The Kerch Bridge must be destroyed in 2024

The Kerch Bridge must be destroyed in 2024 | Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges

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“I think that bridge, at some point in 2024 will be gone… and if you can disrupt the other side’s logistics, prevent the flow of ammunition and fuel… then you’re going to win.”
The destruction of the Kerch Bridge is crucial to the liberation of Crimea and success of Ukraine in winning the war, explains Lieutenant General Ben Hodges.
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@coenraaddebeer640 5 ай бұрын

Of all the commentators, General Hodges makes the most sense. He has consistently given practical, simple and clear key messages on what Ukraine needs to win. It is always good to hear General Hodges.

@josselynstone-crishly7196 5 ай бұрын

So you haven't heard about Jake Broe, also a former Army man (nuclear division) who strongly supports Ukraine, even gives a solution to the "US border crises, that Republicans don't want solved, as they profit from.

@nozhki-busha 5 ай бұрын

@@josselynstone-crishly7196 Jake Broe is awesome and I love his solution to solve illegal immigration.

@tonytravels2494 5 ай бұрын

Garbage bot comment. Hodges was the cheerleader saying we'd be in Crimea by now! Total loss of credibility!

@flagmichael 5 ай бұрын

Ward Carroll has had Professor Justin Bronk, a Senior Research Fellow for Airpower and Technology in the Military Sciences team at Royal United Services Institute on his channel several times. He provides a great strategic view.

@chrishooge3442 5 ай бұрын

He's been consistent throughout. Can someone fly him to DC and give the politicians a talking to?

@blue-eyes5846 4 ай бұрын

It is allways such a pleasure to liten to general Ben Hodges. I follow him on every channel, every day.

@iainhunneybell 5 ай бұрын

A full credit to Ben Hodges for not being the know-all, you should have done x or y. Spoken from some that’s actually been there, actually done it, actually had to fill-in what’s not know and make a ‘best’ judgement. Hats off to Gen Hodges 👍

@simonkormendy849 5 ай бұрын

Agreed, even the famous ancient Chinese general, Sun Tzu, would agree with this, he says in his book The Art of War "In order to win a swift victory against your enemies, rather than attack your enemies directly, you should attack your enemy's ability to wage war".

@tonyp2865 4 ай бұрын

Yep, exactly what Russia has done to Ukraine and NATO.

@Geo_Knows_Things 4 ай бұрын

Of course, Western war science has hugely evolved since ancient chinese times, and most of Tzu's wisdom amounts to but a buy-low-sell-high advice.

@S0ulinth3machin3 4 ай бұрын

@@Geo_Knows_Thingsthe reason that Sun Tzu will always be relevant is his aphorisms do not address military technology at all. Instead, he address the psychological aspects of war. It will never be obsolete. Maintain otherwise at your own peril.

@Geo_Knows_Things 4 ай бұрын

@@S0ulinth3machin3 A 2,500 year old anything has only aesthetic values today. Sciences of yore, even mathematics, are hopelessly inadaquate for modern applications. So while ancient thinking is interesting, nevertheless those are just that - interesting, but of little use.

@S0ulinth3machin3 4 ай бұрын

@@Geo_Knows_Things it doesn't apply to Sun Tzu because, again, it's not technological. It's required reading in any course studying war strategy. The 3 most common book by far is Sun Tzu's "Art of War". von Clausewitz is 2nd with "On War". A distant third (if one of them is indeed 3rd) might be Liddell Hart's "Strategy" or Machiavelli's "The Prince". BTW, I don't make the curricula. That's just the way it is. Like if you're studying English literature, you start with Chaucer, then Shakespeare. Sun Tzu's relevance is the only reason you've ever heard of him. If he wasn't relevant, no one would know his name. Almost nothing is known of his life.

@tvp8501 5 ай бұрын

General Ben for president!👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇦👌👌 most qualified, most adult adult in the room!

@Iris-lh7rf 5 ай бұрын

In the name of Allah, we invite you to worship Allah alone, so say: I bear witness that there is no god but Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. These words make you a servant of Allah ............. . ................

@eyemc2450 5 ай бұрын

Ben Hodges is one of the few people that still give me some optimistic feelings in this world of cowards and traitors

@rmdomainer9042 5 ай бұрын

@@airhabairhab Paid2PostPatel should keep quiet around their elders.

@tonupharry 5 ай бұрын

Maga should stop pretending to be Americans and adopt the red flag.

@TheRealIdiotIsntHere 5 ай бұрын

@@airhabairhabmore realistic than 3 day SMO

@Awibrahor 5 ай бұрын

@@airhabairhab Ah, you are in the ‘Kiev in three days’ camp, are you?

@palimpalim5291 5 ай бұрын

No, he is an idiot that denies the reality that Ukraine will never win this war, nor would NATO itself.

@mediapartners9950 5 ай бұрын

Lt Gen Hodges was a very capable commander and his straightforward, accurate analysis of the current requirements for Ukraine are spot on. The Pentagon and the US Congress should make it a priority to listen to him. They won’t, but they should.

@BubuH-cq6km 5 ай бұрын

if you believe this war monger and tool of the Military Industrial Complex then I have a condo to sell you on Pluto go back and read your history books on what happened in WWII Ukraine isn't going to win against Russia and NO you are NOT going to send my son and Americans to fight with Nazis against Russia or there will be Revolution in the USA

@robbiefoss6913 5 ай бұрын

He's never fought or led a battle. He sits behind a desk.

@mediapartners9950 5 ай бұрын

@@robbiefoss6913 He was land commander of all US forces in NATO ffs! You don’t get to that position without having a bloody good grasp of how to command men and the strategic and geo-political issues facing your command at the time. Oh and before that in 2002 he took command of 101st Airborne 1st Brigade in Iraq - (which erm, was a war.)

@El_Zorro_Plata_123 4 ай бұрын

I think this is great commentary by the general. Thank you for having him on.

@amandadonaghey7540 5 ай бұрын

Erudite as ever. It’s restorative to hear General Hodges good sense 👍 🇺🇦🇮🇪

@HeBeDrGB 5 ай бұрын

It's clear: You cannot have a full understanding of the war in Ukraine and ancillary issues without listening to Gen Hodges. Thank you sir!

