As a 22 year old, this brought tears to my eyes, to think how Britain was defended by the Heroes and Legends, and how we as the new generation show the lack of respect deserved. Never Forgotten. Makes me so proud to be British.
What a great documentary, I cannot help but feel moved, what a magnificent story, these brave man that in desperate times were asked to give the best of them.
Thanks for posting this documentary, I live in a poor region of Mexico, sadly we get a lot of soap operas, sports and talk shows, but quality television like this is as scarce as hens teeth. This is the only way we get to see these incredible episodes of the human race. Gracias!
Another good documentary about the raid is here watch?v=kLYarO9K1fc There are more interviews with some of the same soldiers involved. Have a look. There are more episodes in this series about other raids.
@HeFilmsTheClouds Indeed it did but the air planes did not sink it, just fucked up the steering gear ;) The Royal Navy sent way to many ships to battle the Bismarck and finaly the Bismarck sank. It is however debatted if the Royal Navy did sink the Bismarck or if the german captin himself ordered the sinking of the ship.
Mabye in the future the real cause will be revield. (Sorry ´bout my english)
@TheKneekap They do, but we could also expect the British to assume that there ideas are the best and that everyone else is below par on their standards. I personally see no point in fighting about different countries. They all have arrogant idiots who get to use a computer and display their stupidity. I'm not even Canadian but I have a video dedicated to the troops who have been killed that were in the Canadian military.
@maddog4u31757 haha, probably not nowadays... countrie's gone down the shitter i tell ya. saddening really, the country that brought us the modern world is now the sphincter of politics and spending.
a good American stereotype is you all hate mexicans :) haha just kidding
Unheard of bravery. my deepest respects to The survivors, the lost ones, the Planners, anyone who my mindboggled self has forgotten in this and ofcourse, Great Britain!
Not to take anything away from these people, but similar raiding parties were done all along the eastern front and Yugoslavia which have never been filmed/recorded. The sad thing was germans executed all slavs and communists/partisans caught fighting the german army.
@leonenaj So!!?? are you Not aware that any British soldier captured as a raider was shot on orders from Hitler !
Many died in Torture chambers,,,,, those that did this, were hunted down after ww2 many did not survive these Hunts, read the S A S hunt for War criminals
I had heard about this raid in a documentary years ago. They hid the explosives inside the massive legs of the dining tables in the ship's galley -- I think that's what Navy guys call the eating place. I wonder how many of the raiding party are still alive today...
They've slightly rectified the memorial issue, creating an interesting and noticeable (but still very small) monument piece on the Prince of Wales pier in Falmouth. But they really need something (well publicized) in London to do full justice to such an amazing feat.
@leepodstar correction, this is what MADE Britain great. The 'greatness' has long since diminished unfortunately. The country is in a sorry state nowadays.
7:05 "I'm sure the youths of today would of done the same", I so wish that were true but this Nation has changed from brave men to chav scum thinking their bigger then life.
@borofalcon101 Either that or men who don't know how to use the english language. it's "they're" as in "they are," not their. And it's "than," not "then."
This is why we need the BBC to be paid for by licence fees..... Can you imagine ITV or Channel 5 making this ? it just wouldnt get a look in amongst all the vile What Katie did next bollox......
and if you have any doubts go look at the listings and find ANYTHING on either of those that is in any way intellectual....
Such brave chaps, an inspiring and sad story i am glad that we have such brave men that are willing to do things like this. RIP to all those killed at St. Nazaire, during the entire and and in conflicts past and present.
Makes you realise that any old man you see in the street in your own town or village could have acted as bravely as this at some point. Maybe the younger generations should bear that in mind.
@aloz71 Seeing the bravery and suffering endured by these men makes my realize how pissed I am with our generation today, moaning and complaining about every little thing, taking everything for granted. If it takes the feeling of being on the brink of death for people to appreciate what they have, then won't that be a good place to be? Massive respect for these guys.
@RoyalMarines19 With a name like RoyalMarines19 you would think you would know what you are talking about. It was Mountbatton that was killed when his boat was blown up by the IRA.
So 600+ men volunteering to go on a mission knowing full well that their chances of coming back alive were slim to none... and when the dust settles all they get is a pathetic rock in a car park... fucking disgraceful.
