I learned the story of Sgt. Reckless in Boot Camp in 1976 and stood at her statue in Camp Pendleton before I went overseas that winter. She was the pride of all Women Marines when I was there.
Steven My dad was a Marine 36-66. He and I wound dig worms at the Camp Pendleton stables when we were going fishing in the hospital lake. One time dad pointed out Reckless and told me about her career. (Dad served in Korea 53-54). She was the last surviving Marine war horse. Thanks, Dad, for teaching me how to shoot on a single shot 22 bolt action rifle, tie a hook on a line w a figure 8 knot, how to correctly saddle a horse and to love our country. Thank you for your service Steven. God bless you and your family.
The average mule is much more intelligent and hardy than the average horse so it was far more useful when it came to moving heavy items like ammunition up Italian mountain trails in nasty weather. If available in sufficient numbers, there is only one other animal that can compete with it. They are called adult male humans in top physical condition.
Elephants were both working animals and mascots during WWII, in the jungles of Myanmar(Burma). The Stilwel Road that the Allies build from India to China accross very hostile region used elephants belonging to the Burma Teak Company. The exploits of these semi wild elephants, who fought for the Allies carrying heavy military equipment,ammunition and building roads, are in the book, "Elephant Bill". I suggest THG do a story on this forgotten piece of war history.
My father was aboard an LST in WWII and I remember him often sharing tales of the crew's pet monkey. Someone bought him when the ship was temporarily on a South Pacific island... He said it often had the rule of the ship and seemed to answer to "Captain" although, not surprisingly, LST 181's real captain didn't think much of the name being assigned the monkey. I think Josh nails it on the theory of offering compassion in a setting where brutality and human suffering is the norm.
My late father in law was an LST driver during WWII and I wish that his memories had included something more positive like an animal mascot. It might have given him something positive to remember during that horrific time.
@@vlmellody51 Just so you know, they weren't all positive memories. In Evansville, IN the last remaining WWII warship is docked, an LST. My parents (both WWII Navy vets, btw) toured the boat a few years ago and dad told several stories of the battle of Leyte Gulf. They were struck by a kamikaze while hauling av gas in barrels below deck. The lost many of the crew. Dad shared the story, pointed to a spot near the bow where he said, something like, "Johnson was on fire, that's where he jumped overboard..." and then went totally silent as the mental video was obviously playing in his mind. Tough stuff. Both Mom and Dad are at rest now in the military cemetery near Woodstock, GA., but I'll always remember that day on the LST.
@@richardmourdock2719 I know that they're not all happy memories; I just wanted him to have at least some. His PTSD ultimately contributed to his death.
Sgt. Reckless.....ate everything. Most of what you mentioned that she ate would kill most horses. Back in my teenage years, we had a horse that would eat things she wasn't suppose to. Never bothered her a bit either. The vet was shocked when we mentioned she drank beer and ate cucumbers, because both will make you burp. Horse can't burp!
I have been blessed to have never seen live combat . . . and I am so grateful. Hats off to all who have served this country in time of war. My imagination is more than sufficient to confirm that war is, truly, hell. I've known many a man that went off to war and came back a different person.
SGT Reckless: I was on active duty as a young Marine at Camp Pendleton in 1968. As soon as I saw the cover picture of this episode I knew the horse was Reckless. As for the recoilless rifle, I know the Marines were still using it in Vietnam. A small light armored vehicle called the "Ontos" had six (if my memory is correct) recoilless rifle tubes mounted on it. They were used with great effect during the battle for Hue during the Tet Offensive. I have always wondered why that weapon system was retired. Semper Fi, Sergeant Reckless, from fellow Marine Sergeant Payne.
I enjoyed this podcast so much and I owe my clean kitchen to you Mr History Guy and Son I learn so much from your videos and won't watch them unless I can see it. Then I forget to go back.
The remark about Radio being dicey during WW2 is accurate. The Germans learned to pick up on the cancelling frequency of our Super Heterodyne radio, and center their Artillery on that signal!
Don't underestimate how much an animal might understand. One story I remember was after the American Civil War former Confederate general Nathan Forrest was discussing selling some property or something with some guys and they just so happened to be wearing blue coats. Forest's old horse saw them and went berserk, kicked her way out of the stable, jumped the fence and charged at them. Nathan had to grab her by the head and speak softly to her to calm her down. Horses have co-evolved with us since we first domesticated them in the west Asian steps. And dogs have been with us even longer
You do a great job and I love your content. I have a request. I’m not sure if you have covered this little bit of history because I couldn’t find it in your video list so forgive me if I missed it. Could you do a video, if there is enough interesting info, on HNLMS Abraham Crijnssen? It was a Royal Netherlands mine sweeper that evaded the Japanese and escaped to Australia during WW2 while disguising itself as an island? Thought that might be a cool quirky little bit of history that definitely deserves to be remembered. Thank you sir.
@@TheHistoryGuyChannel Thanks, I hadn't seen that article. I have been with you since about 250K subscribers I think. I recommend you to anyone I am talking to, I love your presentation. Oh and your penchant for stories about dogs, pirates, and riots!
the rugged terrain of Italy is part of the reason the Romans relied on Mules to support their Legions (and the troops themselves carrying a lot of their own gear), rather than rely on animal drawn carts for everything. even after they got into less rugged terrain they continued to use them since they could move faster than carts, making them more able to keep up during a forced march.
I stopped in White River, Ontario on a Lake Superior Circle Tour. There is a statue dedicated to the bear that inspired Winnie the Pooh. The plaque next to the statue has a theory the Pooh came from a "Pooh" sound the bear would make occasionally.