@johnsalvidge4131 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely... very insightful 😮

@janschkeuditz6065 5 ай бұрын

It has gone on since 2014 when victoria Nuland a jewish lady surprise surprise caused this . Feed your homeless f.o. out of europe . USA today is not the white protestant USA of 1945

@duncansmith7562 5 ай бұрын

on the contrary. listening to dopes like Hodges will give you a totally inaccurate picture of the war.

@NzTings 5 ай бұрын

He is talking nonsense 😂 what you talking about 😂😂

@cyclewisconsin105 5 ай бұрын

@@NzTings What specifically.

@vladpootin5973 5 ай бұрын

General Hodges is such a well spoken , intelligent man, it is always so insightful and a privilege to listen to him. I really would like to see him enter politics in America, somebody like him as the American President potentially would certainly be a very good and positive prospect.

@sickboy8682 4 ай бұрын

He's delusional. Ukraine will be rubble by the end of 2024

@robinwatters572 5 ай бұрын

Always a pleasure to hear General Hodges thoughts. An intelligent and articulate man.

@Niall101a 5 ай бұрын

Intelligent? I remember him telling me how Ukraine was going to smash through the Russian lines and be partying on a beach in Crimea within 2 weeks. The man is nothing more than an establishment mouthpiece saying what he's told.

@BubuH-cq6km 5 ай бұрын

you mean a great tool of the CIA and Military Industrial Complex trying to justify why we need to give more $$ to Nazis in Ukraine like he kept saying we need more $$$ for Afghanistan because "We are winning"

@satanicmicrochipv5656 5 ай бұрын

@@Niall101a Nonsense.

@Sammenluola 5 ай бұрын

Interviews of Gen. Ben Hodges are always to the point. Clear vision that comes from military professionalism and his philanthropic standing, makes him a man worth listening. Good Job Frontline! Cheers from Finland 🇫🇮, and Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

@rambleon2838 5 ай бұрын

Well said and totally agree with you. 🇺🇦 Sláva Ukrayíni! 🇺🇦 Heróyam sláva! 🇺🇦

@joophouben7260 5 ай бұрын

reassuring to listen to.russians all bluff and about "giving the impression"

@browznfor 5 ай бұрын

I agree except his apparent confidence in senile incompetent backstabbing Joe Biden who has never done anything Hodges has been urging urgently for 2 years baffles me. He knows weak senile appeasing Joe has always been too little too late & has no commitment to Ukraine winning the war & is the reason Ukraine has not gotten what it needs to win.

@_B.C_ 5 ай бұрын

@@EvilKaren.putin would need a pair of nuts for that to happen and he doesn’t. He even cowers from his own people. 😂 Only a matter of time till his own people gaddafi him in the streets.

@_B.C_ 5 ай бұрын

@@EvilKaren. @25:21 😂 no we won’t. putin doesn’t have the stones.

@daydays12 5 ай бұрын

Always good to hear from General Hodges. Thank you.

@tonytravels2494 5 ай бұрын

Whatever mate. This fool was one of the cheerleaders setting ridiculous expectations for the counteroffensive.

@tonupharry 5 ай бұрын

IF THEY GOT AIRPOWER. America is protecting Putin, they dont want Ruzzia to collapse yet again .

@hansrijke8477 5 ай бұрын

If you come to better logics you stop because even the USA can not beat the Rus anymore !

@magikclown 5 ай бұрын

No it's not. Hodges is a warmonger who wants to drag us into deeper wars and forever conflicts. All his predictions, all his forecasts and all his analysis, for the last two years, have been completely wrong. He's a warmongering Ukrainian cheerleader, who talks a good talk but he's completely divorced from reality and doesn't seem to understand Ukraine has lost this war already. He says Ukraine is going to win. I say they've lost already and we're all just waiting for them to bleed out enough, to realize it for themselves. He thinks the Russian defeat in the Black Sea is a decisive strategic setback. I say it's of no consequence. This is a land war of territorial conquest the maritime element is close to meaningless. It deprives Russia of just three, missile lobbing platforms, which in the grand scheme of things is next to nothing. He thinks Russia will be driven out of Crimea and Ukrainian territory. I say not only will Russia not be driven out, it will take a chunk more territory. I expect all land East of the Dnipro will be occupied by Russia, before it chooses to dictates terms of any ceasefire to Ukraine.

@palimpalim5291 5 ай бұрын

You enjoy hearing lies and war mongering?

@SGBassplayer 5 ай бұрын

I’m one of the older Generation X members that grew up in the ‘80s and I share General Hodges’ frustration that “the Party of Reagan” basically tosses everything we did to win the Cold War over the Soviets out the window in order to cozy up to the current leader of the Russians who, by all accounts, is doing everything he can to bring the USSR back again. This is the first time I can recall hearing him swear in one of these clips; the actions of his government are clearly as confounding to him as they are to the rest of us.

@TDMoore 4 ай бұрын

I totally agree! I was in Germany when the Soviet Russian empire fell thanks to Reagan and Bush. I watched as all the Eastern bloc countries rushed to be free of Russia and join NATO. I watched from my barracks as Bush assembled a coalition of the free world and pushed the dictator Hussein out of Kuwait. I was proud to be an American back then. And I had no problem voting Republican back then. Now I do.

@PieterLeffers 4 ай бұрын

ah bbblo😅o

@neolamprologusmultifasciat4057 4 ай бұрын

Always a pleasure to listen to Mr. Hodges and his thoughts. Thank you!

@charlesdavis7940 5 ай бұрын

Such a wise, informed, and practical discussion. Why isn’t Gen. Hodges brought into the current administration to spearhead our Ukraine aid? Nice to know our ranks included such intelligent, thoughtful men.

@tonytravels2494 5 ай бұрын

Oh yeah so wise. This idiot was telling us to expect the liberation of Crimea by now!

@maryendress4980 5 ай бұрын

I think the same thing every time I hear him talk. Why isn't he making the decisions. He's a Ukraine expert. It is soooo frustrating sometimes to see the U.S. dawdling and hemming and hawing. As he said, it not just an empty chunk of land, every delay costs more Ukrainian lives . It is unconscionable.

