US Marine reacts to Operation Barras (SAS in Sierra Leone)

[@CombatArmsChannel]

This video was copyrighted so drop a subscribe to help a brother out 😅 thanks y'all 🤙

[@shaunoakman5609]

Keep up the good work fella 👍

[@mattgosling2657]

Good channel, I'll sub mate.

[@ctujack1968]

Reaction Operation Trent, please

[@jamiecrutchley4146]

The Mirbat siege in Oman 1970's is one you want to look into, a small SAS team against 300 rebels.

[@johnrandall125]

@@jamiecrutchley4146 In 1972 nine SAS men in the coastal town of Mirbat in Oman, fought off a determined attack by up to 500 ( nobody knows the true number) communist backed insurgents. One SAS soldier, a Fijian, a corporal called Labalaba was killed manning an artillery piece in a gun pit. Trooper Tobin, also present in the gunpit was severely injured and died of the complications of his injuries some months later. Major Mike Kealey, who, with another SAS man undertook a 400 meter dash to the gun pit under sustained enemy fire, died a few years later. He left the SAS and was re-doing the test week of SAS selection to rejoin the regiment when he died of exposure on the Brecon Beacons. There are many who reasonably say that Labalaba deserved the Victoria Cross for his actions that day. What 22SAS did that day was a remarkable feat of arms and deserved high grade medals. As the UK government did not want UK involvement in the war publicised they hushed it up. The battle of Mirbat did however break the back of the opposition and within two years the war was over.

[@adamw2911]

This gentleman is a great example of someone who's earned the right to an informed opinion on the military. His tone and respect for other nations armed forces is in keeping with a professional soldier.

[@Galm02]

agreed

[@hair4alluk]

[@johnweaver9203]

Agreed, again. I get the impression that although the Yanks know they outpower us x10, they still like to see the Union Jack somewhere on the battlefield with them...

[@DavidScobie]

One of the SAS troopers who was on this operation was Big Phil Campion, since leaving the forces he's become a campaigner for armed forces veterans rights he's on social media a truly awesome man.

[@colcot50]

Who was drinking his cup of tea and didn’t put it down when the West Side Boys counter attacked and he allegedly mowed them down without batting an eyelid

[@scaleaircraftmodeler]

@@colcot50 Yes! I read that on one of the books on Ops Barras. His nonchalance says it all.

[@nigelh6823]

Have you got an address... Knob

[@rowdyyates4273]

Strange, fight for your country and come back and fight for your rights!!

[@domzbu]

Colin McCloughlin too. He was on Barras and also captured and tortured in Basra in Iraq.

[@danieldunne68]

Massive respect to the Parachute regiment who went in with the SAS.

[@beaucaspar3990]

👍

[@davidrayney1966]

👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧👍🏻

[@Hugh-Glass]

So many heroes you will never know. For the one you read about 10 others are silent and prepared.

[@shaneedwards596]

a friend of mine who served during the Faulklands, was attached to the para's, later being a proud 2 Para... sadly he passed away last year, he told me that he lost a lot of good friends during that war and much of it he couldn't bring himself to relive... but would often go through reliving things he wished he never experienced, as his friend he confided in me about much of what he felt.... not details but by the tone in his voice it was easy to feel the emotion and dangers he experienced and the loss... Respect to all those who serve who fight to save lives and whether they make it back or not, they will always have my respect and admiration...

[@helipilotEGLW]

What can you say.....just a solid professional unit that gets the job done. Top job

[@lewiscowden9731]

My wife's cousin was the Sargent with the troops heald captive. All these years later he still has never spoken about what was done to them. I spoke to his father one night about what had happened to his son I knew he had spoken to him about what had happened what he told me was horrendous to this day I don't know how any of the troops lived through it or how they could carry on in life after they left the army. They are only alive today thanks to the SAS some of the bravest men ever to wear a uniform. Your videos are great and thank you for your service not only to your country but to the world. 👏👏👏

[@owenbutcher1954]

SAS, PARAS, RECON, SBS, GOD BLESS THEM ALL. RIP: BRAD TINNION GOD BLESS HIM. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 CLEARING THE CRAP OFF THE EARTH.

[@rns2490]

srr too

[@RefinedRouge]

Roger that

[@davidcochrane9287]

Rule Brittania 🎉

[@owenbutcher1954]

UTMOST RESPECT TO THEM ALL 👏

[@beaucaspar3990]

I'm from Northern Ireland. I appreciate the respect you show for our armed forces and the SAS! 🇬🇧

[@NiSiochainGanSaoirse]

Traitor

[@beaucaspar3990]

@@NiSiochainGanSaoirse How? 😕

[@daveglynn748]

@@NiSiochainGanSaoirse Yes How? What a dim witted comment you make🤔

[@The_Greedy_Orphan]

Well he's obviously a hardcore republican who believes Northern Ireland should be a part of the South, so to him, anyone who opposes that is a traitor.

[@daveglynn748]

@@The_Greedy_Orphan Northern Ireland is a major part of the United Kingdom so he is no traitor to anyone and the man who called him such is the confused idiot.

[@matthew.williams8783]

The level of sheer respect from a member of other forces towards the SAS is just breath taking. thankyou for your service

[@maxblack7038]

Excellent video and love this American Marine. An intelligent sensitive guy with a soldiers heart. Total respect for him.

