South Georgia: Royal Marines Fight Off An Invasion | TEA & MEDALS

3rd April 1982, South Georgia, South Atlantic.
The Falklands War wasn’t just about the Falkland Islands. There’s another British territory a thousand miles away that has its own story to tell about that particular conflict… And who better to tell it than Keith Mills, then a Lieutenant in the Royal Marines, who at just 22 years old was sent to the tiny island of South Georgia to sort out a problem with some Argentinian scrap metalworkers.
What started out as a diplomatic incident soon became a full Argentinian assault and Keith was forced to lead his detachment of 22 commandos in a battle that it was impossible to win.
Darren Coventry talks to Keith about the difficult decisions he made that day, along with former Royal Marines Bob Ashton and Steve Holding who saw him pluck up the courage to do something incredibly brave and would lead to him receiving the Distinguished Service Cross.
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[@muzmason3064]

I never tire of hearing Falkland stories. Lest we forget 🇬🇧🕊

[@DavidGreen-pc1im]

Overwhelmed in the end, but so much courage and leadership shown. Brave Royal Marines all❤️

[@michaelmelton3246]

I am an American who admires the U.K. I am a retired United States Marine Master Sergeant(27 years) and I have a huge amount of respect for the British Military. I very much enjoyed this podcast! SEMPER FI! 👊🏻GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!🇬🇧 GOD BLESS CHESTY WHEREVER YOU ARE 🇺🇸

[@svenred6eard757]

I am not in the military, but I live near the base that he is taking about (Lympstone commando). If you take the train along the estuary, you go past the assualt course. I am English and I like the USA, so thanks for your comment sir!

[@michaelmelton3246]

@@svenred6eard757 when I was a young Marine many years ago I experienced such profound kindness from some citizens of the U.K. So much so that I will NEVER FORGET their act of kindness. This is the short version of my story: I was 18 years old and serving in a Marine Combat Unit in S.E. Asia. I was homesick and depressed. My steady girlfriend had quit writing me. I found out through a friend that she was getting married. She finally sent me a “DEAR JOHN” letter breaking up our engagement. I was deeply hurt and depressed. That’s not a good frame of mind in a Combat zone. I hadn’t had mail for awhile and was left with the thought that no one cared about me. One day at mail call I was told I had a package someone had sent me. I didn’t have a clue about who was sending me a package. Even on good days our mail delivery was spotty at best. I picked up the package which was the size of a shoebox. It was addressed to me from London, U.K. I was quite sure I didn’t know anyone from the U.K. I opened the box and was stunned at what I saw. The box was full of letters, notes and crayon 🖍 drawings. The box was from school children telling me “thank you for your service” and “You are brave”. One of the children told me “I am praying for you so try not to get killed.” This act of kindness was overwhelming! I’m not sure who gave them my name. The Marines have a professional magazine called “LEATHERNECK”. In the magazine there is an article called “MAILBAG” and encourages people to become “PEN PALS” to Marines. I think that’s where the idea came from. I still to this day don’t know how they got my name specifically. Sadly, I lost the box of notes and letters that mean’t so much to me. We moved several times and I lost a sea bag 💼 that had my personal belongings in it. I firmly believe that those letters and notes saved this 18 year old kid. I will always remember this kindness and I will always LOVE the people in the U.K. I served in the Marines for 27 years retiring in 1995.I graduated from University in 2005 at the age of 55 with a BA in Behavioral Psychology. I attended Seminary and earned a Master of Divinity. I became a Pastor in the United Methodist Church. I am retired from active ministry. I AM BLESSED!🙏 GOD SAVE THE QUEEN🇬🇧 SEMPER FI👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@hanoitripper1809]

@@michaelmelton3246 so are you cheering super hard for England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 to bring it home tomorrow? ⚽️ ⚽️ ⚽️ 🏆 🎉 🍺

[@tonyodonnell7189]

everyone has to respect the british military after all the shoot unarmed civilians in peace marches!

[@jamestiberiuskirk3277]

Thank you for your service pal. The Redcoats are your brothers now! ;-)

[@dbharrold]

Keith is the same age as me. He has been one of my heroes since the battle at South Georgia. Doing what he did at just 22 is pretty incredible. Thanks Keith and your men for your outstanding service.

