This is very correct. I noticed it, they are confident and eloquent. Everything fell off

Remember there was then "Standard Education" of the colonialists and the manners that follow suit.

You are so correct

That’s so true. You can’t take those qualities from them. They were men with iron fists in velvet gloves.

REST IN POWER ❤❤❤

Correction 😂. Nzeogwu was a Major and not a Lieutenant.

And a street level 'pharmaceutical' peddler to boot.

​@@ekusondebango3568elaborate

Sorry we should learn the lessons from the mistakes of our forefathers and NOT repeat them.

Tinubu and Buhari have resurrected that animosity whether you agree or not. It is not the people, rather politicians playing around fragile topics.

You would think that the North, Southwest and assistance from the South South would have ended the war against small Biafra a lot sooner.

@@Houdihoo War doesn't end like that. Ibos were determined to leave Nigeria by carrying SS with them. Otherwise, it would remain landlocked. If size matters, Ukraine should have capitulated within 3 months of Russia invasion.

@ronaldessel9095 Well said 💕.

Next time, fight for your Fulani masters. Brainless

Where is the unity today? What has the unity done for Nigeria and Nigerians? What has the unity done for you as an individual in Nigeria? This were innocent soldiers who were deceived by Britain to ignorantly fought for Fulani domination thinking they were fighting for one Nigeria unity.

​@@user-hs9uc8eh1s Unity is for those who identify as Nigerians. The idea of Biafra, as clung to by many, may never materialize. It's important to note that I have lost relatives from both my parents' sides, who are from the western and eastern regions of the country during the civil war. The Igbo people are diverse and not a single entity; a separation now could lead to further divisions into smaller groups. It's crucial to consider this perspective. I share Igbo heritage, so this is not a baseless argument. Your hatred for other Nigerians outside of your tribal enslavement is not the solution to Nigeria's problems. 99% of the world today has numerous ethnic groups forming their countries. Most of the successful Igbos achieved success in other parts of the nation. Stop fanning the flames of disunity as it will get you nowhere.

@@ibrahimsalami4014 First of all, I never said anything about Biafra. Why bringing Biafra into this! You nailed the point that unity of Nigeria is for those who identifies themselves as Nigerians. This is the perfect reason why you and those who identifies as Nigerians should keep their Nigeria and enjoy it. And, let those who does not identify themselves as Nigerians that wants to leave leave for peace to reign. Why would anyone in their right mind would want to live with someone that does not want to live with them. Coexistence is not by force anywhere in the world but only in Nigeria or Africa. You can not coexist with those that does not want to coexist with you. Sorry for your lost in the war. I am praying very hard for you and your one Nigerianist. May one Nigeria happen to you. Please, I want you to say amen. You better say amen.

Keep Nigeria those make him a hero because there is no one Nigeria

Col. Victor Banjo?

@@olatundeoyebola3818nooo

Pls who.is uncle victor

@@olatundeoyebola3818 I read his account of the war as well.

Confidence and soundness of mind for the demise of millions of civilians,that confidence kee u there

He is and only Black Scorpion in our Military Class of Valour

What does 'Maja' mean?

​@@josephrobert194don't fight

Where is the unity today? What has the unity done for Nigeria and Nigerians? What has the unity done for you as an individual in Nigeria? This were innocent soldiers who were deceived by Britain to ignorantly fought for Fulani domination thinking they were fighting for one Nigeria unity.

The third mainland bridge was name after Babagida pls

He killed women and children

@@user-hs9uc8eh1s you've been crying under every comments, go and get a life and stop been bitter and a low life.

Babangida the maradona that finally killed the Nigerian economy 🤡🤡🤡​@@Olawuni40

Yes so true finally

All propaganda. No one was killed, middle belt failed without resistance, because the military government there said they don’t want to join fight against Nig. You think of pple we’re killed Nig media will not be promoting the news everyday?? Think again you have no single evidence of this and you lack idea of politics. Ojukwu was seeking to make friends with them and you think they will start killing! Go there and make your enquiries

Do you mean he lost all his political connections? That's a question young minds are yearning for. Did he lose all his political connections and wealth after his forceful retirement?

