American Reacts to The Legendary Commando Raid at St. Nazaire| The Greatest Raid of All Time

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American Reacts to The Legendary Commando Raid at St. Nazaire| The Greatest Raid of All Time
In this video I react to the documentary on the commando raid of St. Nazairel. The title of the video is the greatest raid of all time, and after hearing the story, I have a feeling you'll agree. Another jam up job by Jeremy Clarkson on this documentary.
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@paulsymons7643 2 жыл бұрын

The old boy across the road from my parents home fought at St Nazaire. Seemed a right grumpy old bugger when I was a kid. But blimey when his story came out, that grumpy old bugger had nothing but my greatest respect. Just goes to show, dont ever judge that grumpy old bugger down the road. Your freedom might of cost him more than you'd ever be willing to sacrifice. R.I.P. Mr D Chapel. Thank you.

@rogblunt313 2 жыл бұрын

He had to be the grumpy old bugger because The youngsters around him were lost in modern stuff and themselves disappointed him in their lack of life’s spice. But from a very acute experience. Bless him for his life’s works x

@discordantmelody9316 Жыл бұрын

I knew and worked with one of those grumpy old buggers in my late teens. His grumpiness exacerbated by being Glaswegian. The kids on his estate would mock him as he walked by (often on his way to the British Legion). It was some time before he opened up enough to tell me some of his story. He joined the army in 1936/7 and as such was part of the BEF initially sent to France. That meant he came back via Dunkirk. His next major encounter with the Germans was at El Alamein. Coming back from there for retraining he next went back to France on D-Day. He was never going to be cured of being grumpy, but once you knew what he'd been through (and he rarely opened up about it) there was a kind of awe and the understanding that he'd truly earned the right to be himself.

@runningsuperska 3 жыл бұрын

"Seemed like a tall order" classic British understatement 👌

@whovianhistorybuff 3 жыл бұрын

I'd have thought with their attitude of a nigh impossible raid on st Nazaire being "a peice of cake" their reaction to having to go 350 miles on foot over German occupied France with little to no ammunition and supplies AND have to cross the pyrenees mountains, they'd have said really I thought you had a challenge for me.

@ljdmanxfella5793 2 жыл бұрын

*As a recently retired RMC, this video, along with your own (very poignant and respectful) interjections, literally had me in tears. Not in tears of sadness or sorrow, but in tears of admiration, respect, and palpable pride for these **_'Great British'_** men. All true **_heroes_** in every sense of that word. I've been signed up to KZfaq since its inception over 16 years ago, and I can honestly say this is one of my Top 5 channels of all time. Obviously not in this particular video, but I also have to say that you have THE most infectious laugh I've ever witnessed on KZfaq. Excellent work my friend.*

@andrewmoss3681 2 жыл бұрын

Perfectly put

@SailorRob1473 3 жыл бұрын

“Don’t hang about, it’s decidedly unhealthy” - classic British understatement!

@DidMyGrandfatherMakeThis 2 жыл бұрын

We do the laconic style nearly as well as the Spartans did, or at least we try.

@DEATHSxNEMASIS 2 жыл бұрын

There was a sad story I think of like...Korea or something like that, where a group british soldiers where pinned down by the enemy, and the officer on the radio was talking to an American operator trying to assess the situation, asking hows things and all that stuff, and the British officer replied along the lines of "were in a bit of a sticky wicket here" all casual like, which made the operator on the other end think it wasn't so bad....but then they found out later that the whole squad or unit of British men had been taken out by the enemy, all thanks to us naturally understating things

@WJS774 Жыл бұрын

@@DEATHSxNEMASIS I remember seeing training material for Americans on interacting with British troops, and how if they say something like "we're in a bit of a tricky spot" that means that they are about to die and need reinforcements _immediately._

@SebastianTombs 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen that documentary dozens of times, and it still chokes me up. Mad bastards to a man, and I am so glad they were there.

@andrewmoss3681 2 жыл бұрын

& damn glad they were on our side

@matwatson7947 2 жыл бұрын

The idea, impracticality and sheer "balsiness" is hilarious... So hilarious it actually worked

@truckerfromreno 3 жыл бұрын

That overwhelmed me. The unimaginably low possibility of it being a success and the bravery and humility of the men involved is truly breathtaking. Lest We Forget.

@DEATHSxNEMASIS 2 жыл бұрын

That's us....that's the British....we're the kind of people that when our Sargent comes up and tells us to do something we tell them bollocks to it and give them the V sign....a small group of men, doing the impossible, against an enemy that seemed invincible, which pretty much helped form and shape every single SF unit and regiment around the world! It makes me feel sad though at the thought that, when he said about the youth of today, even when the doc came out, would do the same. Cause I know, for a fact, they wouldn't....and it makes me feel even sadder that the chance those beautiful and amazing men gave us....has pretty much been for nothing...

@babalonkie 3 жыл бұрын

Don't apologise for pausing... people want your feedback and thoughts... i mean the longer the video the longer the entertainment... anyone who doesn't like the pauses can easily skip by pressing a arrow key :)

@welshpete12 3 жыл бұрын

oh no , we the reason we watch is your comments !

