Irish Army Ranger Wing & the Liberian Operation | January 2004

[@bytesback.]

That has to be the most perfect military operation. No shots fired, no one hurt, all hostages rescued and commanders captured.

[@catholicpriest2492]

Yeah it was similar with the SBS near margate a couple years back

[@anodezinc9667]

It's called luck of the Irish 😂😂

[@gabrielpalma1687]

Like a knife through butter

[@IDFVids]

Look up operation entebbe. Its mission impossible but in real life

[@DanielMak1234]

@@IDFVids I believe the Israeli Paras did suffer one casualty; IIRC it was the CO who was killed

[@youindeedsuck323]

The ultimate victory is to win without fighting. -Sun Tzu Good job to the Irish badasses holding it down respect from US

[@aaronhogue5943]

hey man that's a very good quote cheers from Ireland

[@raybrennan7851]

I’ve always loved that verse from the Art of war

[@stehfreejesseah7893]

American police are scratching their heads.

[@eoindee7007]

From an ex Irish reservist. Thank you. Respect back to you.

[@mccorkleee3375]

@@stehfreejesseah7893 You should be a comedian 😐🤦‍♂️

[@markmcnulty6944]

The Siege of Jadotville (1961) would be another great video on Ireland’s contribution to the United Nations. 155 Irish Peacekeepers held off a force of 3,000 mercenaries, who had air support. They killed 300 and wounded 1,000 while sustaining no deaths to their force over 3 days of battle. Eventually, after running out of ammo, they surrendered to the opposing force and were only recognised for their heroism in the early 2000s, after many of them had died.

[@residentelect]

@Al L Politics mate. Always comes down to politics. Just look how the British government, media, law firms and NGOs went after our lads once they returned from Iraq. Absolutely disgraceful.

[@nicalad4608]

They used every bullet twice, they picked up the shell casings put them in boxes loaded with explosives to make anti personal mines.

[@karlosdub]

That didnt really happen, they were however out of food and water, Pat Quinlan was a superb leader and soldier

[@desmonaghan460]

3 of my uncles were there in Jadotville, they all had passed away b4 I even new about, (I would of loved to talk to the three of them about it, sadly that chance I'll never get) not once had they ever spoke about it, my Dad said to me recently that they carried the shame of being called cowards there whole life, after the way the government treated them, after I learned all of that It changed me for life, on how I veiw the Irish government

[@thefightisalwaysfixed8890]

I used to work for a fella on the building sites that was at jadotville. That's all I know. He would never talk about it. I wouldn't blame him. I wouldn't tell a 16 year old one of the darkest moments in your life.

[@pureradio5655]

Nothing but respect for the Irish, love from the UK

[@eoindee7007]

Thank you my friend. Best wishes from an old Irish reservist.

[@user-jo4of6rr6b]

Thanks 🤝

[@fberry5482]

Huzzah a decent Brit.

[@NewHandle_]

✌

[@tommorrissey2149]

Love from Ireland brother 🇮🇪🤝🇬🇧

[@internetexplorer7143]

The Irish army is too underrated and they deserve more attention, well done Ireland. Major respect from China

[@michaelbellinger1363]

Another Special Operations unit that doesn't get enough notoriety and credit it deserves. I went to the US Army Ranger School with three of its members. They ran circles around other Ranger School students. I'm glad this operation was successful.

[@mapex1976]

@De Oppresso Libtard it was the SAS who originally trained the ARW in the eighties,their training,/selection regime to this day

[@brianmcdonagh9116]

@@mapex1976 That's not true, the original ARW cadre split into two groups with one group taking part in the Ranger school course in the United States while the other group took part in the Commando course in the UK. The original cadre took their experiences from these courses and designed their own course. They then began to cross train with EUSOF and other partner forces as well as taking part in CTF training courses annually. If you read the book "Shadow Warriors" it is well documented. No single unit "trained the ARW".

[@kevinbarry1888]

@@brianmcdonagh9116 the book any good? Read some reviews that it was mainly about the selection course(s) & training.

