The Life Expectancy for Rebel Alliance Infantry was Horrific

[@jaykubisanidiot8657]

I've slowly watched this channel evolve from a Star Wars lore channel into a top tier philosophy channel. Which sounds bad when I say it like that but it's quite the opposite. There are plenty of 'fan' channels out there but almost None that encourage you to Think about what's happening in Our world... Well done Alan, for Democracy

[@JordanG4117]

I agree, I absolutely love this different approach to Star Wars videos.

[@Blackadder1620]

whole heartedly agree. as an aside and someone that rides, man i hope he's safe out; it can really be a mess.

[@willowpitts6539]

And mindset Well spoken (thank u)

[@user-bl7em8sx6o]

​@willowpitts6539 that's an opinion

[@monkofbob]

But where are the Bens?

[@hoovy2319]

I heard a quote about Men’s Purpose once “Men will crawl through fields of broken glass to feel the warmth of a purpose.”

[@frantictoast3741]

"Something the New Republic doesn't want you to know" I always love how you present these videos as if these events really did happen in a Galaxy far far away

[@Wolfen443]

I am sure that somewhere, out there something similar actually happened. We will only know went we travel there, I guess.

[@steelresilience]

TBH, life in the Rebel Navy and Army sucked. I remember how fast they'd lose pilots in the Rebels show. If you didn't die trying to get supplies to civilians, you might die to a spider at Chopper base, or to Mandalorians to access hyperspace lanes. They had to conscript everyday people to perform Spec Op guerilla tactics to topple the Empire. No way they could engage in prolonged battles.

[@Zenithx622]

thats why teh mid rim offensive was so stupid, the empiral war machine was too big for direct 1:1

[@WillyShankspeare]

@@Zenithx622 True, I think the Rebellion got a little too eager there.

[@adamspencer3702]

Posted on Remembrance Day, lest we forget those who fought for freedom... even in a galaxy far far away.

[@chevalier10]

What’s up, Alan?! Happy Veterans Day!

[@GenerationTech]

happy veterans day!

[@LegoSnoopDogg]

Is Veterans Day the American name? In Britain we call it Armistice Day

[@bevanml]

​@@LegoSnoopDoggdifferent names for different places. In Australia and New Zealand we call it Remembrance Day

[@uncivilized_caveman]

@@LegoSnoopDoggsame thing yeah. Veterans Day became its name after WW2 as a remembrance for all our vets, instead of just those of WW1

[@classifiedad1]

@@LegoSnoopDoggYeah. It was originally Armistice Day, but then came a bigger sequel that America was much more deeply involved in. Hence, it was renamed Veteran’s Day.

[@kamillavalter]

Man I wish they’d make a movie about Rebellion fighters Come And See style

[@WillyShankspeare]

Here's hoping Andor Season 2 is as good as the last one.

[@Averagejack1234]

@@WillyShankspearefingers crossed! Its my favorite star wars show of all time

[@dmac7128]

One of George Lucas's primary influences on Star Wars was the Vietnam Conflict. Although it is a fantasy epic, it draws upon real world experiences. Historically, insurgent forces always have taken far many more losses. The average life expectancy of a fighter is short. From the American War of Independence to Vietnam, and Afghanistan (during both Soviet and American occupations) this bas borne out.

[@tickticktickBOOOOM]

Going up against the Empire would be like going up against the US military. Absolutely insane ratio of firepower; you have to either be hidden or right on top of them. I heard a Marine at Khe Sahn say when an airstrike accidentally got way closer to the base than it was supposed to be the secondary explosions were epic. No, wait, the Empire would be worse. They don't particularly mind friendly fire.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

And remember, "Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose."

[@Xenophaige_reads]

Couple of my ex squadie mate would say that is not a difference, with regards to friendly fire.

[@user-bl7em8sx6o]

​@@MonkeyJedi99 oh. But ppl have always had freedom. So what's the difference between now and centuries ago?