@bionicgeekgrrl 3 жыл бұрын

Or better yet watch the original video themselves.

@ironlion5836 3 жыл бұрын

so i loved his how to earn a VC video and i recommended this (doubt he watched it coz of me) but im 100% with you, he can pause as much as he wants. whats makes it special for me as a brit, is how much he is taking it in and what he is feeling about it. totally with you brother.

@iainbagnall4825 3 жыл бұрын

Yep I can watch the video elsewhere without commentary; I want to see your digressions.

@G1NZOU 3 жыл бұрын

That and the pause at 34:22 was hilarious. The realisation that we Brits are absolutely insane.

@barbaradyson6951 3 жыл бұрын

Clarkson is one super story teller. He keeps you on the edge of your chairs.

@tonybanton6787 3 жыл бұрын

Clarkson is on video saying that the piece he did to camera on the bridge of the ship describing how Campbelltown homed in on the dock-gate as "the best piece to camera I have ever done".

@NoudlePipW Жыл бұрын

That's so you can swiftly get away before getting decked in the nose 😄

@callumlucas4444 Жыл бұрын

@@NoudlePipW you’re safe unless you work for the bbc

@fellforit 3 жыл бұрын

Don't apologise for doing your job old chap, we're here for a view AND a conversation, not just coincidentally gawping at a video at the same time.

@441991k 3 жыл бұрын

Don't apologise for wanting to pause to review. You do you, that's why we watch. 👍

@cpmahon 3 жыл бұрын

We owe so much to the wartime generation. The bravery and modesty shown by so many is simply incredible. My respect to them all, especially those that paid the ultimate price. Thank you for playing this.

@barbaradyson6951 3 жыл бұрын

Justin C. We might owe so much to the wartime servicemen but todays people don't know who or what they did.

@annalieff-saxby568 3 жыл бұрын

Regarding the "wartime generation", it's really important not to forget the women. Apart from those who joined the forces, or the Land Army, or took on jobs that men had done before the war (my mum worked at Stewart & Lloyds Steelworks), but just keeping a family fed and safe under continual bombing was a Herculean task.

@basstrammel1322 2 жыл бұрын

@@barbaradyson6951 Let's not swoop everyone under that blanket. It's a big chunk of any history class, and most have seen some documentaries and movies, out of free will.

@gordonfrickers5592 Жыл бұрын

Wot? We are British, it's what we do, thanks anyway.

@bluesrocker91 3 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Clarkson's documentary on the Arctic Convoys is brilliant too... Definitely worth a watch.

@idristaylor5093 3 жыл бұрын

I thought Jeremy's PQ-17 video was his best one.

@allenwilliams1306 3 жыл бұрын

I had a great drinking buddy who was in destroyers in WW2. He was torpedoed and had to abandon ship three times. He was also on the Arctic convoys: the tales he used to tell were horrendous! He hated Mountbatten, btw, “a 'death or glory' twat”, in his words.

@farnyone 3 жыл бұрын

@@allenwilliams1306 he wasn't called uncle Albert was he? 😉

@Bob-Horse 3 жыл бұрын

@@allenwilliams1306 My uncle was on the Arctic convoys and thankfully, I managed to get him his Arctic convoy medal, mainly thanks to Russian pressure to get our government to agree to the medal, before he passed away a few years ago. R.I.P. Uncle Arthur. RN.

@Bob-Horse 3 жыл бұрын

@@farnyone show some respect.

@wildandbarefoot 3 жыл бұрын

I was fortunate enough to know the guys from the St Nazire Society. What a generation they were. I wish there'd been some Americans involved, because that would have made sure the story was told by Hollywood. Clarkson did well in the Documentary. RIP Micky Eric Tiger Bob Corran. You did yourselves proud and you did your fallen comrades Proud for the rest of your days. Bless em all.

@Kolor-kode 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you decided to cover this. Served with 40 and 42 Commando and this story is ingrained in our history.

@chrisholland7367 3 жыл бұрын

Sadly so is the ill fated raid on Dieppe (operation jubilee) .with a successfully executed plan like operation 'chariot ' came disasters. Operation jubilee was a raid designed to see how strong German costal defences were, a dry run for D day.The French costal town was Dieppe. It would involve a large contingent of Canadian infantry, Royal Marines and British Army Commandos put ashore by the Royal Navy in landing craft. From the out set it was a disaster. The strength of German defences were strong many Canadian units were pinned down and taking heavy casualties. The tanks that were used couldn't get off the beaches due to the heavy shingle. A second wave of troops due to go in to support the men on beaches was stopped after it became obvious that a disaster was unfolding. Many allied troops became prisoners of war and many others died. It's worth noting the raid was in part involved and organised by a Royal Naval intelligence team one of whom was Ian Fleming and backed by Lord Mountbatten head of combined operations.

