limits.

[@percyveer2355]

fascinating insight. one story about this guy i remember from the B20 books. when they came under attack from the Iraqis, they fled, dumping their bergens. after a few yards, this guy stopped and went back to his bergen. when he rejoined the rest of the guys they asked why he went back to his bergen. he said his wife had given him a hip flask and it was in his bergen, if he lost it she'd kill him. different breed these guys.

[@jsmith8646]

I would love to have 1/1000 of Chris Ryans resilience, what a legend!. Thanks for bringing us that interview Jack Carr.

[@Elfin4]

Chris always amazes me how he comes across as a very humble, intelligent person whilst deep down an elite soldier. His escape in the first Gulf war was a testament to his strength and the SAS training. Proud to have these British guys who visit those dark places and confront the terror to protect our freedoms.

[@gavinjames7205]

His escape is nothing short of superhuman. Insane

[@anthonybrett3900]

@@gavinjames7205 and mostly fiction, but yes the distance he covered was incredible

[@gavinjames7205]

@@anthonybrett3900 which bit is fiction? I've only really heard him speak about what happened. Not had it from a book

[@anthonybrett3900]

@@gavinjames7205 McNabb's book and Ryan's book have been largely disowned by the SF community and debunked by MOD and independent historians. There are at least two documentaries that do this in detail, including one that actually walks the battlefield where they claimed to have fought and inflicted massive numbers of casualties. They interview locals who were there and remember it. The blame for the patrol's failings, rather than resting with the patrol commander, was also placed on men who can't defend themselves, because they're dead. Ryan's tales of derring do and knifing sentries have been described as totally contra to what a SF soldier desperately on E+E would do, but not if he was trying to sell books. It's a hell of story without the bullshit.

[@shaunmcmillan6791]

@@anthonybrett3900the guy that walked the route was a former RSM at 22 and he spoke to loads of eyewitnesses…. Great documentary

[@Smatnm]

My sister was working at a big book supplier and Chris came to sign a load of copies his new book….she asked what I’d want written in it, so I asked for “I wish I could be like you.” Chris did it……but added a question mark 🤣. Still got it.

[@jamescunningham1973]

I knew Fergie a little,good man,very quiet and unassuming,he was 1Para Pathfinders originally

[@Jay-gr9ij]

God bless mate

[@NahBroUK]

Ferg

[@jamescunningham1973]

@@NahBroUK you know Rob Rick?

[@joshjones8137]

Such a humble man full off intelligence and well spoken and he can also watch the light go out off your eyes if you ever messed with him a true hero and a tough man 💪🇬🇧

[@Ihavenofilter-12345]

This is a wonderful piece. Eye opening to reality.

[@CiderHead]

Thank you for your service Chris. Upmost respect.

[@johnbmw550i]

PTSD comes in many different guises and shows in different ways, he was cut up losing a good friend and they are hard to make in the first place, so impact was strong, it's not a weakness. I think from my past I know just how bad it can be losing a mate who goes the full hog with you, yes it fecked me up for a while, but time is a healer. Good luck to chis for seeing the light.

[@markpattison6031]

Never heard him talk before, seems like a very down to earth guy.

[@RansomeDavis]

ive never yet seen one SAS guy that wasnt humble and down to earth, yet former seals haha well lets just say god doesnt think hes a seal. 😂

[@mike747436]

Smart guy. Did his duty as a young man, then realised that it's a numbers game and the older you get, the fewer numbers you have to play with. Respect for his bravery and his decision-making.

[@RansomeDavis]

good way of putting it, they are indeed a different breed of men arnt they.

[@Cdr_Mansfield_Cumming]

It’s amazing to hear the number of casualties when there were no wars going on. You can only imagine the jobs they do that no one hears about?

[@Heresy1987]

They always downplay any casualties suffered, bad for morale and propaganda you see. In the north of Ireland when the SAS were hit or ambushed (Cappagh 1990 being one such notable incident) they later said the soldiers died in a car accident in Germany or just put them back down to their original regiment. The Cappagh incident being particularly telling, as the British government with it's localised militia in the RUC just basically said to the local populace that the two bodies laying dead in the street were "figments of your imagination".

[@TrevorCoult_MC]

Great guest, highly respected Operator 🙌🏻

[@Gearparadummies]

Chris wrote "Strike Back" and "The One that Got Away" and I cannot be grateful enough for that.