Everyone of those old boys make me so proud, but the way this country treats our veterans, past and present, including the Gurkhas makes me so ashamed to be British. :(
If i could live to be half the man these men were then I would happy. They really do show the human spirit and determination at its finest. God bless these men.
though what i find most disgusting is that pitiful excuse for a memorial. a much better one should be made and placed somewhere better as a testament to what these men did.
error at 3:48 : Tirpitz was sited in Norway since January'42 (to opperate against convoys to Russia). Since operation Cerberus (11.-13.February'42) operation Chariot was unnecessary and a waste of lives and material. But that's something nobody likes to hear.
@eus478 it still does'nt detract from what the brave and honerable service men did, they fought like lions and that is what the program was about bravery, courage and GUT'S!!!
A Great Story Indeed. Very Brave Brit warriors who carry out the raid. But for a lot of people world war 2 will never end. We don't want war, we want world peace and it can only be achieve by learning to live in harmony.
I have seen that memorial and at first I didn't know what it meant and now watching this I realise what it was... The men who died deserve a statue each.... They don't get nearly enough recognision.
they werent Royal Marine commandos ,they were Army Commandos . The original special forces My dad was in No5 (Army )Commando and just missed this raid
There is one thing that allways pissed me off at this presentation, its that the boat empire of the world didnt have enofgh steel. To seal those workers/ie solders of valor (creating your home of freedome and world liberation etc etc) for the home trip.
How could they just balance that diesel tank on deck, with just a sheet of bronze?
"Well look here Fritz if you wanna boile a tommy; HERE IS YOUR CHANCE!"
Even though there freigher tons where desperate, just dosent make any sense.
I can not even begin to imagen what a full scale war against a european provacuteur would feel like. Let alone comitting my life and my contry men for freedom.
@GGSDavejones Well not really since the enemy and your comrades are the only people who can understand what you went through, they also get to see the bravery of their enemy and are therefore less influenced by the propaganda fed to the public to keep up spirits.
You have to love the English way. Unorthodox and briliant. I'm proud to be of English background and honoured that my Grandad was in the royal navy in the war, My grampy was in the Canadian army, served in italy, holland, i think france, and korea
Australian here. I had never even heard of this battle before today. It's bloody criminal they don't teach us this stuff in school. Thanks for uploading this.
All I can say is that god has a sense of dramatic timing. "Ya know, ramming the gates was pretty useless with that flimsy shi-" *BOOOOOOOOM*
@Gaunt128 i dont think god had anything to do with the raid with or without dramatic timing.......i believe it was down to great training,unbelievable courage and something most of us lack.......the most massive interplanetary set of balls imaginable!.............of course there will always be losers like you who would take away mankinds ability for the ultimate sacrifice during warfare and claim my imaginary god made it happen..........sleep tight loser
@jamesjnr67 Huh. So, someone using the word "god" immediately makes them a bible-basher with no respect for these guys? It was a comment on how unlikely - almost cinematic, even - the timing of the explosion was. Was there anything in my comment that was belittling to those soldier's training or courage? Chill out, mate =/
@Gaunt128 i never said you were a bible basher i just said you were a twat.........it wasnt me who said the timing was down to god,it was you..........feel free to deny you said god has a sense of dramatic timing............you obviously believe god had a hand in when the bomb went off otherwise why would you say "All I can say is that god has a sense of dramatic timing".............chill out knobnuts!
british and proud the war was a terrible thing but when u hear about stuff like this you cant help but respect all of the men who gave there lives for the missions success
Great tribute, makes me proud. These brave men deserve so much Recognition to what they achieved!!! I read about this mission in High School and saw the Commando documentary on Channel 4 in 2002. True heores no doubt. R.I.P all those Commandos and Royal Navy that risked their lives for so many!!!!!!!!!!!
I loved it when the old chap said we would do the same now and I hope he is right. The British spirit they showed is within us all, if we ever have to face something like WW2 again I'm sure we will find it.
Thanks for uploading this as im in the Commando Troop is a SEA country... dis is a good way of combat survival n i would show it to my army frens n comrades TY so much
When I watched the movie 300 all I could think of was this tale of heroism. If you've seen the movie you'll know what I'm talking about, "A thousand nations of the Persian empire descend upon you. Our arrows will blot out the sun!" Stelios: "Then we will fight in the shade", Dilios: "Immortals... we put their name to the test.". These quotes from the film relate to this story in every shape and form, the commandos were up against a force that seemed 'immortal', but they fought on regardless.