[@EvoraGT430]

Something many 22-year-olds should remember these days.....

[@haroldgodwinson9822]

Well done BFBS. This is how interviews should be done. And huge respect to the Marines on South Georgia.

[@dougbates8018]

Great interviews: Thank you. I remember ‘meeting’ the British Naval Task Force in mid-Atlantic! My family and I departed Cape Town on our home-built 50-foot schooner ‘Long John Silver’ in February 1982 and sailed to St Helena (we got caught in a massive storm and couldn’t make landfall, so we sailed to Walvis Bay in Namibia to rest and recover, then sailed to St Helena again in early March). After a memorable month on St Helena we set sail on the 1,700-mile ocean crossing to Brazil, along with another schooner ‘Gandalf of Eldemar’. We were on St Helena when the Argies invaded The Falkland Islands and then South Georgia but news had not reached us… We were at sea a few days out from St Helena, in radio contact with the Gandalf, who were a half day ahead of us, when my father spotted an aircraft that appeared low on the northern horizon and rapidly got bigger. It was a Vulcan bomber- went right over the top of us with a deafening sonic boom and rapidly disappeared to the south… a few miinutes later the skipper of Gandalf hailed us on the VHF excitedly yapping about the ocean being full of navy ships, even the bloomin’ QE 2! He said there was a Sea King on its way over heading in our direction. We couldn’t see the ships as they were just over the horizon from our location, but sure enough the Sea King came over and hailed us. Once they found out we were heading for Brazil, they were fine with that, and just told us to keep radio silence about seeing them out there. An historic moment in time…

[@charlescth]

A great video. I met Keith in Cyprus in 1984 when he was 2iC of a Commando Company on UN duties. I was a 19 year old 2Lt fresh out of RMAS attached to his company as a scout car Tp for 2 weeks as part of a rotation! A delightful fellow!

[@devlin7575]

did he hesitate when asked for the ketchup still?

[@charlescth]

@@devlin7575 Since it was 37 years ago, I have no recollection!

[@devlin7575]

@@charlescth thumbs up for sharing the story :)

[@underwaterdick]

22 marines fending off an invasion force. Incredible story, and a great example of why the Royal Marines should be feared by all. Thank you for sharing, and thank you to those who put themselves in that position.

[@AussieGamerPlays]

20 year Aussie veteran here. Fantastic interviews, good to see and hear it directly from their Pov

[@elguapo1507]

A brilliant man and the same applies to ALL those who fought alongside him! Absolute respect forever!

[@dk5468]

Can you imagine what it felt like seeing those ships arrive and helicopters land? Outnumbered and outgunned, with orders not to surrender. These guys define the meaning of the word bravery. Much respect

[@bernardedwards8461]

@ D K BOLLOCKS!

[@michaeldavison9808]

@@bernardedwards8461 what is your problem with someone admiring the courage of the people defending his freedom? Of the two of you I know who is talking bollocks. And you'll note that I can express myself in upper AND lower case, like an adult.

[@bernardedwards8461]

@@michaeldavison9808 How clever of you! My "problem" as you put it was that you didn't read my comment of 4 days ago benearh the video, which explains my position. I can tell you are a naive wokist who knows little about war.

[@usernamesreprise4068]

@@michaeldavison9808 What would this ungrateful little Toiks opinion have been if the R.M contingent had simply waived a white flag without even firing a shot upon sighting the sheer overwhelming numbers of troops and weapons that were by then, landing to oppose them, being as they were outnumbered around fifty or sixty to one at minimum. In MY humble opinion this slimy little toad like half of todays "all about ME" culture would not have even been capable of completing the grueling training these young men went through just to have the HONOUR of wearing that uniform. My undying respect to ALL of our armed services past and present..... who for the present at least, are STILL respected and feared adversaries around the World man for man.

