It's Paddy's Day this week. So, here's an Irish-related video.
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@Eliteerin3 жыл бұрын
"realising the Irish flag and being called peacekeepers wouldn't protect you from people who didn't like you" Jadotville intensifies
@mvl95917 жыл бұрын
In case of an emergency, they visit all the military museums and see what still runs. Got it!
@nealogorman18103 жыл бұрын
The UK did this in WW2
@dazzer2732 жыл бұрын
In case of an emergency we are well equipped internally as domestic threats are minor compared to the extreme internal threat the USA may have internally. As for external emergencies if Ireland was to encounter one well Russia wouldn’t allow the USA to have Ireland and the USA wouldn’t allow the UK to re-occupy what’s independent, while the UK wouldn’t allow Russia to have Ireland so yeah we are basically too much drama everyone will leave us be
@floogon_gameing698710 ай бұрын
@@dazzer273ah the greatest defense, being surrounded by nuclear powers.
@marcelogonzalez85477 жыл бұрын
Admiral William Brown was an Irish sailor and warrior that became one of my country's most important historical figures, as he played an important role in the independece of my country (Argentina). There were many other rank and file irishmen that fought and won for my country over its history and they have our deepest gratitude and our recognition as brave fighters.
@Alan-wn7lo2 күн бұрын
Found that out when i found out Che Guevara was also Irish surname Lynch, all the songs about the Spanish civil war and the Irish brigade, the red rose café think by the Dubliners tells tales of that vicious war, alot of Irish done latin fighting, must of been thinking about dose latina's, propaly why some of us actually tan in summer ❤
@lafeelabriel7 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and, as usual, very informative. Thank you again for your hard work Nick.
@jamesrobert24217 жыл бұрын
Lafeel Abriel
@MadGnu7 жыл бұрын
these vids are amazing right? loved the Tanks 101 and US TD lectures too
@lafeelabriel7 жыл бұрын
Love them. And don't forget Operation Think Tank.
@Wraithlord777 жыл бұрын
As an Irish man and ex member of the FCA (7th inf bat) I have to say that was a very informative and fun vid , just see'n the FAL brings it all back, THANK YOU :)
@SlimTheydy2 жыл бұрын
My dad was in the FCA, I sitll remmeber how in his Battalion he was 1st in rifles, 3rd in Machine Guns, a hell of a shot apparently.
@brendanraistrick59237 жыл бұрын
best way to celebrate St. Patrick's day is to binge watch Father Ted.
@TheChieftainsHatch7 жыл бұрын
That would be an ecumenical matter.
@brendanraistrick59237 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@demos1137 жыл бұрын
Careful now... happy St Paddy's Day from Co. Antrim. :-)
@lavrentivs98917 жыл бұрын
Drink!
@wargamingjelf96757 жыл бұрын
Brendan Raistrick yep.
@JohnoO_O_7 жыл бұрын
The Irish don't have any armored vehicles, they fortify themselves with Guinness before a fight, makes them bulletproof ...
@VonChokerWOT7 жыл бұрын
that was absolutely fascinating. I'd love you to do similar coverage of other smaller national armies. My own in Australia comes to mind. Hearing how these smaller nations dealt with their military vehicles is very interesting
@eyesofisabelofficial7 жыл бұрын
"Do you want to save people or shoot them !" LOL Brilliant !
@HanSolo__3 жыл бұрын
Mine asked: - What do you want to do, son? - What's the best you got? - Well, you are way too long for a pilot... Special operations/paratroopers? - Yes, please. - Hired!
@jonathans39717 жыл бұрын
Two and a half minutes in and i already know this is gonna be a great one
@FirstMetalHamster7 жыл бұрын
Aren't they all?
