Mills' Marauders - Last Stand at South Georgia 1982
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- Опубліковано 9 чер 2019
- Find out the forgotten story of how 22 Royal Marines faced down an Argentine invasion of a remote British Antarctic colony in April 1982.
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How bad is it when your only warship in an invasion force has all its guns jammed?!
When lady luck is pissed at you that's how....
Ha ha ha haaa...... Pretty bad.
Exactly what I was thinking.
Penguins .....nibbled the electrical firing mechanism ...highly trained viscious...Patriotic Penguins
it's a nightmare
My first year as conscript in the Norwegian Army we had to play opfor against 3 companys of Royal Marines, man they made quick work of us.
Just run
My grandfather spent a winter at Grytviken back around 1918. It was so grim and stressful for him that all of his hair fell out. It never grew back. He also won a Longines pocket watch in a poker game. We still have it.
That’s what 32 weeks of the hardest training of its kind in the world will do. Forge soldiers who will choose to face impossible odds and give the enemy a hiding. So thankful the Royal Marines Are British. A credit to our nation. Per Mare Per Terram.
I was an American Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne. My wife and I went to South Georgia on a cruise to Antarctica. What a tough place to fight a war. We also toasted Sir Ernest Shackelton at his grave. All the respect to the British!
That's awesome
That’s class
Ernest Shackleton was Irish 🍀
elflakeador09 whilst born in Ireland he was a British citizen although he considered himself Irish, so I guess you are correct. Not everyone born in Ireland is Irish, especially from this period of history
Soooo a handful of British marines, took on and took out 2 helicopters, a warship, while under gunfire from soldiers. All with machine guns and a couple rockets. Amazing
Joe DiGiovanni IV - Those are the sort of odds we like. See ‘Rorke’s Drift’, ‘Battle of Britain’ etc. 🇬🇧
The Argentinian Warship's guns all jammed after one shot. Coincidentally, the Argentinian Naval Mechanics school was mainly used for torturing and murdering dissidents and not training mechanics. Odd that.
British government: only make a token resistance
Lt Kieth Mills: LMAO Sod that
Unfortunately John Nott the then minister for defence was a complete wimp and had been running around like a wet hen during the invasion. By all accounts Thatcher was no better. Needed a salty old admiral to give them both some backbone.
@@bigblue6917
Think of what he could have done with more than a squad❓
You sunk my bleedin BATTLESHIP ❗ 😱😱😱😛😜😃
After the war the Argentinian Navy bought glass-bottomed boats so they could view the Argentinian air force.
yereverluvinuncleber >> Too funny; I never heard that.
@@jaybee9269 Henny Youngman: "why does the new Italian navy have glass bottom boats? So they can see the old Italian navy."
@@rrbone lol now that is funny
Absolute mad lads engaging a frigate with LMGs and AT rockets, I guess luck was on their side!
Royal Marine Commandos make their own luck..
I imagine very few similar engagements happened beforehand and not at all since. They were pretty much winning, but I guess it would have been impossible to keep fighting... resupply and reinforcement was 12k miles away.
The argentines were frakkin pathetic.
@@iamkurgan1126 yet they took the ground
@@danieltoft2116 Yeah, with superior numbers, they are like Russians! They drown you in their numbers (which only works when you truly run out of supplies, otherwise machine-guns etc. will probably carry the day) because their equipment (except rifles etc.) isn't up to snuff (note: The Russians are changing that, their newer Anti-Air-Missiles aren't crap, hell they seem better than the US-Made Patriot-System on paper and their new subs aren't bad either!)
Who will win?
A modern Corvette from the Argentine Navy
or
A Snipey boi.
XD
The ship, the ship won
im argentinian and live in mill hill london 2 years thanks to great britain democracy come back to my countrie so sometimes you have to lose to be a winner respect to both sides
The British are the best of the best
I love 🏴🇬🇧🇦🇱 , Great people !!! 👍
I lived in UK for 23 years and I never had any trouble with the British people!
It is a Great Country , lots of love from Albania 🇦🇱
Keith Mills what an absolute legend
And this ladies and gentlemen is why Her Majestys Royal Marines are the very best of the best.
