Obi Wan Nairobi - SAS Hero of the Kenyan Terror Attack

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None of the BADGUYS could have possibly known that a professional British SAS soldier was quickly moving toward their position to eliminate them. Wearing body armor, a balaclava, and a pair of jeans, Craighead aka 'Obi Wan Nairobi ' got to work.
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@Simplehistory
@Simplehistory Жыл бұрын
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@stupid2867
@stupid2867 Жыл бұрын
@Don't Read My Profile Photo i did cry about it
@geesecouchtaming7223
@geesecouchtaming7223 Жыл бұрын
Chris Kane face reveal
@sven9900
@sven9900 Жыл бұрын
i thought the narrator is ai text to speach
@Galloway5090
@Galloway5090 Жыл бұрын
Better ad than the usual animated ones. Mostly the change of voice lmao, previous ads have been abysmal to watch
@stupid2867
@stupid2867 Жыл бұрын
@@sven9900 same
@rayclemenes7638
@rayclemenes7638 Жыл бұрын
We finally see the legend himself, the narrator.
@roughseas3455
@roughseas3455 Жыл бұрын
It's weird. His voice doesn't look like his face, if that makes sense. He looks more like he should sound like a Stone Cold Steve Austin. xD
@hilmust6278
@hilmust6278 Жыл бұрын
This is a historic day
@the_brick_films
@the_brick_films Жыл бұрын
This mast be written on the walls of time so it will be known through out the ages that this was the vido
@TexasGreed
@TexasGreed Жыл бұрын
I thought I accidentally clicked a different video for a second I'm like wtf why did Dana White just pop up to sell me War Thunder🤣
@masterimbecile
@masterimbecile Жыл бұрын
In a world…
@shuhratkessikbayev8886
@shuhratkessikbayev8886 Жыл бұрын
Fun fact he was nicknamed "Obi wan Nairobi" because Craig popped in said "Hello there." and the terrorists turned to him and said "General Nairobi. You are a bold one."
@aizawlddma1737
@aizawlddma1737 Жыл бұрын
Hello there
@brixenlang3207
@brixenlang3207 Жыл бұрын
@@aizawlddma1737 General Kenobi
@Lil_lit_Bruh
@Lil_lit_Bruh Жыл бұрын
You are a bold one.
@pab1381
@pab1381 Жыл бұрын
Well he got the high ground so what do you expect.
@masturbinho6656
@masturbinho6656 Жыл бұрын
@@Lil_lit_Bruh „haha, *kill him* “
@iowa_lot_to_travel9471
@iowa_lot_to_travel9471 Жыл бұрын
Armed with a Glock 17, a combat knife, and a supressed Demaucus C 8 carbine, he mobilized himself. All while wearing Armani jeans
@glengarbera7367
@glengarbera7367 3 ай бұрын
Versace jeans
@ChewieOnTwoWheels
@ChewieOnTwoWheels 3 ай бұрын
No. Armani jeans. (confirmed by Craighead himself) @@glengarbera7367
@NovaArrow
@NovaArrow 10 күн бұрын
Diemaco C8*
@namenotfound614
@namenotfound614 8 күн бұрын
Demaucus 😂😂
@tigerhynes1006
@tigerhynes1006 Жыл бұрын
As soon as I heard British SAS I knew it was gonna be good, what a hero.
@oz_jones
@oz_jones Жыл бұрын
Who dares, wins
@nuraby_9228
@nuraby_9228 11 ай бұрын
Eh, Brits also committed mass genocide in Kenya, so this could have gone either way.
@tigerhynes1006
@tigerhynes1006 11 ай бұрын
@Nuraby _ True but it doesn't go either way as there's only one SAS and it's British
@markredford84
@markredford84 10 ай бұрын
@@nuraby_9228 cry
@Mk1Male
@Mk1Male 9 ай бұрын
@@nuraby_9228 Still unproven, yet we work side by side today. Strange.
@zzzmeta4555
@zzzmeta4555 Жыл бұрын
Anyone named “Obi-Wan” is automatically cool in my book
@Usonan-Foderation2016
@Usonan-Foderation2016 Жыл бұрын
Because of Obi wan?
@collinthegamer510
@collinthegamer510 Жыл бұрын
@@Usonan-Foderation2016 yes
@MarkWTK
@MarkWTK Жыл бұрын
because they have the high ground
@aizawlddma1737
@aizawlddma1737 Жыл бұрын
Hello there
@brixenlang3207
@brixenlang3207 Жыл бұрын
@@aizawlddma1737 General Kenobi
@merafirewing6591
@merafirewing6591 Жыл бұрын
The Obi Wan Kenobi you don't want to mess with.