[@MonkeyJedi99]

@@user-bl7em8sx6o The difference? Knowledge. Knowledge that things can be better than planting enough crops so you will have food for the year after paying your tax to the land owner and your tithe to the church. Knowledge that you don't HAVE to work in a mine with no more safety gear than a helmet. Knowledge that there are better conditions and things that you could have if you had more economic power.

[@user-bl7em8sx6o]

@@MonkeyJedi99 improve how exactly?

[@gordanator2060]

Mate, I'll be honest as a soldier I can tell that you've actually painted an incredibly realistic picture for this fictional war.

[@RemnantCult]

They were very much like space Vietcong, to give an Earthian comparison. The Galactic Civil War was probably the most brutal period for the entire galaxy, especially considering the relative peace enjoyed by its people for thousands of years. There was no glory in being on either side as a regular rank and file soldier.

[@oddguy5356]

"Some of you may die, but that is a sacrifice I am willing to make. " Unknown rebel commander after the destruction of the death star

[@Phillisophical]

Yea, his name was LORD FARQUAD.

[@oddguy5356]

And he had a sacrifice, he was willing to make

[@gabewaite7984]

I love the lore but more then that i love how you tie it in to the real world and drop some good wisdom on the way. You've become my favourite channel, keep up the good work :)

[@TheWarmachine375]

It's bummer that all the sacrifices of the Rebel Alliance would be all for nothing when Mon Mothma brought back the Republic and its problems and then spared the Imperials that used opportunity to build the First Order.

[@spectreagent00]

I don't ever remember that happening.

[@tickticktickBOOOOM]

That was a fever dream of an alternate reality.

[@Zhakurael]

I'm currently DMing a pen and paper campaign in that exact era where my players have the opportunity to uncover the existence of the first order before it's too late and this alternate timeline is now my head canon.

[@mrchiefbs]

Sounds like Trump coming back

[@robertnelson9599]

If only there was decades of content that that would have made for dozens of great movies.

[@WillyShankspeare]

11:08 my favourite Rebel Trooper outfit/artwork. My Favourite Outfit in all of Star Wars probably. Rebel Battle Armour is so sick.

[@mikhailiagacesa3406]

Reminds me of body armor from the game, 1977's 'Imperium'. 'Tis che Cool.

[@dalob112]

"...or 2030 bad... I joke! ... but Not really..." Ouch... that one is harsh looking onwards!

[@GAJake]

Good timing, my friend just gave me twilight company to read a few days ago. Haven't started yet but this has given me inspiration

[@Averagejack1234]

Its the best star wars book i’ve ever read. Fully worth it

[@thepirateking7671]

Great video Alan and Happy Veterans Day!

[@BennyFromFalloutNewVegas]

I fly a Starship Across the Universe divide And when I reach the other side I'll find a place to rest my spirit if I can Perhaps I may become a highwayman again Or I may simply be a single drop of rain But I will remain

[@timothybrandriff6499]

And again, and again, and again....

[@sgtbrown4273]

​@@timothybrandriff6499 beat me to it 😂

[@nathanmartinez7823]

Love that song. Lol

[@Maecky26278]

I am 22 now, since I was 16 I started to write a story about a special ops rebel Unit trying to help a normal rebel infantry unit. As I grew older I rewrote this story dozens of times to make more and more realistic and realized the alliance infantry isn’t what they say it is

[@themousemagician9535]

I’ve always found it so cool that you seem to be in a different hotel room/background every few videos 😂

[@nathanieljackson5554]

It's unfortunate that the Rebellion didn't get a hold of some surplus Clone War era battle droids to be used for guard or sentry duty like some were originally programmed for. The Rebellion lasted longer than expected considering how low on resources they had available to them.

[@Crimethoughtfull]

Alan actually made a video about this very topic a few days or week ago...several reasons (won't spoil the video for you) that contributed to it being a bad idea, though on the surface it seems like a brilliant idea.

[@smartass0124]

There's a woman in the rebellion other then Lea right in back round on the hoth base

[@cmdrTremyss]

She is Emily from accounting. She is quite cute. We used to date.