@jonathans39717 жыл бұрын
Yeah they are but a history, show and tell, interesting tangents and ol' chiefs flair. Its that little bit better :) Oh and the lenght, i like the long ones :D
@sovietonion40207 жыл бұрын
My dad once brought home a Sisu XA-180 series to have it modified for civilian use. It was re-purposed for a drainage company in Offaly XD
@KaptenN7 жыл бұрын
Huzzah for the Irish for buying so much Swedish stuff! :D
@imablock16 Жыл бұрын
the irish basically see a bunch of decommissioned vehicles cut them up weld them together and say "we got a tank" lol
@Alan-wn7lo2 күн бұрын
i was once friends with an old man, who served in the Irish army during the emergency, that board wasn't as tilted as you think, ive heard from different sources German subs would regularly use Irelands many coves and inlets when hidden or been hunted, the Irish army or ppl very rarely reported subs spotted, we ended up with alot of english men with binoculars walking our coast the Irish army lads knew who they were and would take the piss otta of these spotters, unless they had a radio handy witch weren't portable they must of had them dotted around the coast also, i also remember old-timers talking about seen small boats rowing out and back to German subs off the coast of my town in S.East of Ireland, could all be pints talking or stories but alot of ppl had the same tale.☘️💚
@ToastablePie7 жыл бұрын
That PT Belt Part, im dead.
@MrMe3457 жыл бұрын
One of the contributing factors for burying the Churchill up in the Glen was also it's proximity to the public areas of the Glen, and people were climbing on it, getting pictures etc. which was dangerous for obvious reasons :P
@modelwiz21385 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly researched, personably presented with lots of information for the enthusiast and your sense of irony - great video!!!
@apixel33837 жыл бұрын
I really like these videos, nice way to spotlight less known armored vehicles.
@MrGeorocks7 жыл бұрын
My manager was a sargent in the FCA back in the day. He fired mortars and loved it he said....right up to the day they had a misfire. He nearly shat himself getting the mortar bomb out of the tube and into the hole for it. He was sorry to give it up.
@glennwhittaker1972 жыл бұрын
Great post Chieftain, very interesting to see this variant & your Military history also, from a British ex TA & then 22 years Regular, "RESPECT".
@Gizmomadug7 жыл бұрын
I was in Dublin March last year, staying in the Conrad Hilton. I saw many of these vehicles parked outside the hotel waiting to go on the Easter rising commemoration parade.
@ValeraManasyan7 жыл бұрын
Very informative, as always! And I love the bonus!
@byrdman500103 жыл бұрын
Just found this video and found it informative and entertaining! First rate job as always Chieftain.
@Grundag7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doc! I'm one of those Modelers who find this stuff pretty fascinating. Keep it coming.
@davidbrown-px7cr7 жыл бұрын
Nick. Thanks for creating another interesting video again delivered in your usual entertaining style. I knew nothing about Irish armoured vehicles before watching this and now know far more. I look forward to your next video
@maidenaholic3 жыл бұрын
To be honest, the best tanks they had were the comet tanks.. just unfortunate about the lack of parts and AP shells and the faults with the HE fuses. A Captain by the name of Roger McCorley soon came up with a better idea for the tanks, McCorley had recently finished a course on the operation of the Swedish Bofors PV 1101 90mm Recoilless Rifle, a small number of which were in service with the Irish Military. The rifle could fire a High-Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) shells, capable of penetrating up to 380mm (15in) of armor, that's amazing armour piercing capability. The headless coachmen they called it, and it had the recoilless gun attached to it and it worked very well during it's trial runs, There were also plans to introduce another 90mm rifle, or use another Comet to mount an 81mm or 120mm mortar. Unfortunately, funds could not be provided to continue with any of these projects
@mmclaurin80357 жыл бұрын
You're the man Moran. Love your vids, keep it up!
@MrMe3457 жыл бұрын
Really great video :) Always love learning more about our Defence Forces' equipment :D
@Mugdorna7 жыл бұрын
Lovely video Manic. Enjoyed it very much. La Fheile Padraig shona Duit.
@michaelmulligan05 ай бұрын
Excellent characterisation of the Civil War
@paddy19527 жыл бұрын
Really interesting video. Great work. I knew and carried the FAL as the FNC1A1 in Canadian service. It'd still be my first choice in a bad neighbourhood.
@gryph013 жыл бұрын
I miss that rifle. I left the army just as the C7's were being brought in... I told my buddies that I would rather keep my battle rifle thank you.