They (govt)were so afraid of him because he was very strong in battle & fearless, pushing forward and capturing places while Muritala was busy loosing his men to Biafran forces , Yakubu Gowan was also not happy with him because he challenged Gowon for getting married and throwing party while the war was ongoing. Therefore they denied him victory of capturing the eastern region by replacing him with Obasanjo at the 11A after it was clear that the black scorpion 🦂 had victory on sight. Such a strong man will be a pain in the neck and they later retired him compulsorily

Adekunle was a very braved ofisa, though murtalas troops were routed, but he still captured Onitsha in 24 hrs before the abagana ambush.

​@@segunfamaye5377JESUS Christ! See high level, dirty Politics within NIGERIAN system... Very early Nigerian System from way back..

​@@gaddafiabdullahi6028Onitsha was only captured after several days and attempts by the Nigerian 2nd division.an amphibious attack which had hitherto succeeded ultimately failed.even the Abagana debacle was an attempt to capture Onitsha. The bottom line is that onitsha was only captured after several failed attempt and loss of officers and men.

Thanks alot Chude, I appreciate the encouragement and I'm honored that you even watch my channel. I'm a big fan of your work too hopefully we'll cross paths one of these days

😂😂liberated? You guys are so naive and gullible, God doesn't bless murderers with no just cause, he died a miserable death go and read about him.

If you believe that ojukwu started that war then you can believe any rubbish but of cos you are Nigerian, you guys are used to believing lies.

You would have being overrun by biafran soldiers but it was cool to overrun then? Anyways they went into ore cos lagos was the capital other than that, they have no business with ore.

A book will do you a lot of good. “Why we struck” by ademoyega ademulegun would be a good start

Did Ojukwu declear war or Gowon?​@@gediontimileyin8814

Ojukwu decleared Biafra and Gowon decleared war.get the fact right

Story he is a murder

Glad you enjoyed it!

But you forgot to add he was the perpetrator of the infamous Asaba massacre

@@DanielAcosta-vr5ip He wasn't in charge of the Nigerian 2nd Division.

@@aova687 oh it was another Yoruba Muslim that did that for his caliph in Asaba but the man Benjamin a Christian that entered a Christian community to brag how they shoot everyone they see on their way(women, children and elder) and said they also shoot non living things as well that’s how murderous he was.

Sadly, you are learning the wrong "history". You are learning that a cowardly, deranged thug who distinguished himself by killing unarmed civilians was a dreaded hero. But you are not learning that for the first time in the history of war, USSR, UK, Arab League etc. were united in fighting a small emerging African state which was blockaded by air, land and sea and pulverized with Mig 17s provided by USSR and flown by Egyptian pilots to destroy cities with no air defences. They haven't told you that for that for the first time in the history of war, Red Cross planes were wilfully shot down and crew members killed with no consequences. Now go to Sao Tome and see for yourself a museum of black wickedness- mountain of relief supplies-milk, food, medicine etc. prevented from reaching Igbo civilians while over 3million women and children were starved to death.

Did he lived a life heroic soldier in his country or amongst his tribe? He did died in a pitiful situation without friends, military colleagues in his Lagos almost as unknown soldier. He sold his father's house to Igbo man. All junior officers under him like Gen. Alabi, Obasanjo, Buhari etc propelled to the highest heights in military, politics and business. " The Evil that men do lives after them"

​@@nebsDigos9732he was not corrupt

​@@nebsDigos9732Stop saying rubbish you knew nothing about He died as a fulfilled rich man in his Surulere residence Almost all his kids are in the UK doing well for themselves before he died And people still respect him until his last day He was one of the reasons why my dad joined the military and he tells us the admiration and respect the Nigerian government and the Nigerian military had for him A police dpo once detained a wrong suspect for almost 2 years at Alagbon who was just a bus driver but fraimed as an armed rubber But it took just one phone call from General Adekunle when the Man's family cried to his house in Aguda Surulere and the man was released immediately That's a story we never forget in our family till date because that young bus driver was my first mathematics teacher So don't speak ill of the dead especially if you don't really know them

😂😂😂 that’s not what happened sha. Read Isama-Alabi’s account of the war.