[@dannyhudson5115]

Step 1; take British soldiers hostage Step 2; the sas WILL ruin your day

[@alexwilliamson1486]

And Para reg....oh and some 81mm to spoil your day.....

[@alexwilliamson1486]

One big eye. One big ear. I’m talking about 81mm Mortar fire, it was used as close support during the op? The Paras have excellent MFCs...I’ve used it, and in anger...so I know WTF am talking about....is that defined enough for you?

[@alexwilliamson1486]

One big eye. One big ear. Ha ha!! thought you were a “civvy” who did too much “Call of Duty” Apologies on my part here my friend, no disrespect? More like RESPECT! All the best to you and yours, stay safe mate!👍

[@mercian-man7116]

Yup, make your day pretty shite, if you see the end of the day 👌

[@Supreme_321]

The SBS and the Royal Marines also.

[@Insightfuleggy]

I have met Musa Bengura whilst I was in Sierra Leone. He gave me an overview of the rescue as we stood on the 1 Para LZ at Magbeni. He is a humble man, troubled eyes give away his ordeal. Nevertheless he is a superb human being. He allowed me to take a selfie with him on at Magbeni. He told us so much about his treatment and how he felt on being rescued. He was concerned that his smel would offend the SAS. The pit he was in has now been filed in. I have also had the honour of having a beer with him too.

[@tel5080]

I was the pilot

[@Hugh-Glass]

@@tel5080what sort of damage did ypur craft incur?

[@Hugh-Glass]

💪 it must be a proud feeling to take part in ending the fear and suffering of brothers in arms. God speed

[@billbobaggins1155]

Good effort mate.. 👍

[@andykenyon2607]

Good man Musa

[@kerrijill7442]

My Dad was a career combat soldier in the Canadian Armed Forces (1942-1975). He was Airborne Commando, and a Regimental Sgt/Maj. As a member of the Commonwealth he was sent by Canada for SAS training in the 1950s. Even though this operation was after his time, it's great to see recognition given to these amazing soldiers. Thank you.!

[@redarmy1778]

Your dad was a very tough man to get through sas training boss of bosses

[@francisalieu6732]

I remember this operation very well, I was a teenager by then in Sierra Leone. The British first dropped leaflets in Freetown informing locals about the imminent invasion. It was an open secret, Kudos to guys like General David Richards who risked it all to save Sierra Leone. I ended up serving in 25th Infantry Div, and 10th Mountain Division. Two tours to Iraq and a tour in Afghanistan. Good job brother, climb to glory.

[@butterfly71walker16]

So great watching an Americans perspective of our Armed forces🙏🙏 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧 Love the accent. Stay safe 🙏

[@SuperParatech]

I know about the wounded. After being hit, one young soldier received emergency surgery aboard ship. I know the surgeon. He was then repatriated to the UK, where briefly I came in contact with him. Within 24 hours of being hit in the jungle, a soldier had received surgery and specialist medical team escorted him to the UK for his follow on care and rehabilitation. At the time, the news was secret. I was so proud that our army could pull off such an operation and get injured soldiers home from the stinking jungle without any delays or fuss from the media or etc. Very few nations could do it. I was proud that Britain still could

[@hjr2000]

The British Armed Forces are simply brilliant.

[@iand8365]

You are a very humble and respectful individual. I hope your service is long and safe. You show that US personnel do have brains, empathy, passion and compassion. On a separate note, total respect to the Lt. liaison officer and the hugest respect to the fallen operator and his family. Lest we forget.

[@PalleRasmussen]

The Marines are the best that America has to offer. They have to do more with less, so they need to be able to think. Despite the rep as Crayon Eaters. Also, as a Marine, you have tried breaking, picking yourself up and continue. That teaches humility.

[@adrianhughes8143]

I am a Brit who is proud of our military, I also support Help for Heroes. Thank you for the respect you show for our Special Forces here in the UK. 💂‍♂️💂‍♀️💂‍♂️💂‍♀️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@RefinedRouge]

Roger that

[@bw7228]

🇬🇧

[@lordgibbington]

They also had the parachute regiment in support on the perimeter so if any of the Westside boys escaped they got a face full of the paras.👍👍👍

[@connorkitchen7156]

Sounds kinda gay, I'm in

[@xlprop6687]

Sounds about right. Only good for stagging-on away from the fight ;-)

[@TetraRage]

XXL Properties 1 Para got through the swamps the night before and surrounded the camp giving cover fire while the rescue took place, a decision by the SAS. Very much a part of the fight and rescue

[@xlprop6687]

@@TetraRage Thanks for the sitrep mate but I am fully aware of what went on. Just a bit of banter. Those in the know would know.

[@bandit12--]

@Dog of War wow you were there first hand! Are the other comments true about hunting down 100 of them after??

[@grimaldus1967]

My platoon SGT in Basic was one of the Irish Rangers captured in by the West side boys. On the first week of phase 1 he told us about the things that they experienced while in captivity to make it clear about what could happen to you during our time as soldiers. There's a great book about this incident called operation certain death.

[@fififlickfi2525]

Great book, read it a few years ago, truly shocking, respect to SAS and Paras.

[@karlalaniz48]

One of the greatest pleasures of this channel and it’s videos, after watching several now, is just how humble the presenter is. Very respectful. It’s nice to see.