Oh dear, who is going to make that film? I am sick and tired of the Americans re-writing our history.What they did with the U571 thing will never be forgiven.
Inspiring what simple men, faced by allmost certain death or a POW camp, can achieve by courage and determination. These men are or have beern real heros. But that memorial stone is a joke. Greetings from Germany. That scene with "Hände hoch" was kind of funny :-)
there are no words to describe the greatness in these men and their courage. truly there aren't. these are the stories and lessons that should be passed down in the schools. Not politically correct feel good crap. I pray so much that these men are never forgotten and more so, their example. Brave Brave British country loving honorable Heros!
Wow, very amazing documentary. Those Brave soles. Rode their ship right into hell, and some lived to tell the story. Now that is the greatest Raid of all time. thanks for posting this great documentary video.
Every time I feel frustrated or down by any reason I watch this documentary. It always works. All my troubles become small and meaningless. What a great thing it is to have such heroes to look up to.
jeremy clarkson did something that isnt offensive! unbelievable.
HeadshotSim 2 days ago
"what a world we might have made...."
sphinx129 1 week ago
Just WOW
XLDoubleDouble 3 weeks ago
As a 22 year old, this brought tears to my eyes, to think how Britain was defended by the Heroes and Legends, and how we as the new generation show the lack of respect deserved. Never Forgotten. Makes me so proud to be British.
cbass3789 1 month ago 2
What a great documentary, I cannot help but feel moved, what a magnificent story, these brave man that in desperate times were asked to give the best of them.
Thanks for posting this documentary, I live in a poor region of Mexico, sadly we get a lot of soap operas, sports and talk shows, but quality television like this is as scarce as hens teeth. This is the only way we get to see these incredible episodes of the human race. Gracias!
alexQw33 1 month ago
Shame we were fighting the wrong people.
bermudarailway 1 month ago
@bermudarailway what are you talking about. there's no way the Nazis were right
TheSimmulator1 1 month ago
@TheSimmulator1 I was refering to Germans not Nazis.
bermudarailway 1 month ago
Another good documentary about the raid is here watch?v=kLYarO9K1fc There are more interviews with some of the same soldiers involved. Have a look. There are more episodes in this series about other raids.
filo4590 1 month ago
in the tv version clarkson mentions calling footballers heros when these men did so much more just befor he says good night.....
MrKato88 1 month ago
I Loved that the Germans had the decency to be impressed
makka45 1 month ago 6
and now we call these guys Royal Marine Commando's
Knightrider9091 2 months ago
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He should have said "That should do it" or "What about that?" right after the explosion
followernumber1 2 months ago
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followernumber1 2 months ago
Never fuck with the British commandos. They will kill you.
trailofdeadpeople 3 months ago 2
What about the Bismarck? This sister ship to Tirpitz did acually do some damage to the Royal Navy - The sinking of HMS Hood.
anttown4ever 3 months ago
@anttown4ever Didn't it get fucked up by biplanes?
HeFilmsTheClouds 3 months ago 2
@HeFilmsTheClouds Indeed it did but the air planes did not sink it, just fucked up the steering gear ;) The Royal Navy sent way to many ships to battle the Bismarck and finaly the Bismarck sank. It is however debatted if the Royal Navy did sink the Bismarck or if the german captin himself ordered the sinking of the ship.
Mabye in the future the real cause will be revield. (Sorry ´bout my english)
anttown4ever 3 months ago
Any other Brits get a lump in t9he throat watching this?
L999WAG 3 months ago 2
@L999WAG I got a lump in the throat and I'm not even British.
derbigpr500 3 months ago
American here - truly magnificent stuff. These men are part of the reason we are still proud to fight alongside the British any day of the week.