@scanbhoy67 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisholland7367 Operation Jubilee was ,from the start, supposed to be with air and navy support. (naval guns to engage the defence batteries embedded in the cliffs). Both types of support were cancelled just before Jubillee commenced. The Canadian boys were sitting ducks. ( All this approved by that chunt Mountbatten)

@paulclarke8184 3 жыл бұрын

Lost for words. As a UK citizen I am proud that our men were brave enough to do things like this to shorten WWII, and deeply saddened that they had to do so, and with so little hope for their own safety. Your pauses and reflections as a React Video were very kind, while we watchers processed what we had seen. Rest in peace warriors with greater bravery me x

@kumasenlac5504 2 жыл бұрын

Captain Ryder was one of three brothers. During the fall of France one was murdered along with all but two of his men after surrendering when they ran out of ammunition. His other brother died in Japanese captivity shortly after the fall of Singapore.

@deeeeeeeench1209 3 жыл бұрын

Clarkson had no script or lines he just did all this from the heart and did his own research truly his greatest work, he even said it in the extras the bit on the boat coming into the harbour "that was my greatest piece to camera ever".

@wessexdruid5290 3 жыл бұрын

I rather doubt that - Clarkson just writes and then learns his own lines. That's what he does for Grand Tour and did for Top Gear.

@deeeeeeeench1209 3 жыл бұрын

@@wessexdruid5290 good for you, you can't doubt it when it was all included in the behind the making of the greatest raid go watch it Mr half a glass empty bye.

@wessexdruid5290 3 жыл бұрын

@@deeeeeeeench1209 See the link I already posted, for EB, on exactly that programme. Clarkson deliberately doesn't appear it, but he is VERY professional at what he does. Things don't just happen by chance around him. I have personally watched him (filming GT) say apparently off the cuff things - then repeat them, exactly, for the next take and the next... He takes time to learn his lines (that he has written).

@deeeeeeeench1209 3 жыл бұрын

@@wessexdruid5290 He actually is on the program hence the quote I posted was said on the program do I need to include a time stamp to get through this delusion you're having?

@wessexdruid5290 3 жыл бұрын

@@deeeeeeeench1209 So you've worked with him, too? Why haven't we met?

@robertsnare1411 3 жыл бұрын

“Spoil his prospects”, a wonderfully understated British phrase for kicking the enemy in the nuts!

@goldenlabradorskye 3 жыл бұрын

My grandfather was in this raid. no.1 Commando. .................

@TheEclecticBeard 3 жыл бұрын

That's pretty awesome. Massive respect to him.

@jay71512 3 жыл бұрын

Did he make it back? Either way I'm sure you're very proud!

@goldenlabradorskye 3 жыл бұрын

Yes he made back. He passed in 1989. I have his beret, photos, medals etc.

@jay71512 3 жыл бұрын

@@goldenlabradorskye glad he made it and it's great you've still got his belongings! My respects to your grandad pal 👍👍👏👏

@woods457 3 жыл бұрын

Who was No.2 ??? Lol

@unbearifiedbear1885 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Grandad - Thank you Papa xxx ❤❤❤ 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇨🇦🇭🇲🇳🇿 ❤❤❤

@coot1925 2 жыл бұрын

My dad was in the Black Watch regiment during WW2. He said that the general consensus among the allies was that the Brits were slightly unhinged. ✌️♥️🇬🇧

@ianmuir6784 Жыл бұрын

That’s what made them so good

@Iluvantir 11 ай бұрын

"But it's impossible!" "Hold my tea, my good chap..."

@michaelnolan6951 3 жыл бұрын

The St Nazaire raid has long been my favourite piece of real world derring-do and Boys Own heroics. It reads like an old adventure story but all of the insane details are true!

@danjames5552 3 жыл бұрын

I remember the first film about this raid ,it was called THE GIFT HORSE , with Trevor Howard , the name of the ship was changed ,but it was based on this raid ,and sence then ,like you ,it held my imagination !

@eamonnclabby7067 3 жыл бұрын

I think another British film was the cast iron shore, again very understated...E

@didgerb72 3 жыл бұрын

@@danjames5552 Brilliant film. A young Dickie Attenborough. Not long after his first film with Noel "In Which We Serve". I love the Cruel Sea too. Then again loads of black n white war films I like. E.g Sink The Bismark

@No1sonuk 3 жыл бұрын

@@danjames5552 Full video of "Gift Horse": kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qdOdlMR-0te-ZWQ.html

@danjames5552 3 жыл бұрын

@@No1sonuk cheers !!!!! 👍

@Bob-Horse 3 жыл бұрын

My 90-year-old father remembers growing up as a child during WW2, hearing and feeling bombing raids on Bristol in the South West of England. They built a different, tougher breed of people in those days and I am truly thankful my dad is still with me.

@jimbeam3280 3 жыл бұрын

Some years ago, I was on speaking terms with a St Nazaire veteran, a man named Dockerill. He was known as the "singing plumber" as he was a chorister before the war. He served with the Royal Engineers (Commando) He was one of those who blew up the pump houses. He earned the Distuinguished Conduct medal in the process. (The DCM, second only to the VC). He was a quiet, unassuming man. Many of them were, absolute heroes, every one.