[@loddon82]

Ever seen any action mate?@@bernardedwards8461

[@unbearifiedbear1885]

This show deserves its own channel - kudos on creating something so valuable ❤ 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇨🇦🇭🇲🇳🇿

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

A lot of Deserved Union flags here me thinks ;)

[@unbearifiedbear1885]

@@Theoriginalbigbrillo you're right; and a lot of non Union ones, too - these flags however, are the flags of my forefathers, flags my family bleed and have bled for

[@starship399]

I know right i was annoyed when i found there was not an endless amount of great videos like this on here needs more

[@residentelect]

@@unbearifiedbear1885 You fly them flags high mate. Never let anyone make you feel ashamed for celebrating the very symbol of our combined heritage, culture, and community which your forebears sacrificed so much to protect. I still wear a Union Flag patch on my civvy jacket, the same as was on my uniform. Pride of your homeland and those who have fought to defend it is not "R@cist" or a "micro aggression" as a vocal minority would lead you to believe. Take care brother. All the best from Yorkshire 🇬🇧🇺🇲🇦🇺🇳🇿🇨🇦

[@unbearifiedbear1885]

@@residentelect cheers butty, thanks for your service ❤🇬🇧

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

Excellent program. I think it also goes to show the type of men that become Royal Marines officers and the excellent training that they receive.

[@paulrowland2303]

All of these people fill me full of pride and hope thanks for sharing with us these courageous human beings

[@energdnb]

Thanks for solidifying our reputation, boys. Respect from 42 Commando Royal Marines

[@daviddenley3512]

I remember this action well and those lads made us all feel proud to be British and this action is still often spoke about within my circle of friends. Thank you for giving us something to be very proud of.

[@ProfileP246]

What a fascinating story, I was completely glued to the screen. War and adrenaline mixed with highly intelligent thinking from Captain Keith Mills, extraordinary!

[@paulphilipempey1]

Absolutely intrigued by the interviewees. Some powerful accounts of their undoubted bravery in the battle for South Georgia. Thank you for the upload.

[@wolfgangfrech5942]

"Tea & Medals" should be the title of a comprehensive military history of the British Empire. Jokes apart: great history lesson, thanks.

[@1crazypj]

The people of the Falklands have never considered themselves as anything but British, I have a friend who has a lot of relatives there. Thanks you for a great interview

[@MichaelKingsfordGray]

Anonymous coward.

[@chiselcheswick5673]

Brilliant example of how good our military is. Riveting story. Many thanks.

[@johnievers4696]

I met Keith Mills on a train out of Birmingham New Street station. He had just returned back to UK and heading home on leave. I was heading home on leave as a Lance Jack - from Stratford! He was buzzing to be back and told me all about the battle as we stood near the doors on a full train. It seemed like he was still high on adrenaline but everything was still so fresh. He made quite an impression on me.

[@peterstubbs5934]

What battle? Nothing the marines did down there could be called a battle. You want to see real fighting, see what 2 Para, 3 Para and the Scots Guards did. That was REAL fighting.

[@stanlyjohn9347]

@@peterstubbs5934 don’t forget about the Welsh guards lad

[@kayleigh949]

Its bloody amazing how these 20 or so marines managed to damage a warship, shot down a puma and gave the Argies a bloody nose.

[@Surv1ve_Thrive]

👍🇬🇧

[@roybennett6330]

@@Surv1ve_Thrive a life on a ocian 🌊

[@neilo.2177]

Meanwhile the mainland is now being invaded by every type.

[@Horriblebastad]

@@neilo.2177 Mainland. The Falkland islands? Or did you mean something else?

[@neilo.2177]

@@Horriblebastad GB.

[@johnstjohn8505]

Excellent programme. Thank God for the Royal Marines. Best soldiers along with the SAS in the world. The Falklands are still free and long may it remain so.

[@SantiagoAriasEskapa]

Greetings from Argentina. Great interview. Very human, very professional. The group of argentinean marines on the first flight of the puma were 15 men, with a MAG (GPMG). On the second flight of the puma, there were14 men. 2 of them died and 4 were wounded during de action. The alouette took 10 more marines. Both helicopters were from the Argentinean polar ship, the Bahía Paraíso which was in the area. The attack on the ARA Guerrico left one dead sailor and 5 wounded. The navy special operation forces group was left in reserve. They were part of the "workers" that were already in the island and was part of the 55 that remained there.