[@stevenmclaren2730]

This is beyond me. I was in the army when I was younger, a tank regiment, but I can't even imagine this. These soldiers went through some kind of hell. The SAS boys are as always, heroes. Proper heroes.

[@joncorner4913]

Literaly everyone else: look how big my army is. The UK: give me 10 good SAS men

[@elias_xp95]

Quality over Quantity. With a nice cup'o'tea to compliment.

[@joncorner4913]

@@elias_xp95 imagine being in a beach chair, on a British Air craft carrier with a nice hot cuppa in one hand and a Stilton crumpet in the other

[@lloydnaylor6113]

@@joncorner4913 or a hot cuppa and some crumpet in the other hand 🤣

[@dreday77764]

@@elias_xp95 Thats Yorkshire tea Sir

[@sjtv6565]

500 of those guys could topple any country

[@laughingachilles]

16:50 - Dear god. That poor man went through something that none of us could ever understand. I'm truly amazed he is alive after being beaten, cut and then placed in an environment full of pathogenic bacteria. I cannot fathom the physical pain he endured let alone the psychological torment. I think you are right when you spoke about how his upbringing may have given him a mindset which is very tough.

[@dannyblackwell2426]

sas again prove they are the best, amazing rescue and so sad knowing brad tinnien lost his life, another unsung hero. thanks for sharing the video

[@brownsbikingadventures5679]

I was in NSG, Kenya when a Welsh Guardsman went missing. I was a Rad Op at the time and never forget that 2 lads dressed in civvies just appeared inside the compound and just walked out the gates to go look for him. Heard they was SAS but i can't confirm it. The Guardsman was found and safe and sound. Respect to everyone who served 🙏

[@RealTalkXD]

Major respect to the Leftenant of the Sierra Leone military; to be able to tell the story of what he went through, and with the attitude he has, is nothing short of incredible. Props to him and to everyone who continues marching on after facing such extreme brutality.

[@dylvasey]

The SBS were just in action taking back an oil tanker that had been hijacked in UK waters. They cleared the entire tanker in seven minutes without a single casualty.

[@Seds245]

I understand they broke some Safety Rules during that, not even a risk assessment.

[@dylvasey]

@@Seds245 Yup, I'm sure health & safety was there prime directive.

[@SaintDomingo1]

@@Seds245 Did some of them not lift from the knees?

[@jachey4138]

@Tony 2 Toes That was the Americans "rescuing" a British aid worker.

[@drstev0485]

@@jachey4138 Guy made a mistake under heavy fire, got kicked out of ST6, and had his life destroyed. So either be grateful brave Americans were willing to go into danger to save a foreigner, or just send your own guys to rescue your own citizens. If you Dont want to take the risk of FF, we can just pull out all air cover, and ground the helis. PS American special forces have rescued dozens of naïve Brits, and never a peep about them is said,

[@russellmarmon2847]

Your narration and respectable manner covering these events is admirable. Keep up the good work.

[@ixurlife8062]

Total respect to this man here my father was a sas man the boys get the job done no matter what 😎😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@James-C24]

A recomendation for you would be the Battle of Mirbat. Called by some the SAS's finest hour.

[@jodu626]

Great recommendation. The big Fijian was some top boy

[@trucker287]

Definitely a good call, I hope he covers that. I've driven through Mirbat a few times and have photos of the fort.

[@trident1314]

There's very little on KZbin about it though

[@C.CUMM1NGS]

Good recommendation i think everyone in that battle was a hero the Omani troops the Pakistani troops "even if reluctant" and the non combatant intelligence staff that joined in not just the S.A.S, they were all totally outnumbered.

[@James-C24]

@@trident1314 indeed but their is the best documentary avaliable on Facebook if you search for it.

[@Hugh-Glass]

Salute to the guy..the son, father and brother who thinks about the ones he loves when going in and then staves the fear so he can behave as he needs to. God speed Brother..

[@pendragon9684]

I recommended this after one of your Falkland SAS videos, along with operation Nimrod & the assault on Jebel Akhdar in Oman. Nice to see you have covered the first two. You mentioned commendations for the operation, there were two conspicuous gallantry crosses, 5 military crosses, and 5 distinguished flying crosses, and the special forces director got a distinguished service order. I'm glad you enjoyed looking into them, keep up the good work.

[@leerolfe5332]

You my comrade have made me feel so proud for joining and serving in our joint military 'thing'. Keep doing what you're doing .

[@mr31337]

This lad drinks PG. He's alright with me. Subbed.

[@mikleman996]

He was on the Yorkshire brew not long back :D

[@mr31337]

Traitor! Unsubbed.

[@jakeowen4553]

Noooooo tetley tea is the sht

[@imnotgivingmynametou]

@@jakeowen4553 PG is the best, sorry mate.

[@jakeowen4553]

@@imnotgivingmynametou i cant be havin that a tetly tea is unmatched

[@adrianfisher3349]

In some ways I want everyone to know about the SAS but at the same time wish they were more unknown. Both have benefits. In any case, they're the best and I'm glad they're on our side.

[@Wally-H]

I helped a retired SAS officer move home some years back. he had a calendar from Idi Amin's barracks on his living room wall. He also had an ammunition box with 'Addis Ababa' written on it. The SAS have always been awesome, protecting us for decades.