Marines did well in vertally cripling a warship with small arms fire.
Argentines treated prisoners well.
Yessssssssss more Mark Felton. Dun duna na, dun duna na na, 🤠🤠🤠
Fucking legendary
Wow, these British men laid a pounding on a force that outnumbered them. Impressive.
The Argie officers found out fighting Royal Marines was a lot harder than fighting high-school girls and nuns...
Never knew about this battle, how awesome a handful of Royal Marines fought off such a large force!
The guy who fired Charlie G was Marine David COOMBES. mentioned IN despatches. He later joined the Norfolk Constabulary. In 1990 he nearly lost his life when he was stabbed attending at a Domestic dispute. Luckily made a full recovery to retire a few years ago. Never talked about his experiences on South Georgia and was universally know as YOMPER. Real nice guy.
you just have to love the British when it comes to dealing with hopeless situations. Maybe this attidude also helps them in the next few years to come.
There is a good book about this called ' Too Few too Far ' by George Thomsen, one of the Royal Marines in that battle. The book pretty much covers his assignment there, the invasion happen at the end of his assignment. Very interesting reporting of their end of the battle, they hit them above their weight and made the Argentinians pay a terrible price for the island.
The venerable Lee Enfield and Bren gun used in1982? That alone peaks my interest as a Felton Fanatic in this amazing video! Cheers!
The Lee Enfield sniper,soldiered on into the nineties with both the military as well as some police forces. It was a regular rifle,chambered in .303 British. But they were sent to the Famous London gunsmith Holland & Holland who reworked the stock,polished the bolt and trigger group and match fitted a set of optics. They are highly Collectable among Target shooters and command a high price.
I like how thorough he is. He even makes sure you know what a penguin looks like. 😂
And when it was done, wait wait, this is my favourite part: the soldiers who surrendered we treated like the brave opponents they were, and sent home. Mercy in victory.
Awesome, thank you once again for a very interesting video!
"Sod that! I'll make their eyes water"
Can you imagine being this chad?
I can royal, as can you
Old enough to remember the war as an American. Don't remember hearing or reading about the invasion of St. Georgia Is. Great historical story to be remembered.
I carried the Carl Gustav with the Royal Regiments of Canada in 1982 and have always been fascinated by this action.
The British really love their islands
we do.
As long as the inhabitants want to remain British - then that's a yes!
@@Kettenhund31 did those penguins ever consent with being under British rule?
We absolutely do. Maritime people, maritime power. Islands are the gems of the sea.
I lament the loss of the over 200 islands and islets that comprise Hong Kong. Ever since 1997, in spite of the level best efforts of the British to retain democratic liberties and human rights - largely thanks to the efforts of Sir/Lord Chris Patten the former (and last British) governor of Hong even before the handover ceremony, as he knew what the CCP was up to and that their Marxist Communist ways would degrade democratic freedoms over time, making him determined to ramp up protective legislation ahead of the British leaving; one of the heroes of Hong Kong - the Chinese regime has been subverting and flouting the 50 year SAR (Special Administrative Region) status plan agreed for the unique city.
This gives Hong Kong a sort of quasi British-Chinese system though the Chinese increasingly just pay lip-service to their side of the deal. By book or by crook, they have been undermining the SAR status for 22 years. Not even half way into the tenure of the CCP (the Communists never owned Hong Kong prior to 1997 - and their actual official integration of the city fully into the P.R. of China will only be in 2047; officially, anyway. Unofficially? Obviously the nightmare has been unfolding slowly but surely since 1997. Britain did what it could for Hong Kong but I greatly pity the many loyalists to the UK trapped by the Communist regime.
What has been happening is heartbreaking and it is too often brushed away by the leftist mainstream media who tacitly turn a blind eye to the plight of the Hong Kongers. Millions of whom doubtlessly preferred the British government and especially the late stage British era of rule in HK where the British in the city were more liberal rather than imperial, as time passed.