[@brianmcdonagh9116]

@@kevinbarry1888 it is good and there is lots of good info in it, however it is pretty much split into 2 halves, the first half being the training and equipment and how they have changed over time, and the second half being a run down of some of the missions they are known to have taken part in since their creation. I enjoyed reading it, and there was some humorous moments in it, especially to do with the struggle of trying to source equipment in the early days, but a lot of the info is already available on sites like Wikipedia or videos like this. The book just goes into slightly more detail and does away with a lot of the common speculations that many people have about the unit and their training and missions. It also does a good job of explaining how effective they have been in certain missions such as the deployment to East Timor and it's nice to have that extra knowledge of the small details after reading it. Just expect it to be closer to a history book than an American or British army style "first hand account of war" type of book.

[@charlesd3a]

@@mapex1976 the SAS Didnt train the ARW they did their training through the Ranger in the US in the 50s, 60s and later in the 70s up to then the ARW were called Rapid Reaction Units.

[@kaiserstiglitz6735]

So the Irish used up all their ammo and had to surrender with no Irish fatalities at Jadotville, then in Liberia they attacked a rebel force, not firing a single shot. They rescued ALL hostages and captured two commanders. That is next level operating. Well done on both.

[@slugdub101]

They used all their ammo, twice. Once to shoot with, and then to put in crates as frag bombs. Savage. .

[@arch758]

they didnt fire any shots, i like to imagine they just shouted REALLY loud in a typical Irish manner, and that scared the militants off.

[@gerardfallon2845]

I'll fight you up the town ya little fucker!

[@genericindianreyansh6520]

An ayytin'

[@Fergus-ns7cj]

mon mon mup, mout ta fuck lads

[@hpa2005]

:), and the militants are all "WTH?.....RUN AWAY!!"

[@SamsTechTips]

Geddup the yard ya bollix ya

[@mapex1976]

Thanks for the piece on the Irish ARW, one of their sniper teams took the honours at the international military games

[@stackedspud]

Yeah, 2018; the only sniper team to ever beat an American one at their own competition.

[@ianmacfarlane1241]

Liberians must have been extremely confused when they saw white troops flying a reversed Ivory Coast flag.🇮🇪✌️

[@jackfinlayevans3428]

Just hope the wind was going thr right direction

[@andrewwoodcock1194]

What a funny comment!

[@jason32742]

Lol

[@vanviccardi7553]

@@zarghamuddin9591 lmaoooo

[@arsenioprosser9197]

I’m Liberian and I have never heard about this but it’s was for a good cost

[@Jarod-sm5rf]

Love Ireland 🇮🇪 from Canada 🇨🇦 keep doing great work in peacekeeping.

[@user-jo4of6rr6b]

Thanks 🤝

[@randomuruk7230]

@MsMissy Actually Missy, you'll find that we're very kind to those who don't try and take our land, unlike our certain neighbor.

[@SimonSNB]

That's the irish way of doing things, don't even shoot, just walk towards the enemy. Fair play to them. Underrated bunch of lads

[@leninade1715]

This makes me proud to be part Irish. I nothing but respect for the Irish military as they use their force to help those in need.

[@jonathanfriel2533]

Was lucky enough to do a bit of Training with the Ranger wing, take my word for it, them lad's are the real deal!! Scary how well trained and switched on they are!

[@nbr1rckr]

No operation escapes your purview of special forces. Never would have suspected Irish special forces. Really, well done. I appreciate the relatively esoteric and eclectic topics you cover; it's not just another retelling of the big ops on this channel.

[@jimmyhillschin9987]

also the matter-of-fact, deadpan delivery. No exaggeration, which is so unusual in this world.

[@BruunMedia]

Ireland is the only country who every year since the founding of the U.N. committed its men and women soldiers to Peace Keeping duties around the world. Proud to be Irish.

[@Lassisvulgaris]

Norway has participated in about 100 UN missions in about 40 countries, so quite active, too.....

[@jazz322alllwaysswing]

Because no other nation is interested in the UN shit jobs.

[@shayhannon1873]

Amen!!