@user-ir9zn3lq8g 5 ай бұрын

Uncritical grovelling will do you no favours. Have a wider look from the many sources and a more confused and uncertain picture emerges.

@darrencorrigan8505 5 ай бұрын

I'm not certain he so confused, going to Soviet Russia's bot farms isn't going to help matters other than allowing Putin to sow his specialty, confusion.

@patrickquinlan3056 5 ай бұрын

More than any other, Hodges has consistently spoken wisely. However, he is not singing the same hymns as they do in Washington. Sadly, he is not wanted in this administration.

@00110000 5 ай бұрын

Damn, this dude is so eloquent and insightful. He really understands his field and presents that in a digestible way.

@chrishooge3442 5 ай бұрын

He got a little hot on that last question. Got a sense of Teddy Roosevelt....It's not the critic who counts...but the Man In The Arena whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood...

@palimpalim5291 5 ай бұрын

He is a war monger and liar and has no clue. Ukraine is finished, even the NYT is reporting on it. Even the penispianoplaying clown is talking about peace talks - because he has no more men left. He is sending old men and even women to the front now.

@thomasvilhar7529 5 ай бұрын

Wow what a general. Clear and well informed with humbleness.

@robertmanfredthurrigl9424 Ай бұрын

Very much so. I like his humble dead straight delivery with his slow charming southern drawl.

@veex48 5 ай бұрын

Wow, well said, General Hodges. Bravo. You need to be heard much more on Western media.

@generalgrievous696 5 ай бұрын

I has my phone in my shirt pocket while I was listening and it typed out a message. Agreed his analysis is spot on as always

@Sealia77 5 ай бұрын

We certainly need to hear what the U.S. plans for the Kerch Bridge are.

@user-gi7jn6oe8q 5 ай бұрын

I think he talk too much disclose ukraine plan for next year regard Kerch bridge As well repeat same story for the last 2years

@magikclown 5 ай бұрын

Why do they ever bother interviewing Hodges? All his predictions, all his forecasts and all his analysis, for the last two years, have been completely wrong. He's a warmongering Ukrainian cheerleader, who talks a good talk but he's completely divorced from reality and doesn't seem to understand Ukraine has lost this war already. He says Ukraine is going to win. I say they've lost already and we're all just waiting for them to bleed out enough, to realize it for themselves. He thinks the Russian defeat in the Black Sea is a decisive strategic setback. I say it's of no consequence. This is a land war of territorial conquest the maritime element is close to meaningless. It deprives Russia of just three, missile lobbing platforms, which in the grand scheme of things is next to nothing. He thinks Russia will be driven out of Crimea and Ukrainian territory. I say not only will Russia not be driven out, it will take a chunk more territory. I expect all land East of the Dnipro will be occupied by Russia, before it chooses to dictates terms of any ceasefire to Ukraine.

@Wib0 5 ай бұрын

@@user-gi7jn6oe8q whahaha lol, ok

@yamaneko-ex8fy 5 ай бұрын

General Ben Hodges always great to listen to. I wish politicians would also listen to him! Thanks for interviewing him! Slava Ukraini!

@gregparrott 5 ай бұрын

I always enjoy hearing General Hodges' concise assessments. He never minces words. This time, he very pointedly lays the U.S. domestic blame on the republicans and trump. The notion that the 'party of Reagan' is now abetting Russia will make any 'true' republican's head spin.

@gregparrott 5 ай бұрын

@@Iris-lh7rf Sorry, but you're speaking to an atheist. On the bright side, at least I offer equal opportunity to all religions - I respect your beliefs. The sad part is how religions often wind up killing each other, even when they share a lot of common history (Muslims, Christians, Jews). What's even more bizarre is war between Muslim factions. During our time in Iraq and Afghanistan, we avoided damaging mosques our of respect for Islam. Yet, the Sunni repeatedly bombed Shia mosques, even during prayers and services. Is this nuts or what?

@peterbeninger7068 5 ай бұрын

It has turned me from a GOP supporter to an Independant. I'm not crazy enough to be a Dem.

@dylanthomas12321 5 ай бұрын

@@peterbeninger7068The politics of both parties has become so extreme and childish, each with it's own ridiculous sounbites. There's nowhere left to go.

@GregMoylan-pn6sr 5 ай бұрын

Gen. Hodges is a great example of what I love most about so many Americans... clear thinking & clear speaking.

@jessehachey2732 5 ай бұрын

@@peterbeninger7068🙄🤦🏼‍♂️such a childish take! SMFH…

@diilouise 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your big picture words, retired General Hodges. Divide and conquer is a tried and tested strategy. Yet, overall, Ukraine demonstrates what it takes to be unified around one flag and one country. Simple, not easy. Thank you, again, for your patient resolve.

@alenakrav 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words about Ukraine ♥️

@BubuH-cq6km 5 ай бұрын

you mean the most corrupt government in Europe controlled by Nazis? and now they are conscripting people over 45 years old because they don't have enough fighters to stop Russia?

@Raja-dm7jk 5 ай бұрын

Lol dumb westerners @@alenakrav

@Something-tz2vw 4 ай бұрын

Russia will take Odessa and Sumy in the Summer.

@kostya4857 4 ай бұрын

Ukraine is not unified. Half the population supports Russia. The other half has finally learned they've been lied to and will be seeking justice from the corrupt UkraNaxi regime that took western money to fight Russia.

@Jim-Tuner 5 ай бұрын

America needs more generals like him. Supports democracy and our allies. Staunchly opposed to Republican treason. Committed to doing whatever it takes to winning in Ukraine and not allowing Russian threats to deter us.

@alistairbeveridge2753 5 ай бұрын

Russia 🇷🇺 isn’t threatening, it’s defending its southern border from western/ European incursion.

@peabase 5 ай бұрын

@@alistairbeveridge2753 Who crossed the border and in which direction?

