@mr666Caveman I agree. I talked to an old WW2 veteran a few years back who was involved in a simular raid in the mediterranean in 1943. according to him, the rules of engagment said that a ship had to be flying of it's country before it could open fire. In the raid he took part in, a small squadron of wooden torpedo boats were sent to reconnaissance the cap bon peninsula. They were flying the german flag, but as they came round the cape, they found a harbour packed full of german ships...
@UNSCForwardontodawn clearly, the commander of the squadron wasn't going to let an opportunity like that pass him by, so they hauled down the german flag, raised the white ensign, and unleased a wave of torpedos into the habour. I think they sank/damaged 16 ships. Unfortunatly, the germans then opened up with the coastal guns, and my friends boat was so badly damaged in the resulting battle it had to be abandonded and scuttled. Still, 16 to 1 is not a bad ratio.
"well there we are..4 minutes late"....unbelievably awesome!..and so very British. This is a great video. If you use google earth you can see the same drydock. Its kind of hard to pick out as its dry. The sub pens are still there too.
Love the odds. Outnumbered 20-1 & still fancied their chances. Driving through France years ago I made sure we stopped at St Nazaire & walked the streets.
'how to tackle a bloke,knock him out, spoil his prospects and pinch his weapon, and his gold watch too if he's got one'......HAHAHAHAHA
myth1032 2 months ago
what guts our Dads and Grandads had, thank God for them all, RESPECT!
debzeppeliniv 5 months ago
Like how they call "kicking him in the balls" (in the unarmed combat bit) "spoiling his prospects...."
GaijinGDB 7 months ago
Great soundtrack!
leananshae 8 months ago
Every time he says Tibbits, I hear Tirpitz... it's really confusing me!
leananshae 8 months ago
5:08
MinisterAilingTongue 8 months ago
i swear Britains lost this legendary humour
samosayoe 11 months ago
loving the music
kevinjjfr 11 months ago
This reminds me at the first round in Medal of Honor European assult when the British officer yelled RAIS THE FLAG MEN!!
TheIcelandicPatriot 1 year ago
balls of british steel :)
mastermosh 1 year ago
Damn, those Brits were crazy. They even raised the banner after being shot at.
Lachausis 1 year ago
1:15 When the Royal Navy flag rise's thats the best bit :P
mr666Caveman 1 year ago
@mr666Caveman I agree. I talked to an old WW2 veteran a few years back who was involved in a simular raid in the mediterranean in 1943. according to him, the rules of engagment said that a ship had to be flying of it's country before it could open fire. In the raid he took part in, a small squadron of wooden torpedo boats were sent to reconnaissance the cap bon peninsula. They were flying the german flag, but as they came round the cape, they found a harbour packed full of german ships...
UNSCForwardontodawn 10 months ago
@UNSCForwardontodawn clearly, the commander of the squadron wasn't going to let an opportunity like that pass him by, so they hauled down the german flag, raised the white ensign, and unleased a wave of torpedos into the habour. I think they sank/damaged 16 ships. Unfortunatly, the germans then opened up with the coastal guns, and my friends boat was so badly damaged in the resulting battle it had to be abandonded and scuttled. Still, 16 to 1 is not a bad ratio.
UNSCForwardontodawn 10 months ago
"well there we are..4 minutes late"....unbelievably awesome!..and so very British. This is a great video. If you use google earth you can see the same drydock. Its kind of hard to pick out as its dry. The sub pens are still there too.
murphjy 1 year ago
Love the odds. Outnumbered 20-1 & still fancied their chances. Driving through France years ago I made sure we stopped at St Nazaire & walked the streets.
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MrMagiskMann 2 years ago
Thanks for the upload 2bn442RCT. Clarkson does make a great editor. Great oral history for commandos surviving WWII.
tundradirtbiker 2 years ago 6
i just love Clarkson and his method of presenting his enthusiasim is second to none.excellent docu 5*s
redriot74 2 years ago 22