[@100Kakdela]

Not a single shot fired. True professionals. Love your content. Your narration is really what makes this channel great.

[@bighands69]

They just surprised a poorly trained terrorist group that ran away.

[@philipmulville8218]

@@bighands69 Not that simple.

[@bighands69]

@@philipmulville8218 It is that simple. The defending troops thought they were under major attack so they ran for the hills. It was a good strategic maneuver by the attacking force.

[@thedarquibus]

@@bighands69 Says the keyboard soldier.

[@bighands69]

@@thedarquibus It is what it is. They have no real experience of war.

[@lamb7780]

I remember bringing this up with a buddy of mine at the time and he scoffed at me and said "that was nothing, those guys are doing amazing stuff day in, day out over there and nobody knows about any of it." He couldn't tell me any that was going on but I would love to know, maybe in another 10 or 15 years I will be able to read about some of the greats things that my friend couldn't tell me about.

[@df006]

Yeah was reading ranger 22 by ray goggens today and he mentioned taking part in this, made it seem routine only mentioned it for half a paragraph.

[@FaithRox]

Well put it this way, they were in Mogadishu during Operation Gothic Serpent, operating in US camo. They took part in at least 1 combat mission alongside a partner force. I imagine they get alot of work down mixed in with partner forces, and let the partner take the credit.

[@antseanbheanbocht4993]

The Fianna were bands of young men (just out of fosterage) who patrolled their clans borders in old Ireland. Óglaigh basically means young warrior. Hence the name at the end. Fianóglach literaly meaning Young Warriors of the Fianna.

[@eoindee7007]

Oglaigh na hEireann abu! Proud to have served in the reserves.

[@thedarquibus]

Most men, even the sons of Kings had to join the Fianna for a few years to learn.

[@paulmccann447]

I remember being 15 or 16 at dereks funeral and not realising what was going on..the next year i joined up

[@liambeaver1544]

I was thinking of joining the army with the intention of joining the rangers can you tell me a bit about being in the irish army?

[@paulmccann447]

@@liambeaver1544 what i would say is joun the army with a career path on mind , but dont be dead set on it..tbh no harm in joining the reserves first and see if the life suits you..if you go full time be prepared for shite pay and conditions , ranger selection os ran every year but you have to be nominated/approved to go on it by your unit. Huge failure rate on

[@liambeaver1544]

@@paulmccann447 when can i join the reserves?

[@adriantoye]

@@liambeaver1544 when you're 17

[@adriantoye]

Paul was right about joining the reserves first to see if you would like army life. I spent a year with the reserves with the intention of applying for the regular army. Army life didn't suit me and I'm not ashamed to say it. In saying that if it's what you want to do go for it. What didn't work for me might work for you.

[@ardakolimsky7107]

I worked with these guys a few years ago (non-operational- battlefield medic). Incredibly professional and effective. I've worked with British and US special forces over the last 20 years. These guys were by far the most focused I encountered.

[@conorkelly2331]

That’s interesting, where did you work with them?

[@dizzyWLRD]

@@conorkelly2331 you actually believe him?

[@waynemurphy6708]

That's odd because these are neither British or American

[@jazz322alllwaysswing]

Proof of your claim ?

[@andrewlim9345]

Thanks for this video. Learned a good deal about the Irish rangers. The militia were bullies and cowards who backed down in the face of serious opponents.

[@gordonjamieson861]

Well done lads , I’m not surprised considering the history and bravery of Irish troops

[@resistireland694]

"Ireland's Tier 1 Boy's" Proud of the lad's ♥ Respect.

[@thebomb78]

The ARW are a great unit and very well respected in the SF community. 💪🏻🇮🇪

[@jmaccionn37]

Excellent video, well done. Ever considered the Siege of Jadotville as a video? Not special forces but one hell of an armed incident.

[@quarkyman1]

J Mac Cionn It is on Netflix.

[@doorcharge0]

I seriously love the fact that you're covering an op completed by my country's sf

[@petrolhead001]

Thanks for including the ARW in your videos!

