Rhodesian Light Infantry | Final Parade

On the 17th October 1980 the 1st Battalion The Rhodesian Light Infantry (the Saints) was disbanded and held their final parade. They displayed their colours and marched into history. The amazing story of the Incredible Rhodesian Light Infantry is history that deserves to be remembered. Thank God for the RLI!
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[@barbaracurrie3187]

Thank God for the RLI. You did your country proud. Always loved and respected!

[@barbaracurrie3187]

THINKING OF ALL THE OUENS TODAY. YOU WERE INDEED INCREDIBLE. HONOUR AND SALUTE YOU AND A HUGE THANK YOU FOR YOUR COURAGE AND

[@user-je8qo5dz5w]

You think that Rhodesian Army was defeated in the field battles?! RLI and other regiments were victorious everywhere. But why Rhodesia surrendered, you will ask me? Easy - UK. UK forced Rhodesia to capitulate.

[@user-je8qo5dz5w]

@One leap too many in London Town yes, but there are a big difference between USSR/China (China is most responsible for help) and UK. USSR/China were political enemies of Rhodesia. So it is clear that they did and behave themselves as enemies. But uk was Allies of Rhodesia.

[@AlexanderBogdanow]

@@user-je8qo5dz5w The eastern block+China aided the Guerilla's with military support, yes. But the UK was clearly an enemy of Rhodesia. You know, in cold war, nobody believed the journalist's from the eastern block. The western media waged a propaganda campaign and the UK put politcal pressure on Rhodesia, doesn't let become an recogonized, properly independent country like South Africa. Atleast under Ian Smith's government.

[@scottsummers7439]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIWuXp94hNqsqc0 Rhodesian SAS vet talks about his life.

[@desmondhull5778]

Betrayed by the world but stood their ground against all odds,true heroes

[@Boer1652]

@@desmondhull5778 South africa never betrayed you WE Had 2 big wars Happening the boarder war and the war in Angola

[@desmondhull5778]

@@Boer1652 I'm not talking about South Africa,they were one of the few countrys who stood by Rhodesia to the end.

[@davidpriester8113]

Great fighters and above all with ultimate love in their hearts for Rhodesia. Today I am a missionary and traveled several times to Zimbabwe. It brings pain and sorrow what Rhodesia was and what Zimbabwe is today. My battlefield was in Caprivi strip South West Africa in 1977 to 1979 I love South Africa my stem my Lewe. Suid Afrika.

[@arotogtech]

The Rhodesian SAS, the Selous Scouts, the Rhodesian Light Infantry the best and deadliest special forces ever for this type of warfare! They will remain unmatched!

[@ScottTheBot07]

Based

[@fieryharp7437]

No Australians are better.

[@TheSteckel63]

Sure bro

[@Eusouafisica]

@@fieryharp7437 5000 guerrila vs 84 selou scouts. The rodesia Win

[@icysaracen3054]

You all forget that it was conservative governments that supported the sanction against Rhodesia - No democracy wants to associate with aparthied

[@splod44]

My life long friend Jan I met in the legion was an ex sealous scout He never said the word " Zimbabe " Always Rhodesia.He was the definition of a mans man. a fine human being .

[@konfuzinuss8742]

Rhodesia...RLI...we'll never forget !!! Hail from Germany

[@Star_Lion_33]

As a Zimbabwean/ Rhodesian of British stock, I am beyond honoured and grateful of Rhodesia 's achievements. This country created some of the greatest men and women, both white and black. We were raised on Kindness, courage, strength, compassion, generosity, chivalry and honesty. We were a nation of traditional virtues, values and morals. We honoured, respected and protected all our wildlife and national parks ( who are still thriving today ). Proud to be African, proud to be Rhodesian, proud to be Zimbabwean

[@LeonSteyn-rx7uu]

I am proud to call myself a Rhodesian. My father (Capt. D.J. Steyn) served with the Selous Scouts. I served as infantry support with the Armoured car Regiment. Close friends who paid the ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

[@loedward1308]

Sir. may i know whether your family eventually moved somewhere else after the fall? Thanks

[@Tomkkat15]

We will never forget the sacrifices these men made in the fight against communism. Thank you for your service, from America.

