You are a true gentleman my brother. It always makes my day to here you speak. We are grateful for all that you share with us. God Bless and cheers from St Louis USA.
Good Evening Sir... Too Correct to see you haven't fallen off the face of the earth... What a Pleasure Bugger...!! Shuwa.. Far Too little credit and Gratitude is given to "Our Black Fighting Men Of Rhodesia..." Few and far between nowadays But here in Zim I do have the Honor of bumping in to a few surveys and Gosh I Hold them in Such High regard and have Utter Respect for them.. They were Bloody Good Soldiers and Men and as you and I both know they took Big Flack when on R & R and where victimised after The so called "Independence...???" Salute To Both the Black And White Soldiers of Rhodesia... Pumberi Ne Rhodesia... !! Cheers 🍻
Thank you Martin for sharing more of your stories with us. I believe one could listen to you for days on end and never get bored or tired - maybe sitting around a fire sharing some good drinks and food. Thanks my Friend, keep well.
What an entertaining and interesting hour I have just spent in your company Martin. Pity it wasn't spent around a blazing camp fire with a mug of tea but I'll settle with this. Thank you Sir.
I appreciate hearing all your stories. Good or bad. I appreciate that those were different times. I think people are possibly lazier and dumber today, so we're seeing things happening that we should know better about Thank you.
I remember smells in the bush patrolling. Cigarette smoke, and hexarmine stoves burning. You could smell this from some distance, especially in the jungle where we did a lot of training in the 70s and 80s. Many times we were not allowed to cook food or heat water for a brew when on patrol, cold rations only. As for smoking forget it. In Tully, our jungle school, ( the highest rainfall in Australia ) no rain coats were to be worn because of noise especially in ambushes. Lying there for hours with my mates Terry Tic, Larry Leach, and Ronnie Rat. Ahhhhh the good old days! Cheers mate, BobbyB.
Today is November 11th 2023. Veterans Day here in America. It must be a very bittersweet day for you. Happy Rhodesian Independence Day! Rhodesian's never die. Thank you for what you do. People want Rhodesia to feel ashamed but all i see in you and feel is pride. Its the Western world's shame that they sacrificed the jewel of Africa for liberal politics
I’m a amateur military historian and I’ve just found your channel, now I’m fixated on the Rhodesian bush war. Such a interesting bit of history and conflict.
Always great for a listen , I've just started reading a book called, a handful of hard men, by Hannes Wessels I'd recommend it to every one here, Rhodesians never die
Martin, You always make your Experiences so Real, so thank you Sir. I have friends that served in The British Army during The Troubles in Northern Ireland and They said pretty much the same, they didn`t get much time to shower and such like. They just got on with the job. Showering would come later. You were all the same, so thee was no difference.
Patrick, how could someone come from that unit with all that experience and be so messed up? Either he was totally incompetent or he started having sympathies with the enemy. Like that long distance contact shot, maybe that was a warning shot so none would get killed?
Yes Martin re fitness. I played rugby in Salisbury so considered myself fairly fit. Only problem was sporting fitness & army fitness were 2 different animals. Ist bush trip & walk 20 Kms with all your kit & you are stuffed. By the end of the 6 weeks you can do that 20 Kms at a jog 😂. Get back to Salisbury & sprint 50 metres on the rugby field & you are pulling oxygen 😂. As you say because us TF were doing 6 weeks in & 6 weeks out you never had a chance to get unfit
Question: I really enjoy all of your videos, you’re a great storyteller, but I’d like to ask you to describe civilian life in Rhodesia; what was society like there? How was everyday life? Perhaps you might share some anecdotes to help those of us born after the fall of the country, what it was actually like outside of the conflict?
Have faith in the blood of Jesus Christ alone for salvation. Nothing we do in the flesh will ever surmount what Christ did on the cross for us all.. Love your content sir, and thank you! Rhodesians Never Die
Martin I should tell you about a Task that LT.Col Darryl Van Zyl gave me to do, resulting in a whole lot of irate farmers. They were irate because we has exposed how careless they were.
Now that they have all the farms and the government what do you think they will do with it? I would bet that most of the farms have returned to jungle and the cities have turned into slums! Another 10 years and they will be begging the world for food 😮
I think just about everywhere. Rhodesia's economy was agricultural based & basically the terrs were trying to bring the economy down. Che Guevara book on guerilla Warfare says that if you can't win the fight militarily then you must make the war uneconomical for the government
Have never heard of this. But as Martin & l were Territorial soldiers we were only issued with the 7,62x51 FN/FAL & 7,62x51 machine gun (also manufactured by FN). SAS being special forces would use whatever was needed for the job. Unfortunately a, 22 doesn't have much hitting power & SAS often used the 7,62x39 RPD light machine gun. High rate of fire, good hitting power & ample supply of ammo from our enemy
@@calummackenzie1797 well apparently this was a full auto belt fed .22 usually used with a suppressor used like a hi capacity version of a hush puppy pistol for sentries etc on raids just wondered if u had encountered it
the only 22lr submachie i can think of in that era was the American 180 and it was a drum feed gun kind a mishmash of a blow back Thompson with a top drum like the Lewis or the russian Dekterev ,it was intended for a hi capacity counterstrike in police operations . produced from the end of the 60s to mid 80s .