Around the same time the Falklands War transpired, the British also faced a CCP determined to either take HK by force if denied their technical illegitimate claim by 1997 later on if denied, or one considering completely shutting off the water supplies from the New Territories and in turn from mainland China. The UN had been worked around, tricked and manipulated in this direction by the Chinese since the 1970's at least if not earlier.
The CCP had to agree to the SAR status - and clauses/rules - which covered British Hong Kong as well as Portuguese Macau. However, they've wasted no time in arresting protesters, disappearing dissenting voices, using violence and intimidation, bogus charges and imprisonments, deportations to the mainland and instilling a police state environment. Multiple protests, some being led by students who love the UK and love the British generally, have hit the streets of Hong Kong. They are sharply looking for where the CCP are trying to sneak in oppressive powers and protesting them furiously. The CCP have been very sneaky in trying to subvert the rules. The sort of de facto liberating amnesty facilitated by the SAR status, has irritated the Chinese whom agreed to it to avoid conflict with NATO. Yet day by day, the situation has been deteriorating.
The CCP propaganda machine calls the protests ''undemocratic'' and ''traitorous'', with intense propaganda levelled at the young generations coming through. They bring often rude and poorly behaved mainland Chinese into the city to demographically replace and displace the native Hong Kongers, and they bombard the city with the state media narrative on the history of Hong Kong, rewriting history to their Communist agenda.
Even today - and I do mean literally today 10th June 2019 - there are vast protests by the people of Hong Kong, against the CCP's extradition plans.
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at least the media is actually paying more attention to this now; still not nearly enough.
If it is this bad in 2019, I think by 2047 it'll be a disaster.
1997 was bad enough.
Kettenhund31
I’d say those penguins surely did and still do today. God Save the Queen🇬🇧
Good work by Royal Marines in their target selection on the corvette; bridge, exocet launcher, main gun elevator, ect. Gustav is also an excellent support weapon.
I thought South Georgia was just above North Florida, thank goodness for Mark Felton.
Who thumbs down Mark Felton videos? Must be displeased Argentines.
I remember watching news stories of the Falkland war back in the day. It was with excitement and dread as the news kept updates coming as the flotilla from Britain slowly approached. As a Canadian I remember our government offering to help but England basically told its allies "we got this" even though there was definitely a scramble to put together an adequate force to deal with this. Some interesting stories about retired and civilian ships being pressed into service. And a cool story about an Argentine money printing press that Mark might perhaps consider making a film about
everytime you upload makes me learn about events or topics that I have never even thought happened, thank you so much!
Well done lads - very proud of you. Our Royal Marines always give a good account of themselves!
During US Army ROTC Advance Camp in 1986, my class had the opportunity to listen to the Argentine Commander of the Falklands War. He was an IDIOT! Even as a cadet, listening to him, he made mistake after mistake. The learning lessons were numerous. I only wish we had had the opportunity to have Lt Mill speak to us. It is always good to listen to those who loose the battles to learn from their mistakes, however, it is also thrilling to listen to the winners and how their tactics helped them to win the battle.
Brits are the best damned soldiers I ever fought with. I big "Hooah" to you guys!
Bravo! Thank you For the history lesson this morning! None better!
"The problem was Argentina"
Jee, what a surprise.
This has become my favorite UA-cam channel.
Absolutely love your videos they are always different and very educational, keep up the good work.
You're never gonna run out of battles to document in this lovely world of ours.
Thank you Mark. My 8 year old son & I absolutely love your channel!
So factual, interesting & always address & clarify any grey area where things get exaggerated with time. It would be fun to see you do a collaboration with The History Guy. He is another favourite of ours.
Keep up the amazing videos 👍
Argentinean naval gunnery makes the Italian Navy in WWII look good!
Please do more videos about the Falklands War! There are some incredible stories about the Chilean support to Great Britain
Tomás they need to do a video about our good friends across the channel, a fellow NATO member, selling the argies exocet anti ship missiles🙄🙄 gotta love the french🙄🙄
I visited South Georgia soon after it was taken back from the Argentinians.Had a look at the helicopter the marines shot down , it was like a culindar the fuselage was peppered with bullet holes. I'm amazed anyone survived.