[@df006]

Bit late but was just reading "RANGER 22" by Ray Goggins and he took part in this operation. Its an amazing read for anyone wondering

[@brianallen858]

They didn't fire a shot because they had Michael Collins ringing in their ears, there'll be no riddling bullets cost money...

[@trottheblackdog]

It helped that the rebels were little cowards

[@MrRugbylane]

@@trottheblackdog cowards with good judgement...

[@paddymac5161]

Alex Mulvihill no proof that pearse was gay .. he could easily have been A sexual

[@jonathancrawford4339]

@@paddymac5161 Shut up Paddy, he was a homosexual.

[@smeegymcbeegy3731]

@@jonathancrawford4339 and what?

[@clownfiesta8840]

Did some training with some rangers during ranger school here in the US, these guys are fucking scary good man. Serious professionals, worked with US and U.K. SF and man these guys just built different to them

[@dizzyWLRD]

No proof of them working with uksf

[@clownfiesta8840]

@@dizzyWLRD no, I’ve worked with UKSF buddy, got no idea if them boys worked with them

[@eoinmaguire6691]

Irish Ranger Wings do us proud👍🇮🇪

[@kenmooney66]

Well put together video thank you. (Irish Veteran)

[@thedarquibus]

Respect and my and my families thanks for your service.

[@bravepart]

I'd say that charge was something to behold. You know they executed it perfectly when they didn't have to fire a round 🤘

[@johnoconnell2446]

I understand that they took out all the guards without shooting. Hence the panic amongst the terrorists.

[@nonamesplease6288]

Great channel. I watch every new video that you release. One of the valuable things you do is highlight smaller countries special forces and their effectiveness and professionalism. When you think of spec ops you usually think SAS, SBS, Delta Force, SPEZNAZ. etc..., but very rarely other special forces units throughout the world.

[@rob03tt46]

Learned a lot from this. Thank you 🦾🇮🇪 I also to hope to join one day maybe

[@eoghannolan741]

Man as someone from Ireland, fucken hell definitely if you can try do more of this, we don't hear enough about these lads haha

[@themilldublin3889]

Ireland's Tier one operators. Proud to be Irish! 🇮🇪

[@jazz322alllwaysswing]

There actually a tier 2 unit

[@G.K92]

@@jazz322alllwaysswingtier one mate look it up

[@jackiebarren210]

Irish Special Forces don't live in a movie. They aren't glory hunters or idiots shouting "Go-Go-Go" like some. Their job is to do things in the most subtle and sophisticated way. That's what make them special.

[@mcdid22]

Excellent stuff. Love this channel. Keep it up. This content is amazing. Thank you so much for the work you put in👍

[@charlesd3a]

The Irish are held at the highest regard being one of the best trained armys in the world as a unit. Either in the Congo to the Lab.. whereever they have gone around the world. They are a small unit do Ireland proud. Its the calibar the strength of the Irish Nation and its peoples all around the world.

[@jazz322alllwaysswing]

Nothing what you said is true. The Irish military receive a bellow standard level of training. There used for UN peacekeeping jobs also referred to as shit jobs because no other nation wants to waste there man power on such pointless tasks.

[@archieseymour8175]

This is honestly one of the best KZbin channels going

[@kefamutuma7402]

You have 100% retention rate from my side. Watched every gem you've posted. Would love if you researched on Kenyan special forces missions and cover them here. They have specialized forces but most of their works are not known to the public.

[@its_cyfa5251]

Fianoglach

[@korneliusparker536]

Amazing videos!! Please do an episode on a JTF2 operation. Some are difficult to find but are worth exploring! Big love from Saskatchewan!

[@petesy03]

Of the 3464 congressional medals of honour won in the USA, 2021 were won by Irish or Irish descent, we can see why.

[@petesy03]

Raj Maj absolutely not, check Wikipedia

[@adriantoye]

@Raj Maj You've got some neck accusing people of making things up. I remember you from the last ARW video. You said you trained with the royal marines 🙄🙄 and 'heard' that a couple of ARW guys had trained with the royal marines and were crap. Just to recap, you are a 'trained' soldier who 'trained' at the same establishment as other special forces units and now here you are trolling KZbin videos on the Army Ranger Wing whom you know nothing about!! 🤣🤣.Get a life and stick to call of duty.