[@user-ei3dq2dw6i]

My hope is for the UK Argentina to become best of friends always

[@andreinarangel6227]

Los ingleses le metieron una goleada a los pibes!!!

[@jamesportrais3946]

@Oke Ihenacho Beautiful post.

[@Deleted6477]

@@andreinarangel6227 Apenas niños,?! eran soldados.

[@d.jparer5184]

@@user-ei3dq2dw6i grow up!

[@mordecaisackett9421]

A young officer who has been lucky enough to be noticed by a competent and experienced NCO, can blossom into a formidable and dangerous leader of men.

[@wilmoney4619]

Unfortunately NCO’s have to spend their time trying to control the chaos that young officers create. Hahahaha

[@mwnciboo]

@@wilmoney4619 ...and the chaos of their Junior Ranks.

[@edwardhart8449]

The Royal Marines are one of the world’s greatest military units. Semper Fi

[@chrisholland7367]

Fortunately they've had over 356 years of experience to become the elite fighting machine they are today. Formed in 1664 they've fought ashore and on the high seas in almost every corner of the globe. It wasn't until ww2 that the role of commando was transferred from the British Army to the Royal Marines. They have one of longest recruit selection courses in the world 32 weeks from civilian to Marine 64 weeks from civilian to Marines officer.

[@dkoz8321]

@@chrisholland7367 Ironically RM are not oldest Marines in the world. Technically Ancient Greeks were 1st Marines. Troy was an amphibious landing. Ancient Rome had Naval infantry, who served on Roman Triremes. Vikings were pure Marines. They fought from ships, they raided from ships. When in retreat they retreated to ships. But first national naval infantry force were formed by Royal Spanish Navy and Royal Dutch Navy. But only by few years prior to English King authorising Royal Marine Force for Royal Navy. Then newly created US Congress authorized Navy to establish Marine Corps in 1789. Their first 'action' on foreign soil was Barbary Pirate Wars, the 'Shores Of Tripoli'.

[@cedenullis5906]

This officer is a true warrior, he represents all that is expected of a Royal Marins. The fact that our Nation still produces men of his caliber is proof that, as a Nation, our enemies need to be very very cautious. Our citizens should be ever grateful for the service we can rely on from all members of the Army Navy and Air Force.

[@arthurashley6414]

That is a very good evaluation of our professional services 👏👌

[@dwynnell]

He’s proper.

[@Playboyvicferrari]

Amen

[@peterclarke7006]

@MOBILE FORCE ACTUAL Yes, because squandering 22 lives- 22 highly trained lives, at that- pointlessly in an unwinnable situation which their own politicians weren't prepared to back them on would be such a "brave" thing to do. 🤣

[@peterclarke7006]

@@EEST-Militia We're weak, but not because of the things you've listed, son. We're weak because we've just voted ourselves into a state of glorious isolation, where the only thing left for us is to be the auxiliaries of the US, a country that's shut it's own borders to us, which should tell us everything we need to know.

[@paulbradford8240]

Great to hear the full account, which is overshadowed by The Falklands. I had a friend in the Police who was a Royal Marine who landed at san Carlos Bay. He was and is a top man. He would on occasion (if asked) talk about the experience. He did tell me that he didn't suffer as a result. However, on one occasion, we had to spend a few days away from our Force, called to Crown Court as witnesses in another part of the Country. At night I was woken by him shouting 'Take cover! Incoming!' He had no recollection the following morning. I asked his wife if it was a regular occurrence. It was. I take my hat off to him and all the other guys.

[@Damo3445]

He's a strong willed man hiding that all these years. It will surface at some point sadly

[@MedicineWolf]

In my personal experience as well indirect fire is more terrifying than direct fire and the anxiety of it stays with you much longer.

[@leer3925]

À

[@danielw5850]

@@NA-gf1zy I remember a platoon sergeant, just back from 2 years in Belfast, who dived into the gutter on Princes Street, Edinburgh, when the One O'clock gun was fired from the castle

[@JeezUriah]

It happens. Reliving old scraps. Then you wake up. Cheers!