[@gerardonochie3408]

Lies. Entebbe was 100% an Israeli mission. I doubt the SAS would have been able to plan and execute so fast with just one casualty the older brother of current Israeli PM. Keep in mind Israelis designed the airport. Lesson try to make sure only indigenous people plan and build your major infrastructure. This is no way takes a way from the efficient SAS....they have had som cockups too.

[@Wally-H]

@@gerardonochie3408 Not lies. I know what I saw and what he told me. Maybe the guy I helped acted as some sort of advisor. SAS involvement wouldn't have to go as far as troops on the ground, would it? Bearing in mind the fact Ted was into his retirement back in 1984 when I helped him, he would not have been a young man at the time of Entebbe. He was certainly worried that people might come after him. He moved house fairly regularly. At the front of the path that went to the side of the house, up to his main entrance, he had a glass door with a sign on it saying 'Please ring and then enter.' By the time you got to his door, he would be there waiting, looking through the spy hole. He had a shotgun just round the corner of the door too. His letterbox was sealed up, so the postman had to leave his mail on the doormat. Whatever his service record, Ted wasn't taking any chances. At the rear of his house, there were some allotments. He installed a step ladder so he could climb over, flop on his belly and blast a few pigeons off his carrots lol. Ted was quite a character.

[@drstev0485]

@@Wally-H taking credit for another countries daring raid is pathetic. but even more funny, not only were no SAS involved in Entebbe in any way.. The SAS literally copied the entire idea and tried to replicate it in the Falklands! " Brigadier Peter de la Billière proposed an operation similar to Operation Entebbe, which consisted of landing approximately 55 SAS soldiers in two Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft directly on the runway at Rio Grande. According to the plan, the C-130 would be kept on the tarmac with the engines running while the 55 men of B Squadron SAS performed their mission. If the C-130s survived, then they would head for the Chilean air base at Punta Arenas. If not, the surviving members of the SAS Squadron and aircrew would travel to the Chilean border, about 50 miles away." The SAS mission as a complete failure btw, perhaps they should've asked for some Israeli advisors to teach them how it's done?

[@Wally-H]

@@drstev0485 What proof to you have that any of that claptrap is true? Provide it here now please

[@drstev0485]

@@Wally-H en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Mikado "In Uganda, Amin’s humiliation would lead to his overthrow less than three years later. Further afield, the raid would be taught at military colleges, including Sandhurst, as the model special forces operation."

[@jKDC1987]

Makes me so proud of our military. Amazing. I’m proud of the Americans too 🙌🙌 Anyone that serves for our ideals is a legend

[@sandrataylor2433]

The leader of the west side boys was and will always be a coward, musa is a warrior of the highest order. The sas and paras did what they do best nothing else to say.

[@KissMyFatAxe]

He gave up without a fight. After all that big talk. What a pussy 😂

[@jordanstewart6012]

@@KissMyFatAxe Ok Rambo.

[@boneythelynx8884]

That Musa guy is a true hero to his country. As was every Brit involved captive or rescuer

[@princetonburchill6130]

I visit their base in Hereford now and again as a civilian contractor but the term SAS is NEVER used there. It is always, "The regiment".

[@CptSloth-hy6jx]

Bruh the SAS isn't in Hereford... they are based in Credenhill Dumbass... though you are correct they refer to themselves as "the Regiment" and they have a Killing house/ Training post in Hereford.

[@Whyteyy]

@@CptSloth-hy6jx Didn't have to call him a dumbass did you

[@CptSloth-hy6jx]

@@Whyteyy yeah, I did xD. he is clearly BSing... the SAS don't work with Civ contractors. they are a Special forces and counter terorism unit... and they are protected under Section 7... they are as Classified as classified gets in the UK...

[@mickyb.8014]

@@Whyteyy well said!

[@anthony9thompson]

@@CptSloth-hy6jx Hundreds of civillian contractors visit the SAS base every year. They are also known as plumbers, electricians and mechanics

[@markbanner6473]

Mussa worried about him smelling. The fella adopted some British SOH. lol What a warrior!

[@davelewis7175]

Mark Banner yep wash ya balls wash ya pits wash ya feet !

[@dbdb9334]

What does SOH mean?

[@markbanner6473]

@@dbdb9334 Sense of Humour.

[@dbdb9334]

@@markbanner6473 Ah.

[@s3any1977]

He loves us Brits :) US Marines. 'Hooah!'. RMC. 'Get the tea on mate'

[@iansmith4988]

Support from Colchester, England.

[@jonkuiper4703]

SAS in Nairobi,. 1 soldier rescued nearly 200 civilians ,no BS +footage. Impressed the hell out of me.

[@jenObu1]

Obi one Nairobi

[@TheSudsy]

About the commendations, Everyone: Give them a medal SAS: Bruh, just in a days work

[@alioffski45]

SAS missions rarely are if ever reported. If anything they are an extremely unique brand of soldier.

[@pianoman1894]

The SAS try not to advertise themselves.

[@QemeH]

@@pianoman1894 Just as any special ops group. Most special op *type* stuff we get to hear about is actually police forces or military forces doing police work - like GSG9 liberating the _Landshut_ in Mogadishu or, more recently, the SBS liberating the Nave Andromeda off the coast of the Isle of Wight.