[@10Lav]

Check out "Stand by, stand by". Good read, too.

[@JM1919MJ]

“The one that got away” is a brilliant book

[@hondomclean6759]

He also did a TV show called ultimate force.

[@Gearparadummies]

@@hondomclean6759 Seen it. Given how small their budget was, it wasn't half bad. But it has nothing on the first four seasons of Strike Back.

[@Ste-_.]

@@hondomclean6759he was basically a cameo, he had about 2 lines in 1 episode and drove a coach with a bizarre doctors white coat over his jet black tactical gear that was bursting out of the coat….pulled up next to the bank so the robbers could see his earpiece and that was it. 😂😂

[@5pintwonder869]

Could listen to him all day what a bloke 👌

[@SnakePliskin762]

great interview,thanks colin

[@simonhinchliffe8228]

You guys are amazing, at end of the dqy where all still human not immune to everything

[@jimmyboy131]

I've never heard from Chris but I read his book The one that got away, many years ago. It was tragic but insightful at the same time.

[@andrewharrison7767]

read the geordie sharp 4 books - well worth your time

[@donnyazoff980]

I loved reading The One That Got Away but it’s been suggested quite a bit in the book was significantly embellished.

[@patrickbarrett5650]

Jack Carr, one of the very best SF interviewers.

[@Frogman125]

People don't realize the intimacy of the relationships you develop with team mates. It is a family. Death is a reality. Coming to terms is hard at times. Injuries, time after time, wear you down. Add it all up, it can have a big impact on you, sometimes not manifesting itself for years. Compadres, stay strong, get help if you need it. reach out to former team mates.

[@stevenmoses5807]

You become a family

[@hennies9509]

That is why you have so many test you write and interviews to determine your personality, if you are a A or B etc type of personality. They have all the records and know exactly today what works to be an Operator.

[@Frogman125]

@@hennies9509 I don't completely buy off on personality tests. There are so many one offs out there. I have served with the entire spectrum of personalities. The interesting thing I've observed is the segue of going from operating back to normalcy. Some do it well, others not so much.

[@BG-ef8sk]

Need regular Sunday uploads again!

[@Matt-uj6jm]

Great video Cheers Chris Scottish veteran 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@stevenmoses5807]

All chris ryans books are fantastic. .as are andy mcnabs

[@TATCHIWONG]

We all adore you...Chris... A genuine and pragmatic trooper....To strive...to serve...and not to yield....Bravo Two Zero should go with vehicles....too much load on bargains. ..😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Not_A_Paranoid_Android]

I think the world needs people like Chris Ryan to ‘redefine’ what being male and strong really is. His books could be a great tool to young men who are looking for some validation on being young and male because they’ve had a tough time of it recently.

[@johnbradley9662]

Met Chris at a book signing many years ago, really nice down to earth guy …

[@andreedowns4561]

Chris, you are the SAS....Heart, Mind and Soul...❤...You don't have to identify yourself...come on...to anybody...respect.....

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

When a highly trained soldier dies it’s a tragedy on so many levels

[@getafix2325]

Depends. Are they blind idiots who think guns are cool and war is fun. Most army's are just corporate tools for a few elites that don't give a shit about the population.

[@HansSherman]

Is it? That the job

[@Niallistical]

@@HansSherman That's the job of conscripts. The job of the soldier is to fight for corporations under the guise of freedom and patriotism.

[@HansSherman]

@@Niallistical you’re homeschooled clearly

[@dekuknight2058]

Unfortunately he is not wrong, War is a Racket.

[@robertrogers-px2lm]

Mr Ryan absolute legend

[@andynjw1163]

Had the pleasure of meeting him in Newcastle.

[@rockyrowlands3652]

Served with his brother Geordie, in 2 para. Excellent soldier, good laugh and great guy.

[@TheJpf79]

"We're doing this as a job" Thats the UK military in a phrase, they're doing a serious job and it needs to be done, they're not joining up to "Be a badass" and to be a war hero and get film made about them, they're doing a serious job.