[@WillyShankspeare]

"When a group of Rebel Pathfinders are captured on Endor and SOMEHOW manage to turn the tables and defeat the 501st Legion." I fucking love this

[@robertagu5533]

It might've helped that the 501st HAD NOT only been there waiting for them BUT had taken the time to go an piss off about EVERY stone age semi sentient teddy bear on the continent that decided they'd had enough of the walking plastic robot looking dudes an decided some recycling was in order

[@stikbot101Official]

Its been a couple years since ive watched one of your videos and man, I didnt think they could get any better but somehow they have. The little philosophy bit at the end was something I was not expecting and Im glad I got. Great job.

[@TyMoore95503]

I really enjoy your format: like a history lecturer explaining events as they happened. Long Live the Rebellion! ✊️

[@scottchadwick1247]

Love the underlying psychological advice for everyone

[@NIX-FLIX]

0:51 THAT WAS VADER'S FIST ON ENDOR!? I wonder how Nik Sant/Rex felt.

[@ABadassDragon]

I dont think he'd care much, maybe he was even glad considering there was nothing left of the old 501st and the imps squandered its legacy

[@thunderfreeze1544]

I’d like to see a Tales of the Clones featuring Rex at different points in his life: Battle of Geonosis, Clone Rebellion era, and Battle of Endor

[@RainbowQueen23]

Thank you for making people really think about these storys and take a life lesson been loving your content for a long tme ❤

[@grayflaneur4854]

As a guy who was in the infantry (IRL) ... yeah, we are often overlooked. Of course, the special forces types get some glory, but when they get in trouble, we in the infantry help them out. It's thankless, really. I can relate.. Interesting content as always..

[@leeroyloke8415]

Personally, I think they should try to tap into the popularity of Rogue One and Andor, which showed us the POV of the common people and a look into the world-building of SW (like what Clone Wars and The Bad Batch showed us). Basically the SW equivalent of Band of Brothers, The Pacific and titles showing the spy wars and homefront after the destruction of Alderaan until the end of the Galactic Civil War.

[@ShadowReaper-pu2hx]

That would revive Star Wars, but I’m sure Disney would manage to screw it up.

[@pyeitme508]

Yep & happy vet day

[@lamontcompton9464]

Thank you. This was a perfect description. You got it!

[@MasterGhostf]

IN the American war for independence, we envision guerrilla warfare. it was far from it. It was line infantry formations. The only way to fight and win is to use the same tactics as your enemy because they are the best. In Afghanistan, the Taliban didn't need to win. They just needed to outlast US support. This is very much different if you're a rebel army trying to restore the republic. You need front line troops who will die. Not special forces engaging in guerilla warfare. Both have their uses. But one is capable of freeing occupied worlds with tens of thousands of imperial army soldiers with tanks, walkers, and air support.

[@Zhakurael]

Having a steady stream of oil money, a completely devastated economy, thousands of disillusioned young men and religious extremism on your side also helps I guess.

[@avazquez01]

well, that's not entirely right. in the beginning of the revolution it was primarily guerrilla warfare because there *was* no cohesive army, the continental army at the time wasnt really all that professional. it wasnt until 1777 that they became better trained and more resembled a traditional army, but they used mixed strategies throughout the war which did include guerrilla warfare.

[@mrchiefbs]

Look up Bushwhackers and jayhawkers in the American civil war.

[@dparky1627]

Look up Daniel Morgan. He's an American Revolutionary War general who basically perfected guerilla warfare tactics for the day. He was derided by his contemporaries, including General Washington, because Morgan's tactics were seen as "undignified."

[@darktemplardelta268]

​@@avazquez01 even than trained continental troops were the minority as the majority of the fighting force were militiamen

[@jamesrutledge1924]

Really good video. Thank you.

[@battleboo4u]

Those last few minutes you SAID IT man

[@Jacen32272]

Many look at how the Heroes easily escaped the Death Star as proof that the Stormtroopers are incompetent. They forget how easily they took the Tantive IV, that Leia stated that the escape was too easy and they let them go, and that Obi-Wan himself stated their precision of fire was unequaled. Storm Troopers are only a joke when ordered to be a joke. (Well, then or if in an unfamiliar environment against half-height Wookies. Endor stacked the deck against them so hard it isn't even funny.)