[@irishfra5036]

hes absolutely right, 2021, with 257 being given to Irish born Americans

[@thedarquibus]

@@petesy03 Wikipedia? You I can go and make a Wikipedia page to and create a page that says Petesy's Mother was a mermaid and go on about it with links to pages set up to show its "True". Wikipedia is opinions mostly that can be changed and edited by anyone.

[@paulmcwilliams7022]

@Raj Maj Let me guess your wearing an England top that's stretching at the seems because of your beer belly, you never joined up and served your country because you know you could'nt hack it and so choose to stick to the STELLA!!! and your jealous that Irish Special Forces are shit hot!! lol Get a life mate

[@jamie8032]

the name Fianoglach comes from the word Fianna.- the Fianna where groups of warriors in ancient Irish mythology. Their motto; Glaine ár gcroí (Purity of our hearts) Neart ár ngéag (Strength of our limbs) Beart de réir ár mbriathar (our commitment to our promise) is the motto of the modern Army Ranger Wing, over a thousand years later.

[@josephsmith6777]

I havent anything on irish sf this is the 1st ive heard of them and a perfect no shots. Fired

[@thedarquibus]

Everything they do is secretive.

[@jameslebron2403]

Thanks a million for the upload my good man. I never even heard of this story

[@notfbi5331]

You know your early to a video when even the first comments arent loading in

[@cpldalton5966]

Without firing a shot, amazing

[@Bird-dl7xs]

The Brown 416 the guy is holding in the picture for the video is just 🔥.. strong flex

[@ChrisOReilly]

How does this video have nearly 40 dislikes? What's bad about a rescue op going perfectly? And the guy who made the video did a great job as well!

[@adriantoye]

40 jealous brits

[@bosnia7429]

@@adriantoye Jealous? The best trained army and special forces in the world but ok

[@blargmoocow7067]

Bosnia , less jealous, more overly proud and trolls

[@slugdub101]

That's probably the lads they chased over the border.

[@TheDesmondp71]

The 40 dislikes are from the militants who ran off

[@kevinbarry1888]

Can't remember exactly when it was - sometime in the early 00s, but Bertie Ahern (our Taoiseach/Prime Minister at the time) had a photo op with current members of the ARW splashed all over the Evening Herald newspaper & the operator's faces not blurred out. D'oh.

[@warbler1984]

Sure remember the one of willie O'Dea with the pistol www.irishtimes.com/news/o-dea-tells-rabbitte-to-get-a-life-over-gun-photo-1.1184978?mode=amp

[@Zezezeze69]

@@warbler1984 what a man

[@thedarquibus]

@@warbler1984 With extremely bad trigger discipline.

[@xJEPA44]

Could you do a video on the Moscow Nord-Ost siege? I think it would be really interesting since it's mostly forgotten about, atleast here in the west.

[@visiter127]

Brilliant really amazed at the missions u put up from all over,

[@CallieMasters5000]

Those fair Irish lads must have burnt up in the Liberian sun.

[@danny148mb]

It's what we have factor 80 for lol. We still burn but not as bad. The sun is the devil.

[@cross0128]

Theyd have Farmers tans for weeks

[@irishmorgc9493]

Sun cream what sun cream what's that haha. Great comment lad 👍

[@cpldalton5966]

My dad knew someone in the rangers, he was one tough lad. My dad would say he would wear shorts and a t shirt in the middle of winter

[@fluffycats8872]

@@cpldalton5966 it cold be snowing outside and my husband still would have his shorts and vest on well he doesn't look like the average Irish person cause he has dark hair and dark skin

[@MrRugbylane]

"The Irish can tell you to go to Hell in such a way that you will look forward to the journey." (Samuel Johnson)

[@dac5407]

Irish soldiers are doing a great job in around the world I know they were in liban my oncle told me because he was there too and some were in Mali too closer to my home country. And it's a pity the international media don't talk much about it

[@snowfox22]

Man I love your content!! Keep up the great work

[@mariahurley6]

Love out to ye my Irish brothers, I am very proud of ye. Transplanted to U.S. from Co.Cork, Former Staff Sgt. Medic, USAF. Could someone please tell me why british people are reporting this?