@Thunderbolt7477 жыл бұрын
Chieftain, that was THE best story as to how you joined the army. 10/10
@rayengle92817 жыл бұрын
Love this history of the Irish :) thanks!
@agarestretiak89257 жыл бұрын
Fascinating stuff!
@davidjones69565 жыл бұрын
Fascinating. Thank you.
@thomaswilloughby99017 жыл бұрын
Greetings from a fellow Blackhorse trooper. Nicely done Nick.
@seanmacuaiteir4377 жыл бұрын
YESSSSS! thank you I've wanted a video like this for ages!
@themischeifguide5 жыл бұрын
I love how they recycle and rebuild this stuff.
@unibomber635 жыл бұрын
great to hear an Irishman and American vet providing a historical point of view on modern mechanical history. rather than the usual angelified propaganda, that permeates almost 75% of history documentaries and tubes. my brother was a tank commander in the marines , I was 11 hotel in the army :) , I am sure as a mic and a tank commander, you see the humor. my brother is now a lt col. in the air force. I was able to use you as an example , he could actually be a tank commander , despite being '6"5. keep up the great work. as for the steyr its fine in a tank however like the m4 , its a trade on long-range accuracy .. again well done.
@MrTangolizard7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the universal carrier
@Paincaster17 жыл бұрын
Been Irish i found this very interesting,Keep up the great work
@ulfpe7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for an interesting video
@helensitch35117 жыл бұрын
Love the end bit abot how you joined ha ha
@jameskachman36927 жыл бұрын
That's a beaut of an FAL my good sir. Now, between friends, if someone were to mail you a box of full sized magazines....
@Tarv17 жыл бұрын
problem is California
@slikrx7 жыл бұрын
Yup. If one were "that sort of person", one could drive to Las Vegas or into Arizona, and get what one wants, but that wouldn't be prudent.... Not that I would know anything about such a thing. The real bummer is that some regular capacity AK mags I have (legally) owned since 1999, are now illegal, and I had to send em out of state.
@jameskachman36927 жыл бұрын
I mean, granted, he is a serving Officer in the US Army, so probably wouldn't publicly advocate for or condone breaking the law... but who is to say. :)
@TheChieftainsHatch7 жыл бұрын
I would like to remain out of jail. That sort of thing tends to look badly upon the folks who do my security clearances, and I need the security clearance to be an officer for at least the next four years so I can get a pension...
@jameskachman36927 жыл бұрын
So if the box is post-dated to be four years from now we're good to go? :) Teasing aside, she is a beaut of a rifle. DSA?
@omnisciency7 жыл бұрын
Damn i'm a Dub myself and I'm big into tanks, and I didn't even know Collin's Barracks had a tank even though I've been there about 3-4 times! Any other Irish folk here going tankfest btw? :D Great vid btw Nick! Didn't even know you were in the Irish Army at one stage good stuff! :)
@vinniesdayoff39687 жыл бұрын
Wish I could 'like' this more than once!
@TheNorman11697 жыл бұрын
I never knew you were irish. very interesting, happy Paddys Day
@GraemePryce19787 жыл бұрын
Did the accent never give it away? lol
@rgriffinRETIRED_SHEEPDOG7 жыл бұрын
Excellent!!
@paulkirkland32636 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I've heard of the siege of Jadotville ( looked up the spelling ). Thank you for the education.
@adamskinner58687 жыл бұрын
yea another interesting and informative vid with a bit of personality (which is a good thing) thrown in. Thank's Nick, thanks WG
@MilitantOldLady7 жыл бұрын
I haven't cackled like that in a while :D
@hatac5 жыл бұрын
One officer I know made the mistake of putting his back pack under the nearest armoured truck to keep it in the shade. Someone got in the other side and drove off. Crunch. You would be amazed how many bits there are in a lap top. This was in the 1990's; the lap tops were expressive and bulky but fitted in an army backpack. I gather it was an armoured ambulance. I'm not sure that counts.