I remember muddled reports about South Georgia on UK TV, back in 1982. It didn’t seem serious, until the Falklands invasion took place shortly afterwards....taking all the media attention. I didn’t realise, therefore, that there was real bloodshed on SG. Thanks, Mark, for bringing it to our attention. 👍
A response I'd have expected from the Royal Marines. Best in the world.
I love these videos on lesser known battles and incidents, which the general public has forgotten about.
Good work and keep 'em coming!
4:30 Damn. If only we had known the British still had Bren guns we would have never invaded.
We still used them en masse.
Very instructive - what well handled platoon-level arms can do to a warship if it lets itself get in range. A very expensive and sophisticated Exocet missile launcher taken out by a hand-held weapon, among other things, and the warship driven of by small-arms fire.
Potted military history of South Georgia 1982...brilliant.
Part two please!
Engaging a frigate with small arms fire... and it was moderately effective at that
Well researched, informative, interesting, with no waffle or padding. Perfect.
Westland Wessex XP142 "Humphrey", the only survivor of the recapture, is now kept in the FAA Museum Reserve at Cobham Hall. I've met one of the RM Commandos who flew on Humphrey during the mission. Now a recruiter, he retires in a couple of months. South Georgia was the only instance ever in history of a submarine being defeated by a helicopter. You can still see the holes in Humphrey from the Mirage attack later on.
That is the coolest thing ever. Men with rifles defeating a warship.
Oh Im getting all giddy. Can hardly wait for the next video on this:D
the british royal marine commandos would make mincemeat of most other countries "special forces"
modest, professional men.
I've done me some time aboard working with a Para at the dusk end of his life. He'd briefly told us some stories about his time in service in The Fauklands. He also backed up what they say about old soldiers. They still kick ass with the best of them. Hats off.
Thank you so much for doing this. I believe it is the moment Argentina must have known they stood very little chance of holding the Islands.
I would like to know your sources for this video. The book ‘Operation Paraquat’ also seems to give a pretty good account of both this battle and that to recapture the Island. It is simply not recognised how important both actions were in determining the outcome of this war.
I have always been struck by the amazing professionalism of Lieutenant Mills who seemed to understand the political situation, international law, the need for a determined defence to underscore the British claim, and most importantly, when exactly to stop the action in order to protect his own men.
If I remember correctly, Lieutenant Mills was only 23 at the time I and in the interview of him that I saw when he was still in Bolivia he was clearly of the opinion that he and his men had just been doing their job, nothing more nothing less - incredible.
Amazing video as always. I'll say it again and I'll say it again, you really should consider a full length documentary!
With your skills surely it will be up there with series such as World At War & The Great War.
Can't wait to hear about the Harriers, thanks Mark!
Nothing but pride !!!! ... 🇬🇧❤️💪🏻
Not forgotten Lads, ever, BZ! Great Job!
This channel never dissapoints!
Lt Mills was a man who did his duty - he engaged the enemy and did so until he was almost out of ammo when he considered he had fulfilled his duty and ordered the cease fire...
Once again, Mark, a great video and i look forward to seeing more of these ones on the Falklands War - also, I did laugh when you showed footage of the island locals
Liked before watching the video, this is a well researched and well put together video thanks mark
Anas yahaya
As always
Great video. They don't teach history like this anymore.
Great story, I would love to hear interviews from the Royal Marines or even the Argie Marines...…………………………..
There is a documentary about it somewhere, where the british sniper is interviewed. Can't remember where I saw it, as it was several years ago, but it is out there.
Mark this is a great story, thanks for this production, i read the story every few years! Mills was given the nickname "Fairly Famous" Mills after this dramatic contact. He and the section deserve the praise they got.
Have you had a look at the 'Britain's Small Wars' website? I just checked and it is still online and still being updated. Great website. A historical record. Lots of potential ideas on there for your short stories perhaps.