[@StrixvariaCraig]

Another great video !

[@darrenbrown2050]

Glad to see the ARW getting the recognition it deserves 🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@fradrake11]

The Irish army have a good reputation all over the world.

[@fradrake11]

@Anglus Patria where don't they?

[@Sean--]

Ngl have been waiting for the irish arw

[@scottleppard3290]

Nicely put Michael. Though the United States possesses the utmost and most advanced spec ops. we need to recognize our great allies and their spec ops. Such an asset to our collective objective.

[@colombianguy8194]

Amazing channel!. Please research Operation jaque of the Colombian Army: 2008: 15 hostages rescued from FARC guerrilla, including 3 american contractors and a former Colombian presidential candidate. The rescue team aboard a army helicopter diguised as a red Cross helicopter, and themselfs as a reporters and humanitarian workers, fooled the guerrilla to hand them the hostages. Amazing history, next video material!!

[@BrennnaTheCelt]

The ARW is solid !

[@jonathanhenry61]

The must have been scared when the bravest leprechauns where coming they're way😂 also love from ireland🇮🇪🇮🇪. This is a peacekeeping force that is to be reckoned with. Will not attack but if you think they can be pushed around, you be very wrongly mistaken. Thank you so much this has brought justice to the men and women if the Irish defence forces.

[@SoberIrishman2]

Glaine ár gcroí, Neart ár ngéag, Agus beart de réir ár mbriathar

[@jollypoppers9691]

Eire Abú!

[@thedarquibus]

Eire Abú mo chara, Eire Abú.

[@dubhainoceanntabhail5262]

@@thedarquibus Eire means encumbered Éire means Ireland. Fada over the E is very important.

[@bardanmalla193]

iim glad seeing tis channel grow !!

[@tomconnolly7420]

Thank you for posting ☘️☘️☘️

[@thibaudduhamel2581]

1:49 rip Sergeant Mooney. Anybody knwo if he had training with the GIGN? the picture is taken with GIGN members at their base.

[@PhilipGunn]

yes Training was done with GIGN and also German Forces

[@The90murray]

yes

[@walkingdad6978]

Great video again...would it be possible to do one on Jadotville? That was a hard fought match

[@caolanjames2498]

Thank you for this. Our defence forces don't get enough credit

[@ComfortsSpecter]

Incredible Freedom Amazing Tact Work and Kit for Underfunded 2004 Irish Wonderful Operators Immense Respect Great Men Good Work

[@Natedawg38]

Mad respect and proud to be oirish

[@mikelindbergh642]

I was in country (Liberia) until mid-December 2003 doing PSD work. Pretty soon after the Irish Rangers arrived, "situations" popped up that they could have handled. They even asked the Force Commander (FC) to go in and sort out the problem, but he literally send them the opposite direction on some "patrol". We all saw this as a reason for the UN not to get the "militia fighters" wiped out by a real military force. LOL. The FC was just another spine-less general put in charge to make the UN mission feel good. Roll eyes, hard...

[@countsmyth]

Proud of the lads!

[@TheNorman1169]

Pretty cool, Thanks dude.

[@notapplicable4567]

3:52. Smooth transition

[@paulwashington6968]

Reasons like this is why I love being Irish

[@Sean-sn9ld]

My (late) best friend's older brother was in the Rangers for years, been in Chad, Sierra Leonne, Liberia, CAR, Lebannon and a bunch of other places, I need to ask him if he was part of this operation, I know he was involved in capturing some warlord without a shot fired but I don't know if it was this or another event. When my best friend died during the lockdown, he managed to get a seat on the Taoiseach's private plane to get back home for the funeral. He recently retired from the army and I'm happy for him.