@insayder121 5 ай бұрын

@@peabase Everything is simple. But your mind is not able to master it. NATO violated all agreements and began moving East. It staged a military coup in Ukraine and put its puppets there. Then they were invited to join NATO and began to destroy Russians in eastern Ukraine. It lasted eight years. What do you think, if Russia had done the same thing in Mexico or Canada and then put its missiles there, what would the United States have done? That's it! Russia has done the same, security first. We know for sure that you cannot be trusted. Ukraine is the hands of America and Britain. Remember, there is no Crimean Bridge, therefore there is no Washington or London. The only question is where our hypersonic missiles will fly faster. Adieu...

@MegaBoolaBoola 5 ай бұрын

He may be committed to doing whatever it takes to win in Ukraine, but what if winning is no longer possible?

@DirkusTurkess 5 ай бұрын

Bro, they had generals like him and lost Afghanistan.

@sablahedning 5 ай бұрын

thank goodness we have old american generals. if only our politicians would listen to them

@bilboriches7216 5 ай бұрын

Ukraine destroyed Kerch bridge partialy 2 times already. Third time is the charm. Theres a reason why russians are so much afraid of Ukrainians.

@YinWhoo-zx2sz 5 ай бұрын

These generals gave their country to globalists they're traitors. Only reason Zelensky wants Crimea is he has ill gotten gains there including his house and many other assets. It is middle-aged Ukrainian men sent into the meat grinder at the behest of Zelensky.

@yonasamman6886 5 ай бұрын

These generals are paid advocates to whoever is paying them . Their loyalty depends who pays them more.

@bryandimery6509 5 ай бұрын

US generals are trash and lose lopsided conficts.

@whowhy9023 5 ай бұрын

100%

@chipsatterly4902 5 ай бұрын

James is a TOP interviewer. A soothing voice and captivating "accent." Hodges should still be on active service as a KEY advisor to the defense department.

@gerryhouska2859 5 ай бұрын

The boy is alright, but Kate Chabot is the best!

@Canonfudder 5 ай бұрын

Freedom, betrayed by a generation of politicians who never had to fight for a thing..

@BubuH-cq6km 5 ай бұрын

and a general that spread lies about WMD's in Iraq now telling us we need to give more tax payer $$ to Nazis and most corrupt government in Europe to stop Russia from stopping yet another NATO base on their border last time I checked Russia wasn't invading Middle Eastern Countries or pulling Coups overthrowing democratically elected leaders in Latin America or Africa

@glintongordon6811 5 ай бұрын

They owe no one anything. 😂

@tg5372 5 ай бұрын

@@glintongordon6811 Really??? Don't those politicians owe the people who had them elected?

@glintongordon6811 5 ай бұрын

@@tg5372 yes and they are focused on protecting those people, they want a secure border

@tg5372 5 ай бұрын

@@glintongordon6811 Did John McCain remember his constituents, when he voted to leave Obamacare in place, or Paul Ryan, who refused to work with Trump? Don't get me wrong, I am fully in support of The Wall on the South border. The issue is that many good people are being very myopic when viewing the war in Ukraine as a local conflict. Same with Israel and the "two state solution". Those events are very much connected.

@guyandrew4668 5 ай бұрын

Hodges is one of the few who really "gets it". Democracy is better than the other systems but it certainly has its failings. We're seeing those failings now.

@hamishstewart5188 5 ай бұрын

Well said. US will really lose the confidence of the world if they walk away again.

@FallenLeaf73 5 ай бұрын

Blue-nami 2024 🔵

@reshchak 4 ай бұрын

Ukraine is not a democracy. Most political parties banned, only state media, ban orthodox church, no elections. In a month or so, look at this video again snd then you will see how much of what he said is correct.

@ronmullard5718 5 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree with Ben more....the bridge has to go ...and support has to be kept up for Ukraine...

@SlavaCocaine-bq2kg 5 ай бұрын

Ukraine has no men left, not easy to win a war with amateurs, especially since Zelensky is afraid to make troop sizes too big in case they turn on him, small untrained old men and they are even recruiting women now are no match for professional Russian troops. Support is wasted on Ukraine, it was only ever a money laundering operation anyway.

@993mike 5 ай бұрын

I find it embarrassing as a lifelong Republican that my party can’t see that continuing to arm Ukraine with modern weapons is just as important to the US as it is to Ukraine itself. We have the unique opportunity to continue to weaken one of the West’s largest foes significantly both militarily and economically without risking the lives of American soldiers, and likely stopping the Russian invasions of neighboring countries that it has been undertaking in recently years. I’m at a loss to figure out why this isn’t the best money we can spend in our military budget to safeguard the West from one our biggest adversaries.

@righthandstep5 5 ай бұрын

@993mike not all white people are equal in the gop. They are Ukrainian racists! All cons are in the west. Always have been. Called us cabbage breath almost like we were inferior as slaves were in the south. Your party is a joke and you need to vote Democrat if you value your future in democracy.

@flagmichael 5 ай бұрын

@@993mike We've seen this many times before. The Republicans want to fund one bill (border security), the Democrats want to fund another (Ukraine), but nobody wants to be held responsible for all the spending. Every time it ends the same way: each side gives way in funding both (which is what they really wanted). The votes are always close but that is just theater. Some Republicans will be able to say, "I didn't vote for the Ukraine bill" and some Democrats will be able to say, "I didn't vote for border security." Not lying, of course, but disingenuous. If you have to bet, bet that each will pass by a very narrow margin, almost like it was predetermined. Yeah... almost like that, every time.

@ronmullard5718 5 ай бұрын

@@993mike As I've said many times politicians don't fight wars....they just start them....

@antonclark 5 ай бұрын

There are lots of young Ukraine men here in London too. I’m guessing not particularly patriotic. I’ll be volunteering in Kiev shortly and I’m British!