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Much appreciated 🙏🏼

[@jamesunsworth6865]

When Ian Smith, was asked by a stupid reporter, to justify his Country, he said this, ( not a verbatim quote) if you or I , committed so much as a parking offence in downtown Salisbury , you would NOT be able to bribe your way out of it. I rest my case.

[@fabricioJiuJitsu]

Respect from Brazil

[@EvilWhiteGuy7.62]

True heros....

[@shabaanmarijani8447]

fighting communism is a funny way of spelling white minority rule

[@LanceNaught]

I will make sure my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren all know of these great people. Rhodesians will never die.

[@shanesampson9730]

Thank you..

[@rodneymorris7264]

You can shove apartheid where the sun doesn’t shine.

[@shanesampson9730]

@@rodneymorris7264 We tried that, the dark continent, make up your mind...

[@andrewdutoit9571]

@@rodneymorris7264 ...The Rhodesians never practiced Apartheid, that was South Africa...

[@glendodds3824]

Actually some of the central aspects of apartheid (segregated suburbs and segregated government schools etc) were also at the heart of the Rhodesian way of life .Moreover, it is significant that Rhodesia also had whites-only regiments like the RLI. Consequently, my apartheid-supporting South African mother and maternal grandparents felt at home north of Beitbridge.

[@rossdavidson5980]

I was only 3 months old. So sad my dad never was the same after the war & end of Rhodesia.

[@timothybryan8260]

You may not exist anymore but you are legend in the world of men.

[@John-rr9fv]

@Ginza Then you’re not very smart at all. They lost because they were betrayed by the west, that is all.

[@pquirk7008]

Just seen my school buddy Keith Swanepoel in the last march past at 10:14 left hand side of the screen. He was 3 commando RLI. The last time I saw him was in Durban when he was doing his 1 recce selection course in 1981. I still have contact with him on face book.

[@USAR8888]

Abandoned and isolated by the world, yet they fought on like lions. Amazing country and fighting men. Reading Hannes Wessels's books about the SAS, RLI fireforce missions, RAR and Selous Scouts, gives me a special appreciation for just how bravely and successfully all these men fought for their country. It makes me sick thinking about how my country, and the West, abandoned them to the forces of Communism and Robert Mugabe. History tells us the rest.

[@penultimateh766]

Small world of advice mate. When the whole WORLD isolates you, you're probably wrong.

[@W-SS]

@@penultimateh766 Majority sentiment =/= being correct.

[@penultimateh766]

@@W-SS So denying the vote to most of the population because of race was a GOOD thing?

[@W-SS]

@@penultimateh766 Pretty sure it was because they weren’t educated enough to manage the country. Europeans leaving Africa = all former colonies becoming shitholes, with few exceptions. Why give people control when they don’t know how to use it effectively?

[@FOXHOUND1871]

@@penultimateh766 Yes

[@idleonlooker1078]

Having travelled through the country a few times since the 90's I can appreciate the hardships these men faced on active duty. From what I've subsequently seen and heard the Rhodesian Army fought like lions. Brave men, who despite being victors on the battlefield, were defeated by the collusion and betrayal of politicians!! To this day, the country has never recovered (or ever will IMO).

[@icysaracen3054]

You sound like a Nazi bro - You had a chance to give reconciliation to the native blacks but your discrimination against them force them to turn to Communist allies who were fighting a bigger proxy war against the West.

[@catharperfect7036]

Yeah a nation is people not the soil, and those who made Rhodesia and South Africa great are gone.

[@stephaniel90]

I'm proud to be a Rhodesian

[@Nekoamursky]

¡Que bueno que se terminó el apartheid!

[@fionasmith6868]

​@@Nekoamursky wrong channel this was Rhodesia not South Africa and they were not the same.