@lasombra1469
@lasombra1469 Жыл бұрын
Especially when he has the high ground
@gln-bricks4432
@gln-bricks4432 Жыл бұрын
And when obi wan has guns
@Mustardwithgravy
@Mustardwithgravy Жыл бұрын
You have the force....I HAVE A GUN
@SirDominickVDB
@SirDominickVDB Жыл бұрын
You don't wanna mess with obi wan Kenobi in general especially when he gets uncivilised
@skypher7936
@skypher7936 Жыл бұрын
When his enemies saw him in the high ground
@tylercorbeil924
@tylercorbeil924 9 ай бұрын
Can we talk about the bravery of the security guards? Engaging enemies armed with explosives and automatic rifles while you only have a pistol is incredibly brave, those men likely bought valuable time for some people that day. If they just ran the cars likely would have rolled up to the centre of town and started opening fire on civilians right away.
@keithkamau4771
@keithkamau4771 Жыл бұрын
I'm a Kenyan While this was absolutely legendary, I can only hope that we can build people like this Imagine if he wasn't here
@joblakelisbon
@joblakelisbon 10 ай бұрын
The British SAS is one of the most elite forces in the world. It will be a while until other nations catch up with that kind of training.
@Colorfullll
@Colorfullll 6 ай бұрын
​@@joblakelisbonmost definitely
@Zionist654
@Zionist654 5 ай бұрын
@@joblakelisbon US Navy seals:
@nvillbeats
@nvillbeats 5 ай бұрын
​@@Zionist654navy seals are not the only special force in the world 🤦‍♂️
@Zionist654
@Zionist654 5 ай бұрын
@@nvillbeats Im saying they are the best special forces
@LarryNgetich
@LarryNgetich Жыл бұрын
This was a really sad day. My mum's friend lost her daughter as she helped clients and fellow employees out of Dusit. Unfortunately she was one of the last ones out and the blast got her. RIP Bernadette. Christian's reaction was unreal, it's like the guy drives around with a full arsenal in his trunk. He saved a lot of people that day.
@residentelect
@residentelect Жыл бұрын
I'm deeply sorry for the loss of such a heroic young woman. Bernadette may not be the individual most of us automatically associate with this appalling attack, but that in no way lessens the selfless sacrifice she made. I hope her family and friends can draw some degree of strength and pride from her actions. To those people she saved, and their loved ones, she will remembered for eternity. Kindest regards from Yorkshire, UK.
@kremepye3613
@kremepye3613 Жыл бұрын
The Kenyan people did an outstanding job that day
@averagejoe8358
@averagejoe8358 Жыл бұрын
ok
@gabrielkelly2631
@gabrielkelly2631 Жыл бұрын
thats not an arsenal at all thats what some people call a truck gun down south.
@poortal4992
@poortal4992 Жыл бұрын
@@gabrielkelly2631 sadly here in the world outside of the states in most places it is rather unusual to be carrying a rifle and a carrier in your trunk.
@life_of_a_renegade
@life_of_a_renegade Жыл бұрын
We need a Christian Craighead biographic movie, he should obviously be played by Ewan Mcgreggor himself
@BenHopkins1000
@BenHopkins1000 Жыл бұрын
I’m thinking either a miniseries or graphic novel (it’s pretty much a real-life superhero story)
@salmanariffin4916
@salmanariffin4916 Жыл бұрын
Obviously
@tomwiling2978
@tomwiling2978 Жыл бұрын
A Movie would probably end up beeing an egocentric actionmovie like Extraxtion or White House Down etc. Its hard to make a real dramatic movie over such events, i found american sniper and lone survivor quite powerful in showing the problems of war, so it should be sth like them instead a michael bay flick
@UwesGrandad
@UwesGrandad Жыл бұрын
Ewan McGreggors a Jock. Craigheads a Geordie……He should be played by Jimmy Nail.
@gooner_duke2756
@gooner_duke2756 Жыл бұрын
Tom hardy or Christian Bale comes to mind... 2 top British actors
@nursestoyland
@nursestoyland Жыл бұрын
The Force is strong with this SAS soldier.
@ezri1529
@ezri1529 Жыл бұрын
He literally took the SAS motto ,"who dares win" in the incident
@TheOneTrueZweiZwei
@TheOneTrueZweiZwei Жыл бұрын
"So uncivilized" - Master Obi wan Nairobi.
@FartMoney
@FartMoney Жыл бұрын
Shooting at unarmed civilians is uncivilized
@Plushie_Minigunner1
@Plushie_Minigunner1 Жыл бұрын
LMAO
@user-mo9xr2ji9e
@user-mo9xr2ji9e Жыл бұрын
Peak humor for a star war fan
@pasta9368
@pasta9368 Жыл бұрын
Just recently saw Grand Thumbs interview with this guy. Quite a surreal interview if you ask me. The guy talks a lot about the conflict of teaching kids to be soldiers even though what made him the way he is was being so adamant about fighting at a young age. Really nice guy and a good example (IMO) of how normal people who train and decide early on they want to help people that become these heroes in time of need. Thank you to all the people like that.