@PaulGButlerUK Жыл бұрын

Over the years, I have watched many videos/films about this raid. This is the best I have found. My father was there on ML103, and survived and was one of the few to return. he previously was on 2 of the Norwegian raids. He went on to continue to serve with No 3 Commando at Dieppe, D-Day and Arnhem. These people were very special, and I have only been able to uncover the details since his passing by getting his service records from the MoD. I think it is typical of that generation to not wish to talk about their service. I am not sure any of the current generation could go through this without being able to plaster it across the many social media platforms.

@samkershaw8474 3 жыл бұрын

Please don't apologise. We are here for your reaction and thoughts. We can see the full uninterrupted version anytime.

@johnirwing2571 3 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Clarkson has done a few good documentaries, if you can find the ones on Convoy PQ17 and on Isimbard Kingdom Brunnell they are both worth a watch.

@abarratt8869 3 жыл бұрын

His one on the VC itself was very good indeed. It had what was then a familial relevance, in that his father in law had earned it but none of the family knew of it until after his death. Extraordinary story.

@KeithWilliamMacHendry Жыл бұрын

These men are warrior poets. Dear Lord they were just magnificent, a generation of stalwarts who never looked for honour, just doing what they were trained for & not complaining. Wow! Just the best of the best. Absolutely wonderful, there are no words to describe the admiration I have for these most excellent warriors. They are just wonderful & they are loved. 💙♥🥰

@unbearifiedbear1885 3 жыл бұрын

_"We had volunteered, after all, for danger... and there did seem an off chance that it was impossible, and therefore it would succeed"_ A different breed Worth bearing in mind they were *barely in their 20's* ❤❤❤ 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇨🇦🇭🇲🇳🇿 ❤❤❤

@Mrjohnbigboy 3 жыл бұрын

How different from today’s pathetic young people.

@ReachForTheSky 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mrjohnbigboy Responsibility is key in creating brave and principled people. Unfortunately, the highest level of responsibility comes in war, which means bloodshed. I'm sure if the young people of today were faced with a similar responsibility they would stand up to it.

@DJeMo 3 жыл бұрын

When men were men

@wildandbarefoot 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mrjohnbigboy you'd be suprised. Cometh the hour Cometh the Man. Enough modern kids would step up. Let's hope they never have to.

@spanishpeaches2930 2 жыл бұрын

@@wildandbarefoot Not so sure they would, tbh...some would of course. Judging by the lunacy and obeyance of mask wearing by the young I feel ...some..would be correct

@riverraven7359 3 жыл бұрын

the sheer insanity of what British military will not only consider, but actually try to do, is probably what gives more pause to our enemies than our numbers or equipment. the fact it works a significant amount of the time is even scarier.

@valeriedavidson2785 3 жыл бұрын

I was a small child at the time and remember German bombers flying over our town. It was terrifying. I am so proud to be British.

@MillsyLM 3 жыл бұрын

EB once again thank you for another stellar reaction. The respect and admiration you show whether speaking or silent speaks volumes about you as a person. This video you reacted to shows just what a "special kind of crazy" these men were in the best sense of the phrase. Don't worry about the pausing it all adds to the experience. Much respect from a humble Englishman. 🇬🇧🇺🇲

@dethkultbadger 3 жыл бұрын

I think theres a marine who won the vc on the recommendation of a German destroyer captain, think he’s the only person to receive the vc on the recommendation of an enemy officer.

@alexcc8664 3 жыл бұрын

There's several instances. Especially in the naval Conflict of ww2

@grrfy 3 жыл бұрын

@@alexcc8664 One of the most famous the photos are crazy en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Glowworm_(H92)

@Lord_Ronin_The_Compassionate 3 жыл бұрын

@Badger the Bootneck you mention is also briefly referred to in the program, Sgt. Tom Durran.

@richarddickwithadroneboyce204 3 жыл бұрын

@@Lord_Ronin_The_Compassionate Sgt Tom Durrant was a Sapper before joining the commandos. One of the accommodation blocks at The Royal Engineers training Depot bears his name and VC citation ( all accommodation block bear the name of a recipient of the VC).

@Lord_Ronin_The_Compassionate 3 жыл бұрын

@@richarddickwithadroneboyce204 cheers mate, that’s something I wasn’t aware of, although increasing age (and other stuff, career with 42 Cdo) might have something to do with it!?. It’s quite amazing just how many seemingly plain individuals are able to pull off such astounding feats of heroics, despite the odds against them or their own thoughts that they’re just doing what their colleagues would do except he did it first! I’m probably waffling by now?* The recipients of the VC always seem to be surprised that the things they’ve done are anything special or worthy of the award, but after reading something of their exploits I’m more amazed that anyone might actually survive to tell the tale - so many VC’s seem to be awarded posthumously. Once again, thank you so much for the info and I’ll be looking him up in the next few days. *Oramorph has odd effects on brain activity, but useful given the circumstances:lol.

@EclecticInstinct 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your reaction.Your sincerity and respect were apparent throughout. You are a good man.

@robthornton6288 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. But there are half-wits like Bob Williamso that just don't get it.

@paulj7736 3 жыл бұрын

It should be noted that one of Inspiration Class Frigates reprises the name HMS Campeltown in honour of this raid.