[@petergannon3752]

No apartheid in Rhodeisa all fought side by side black and white

[@gabrielcortes4436]

GLORY FOR RHODESIA!!!! VOLVEREMOS!!!!!! GREETING FROM ARGENTINA!!!!!

[@kyleroy2226]

As a Saint off duty and in civillian kit watching the last march off parade, I unashamedly had tears in my eyes.... once a Saint, always a Saint. God bless my brothers in arms....wherever you may be.

[@mashmallow5578]

A saint? Since when have saints been racist?

[@snakeeateerrrrr]

@@mashmallow5578oi, read a book. the saints was there nickname for the RLI. and the majority of it was made of black men

[@lionelbekker3590]

Lately I have spoken to so many Rhodesians in New Zealand- it’s so cool, we are endangered.

[@neville132bbk]

I meet socially in semi rural NZ 1,2x a week with a real gentleman who was a paymaster for some part of the Rhodesian Army.

[@finlaylewis9390]

Amazing just simply. I have such great respect for RLI and all veterans of the Rhodesian armed forces. I am ashamed of how Britain back stabbed Rhodesia. Rhodesia should still be here today.

[@ernestgouws2479]

South Africa was also a backstabber...then they backstabbed their own...it will rise again... watch and see, but better. How? Kingdom of JESUS-YESHUA 🙌✝

[@finlaylewis9390]

@Dave Ad I don't know but I would imagine so

[@Yitzhakhazak]

Britain had to play sometimes the part of Perfidious Albion, unfortunately. International policy is a bitch.

[@yannick245]

@Dave Ad Kinda...

[@jorgeeusebio8738]

Yes why doesn't England give up northern Ireland double standards you can't pick and choose

[@ruslanpry]

Greeting from Ukraine. You are the heroes. Here we know about you and your country

[@essexfarmer9610]

A great comment from 2 years ago. Now it is your turn to be Rhodesia against Putin. At least this time as a Brit I can be proud to say we stand with you Ukraine! (I lived in Rhodesia just after Mugabe took over)

[@paulkirk5322]

The best counter-insurgency bush fighters the World has seen. God bless the RLI and all those who fought for Rhodesia.

[@ntsucobra]

As a young man I picked up a copy of Soldier of Fortune Magazine and I saw an advert to buy a t-shirt that said "Rhodesian Light Infantry" "Be a man among men". I ordered the t-shirt and from then on my fascination with Africa began. To fight communism is why I joined the US Army. Fast forward 40 years and I've trained, fought, and lived on African soil as a Special Forces Soldier and this all began by seeing an advertisement for a t-shirt!!!! RLI, you will always have a special place in my heart and Africa in my soul.

[@yannick245]

What "special force" exactly? (There are so much keyboard warriors on KZbin)

[@ntsucobra]

@@yannick245 and what is your question exactly? Just look at my profile pic and you might understand.

[@yannick245]

@@ntsucobra Nope, sorry, too small. Please just tell me!

[@ntsucobra]

@@yannick245 De Oppresso Liber! That’s who and not a keyboard warrior!

[@yannick245]

@@ntsucobra That's a motto, not a unit/branch.

[@ianblanthorn]

I am ex Grenadier Guards (British Army) It really was a sad day when the RLI marched off for the last time.

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Indeed it was very emotional for me. I still get a tear in my eye every time I watch it. It's hard to explain the pride you feel for your Regiment..

[@ianblanthorn]

@@fightingmenofrhodesia I totally understand! I was in the 2nd Bn Grenadier Guards, a battalion with history at Waterloo, Crimea and 100's of other places. The battalion was disbanded to make a one Bn Regiment - It was a sad day when we laid down our colors - Its great to see 7.62 SLR's and GPMG's being fired at the beginning of the video.

[@robholloway6829]

Loyal to Britain to the last, though Britain abandoned Rhodesia.