@BigRumpo
@BigRumpo Жыл бұрын
Same here lol
@stealmysunshine
@stealmysunshine Жыл бұрын
The British army emphasises the idea of the Quiet Professional. It's the best way to be
@louiss.w1944
@louiss.w1944 Жыл бұрын
I don’t recall him talking about the incident that much just the history of how a bootlicker becomes the man who gets his boot licked. I commend his actions saving lives but the interview was mostly about how action movies made him wanna be a soldier 😂. Never underestimate the power of war movies to get young kids to wanna be soldiers lol. This Simple history video did a better job explaining his actions than that interview *
@Tragicide
@Tragicide Жыл бұрын
As a kid growing up, there's alot I could relate to him about that. Unfortunately, the schools ostracized kids like us for being interested in things like that. Imagine if there were more heroes like him if they'd just let us be us.
@alm5992
@alm5992 Жыл бұрын
@@Tragicide Kids don't fully grasp the dangers of guns, people, battle stress situations, etc. We don't need to let every 6 year old interested in war, guns, and violence (almost all kids like these things) go through military training. I am sure that some will still be adamant to pursue those careers, but most are just kids being kids and thinking those things are fun.
@acorgiwithacrown467
@acorgiwithacrown467 Жыл бұрын
Fun fact, this event was the first time we found out the UK was using the L119A2, online enthusiasts spotted it in footage and thats how we found out. Also this whole thing just further cements the SAS as Lunatics and badasses, this and the SBS are easily my favourite special forces organizations.
@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus
@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus Жыл бұрын
I love the Aussies “they do a little trolling” and leave a trail of burning buildings a corpses in their wake. They are also so flippantly cheeky about it.
@iowa_lot_to_travel9471
@iowa_lot_to_travel9471 Жыл бұрын
Mossad has entered the chat
@ubiquitousubiquitous3843
@ubiquitousubiquitous3843 Жыл бұрын
That’s not a fact, the SF have been seen carrying that weapon for quite a while
@acorgiwithacrown467
@acorgiwithacrown467 Жыл бұрын
@@ubiquitousubiquitous3843 They have but it wasn't made public or announced, this was the first time we found out it was in active service with the SAS.
@ubiquitousubiquitous3843
@ubiquitousubiquitous3843 Жыл бұрын
@@acorgiwithacrown467 Raids in Manchester in 2017?
@tristanbalolong4612
@tristanbalolong4612 Жыл бұрын
I love how the armed civilians of kenyan started rushing into the complex where the sieged happened and they were like retired or under covered military
@dandy6876
@dandy6876 Жыл бұрын
Or gun owners
@mr_h831
@mr_h831 2 ай бұрын
​@@dandy6876It's Kenya, basically everyone is retired military, that area has been unstable for a very long time
@roc5291
@roc5291 Жыл бұрын
Christian Craighead was on another channel and was asked to give a simple piece of advice to anyone watching it. Here’s part of what he said: “Always just remember who you are and remember what you can do. And stand up for those who can’t stand up for themselves and always just strive to do the right thing”. Absolute modern day hero.
@tiiiimmmmmm
@tiiiimmmmmm Жыл бұрын
Good ol GarandThumb
@thekhoifish0146
@thekhoifish0146 Жыл бұрын
Flannel daddy advice goes hard
@pattyoneill91
@pattyoneill91 Жыл бұрын
What’s crazy is how right he is. We are capable of a lot - when we don’t fear death or fear in general and want to be decent humans who take a stand.
@ir4zs
@ir4zs Жыл бұрын
What a cheesy Cliché quote
@PussNBootos
@PussNBootos Жыл бұрын
@@ir4zs Ok Samuel and who are you?
@paulnash6944
@paulnash6944 Жыл бұрын
“Obi Wan is here, the force is with him.”
@Torentino_Ian_no_channel_2006
@Torentino_Ian_no_channel_2006 Жыл бұрын
Terrorists: If you're right then he is not allowed to escape.
@paulnash6944
@paulnash6944 Жыл бұрын
@@Torentino_Ian_no_channel_2006 “Escape is not his plan. I must face him, alone.”
@aizawlddma1737
@aizawlddma1737 Жыл бұрын
Hello there
@brixenlang3207
@brixenlang3207 Жыл бұрын
@@aizawlddma1737 General Kenobi
@WhoThisMonkey
@WhoThisMonkey Жыл бұрын
Star wars is and always will be a terrible set of films.
@ChristianHernandez-yt
@ChristianHernandez-yt Жыл бұрын
What a brave soldier. He risked his life for a bunch of strangers and wasn't even on duty. He's a real hero. Bless that man.
@Budgetgadgets2
@Budgetgadgets2 Жыл бұрын
As somwone who was around Riverside drive on that day, I remember things differently. But all hail our white savior.
@danielwoods3896
@danielwoods3896 Жыл бұрын
@@Budgetgadgets2 ??