[@rupben01]

Great depiction and real memoir from a real brain of the battle. It is very good that you mixed other soldiers into the video. As a British historian, this is priceless. Thank you.

[@Madeinwem]

I am proud that my Dad was a Royal Marine.

[@BBeowulf]

This Tea and Medals series is one of the greatest things on KZbin.

[@philltatham4732]

So proud of these gentlemen bless em 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@JoshuaC923]

Great documentary and interview. Would be interesting to also hear from Argentinian officer who handled the negotiations. Even after having some of his men killed, i think he handled it very professionally 👍🏻👍🏻

[@patrickelliott-brennan8960]

Absolutely. Will have to see if there has been an interview now :)

[@starcorpvncj]

I was in the intelligence in Australia monitoring all this live at the time. It was very interesting to see and hear the guys who were at South Georgia after all these years.

[@Census-Podcast]

We need more of these with Falklands Vets. Great example of British military discipline executed by an extremely diverse leader. Bloody Fantastic.

[@nmelkhunter1]

I love the Brits. They sailed 8000 miles to take back their rocks. Why? Because it's their rocks. Love it.

[@sturmgewehr449]

as if any country with a decent military wouldn't do the same... not just rocks, there were british people on that island who did not want to be argentinian.

[@nmelkhunter1]

@@sturmgewehr449 I get that. I was paraphrasing Thatcher. I think it was the right call. At the time I was way too young to get it, but now I appreciate the true importance of standing your ground and defending your citizens.

[@svenred6eard757]

I am from the UK. I feel equally uneasy about Gibraltar.

[@hanoitripper1809]

@@sturmgewehr449 temporary scientists

[@richardkrasicki6086]

The island has massive amounts of oil and gas reserves.

[@cgjoe64]

Fantastic interviews Shows just how good the selection and training of Royal Marines is

[@krisgoodgroves2654]

Really enjoyed that. Thank you. I spent 4 months on South Georgia in 91. So know that area well :)

[@nathaniel4334]

Excellent. Really enjoyed this. Thank you to all the marines and sailors for their service.

[@scaleyback217]

For years I worked alongside and lived directly across the road from one of those lads on that photo. Big Welsh lump in the middle of the photo. Lovely bloke. Also working alongside us was a Para who was the youngest man on the battlefield at Goose Green - died a few years ago, another absolute gentleman. Also worked alongside another lad who was 7RHA down there and finally an ex-matelot who was lifted off the Coventry after she was hit, told me he should have been one of those killed but had just left his position to go to the galley to arrange a brew, he was taken to the Atlantic Conveyor and when she was hit he had to be lifted off her also. Decided he was a littl bit too unlucky to be around. Me, I had put my notice in April 1981 and was thus on a training course for my pending discharge when this all blew up. I went back to barracks at the weekends to find more and more of those who live in my street had been whisked off here, there and everywhere. They did us all proud, bless 'em.

[@timothywilliams1359]

My takeaway from this: how important it is to have NCOs capable of leading young officers to realize their full potential. As a newly commissioned officer, I did not know 1/100th as much about soldiering as my 1SG. Time and again, he helped me avoid making an ass out of myself and screwing up the mission.

[@SimDeck]

We had, like many, a young LT join our platoon in the middle of a long, 3-year tour of Northern Ireland. Our platoon Sgt, distinguished by his affiliation with the Light Division, was a grizzly old SNCO-a great guy. From my perspective as a new Rifleman, I witnessed the Sgt mentor the young officer, capitalizing on his natural intelligence and leadership skills. After a few months, we trusted the officer impeccably. Later on, it was gratifying to see him rise to the rank of an outstanding Captain in our Regiment.

[@davidcowley]

Very humble man, they are a very special breed the Royal Marines

[@shamus2503]

Fantastic review and recollection. Thank you Keith and veterans!

[@GdaySport]

Nice to hear a soldier's first hand account of a conflict that was overshadowed by the Falklands story. My thoughts and prayers to those who lost their lives and to their families. It's sobering how quickly and easily things can escalate, this shows it's much more difficult and complicated to try and defuse a situation.