[@NatJ4reform]

I grew up during the Rhodesian war, with my father and brother doing active duty. God bless your memory 🙏

[@finar86]

I love Rhodesia even though I come from a country as distant as Poland. Rhodesian history and how you were betrayed reminds the story of my own country. I've never even been to Africa, but I wish I could see Rhodesia again.

[@tmafungo84]

Racist Polska

[@OkimeOlvx]

Every one of those boys... They looked (and were) so young back then. How time has passed...

[@overcastandhaze]

You did all that was asked of you and more. You will not be forgotten.

[@SurvivalRussia]

5RR sent me here.

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Thanks! I am also a subscriber to his channel. Great story teller! How did he send you here?

[@SurvivalRussia]

@@fightingmenofrhodesia He mentioned you in his most recent video.

[@hamhock6932]

It is awesome. Hi Lars.

[@AlexanderBogdanow]

@@SurvivalRussia You here? Cheer's, lad. Here's to you! *Opening a Laphroaig*

[@Barefoot-Bob]

5rr is awesome

[@josiahmorris5799]

40 years ago. Never will be forgotten.

[@vonp588]

Thank God for the RLI

[@punisherdutton1354]

Though I have never met any Rhodesian in my life but i have great respect for these people,for they have tried their best to contain the expansion of communism in their homeland.

[@alecbrink3368]

You probably have, we are quiet proud people

[@alecbrink3368]

@@ayodejiolowokere1076 no, my homeland is Rhodesia. We may not have had as long a ancestory as Africans but it was still our country as we knew of no other and i believe we only fought to make it better.

[@dougiedup7817]

I am proud to say I was part of this bush war in an area of Mana Pools

[@nilsbachellery6939]

Tell us more please !

[@jasonj5641]

I remember reading about Rhodesia's fight for survival in Soldier of Fortune magazine articles and advertisements in 1978. I wanted to join the Rhodesians but I was only 12 years old at the time.

[@jeffreyhart3385]

Greetings from a Yank who was too young at the time to join your cause. Thanks for sharing. I'm sorry for how the so-called "free world" countries turned their backs on Rhodesia and sold you out. The RLI may be gone, but never forgotten.

[@Kibbe_Surdo]

We will never know how it feels to lose our country, you still are the strongest in my book

[@brigantiasmemerepository6439]

As an American born after this proud nation was already destroyed, I feel immense anger and injustice on behalf of the Rhodesian people for what my predecessors did. The abandonment of Rhodesia to the terrorist hordes of ZANU and ZAPU is one of the most egregious betrayals in history, one I hope we might one day atone for.

[@penultimateh766]

Racist.

[@W-SS]

It’s up there with a few others for sure.

[@frogfinance4605]

same dude, same.

[@annagriffin2865]

“Write their Names on Rolls of Honour Scripted Bold in golden splendour For Principle we made a stand Courageous People, Splendid Land”. Rhodesian Light Infantry: - 85 KIA, 49 died in operations - 4 Silver Cross of Rhodesia Recipients - 42 Bronze Cross of Rhodesia Recipients They had done their duty”. True Saints!

[@rogermoore6726]

RESPECT to our brothers now scattered throughout the world and still prove in any challenge,we prove ourselves and innovative 🙏🤜🤛👍🤙💪💪.

[@tombowers2020]

The planet would do well to have any number of such gallant, ferocious, and brave warriors fighting for freedom.

[@igorkozlovskiy3591]

Rhodesia ceased to exist in 1979 . I was studying at the institute then. We didn't know what was going on there. From Moscow with love.

[@jorgeeusebio8738]

Portuguese admirer, the game was over when Portugal left and we couldn't keep them north of the Zambezi

[@jon1801]

God bless all Saints, one of the finest light infantry regiments ever to exist.

[@ivanlarin86]

I wish I lived that time in Rhodesia... Thank you for your service, Gentlemen!