@war-painter 5 ай бұрын

How do you know? Most russians disguise themselves by saying they’re Ukrainian because it’s more PC

@Iris-lh7rf 5 ай бұрын

@miroslavavisinger 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, general Ben Hodges for your time to make it clear global situation on war in Ukraine and your advices what would be useful to do. It is always good spent time to hear you. Thank you, Sir! 👍❤️

@russellcroghan8956 5 ай бұрын

Lr Gen Hodges, is one of the best realistic experienced people who explains the situation in Ukraine absolutely perfect. I just wish the powers to be would start listening to him and other experienced experts before it is too late. Please 😢

@SandraSmith-vr2lc 5 ай бұрын

Thank you General Hodges for your steadfast and thoughtful support for Ukraine. They need more qualified and truly experienced supporters in the US Government but I fear the coup clowns are in charge. This situation cannot be normal , it is definitely intolerable. I hope to meet you someday if time and travel permit. I have always wanted to revisit Heidelberg and Ziegelhausen. Until then , I will be visiting our hardfighting friends and planning a seaside Victory party. As a Floridian, I feel inspired by thoughts of winning and sand , sun and a gathering of friends. Have a Good Christmas, Sir.

@memphistennis1691 4 ай бұрын

What steadfast????? He just sits there in Frankfurt griping.

@TzunSu 4 ай бұрын

@@memphistennis1691 What would he have to do for you to call him steadfast?

@jamesrowntree108 4 ай бұрын

We need people who will stand up and defend America, not Ukraine or Taiwan etc etc. America has NO borders these days. But we must save Ukraine at any cost... America R.I.P.

@cameronlyall3778 5 ай бұрын

What a great man, not afraid to criticise his own government about what is required to beat the Russians,keep him in the spotlight as his opinion keeps the pressure on what is required for Ukraine to be successful.

@tribalbc 5 ай бұрын

Hodges spectacular as always.

@alexshapley8331 5 ай бұрын

excellent again, as always. I look forward to these interviews with Ben Hodges as they provide the real military analysis that 100s of journalists can not.

@mikehunt6218 5 ай бұрын

General Hodges is a great man always appreciate his point of view 💯

@BubuH-cq6km 5 ай бұрын

a great man who lied about WMD's in Iraq and now wants more $$ for most corrupt government in Europe controlled by NAZIS who broke the Minsk accord that stated Ukraine would remain Neutral and NOT seek NATO Membership how would he feel IF Russia and or China established military bases in Canada and or Mexico? he would be eating his words

@awlhunt 5 ай бұрын

You’re joking right? He’s a fkn captured warmonger who’s sold his soul to the military industrial complex.

@helenn6061 4 ай бұрын

All fantasy. Russia is in a great economic shape, the whole world has great diplomatic relations with them, and they have achieved all they wanted to achieve as they have zero interest in governing the Ukraine and Hungarian areas of Ukraine. Ignore US warmongering.

@philipstrachan6212 5 ай бұрын

Gen. Hodges for President.

@user-gi7jn6oe8q 5 ай бұрын

Not real president not give away on you tube secrete plan The way he been doing. With Ukraine disclose the Kerch bridge plan for 2024 Some one must stop him he talk too much

@torehaaland6921 5 ай бұрын

He is far more capable than any of the potential candidates.

@user-gi7jn6oe8q 5 ай бұрын

@@torehaaland6921 he talk too much and repeat same thing Once Ukraine will win Another Russia go far more ammunitions and troops and air defence Another Putin will lose his country if continue lose large number of troops Another Ukraine not have the resources to take they territory back Another ??????

@ericnorthcote9210 5 ай бұрын

I always look forward to hearing Lt.Gen. Ben Hodges commentary on the situation in Ukraine. This man makes so much sense. Everything is explained so well and I think the US administration would do well to listen and act on his advice.

@digdougedy 5 ай бұрын

So much sense? Really? Destroy the bridge? And then what? March on Moscow? A couple of people have already tried that with armies that were the top of their game at the time. The truth is that Trump was right. We do not want war with Russia. At all. ANd what do we gain if Ukraine wins? Another cold war? Permanent war with Russia? Our politicians are crazy.

@WHATSUP7049 5 ай бұрын

this ben hodgesis full of BS

@BubuH-cq6km 5 ай бұрын

like giving weapons and money to the most corrupt Government in Europe run by Nazis? same guy telling us back in 2014 ISIS are "Freedom Fighters" or how Ukraine is "winning" yet biden is now threatening to send my son and other Americans to fight with Nazis against Russia?

@jamespaladino2784 5 ай бұрын

You mean the same Gen Hodges who sat before Congress and said everything in Afghanistan is “challenging” we just need more money as his men died for a completely lost cause and he knew it for 20 years? That guy?

@ernestinebass4371 5 ай бұрын

@@jamespaladino2784 Afghanistan has long been called the "graveyard of empires" with good reason.

@stevendunn7928 5 ай бұрын

Our advice is even more embarrassing when we consider that the supplies we are willing to share don't match what we're advising them to do.

@icu17siberia 2 ай бұрын

It's the when and how as much as the what. A counteroffensive in a particular month is a lot different than 3 extra months for your enemy to build defenses.

@LiberalinOregon 5 ай бұрын

The voice of reason. Thank you General Hodges.

@gregs7562 5 ай бұрын

Haha. Get stuffed. @@Iris-lh7rf

@henryseidel5469 4 ай бұрын

You call the destruction of a bridge a 'voice of reason' ?? What a middle-age like nonsense ! This was a strategy for Vietnam, Panama or Guatemala, but not for Russia. "Liberating Crimea" is a nice soap opera for American housewives and kiddies. Ridiculous !

@PetrusMaximus848 5 ай бұрын

He is absolutely right, I wanted him to organize global military support for Ukraine.

@BubuH-cq6km 5 ай бұрын

for what to help NAZIS start WWII and back Russia into a corner so they launch Nukes? Ukraine broke the Minsk Accord stating they would not seek NATO Membership do you think the USA would allow Russia and or China establish military bases in Canada and or Mexico ? or would the USA do what Putin did? Yes Putin is a dictator BUT he has a right to protect his borders from foreign threats notice how the USA invades all these countries around the globe based on lies and supporting terrorists and dictators and who has Russia invaded except Ukraine? it's not just Putin guilty of war crimes everyone in the Biden regime and British governments who support war with Russia are guilty of genocide

@paulkristiansen3450 4 ай бұрын

Hope you ready for conscription soon

@kingranches 4 ай бұрын

The REST of NATO, and particularly Germany who seems to be taking the lead here (Now that the USA is being run by the speaker of the house who is following Trump/Putins orders to make SURE no vote is taken on funding Ukraine) they are NOT blind to whats going on here in the USA,. They KNOW this isnt about our border, and that American is helpless. They are NOT waiting to see if we survive Trump fascists, they are seeing to Ukraines needs and if pushed will do A LOT more for them. THEY understand the threat a rambling dictator with his eyes on empire can do in europe if not STOPPED COLD.