[@nigelmoreland8252]

As I understand it my father, Major Andy Moreland RM wrote Lt Keith Mills’ citation for his DSC.

[@davidllewelyndavies2724]

Good man Andy. Knew him in 41 Cdo in Malta.

[@hodsontony121]

Great respect to this officer, a very enlightening interview and well structured. Thank you.

[@kevinsheridan5405]

You guys need to write a book. American respect for you brave Brits

[@marjorythomson9310]

"Too Few, Too Far" by George Thomsen and Malcolm Angel

[@scottcook8443]

I love this channel I wish you could look into when my dad got ambushed in Northern Ireland in the early 70's. My son is a nod now but my dad's stories I love him to meet up with his old troop

[@richardnaylor3300]

What a hero, I am so proud, thank you for your service

[@clives344]

Yes amazing bunch of Guys.

[@tonyscanlon1372]

We’ll done gentlemen thank for what you done and what your type are still doing now 🇬🇧👍

[@rickyraveon]

Great job, Daz! It is quite the story and had my attention the entire interview! Proud of what you are doing, my friend!

[@darrencoventry6788]

Thanks Rick - did you see the episode with Pete Norton GC, featuring so FBI agents from your side of the pond? Hope you are well old friend!

[@richardhyde6418]

Great video interview......Enjoyed every minute. Hats off to the Royals on their actions at worlds end.....

[@philjones2584]

Great to hear what did happen that day in South Georgia, a bloody good job done well done

[@kranson8514]

Some of the finest gents ever to serve turned an utter cluster £@u€ into victory God bless them all.

[@sonamor1]

A great series of Interviews and a superb historical documentary.

[@massdave2]

I'm pretty sure it was Keith Mills I met when I went skiing in Courchevel (around 1990?). He was teaching his girlfriend to ski - she was going down black runs on day 3.... He'd been out for weeks with the Royal Marines downhill racing team. He taught me how to do a racing turn - I've never skiied so scarily fast before or since. He told me the tale of attacking the ship.

[@iainduncan0303]

I was skiing in the Alps with the interviewer...small world indeed

[@maynard789]

I was wondering if this 52 minute video would interest me enough to watch it through. Well, definitely it did. Great story telling and an amazing story to tell. Great respect for all involved!

[@TallmanMike]

Outstanding story. Well worth the watch.

[@bobbylockes]

wow. Incredibly well told experiences. Gripping stories. I've got the scenes in my head as if I'd been watching actually footage. Subscribed!

[@anthonyodonnell6105]

This was extremely well done. Massive respect to the Royal Marines.

[@OzDeaDMeaT]

What an absolutely fantastic show. I wish Australia had a show like this.

[@jemc4276]

What an incredible interview and snapshot of history. Great video guys.

[@davidfalat4377]

Love these stories.. I could watch them all day.

[@maxplanck9055]

Interesting and informative, revealing a story on South Georgia I did not know,a good example of battle and discipline and good practical sense 👍❤️

[@199diesel]

He saved their lives and more importantly, he saved the lives of many Argentinian soldiers who would have died there. They did not surrender. They negotiated a way out of the slaughter after making it clear that it would have been one. The right thing done well.

[@QemeH]

It was a surrender, but a very smart one. Without orders and without any knowledge of the greater strategic developement, he managed to do exactly as much as could've been done, both in the fight on the ground and politicly by sending a clear message about british fighting spirit to the Argentine Navy who had clearly underestimated the "token force" on the island.

[@XxBloggs]

Surrender. Cut and dried.

[@velling12]

Really enjoying these episodes. Keep up the good work

[@ThroatSore]

A real education. I can only imagine the level of fear and bravery.

[@glyn3548]

One of the best documentaries I’ve watched. Respect.

[@HoofinBob]

Great interview. Nice to see you 'Brum' telling the tale lad. 45cdo Zulu .... remember the miami holiday ;-)

[@firkinjeffery1]

I thoroughly enjoyed that. Thanks to all involved s

[@B61Mod12]

Wonderful! Thank you so much.