TheWhitewhirlwind 4 months ago 5
The modesty of the British is simply remarkable......had this been a yank operation they'd have been boasting all over the place
ee07b067 4 months ago
@ee07b067 If you would like to assume such ignorant and arrogant thoughts, then by all means do so.
maddog4u31757 4 months ago
@maddog4u31757 stereotypes come from somewhere though don't they
TheKneekap 4 months ago
@TheKneekap They do, but we could also expect the British to assume that there ideas are the best and that everyone else is below par on their standards. I personally see no point in fighting about different countries. They all have arrogant idiots who get to use a computer and display their stupidity. I'm not even Canadian but I have a video dedicated to the troops who have been killed that were in the Canadian military.
maddog4u31757 4 months ago
@maddog4u31757 okay dude
TheKneekap 3 months ago
@TheKneekap Just an observation. A good stereotype is that all British people are insanely polite and respectful. :) :)
maddog4u31757 3 months ago
@maddog4u31757 haha, probably not nowadays... countrie's gone down the shitter i tell ya. saddening really, the country that brought us the modern world is now the sphincter of politics and spending.
a good American stereotype is you all hate mexicans :) haha just kidding
TheKneekap 3 months ago
I am humbled and forever in their debt.
pcvideogamer 4 months ago 4
Unheard of bravery. my deepest respects to The survivors, the lost ones, the Planners, anyone who my mindboggled self has forgotten in this and ofcourse, Great Britain!
DjDafader 5 months ago
we still have brave young men who fight & die for us ,god bless The Royal marines,God speed 45 commando.
isit10538 5 months ago 3
every man,who took part in this raid are true hero's all should be given the vc even now almost 70 years later
weareleeds69 5 months ago 2
I had no idea thισ happened!!!
Artas1984 5 months ago
Does anyone know the name of the piece of music that is played in the background throughout all six parts??
maninthestreet01 5 months ago
Has there been a movie made about this raid? It would be a good one.
followernumber1 5 months ago
...at that moment...there was a bang
nh3000 6 months ago
Not to take anything away from these people, but similar raiding parties were done all along the eastern front and Yugoslavia which have never been filmed/recorded. The sad thing was germans executed all slavs and communists/partisans caught fighting the german army.
leonenaj 6 months ago
@leonenaj So!!?? are you Not aware that any British soldier captured as a raider was shot on orders from Hitler !
Many died in Torture chambers,,,,, those that did this, were hunted down after ww2 many did not survive these Hunts, read the S A S hunt for War criminals
keirfree 6 months ago
It's so poignant to know that after all that, these men were merely human.
vgmeszaros 6 months ago
I had heard about this raid in a documentary years ago. They hid the explosives inside the massive legs of the dining tables in the ship's galley -- I think that's what Navy guys call the eating place. I wonder how many of the raiding party are still alive today...
localcrew 6 months ago
REAL MEN
and i teared up.
alex46215 6 months ago
Amazing story. Thank you too all Armed Forces personel, past and present
FoxFitnessSydney1 6 months ago
Heroes. And very modest ones too.
nick987789 6 months ago
Brilliant doc :)
EdGeyy 7 months ago
Hope. The greatest weapon man has ever had against evil.
Carbonite2008 8 months ago
The greatest generation...without a shadow of doubt.
IanMathewson1 8 months ago 22
Woah! what heroes, the men who died for me. All they get is a rock in a car park, the shame of it all
wawabug 8 months ago 6
one of the best documentaries I've ever watched. Thanks for uploading.
Xr08paradox 8 months ago
Thanks for uploading this, I found it to be a very interesting documentry.
Jersum 8 months ago
They've slightly rectified the memorial issue, creating an interesting and noticeable (but still very small) monument piece on the Prince of Wales pier in Falmouth. But they really need something (well publicized) in London to do full justice to such an amazing feat.
lukevandewiel1 8 months ago 4
A small out of the way memorial, that's the way they would have wanted it.
krissyeh 8 months ago
"There was a bang"
kenns9 8 months ago
lol 7 germans disliked this :)
Mrscheese77 8 months ago
Beware of the Brits.
helmuthoorn 8 months ago 2
True Valour! This what makes Britain....Great Britain! Thank you
leepodstar 9 months ago 29
@leepodstar correction, this is what MADE Britain great. The 'greatness' has long since diminished unfortunately. The country is in a sorry state nowadays.
thombomb25 6 months ago
THE BITISH PIOLETS OUT NUMBERED THE POLES BUT BRAVERY IS STILL BRAVERY
kevinkards1 9 months ago
may there sacrifice never be forgotten
supercoolkenny 9 months ago
7:05 "I'm sure the youths of today would of done the same", I so wish that were true but this Nation has changed from brave men to chav scum thinking their bigger then life.