@rawiri4693 5 ай бұрын

Excellent interview. Hodge’s closing remarks especially.

@grahamnewton4381 5 ай бұрын

Nice to see a factual detailed presentation rather than the biased sensationalism of the usual media channels

@stephensmith682 5 ай бұрын

Hodges one of the ever decreasing good guys

@magikclown 5 ай бұрын

All Hodges predictions, all his forecasts and all his analysis, for the last two years, have been completely wrong. He's a warmongering Ukrainian cheerleader, who talks a good talk but he's completely divorced from reality and doesn't seem to understand Ukraine has lost this war already. He says Ukraine is going to win. I say they've lost already and we're all just waiting for them to bleed out enough, to realize it for themselves. He thinks the Russian defeat in the Black Sea is a decisive strategic setback. I say it's of no consequence. This is a land war of territorial conquest the maritime element is close to meaningless. It deprives Russia of just three, missile lobbing platforms, which in the grand scheme of things is next to nothing. He thinks Russia will be driven out of Crimea and Ukrainian territory. I say not only will Russia not be driven out, it will take a chunk more territory. I expect all land East of the Dnipro will be occupied by Russia, before it chooses to dictates terms of any ceasefire to Ukraine.

@Awibrahor 5 ай бұрын

Sure Ivan.

@bradmodd7856 5 ай бұрын

decreasing good 😂whatever that means

@magikclown 5 ай бұрын

@@Awibrahor I don't support Russia or champion the Russian cause. I just prefer to deal with the truth, rather than the fanciful imagines of people such as Hodges, just because their words are more comforting. It's like supporting English football. I want them to win but when they drawn against Brazil and they're down 3-0 at half time, I accept the reality of the situation, rather than pretending they're going to come back in the second half and score 4 goals. That acceptance of the English defeat doesn't make me a Brazilian troll

@silversurfer427 5 ай бұрын

Simply one of the very best across the entire US Military's history to have ever served...The US and Europe should start paying a whole lot more attention the the message he keeps repeating...

@PubliusUSA 5 ай бұрын

Read President George Washington's Farewell Address. You have no clue pal.

@silversurfer427 5 ай бұрын

@@russellspeed1693 Pointless comment...

@GARDENER42 5 ай бұрын

@@russellspeed1693 That's because you have no idea what you're hearing.

@GARDENER42 5 ай бұрын

@@russellspeed1693 Pointless & ignorant.

@silversurfer427 5 ай бұрын

@@russellspeed1693 just another clueless troll searching for a reason to exist...You won't find it down the road you are on...

@chukonwea5956 5 ай бұрын

Precisely. 100% on point in everything you said or addressed, General Ben Hodges

@Puleczech 5 ай бұрын

Hodges absolutely amazing as usual.

@thomaslutro5560 5 ай бұрын

At around 28:00 Yes! I'm far from a lieutenant general myself, remove the general part and you have my humble self, younger, but still longer in retirement as an army officer. This is spot on. It's just plain weird how some western officers assume this ridiculously condescending attitude towards Ukrainian officers, on any level. Western countries have been teaching fundamentals to Ukrainians for a while. It's been a barely shorter while since I promised they will come back to teach us. They are fighting the kind of war we've been training for. Theory is valuable, theory corrected after practical experience is gold.

@BubuH-cq6km 5 ай бұрын

you mean teaching Nazis for a while? the most corrupt government in Europe? Ukraine cannot win against Russia wanted is Ukraine to abide by Minsk Accord stating they would remain Neutral and Not join NATO same way USA would not tolerate Russia and or China establish military bases in Canada and or Mexico

@kostya4857 4 ай бұрын

Western/NATO troops are NOT trained for this type of warfare. Yet, the west has pushed Ukraine into this war and dictated every element of Ukraine's failed counteroffensive. They don't seem to be learning from their mistakes. Ukrainian collapse is inevitable.

@suzanneantippas8420 4 ай бұрын

😊

@patrickquinlan3056 5 ай бұрын

Gen. Hodges has consistently spoken wisely about Ukraine. It is a huge shame that Biden isn't listening to his advice. Support for Ukraine has been half-hearted at best. If Trump returns to power there won't even be half a heart.

@GeigerFarm 5 ай бұрын

Biden has attempted to balance competing interests. I don’t envy him his position. He could have moved faster, but I think he understood very early that this would be a “long” war. The question becomes whether the Republican party retreats to its isolationist , “know nothing” roots.

@satanicmicrochipv5656 5 ай бұрын

@@Iris-lh7rf No thanks. I don't need an imaginary friend for emotional support. Superstition fails.

@mariabengtssonviking 4 ай бұрын

I'm listening to this interview with Ben Hodges after the evaporation of the Russian landing ship in Crimea and I can now say this: UAF are listening to Ben Hodges and that is a great idea!❤ Scandinavian Vikings/Sweden

@bobloblaw7879 5 ай бұрын

Thank you General Hodges. Probably that last thing he'd be interested in, but I wish you had people of character like that in politics

@Fyrd-Fareld 5 ай бұрын

True, but "people of character" don't seem to be interested in the duplicitous games played by politicians.

@ronjackson583 5 ай бұрын

Just thinking the same thing.

@DJRockford83 5 ай бұрын

Propping up the MIC? No thanks

@alinda2831 5 ай бұрын

What Liar's? Politician's already are that !!

@charleskarooli9181 4 ай бұрын

There are plenty of them war mongers.

@george6252 5 ай бұрын

Excellent presentation, enjoyed this.

@trevorohara9066 5 ай бұрын

Ben for President! Such wisdom and calm!

@follow_the-truth 5 ай бұрын

I fully agree

@TommyTCGT 4 ай бұрын

@@follow_the-truth Total rollocks.. Ukie losing on all fronts Marinka GONE! He's bin listening too much to Ukie fand Brit Intel LIES: Open Moon Of Alabama for FACTS.