@garyasplin440 3 жыл бұрын

you know this morning I was moaning about work , bills , kids and even about the sunny hot weather in my garden....looked at your show It made me very humble.. I thought wtf am a moaning for . just going to say to all the people around the word who gave there lives and those who survived but still suffering .. Thank you from the bottom of my heart you gave us all a better life...

@marvinc9994 3 жыл бұрын

"That's an optimistic attack plan.............................." As about as 'British' an understatement as you could hope for ;-) Brilliant, Mate - you've become one of us !!!

@bigal6352 3 жыл бұрын

At the moment that HMS Campbeltown's ruse was discovered and the German guns opened up on her, you can just imagine her skipper ordering to get that German rag off his ship, raise the White Ensign and calling on the engine room give him everything she had. Massive brass bollocks.

@AhsokaTanoTheWhite 3 жыл бұрын

You were correct when you said that not a better job of telling this story could have been done. There have been a few documentaries on this raid since, and they have all paled in comparison, Jeremy Clarkson's storytelling is incredible.

@SISU889 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more , the admiration and respect oozes through his vocal cords . More please Jeremy ...

@davidhill3542 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir your pauses and comments moved me to tears

@juneclarke85 2 жыл бұрын

My dad and his family survived the Blitz. ONE NIGHT alone in Coventry the Germans dropped about 500 tonnes of high explosives, including 50 parachute air-mines, of which 20 were incendiary petroleum mines, and 36,000 incendiary bombs. He was bombed out 3 times and the sound of the air raid sirens still scared him into his 80's. I can't imagine.

@jamesbuckingham.2935 Жыл бұрын

The town of Brunswick had 10,000 tons of bombs dropped on it over 2 nights. Hamburg had 45.000 people die in one raid and 750,000 made homeless. Incidentally the most bombed city in the UK outside of London was Hull where 152,000 of the the 300,000 population was made homeless.

@newton18311 Жыл бұрын

They had cracked the Enigma code by then. Churchill knew of the raid on Coventry before it happened, he could not act on the information for fear of giving away that the British had cracked the code. Allegedly he went to bed crying knowing he could do nothing about it.

@nickthomas4092 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for reviewing this, if a film script wa written of this story no one would believe it.

@jay71512 3 жыл бұрын

There is a film mate it's called attack on the iron Coast I believe. Not sure how accurately its portrayed tho!

@woods457 3 жыл бұрын

@@jay71512 I think there's a film called "The Gift Horse" which portrays this action.....

@jay71512 3 жыл бұрын

@@woods457 yes! I just googled it lol. its fictional apparently but it says the end portrays the battle of St nazaire. Gonna be a tough film to find but it sounds worth a watch from the few reviews I read. Thx buddy 👍

@Kyrelel 3 жыл бұрын

@@jay71512 "Attack on the Iron Coast" and "Gift Horse"/"Glory at Sea" both feature the raid, although neither is historically accurate. If you consider that one was released in 1952 and the other in 1967 it would be fair to assume that the true story was being kept secret (as all military actions are) and only "word of mouth" was used as a basis for the stories. The time-limit on mission has now passed and it could, for once, be accurately depicted ... but, again, ... who would believe it?

@michael_177 3 жыл бұрын

Loving the vibe we got going on this channel. Sharing culture, comedy, learning some history, etc, love it

@eamonnclabby7067 3 жыл бұрын

Seconded....E

@stephensmith4480 2 жыл бұрын

My Father, God Bless him, served in the British Merchant Navy during the war. Most of his time was spent in the North Atlantic Convoys, sailing to Murmansk and Archangel in Russia. We must never forget the ones who paid the ultimate price, so we can enjoy our lives today. Happy Christmas to all 🎄🎄

@lewistaylor1965 2 жыл бұрын

I saw this documentary many years ago and it inspired me to go to St.Nazaire...So I got the camping gear together and the wife and I drove from the UK to go and see this little harbour one summer...The submarine pens are still there in all their glory...They are so big I don't think the french really know what to do with them...We climbed to the top of them to view the harbour...We walked across the metal bridge which still has bullet holes in its frame from that day which are painted over in thick white and green paint but still visible...Very few sightseers there...seemed like it was just us...I read a book about it by candle light in our tent...and we went to see the military grave site to pay our respects...Clarkson has had some flack over the years but if it weren't for him and this documentary I may have never known about the bravery of those young lads and this mission so I thank him for that...and thank you for your reaction to it and the Clarkson VC documentary...Salute from the UK

@whovianhistorybuff 3 жыл бұрын

48:38 if they ever make a movie about this raid I think a good title would be "four minutes late"

@andybelcher1767 3 жыл бұрын

There is a film, it is called Gift Horse. Superb story about the ship and her captain.

@johngardiner6800 3 жыл бұрын

If it is ever made into a film, please god not by Hollywood who would change the story and insist on an American star.

@whovianhistorybuff 3 жыл бұрын

@@johngardiner6800 having watched dunkirk I'd say Christopher Nolan is my pick to direct.