borofalcon101 9 months ago
@borofalcon101 Either that or men who don't know how to use the english language. it's "they're" as in "they are," not their. And it's "than," not "then."
wolfman2431 8 months ago
I think there was another version of this show on-line, but this was a quality record of WWII history. Thank you for the upload JSS.
tundradirtbiker 9 months ago
What a fantastic documenary. This is spirit the men showed is what makes the British so special!
romansgridiron16 9 months ago
Courage and Bravery beyond human's capacity....Thats the Royal Marine Commandos
tnuont 9 months ago 2
Per Mare Per Terram.
2349DF 10 months ago
shame for micky burn died back in september 2010 r.i.p thank you service to this country it should never be forgottin
ROBERTODUZZ911 10 months ago
If they made this into a Hollywood movie, I would watch it
Cooly1111 10 months ago
@Cooly1111 they will never do that coz the only american was the ship .
blobby1972 10 months ago
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Long live freedom!
yacht2007 10 months ago
This is why we need the BBC to be paid for by licence fees..... Can you imagine ITV or Channel 5 making this ? it just wouldnt get a look in amongst all the vile What Katie did next bollox......
and if you have any doubts go look at the listings and find ANYTHING on either of those that is in any way intellectual....
randombobtoo 11 months ago
Such brave chaps, an inspiring and sad story i am glad that we have such brave men that are willing to do things like this. RIP to all those killed at St. Nazaire, during the entire and and in conflicts past and present.
SpoOkyBeEf 11 months ago
This nearly made me cry. Jezza should work for History. His narrating makes it all better, makes sound like it is, astounding.
krazYFaic 11 months ago 2
Makes you realise that any old man you see in the street in your own town or village could have acted as bravely as this at some point. Maybe the younger generations should bear that in mind.
aloz71 1 year ago
@aloz71 Seeing the bravery and suffering endured by these men makes my realize how pissed I am with our generation today, moaning and complaining about every little thing, taking everything for granted. If it takes the feeling of being on the brink of death for people to appreciate what they have, then won't that be a good place to be? Massive respect for these guys.
krazYFaic 11 months ago 3
Lt. Cdr. Sam Beattie VC would still be alive if it wernt for those ira cunts! R.I.P
RoyalMarines19 1 year ago
@RoyalMarines19 Its was lord Mountbatton that was killed by the IRA
leinad124 10 months ago
@RoyalMarines19 Its was lord Mountbatton that was killed by the IRA
leinad124 10 months ago 2
@RoyalMarines19 With a name like RoyalMarines19 you would think you would know what you are talking about. It was Mountbatton that was killed when his boat was blown up by the IRA.
kellys32 10 months ago 4
I don't think anyone has as much humour in the face of certain death as the British.
Proud that this is part of our countries military heritage.
gejwaites 1 year ago 4
So 600+ men volunteering to go on a mission knowing full well that their chances of coming back alive were slim to none... and when the dust settles all they get is a pathetic rock in a car park... fucking disgraceful.
Everyone of those old boys make me so proud, but the way this country treats our veterans, past and present, including the Gurkhas makes me so ashamed to be British. :(
jackslostsanity 1 year ago 4
If i could live to be half the man these men were then I would happy. They really do show the human spirit and determination at its finest. God bless these men.
1Sladman1 1 year ago 3
really does make me proud to be british
bowyer56 1 year ago 3
"Don't hang about here lad, it's decidedly unhealthy!" lol right you are
Zeggawong 1 year ago 4
ABSOLUTE LEGENDS! God bless everyone of you!
dwranson 1 year ago 2
"WE'RE GOING TO KILL YOU ALL!"
"please dont shout, just get on with it"
absolutely classic
though what i find most disgusting is that pitiful excuse for a memorial. a much better one should be made and placed somewhere better as a testament to what these men did.
thedarknesscallingme 1 year ago 2
This has all made me feel a little teary surprizingly.
Shabbyorange101 1 year ago
ud better get off this deck coz it getting pretty unhealthy!! lmao!! GOD BLESS THE ROYAL NAVY AND COMMMANDOS
WELSHYM249 1 year ago
brillaint.