@karenmerritt6822 5 ай бұрын

I have listened to the good General at many stages of this war. I get so frustrated with our politicians playing games with the fate of Ukraine.

@SuperNova-bq2ge 5 ай бұрын

Straightforward analysis. Western politicians should listen more to to people who really know it better line Ben Hodges.

@dougveganparadisebuilder5808 5 ай бұрын

Except it doesn't help much. He is stating the obvious, but the politicians have other priorities.

@braxxian 5 ай бұрын

Didn’t he say 12 Months ago Russia was on the run and Ukraine would retake Crimea anytime now.

@BubuH-cq6km 5 ай бұрын

you mean CIA Propagandists and paid mouthpieces of the Military Industrial Complex?

@jonfoster5828 5 ай бұрын

he is totally deluded if he actually believes what he is saying, the Russians can and will supply their military needs in Crimea easily enough without the Crimea bridge just like they did before it was built

@satanicmicrochipv5656 5 ай бұрын

@@braxxian No.

@rhondabailey9238 5 ай бұрын

at 28:07 Obvious answer and delivered perfectly, Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges❣️✈️🚀💥💥

@rock801 5 ай бұрын

Thank you General Hodges!

@BubuH-cq6km 5 ай бұрын

for what? spewing more lies about how we need to give more $$ to most corrupt Government in Europe controlled by NAZIS and let our own country fall apart?

@slipsen1843 4 ай бұрын

Outstanding to hear Hodges state to reclaim al land is the only way to peace,no other sattlement should be on the table,allways encourageing to hear from him

@rambleon2838 5 ай бұрын

Another knock out interview by James Hansen. The world needs more thinkers like Hodges and Breedlove.

@BubuH-cq6km 5 ай бұрын

you mean CIA Propagandists ?

@tudvalstone 4 ай бұрын

bot

@clausneide743 5 ай бұрын

Thanks againg Gerneral Hodges for your decicive and professional comments you´ve been showing during this interview. Respect ! You´ve got the experience in military aspects how to react in this war against the russian aggression. 👌👍👍🙏

@KT-sl4js 5 ай бұрын

I would vote for this man

@MUSIC4EVA55 5 ай бұрын

Of course you would. It's what sub eighty sixers do

@KT-sl4js 5 ай бұрын

What does that mean?@@MUSIC4EVA55

@gdutfulkbhh7537 5 ай бұрын

Better than a candidate that Putin wants to see in office. Watch out for Russian election tampering.

@vik3ings 5 ай бұрын

too honest , but secretary of state for sure

@DJRockford83 5 ай бұрын

He's an advocate for the MIC you shouldn't

@GregMoylan-pn6sr 5 ай бұрын

Great interview, as always with Gen. Hodges.

@theblackamerican1025 5 ай бұрын

I do not miss a Gen. Ben Hodges interview, it is always exactly what needs to be said!!!

@ciaranryan5265 5 ай бұрын

What he says is idiotic. Crimea was supplied before the bridge was built by sea ferry and air. Since then Russia has an additional land bridge with road and rail. Even if the bridge was destroyed it would make no difference in overall terms. I don't know when everyone is commenting that what this low ranking American is saying is pure gold. Can't people think for themselves?

@MrLu4o 4 ай бұрын

It is exactly what the Western copers wanna hear , but its pure bulshit . Russia won and exposed USA .. They dont want to admit it , but there are alot people startingbto talk about...

@danjohnson6800 5 ай бұрын

A very wise man, spot on on all points! Especially West needs to learn from Ukraine, as he said they are in the fight doing things unexpected and unanticipated while preserving their people and economy for the fight and future. Our critiques are specious. Those of our people who are so afraid of fighting and want them to give up territory and settle for annihilation would be the first ones taken over in a fight here at home. Silliness that shouldn’t get press. You can free speech yourself right into a corner of bad decisions and ultimate defeat.

@robertjohnson4154 5 ай бұрын

A very wise man would be advocating for peace. Hodges is the absolute opposite of that. A warmongering Ukrainian cheerleader, drumming up support in the West for greater engagement in a war the US deliberately triggered.

@SurprisedMonarchButterfl-by8kp 4 ай бұрын

Hodges is a idiot

@NicholasWarnertheFirst 4 ай бұрын

@@stanleymccloy8292Ukraine is lost. Has lost. Get over it.

@Napastak69Kapikyan 4 ай бұрын

Hope all American generals wise as Ben lol. ben adn Biden, and america is done .

@nozhki-busha 5 ай бұрын

Bridge will be joining the submarine fleet in the future.

@daydays12 5 ай бұрын

Oh I DO hope so.

@ABC-rh7zc 5 ай бұрын

You mean the ships which underwent the special submarine conversion operations?

@nozhki-busha 5 ай бұрын

@@ABC-rh7zc yes, it will join several other "converted" Russian ships now patrolling the black sea floor.

@livingtribunal4110 5 ай бұрын

Feel free to provide information on the following Russian navy vessels: 12 Ballistic missile submarines 11 Cruise missile submarines 13 Nuclear attack submarines 21 Diesel attack submarines 8 Special-purpose submarines Provide evidence, proof and data to substantiate your answer.

@sherryberry2394 5 ай бұрын

Yes, I caught President Biden's comment, "We want Ukraine to win!" I too felt it was perhaps a slip, but hey it's out there now! 🙏🇺🇦💪🇺🇲

@torehaaland6921 5 ай бұрын

But he also said "support Ukraine for along as we can", opposed to the earlier "as long as it takes". USA is currently not a trustworthy partner.

@sherizamani6619 5 ай бұрын

Thanks to this General for opening his knowledge.

@elliotlambert3817 4 ай бұрын

are you his mum

@BydSteve 5 ай бұрын

THe last 2 minutes of this video are essential listening. No more information required... Air power needed ASAP.

@Iris-lh7rf 5 ай бұрын

@SN-3.0 5 ай бұрын

Thank you ,General ❗️

@Iris-lh7rf 5 ай бұрын

@Medic397 4 ай бұрын

General Hodges gives brilliant insights. It would've been an honor for me to serve with his leadership.