[@Bravo-30]

I knew a lad who joined same regiment as me Royal Anglians in 81. He came from a broken family was beaten every day by an evil step father until he left for the Army. He wanted a family he never had and strongly believed he would get that. Sadly he was beaten every night by 3 A Coy stalwarts sometimes waking up with tables and the old bumper on his head. He spoke to me after 6 months of this ( by the way he tried taking his life I stopped him) he said How can I stop this what have I done. I said First you’ve done nothing but you need to hit the ringleader hard and fast it’ll stop then. Sadly he didn’t because I never got the chance to stop the second attempt to take his life. He was actually a switched on soldier very good in the field but we had a small gang that beat the shit out of young soldiers coming into the company. I decided I’m leaving after witnessing that and went specialised and the onto government.

[@adrianlydiate7197]

How sad 😢

[@Retired-Tom]

So true on so many levels

[@Pompadourandy2461]

Which Bn was you mate

[@Mathew-z6u]

Wow could have lost an excellent soldier so early in his career due to poorly promoted bullies he's gone now but his service stands it's amazing where these sas men come from he sounds like he was weak in his training regiment then just got a grip and fecking owned it good on him and good on you recognising potential/ being his mate

[@dustinrobinson58]

It was a big thing in the 80's and early 90's.If the young recruits of today had to go through half of the shit we did I don't think there'd be many left.

[@A.Mardle]

"Chris Ryan" performed an amazing feat of endurance, resilience and initiative with his tab to Syria. I have profound respect and admiration for his escape through enemy territory. It's a pity he destroyed his own reputation with a spiteful and dishonest book. The simple truth, without cowardly personal attacks on dead colleagues and lurid embellishments like cutting a sentry's throat with a Swiss army knife, would have made a much better read - and might even have become one of the classic accounts of special forces operations.

[@igotsome4526]

Colin is a good man. Hes genuine enough.

[@wilco148]

hmmmmm

[@piyushtripathi-r4q]

Thanks!!

[@weidles]

He tells the truth, about the SAS.

[@blip98]

If you are serving right now and have not read "The one that got away" it's a must read!

[@YARROWS9]

Chris is a legend, and Hero. What a life he has led. Colin McClaughlan would be a brilliant interview Jack. Just ask Chris himself.

[@Mountianlions69]

Every morning at my place of work, when I was in the military, three land rovers full of long haired, bearded men would step out and examine a Chinook and some new kit that was sat ready for them. My Sgt at the time wasn't to happy about the fact that they'd "park anywhere they wanted" and was going to confront them about the issue until I let him know who these guys were. Should have seen his face, priceless.

[@freakybeaky1]

Swanning about like tier 1.

[@julianb9366]

Sounds like a horrifying groundhog day existence that.

[@issimondias]

That’s worrying, that he’d got to the rank of Sgt without questioning this daily occurrence, and that you were the only one who knew what was going on.

[@Mountianlions69]

@issimondias he was Sgt rank when was posted in, a select few of us knew of the daily occurrence.

[@issimondias]

@@Mountianlions69 A daily occurrence?

[@Ste-_.]

I’m sure it was ant Middleton who once said more SAS/SBS troopers are killed in training than combat. 😳

[@Wolfie565]

SF are true life heroes. I am ex military and have massive respect for them!

[@hupra72]

I served with his brother in 2 PARA. His brother is a pretty humble guy and never really spoke about Chris. Whether he found it awkward or not, i don't know but he never lived off his brother fame. Not to mention, the brother could run like a Cheetah.

[@leobrown6875]

I sold tiles to chris when he lived in Newcastle-upon-Tyne nice bloke

[@DannyB497]

where is the full ep has it been released yet 😊

[@hennies9509]

In South Africa the rest of the world had to define and tell us medically what PTSD was with our war in Angola as it was just normal for South Africans to be that way. Crazy when it comes fighting and drink a lot. Nothing brandy and whiskey plus some beers and barbecue could not cure..

[@russelldavis8415]

There comes a point when you have got to admit that you are just too old to do the job, the mind might be telling you your still 25 yrs old but the body is telling you its 50. Not only putting yourself at risk, but those around you too.

[@JDFuckinB]

You’d be surprised out how capable a disciplined 50 year old is.

[@leeweesquee]

The Quiet Professional

[@simoncrewe5625]

Top man

[@Leaderologist]

I coordinated the casevac of Fergus Rennie from Gorazde and led the rest of the team on their past the guards on their exfil.

[@Gdhsusk]

Great actor. How’s Vinnie going? Remember him?

