In the Falklands with 2 Para

2nd Battalion, the Parachute Regiment - also known as 2 Para - was the only land force unit to fight in two battles during the Falklands War (1982).
One of these was Goose Green, the first major land engagement of the war, which saw the commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel ‘H’ Jones, killed and awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross. The other was Wireless Ridge, which took place on the last night of the conflict and ended in the collapse of the Argentine Army.
Goose Green has since elicited much speculation. Was the plan flawed? Was the death of ‘H’ Jones avoidable? Did the battle need to be fought at all?
What was the mood of the battalion, weakened by many casualties, when it was committed to another battle at Wireless Ridge - under a new commanding officer?
And how did D Company - the third rifle company in 2 Para - come to terms in the closing moments, as they prepared to take the final objective of the war, with a horrific artillery barrage - from their own guns?
Philip Neame was in command of D Company during the Falklands War. In this talk, he will explore these questions and share his experiences of serving during the conflict.
Lieutenant Colonel Philip Neame MBE served for six years in the RAF Regiment and 20 years in the Parachute Regiment, leaving as a lieutenant colonel in 1994, shortly after commanding a TA battalion based in London.
He saw service in Oman during the Dhofar War in the early 1970s, Northern Ireland, and with Special Forces. In 1982, Phil led his company through a number of engagements against Argentinian forces during the Falklands War, at both the battles of Goose Green and Wireless Ridge, and was Mentioned in Despatches.
This video is a recording of a live conversation between Philip Neame and Dr Peter Johnston, originally streamed on 11 June 2021. This video marks Armed Forces Day 2022.
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[@MrCardinal1965]

What an outstanding Company Commander Phil Neame was, he really epitomises what leadership is all about. Also, a great recounting of his experiences during the Falklands conflict.

[@stevehanna4345]

Search out the story of the Falklands War on KZbin, he takes part in one of the programmes...It's actually film there. He comes across very well.

[@richardmason6263]

Interestingly enough Neame has a pretty rich family history. His father won the VC in WW1, became an army general and was captured in North Africa during WW2!

[@MrCardinal1965]

@@richardmason6263 Phil Neame did very well considering that weight of responsibility from his family legacy. Most people would be crushed under that level of responsibility.

[@mindyourownbusinessfatty]

Phil Neame was the only 2 Para company commander not to be rewarded with a medal.

[@callair123]

@@mindyourownbusinessfatty Why was this, do you think? He did get MiD though

[@SimDeck]

I purchased and read Phil Neames book. What an outstanding leader. Would have loved to have served under his command. Ex Green Jacket here.

[@markgibbons4938]

I could listen to Maj Phil Neame all day long. What a fantastic officer.

[@DonWan47]

Everything about this screams H was a micromanaging insecure poor leader. The award of the VC has been used to nullify any criticism but the reality is that he was a bad leader in battle.

[@onajourney2072]

Totally disagree, he was a Colonel for cripes sakes...they don't make someone a Colonel who isn't the best of the best to lead. He lead by example and paid the ultimate price.

[@DonWan47]

@@onajourney2072 He was a Lt Col and his poor battlefield management and leadership meant 2 Para were denied mission command. There was no flexibility in the plan and he micromanaged everything. At one point directing even section level engagements while ignoring his Coy Comdrs who were trying to use their initiative and exploit gains they’d made. He was quite frankly, a disaster.

[@onajourney2072]

@@DonWan47 Were you there?

[@DonWan47]

@@onajourney2072 I’ve been a soldier longer than him, saw more combat than him, and did more tours than him. Listen to what Neame and the others say. Jones failed to take advice from his coy comdrs, lost all momentum, lost the plot, lost his life. Had Keeble not taken over and Jones had remained in charge then he’d also have lost the battle. In fact many argue he had lost the battle and it was the remaining officers and soldiers who started a new fight and won.

[@onajourney2072]

@@DonWan47 This is not about you and unless you were there, which you weren't and were in direct contact with Lt. Col H Jones you don't have the full S.P. One cannot have the full picture otherwise. Now put the rest this ungrateful misunderstanding and disrespect of a national hero once and for all. His honours are fully merited, end of story. An ex-Spr 9 Para Sqn R.E.

[@MichaelKingsfordGray]

Thank you. Utterly fascinating, from the horse's mouth, as it were. And it utterly demolishes the current fad of referring to a fictional "patriarchy". These men fought and died for two female commanders: Queen Elizabeth II, and Margaret Thatcher.