@DC42087
@DC42087 10 ай бұрын
​@@Budgetgadgets2loool sure bro
@st3wi3D
@st3wi3D 4 ай бұрын
Yup. Then the British high command crapped all over him. Thankfully the Queen is not a woke politician and Awarded him the Second Highest badge of Valor.
@BS-561
@BS-561 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for actually using a proper drawing/animation for the rifle he used and adding the names of the optic and suppressor. It truly adds to the depth of the seriousness of his equipment and his training!
@johnyricco1220
@johnyricco1220 Жыл бұрын
Ewan McGregor’s brother is a pilot in the RAF and his call sign is Obi Two.
@TheMelbournelad
@TheMelbournelad Жыл бұрын
I loved that when first heard it a few years ago when did the first show together
@NateTheScot
@NateTheScot Жыл бұрын
His brother was the speaker at my 6th form graduation (i went to the same private scottish school they had been to) and is an actual badass. Ewan cheated on his wife, destroyed his family, and cries all day on twitter, telling people they're racist for not liking his star wars tv show, meanwhile his brother is a legit pilot with the best pun call-sign ever.
@nicholasbrown668
@nicholasbrown668 11 ай бұрын
​@@NateTheScotdont see how he destroyed his family considering his family gets along well with his new wife and kid (and regularly post pictures together)
@JustAS1nk
@JustAS1nk 18 күн бұрын
@@nicholasbrown668divorce is still devastating on a child. He ruined his original family, of course he’s rich and handsome enough to find a new one.
@Bazinguh
@Bazinguh Жыл бұрын
This guy should make a cameo in a star wars show dressed like Obi-Wan but with a blaster
@Boa...
@Boa... Жыл бұрын
"So uncivilized"
@tunguska2370
@tunguska2370 Жыл бұрын
No, a slug thrower Very civilized, unfathomably based, just like the founding jedi intended
@humanperson9443
@humanperson9443 Жыл бұрын
Good idea
@humanperson9443
@humanperson9443 Жыл бұрын
Might do it
@normaluser3978
@normaluser3978 Жыл бұрын
@@Boa... at least he is actually better then you would ever be
@richardmacpherson7647
@richardmacpherson7647 Жыл бұрын
Was lucky enough to meet Christian in my home city of Hereford... A very nice chap to talk to.
@Benjimac379
@Benjimac379 Жыл бұрын
Moral of the story: Obi-Wan always has The high ground even with an assault rifle
@blackstone1a
@blackstone1a Жыл бұрын
He did go ham on the Mandalorians with one once, it's canon
@shanedoesyoutube8001
@shanedoesyoutube8001 Жыл бұрын
Doesn't he disregard guns as uncivilized???
@blackstone1a
@blackstone1a Жыл бұрын
@@shanedoesyoutube8001 it was one of the Satine episodes, he was disarmed and grabbed a rifle since he had no options
@seanagulan9481
@seanagulan9481 Жыл бұрын
Obi-Wan: “Hello there.” *shooting the enemies on sight*
@lasombra1469
@lasombra1469 Жыл бұрын
“General Nairobi, you are a bold one!”
@HappiKarafuru
@HappiKarafuru Жыл бұрын
A single SAS operative could change entire plain of field Who Dares Win
@cameronspence4977
@cameronspence4977 Жыл бұрын
Plain of field?
@deviousN
@deviousN Жыл бұрын
Maybe he meant "playing field".
@agentc7020
@agentc7020 Жыл бұрын
I mean, as long as they are properly supported, I don't think a single SAS operative could do much against two tanks rolling down his way if he had no support.
@LonginusDlyun
@LonginusDlyun Жыл бұрын
@agentc7020 If the SAS has explosives and the tanks have no infantry support oh yes he can.
@agentc7020
@agentc7020 Жыл бұрын
@@LonginusDlyun not even then, Tanks are extremely tough nowadays and explosives capable of hurting them are usually too bulky for a single person, he might get one but what about the second?
@dressednplaid4875
@dressednplaid4875 Жыл бұрын
So proud to count the Brits among our allies. They're a fine people.
@lonewolf9578
@lonewolf9578 Жыл бұрын
The feeling is mutual
@yangsrealm2536
@yangsrealm2536 4 ай бұрын
@@lonewolf9578mutual to who? The Kenyans or the Americans?
@pauldrysdale7615
@pauldrysdale7615 3 ай бұрын
​@yangsreaWhat do you mean?lm2536
@TriggerVR657
@TriggerVR657 Ай бұрын
Still can’t use spices tho lol
@Eadric_The_Wild
@Eadric_The_Wild Ай бұрын
​​​@@TriggerVR657 Do you know why we dont use spices? It's because our meat is of extremely high quality. Historically, spices were only used to cover up the foul taste of low quality/old/rotten meat. That's why poor countries use spices and rich countries don't - rich countries simply never had to use them because even peasants always had access to good quality meat. When meat is of a high quality, spices only detract from the flavour. You might not believe me, but that's only because you've never tried British beef or gammon or bacon. Adding spices to British meat is like adding ketchup to a nice steak.