[@hrdknox2000]

When I was a boy, there was an Army Surplus Store called, "The Command Post", where I bought A LOT if not the majority of the field gear I played with as a kid. The owner, Nick Bondi, I thought was British, but he then informed me that he was Rhodesian and had served in the Rhodesian Army! He always had a good stash of Rhodesian camos and I wish I'd bought some now! I'd love to reopen it, since I live literally around the corner from where it once sat, but it would have to be in a new location, since his old location is now an Allstate Insurance branch. I don't know if Nick's still with us or not, but I'd love to know!

[@nilsbachellery6939]

Do you live in salisbury or did this guy emigrate somewhere ?

[@hrdknox2000]

@@nilsbachellery6939 Alabama

[@nilsbachellery6939]

@@hrdknox2000 i see, a way to know if this nick bondi guy is still around w'd be to look for a phone number

[@hrdknox2000]

@@nilsbachellery6939 Nick was quite old, so I don't know. But we don't have phone books anymore.

[@aliarshad3012]

@@hrdknox2000 a racist from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 ended up in racist alabama...imagine that.

[@russellfulton6935]

Very moving podcast, the RLI is my parent regiment so got a tad misty eyed. How immaculate was the late Lt Col Charlie Aust's drill? Outstanding C.O. and much loved and respected by all. RIP Sir and Salute.

[@brianpirie2256]

My emotions have got the better of me teary eyed.

[@user-dx3jc2iw6i]

Bravo RLI! You are the best! Greetings from Ukraine!

[@ludovicokampfer5000]

Total support for the rhodesian people stay strong !!!! Grettings from south america

[@IvanIvanov-uw6nq]

They deserve to be remembered

[@Wingalaxi]

When these marvellous men left, disaster entered. And stayed.

[@cm2973]

I doubt you quite know, but a growing number of us in The States have feelings of intense guilt that our nation abandoned you. You were our brothers, and yet we as a nation kept our backs turned.

[@boondocksaint621]

I have always wondered about this. We fought in Vietnam and abandoned the Rhodies. As a kid I read in SOF about this, never understood why we watched. It’s true that a growing number of people my age have an interest. Rhodesia, SA, Europe, USA.

[@cm2973]

@@boondocksaint621 we simply had too much white guilt regarding success of the rhodesians. We bought into the idea that Western culture was not necessary for a representative democracy

[@ulsterinfidel9897]

How do you think we British feel? We are ashamed of ourselves, the Rhodesians stood beside us in full support and wanted to maintain the monarchy yet we abandoned them. They called for us to stop rejecting them in favour of communists who hated them and us. It sickens me our government would do such things. Rhodesia will live in my heart as a Briton

[@cm2973]

@@ulsterinfidel9897 I know there are plenty that feel that way. Not enough to matter, but no government is perfect

[@heywoodjerbloume]

Some of you blokes came over and helped us out.

[@garycoppard3596]

Thanks to all that servered in the armed forces of Rhodesia for their brave efforts and sacrifice. May God bless you all

[@rodgergraeme]

Worst thing to happen to Rhodesia, independence has ruined my home ..RLI and all the forces you were the best ..Rhodesia was Super

[@fernandocastro2680]

My admiration and respect for the noble Rhodesian people who stood up to communism and the traitorous liberals from the West who left them surrounded. Greetings from Argentina.

[@glendodds3824]

Nice to hear from you.

[@mdmarko]

Sad! Rhodesia was a well-run country. Zimbabwe....not so much...

[@williamsample2631]

@ well tell me is in Zimbabwe all that much better since it has become free?

[@pamberinehondo9447]

@ My God you talk some shit. Rhodesian forces took part and were decorated in Malaya and the Rhodesian conflict ended in a negotiated settlement not defeat on the battlefield. You are so keen to talk up French military genius and victory you seem to forget a couple of Liberations and Waterloo. Still got that White flag handy Jacques?