[@owlangel7234]

Wise descision

[@df9177]

Think the true story is a little different about why he left. They were all jumping on the book publishing after Stevie, even the RSM at the time was impossible to pin down to sign a bit of paper as he was on his last few months, and then a book comes out!! to What Mr C did on that op was one hell of a tab but slagged off his mates who didn't make it back and who were more experienced than he was, and used their real name in his book when he hides behind the name Chris. REspect to Vince

[@carldowd406]

Good broadcast mate, remember you guys from 23 in the summer of 83. Only my opinion Chris but GQ 360s were a pretty good early day Rig I thought. I had a Mal on my 3rd jump and everything worked perfectly, in fact I hit the centre of the DZ (Shade Tree) on the round reserve, likely a CARP release from fat Albert. So if you don't mind me asking? What went wrong for you to sustain injury?

[@jamiedanieltaylor]

Colin is a nice guy I have met him on a number of occasions. But I'm not sure just how good the terms were with the regiment on leaving. The Bravo Two Zero account did not match the truth. You need to see the Michael Asher's (former Para pathfinder and SAS) investigation, when he followed the steps of the patrol some years later. It's called the Real SAS story, and it's worth a watch. It pretty much proves that the report was massively fabricated by Ryan and McNab. He interviews people who were there and remember the patrol, he also interviews the Regimental Sergeant Major (Peter Ratcliff) of 22 SAS of the time of the operation. It's an eye opener! It also disappoints the credibility of the individuals involved. They were hero's, but in fact were just great story tellers! The Real Bravo Two Zero In 2000, Asher was commissioned to go to Iraq with a film-crew to investigate discrepancies between the books Bravo Two Zero by 'Andy McNab' and The One That Got Away by 'Chris Ryan' - members of the SAS patrol Bravo Two Zero in the first Gulf War of 1990. One of Asher's aims was to discover the truth about Sgt. Vince Phillips, who had died during the operation and had been blamed for its failure. The book Bravo Two Zero, billed as 'a true story of the SAS in action' sold over 1.7 million copies. Following in the patrol's footsteps in the Iraqi desert, speaking to eye-witnesses in Arabic, Asher's discoveries suggested that much of the material in both books was fabricated, and that, in particular, there was no evidence that the patrol had killed any Iraqi troops.[17] Asher also found direct evidence from eye-witnesses to show that Vince Phillips was not a coward and was not responsible for what went wrong. Phillips' family, who had suffered "11 years of torture" due to the calumnies poured on him by 'McNab' and 'Ryan', received an official letter of exoneration from the MOD as a result of Asher's work.[18] Asher's book The Real Bravo Two Zero and his documentary of the same name caused a storm of controversy.[19] The book reached No 5 in the Sunday Times best-seller charts in both hardback and paperback. Michael Asher's documentary, the real story of Bravo Two Zero is available on KZbin, and currently has 701,000 views - www.bing.com/videos/search?q=the+real+bravo+two+zero&qpvt=the+real+bravo+two+zero&FORM=VDRE

[@Saltybuher]

Tbh Vince Phillips got hypothermia which fucked his judgement. He was not a coward and neither Mcnab or Ryan ever said he was.

[@jablot5054]

Because he didn't want to be prosecuted for murder.

[@vanlifenomad]

C is a great guy

[@ianjarrett2724]

I bet he took on The Ulster Provisionals, too, as part of his service.

[@tedandrews405]

We are justly proud of our special forces.But we should always bear in mind that some of them pay the ultimate price on our behalf.

[@Heresy1987]

They volunteer for that role. No one forces them to do it. They know the risks that come with such a lifestyle. It might do people well, yourself included, to unpack the twaddle that you're fed about special forces. The regiment is currently being investigated, again, for war crimes/crimes against humanity in sovereign countries like Afghanistan and Iraq. It's been in the news recently that they've been executing civilians and unarmed combatants held captive by them. This isnt unique to those areas of deployment and they've killed civilians in lots of other places around the world, Ireland included of course! Killing for imperialism, colonialism and oil doesnt make anyone a hero. It just puts you in the bracket of being a gullible fool doing a rich mans dirty work.