@dionanderson8185
@dionanderson8185 Жыл бұрын
I listened to a podcast of him and how humble he is no bragging just real no bullsh*t Anyone named Obi Wan Nairobi also is awesome
@OperatorBanditAirsoft
@OperatorBanditAirsoft Жыл бұрын
They need to make a movie about this guys heroic action
@Qardo
@Qardo Жыл бұрын
No, one would believe he is real. I mean with that name.
@VideoClam
@VideoClam Жыл бұрын
He’d be made into a fat black lesbian if they did.
@mortytheorgre1500
@mortytheorgre1500 Жыл бұрын
If they do make a film on him, let it star ewan McGregor
@winkletoogan
@winkletoogan Жыл бұрын
they did mate it's called revenge of the sith
@BartyCrease98
@BartyCrease98 Жыл бұрын
There’s 4 movies with him in it’s called Star Wars and trust me bro it’s fire
@allenjacobangeles1949
@allenjacobangeles1949 Жыл бұрын
Finally, the man behind the voice of Simple History 😎
@ProfessionallyIdiotic
@ProfessionallyIdiotic Жыл бұрын
Yeaaa
@blacktemplar2377
@blacktemplar2377 Жыл бұрын
His voice made me think he would've looked like gigachad
@matthewgaviola8885
@matthewgaviola8885 Жыл бұрын
Now I'm waiting for the other guy. But this one's absolutely mesmerizing, I only tend to binge or rewatch sometimes (maybe a lot).
@princessmarlena1359
@princessmarlena1359 Жыл бұрын
I always wondered what he looked like.
@fuschiaboystatus1289
@fuschiaboystatus1289 Жыл бұрын
I always assumed he was an AI voice made of testosterone
@ScottyDnB
@ScottyDnB Жыл бұрын
I remember seeing a photo of Chris in his balaclava midway through his assault and i will never forget the look in his eyes. Pure cold calculated precision. As someone who lives where the SAS is based i have a huge interest in the regiment and have seen these guys in their daily lives. Though they do their best to blend in they have an aura around them that you notice, never the biggest guys, always quiet and absolutely fucking terrifying.
@truckerfromreno
@truckerfromreno 7 ай бұрын
If you were a hostage you'd pray that the SAS would turn up - those people's prayers were answered.
@bugbuster8598
@bugbuster8598 Жыл бұрын
Help me, Obi-Wan Nairobi! You're our only hope!
@brandonbelk1793
@brandonbelk1793 Жыл бұрын
I love it.🤣
@ZBmechanical
@ZBmechanical Жыл бұрын
The Colt M4, not as clumsy or random as a suicide bomb. An elegant weapon of a more civilized age.
@theoverunderthinker
@theoverunderthinker 6 ай бұрын
hilarious!
@richardmyhan3369
@richardmyhan3369 Жыл бұрын
Don't fk with the quiet professionals. This dude is a friggin legend. May his saga be told for all time.
@mtmadigan82
@mtmadigan82 Жыл бұрын
The SAS are in the top few military units on the planet. The guy that started delta force, charlie beckwith, modeled it after the SAS after he did a rotation with the 22nd. They literay helped and trained us, with a very strong bond ever since. The SAS are really people you want nothing to do with if your not on their side. And they have incredible history to back that up. The way this cat took charge and rolled out like a boss without hesitation is a great example.
@NWO2023
@NWO2023 Жыл бұрын
Delta force selection sounds like it’s only the hills faze of SAS22 selection
@TheLakabanzaichrg
@TheLakabanzaichrg Жыл бұрын
I guess Delta's is shorter because they hand pick experienced Rangers so they are half trained already
@utd927
@utd927 3 ай бұрын
​@@TheLakabanzaichrgmost of the guys in the sas are either paras are royal marines who are a special force in itself both are tier 2 units
@TheLakabanzaichrg
@TheLakabanzaichrg 3 ай бұрын
@@utd927 yeah but to my understanding the SAS takes up volunteers whereas Delta candidates are pre selected
@Torentino_Ian_no_channel_2006
@Torentino_Ian_no_channel_2006 Жыл бұрын
"If you shoot me down I shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine." - Obi Wan Nairobi
@kelvincity848
@kelvincity848 8 ай бұрын
Lolz
@ryanphilbin700
@ryanphilbin700 Жыл бұрын
Balls of solid fucking steel. No wonder he was part of the SAS. They are another level of a human being.