[@williamsample2631]

@ you're not comparing Apples to Apples here. The rhodesians were cut off, boycotted from almost all help except from South Africa. France on the other hand put all its might into trying to keep Algeria. The rebel groups fighting the rhodesians had the Soviet Union or China supporting them. Then the the rhodesians lost their only help the South Africans. That was very long War of attrition. The thing is after 40 years Zimbabwe is not in any better shape actually it's much worse. Which is what the original comment was about. Not how you frogs do it better, or so you think.

[@williamsample2631]

@ to be fair yes they did refuse London's terms. When you look at things no one really wants to ever give up power. But now 40 years after this supposed majority rule my question is is the country any better? Hell no! Now people in power should have been a bit more accommodating with the minority. But apparently the leaders of the minority were worst then the people they replaced! I had a nurse 2 years ago from Zimbabwe told me of the troubles of the regime. Just another country ill prepared for Independence when the time came like a lot of countries in Africa

[@pamberinehondo9447]

@ Blah blah blah. You always bring up strange comparisons. The US War on Terror. Well how did that strategy work out now that the Taliban have been defeated ? Oh wait. Now piss off as your drivel is boring me.

[@wildfox5184]

Rhodesian SAS were good soldiers excellent quality

[@flaminiopacheco6303]

Rhodesia, all the Rhodies and my Brothers in Arms will be in my heart forever.

[@lionelbekker3590]

My dad fought in the Rhodesia war, it changed him some what, he would come home for six weeks and be gone for six weeks, this carried on for a long time, I was very small then, did not quite under then. It’s so sad to see what’s happened- this should have never happened- I am sure there was a better way.

[@barrysanders1376]

Same here.

[@simbamapanda]

True it shouldnt hav been like this just Hope zimbabwe gets up on its feet

[@thepreacher7399]

@@simbamapanda Zimbabwe will never be able to be like Rhodesia, Rhodesia was a truly special nation. Zimbabwe is like over half the other African nations now, poor leadership, starving population. It also has heavy communist ideals, it is a bad nation.

[@woodland5325]

They needed a slow and gradual pace of decolonisation to bring the standards of living of European and African in line, probably also more immigration from Europe and Asia to quell racial tensions. Sadly post ww2 politics and African decolonisation had other things in store for Rhodesia. These fighters knew the desperate situation that would ensue if Rhodesia was handed over to Mugabe, so they fought for a better future. Then again it's hard to fault Africans fighting for equality in their nation, just a tragedy for everyone but the corrupt ZANU PF elites.

[@davebishopcomedy]

The Africans were lied to and got largely what they voted for

[@robgunnersmate6665]

Though Rhodesia did not exist when I was born, I will remember these elite soldiers and the duty they carried out. Glory to the RLI!

[@wensmanyu8358]

With Love & Outmost Respect, I Salute You..Love from the Philippines

[@michaelmullaney3799]

Thank God for The Rhodesian Light Infantry. You did Rhodesian proud.

[@scallywag6768]

I can't help but to admire their parade drill. Heavily influenced by the British as was the Canadian Army when I served. Also noticed the use of FN FAL. I trained with them in the late 60s early 70s. I still think it's a superior assault rifle.

[@williamsample2631]

@ByHisCall yeah and it's heavy to!

[@scallywag6768]

@ByHisCallyes it is and yes it does. I'm an old man and stuck in my ways. The FN FAL is a reliable, accurate assault rifle. It would have been better if it was .280 caliber as originally proposed by the British but of course the Yankees had to duck that up. The FN FAL could compete with the AK47. There are a lot of dead Americans killed in Vietnam because their M16 didn't work at a crucial moment.

[@maxwellharris507]

@@scallywag6768 a big factor is that a cleaning kit was never issued, in addition to a switch from stick powder to ball powder

[@yannick245]

The early FN FAL semi-auto with that heavy recoil was aweful...