[@classifiedad1]

That, and if the fire was inaccurate and unaimed, you’d expect someone to get lucky given the range and volume of fire.

[@Homer2137-t9d]

99% of Star Wars media represent stormtroopers as incompetent.

[@Jacen32272]

@@Homer2137-t9d Compared to Heroes with Plot Armor, maybe. Then again, many see how they were ordered to act in the original trilogy, against foes they were under orders NOT TO KILL, and ignore how they cut through the rank and file rebels like a scythe through wheat, and then in newer material have them underperform. News Flash; if they were such bad shots, then by the law of averages alone Han, Luke, Chewie, and Leia would have died on the Death Star. You don't have that many shots in the air and all miss by accident; they were missing deliberately, and doing so took skill.

[@Homer2137-t9d]

@Jacen32272 yes, you're right, but I'm too, almost all Star Wars shoes stormtroopers as losers.

[@Idkidkidk716]

These insights and breakdowns with real world examples and comparisons is why I subscribe to this channel.

[@blueberry4209]

This is why we loved battlefront The idea of an imperial campaign was cool and yeah they fumbled it but a rebel one would probably be even better if they keep it on the trooper side

[@paulgoodridge2269]

Reminds me of Warhammer 40K. If you are an imperial guardsman and you somehow survive more than 14 hours, that means you're most likely going to get a promotion.

[@DJPach]

Great video, Alan. When reflecting on the dynamics between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance, we can actually see, in the real world, this dynamic happening. I do not hate the United States, I am a proud American, but I can justly appreciate how the United States seems like an evil empire to the Taliban (a Rebel Alliance) within Afghanistan. In addition, there is indeed a correlation between young men, their testosterone (fostering passion), and militant action. As we get older, that testosterone begins to dwindle but reflection and insight grow. Which is greater? Who is to say? Dead men have been piled upon both hills.

[@scrabtr67]

Happy Veterans Day! If they don't already have it, I would love to see a 101st. They are based in Fort Campbell Kentucky. I am so proud of their role in D-Day. ❤ Edit: Oops, sorry, I just answered my own question. The answer is yes!

[@homeonegreen9]

I think the worst job in the Rebel forces would be the few logistics and intelligence officers. "Here you are, you are in charge of basically nothing, to give everything to everyone, and every loss is your fault. To make it better you are the Empire's public enemy #3 after Jedi and Rebel leaders. Finally, you need to supply an eclectic assortment of platforms scattered across the galaxy"

[@bign9573]

My favorite video. Especially for veteran’s day

[@andrewbidwell6421]

This is why we really need a series of Luke Skywalker and the others between Hoth and Yavin. It would make a really good show now especially with the complexity of the wider Star Wars universe.

[@homeygfunkoffacherryfruitl4971]

I’d love to see a series based on the Mid Rim Offensive. Follow a company of rebel infantry as they start out riding high, winning many early victories. Then as the show progresses we start to see morale and combat effectiveness degrade more and more. Lack of supply and attrition would take a huge toll, plus the conflict could get a lot more grey as civilian populations the rebels expected to join their cause would take up arms against them and fight for the empire. Both sides would be forced to commit extremely morally questionable acts to win. So much potential for a good show there.

[@Rallysoldier]

That past monologue man... 😮

[@1995RangeRover]

Well said my friend...

[@Crimethoughtfull]

Aw shit...that got way philosophical at the end. Nice.

[@Kaminasethna]

40 seconds ago is crazy

[@rogerauger7766]

How doe's that old song go? "I didn't care what became of me so I went and joined the infantry" LOL J/K Love your output Alan, Keep it up.

[@isaackim7675]

All Wings check in.

[@gargoyles9999]

Big Red standing by

[@adamsboringvids]

Red Lobster standing by.

[@SamPhillipsPT]

Simply Red standing by

[@alexbanks8429]

Red Rocker standing by

[@captain_hammer]

Red October standing by.

[@Materialist39]

Same as it always was. The fundamental role of infantry remains unchanged- take land, hold land. That said, rebel infantry just sounds extra miserable. It’s like constantly being in the late 1941 Red Army.