@iduswelton95672 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video lots of info about the Irish Army- I've away wanted to visit Irland Scotland and Welsh- I'm Scot Irish and Welch ( mom side )
@daviddevault8700 Жыл бұрын
I think the PT belt makes you invincible
@yank-tc8bz7 жыл бұрын
After finishing US military service in 1967 I attempted to join the Irish Army. The recruiting Sgt thought I was nuts. He offered to give me his job and he would take my place back in Boston.
@redloup6 жыл бұрын
did you join the Irish Army?
@goldiefish727 жыл бұрын
Yay, my photo at 16.15, 27.30 and 33.10! Thanks Nick. Keep up the good work.
@TheChieftainsHatch7 жыл бұрын
Hallo Goldie! Yeah, just grabbing what I could where I could....
@goldiefish727 жыл бұрын
TheChieftainWoT happy to assist.
@nigelh26966 ай бұрын
I saw one of the landsverk cars in Moscow camp , Belfast. On it's way to Bovington in the late 80s. I can't remember what it was exchanged for though.
@V4zz337 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it was great!
@Alendo7 жыл бұрын
Seems running out of ammo the Irish equivalent of the thing is old, I want a new one. In that case, my Iphone has run out of ammo.
@madsquidly2 жыл бұрын
No mention of the “High Nelly” 😂🇮🇪😂
@kpadmirer6 жыл бұрын
The Vickers helmet was mainly for show, as it was made of inferior metal and most of the surviving ones are dented.
@Sean_Coyne7 жыл бұрын
Sure and that was a grand video and just in time for St Paddy's. I'll raise a glass of Guinness to ya as I play Brian Boru's march on the uilleann pipes. Sláinte!
@deigon7087 жыл бұрын
Woot! MOAR CHEFTAIN! Good shit
@philiprush3745 Жыл бұрын
That Churchill sits outside Carrickfergus Castle now
@edfrancis7127 жыл бұрын
good little vid, if u get a chance when ur next back in sunny Ireland, pop down to Timmoney, they have a few of their experimentals on site as plans for the Timmoney light tank as well.
@GadgetPonyGal6 жыл бұрын
"Do you want to shoot people or save them?" "Shoot please." That had me giggling for a few minutes.
@KTo2886 жыл бұрын
I get visions of a Del Boy type sidling up to the Irish Army's head of procurement in the pub and going "I know a bloke who knows a bloke who can get you a couple of second hand tanks real cheap."
@jjab997 жыл бұрын
Ah, the good old Free Clothes Association. I was a three star private for a while too.
@beneteus38337 жыл бұрын
I did drive the Luchs its impressive what country you can cross with it. altho the stearing does take some getting use to.
@hatac5 жыл бұрын
I was in the Australian army reserves. Recruiting stands were basically just volunteers in uniform with a table in an open space at the mall. At one stage the unit was quite successful at getting female recruits but not males. That produced an imbalance and they were told to stop recruiting. A 60 - 70 % female regiment could not be deployed.
@AtomicFire19726 жыл бұрын
The SMLE still gave stalwart service during the Soviet war in Afghanistan, in the hands of insurgent fighters. And they were still used in reserve units fighting in the Indo-Pakistani Wars. Indian police forces still maintain them in armories and issue them to patrol officers in emergencies (such as the mass Pakistani-backed terrorist attack in India some years ago). It was truly the pinnacle of the bolt-action battle rifle.
@michaelgreen15153 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rhaivaen6 жыл бұрын
Yeay, Landsverk!
@Cohac7 жыл бұрын
Can we have a video of just funny stories from being the in Armed Forces? I imagine you have a bunch of good ones from your early career in Ireland!
@scorpionlxvi Жыл бұрын
Wild geese always fought better for foreign gold than their own country
@coors199997 жыл бұрын
Thank you Thank you Thank you for pointing out the Paddy Patty thing!!
@paulabraham25507 жыл бұрын
I suppose it comes about through a combination of the fact that Patrick is spelt with a T, and the lazy pronunciation of a between vowels T in a number of American dialects . It can be impossible to distinguish between Trader and traitor for example.