I presume you're talking about this one, Nick? britains-smallwars.com/
Mr. Felton ! Sir you are an extrodinary individual indeed. over many years of narrator led specials & so on. There a handful of narrators I hold in the highest esteem that I've , hey ! that's so & so !!! .when I first heard your voice, I felt whoa ! if it was possible I could listen to you hours on end.. it would Never Be Boring@ all. am always looking for your subjects. Thank You Sir! Very Much !!!
"Too few, Too Far" is a little short but it's a great read, well worth buying..
Warships no match for our commandos. True Britains 🇬🇧
You find the most amazing stories to tell Mark! I really love what you do here, well done!
I love these small vignettes of lesser known actions.
Killin' it as usual. Thanks for another excellent video Mark.
Your videos are always awsome - I've got a plate of hot crumpets and now I'm gonna sit back and enjoy!
*South Georgia Citizens
*Penguins
That made me laugh great video though
Genesis Fradejas same i had a big laugh to 😂
They are very polite.
@@captain0080 must be Canadian Penguins then :)
On a side note, I am always impressed by the amount of building construction and materials transported to these isolated, inhospitable islands. It must have taken a lot of work to do that in the early part of the century.
As an Englishman i can safely say there was a grin on every marines face while this was happening.
From what I can remember about South Georgia, there was an unfortunate contact between the SAS and SBS. Not sure if anyone was reported as injured from that encounter. Weather so bad no one could see who was what !
As always very informative and very well presented video.
As always, excellent video! I hope the recapture video is next. What a cliffhanger!
Thanks for yet another really interesting video!
FNFAL vs FNFAL!
I was 16 watching this news on TV. I knew it wouldn’t stand🇬🇧👍🏻👍🏻. What was Argentina thinking???
Interesting to see a shooting match between a Corvette and a Commando with a converted WW2 Lee Enfield .303 sniper rifle.....a touch of the David and Goliaths methinks.....:)
We need A story on that Submarine shown at last, ( ending) and Bull of Scapa flow too !!!
As far as I remember the damage to the submarine was due to it being attacked by the RN's Wasp helicopters firing anti-ship missiles at it. First time the missiles had been used in a conflict and it was hit with the first missile fired. The problem was the outer skin of the conning tower was fibreglass so it took several missiles to do any real damage.
aaron alva well is a very sad story. That submarine was making a mission when it was discovered by the british. A helicopter shooted a missil that hits in the top and the crew could not submerge so it was captured. When the british captured all the crew they tried to sunk the vessel. One argentinian officer was killed accidentaly by a british soilder during the attempt to sunk the submarine. The argentinian was buried with honors in the island. As far as i know every year it recieves the respects of the british
@@giuliannochiarelli151 I believe the Argentine Petty Officer was shot as a deliberate act, whilst attempting to set the "scuttle charges" on the boat; a brave sailor, nonetheless. The submarine was towed out to sea and sunk, as the ordnance, on-board was unstable. I continue to hope for better relations, between our 2 nations.
@@bigblue6917 If I remember right,the sub was called the Santa Fe and was also hit with a Law66 and put out of action for good.
Excellent. Informative and well produced. Thank you.
Great video! Keep up the good mark!
I love History especially when it's presented with real facts of things that you don't normally hear about
Like the limeys say :
"Jolly good show chap"
The retaking of South Georgia is just as epic - make vid Mark!!!!!!
Excellent presentation thank you
Cannot really just comment this film. Of course it is brilliant, but so is every Mark Felton Production that I have ever come across. Please keep up the good work, for us, many (if not all) of us are longing to learn more about - virtually - everything regarding history.
Hans Stromberg
When I got the notification, I had a picture of a last stand in Valdosta for a moment. Very interesting video!
Great video, thanks mark !
On taking in the Marines, the Argentines discovered one Marine with a couple of axes in his jacket and the whole place highly booby trapped-the tiny detachment of Royals were not messing around.
Interesting vid. One thing; Leith is pronounced 'leeth', not 'laith'. It was named after the Scottish port.
I noticed that as well.
OH OH! I may have learned something.
I noticed that too! Especially having lived in Leith, Edinburgh as a wee bairn.
If it was a movie, a military expert reaction would be like: It's not realistic.