Yep. Came across the 180 Very high rate of fire but problematic to stoppages. But if you got 30 rounds on target at 20 m was quite effective. .not a bush weapon. More swat type but so many better weapons
Sir.. If I may ...? Why do you refer to your rifle as an R1 and Not an FN...? Curious..? I do know a hang of a lot of the rifles did come from S.A. under licence..!! Or perhaps I need education here..? Cheers 🍻
Great video! Thanks for keeping Rhodesia alive through your stories.
You are a true gentleman my brother. It always makes my day to here you speak. We are grateful for all that you share with us. God Bless and cheers from St Louis USA.
Thank You Sir, for the hard work you put into your channel for us to enjoy.
Good Evening Sir... Too Correct to see you haven't fallen off the face of the earth... What a Pleasure Bugger...!!
Shuwa.. Far Too little credit and Gratitude is given to "Our Black Fighting Men Of Rhodesia..."
Few and far between nowadays But here in Zim I do have the Honor of bumping in to a few surveys and Gosh I Hold them in Such High regard and have Utter Respect for them.. They were Bloody Good Soldiers and Men and as you and I both know they took Big Flack when on R & R and where victimised after The so called "Independence...???"
Salute To Both the Black And White Soldiers of Rhodesia...
Pumberi Ne Rhodesia... !!
Cheers 🍻
Thank you Martin for sharing more of your stories with us. I believe one could listen to you for days on end and never get bored or tired - maybe sitting around a fire sharing some good drinks and food. Thanks my Friend, keep well.
What an entertaining and interesting hour I have just spent in your company Martin. Pity it wasn't spent around a blazing camp fire with a mug of tea but I'll settle with this. Thank you Sir.
Agreed! I could listen to Martin talk all day and have in the past.
I appreciate hearing all your stories. Good or bad. I appreciate that those were different times. I think people are possibly lazier and dumber today, so we're seeing things happening that we should know better about
Thank you.
I remember smells in the bush patrolling. Cigarette smoke, and hexarmine stoves burning. You could smell this from some distance, especially in the jungle where we did a lot of training in the 70s and 80s. Many times we were not allowed to cook food or heat water for a brew when on patrol, cold rations only. As for smoking forget it. In Tully, our jungle school, ( the highest rainfall in Australia ) no rain coats were to be worn because of noise especially in ambushes. Lying there for hours with my mates Terry Tic, Larry Leach, and Ronnie Rat. Ahhhhh the good old days! Cheers mate, BobbyB.
Today is November 11th 2023. Veterans Day here in America. It must be a very bittersweet day for you. Happy Rhodesian Independence Day! Rhodesian's never die. Thank you for what you do. People want Rhodesia to feel ashamed but all i see in you and feel is pride. Its the Western world's shame that they sacrificed the jewel of Africa for liberal politics
I’m a amateur military historian and I’ve just found your channel, now I’m fixated on the Rhodesian bush war.
Such a interesting bit of history and conflict.
Always great for a listen , I've just started reading a book called, a handful of hard men, by Hannes Wessels I'd recommend it to every one here, Rhodesians never die
As a longtime listener I can definitively say approve of your shoulder-mounted sable antelope-based neck brace traction device.
Second time I've listened to this story and it's just as interesting as the first time I listened.
Martin, You always make your Experiences so Real, so thank you Sir. I have friends that served in The British Army during The Troubles in Northern Ireland and They said pretty much the same, they didn`t get much time to shower and such like. They just got on with the job. Showering would come later. You were all the same, so thee was no difference.
Haven't watched the video yet but just want to say I love your stuff. I found it last weekend and then ended up being sat there all weekend watching.
You make us feel as if we were there. What a class act through and through.
Thank you, sir. I could listen to you all night. Cheers from Cambodia.
great stories once again.
Awesome! Another video. I just got my 5RR tee shirt last night.
Thanks so much for your support!
Thank you Martin. When I meet people, I will always keep an extra eye on them..... Especially when I'm out in the rural country.....
Wonderful video sir thank you from the USA
Amazing stories once again sir. Patrick sounds like a liability. I’m a London man but find your history fascinating.