[@calummackenzie1797]

The FN only had a big kick if you were used to firing a pop gun 😂. First weapon I fired & it did me alright for the next 8 years in the hondo. Get used to it & the kick doesn't seem so bad. I used to shut my gas adjustment off, so all the gases would recycle the weapon. Gave me the biggest kick, but l never ever had a stoppage in any contact (firefight) Hell in one contact even fired 2 rifle grenades FROM THE SHOULDER. Next morning had a bruise from my right nipple down to my elbow. Didn't feel a thing whilst firing them. Funny what adrenaline can do to you when someone with an AK doesn't like you

[@paulasmulders3301]

So sad! No words!

[@greenleader3520]

God bless these brave men, I have a Rhodesian flag hung up in my room in honor of them

[@superbug1977]

Where in the world do you get a Rhodesian flag? I want one.

[@thehammer4607]

@@superbug1977 you can find them online

[@patricksomers5872]

You can get a Rhodesian flag on eBay. I got mine this past Monday, December 12

[@pelonehedd7631]

I too want a Rhodesian Flag. I will be researching where to get a good one not made in communist China but would appreciate any reference You have.

[@greenleader3520]

@@pelonehedd7631 I got mine from EBay, but that was over 2 years ago now.

[@fnln544]

Grand to see about soldiers who served the then country and flag of Rhodesia. Absolutely honorable. Blessings.

[@bengreen6980]

I can only imagine the emotions on that day. Pride mixed with sadness of course but also remembrance of those not there. Thanks to youtube the RLI lives on to this day as people like myself (Brit Ex RN) can see for ourselves the courage shown under fire and respect hard earned from all serving past and present. I can't help but feel we let you down when we should have stood alongside you. I would have been proud to do so. God Bless.

[@jacquiedykes8636]

It wasn't the ordinary British people who let us down or betrayed us it was successive British Governments of all parties and the Queen.

[@bengreen6980]

@@jacquiedykes8636 Thank you. However I feel that HM the Queen wouldn't have been part of the problem, she is tied by the constitution. But then again maybe that is my Royalist blood speaking.

[@nobodyinparticular709]

I recall when our national flag and colours were rolled up on parade, many a "tough" guy had tears in their eyes, we knew what was to come and were helpless to do anything about it.

[@danielgreen3715]

What a sad sight to see the queens colours being handed back in!

[@kudzanaigladmankativhu9694]

i actually cried.

[@user-rc6td2tx2z]

All RLI stand as a testimony to Rhodesia. We (RHODESIANS) stand tall and SALUTE all of them, always. RESPECT SALUTE.

[@ralphbeeby9336]

My dream is to go to Hatfield House, place a flower at the base of the "Troopie" statue, salute and say a silent prayer for those brave soldiers, both fallen and for those who are still with us today. RLI I salute you with much respect!

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Thanks Ralph! Please place one for me too

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

@@peterleigh7485 yes our drill is identical to that of the Infantry in the UK

[@sonsofthesilentage994]

Lions.

[@user-rc6td2tx2z]

Note that the RLI was never presumptuous - their regimental anthem "The Saints" could have been chosen by any. But it wasn't. It was chosen by the Rhodesian Light Infantry - Men of Men. Always respected. Thank you for being there when Rhodesia called. Now it's different, we know. But be sure that you will NEVER be forgotten. RESPECT. SALUTE

[@pelonehedd7631]

I love that the Saints was Chosen to represent good Men . I hate death head emblem’s , they are ungodly and remind Me of enemies like Hamas and ilk.

[@FullThrottleProductions]

Thank you for your service sir,and may all the servicemen who sacrificed their lives for Rhodesia find eternal rest.

[@Haroldthecheeseman]

10:10 that Auld Lang Syne playing in the end symbolizes Rhodesia's ending

[@williaminnes6635]

There's not so much difference between Zimbabwe and any other Commonwealth county. Those who wanted to save her fought with uncommon valour, but those who wanted to defile her succeeded with uncommon efficiency. Rest In Peace;

[@penultimateh766]

So you literally feel that the British Empire was there to command non-white races and tell them what to do, and that was a good thing?