[@WillyShankspeare]

I'm rereading Twilight Company right now. Ouch time.

[@duragdan2000]

In this kind of asymmetric conflict you basically have already lost the battle if it even comes to a direct deployment of infantry against imperial forces.

[@DeaconBlu]

Great vid… Depressing as hell… But, great vid. 😎👍❤

[@thorpeaaron1110]

It definitely was the Mid Rim Offensive and Battle of Hoth are great examples.

[@violetlight1548]

Have a good Remembrance Day Alan.

[@ABadassDragon]

There's a reason its called 'poor fucking infantry'.

[@SomeTheorist9090]

The Han Solo movie was actually a look at how you became part of the Rebel Infantry. You had no great skills, so you were put on the front lines. But I like to think it was more like the Roman Empire and first man to scale the wall rule. Promises were made that rarely had to be fulfilled because of the death to success ratio.

[@jollyrocketz7000]

This is why I strongly wish we Disney would do more content on the realities of war, and the Civil War would be such a fantastic way to show just how hellish, PTSD-inducing, just all 'round emotional pain to truly represent and show that war makes hell seem like a paradise. I want to leave the theaters fighting tears and shaking violently and need to cry it out in the car, I don't want the whole "the heroes saved the galaxy from evil!" thing anymore. I want Disney to do more ww1 and 2 inspired content, I'd love that.

[@rennac3152]

“They had it pretty rough” The odds of them running into spec ops, shock troops. Enemy armor divisions, scout snipers, droid attacks, and tie bomber strikes was rather high. And if that didn’t kill them, the off chance of a red lightsaber, Isb knife to the back was the reward living through the easier issues

[@TailAbNormal]

Any chance you could do a video about Renegade Squadron as a sort of "sequel" to this? That was one of favorite Star Wars games as a kid and personally I think more people should know about all the crazy missions they pulled-off, especially the one where they took on Palpatine himself.

[@samadams2203]

Infantry always have it the worst. They live in the worst conditions with the highest casualty rates(some branches like submarines can have a higher percent casualty rate, but comparing the sheer number of infantry to sub force you can see how much worse your odds are in infantry).

[@andrewvotava1465]

Holy balls this video got deep at the end. I mean I'm of mind to always fight the "man" but when I get all my stuff taken or lost to me well then I got nothing yes I'm gonna go and try and build again.

[@desperado8605]

Loved the Baron reference lmao

[@chocolatemonk]

I was wondering how much of Twilight Company would be referenced.

[@dolandarkxgrandayy6953]

What about the Twi'lek Bathhouse company?

[@Vile.Amity.]

18:36 the empire would even allow pirate syndicates to exploit entire star systems as long as they payed tribute to the local Moff

[@phininabin3099]

I mean at least they're not at Stalingrad.

[@festusfive9157]

10:30 i burn my LIIIIIIFFFFEEE to make a sunrise that I know ill never see

[@SomeTheorist9090]

Cannon fodder is going to Cannon fodder...

[@jayvhoncalma3458]

The Rebel Infantry was pretty much not focused on. Most of the focus was on the Navy and Fighter Corpse

[@Allofmynamestaken]

What's crazy is that the rebel alliance considered company sized units would be considered sufficient for any kind of operation to take a planet.

[@benkonopetski2894]

"We are simple beasts; And simple beasts, go to war."

[@c0t0d0s7]

The Mon Mothmas would make a great name for a band.