[@melaniemullan1040]

The Irish only work that fast due to the horrific injuries which can happen due to sunburn. I myself am an Irish Iraq Veteran. The only sunblock which actually work are Pubs.

[@thedarquibus]

Irish Iraq Veteran?

[@aidankeith1676]

Big up the lads!🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@johnc4774]

Well done lads, we are proud of you.

[@LondonTom007]

These videos are brilliant keep up the good work buddy

[@stevemowat4294]

These guys earned a Guiness

[@resistireland694]

Go on the lads ♥

[@lziv7583]

Ireland is always getting caught up in these peacekeeping missions I mean look at Jadotville

[@thedarquibus]

Thats what we do.

[@Shelldrake489]

Ireland has been a member of the United Nations since 1955,the mission to the Congo was our first real outing on the international stage and since then we as a military have served with distinction in Cyprus,Sinai,the Golan heights,Syria ,Lebanon,Somalia ,the former Yugoslavia / Bosnia,Chad ,east Timor,Liberia,and as EOD advisors in Afghanistan ( to name but a few ),we are the longest continuously serving country in UN peacekeeping missions in the world and our experience is based on those great men who first went out to the Congo.

[@chunknorris2627]

Anyone that's not seen a movie called seige of jadotville please watch set in the 60s about the Irish in Africa outnumbered outgunned by rebels and ex legionnaires with pre dated ww2 weapons compared to more modern held by the enemy yet the Irish still held on and when they got home they were forgotten about for nearly 50 years

[@bighands69]

That was a different generation of Irish men who grew up in the extremely poor third world Ireland. Most of them would have grown up working hard physical jobs and would be have been far stronger and mentally prepared than those that attacked.

[@bighands69]

@Rowan O'Mullane I said they lived a harder life in Ireland than anywhere else in europe due to the poverty and requirement of hard physical labour. Those men would have been far tougher than many spec ops troops due to their being raised a particular way. They could have worked sun up to sun down 6 days a week or starve.

[@bighands69]

@Rowan O'Mullane Holding out against massive numbers of enemy does not come from training. Modern ARW simply could not compete with that mentality or physical strength. ARW training would probably remove their edge and make them more mechanical in nature.

[@bighands69]

@Rowan O'Mullane Wrong? I have history to prove that I am right and you just have conjecture.

[@Vijay007-]

Could you please do one video about the Czechs? If there is an operation of significance :D

[@shanelennon7397]

The ARW do our country proud small but mighty clean and efficient excellent work.

[@d.cypher2920]

Toow fousand and free... 🤣🤣😂😂😂 This is an outstanding channel, btw... Peace from ☀️😎☀️🇺🇸 *the masters of war* ...good ole Erin's Isle! ❤ Respect! as an Irish American... i suppose it's more easy for me to like this one. No matter... this is a great channel. 💙

[@badethics7542]

noo no im not just american im irish american, see, im unique, pleas- no im special please

[@d.cypher2920]

@@badethics7542 nah. But your mama is, bro. 😘

[@asdsdjfasdjxajiosdqw8791]

Europeans have undoubtedly the most professional special forces of the entire world.

[@blargmoocow7067]

Irish aren’t European, in our books anyway. When Irish say Europe, they mean mainland Europe

[@ethanmurray3619]

Ireland isn’t European? Your a thick fucker aren’t ya 😂😂

[@blargmoocow7067]

ethan murray, ehhh, fuck off. When we talk about Europe, we talk about mainland Europe, France, Germany, Poland, whatever. You can’t fucking read it instead of cherry picking

[@blargmoocow7067]

liam B, we’d be west if anything, no?

[@frankbeecher1988]

ethan murray, it is but it isn’t. It’s not on continental Europe so we kinda pretend to be not European.

[@ryanfolan7]

My dad was on this deployment ❤️

[@lilmaso4373]

Love your vids man keep it up 👊👊

[@aranpcurley123]

I remember asking for the ARW a while back. Go raibh maith agat

[@apbtoldred7054]

Long standing Irish unit member here!I find it Funny that the commentary is from an English man 😅