Love and respect mate .
Patrick, how could someone come from that unit with all that experience and be so messed up? Either he was totally incompetent or he started having sympathies with the enemy. Like that long distance contact shot, maybe that was a warning shot so none would get killed?
My thought as well. Sabotage can look like incompetence if you're good at it.
"Bye-Bye" Patrick.
Yes indeed. Plus losing that battle first aid kit because it's "too heavy."
To some whimp soldiers an R1 is too heavy. But. It's your KIT.
Basil panas.mtoko stalwart. Great to hear you still with us. Mtoko 1975
Another enjoyable time listening to stories of do and dare , thanks 👍👏
Sound's like your MAG man suspected Patrick of having a bob both ways. Firing friendly warning shots and dropping off fresh medical supplies.
Glad to see you!
Yes Martin re fitness. I played rugby in Salisbury so considered myself fairly fit. Only problem was sporting fitness & army fitness were 2 different animals. Ist bush trip & walk 20 Kms with all your kit & you are stuffed. By the end of the 6 weeks you can do that 20 Kms at a jog 😂. Get back to Salisbury & sprint 50 metres on the rugby field & you are pulling oxygen 😂. As you say because us TF were doing 6 weeks in & 6 weeks out you never had a chance to get unfit
Thank You Sir
Poor Patrick. I can empathize because that's my name.
Jungle Lane was always the wake up call. I was a fanatical squash player
Cheers Martin.
I salute you my china. May your shadow never grow shorter.
Thanks for addressing my questions
One of the Americans from the RLI joined up with Hoare for the Seychelles adventure. He was wounded by a Tanzanian soldier during the coup attempt.
11 today!
Be safe out there ,greetings from Småland.
Question: I really enjoy all of your videos, you’re a great storyteller, but I’d like to ask you to describe civilian life in Rhodesia; what was society like there? How was everyday life? Perhaps you might share some anecdotes to help those of us born after the fall of the country, what it was actually like outside of the conflict?
Thank you for such interesting stories
Thank you madala most enjoyable. Regards
I was in Mudzi and Mrewa and Mtoko as well.
Great stuff
GO BOKKE!!!
I was a smoker, never touched a Cig when on call up.
Have faith in the blood of Jesus Christ alone for salvation. Nothing we do in the flesh will ever surmount what Christ did on the cross for us all..
Love your content sir, and thank you! Rhodesians Never Die
Martin I should tell you about a Task that LT.Col Darryl Van Zyl gave me to do, resulting in a whole lot of irate farmers. They were irate because we has exposed how careless they were.
I knew Basil Panas well
Now that they have all the farms and the government what do you think they will do with it? I would bet that most of the farms have returned to jungle and the cities have turned into slums! Another 10 years and they will be begging the world for food 😮
In what area were the farms getting revved and when was this?
I think just about everywhere. Rhodesia's economy was agricultural based & basically the terrs were trying to bring the economy down. Che Guevara book on guerilla Warfare says that if you can't win the fight militarily then you must make the war uneconomical for the government
Apparently the Rhodisian SAS used a full auto .22 belt fed machine gun did u ever see or use any such weapon?
Have never heard of this. But as Martin & l were Territorial soldiers we were only issued with the 7,62x51 FN/FAL & 7,62x51 machine gun (also manufactured by FN). SAS being special forces would use whatever was needed for the job. Unfortunately a, 22 doesn't have much hitting power & SAS often used the 7,62x39 RPD light machine gun. High rate of fire, good hitting power & ample supply of ammo from our enemy
@@calummackenzie1797 well apparently this was a full auto belt fed .22 usually used with a suppressor used like a hi capacity version of a hush puppy pistol for sentries etc on raids just wondered if u had encountered it
@@jasoncornell1579 makes sense. Lots of small calibre suppressed rounds. Able to keep the weapon on target & definitely take out the target
the only 22lr submachie i can think of in that era was the American 180 and it was a drum feed gun kind a mishmash of a blow back Thompson with a top drum like the Lewis or the russian Dekterev ,it was intended for a hi capacity counterstrike in police operations . produced from the end of the 60s to mid 80s .
Yep. Came across the 180
Very high rate of fire but problematic to stoppages. But if you got 30 rounds on target at 20 m was quite effective.
.not a bush weapon. More swat type but so many better weapons
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Sir.. If I may ...? Why do you refer to your rifle as an R1 and Not an FN...? Curious..?
I do know a hang of a lot of the rifles did come from S.A. under licence..!! Or perhaps I need education here..?
Cheers 🍻
FN was made in Belgium. R1 was made under license in South Africa.
Lots of USA gun enthusiasts videos on YT reviewing these rifles.
Even actual Rhodesian rifles.