JordanMcCallum1888 1 year ago
error at 3:48 : Tirpitz was sited in Norway since January'42 (to opperate against convoys to Russia). Since operation Cerberus (11.-13.February'42) operation Chariot was unnecessary and a waste of lives and material. But that's something nobody likes to hear.
eus478 1 year ago
@eus478 it still does'nt detract from what the brave and honerable service men did, they fought like lions and that is what the program was about bravery, courage and GUT'S!!!
saxo191 1 year ago 3
@saxo191 agree
eus478 1 year ago
these guys are truly badass
savagexhaley14 1 year ago 2
Very humbling program
MattLoaf92 1 year ago
A Great Story Indeed. Very Brave Brit warriors who carry out the raid. But for a lot of people world war 2 will never end. We don't want war, we want world peace and it can only be achieve by learning to live in harmony.
MrHBaung 1 year ago
I never thought that smart alecky Jeremy Clarkson could be so moving in his own way. Well done.
htolas 1 year ago
@htolas You should watch his documentary on Victoria Cross winners...
Suprahampton 1 year ago
@Suprahampton I did. I'd repeat what I said here. Thanks.
htolas 1 year ago
the father of my grandmother was the barberer of german troops stationed in holland, what a douche !
guusoo9 1 year ago
Great documentary. A great piece of history. Very inspiring.
tyrellarson 1 year ago
This documentary pays good tribute to the amazing spirit these boys carried with them through the thick of it all.
I find this to be incredibly inspirational and multiple times during watching I found myself close to tears.
Heroes, period.
Greetings from the Netherlands.
Lucky13Vinnie 1 year ago 2
I have seen that memorial and at first I didn't know what it meant and now watching this I realise what it was... The men who died deserve a statue each.... They don't get nearly enough recognision.
1Sladman1 1 year ago
they werent Royal Marine commandos ,they were Army Commandos . The original special forces My dad was in No5 (Army )Commando and just missed this raid
donno54 1 year ago
I'd vomit and wet myself and pass out. That's before leaving, mind you.
DankWin 1 year ago 2
There is one thing that allways pissed me off at this presentation, its that the boat empire of the world didnt have enofgh steel. To seal those workers/ie solders of valor (creating your home of freedome and world liberation etc etc) for the home trip.
How could they just balance that diesel tank on deck, with just a sheet of bronze?
"Well look here Fritz if you wanna boile a tommy; HERE IS YOUR CHANCE!"
Even though there freigher tons where desperate, just dosent make any sense.
Tantrumzero 1 year ago
I can not even begin to imagen what a full scale war against a european provacuteur would feel like. Let alone comitting my life and my contry men for freedom.
For the price of freedom has been high.
Tantrumzero 1 year ago
German officer: "HAHA you can't bring down our gate with such flimsy little boat"
*Giant explosion.
"I think you're right." - British commando.
flynn2008 1 year ago 2
im lost for words so all i will say is my grandad served as a siggy in the RAF during ww2 and god save the queen
ryand111 1 year ago
"You were the first that gave us hope" What a wonderful feeling that must have been
GGSDavejones 1 year ago 3
Isn't it odd that soldiers who were trying to kill each other can almost be the best of friends within a few minutes
GGSDavejones 1 year ago
@GGSDavejones Well not really since the enemy and your comrades are the only people who can understand what you went through, they also get to see the bravery of their enemy and are therefore less influenced by the propaganda fed to the public to keep up spirits.
TheAzureJahk 1 year ago
@GGSDavejones It's not an argument between them. It's much larger so there is just mutual respect as warriors.
hunghuge12 1 year ago
Rule Britania
chalenger42 1 year ago 4
Today we are scared of the bond markets. How times have changed
zefvor 1 year ago 3
glad we had those guys on our side.
greetings for Norway
gullfiskibolle 1 year ago 2
You have to love the English way. Unorthodox and briliant. I'm proud to be of English background and honoured that my Grandad was in the royal navy in the war, My grampy was in the Canadian army, served in italy, holland, i think france, and korea
Natemire 1 year ago
To quote Hanibal of A-Team fame, "I love it when a plan comes together."
TheSUNGlassKid 1 year ago
Australian here. I had never even heard of this battle before today. It's bloody criminal they don't teach us this stuff in school. Thanks for uploading this.