@cesaralarcon5228
@cesaralarcon5228 Жыл бұрын
The world honestly needs more people like him if you ask me, decisive and focused
@robertdeen8741
@robertdeen8741 Жыл бұрын
For those unaware, the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment, Delta, came to life because of basically one man. Charging Charlie Beckwith had spent some time with the 22SAS, and figured America needed a similar unit that specialises in hostage rescue. It wasn't easy convincing the Brass that it was a good idea. Eventually he won over them, probably with help from the terrorists, who made it clear that there was a need for such a unit. Charging Charlie was a true warrior. We should all be grateful that such men and their "Toxic Masculinity" exist. Just like Obi Won Nairobi. It wasn't his watch that day. He saw a dire need to rescue people. He probably knew he was the best man within 50 miles or more to undertake the mission. Outstanding! One needs to hear the whole story. Twice while fighting in the stairwells, he was stunned and knock out temporarily by hand grenades thrown down on his position. He kept getting up and clearing rooms and floors. I can only assume that since it wasn't an official war that the British were involved with, a VC was never a possibility. Of course men like him don't fight for medals but personally, I think what he did rates right up there with Rorchs Drift for bravery and going far above and beyond what can be expected of any man, anywhere, anytime. Perhaps a shout out to Dave Sterling for starting the SAS back in North Africa during WW2. Well done sir. I'm sure if he knew what became of L Detachment, he'd be well pleased. Guess I've babbled on more than long enough. Have a good day folks. Hopefully in a country that's free, because of men like them. Amen!!
@TheTopHattedGamer
@TheTopHattedGamer Жыл бұрын
That's not "Toxic Masculinity", chief. That's the dictionary-definition of the exact opposite.
@robertdeen8741
@robertdeen8741 Жыл бұрын
@@TheTopHattedGamer wow. I wasn't aware there was a dictionary definition. I was just being sarcastic. Personally, I feel masculinity can never be toxic. I'm sure there's thousands of people ready to tear me apart for saying it. If you'll excuse me, I'm off to find my dictionary to look that up but suspect it's too old for such trendy words.
@ISAFSoldier
@ISAFSoldier Жыл бұрын
"Toxic Masculinity" are those that are all bark and no bite as the saying goes, a shallow understanding of power and what it means to wield it. Men like Craighead are unassuming, quiet, but focused and disciplined and know EXACTLY how to wield that power. Outside of Colonel Beckworth... look up Sergeant Major Mike Vining another Delta "Original" and his demeanor was more like Craighead's, which is described above. There's a reason why teir 1 special operators are known as "Quiet Professionals"
@NWO2023
@NWO2023 Жыл бұрын
Also green berets got the idea from Royal Marines
@YerDa67
@YerDa67 5 ай бұрын
Dave Sterling. A proper Scotsman.
@kristoffermangila
@kristoffermangila Жыл бұрын
"Strong in the Force, he is." - Yoda
@noahboat580
@noahboat580 Жыл бұрын
dang thats the first time i see one of the OG simplehistory narrators
@Obi-Wan_Kenobi
@Obi-Wan_Kenobi Жыл бұрын
"Obi-Wan Nairobi? Now that's a name I haven't heard in a long time, a long time!"
@rikudouray
@rikudouray Жыл бұрын
I remember watching this, it was surreal scene like a movie. Talk about perfect timing. He's an angel warrior.
@residentelect
@residentelect Жыл бұрын
Really looking forward to his book "One Man In" to finally get MOD clearance and be released!
@azj_
@azj_ Жыл бұрын
*"IT'S OVER GUYS, I GOT THE HIGH GROUND"* - Obi Wan Nairobi
@kelvinhow1965
@kelvinhow1965 Жыл бұрын
"You're underestimated my POWER!!"
@sugandesenuds6663
@sugandesenuds6663 Жыл бұрын
smoke? whats in the canister?
@Mistress_of_red
@Mistress_of_red Жыл бұрын
@@sugandesenuds6663 what’s in the canister, you ask? I would tell you, but then I’d have to kill ya
@stealmysunshine
@stealmysunshine Жыл бұрын
Point of anally retentive order - British units aren't referred to by the full number, but each individual number. So it's not twenty-second SAS but referred to as Two-two SAS. But absolutely brilliant video, so thank you!
@DDayJayke
@DDayJayke Жыл бұрын
"These are not the grenades you are looking for" - Obi-wan Nairobi
@Nicky2414
@Nicky2414 Жыл бұрын
*"The force is strong with this one."*
@ZBrolyedits9501
@ZBrolyedits9501 Жыл бұрын
You are a bold one
@GlamorousTitanic21
@GlamorousTitanic21 Жыл бұрын
Whoever came up with this title deserves a raise.
@wookie-zh7go
@wookie-zh7go Жыл бұрын
As he wasn't named at the time obi wan was used its not original to this channel.