@Tony_Regime 3 жыл бұрын

@@andybelcher1767 the US release of the film was called Glory at Sea

@andrewcoates8906 3 жыл бұрын

@@johngardiner6800 too late I’m afraid, they did make a film about the raid, staring Lloyd Bridges as the Canadian Marine commander for the raid. I think that the film’s title was either HMS CAMBELTOWN or The Raid on St Nazaire.

@Loki1815 3 жыл бұрын

"Decidedly unhealthy", "There you are three minutes late!" British under statement!

@ronaldburns7877 3 жыл бұрын

Don't you wear a watch,they said 4 minutes late

@Loki1815 3 жыл бұрын

@@ronaldburns7877 Oh no! Wd have a YT educator in the house!

@stephengarner8628 2 жыл бұрын

Electric Beard. You said it perfectly at the end of the video. There is nothing you could say because it would fall short. Sometimes words are not enough, and the person who understands that has my respect. Thanks for the video. I felt like you speechless. The greatest respect I can give is remember them. Honour them, thanks them and say thank you for the sacrifice to ensure our freedom. I salute you all.

@Jasruler 3 жыл бұрын

“Don’t hang about here, ‘tis decidedly unhealthy” is the most British way to say “GTFO OR YER GONNA DIE” imaginable. I love tough as nails brits

@ianvincent4911 3 жыл бұрын

I've visited the submarine pens at St Nazaire. They are still quite an impressive sight, even now. Regarding the Arctic Convoy, my wife's Grandad was in those, as well as the siege of Malta and then the Japanese Theatre.

@top_banananaplays 3 жыл бұрын

One of my P.E teachers was a Commando as an engineer diffusing I.E.Ds. Even though we were 16 he treated us as adults his lessons weren't just fitness and sports they involved leadership and gaining confidence in speaking in front of a group.

@NoudlePipW Жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome?! We did crap like the bleep test, the rope, assault courses, etc, and SO MANY LAPS. In my 6years in that school I probably went 8 times.

@pete48172 3 жыл бұрын

Only watched the preface so far - but I don’t get why people are complaining about you pausing the video. This is a *reaction* video - the whole point of it is to see your comments, if people don’t want that they should go watch the original instead. And while you’re reacting, I’d rather you paused the video so that you don’t miss anything important.

@Butterflylion1 3 жыл бұрын

Saved me writing the same things😀

@paxillusinvolutus5213 3 жыл бұрын

@@Butterflylion1 Well quite.

@wordsmith52 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is much better to pause and make spontaneous comments than try to speak over the video itself - as some reaction videos do - making stupid or irrelevant remarks or asking dumbass questions etc.

@lulusbackintown1478 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, no point watching a reaction if you dont want to hear the reaction. I have seen this documentary before but I was interested in the reaction of a non Brit. If someone wrote this as a screenplay you would think it far fetched. The extraordinary bravery of the troops together with the rest of the population who did their bit - firemen, munition workers, women drafted to work in factories and on farms etc. is and should be celebrated. How frightened people must have been but had to overcome it to carry on

@dallassukerkin6878 3 жыл бұрын

I was about to write precisely the same thing, Pete :nods:. I'm here to watch *with* EBR.

@Body2Bodhran 2 жыл бұрын

Hi EBR....I live in Falmouth and knew a chap who was on one of the ML boats at St Nazaire. Her stern was shattered and on fire and she barely made it to the a destroyer that was picking up the pieces left over at the end of the raid. His name was Frank Axford, and was one of the ML crew. He attended the annual St Nazaire raid memorial service in Falmouth for many years. He was burnt a bit because of the fire but survived. About five feet 4ins he was a wiry guy, even at the age of 90 when he died. Unbelievably he had to go to hospital for an operation at that age,,,which was his undoing. In a tragic irony the operating theatre guys dropped him on to the theatre floor and then compounded their error by setting him alight (on his ass (stern!)) with sterilising alcohol. What the Germans failed to do the NHS managed to! He died soon after. Some heroes get medals...some just " burn out"

@mpainter22 3 жыл бұрын

Never clicked on a reaction video so quickly

@SuperTyrannical1 3 жыл бұрын

“Those who have never been to the edge and looked over will never understand that it is better to live one day as a lion than a lifetime as a sheep. The ones that been to the edge know that hard times don't last forever, but hard men do.” "Every man an emperor."

@colinh1744 3 жыл бұрын

So well presented. Thank you! Your silence at times spoke volumes.

@Aubury 2 жыл бұрын

My next door neighbour, back along, was a commando, on this raid. Made it back to. A dear man, his G&Ts made my knees buckle.. Bless you Arthur..

@richarddickson747 3 жыл бұрын

One of the first tests for the volunteer recruits was when they were sent to their training camp in the Highlands of Scotland and they arrived by train at a deserted station. Some of the men would use their initiative and march the 15 miles to the camp but others would wait at the station for some Army transports. They had a long cold wait at the station but the following day a couple of soldiers would turn up and tell them that due to their lack of initiative they would be returned to their regiments as they were not suitable to join the Commandos.

@MrDuncanDonut 3 жыл бұрын

Sadly, I can't see the youth of today doing what these heroes did. Hearing stories like this makes me proud to be British and it also reminds me of just how much we owe that generation. The sacrifice and bravery displayed is astounding.