All I can say is that god has a sense of dramatic timing. "Ya know, ramming the gates was pretty useless with that flimsy shi-" *BOOOOOOOOM*
Gaunt128 1 year ago 41
@Gaunt128 Yeah, here here.
AdamAus85 5 months ago
@Gaunt128 i dont think god had anything to do with the raid with or without dramatic timing.......i believe it was down to great training,unbelievable courage and something most of us lack.......the most massive interplanetary set of balls imaginable!.............of course there will always be losers like you who would take away mankinds ability for the ultimate sacrifice during warfare and claim my imaginary god made it happen..........sleep tight loser
jamesjnr67 5 months ago
@jamesjnr67 Huh. So, someone using the word "god" immediately makes them a bible-basher with no respect for these guys? It was a comment on how unlikely - almost cinematic, even - the timing of the explosion was. Was there anything in my comment that was belittling to those soldier's training or courage? Chill out, mate =/
Gaunt128 5 months ago
@Gaunt128 i never said you were a bible basher i just said you were a twat.........it wasnt me who said the timing was down to god,it was you..........feel free to deny you said god has a sense of dramatic timing............you obviously believe god had a hand in when the bomb went off otherwise why would you say "All I can say is that god has a sense of dramatic timing".............chill out knobnuts!
jamesjnr67 5 months ago
British = Indestructible
Greetings and Admiration from Canada!
quirpco 1 year ago
brave peaple,the real stuff.
as an israeli i say god bless the uk
avi1777 1 year ago
70,000th veiw!
bmxthing 1 year ago
amazing,but this will happen again and amazing people will be born again
cdj800m25 1 year ago
I have been to that monument... It is truly rumbling. Let us never forget these brave men.
1Sladman1 1 year ago
Hearing any of these men say that they believe our generation would do the same as they do is incredibly humbling.
DoubleOhDonut 1 year ago
british and proud the war was a terrible thing but when u hear about stuff like this you cant help but respect all of the men who gave there lives for the missions success
fordyboy54 1 year ago
Great tribute, makes me proud. These brave men deserve so much Recognition to what they achieved!!! I read about this mission in High School and saw the Commando documentary on Channel 4 in 2002. True heores no doubt. R.I.P all those Commandos and Royal Navy that risked their lives for so many!!!!!!!!!!!
WICKEDMAN85 1 year ago
Absolutely brilliant and moving - thanks for the posting
Hoogliette 1 year ago
We cant thank enough this men for giving their lifes for us to be free today.
maderi 1 year ago
If hollywood wants to make a ww2 movie, they should base their next movie on this raid
1910887 1 year ago
As an American, I salute these British commandos for their courage and heroism
at times of such difficulties
I just wish schools in America would teach about this raid in history class
1910887 1 year ago
Brilliant.
failsaffe09 1 year ago
I loved it when the old chap said we would do the same now and I hope he is right. The British spirit they showed is within us all, if we ever have to face something like WW2 again I'm sure we will find it.
LulaJake 1 year ago
well done clarkson. highlighting the bravest of men, and one of the most inspirational stories of the war.
mccormack89 1 year ago
God Bless these men//They really did fight like lions//
blackhack58 1 year ago
i hope we could man up and do this again, cant wait to join
kniperr 1 year ago
"I'm sure the youth of today would do the same as we did, i'm sure they will"
Unfortunately sir, i don't we could even come close.
21quandary 1 year ago
@21quandary to right.... I would be proud if i had just a ounce of courage like these men had. I have been to that memorial... And it was humbling
1Sladman1 1 year ago
Thanks for uploading this as im in the Commando Troop is a SEA country... dis is a good way of combat survival n i would show it to my army frens n comrades TY so much
MrLolx2u 1 year ago
Thank you very much for uploading this..
ELITEnoOBno2 1 year ago
When I watched the movie 300 all I could think of was this tale of heroism. If you've seen the movie you'll know what I'm talking about, "A thousand nations of the Persian empire descend upon you. Our arrows will blot out the sun!" Stelios: "Then we will fight in the shade", Dilios: "Immortals... we put their name to the test.". These quotes from the film relate to this story in every shape and form, the commandos were up against a force that seemed 'immortal', but they fought on regardless.
TheSuperhaloman 1 year ago
epic story, they all had that animal like frame of mind like nothing other than death would stop them. They sure did give em' hell.