@@solomonjames4539 His account is not the absolute truth

Did he lived a life heroic soldier in his country or amongst his tribe? He did died in a pitiful situation without friends, military colleagues in his Lagos almost as unknown soldier. He sold his father's house to Igbo man. All junior officers under him like Gen. Alabi, Obasanjo, Buhari etc propelled to the highest heights in military, politics and business. " The Evil that men do lives after them"

He had wing of a plane in his house then....I lived at odutayo near census Aguda then.

I had a nice to with him at kilo bustop once, he was an interesting man....

We are neighbors in the Surulere, Lagos axis. The late General took me out few times. 🎉❤😊

​@nebsDigos9732 So, because he did what had to be done under the circumstances, he is evil. Those on the other side did not do anything bad, right? There are accounts of the atrocities cimmitted by the invading Biafran forces in parts of Edo state, then Bendel, when they took those places. The tragedy of a single narrative indeed. You said younger officers led a flamboyant lifestyle, and he led a pitiable life. You see how we are our problem. Did it ever bother you to ask how those younger officers became wealthy and subsequently rose to power?

Wow they are scared of him

🙄🙄

Not so fast now. This incompetent charlatan sent many young Nigerian soldiers to their early grave. Here was a guy who started out with over 40,000 strong 3rd Division in 1967 and one year later that number was whittled down to less than 11,000( by September 1968). What on earth are you guys talking about here? This was the reason he was dismissed as GOC by Mr. Gowon. For example out of the 5500 strong brigade he sent into Owerri in 1968 less than 270 made it out alive. Adekunle was actually dismissed from the Nigerian army dishonorably for drug dealing. If this is the portrait of gallantry then count me out. He never received a dime as pension and he died in penury.

How has this got any thing to do with Igbo?

@@PsalmshymnandspiritualsongsI swear im not even igbo but how is that supposed to make one Naija?

@@PsalmshymnandspiritualsongsHe already mentioned the reasons. If you have problems with it then kpai yourself 🤷🏽‍♂️

​@@Obalufon oh really?? How has that helped the Nigerian economy today ? Over how many years and children are still shouting up nepa, we are still dragging government for good roads...we don't export anything... Omo pls focus on the important things war don pass... nobody gets time for all that one

He was neither! He's a nobody in igboland stop posting misinformation.

@@newton6936he was a good man. 😊

​@@newton6936He delt with you LoL 😁

​@@newton6936you don't know what he did to your people LoL 😁

@@crownjohnson8153 He wasn't feared and respected, whatever he did to us will be done to his people and it has started already and no he did nothing without the help of the Soviets and brits, go and read your war memoirs all he did was to kill defenceless civilians esp. In port Harcourt which is a war crime, are you trying to gloat over a war crime? Everyone knew military vs military your coward army will never defeat biafra army, ask yourself why murtala committed another genocide in asaba after biafra army killed over 1000 soliderd in abagana? Ask yourself why it took your military starvating a million people die to force biafra hands to come to negotiations, have it in mind biafra army never surrendered, they suspended the war on their terms go and read philips declaration in 1970.Ojukwu was arguably the most brilliant solider in Africa that era so chill you did nothing other than kill civilians, burn and bomb markets. How far his people and family? Do you want to know how he died?😂😂😂

What good has come out from the United of Nigeria?

Cry more. Nigeria remains one until we decide we dont want it anymore ​@@revolutionaryleader9615

What good has it come to?

Who is/was David Shuwa?

Lt Gen Ipoola Alani akinrinade was is senior in the military and is still alive ti today in Ife north local government of Osun state Yakooyo town

He was senior to Akinrinade please.​@@Olawuni40

@@chukwuemekaokolo7296 Don't mind him. And who the hell is "Alaba" Isama as well?

@@Olawuni40 I hope you know how the Northerners ended Akinrinade's military career under Shehu Shagari? He too fought for One Nigeria abi?