[@Warmaker01]

To put it simply, if you were not a main or primary character in the story, you had no plot armor. The Galactic Civil War then becomes much more dangerous and the life of a Rebel pilot and soldier gets a lot uglier. People rag about how flimsy TIE Fighters are supposed to be, but X-Wings, Y-Wings, etc. in the movies get 1-2 shotted. Go ahead and rewatch the Original Trilogy, Rogue One for those air and space battles. It's not like the Star Wars video games where the Alphabet Fighters got big fancy shields and can tank immense damage. You can even go back to Revenge of the Sith and watch Republic and Separatist starfighters battle each other. The Clones people love so much were getting 1-2 shotted out of space just like the Droid fighters do. For the beginning of your video, you forgot to mention the Rebel troops aboard Leia's ship at the start of ANH. Granted it was a lost cause to stop the Empire from taking control. They were captured by a Star Destroyer, Stormtroopers were boarding, and Darth Vader was right behind them. They were screwed. That said, in a deadly assault, you saw the Stormtroopers capably clear through the breach and beat handily the Rebel troops. Survivors surrendered. Darth Vader didn't even have to bring out his lightsaber. If you were not somebody with the name of Luke Skywalker, Wedge Antilles, or some hero like that, the Galactic Empire is a much more terrifying enemy.

[@kettch777]

You also have to wonder how many poor Rebel troopers got killed when their Gallofree transport was destroyed. Which happened a lot.

[@muhdfauzibmohdrais3844]

So it's true from HISHE's parody of Return of the Jedi, as quoted by a Rebel soldier: "No offense lady, but all we rebels ever do is die to accomplish things. Except for the A-team over there."

[@vonneely1977]

The disparity between the rebel infantry types parallels the differences between the Vietcong and the NVA. Wonder if that's an accident?

[@Wintermute909]

There really shouldn't have been a rebel army per se. I think this is another example of the Star Wars professional film writers expanding the universe faster than the lore could supply. And yet again its left to the volunteer fans to take this lore mess and try and shape it into something coherent. (All joking aside i thought this was going to be tough for Alan to finagle any sense out of this, but by the end I'm quite impressed and could even believe

[@MrSHADOWANGEL999]

Makes sense

[@vikkv]

Bro said passion of youth and I immediately heard might guy

[@OscarOSullivan]

Can’t imagine the fighter pilots had it any better regarding survival chances.

[@spe3tre458]

The rebel alliance symbol under the soldiers eye in the title card. You sly dog 😂

[@CloneScavengerVulpin8389]

Can't wait to read twilight company.

[@GenerationTech]

Highly recommend it’s a real gem

[@CloneScavengerVulpin8389]

@GenerationTech thanks.

[@robertagu5533]

So.. if history in multiple Realities is written by the victors... What did the Ewoks write about this series of event, an was it even readable or understandable???

[@falsehope4421]

They had a life expentancy? I thought they just had a death expentancy, this is rather impresisve

[@Trucksofwar]

Came for the starwars Left with deeper insight into my warrior monkey brain.

[@TreyNewman-m1r]

Ah yes, ww1 life expectancy.

[@claymclaren5788]

Have a good Remembrance Day all!

[@joshgamer4077]

What books/media are this lore from?

[@andrewcombe8907]

The only time the Rebel army won was when they were saved by a bunch of angry teddy bears.

[@MaccabeeSolarLLC]

Reminds me of the mental asylum patients during the London air bombing raids, where the men whom for years were just left to rot, almost regained their cognizant ability again by being drivers for ambulance or shifting through debris looking for survivors. Men have an amazing ability to flourish when they have purpose, and I think a lot of that idleness in todays society is what has caused so much societal decay and violence. In a way, all of us are looking for a war to fight and win.

[@devo1977s]

Here's to 🥂 peace, but don't let that celebratory attitude fool you.

[@paulgoodridge2269]

Are we talking Geneva suggestion or Geneva checklist level of atrocities?

[@kingghidorah102]

Life expectancy: what did you expect

[@gooddog2001]

The Rebel Infantry life sucked. I was 11B Infantry Rifleman USARMY. The empire had more men in the fight. So the Rebels had to have more fight in their men.

[@smartass0124]

Was there anyone who didn't like the empire and decided to just leave. What if some people moved to places like Yavin but didn't threaten the empire

[@daralic2255]

You think the Empire is going to let them avoid paying taxes?

[@АмальФарук-в6д]

“Not that bad” most of the world dreams of ur life conditions

[@johnquach8821]

The Rebel Alliance Ground Forces were always weaker compared to their Space ones.

[@JeffreyTappan-bb8rr]

Can't hold ground w/out troops.