[@wetkneehouston6293]

@@QemeH I remember that happening, I live in shanklin IOW. After that they was doing drills on the red funnel in the solent incase something happened like that again

[@jonathanstclair9896]

Having served in the British Army for 12 years 1980/90s you're very interesting to listen too.... Bravo

[@NDWMONEY]

What a credit to the American Forces this young man is !!

[@michaelmoule9727]

I worked at the time with a lady whose son was there with the parachute regiment. They should have got more recognition for this rescue.

[@barbaradyson6951]

Michael moule, try being in a corps unit, THEY NEVER GET ANY RECOGNITION. Eg royal engineers, reme, medics, cooks and others.

[@michaelmoule9727]

@@barbaradyson6951 So true without support units nothing would work.

[@alganhar1]

They did, 1st Para went on to become the heart of Special Forces Support Group, which supplies British SF with specialist Infantry and other Arms support for Operations. It was their actions in Operation Barras that directly led to that. Maybe not public recognition, but recognition all the same.

[@Sosoph098]

@@barbaradyson6951 yes, my husband was With the REME and without them, all their form of transport mation is useless. they are also all intelligent.

[@duncanself5111]

I really hope the liaison officer, Musa, got the recognition he deserves from the British Army and will be given support by the British government to help him and his family to live comfortably for the rest of their lives. That would only be right imo

[@harry9392]

My Brothers owe the SAS for there lives Faugh a Ballagh, I am a Royal Irish Vetran , the ordinary foot soldier from the west side boys is not very smart one of them came in to Northern Ireland as an illegal immigrant. I was a custody officer with UK Immigration. I looked after them, I asked this guy why did you come to NI he said no I am In England this is UK but Northern Ireland he said he recognised our accents , we were taking him to a detention center he was uncompliant He was calling us this and that said he was one of the guys who captured the royal Irish soldier in Sierra Leone. All 3 of my team were all ex Royal Irish we told him that and he pissed himself and shit himself was scared we were going to beat him, but he was as quiet as a mouse from then on but the smell was putrid .. We sent him back to Serria Leone .was not happy about it. Ha ha

[@boomdos4265]

Someone probably told him "That way is Ireland" as a joke, so he took a boat there, and found himself in the UK occupation zone. Glad you fixed him right up!

[@harry9392]

@@boomdos4265 it's not ok occupation it's part of the UK that's where the Royal Irish is from , I don't wish to start a row Faugh a Ballagh

[@harry9392]

@Christhorpe Junction wish I could but I'm med retired now

[@harry9392]

65% of NI say their British , you got your opinion i have mine but I still love the whole island of Ireland

[@kimjongun2536]

@@harry9392 look im an Irish nationalist and unlike republicans I do respect your opinion

[@Dragonblaster1]

Great video, mate. Thank you so much from the UK. I had vaguely heard of this job, but it really shows how the SAS can go where other special forces cannot. Respect for both the SAS and you.

[@James-C24]

This documentary isnt too bad. It misses a few things brad tinnien was shot during the defence whilst waiting to be extracted. The bullet ricocheted off of a wall and hit him just under his body armour sadly. It also misses the actions of the sas afterwards where its been alleged with evidence that the SAS hunted the rebels down through the jungle killing quite a few of them. It also doesn't cover the acts of 1 para at magbeni who helped take down the heavy weapons on the other side of the river including mortars. It also doesn't cover the links between the blood diamonds from the west side boys and weapons supplied from AQ.

[@jodu626]

I have actually seen this doc all the way through. They do talk about the paras but I think he’s edited it down cos of time constraints.

[@Goosebear77]

There's a better one out there that covers all that. Secrets of the SAS: In their own words. The code name the troops gave Barras was: "Operation Certain Death".

[@jodu626]

Noel Wesley yeh I’ve read the book of that title. Great read

[@e-lb3234]

James C great knowledge as you seem to fill in some parts that one got to think about so then it got even more solid🤙🏼🤙🏼🙏🏻🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Goosebear77]

This isn't the one I saw but it does have some great details www.dailymotion.com/video/x2md4qv

[@collocksb8408]

My first time seeing one of your videos and it was excellent. I’m from the UK and had seen this documentary before. Your comments helped me understand the situation and operation even better but the most important aspect was your comments on the psychological consequences for those involved. Thanks. Most videos and many documentaries just focus on the physical actions and effects, completely overlooking the mental aspect for those involved. As someone who has known a few veterans but never been in the military, the insight you gave was an important breath of fresh air. By the way, I got the same impression of the Sierra Leonian liaison officer; what an amazing human being! The world needs more more people like him. Your calm, measured, positive attitude is also very nice. You’ve got a new subscriber here in the UK. Cheers.

[@samsamura2640]

*At 10-yrs old, I was on the side of the bad guys with no idea what is going on. I am blessed I live to see this*

[@dougdougeson8692]

Were you there?

[@samsamura2640]

@@dougdougeson8692 Bro I lived with them rebels for about 2 years or possibly more.

[@TomGodson95]

@@samsamura2640 Hope your doing okay now!

[@samsamura2640]

@@TomGodson95 Can't complain. I am thankful I am still alive.

[@Extra_050]

You were one of the child soldiers they were using?

[@richarddickson747]

I believe that most of the recon watchers were SBS who are the deeply quiet and ruthlessly determined troops.