[@BlossomField91]

@@Heresy1987 It's not politically correct to say but you're right. Post-WW2 (and pre-WW2 for that matter), most of the wars and conflicts the UK has been involved in have been immoral/unjustified. National Service ended in 1960 so everyone who's joined since then has made the choice. If you joined up post March 2003 (for example), you can't pretend you didn't know what you were getting yourself into, and indeed we know there are many who joined for that reason. The public has this cognitive dissonance where they'll claim to be against XYZ war, loathe the politicians who start the war, but then pat a lad on the back when he's joining the Army. In my experience most ex servicemen, especially those who served for a long time, are raging neocon bellends who support every war anyway. The public will also excuse almost any war crime committed by a "hero" - there are no shortage of Bloody Sunday apologists, Alexander Blackman apologists, etc.

[@andrewclark891]

There's so much out there, what is actually true? Andy McNabb's book was shown to have serious question marks in relation to truth and accuracy. Any SAS books published I don't read because there not true

[@jamesward9372]

His escape to Syria was a remarkable feat, mind and determination overcoming crippling conditions. I only wish they (Ryan,McNabb & Co) eventually open up on what really transpired. If not for themselves for the ‘three that didn’t get away’. Doco by M Asher “The Real Bravo Two Zero’ on Utube describes a total cock up from the start to go with enemy fatalities reported (200+ KIA) its fantasyland.

[@jasonga]

I did my share and it completely fucked me up!! 26 years later I’m doing alright but it wasn’t easy!!!

[@juansantana8448]

My guard dogs also submitted their resignation, saying they were tired of chewing on innocent people that just happened to go by. This organization has nothing to do with defending motherland and all that jazz, and more with "defending - actually stealing and maiming" on behalf of the oligarchs.

[@rocky76dude7]

Leaving the standing army lackey squad

[@mythgreatbritain5634]

Was it when he slagged his mates off in his book?

[@austingode]

I knew one of Fergs brothers very well …… a very bad time

[@sterlingarcher857]

"Hello Mr Partridge"

[@simonheed7964]

I don't believe any comment could do justice to this human being

[@bernardgo2225]

BRAVO TWO ZERO♠️

[@StephenJohns-h6t]

He shouldn't of slagged off his dead mates in his book.

[@paulcraigen5284]

He's been proven to be a huge liar, that's all I'm saying, don't believe what he says

[@22WDW]

And that's what? 🧐

[@darrenphillips7099]

Was it because everyone kept calling you Chris Ryan but that’s not your name ( apparently )

[@shaundavenport621]

So Stavros was the second richest man in the world? Who was the richest? Andy McNab?😅😅

[@stewartshreenan8256]

❤

[@WILLIAM1690WALES]

Being in the British Army infantry battalion, then commandos or parachute regiment for what you do and for what you can do is huge, but the pay is crap. The terrible terrible thing, but I believe you look after number one stay a British patriot but go where the money is good and I mean legal money with security with credible people around the world, particularly in the Middle East, so you can look after your wife. and your children🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

[@stephen2583]

Compare Chris Ryan to Andy McFibber and its like comparing night and day.

[@scottessery100]

at least he doesnt seem like a psychopath unlike andy mc nobb

[@r1bew42]

I'm from Newcastle. I know what Ryan is actually. He's not an honourable man.

[@rangerwhite5165]

Do tell. Without getting sued..

[@useruseruseruseruser790]

I’ve noticed a few people alluding to this. Perhaps it is true, the real ones aren’t the one you see on KZbin.

[@glennmeade2390]

What's being from the toon got to de with it ?

[@PeterC245]

His first book was a gross exaggeration, ,

[@TATCHIWONG]

I said Bergans again.....dudes...

[@TATCHIWONG]

Not bargains....silly Google....Bargains....these are rucksack....Do You Understand....😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@stevebarlow3154]

I think you mean 'Bergen'. The name comes from the Norwegian guy who first made them for the Norwegian Army. They were then picked up by the Royal Marines after their annual deployment to Norway. And then spread more widely into the British military.

[@A67255]

Don’t comment, you just make your ignorance shine out. It’s a Bergen not a bargain .

[@centurion1286]

Because he pissed himself and ran away, leaving his mates in the shit. Fact.

[@pyeitme508]

Ok

[@markgordon8681]

Is this the Walter Mitty exposed by Michael Asher?

[@gileskerr5699]

You can't call ex Sas a Walter Mitty FFS clear off

[@Tooligan2021helloyouTooligans]

That Michael Asher Documentary is a very good in depth look into what really happened, the 22 SAS RSM at the end says everything you need to know.