[@Matt-uj6jm]

Visit Cpl Davy Hartmans family grave in Hamilton Scotland Dave has a marble marker there . Veteran Kings Own Scottish Borderers assaulted pioneer platoon.

[@benfrewin9926]

Absolute 1st class COY CO by all accounts..

[@Augh98-nt2zn]

What a pleasure to listen to. His book, Penal Company, is also worth reading.

[@simonmalin4970]

Awesome unit fought 2 battles down there

[@satanicboxer562]

Legendary men and peerless regiment.We are very fortunate to have men like these wearing the coveted maroon beret.I just hope political correctness doesn’t ruin the parachute regiment like it’s threatening others.I wonder if female recruits would have succeeded at Goose Green .That’s another argument though and one that unfairly deflects just how good these men are.The Argies weren’t trained nor good enough for any British regiment let alone the Paras.My chest fills with pride when I see these old pictures of victorious British soldiers carrying the beautiful Union Jack.The paras kicked the IRA’S ass too though they took casualties themselves without whining like the republicans.The IRA never bested the Paras in combat they just chose a cowards way and bombed them.Long live the mighty Parachute regiment and never forget all those many many great fallen men from all our much envied regiments!

[@vatsmith8759]

Fascinating history which deserves a far better presentation. Poor interviewer, poor sound and poor graphics.

[@francogasparotti3052]

incredible interview & insight by Phil Neame into his Battalions brave actions during the Falklands war.

[@bikenavbm1229]

What a honest humble guy, great to listen too thank you both.

[@peterfenton2750]

Outstanding brave brave men...many only 17/18 yrs old....

[@KeithWilliamMacHendry]

Great bloke & top interview, you would just give your all for Phil Neame in battle.

[@davidabbott5665]

the best major ever

[@TheOldParatrooperpodcast]

Interview with a Falklands veteran below 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

[@Jeffybonbon]

It was a bloody brave action and I salute the Paras but I still think GG could have been by passed Thompson was right the goal was Stanley

[@DonWan47]

He wasn’t given an option. He was ordered to capture Goose Green. An insane decision by the Tory government of the day.

[@karlv2876]

It was but H Jones didn't want all the bootnecks to have first choice of objectives !

[@Jeffybonbon]

I think the order to take GG was from London I think it was an error it could have been left to wither on the vine when stanley was taken @@karlv2876

[@Jeff-jo5ie]

The Sea Harriers won the war winning air superiority, without that we would have been smashed

[@GrumpyOldMan9]

If a bloke is talking 1% of the time, do you really need to show his head 100% of the time?

[@clp91009]

I believe Phil Neame joined the Paras from the RAF Regiment. Comes across as an exceptional leader.

[@MichaelKingsfordGray]

Anonymous coward. How dare you even comment on valour whilst cowering behind a fake name!

[@angelakerridge]

True and then after the Faulklands went on to become Lt Col of 10 Para.

[@onajourney2072]

He learnt the best leadership from the Paras though.

[@lucianoconte5328]

So good

[@marksimpson4258]

Brilliant stuff 👍 I love the fact he said "not what the school of infantry" would expect, I did my Brecon course with instruction from the NCOs that were on this attack, brilliant just brilliant, hard on us but I know why. Thanks to the para lads that got us on the ball.

[@DonWan47]

Your “Brecon course” Okay, pal. 😂

[@marksimpson4258]

@@DonWan47 errrr yes x 2 courses! Junior senior..... What's your point?

[@DonWan47]

@@marksimpson4258 your use of language is all wrong. Gives you away as a Walt.

[@marksimpson4258]

@@DonWan47 and you are? My use of language.... Is? Did you do the courses at Brecon? Ask me any question you like!

[@DonWan47]

@@marksimpson4258 “the courses” 😂 You keep giving yourself away.

[@nickmiller21]

You think curt in flat land

[@nickmiller21]

Cvrt

[@comara2011]

❤😊

[@Horriblebastad]

Incredible

[@CJB-]

"I think he must have had a pretty tough day" yeah I'll fking say so, he was machine gunned to death

[@Michael-fj5sh]

😂

[@RodriiiMi]

Malvinas 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@jbuckley2546]

Try telling that to 2 Para. Again.

[@RodriiiMi]

@@jbuckley2546 the f...??

[@MichaelKingsfordGray]

@@jbuckley2546 Anonymous coward!

[@jbuckley2546]

@@RodriiiMi the falklands....??

[@RodriiiMi]

@@jbuckley2546 the f you LOL

[@BAKEDPOTATOLARDYASS]

Phil comes across a great guy & a top soldier