@hopeforbetter382 5 ай бұрын

I am a child of Prague Spring, 1968 when Russia invaded Czechoslovakia. To my grief all forgotten! 😊

@timothykatende8484 5 ай бұрын

The narrative has changed from as long as it takes...to for as long as we can....nobody imagined the narrative would change so early on

@Iris-lh7rf 5 ай бұрын

@KangaJack-ns9gd 5 ай бұрын

@@Iris-lh7rf ALLAHU SNAKBAR.

@Puleczech 5 ай бұрын

@@Iris-lh7rfTake your allah and leave.

@user-mh7ng4vn9l 5 ай бұрын

Ermh, NO. The narrative hadn’t changed. NATO said as long as it takes

@jberkeley1195 5 ай бұрын

Never surrender 💪 Slava ukraini 🔱💪🇺🇦🇬🇧

@AK-ej5ml 5 ай бұрын

Mr. Hodges is always on the point - hopefully many politicians are listening to him.

@jokoolone 4 ай бұрын

Always love listening to one of my favorite generals. Thanks!

@robryan1933 5 ай бұрын

Ben Hodges is the best, just makes good articulate sense every time. Biden could argue that the previous administration spouted about securing the USA southern border and didn't etc etc

@eyemc2450 5 ай бұрын

Ben Hodges for President!

@BubuH-cq6km 5 ай бұрын

so you support people who support never ending wars based on lies like Iraq & WMD's supporting Terrorists and calling them Freedom Fighters like ISIS Al Qaeda Taliban Hamas Contras or Nazis in Ukraine? do DO know Ukraine broke the Minsk Accord that stated Ukraine would remain Neutral and NOT seek Membership to NATO that's why Dictator Putin invaded he didn't want any more American Military bases on his border just as the USA would invade IF Russia and or China established military bases in Canada and or Mexico the USA already pulled a COUP in 2014 that overthrew the Ukrainian President for agreeing NOT to seek membership into NATO and the USA was trying to take over Russias Naval bases in Crimea with the Coup so that's why Russia invaded and Annexed Crimea to protect their bases and access to the Black Sea Yes Putin is a Dictator but the US Government is far worse

@joeandrade8158 2 ай бұрын

Agree

@rogyn8484 5 ай бұрын

General who was fighting the sandals army, predicted some strong push in the counter-offensive and then it turned out nothing has happened neither it will. Going to Crimea is a fairytale at this point, even if they decide to deliver "everything needed" it will take months just for that equipment to arrive, not to mention that Ukraine is now in defensive and Russians captured placed like Marinka last week. If they secure all areas they captured so far there is exactly 0 chances for any push on Ukraine side, the best they can do is to keep their positions and nothing more. It is reality not hard to realize to those who wish to see.

@kevinclarke7353 5 ай бұрын

Awesome insights. Thank you Sir !

@michaelk5825 5 ай бұрын

I hope General Hodges is right.

@follow_the-truth 5 ай бұрын

I know he is right.

@johnkerr4612 5 ай бұрын

He's wrong

@GARDENER42 5 ай бұрын

@@johnkerr4612 He most certainly is not. Cope more.

@JayDeeChannel 5 ай бұрын

If only hodges was in charge of the pentagon.

@braxxian 5 ай бұрын

Didn’t he was 12 Months ago Russia was on the run and Ukraine would retake Crimea anytime now?. Hodges is a Ukrainians propagandist, nothing more.

@user-hj6pk5qx6p 5 ай бұрын

General Hodges,I hope the British military, industrial civilian Establishment listen to what you have said, with such clarity and underpinned by your professional experience. I wishes you and your wife and family every Christmas blessing, Barry 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

@taralown7023 5 ай бұрын

Hodges is the only one who tells it how it is, always appreaciate that. great interview

@crazypaulinquebec 5 ай бұрын

I really appreciate Ben Hodges' point of view. Clear, concise, and frank.

@Iris-lh7rf 5 ай бұрын

@crazypaulinquebec 5 ай бұрын

sorry but I am an atheist...@@Iris-lh7rf

@MrRacing44 5 ай бұрын

You keep being the truth teller General .😊

@ostapshchurko3089 5 ай бұрын

Great reporting! I'd follow and respect this man if he was my leader

@theblackamerican1025 5 ай бұрын

💪💯

@deimantasm9103 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for support. Regards from Lithuania

@markdeckard7651 5 ай бұрын

General Ben Hodges understands the stakes and why Ukraine must win, an intelligent man with a huge heart. Wish he'd run for president. 🇺🇸💪🇺🇦

@tvp8501 5 ай бұрын

General Ben for pm!

@tvp8501 5 ай бұрын

General Ben the best candidate for president!!

@FlyingSka 5 ай бұрын

Ben Hodges, always interesting to listen what he has to say.

@Iris-lh7rf 5 ай бұрын

@jacafren5842 5 ай бұрын

Ben Hodges, as a Dane I would dearly like to see him as leader of the free World

@BrianGriffin846 3 ай бұрын

Listening him one month later since his interview makes him really right with many points he makes

@sciencelad8286 5 ай бұрын

The Kerch bridge is Putin’s jugular.

@andrews.1700 5 ай бұрын

@@Iris-lh7rf Give it a rest

@geoffhaylock6848 5 ай бұрын

@@andrews.1700 Russian bot (@Iris-lh7rf )? Can't see anyone else would have the patience to post so much.

@GARDENER42 5 ай бұрын

@@andrews.1700 I had a few minutes to spare, so reported maybe 50 of the pest's spam.

@user-yb6eo1xp2f 5 ай бұрын

Listen to Ben, he is the man

@liamnaughtontube 5 ай бұрын

And you're a legend yourself boi

@johnkerr4612 5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@janewilkin1984 5 ай бұрын

Team Biden all the Way 😢😢

@BubuH-cq6km 5 ай бұрын

listen to what? propaganda and lies like how Iraq had WMD's and ISIS are "Freedom Fighters" and forget about single payer health care and infrastructure in the USA we need $$ for Nazis in Europe's most corrupt country because Putin doesn't want another NATO base on his bored?