[@cheekboy7247]

Wrong, there were a small 4 man sbs team on the other side of the river

[@Pardus_1970]

This was so Badass 1 Para were heavily involved , Big Phil Campion an Ex SAS Guy who appears a lot in our media tells how he was on the GPMG and once the firefight died down and the mission was over the first thing the guys did was get the fire going and make a cup of tea lol . And a big shout out should go to the RAF the chinook pilots were incredible

[@Thestorminator89]

The RAF do not fly Chinooks, they are flown by The army Air Corp. The RAF are a different part of the armed forces.

[@Topgooner01]

@@Thestorminator89 Uh Uh....flown by the RAF! What do you mean the RAF don't fly Chinooks????....they've only been flying them since 1980, doh! I'm 99.9% certain that the AAC never flew Chinooks, they tend to fly attack choppers like the Wildcat and the Apache!! But this mission was defnitely Chinooks flown by the RAF!!!

[@Pardus_1970]

@@Thestorminator89 wrong they were flown by Number 7 Squadron RAF a unit trained in special forces insertions & based at RAF Odiham

[@AlexTiffinYT]

The Chinooks for most SFSG operations are flown by RAF No.7 Squadron who are trained specifically for Special Operations flying. There's currently no AAC unit that does the same. AAC only fly gazelle, Apache and lynx plus any sea kings left in Service.

[@Thestorminator89]

@@Pardus_1970 OK. my bad, I'm clearly mistaken. I have learned something today.

[@theveryfirst]

Full respect to all forces for good. Thank you 🇺🇸 and British forces.

[@sickymicky36]

A lot seem to be missing in this video, for example the role of the Parachute Regiment.

[@chrisf4049]

GREAT VID Respect for all UK Armed Forces ,SAS They are in a class of their own ! Thanks Mr US Marine for showing this,. Great shout out to you guys in the US Armed Forces for just doing your Brave job. Cheers Chris

[@brogs60]

Another well-executed rescue op by the ""Hereford Hooligans" and if they hunted the remaining west Side boys down and killed them, I don't have a problem with that. Well done lads.

[@markstevenson432]

Exactly. I really admire the SAS & how they spawned most SOFs worldwide - and UK armed forces in general too, all great skilled guys and awesome to work + train with. 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 Operation Barras is very significant as the rules of engagement were, well somewhat loose by today’s standards. The W.S.Bs, were fleeing and were pursed by the SAS and Paras, but still kept firing at them - so caught a bullet. Why people would even criticise the British Forces for eliminating the WSBs idk, especially as over 300+ W.S.Bs surrendered in the 14 days after this op, leading to a swift end to any possibility of civil war there. There’s a good book that covers this called “Chasing the Devil” - Tim Butcher. Or for a brief article about this chase that ensued and allegations of “Chinooks covered in blood” HERE:- www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1307151/SAS-vengeance-West-Side-Boys.html

[@matthewrandolph1255]

Best people if the shit hits the fan

[@markstevenson432]

retractedwan not sure if this was in response to my comment / reply - as I really didn’t mention “Killing”. Nor did I say it’s fun - and I agree, people glorify violence in today’s society. It’s almost like people have become separated from what War, Killing, Death, and Destruction is truly like. I also liken it to the fact that the Greatest Generation knew what total war was like - and today’s society just doesn’t.

[@flickfi]

I remember reading that the West Side Boys bodies were distributed over a wide area by helicopter. If true, Nice One!

[@markstevenson432]

@@flickfi ## I believe I have read about the reports of this, and that’s NOT really what happened:- • It came from 2 witnesses on the ground - one of whom / the main one, was an “ex”-West Side Boys member...who temporarily fell out of favor with the leader. • As a local nearby, some who were known to sympathize with the West Side Boys. • What they actually saw, were the dead bodies of the West Side Boys killed in action, (while killing British soldiers) - being loaded on to Chinook / Mi-24 Hind Helicopters, to be taken to a morgue and buried/cremated & handed over to families. Yes they said one of the bodies dropped out by mistake...that happens if it wasn’t secured! - This isn’t a standard practice, but can be implemented if necessary. - Others KIA were buried respectfully as well. It was kept “HUSH HUSH” as Tony Blair PM didn’t want to mention this - it didn’t fit well with his new ‘ethical’ foreign policy. I don’t know why you are sympathizing to these people? Don’t you know what they did? They were less respectful to “POWs” than 70% of the bloody Nazis did. • Should they have left the West Side Boys bodies lying on the ground to rot? Or take their bodies back to the (Sierra Leone Police then to the) morgue, a horrific task - so they can be returned to their families and buried / cremated properly. That’s obviously bloody work. - I know what’s more respectful! NOTE: - ALL of the West Side Boys killed, were done so *in action*, none executed, while yes some minors/women were shot...as it was VERY common/normal for them to also fight alongside everyone else in Sierra Leone then. - They were shooting at the British soldiers, after taking some of their buddies hostage and torturing (even sexually assaulted/raped one of) them. Plus the Sierra Leone Army guide & translator, yes they tortured him to the extreme, extreme - way more than the others. Honestly - listen to an interview with this guy, it’s heart breaking. - Finally the rules of engagement were the most free of any operation in the past 20 years. I do NOT condone committing war crimes of kind. This was NOT a war crime. Because IF we act as bad, or worse than the enemy (in general/bar a few bad apples), WE ARE NO BETTER THAN THEM. Are you defending the West Side Boys? Or are against killing the West Side Boys, while they are shooting at the upstanding SOF soldiers, trying to free hostages (whom were tortured) by their captors? Who put decapitated heads on spikes, took hostages and tortured them, killed British Servicemen, also partially causing the civil war in their county, intimidating civilians, using child soldiers, all while drinking and on drugs? >> I’d be HONESTLY interested to know what you think about this? 😃