[@sonnysantana5454]

when ryan found out that their was more $$ in his consulting for follywood movies and writing war pulps

[@paulbaxter8651]

Served his country so entitled to do what he did. Twatish comment.

[@Bruce-1956]

He served his country to keep you safe so you can make moronic and insulting comments.

[@patriotunion7211]

And what exactly is wrong with that?

[@Leec_1972]

Of course he did do you expe t him to be too stupid to figure this out?

[@paulbromley6687]

Fame is a good reason to no longer be in SF, otherwise you are like the “ famous James Bond” it doesn’t pay to broadcast your mug all over the world news.

[@fraserconnell21]

🫡🇬🇧

[@RidleyHolmes-sr2tw]

Even though the UK has been downgraded to a Tier 2 military it's good to know the SAS is still strong.

[@thesheepman220]

Absolutely a load of rubbish tier 2 , now carry on playing with your Xbox

[@alanwales7817]

What an utter tool, spouting your uneducated garbage,

[@Leec_1972]

Does anyone pay you royalies for the "Tier System" you invented tthat they use?

[@RidleyHolmes-sr2tw]

@@Leec_1972 According to NATOs last assessment. The UK armed forces would run out of ammunition "in a few days" if called upon to fight The UK lacks the ability to defend its skies against the level of missile and drone strikes that Ukraine is enduring It would take five to 10 years for the army to be able to field a war-fighting division of some 25,000 to 30,000 troops backed by tanks, artillery and helicopters Some 30% of UK forces on high readiness are reservists who are unable to mobilise within NATO timelines - "so we'd turn up under strength" The majority of the army's fleet of armoured vehicles, including tanks, was built between 30 to 60 years ago and full replacements are not due for years Not good.

[@MyScotty7]

😂

[@irishseven100]

A guy named Ryan fighting for the British is like a guy name Goldberg fighting for the SS.

[@stephenchappell7512]

You've obviously never heard of General O' Connor

[@MrD1981]

He’s real name is Colin Armstrong

[@LOCATION_REDACTED]

You don’t understand the demographic makeup of the Isles. It’s not as simple as cowboys and indians.

[@pooooornopigeon]

And they say Da Irish is Tick.......

[@Leec_1972]

You obviously never heard of Emil Maurice.

[@Nautilus1972]

SAS 0 South Armagh Farmers 123

[@Abefroman-lq3md]

You are loathsome filth And we beat You Republican cowards! 🇬🇧 Bobby Sands, slimmer Of the year 1982!!!!

[@humansnotrobots]

SAS 8 East Tyrone Brigade 0

[@murdock6450]

You realised you was nothing more than a murderer?

[@tonyhall395]

Great down to earth guy, he is very humble and a true Gentleman. Great writer too.

[@ajlfc4426]

I always think of them brave British soldiers in world war 1 stuck in them trenches with no food no water limbs blown off etc etc in the depths of real hell an not one of them came home an complained or used the PTSD phrase.. they just kept themselves to themselves.. real humble gentleman an absolute credit to themselves and god bless each and every one of them.. war is war it is not eating ice cream in the park…. You all know exactly what you’re signing up for … so don’t come home and start complaining about it …

[@stevebarlow3154]

It was called 'shell shock' at the time and many veterans of WW1 suffered from it. Many were severely mentally incapacitated by it.

[@terryevans2411]

Tough guy

[@freakybeaky1]

@@terryevans2411 It’s a point - although all should be looked after and not ashamed on any way to come forward and be positive about doing so. Has been argued about how much is invested - protection levels . Lots of other troops advancing to contact with consequences but there is a lot to be wary of and lonely from other roles I bet. Easily disowned??

[@A.Mardle]

*Stuck in the trenches with no food and water?* The infantry did short rotations through frontline and then reserve trenches, with the majority of their time spent resting, training or working in the rear zone. If they didn't get food and water, they couldn't have soldiered. Plenty came home with PTSD (shellshock or neuralgia) and either struggled at work or scraped an existence on meagre disability pensions.

[@seanmeehan-js5kh]

They leave to become celebrities 😂😂😂

[@rasputin5746]

Yup 😂

[@richardn2129]

Just like the page 3 girls that kissed and told. Christopher need keep his lips closed.