Thanks for watching Glenn Peterson. The whole point of my videos is to create more interest in Nigerian military history so that my viewers can do more research, acquaint themselves with history and come up with their own conclusions. However to answer your question, Brigadier Adekunle played a critical role in ending the Nigerian civil war (1967-1970) as commander of the 3rd marine commando. His exploits in that war is what brought him national notoriety and there is a lot of good literature that covers the Nigerian civil war in detail. I also have a few videos on my channel that touches on the civil war so feel free to go through the channel and enjoy your viewing

@@Taythestoryteller, I appreciate you responding to me so quickly & not taking offense to my critique. I'm having a little trouble finding any detail info on Gen. Adekunle outside wikipedia, are there any books or sources you can point me in the direction of on this matter?

I am aware that Adekunle's son published a biography on his father but the book has been out of circulation for years. As you may have noticed from the comments generated by this video, Adekunle was a polarizing figure considered a war hero by some and a villain by others. There is an abundance of literature about the Nigerian civil war especially from people who actively took part. Accounts of Adekunle will depend largely on the affiliation of the author at the time of the civil war.

He conducted acts of jihad against Asaba people before killing innocent women and children so the caliphate always promotes him and protects him like they do Fulani herdsmen

Hahaha

When Biafra want to take over people's land

LOL! You are an Idiôt! I was literally about to Comment the phrase "We fought for Oil, not one Nigeria", while opening the comment section, just to drop my own drop of Comment, before seeing this your Comment. "We fought for Oil..."He said so himself, many years later in an interview.

LOL! You are an Idiôt! I was literally about to Comment the phrase "We fought for Oil, not one Nigeria", while opening the comment section, just to drop my own drop of flavor and History to this material as a whole..., before seeing this your Comment. "We fought for Oil, Not Nigeria's Unity." He said so himself, in an interview many years later.

Biafra never ask to be part of you, you can't leave without Biafra

There must be a good reason why your brother was punished.

Thank you., though.....

There’s no good reason he’s a murderous criminal, he conducted Asaba massacre

Just a saddist 😢 , sycophants....Killed overzealously. The civil war was a nasty event in our country.

Na olodo ipob for full here like ur papa

For doing what it I may ask for calling him hero

He is Hero

He fought for Nigeria against some rebels​@@user-zy7zu8gh7v

How do I get the soft copy?

He did not write that book. Have someone read it and explain it to you. That book was written by the late Major Adewale Ademoyega and it details his role in the 15 January 1966 coup. He gave the signal to commence that coup and he was the person chosen to make the coup broadcast to the nation( not Major Chukwuma Nzeogwu).

@@ekusondebango3568 I thought they were the same person

@@jamesentonu984 Nope! Major Adewale Ademoyega is one out of the many Yoruba guys who participated in the "Ibo" coup. He was imprisoned by General Ironsi but ended in Biafra during the war. Adekunle was in Nigeria throughout the war. When the Organization of African Unity today's African Union) pretended to be holding peace talks Adekunle mocked the initials O.A.U. by announcing a bold operation against us code named Operation O.A.U. during which he boasted that he will capture Owerri, Aba, Umuahia. That turned out to be a disaster as we whittled down his entire 3rd Division from a strength of about 50,000 down to a mere 11, 000 or less in less than one years. That sealed his career as a division commander as Mr. Gowon was displeased with his performance. I mean, Adekunle sent too many young men to their early grave. I was active in Owerri at this time and I am sure that the people of Owerri are still finding skeletal remains there. We completely cut them off from their supplies and when they went to the Otamiri river to fetch some water our snipers sprung into action. When the bloody Egyptian towelhead pilots attempted an airdrop, we opened up on them with the few anti-aircraft guns in our possession. These pilots ,not wanting to die in an African war, would deliver their payload within territory held by us. That was how we sustained the war for a while. When Obasanjo took over from Adekunle, he said that troops in his 3rd Division regularly shot themselves in the hand or leg to avoid facing Biafran bullets. Read his book. We eventually also got to Obasanjo when we shot him at close range. A lucky man he is. I don't want to say more now. JUST LET IT GO GUYS.