[@leegallagher1654]

Im from the U.K. thank's bro you have a great channel going on here. Probably the best milatry channel i have watched. 💪💪💪💪💪💪☝️

[@simombreeds9501]

God Bless our armed forces 🙏🙏🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@beaucaspar3990]

100%

[@michaelanderson7715]

religious bs

[@simombreeds9501]

@@michaelanderson7715 ???

[@michaelanderson7715]

@@simombreeds9501 What's the confusion ?

[@simombreeds9501]

@@michaelanderson7715 religious bs .what does that mean??

[@closethedoornow7538]

Your a really nice person, your reactions and expressions tell me this mate, respect and love for u bro.

[@GrahamMilkdrop]

Nice to see your reaction when it showed that Musa was alive and well. It is understandable to see an involuntary smile from a soldier when the cool tactical and operational details are revealed, such as the recce guys being right there for days, but seeing one at the reveal of a survivor is testament to your humanity. Nice!

[@smcelv]

Knew you'd enjoy the documentary. . These operations show just how much the troops are interconnected. Here we saw a few foot soldiers thousands of miles from home, in trouble. The British army send the best of the best to help them.On a personal note,I served with the British army in Northern Ireland. On foot patrol one night our brick got into some serious trouble. We radioed for support and within minutes Royal Marines Commandos raced to our aid. What a feeling that was! That's camaraderie at its best. I know you guys are in every way the same. You hurt or kill a US Marine the US Marines are coming to get ya!! Pleasure watching your posts. Oorah.

[@solidus6648]

one of the sas soldiers on that mission has spoken about it his name is Colin maclachlan there's a few videos on here of him being interviewed

[@Steelninja77]

One SAS guy from this mission called big Phil did a piece for sky news where he went and spent time with peshmerga fighting Islamic state. You still wouldn't fuck with him.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

I had the privilege of being involved with some SAS training at RAF Hereford, now Credenhill, back in ‘96. Basically being enemy for various scenarios from VIP close protection to hostage train rescue. Some different level stuff that’s for sure.

[@MrVillamike]

You should do a video on "mad Jack Churchill" who went in to battle with a broadsword in world war two and a believed that any officer that went into battle without his sword was "improperly dressed" .

[@gregghoulden4453]

Indeed

[@andrewmossop6241]

Thanks for your recognition. This operation inspired may well have the formation of the SFSG (Special Forces Support Group) Respect to all those involved. Especially Brad Tinnion.

[@sonsofthesilentage994]

Been watching your channel a while, ex Aldershot orphan with 5Ab here ... You're a dude... solid gold.

[@CombatArmsChannel]

Cheers brother 🤙

[@alfredbatchelor1954]

As a TA soldier back in the 70’s an 80’s where I server, several of the lads in my time mainly from Hemel Hempstead joined the SAS an had very successful careers.

[@pauloverfield9732]

Thank you for the time you spend and really appreciate and enjoy your commentary. Uk viewer. Thanks and best wishes to all usa forces

[@Drew-lg6zj]

Kudos to you sir for being so respectful.

[@dsr874]

Another operation during the Sierra Leone conflict that is worth a look at, is described in an awesome book called 'Operation Mayhem'. It's about a long drawn out battle between 'X Platoon' a group of 26 British Pathfinder troops (plus a Marine officer and some local troops and civilians) against upto 2000 rebel forces. The book is written with a first hand account from a guy who was there. Hopefully there is a recorded account somewhere you can watch but I'd def recommend the book anyway. Much respect from a Rifleman here in the UK 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸

[@connor.2.1]

There’s a film about it

[@dominichennessy4620]

Thanks for the awesome review my father went out in support of this mission

[@James-qn3wi]

12:00 That is a bad apple of a Major if I ever saw one. NEVER! EVER! GIVE UP YOUR WEAPONS!

[@WJS774]

They were already thoroughly fucked by that point, outnumbered and surrounded. They would probably have just shot them all if they hadn't surrendered. He shouldn't have taken them there in the first place.

[@James-qn3wi]

WJS If you have ever been into war, you would rather die then suffer.

[@sergentcolon1]

Another piss poor decision by an arrogant Rupert, that others have to pay the consequences for.

[@rafthunder4322]

my dad was in this assault and he survived great vid mate

[@chrisward7582]

Missed out 150paras, sas/sbs cooperation and the South African Mil helicopter that stayed to protect Freetown for years on just free fuel and ammo. Many more heroes

[@SuperOrbit2000]

Yeah the Magbeni part of the operation should never be forgotten.

[@jamesmain3392]

Canyou help my phope for me thanks

[@cockbeard]

But it was about Barras not Palliser, not that Palliser wasn't hard work

[@jamesgilbert6443]

My dad was there I couldn't be more proud of the work he did

[@a8mmd576]

There's a brilliant book that covers this op called 'Operation Certain Death'...highly recommended 🇬🇧

[@haroldvonschwartzenstien3581]

A8 MMD I concur

[@JamesHartnell]

@@haroldvonschwartzenstien3581 Agreed - excellent book and explains the full use of support troops etc...