@michael236997 жыл бұрын
That's grand, so it is. :)
@redloup6 жыл бұрын
I'm English but meet a lot of Irish in London in the 70's loved their attitude to life... it would seem the Irish Army has a similar attitude... we need armored vehicles who has some that are cheap, use them till until you run out of ammo or spare parts then start again...
@burtlangoustine17 жыл бұрын
I like this Army. If it was any more 'peacetime' it'd be made of cake. I will say that ideally, all armies should be like the Irish army. Small, never needed, helps at charity events.
@MrTangolizard7 жыл бұрын
burtlangoustine1 Ireland can be like that because it's neighbors with one of the most powerful country's in the world and they are good friends
@arudegesture7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, France does have an impressive army.
@MrTangolizard7 жыл бұрын
A Rude Gesture ha ha France wouldn't pull a single hair for Ireland lol
@baronvonlimbourgh17166 жыл бұрын
Nowdays army's are for domestic emergency's. And the odd parade offcourse lol. Plus the usa is occupying europe anyway now, let them pay for all this nonsense.
@coc_is_me5 жыл бұрын
Baron von Limbourgh they sent us a few thousand troops in 1798 to help the United Irishmen’s rising. Unfortunately bad weather meant only 2,000 landed. If the other 15,000, we would have been a 32 county Republic in 1799.
@hedgehog31807 жыл бұрын
Denmark also uses that APC though we still have a ton of M113s laying around afaik.
@brianquigley58657 жыл бұрын
i love this guy i belive the churchill tank is now on display on the beach at Carrickfergus near Belfast
@qounqer7 жыл бұрын
I literally know Irish Americans who could fund the entire Irish cavalry.
@EricSvahn7 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, hope you do this on more countries maybe sweden with the new tech tree in WOT
@dschonsie7 жыл бұрын
a beer bottle, also an irish armoured vehicle ^^
@ShaneC27887 жыл бұрын
Great video and we both share the same rank I too was a 3 star trooper in reserves.
@Lightning_Mike7 жыл бұрын
Nick's a major now
@ShaneC27887 жыл бұрын
Demolition Mike ha ya I know
@odinire7 жыл бұрын
Oh Nick, your Lanyard was on the Left Arm!!!
@Flyguy7796 жыл бұрын
i keep hearing a weird ringing noise in the background! so disturbing cuz i keep thinking it's my doorbell!
@1stPCFerret7 жыл бұрын
I would SO love to be able to buy a premium Irish tank in WoT - perhaps the L-601 with Angry Connor and Keg attachments. ;)
@martinroloff28717 жыл бұрын
which one of these vehicles would you use for marching season
@olivierr.57527 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video as usual Nicholas! Also, I was wondering, what is your opinion about the C7 Canadian-made assault rifle, if you ever saw one?
@TheStowAway5944 ай бұрын
Man I thought the US marine corps got old equipment, how the Irish can run stuff that old is crazy.
@michaelgreen15153 жыл бұрын
Also most of the British forces in history and the wild Geese, my own ancestors were specialists in getting drunk and loosing things: Cuba and Cork esp.
@crabyman35557 жыл бұрын
interesting.....I had no idea Irish UN troops in Jadotville had armored vehicles......
@AdurianJ7 жыл бұрын
Sweden seems to get teamed up with the Irish on UN missions and i think they got to use the CV90 in ateast one of them (with swedish crew and irish infantry).
@EMTBAFV Жыл бұрын
Needing information on the Curraghs round insignia on the comet tanks in photos from the 50s please! I think they were black discs with read chainmail fist but all I have find is the acorns on red background in new posts not sure if it was part of the tank training school so any info is great
@mojo111111111117 жыл бұрын
Top class . love it Ex F.C.A Man
@jsma99997 жыл бұрын
WOW ,Thank Cheiftain
@brandonm18817 жыл бұрын
Makes so much sense now!!!! But im still confused, did you become American or was it just a joint force thing? Forgive me for not understanding
@1993Crag7 жыл бұрын
The British (or by extension the commonwealth) tend to do the same thing regarding private swapped out with a role specific rank.
@crcrewso6 жыл бұрын
I’d love it if you did the same thing for each of the commonwealth countries!!!