[@williaminnes6635]

@@penultimateh766 My friend, I'm afraid you'll have to hang something sweeter than Kathy Newmanisms on your hook if you expect many people to rise to your bait.

[@penultimateh766]

@@williaminnes6635 Never met this "Newman" strumpet. But you're saying that SOME kind of bait DOES exist that would tempt your kind. It's not like a tiger and broccoli.

[@rustynail9007]

Thank you for your service

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Much appreciated

[@firemantim9601]

Good Video. We need to bring Rhodesia back.

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Thank you

[@BosvarkDelta]

Huge respect Some of the guys I served with in the SADF were ex Rhodesian soldiers I will never understand why South Africa and Rhodesia never stood side by side We would have defeated anything that stood against us.

[@RoCK3rAD]

What were the two nations gonna do about the native situation?

[@davebishopcomedy]

Yep sa wanted to clean up after the election and were only stopped by the selous scouts.

[@signoresantinoburnett1169]

@@jackmacfakie1387 Except those were not English they were 2nd and 3rd generation RHODESIAN.

[@americocardoso5401]

The RLI ,Won their War, it's the politician's who lost the country,such a loss,sad.

[@medieval07]

Britain should never have left, it’s a shameful episode in our history, cowardly politicians in U.K. saw there future in the EU, The British people and Rhodesia where both betrayed, let’s hope We the U.K. can right the wrongs of the past soon

[@lynettemartin7215]

My brother brother inlaw cousins all served i am so proud of all of them

[@OzBloke]

Had a good friend, now deceased, who was a medic with the RLI. Good man and missed! 😎

[@davidperdue7506]

The stuff of legends. Thank you!

[@AgressorNation]

Much respect, admiration and appreciation for your bravery, sacrifices, and above all, for your just fight, from America.

[@michaelmullaney3799]

Thank God for the RLI. None Better. Soldier on.

[@tunkua]

I have great admiration and affection for the white Rhodesians who did so much for the economic development and prosperity of Southern Rhodesia. A great people.

[@MDR-hn2yz]

As a former US Marine and Iraq veteran, I can’t help but admire these men.

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

A very sad day in the memory of this fine regiment. Brave and courageous men. We shall remember and honor each and every one of them for their service and commitment to our nation.

[@aydon1276]

I wonder what it was like for those men, knowing for sure it was their last march around the square.

[@robertbriggs7100]

It's a shame that Rhodesia and South Africa were forced into giving up, double crossed. Both countries are a mess now. All that good work!

[@augustusimperator.avi1872]

Rhodesia, an oasis of prosperity among a bronken land. Zimbabwe, ey y'all have 5000000000$ for a loaf of bread?

[@hudsonchalmers6504]

Our amazing warriors and brothers in arms. A n honour to know you John

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Likewise Hudson!

[@PANZERFAUST829]

T h ere were som e excellent Rhodesians in my unit in 1981 and 1982 ! Respect to you guys ! 32Bn Greet Anton Hart

[@Neniwofuti]

Thanks for the clip its clearer than the one I had a few years back. The Saints remain my favourite unit on parade.

[@neilthain4387]

Imagery taken from Msasa Videos illegally.

[@redskyatnight123]

Man watching these videos makes me want to do it all again best job i ever had being a soldier

[@danielfourie7204]

My heroes to this day I will never forget them

[@bigboyblue7181]

We too were disbanded in the 1995. The Canadian Airborne Regiment. You men lived the real life of soldiers. Very fortunate.

[@b.ohlenschlager8985]

As an former german soldier i salut you....the RLI were real Soldiers and idols for every man in Service

[@davebishopcomedy]

German soldier - against these utter legends of combat is an insult.

[@zenmeditationinternational2023]

Very moving. It's wonderful to see everything that Dave and Ron told me come to life. Brave chaps.

[@Nick.T-Alo.G-Car]

Salute & Respect - For me it was honour to have been with you Ouens on FireForce.

[@LordWellington15]

This is one of the better quality videos I've seen of the Rhodesian military, and good music too.