TheSuperhaloman 1 year ago
epic story, they all had that animal like frame of mind like nothing other than death would stop them. They sure did give em' hell.
TheSuperhaloman 1 year ago
this is why the brits are like lions we fight to the death and still keep our dignity good job old chap
fordyboy54 1 year ago
Great show old boy! :)
j0nw 1 year ago 2
@cyclekarl
Fuck off.
BelfastAtheist 1 year ago
There is going to be a film on this called "The Raid". What a film that will be!
TheSephOne 1 year ago
@TheSephOne
Oh dear, who is going to make that film? I am sick and tired of the Americans re-writing our history.What they did with the U571 thing will never be forgiven.
LulaJake 1 year ago 3
Balls = The British during the 39-45 war. We need a definitive video history of the SOE, too. Edward Yeo-Thomas. BIG balls. Jack Agazarian.
yaknbo 1 year ago
Outstanding courage Thanks Gents.
vince38curious2 1 year ago 2
Men like that aren't sent to war. They are merely unleashed.
Melanth89 1 year ago 4
loved it! truly inspiring! almost made me cry....
thanks for posting this.
aashishf14 1 year ago
Thanks for the videos. These men did without fear what most of us nowadays could not even imagine doing. Extraordinary
stretchpadawan1 1 year ago
it really got to me when he said he thought todays generation would do the same if they had to. real hero
Blink182DudeRanch 1 year ago 2
@Blink182DudeRanch Yes, a qoute that makes you think, innit?
Can't help thinking, that maybe they wouldn't..
MayoDK 1 year ago
@MayoDK i think theres still some people that would. not the kind of people that goround beating people up in clubs on a friday night though
Blink182DudeRanch 1 year ago
Inspiring what simple men, faced by allmost certain death or a POW camp, can achieve by courage and determination. These men are or have beern real heros. But that memorial stone is a joke. Greetings from Germany. That scene with "Hände hoch" was kind of funny :-)
muermel01 1 year ago 5
"you were the first who gave us hope"
enough said
theoneknownasgm 1 year ago 16
Wow..simply amazing
puzoldookie 1 year ago 3
What is the name of the music at the end? It reminds me of one of the recent Batman soundtracks...
jonhoiles 1 year ago
The part with the destroyer finally blowing up would look great in a movie. Should be followed by a lot of "SHEISSE!!"
EpoBot 1 year ago
if there were ever as time to say
'Never Forget'
ramborodders 1 year ago 15
My heart is swollen with the efforts that the brave men and women exacted to save us from nazi tyranny... I will never forget. . .
alexi626 1 year ago 3
there are no words to describe the greatness in these men and their courage. truly there aren't. these are the stories and lessons that should be passed down in the schools. Not politically correct feel good crap. I pray so much that these men are never forgotten and more so, their example. Brave Brave British country loving honorable Heros!
orcaluv 1 year ago 20
They had to have specially designed pants to keep their balls in, they were that brave.
oldskoolmacboy 1 year ago 10
@oldskoolmacboy lololol you made me crap my pants, YES! they were very brave.
arturo0727 1 year ago
Wow, very amazing documentary. Those Brave soles. Rode their ship right into hell, and some lived to tell the story. Now that is the greatest Raid of all time. thanks for posting this great documentary video.
vincedog3 1 year ago 8
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Every time I feel frustrated or down by any reason I watch this documentary. It always works. All my troubles become small and meaningless. What a great thing it is to have such heroes to look up to.
munrais 1 year ago 9
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munrais 1 year ago
this is one of the most honest documentaries ever.
ihaterudeamericans 1 year ago 10
Brits are brave warriors indeed.
Greetings from Poland ;)
mothership665 2 years ago 47
Thanks brother, my grandad served with a lot of Polish troops during the war, he always had good things to say about them!
blokey01 1 year ago 47
@blokey01 absolutely agree. the poles where one of our most amazing allies. Tough as nails.
Pyrrhic24 1 year ago 12
@blokey01 There were some incredible Polish pilots in the RAF too. Outstanding brothers in arms.
wesmatron 1 year ago
@mothership665 thank you, the poles never get as much credit as deserved.
Your race added to the end of the war more than is ackowledged, not only your sacrifices, but your inrodes on engima.
Pyrrhic24 1 year ago 5