@@jamesentonu984 The answer is quite obvious, isn't it?

No. A vile genocidist.

OBJ had better military carrier than Brigedier Benjamin Adekunle

OBJ is not the problem, the North probably arranged what happened

What achievements? Murdering Ibo civilians, getting trapped in a cauldron in Owerri and being relieved of all command position afterwards and sent back to Lagos and later dismissed with ignominy?

The man no get vision 😂 they used him and dumped him and the blood he was aster still dey follow his generation

My thoughts exactly ❤😂😂😂😂😂

He was a professional soldier who did his job to the best of his ability, just likeother soldiers. . He did not go the street and murder anybody for fun. What about the nbood spilt in 1966, did it follow their generation? What about the refusal of a section of the country to settle before the war? Did it follow their generation? Those in glass houses should refrain from throwing stones....

That man lied to you sir. I had an uncle who was a col. in the 3rd marine and his friend, Adekunle’s 2IC all praised Adekunle and they call him our “dear leader”. Adekunle did a lot of good and was a humane officer. Don’t forget that at some point, PTSD got hold of him and all. The man was a great soldier to the core. Go read “The Tragedy of Victory” by Alabi Isama. He remains the only authentic source from all the accounts I read, apart from my uncle.

My office and home was around his 3-4 story building with a balcony. He was a military genius who forced Yorubas to enlist in large numbers at the outset of the civil war.

Yea we past that house at bola shodipe street off adelabu street Surulere, the mam stayed of Nigerian army rule of corruption years of Obasanjo', Babangida and Abacha years and stayed to him self in his big house in Surulere very close to my house just 4minutes drive away in Surulere, we passed through there as kids with driver and sometimes my dad telling me and my sibblings of Benjamin Adekunle "the black scorpion" as kids in primary school ,till this day we reside in Surulere still say that's black scorpion house ,his kids and grandkids are all Surulere some travelled now sit with guys in Surulere share their fathers stories etc

Your father is a coward you cow

Like you believe in one Nigeria

Are you talking about MKO Abiola who fled to the US after supposedly winning a free and fair election conducted by Prof. Humphrey Nwosu? What a cowardly act that was.

And Nigeria you got , kept him poor and he died miserable while Ojukwu died a legend

@@kinguche9208lol shut up just agree ojukwu is a coward

im igbo.....but i will honour adekunle as one of the respected and honourable soldiers in nigeria's history

How

You mean after the caliphates used him to massacre innocent Igbos he warned his children to avoid those jihadist?

All you need to do is buy his Chief of staff book, THE TRAGEDY OF VICTORY Alabi Isama and educate yourself with facts.

Let's try to appreciate him ❤

😂😂😂

Damn right. Major Ted Hamman was vanquished during the siege on Owerri. I WAS THERE BY THE WHY. BAIFRAN 52 SECOND BRIGADE!!!

@@ekusondebango3568 please how can I reach you to get more information.

Thank you for your service Sir. Hooyah!​@@ekusondebango3568

CORRECTION: MEANT TO SAY "BY THE WAY'.

@@ekusondebango3568Wow! You fought in the war ?

Sinner because he fought a war as a commander ?

He died as a hero. He fought for what he believed.

The end is always messy.

​@@dareabrahamhe fought for the fulani terrorist as yoruba people have often done.

@@revolutionaryleader9615 He fought against rebels, terrorists and power mongers. He fought against the idiocy of a man that wasted the lives of his fellow tribesmen.

Well he conducted the infamous Asaba massacre and some of his interviews he’s bragging how he is killing Igbos everywhere he sees them and any village he is entered with his Yoruba soldiers he kill women and children so he was rewarded by the caliphate for his act of jihadism!

@@DanielAcosta-vr5ip then i remember c my village was wiped out of anyone who remained during that awful time even my grandpa who refused to flee was brutally assaulted left with broken bones and every one else butchered . For me i still love nigeria and all our peoples and pray that the black race will understand unity in time. I forgive this man already and want only peace amongst all Nigerians. Remain blessed