@andrewcharlton4053 3 жыл бұрын

If you had such an obvious right vs wrong situation you can bet your bottom dollar we'd jump at it. Its different with Iraq and Afghan, that's more morally questionable but I know my friends and I know they'd do it. The difference being none of us ever want that situation to come about.

@MoA-Reload... 3 жыл бұрын

Funny bit is the older generation of the time said exactly the same of the very same generation that did these things and sacrificed so much during WW2. When the chips are down humans are all capable of heroic acts regardless of which generation they are

@generaladvance5812 3 жыл бұрын

I doubt you could do what they did either, whats your point?

@theantilifeequation8150 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, there is no way this current generation could or would do this. They are far better trained for pointless twitter battles than hand to combat.

@MoA-Reload... 3 жыл бұрын

@@theantilifeequation8150 my Grandfather was in Dunkirk for the evacuation and deployed to Burma where he spent most of the war as a driver with the British Army. He was a mechanic and a Baker before the war with zero combat training or experience before the outbreak of war so don't quite get your point.

@rnp497 3 жыл бұрын

The plan did have one point going for it. Nobody would expect it! I'm amazed they managed to got so many men on the boats given the size of balls off everyone who went on this raid

@blackstrobe83 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible. Steely-eyed bringers of death and destruction. These chaps are hard as nails

@leehanson8658 3 жыл бұрын

The whole point of doing these videos is for your reaction, if that means pausing it frequently then so be it, there's a lot to take in while watching these stories so if you didn't pause you'd not remember half the things you wanted to say at the end anyway, another great reaction with seemingly genuine respect from you, again. Loving the new Liverpool flag by the way, YNWA.

@frankwilkinson6328 2 жыл бұрын

JC didn't need a script or pauses. Just got on with it, no need for dramatic pauses.

@Flypidge 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoying your reactions to these longer historical videos. The last one about the victory cross winners was awesome.

@matthewcullen1298 2 жыл бұрын

When I watch the news these days I can't help but think that many today aren't worthy of the gift these men provided us with. Freedom

@shanhussain6114 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most sincere reactions to a fantastic historic documentary. I also just watched your reaction on the VC recipients and that was amazing as well

@roverboy01 3 жыл бұрын

EB, thank you for doing this reaction video. Your respect for the men taking part is very humbling and I'm glad that you sometimes pause for a moment without speaking a word. It shows that you're processing what you've seen, you're clearly dumbfounded and in awe..... It's a good thing. Please keep making these videos, they're absolutely fascinating. Personally, I watched this documentary a long time ago, I watched it again a few weeks ago and despite that, I still watch with absolute fascination at the bravery shown by these men during this impossible raid.

@laughingachilles 3 жыл бұрын

If you want to see someone inspire initiative then you should look at the early days of the SAS. They were instructed to steal whatever they could to get going and they took all sorts of items from the New Zealand troops camped nearby; items which included a piano.

@stevegiles4549 3 жыл бұрын

The battle of mirbat is one of the SAS’ greatest battles in my opinion kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i7ZkmN12zZaclGg.html

@urizen7613 3 жыл бұрын

Given that 2 NZ Division were sometimes referred to as Freyberg and his 40,000 Thieves, I'm not sure if the SAS would have managed to keep it.

@wessexdruid5290 3 жыл бұрын

@@stevegiles4549 The modern Rourke's Drift. The Mirbat (25 pdr) gun is in the RA museum at Woolwich.

@thetruthwillout9094 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing in the regiments history has had the audacity as a raid like this. This raid was one of a kind and never be repeated.

@didgerb72 3 жыл бұрын

Paddy Mayne designed most of the selection. A true SAS Legend. In truth they were all pioneering Legends.

@MarkThor_11 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed Alan. A reaction doesn't require speech, sometimes silence is better

@onemanandhiszebra 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for responding/reacting to this. As noted in the documentary it really was a pivotal moment of WW2. I read about this as a teenager and it was a pivotal moment of my life, I immediately wanted to join the Royal Navy. I did and 22 years thereafter left relatively unscathed. For a little insight into these Commandos suffering seasickness on the way, seasickness is like having the worst hangover of your life whilst sitting on an endless rollercoaster. How them fellas coped with that and then did the job is mind boggling. A different breed indeed. Cheers mate.

@flotiggy 3 жыл бұрын

Once again, a pleasure watching this with you EB.

@shaunrye7740 3 жыл бұрын

WW2 has some of the greatest stories in history

@januzzell8631 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing - SO proud of them

@RygartARTB 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your pauses and your viewpoint on these things, it's great. Don't feel too dismayed to do pause and make a comment.

@paulwhite1062 3 жыл бұрын

God bless the armed forces of the UK. Past and present.👍

@hakonsivertsen800 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you did this one. You did great with the Victoria Cross-video. Just saw it this other day!

@steddie4514 2 жыл бұрын

Emotional, moving but mostly very very humbling.