@chris9242
@chris9242 Жыл бұрын
@@wookie-zh7go use punctuation marks dude, I had around 16 mini-strokes reading your comment
@darkmatter6714
@darkmatter6714 3 ай бұрын
Saw an interview with him recently. They asked him what he did after. After he finished the job, he went for a haircut, had lunch and then went home for a cup of tea. Now we know why Field Marshall Erwin Rommel said: “The world’s best fighting force would have German commanders, American equipment and British soldiers”
@seth0426
@seth0426 13 күн бұрын
He actually said he had dropped a man off went for a haircut and some other errands. And went home for a shower then got the call after his shower
@MrCodykrogh
@MrCodykrogh Жыл бұрын
What an absolute selfless legend who deserves the praise he was given and much more. In a situation where most would lean towards self preservation, dude grabbed a light saber and mask and literally saved hundreds of lives. A true hero and role model to us all ❤❤❤
@JustaKidwithADHD
@JustaKidwithADHD Жыл бұрын
Obi wan Nairobi: ITS OVER TERRORIST I HAVE THE HIGH GROUND! Terrorist: YOU UNDERESTIMATE MY POWER Nairobi: *cuts there legs off* Terrorist: I HATE YOOOOOOU!
@lasombra1469
@lasombra1469 Жыл бұрын
“Get help, you’re no match for them, they are terrorists!” “Kenyan civilian, terrorists are my speciality!”
@thegeneralmitch
@thegeneralmitch 10 ай бұрын
Craig: "Hello There." Terrorist: "Ah, the negotiator." Craig: "Nope." **opens fire**
@heyrea
@heyrea Жыл бұрын
Daaaamn, I thought you were a well done TTS voice this whole time. I keep coming back because the info has been good. Carry on.
@nakitaluckysibih5581
@nakitaluckysibih5581 Жыл бұрын
"Obi Wan nairobi, he is. Holding an AR-15 he does. Hmmmmm?" Yoda, The SAS commander
@cptclonks7279
@cptclonks7279 Жыл бұрын
C8 rifle
@cptclonks7279
@cptclonks7279 Жыл бұрын
Ar 15 is a civil weapon
@redneck96100
@redneck96100 Жыл бұрын
@@cptclonks7279 C8 is a Canadian Military designation for the AR-15. AR-15 is also made for military use.
@surprisedgordon7786
@surprisedgordon7786 Жыл бұрын
Simple history is embracing the star Wars memes and I love it
@jros4057
@jros4057 Жыл бұрын
A part of me can't help but feel that deep down he was excited because for him this is like a pro gamer playing a game during a free trial weekend.
@jeremyshackleford3058
@jeremyshackleford3058 Жыл бұрын
You know you’ve reached top tier status when simple history does a video about you. Good job!
@wookie-zh7go
@wookie-zh7go Жыл бұрын
He didn't need the force because he was a special force.
@dogeclanleader1
@dogeclanleader1 Жыл бұрын
He always has the high ground
@graemestansfield6170
@graemestansfield6170 Жыл бұрын
Love your history video and it's great to see you on video.
@GithinjiMuruki
@GithinjiMuruki Жыл бұрын
The artistic accuracy is amazing!!!! Great work on reenacting Nairobi so well. Including minute details.
@AmericanF-16
@AmericanF-16 Жыл бұрын
Bro is the real Obi Wan Kenobi.
@11_ignatio_claudio64
@11_ignatio_claudio64 Жыл бұрын
General Grevious = "General Keno- OH CRAP ITS NAIROBI!" Nairobi = "The IRS and M16 has found out you haven't paid your taxes"
@fourlamb1
@fourlamb1 Жыл бұрын
Brah, I did not expect you to look like that!? Looking good buddy, keep up the great videos.
@arronsu6132
@arronsu6132 9 ай бұрын
“It’s over terrorists,i have the high ground!” Obi Wan Nairobi
@PeterPing
@PeterPing Жыл бұрын
Woah, I didn't expect the narrator's face reveal there.
@inisipisTV
@inisipisTV Жыл бұрын
Kenyan Government: Help me Obi Wan Nairobi… you’re my only hope!
@USAirsoft
@USAirsoft Жыл бұрын
Man, those new animations for the ad segment are top notch! That guy looks so real!
@hzchase7696
@hzchase7696 Жыл бұрын
I cant tell if im gonna get r/wooooosh’d or not
@hzchase7696
@hzchase7696 Жыл бұрын
I cant tell if im gonna get r/wooooosh’d or not
@hzchase7696
@hzchase7696 Жыл бұрын
I cant tell if im gonna get r/wooooosh’d or not
@priyamganguly
@priyamganguly 6 ай бұрын
Heartiest compliments to the creator of this animated video for taking time out to make such a painstaking visual narration of the incident. Making such animations can be quite laborious.
@victoriouswinner7745
@victoriouswinner7745 Жыл бұрын
He was truly the Christian Crackhead, his bravery is more than respectable. What a great guy, he threw away his self preservation for others. He didn’t need the high ground, but he had the balls. Respect 🫡
@Speakingthetruth527
@Speakingthetruth527 Жыл бұрын
We finally saw you! Keep up the great content!