[@RobertWoodman]

This was a very enlightening and enjoyable interview. Thank you!

[@Chris-kj3bp]

They need to make a movie about this. What a story

[@jimmyhillschin9987]

Stunning video, stunning action by the Marine detachment, and stunning leadership by Keith Mills.

[@SC-tl3rh]

This is some fantastic content. Massive kudos!

[@GregoryMoverley]

Brilliant Leadership by Mr Millshis Sergeant and Great Determination by all his Men

[@6mojo]

Wow! Great work guys!

[@merlyn1565]

Just superb, what a great production, my new favourite channel on KZbin.... Can I have some more please Sir

[@benfrewin9926]

This great little film goes some way to explaining why it's so hard to even get a place in a batch at Lympstone, let alone surviving the 65 weeks of training without getting injured/fed up/binned for not being up to the job.. The best unit expects the best officers.

[@altaylor3988]

Cool, Calm and Collected and proud to have served the Queen.

[@paulharris4524]

brilliant interview

[@richardjeffery5594]

Just found these. One of our best friends was in 45 Commando and celebrated his 18th birthday under fire on Two Sisters. It took its toll and we lost him too early. I also had the privilege of working alongside many Falklands veterans. There is no limit to my respect for them!

[@marklawrence7791]

Great effort all round. Right decision and actions at the time. Told with a classic Royal Marine sense of humour. Definitely not a surrender and rightly described as a "negotiated truce" to prevent unnecessary loss of life to both parties - and most would have been Argentinians!!

[@ofcourseistillloveyou9659]

It is truly sad that when politicians fail such young brave men are called whilst the politicians are safe at home. I feel sadness for all the lives lost during that conflict, and respect for all those who were directly involved.

[@SpookyFox1000]

Sad for all the BRITISH lives !

[@FallNorth]

@@SpookyFox1000 1 year ago I'd have pointed out the argentinians were full of conscripts, and that is so sad, and it really does make me sad that conscripts died for NOTHING. But those d1ckheads are now back on about "the malvinas" for no other reason than to distract from the fact their backwards hyperinflation socialist economy is so far down the toilet it hurts ... I hope they don't try this sh1t again.... If they do they'd get the same response.

[@vectors2final36]

Very fasciniating story. I was in high school at the time of the Falklands War. During those days, I was always interested in all things military. So I absorbed every bit of news I could find coming out of the Falklands and South Georgia. I evenutally did join the US Army a year later. I could relate to the sentiment that those Royal Marines on South Georgia initially felt like they were gonna miss the war at Port Stanley because I was still in training when the US forces invaded Grenada in 1983...I felt like I was missing out.

[@petergarthwaite6805]

Thanks for the update worrying times indded😢

[@mrleglove3377]

This was Excellent! 20+ Marines caused so much famage. Excellent interview.

[@scaleyback217]

You've not heard the full story!

[@MrMRW14]

Incredible what a 22 year old can be capable of. Brilliant

[@marvwatkins7029]

Yes, Keith Mills proved his courage and leadership skills in an impossible situation. Best of all, he kept all his men alive. He definitely deserves his metal. Oh, and a free cup of tea.

[@MichaelKingsfordGray]

Medal, not metal.

[@harrypalmer6228]

I was completely hooked by such an amazing dit - I heard much about the legend and amazing to hear it from the man himself. BZ!

[@davidjrule66]

Thank you.

[@timfronimos459]

This US military veteran has nothing but the highest regards for the men in this video. (hand salute)

[@DonWan47]

Marvellous video.

[@CancerGaming56]

Funny thing was that I was researching the battle for Grytviken a day ago. An interesting engagement to say the least.

[@jonnishep62]

I served on the Endurance 82 to 84 great times!

[@wesleyashton9813]

Very well put together, great personal accounts of these young marines that served their nation proudly, thank you gentlemen for your service to the realm and upholding the honour of the Royal Marines

[@McElhinney65]

Great interview. Brave servicemen.

[@roba4295]

And, the Argentinians still owe for one perfectly good, quite innocent rain coat!