@Mobbsey118 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite documentaries, indeed film or television programs, of all time. I think your summary at the end was perfect, and your self-surprise at not pausing the film so genuine. The story is one of the most incredible of all time, to the degree that out of context you’d only believe it as a work of fiction. But the documentary, and for me most importantly the passion with which Jeremy presents it, is a much more befitting mark of respect towards those incredible men, than any memorial could ever. I hope his film ensures their memory lives on forever, as a tiny mark of respect for what they did that day. And as always my friend, thank you for another great reaction. Funny or serious, I love watching your reactions to them all. Keep safe mate.

@TheAverlorn 3 жыл бұрын

We studied this when I was in the RAN, and yes this setting up is* fantastic, the ever growing gravitas and foreboding (verbally+audio+visually). Is so well gradually balanced and turned upwards it is hard to not say that his presentations do not do the events justice.

@BedsitBob 2 жыл бұрын

For all his fooling around, on programmes like Top Gear and the Grand Tour, when it comes to telling serious stories like this, nobody does it better than Jeremy Clarkson.

@robthornton6288 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on.

@dejanbrice8774 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you got round to this video! Such a very well made documentary, shame he never did any more as he is so good at them.

@gkidd1963 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched this about 4 times but I had to watch it again to see your reaction 👍respect

@mickt3390 3 жыл бұрын

I was in awe. 1st time I watched this. ....1of clarksons best TV work this great reaction EB 👏👏👏👏

@tonygriffin_ 3 жыл бұрын

I watched this last night coincidentally but am watching it now because it's your reaction I'm interested in seeing. As always, you're respectfulAF and clearly interested and impressed by the tale. So pause all you need to as that's why we're here, to hear what you think of something we've seen before (here in the UK anyway but I'm sure it's all interesting to those from elsewhere who aren't familiar with the tale).

@kinetic747 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for revisiting another of these epic stories and what a debt of gratitude we owe to this generation.

@ZATennisFan Жыл бұрын

You cannot help to be utterly in awe of what these incredibly brave men did. Most of them must have known deep down that they were likely not going to come back but they went anyway…

@sig861 3 жыл бұрын

Hay man don't say sorry for pausing all the time we come here to here what you have to say 👍 keep up the good work man 👍

@shandywarhol4444 3 жыл бұрын

🥇 pause away fella!! It's your channel!! Kx

@dalewyatt1321 3 жыл бұрын

I have this on DVD and have had for 10 years. Each time I watch it I have a greater appreciation for these men. Even now there is no stupid bravado or puffing out chests. So glad you you took the time to put this on and show your respect and feelings. Well done to you.

@1954real 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video never seen this and your contribution is cool. Thankyou for reviewing this.

@drax5872 3 жыл бұрын

True British heroes 💯

@webbsmotorhomeadventures1231 3 жыл бұрын

Get on paddy mayne omg what a hero unbelievable man

@eamonnclabby7067 3 жыл бұрын

Well put.....

@stevenweaver3386 Жыл бұрын

An uncle ran away from home at age 16 to join the Merchant Navy. He was sunk twice, once by U-Boat, once when his ship broke in two in a storm. He fortunately survived the war. The early years had a real threat of attack by German surface raiders, not just subs. Many seamen must have had nightmares at the thought of Bismark or Tirpitz loose to hunt their convoys.

@Cobalt-Jester 3 жыл бұрын

Back in 1993 when I was 14, I was sitting my history exam. This was kind of a huge exam as the government had just introduced these new exam polices or something. I had no idea on what half of the answers were. I never studied and I saw school as a place of fun and girls. But the last question on my exam paper was "please use the next 2 blank pages to write down a moment in history you feel strongly about", or words of that nature... By pure chance, the weekend before, my grandfather told me all about this raid. He wasn't a part of it but knew people who were. I wrote down as much as I could remember... I got a C+... On the bottom of my exam paper the teacher wrote "if only you were more interested in other history other than our war effort". Which I thought was way out of order.

@davidjack9217 3 жыл бұрын

There is a Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge in the North of Scotland which is where their training took place (near Ben Nevis). The Memorial is to all Commando soldier activities in the 2nd World War.

@eamonnclabby7067 3 жыл бұрын

In a truly awesome setting too...

@klashnekov86 3 жыл бұрын

Time to complete the set with PQ17: An Arctic Conway

@BradGryphonn 3 жыл бұрын

I watched this documentary some weeks ago and was impressed. Well worth covering.

@Gazmus 2 жыл бұрын

"9 million tons being sunk, holy crap thats a ton of stuff!" Made me chuckle :)

@zetectic7968 3 жыл бұрын

I believe the phrase "Unsung heroes" is appropriate to this story. Thanks to sharing this. The film "The Cockleshell Heroes" 1955, well worth a watch. Look at how the US built Liberty Ships, mass produced & prefabricated. The French still use those U-Boats pens. I think they tried to demolish them but couldn't. BTW is was called the Normandie dock as it was named after the liner that was built there in the 1920's that held the Blue Ribband for sometime for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic.

@jasonwebb7574 3 жыл бұрын

When I was a young Rifleman in 4 RGJ, the son of Cockleshell hero Bill Sparks was a captain in the battalion.