@thatboiwithfriends8380
@thatboiwithfriends8380 Жыл бұрын
You know you’re good when simple history makes a video on you
@iljavija
@iljavija Жыл бұрын
Kenyans did amazing work, they had a veteran SAS operator leading the rescue. Kenyans knew to resolve this quickly and eccifiently is to give Christian all support needed and they did just that.
@Mk1Male
@Mk1Male 9 ай бұрын
Unfortunately not. If you watch the actual video evidence of action you'll see that the Kenyans were unsure, and had no idea what to do. After Christian stormed the building several times, the Kenyans then began to support him with his guidance.
@bigman88george3
@bigman88george3 9 ай бұрын
​@@Mk1Malecan you point me towards the video? Any link? Just want to make sure that what you say of the Kenyans being incompetent is true until the European shows up to save the day.
@matthew87delta
@matthew87delta Жыл бұрын
Well done as always guys!
@badgamemaster
@badgamemaster Жыл бұрын
And that is why high standards and hard training is so very important for elite forces.
@bushidothedon
@bushidothedon Жыл бұрын
I'm Kenyan 🇰🇪 and really enjoyed this#DuSit.Rest in Peace to those lost in the carnage.
@ronaldhee6608
@ronaldhee6608 Жыл бұрын
Please take this in a good way ... Been a subscriber for a long time, and this is the first time I've seen what you look like! Wasn't what I expected, but very nice to finally put a face to the voice!
@Cool_Hwip
@Cool_Hwip Жыл бұрын
hi ive watched you since 2019 its nice to see how your animation has improved. also nice job chris kane on the narrating!
@VectorRonin
@VectorRonin Жыл бұрын
We finally get to see his face don't forget!
@Cool_Hwip
@Cool_Hwip Жыл бұрын
@thebloodysnacker6372 yeah i have seen his face before in the behind the scenes videos
@Cool_Hwip
@Cool_Hwip Жыл бұрын
but those are on a separate channel
@sammni
@sammni Жыл бұрын
It's time for an episode on Paddy Mayne. Especially with the release of SAS Rogue Hero's being such a succes
@DarwinArbiter
@DarwinArbiter Жыл бұрын
Love the fact you go on detail on the gun because you know your audience.
@novajayagaming9896
@novajayagaming9896 Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh it’s good to finally see the face of the voice I’ve been listening to for years!!!!!!
@desperado8605
@desperado8605 Жыл бұрын
Just listened to his interview with Garand Thumb the other day. Dude is a beast
@c-secofficer123
@c-secofficer123 Жыл бұрын
What an absolute Beaut. “Who Dares Wins” indeed
@sloshed-rat
@sloshed-rat Жыл бұрын
All jokes aside, your animations have gotten a whole lot better over the years.
@ooReiss
@ooReiss 9 ай бұрын
The world might be obsessed with Marvel etc, but people like him are REAL heros
@benyopad
@benyopad Жыл бұрын
“I Know Im outnumbered! But I have the High Ground!” -craighead
@augustinofabrizzio1496
@augustinofabrizzio1496 8 күн бұрын
He wasn't shopping when he got the call he was home just got out the shower and made an hour drive in 15 mins to get there and went to work from there
@specteractual1
@specteractual1 2 күн бұрын
Unsubscribe?
@Wraith_of_Storm
@Wraith_of_Storm 10 ай бұрын
You gotta love the affectionate nicknames that people come up with! Good on you, Obi Wan Nairobi (Craighead)! Good show, my friend! 👏🏻🍺🦅
@anthonyhernandez5639
@anthonyhernandez5639 Жыл бұрын
Bro your voice is iconic and really help keep you in dept
@bankerduck4925
@bankerduck4925 Жыл бұрын
Obi-Wan Nairobi... now that's a name I haven't heard in a long time... a long time.
@sircrimsonwolf7492
@sircrimsonwolf7492 Жыл бұрын
There are many exceptional soldiers that go beyond the call of duty and have shown exceptional bravery when saving civilian lives. Those brave souls deserve truly deserve the highest form of respect.
@syahmi8402
@syahmi8402 Жыл бұрын
3:27 that's very unexpected that finally, I get to see my favorite narrator's face. Your voice is so unique love it 😍
@Inefa_Fohaust
@Inefa_Fohaust Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Plz do more of the modern stuff like this.
@_Ultra_Cheesy_
@_Ultra_Cheesy_ Жыл бұрын
WOAH THE MAJESTIC NARRATOR HIMSELF! I honestly expected a wise man but this guy holds so much knowledge he is a wise one
@angelosusa4258
@angelosusa4258 Жыл бұрын
What a legend! Called himself obi wan and did what any man or Jedi would do take on evil that is awesome we need movies about him
@NWO2023
@NWO2023 Жыл бұрын
Lol not every man would do this mission, this is facts I’ve seen a former SAS man talk about it on his Instagram and said just cause you’re special forces doesn’t mean you’d do what Christian did
@lvl5charmander
@lvl5charmander 4 ай бұрын
glad i found your channel!
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