[@hype_47]

There's a film called zero hour too, was wondering why it seemed so familiar.. When they said royal Irish I knew for sure I'd seen another version.

[@ArchibaldwainwrightJr]

The SAS operation at, lloughgal against the IRA would be worth looking at.

[@dbdb9334]

Agreed. And Gibraltar.

[@davefloyd9443]

Helped muchly by the fact they had a grass inside the IRA army council. IRA set up a massive operation to destroy an armoured police station with a big bomb in a digger bucket. Trouble was the SAS were waiting for them. Oops!

[@CarltonWynnJones]

@ROBERT DEAN Freddie Scappaticci aka Steaknife is just one of several IRA informants and a factor in the creation of the INLA.

[@myparceltape1169]

@@davefloyd9443 Sounds not unlike an operation of a previous generation, "He jumped down from the cab of the lorry and the machine gun cut him in half".

[@rimmerd9908]

Great videos...! I recently reacquainted myself with a teenage friend of mine who I grew up with in the south of London in the Uk. We went to army cadets together and he joined the British Royal Marines when he was 17 years and is now 53. He has a channel called Matt Jonas Jones and i'm sure he has some stories to tell you about the British Marines if you need a reference at any point.

[@trident1314]

The diversion raid by 1para and the pathfinders, was also the final nail in the coffin for the sa80 a1

[@cgh1060]

Amen to that, at least the A2 works without the stoppage headaches.

[@alganhar1]

@@cgh1060 Or the magazine dropping out.....

[@jenell73]

One of my favorite operations ever

[@TychoCelchu]

There’s quite a good book about it called Operation Certain Death. It goes into a lot more detail than the documentary

[@jmcci2069]

Goog Vid, Well Done MARINE, SEMPER FI. 👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@anonymous2513456]

There are so many other amazing stories from the British operations in Seria Leon, the parachute rgt and especially the pathfinders had some pretty decent fights with the WSB and successfully stopped them from taking Freetown, the capital which would have lead to them having control of the entire country.

[@wfchornet2]

Great viewpoint of a superbly executed op by the worlds best elite force The US navy seals are insanely good as are Delta force but nothing beats the SAS

[@madzangels]

Trying to rank order highly trained SF in this way is just childish, any of those forces on their day can beat the other. Real life just doesn't work the way you think it does kid.

[@garethburningham9467]

Zero mention of the Paras part in this op. They had a lot boots on the ground during the asault and took casualties...

[@andrewlatter1383]

"Who Dares Wins" proud to be British. Thank you for respecting and honouring our boys.

[@markdavies9319]

Yeah that was great. Try battle of mirbat 👍

[@bklufc]

thanks for your commentary pal. enjoyed watching you smile! you were living it in your head! haha greetings from the UK.

[@jodu626]

One of the best ops imo. There’s a great story that when the SAS where doing recon they managed to slip the Irish lads a note saying “you’re doing Stirling work” referring to Stirling lines which is where SAS are based in Hereford.whether it’s true or not I dunno but great little story.

[@markdavies9319]

They were based there but now moved. I think still in hereford

[@jodu626]

Mark Davies could well be right. Obviously was still sterling lines at the time. I’ve read the book operation certain death which is op barras but it was what the troops were calling it as the idea of 2 chinooks flying in seemed a bad idea. Tbh it still does seem a bad idea but there you go. It worked so who cares

[@GB-Outdoors]

David Sterling was the founder of the SAS

[@jodu626]

ba1867 indeed yes

[@trident1314]

@@GB-Outdoors it's Stirling not sterling, there's a monument of him not to far from the place called Stirling which overlooks his ancestral lands, he was Scottish nobility

[@robertdavis3809]

The SBSand The Paras did a job too . Very proud of them all .

[@dirkdiggler0372]

No mention of the Para's in this documentary? I would highly recommend the book titled Operation Barras! 👍🏻

[@YelpBullhorn]

Dirk Diggler .... The book that I read about this mission was called Operation Certain Death by Damien Lewis. Cracking read.

[@dirkdiggler0372]

@@YelpBullhorn I read that one aswell just couldn't recall the name! But yes it was a great book👍🏻

[@mikelovelady2280]

My father was in the army always very proud of all our armed forces, I like this guy has respect for our boys which is great like the fact he starts to smile when the sas started firing out of the Bush, great channel bud

[@25dimensionsfrancis42]

An American with P.G. Tips tea in the background ...rare if it is your tea.

[@connorkitchen7156]

He gets +5 points for having tea but then -5 for it not being Yorkshire tea

[@caitgems1]

@@connorkitchen7156 agreed, nothing beats Yorkshire tea.

[@danghj864]

caitgems1 PG tips the best, y’all trippin

[@connorkitchen7156]

@@danghj864 Your language suggests you're American and are therefore your statement is invalid. Y'all trippin bruh

[@caitgems1]

@@danghj864 try it and see. It really is the best

[@jarheadshooter6452]

Well planned, brilliantly executed,superb end of mission!

[@Notinservice420]

Also kudos on the PG tips. Best tea in the world.

[@paranoidandroid4956]

What an inspiration Musa is. Such an incredible man!