Lol I play Pooh sticks with my 3 year old daughter by, what we call, the troll bridge. Reminds me of the little bridge they use. Always think of Eeyore floating by lol
I love the channel but when The History Guy said that sometimes the animals "willingly" sacrificed their lives I take issue with this statement. These animals did not "willingly" sacrifice themselves for humanity, humanity willingly sacrificed them for humans.
For the vast majority I agree. There have been many military animals, mostly dogs and some horses, that have blocked the handlers from mines, bombs, and bullets.
As far as giving lions whiskey, all cats, being obligate carnivores, have weak livers (compared to humans, anyway) and as such should not be given alcohol, chocolate, coffee, or any sort of bulb vegetable (onions, garlic, shallots, etc.) just for starters.
Dee - all of the episodes in this podcast are available here in the typical format. Tortoise: ua-cam.com/video/1tyJniqvqeg/v-deo.html Horse: ua-cam.com/video/w3PekI7QzcE/v-deo.html Bear: ua-cam.com/video/hZgyDPhfipA/v-deo.html
Well, yeah, we anthropomorphize other species to serve as a mirror of our emotions. Yet, as children, we tend to take them as they are. When my poor mother ordered me to squash a carpenter ant that was making its way across the kitchen floor, I froze. "But Ma, I don't know what it's experiencing!" I replied in distress. Okay, I was a nerdy child. But she never asked again 😄
You have the choice to not listen, or, you could be doing some other activity while you listen. Gratitude for the free work of another, put out there for the public edification, is a much more reasoned and grateful response than whinging and belly-aching about a service provided that is up to you to indulge in at your own convenience, or not., Too much coffee, or are you perhaps in need of a Snickers, or a Brisk? ;) Apologies if you don't get the references. I hope you find the rest of your day more to your liking. Cheers :)
Today's vocabulary word is..... *Solipsism* which Bill's comment is a fine example of 😂 🤣 Well....that word pretty much applies to internet comments in general where the only reality so many people accept is what they, and they alone, are thinking and the inexplicable belief that this "reality" must be shared!
speaking as a Army Vet the Mascot is the Bright light in a Dark space they give you warmth humor and joy as well as pride.
I learned the story of Sgt. Reckless in Boot Camp in 1976 and stood at her statue in Camp Pendleton before I went overseas that winter. She was the pride of all Women Marines when I was there.
Steven
My dad was a Marine 36-66.
He and I wound dig worms at the Camp Pendleton stables when we were going fishing in the hospital lake.
One time dad pointed out Reckless and told me about her career.
(Dad served in Korea 53-54).
She was the last surviving Marine war horse.
Thanks, Dad, for teaching me how to shoot on a single shot 22 bolt action rifle, tie a hook on a line w a figure 8 knot, how to correctly saddle a horse and to love our country.
Thank you for your service Steven.
God bless you and your family.
My Grandfather served in Italy handling mules during WWII.
He told some interesting stories of their abilities and indeed losing them in the conflict.
The average mule is much more intelligent and hardy than the average horse so it was far more useful when it came to moving heavy items like ammunition up Italian mountain trails in nasty weather.
If available in sufficient numbers, there is only one other animal that can compete
with it. They are called adult male humans in top physical condition.
I think in intelligence, the horse wins.
These pod casts sure help pass the time at work. Thanks guys!
Elephants were both working animals and mascots during WWII, in the jungles of Myanmar(Burma). The Stilwel Road that the Allies build from India to China accross very hostile region used elephants belonging to the Burma Teak Company. The exploits of these semi wild elephants, who fought for the Allies carrying heavy military equipment,ammunition and building roads, are in the book, "Elephant Bill". I suggest THG do a story on this forgotten piece of war history.
My father was aboard an LST in WWII and I remember him often sharing tales of the crew's pet monkey. Someone bought him when the ship was temporarily on a South Pacific island... He said it often had the rule of the ship and seemed to answer to "Captain" although, not surprisingly, LST 181's real captain didn't think much of the name being assigned the monkey. I think Josh nails it on the theory of offering compassion in a setting where brutality and human suffering is the norm.
My late father in law was an LST driver during WWII and I wish that his memories had included something more positive like an animal mascot. It might have given him something positive to remember during that horrific time.
@@vlmellody51 Just so you know, they weren't all positive memories. In Evansville, IN the last remaining WWII warship is docked, an LST. My parents (both WWII Navy vets, btw) toured the boat a few years ago and dad told several stories of the battle of Leyte Gulf. They were struck by a kamikaze while hauling av gas in barrels below deck. The lost many of the crew. Dad shared the story, pointed to a spot near the bow where he said, something like, "Johnson was on fire, that's where he jumped overboard..." and then went totally silent as the mental video was obviously playing in his mind. Tough stuff. Both Mom and Dad are at rest now in the military cemetery near Woodstock, GA., but I'll always remember that day on the LST.
@@richardmourdock2719 I know that they're not all happy memories; I just wanted him to have at least some. His PTSD ultimately contributed to his death.
Sergeant Reckless is a great book. Another good story is Sergeant Stubby, a decorated WW1 vet who happened to be a stray dog.
Sgt. Reckless.....ate everything. Most of what you mentioned that she ate would kill most horses. Back in my teenage years, we had a horse that would eat things she wasn't suppose to. Never bothered her a bit either. The vet was shocked when we mentioned she drank beer and ate cucumbers, because both will make you burp. Horse can't burp!
I want the record to state... Reckless is a Marine. She served as honorably as any of us.
@Jesse Estrada Semper Fi, brother!
I cannot give this enough likes! Great storytelling of some seriously interesting pieces of history.
I have been blessed to have never seen live combat . . . and I am so grateful. Hats off to all who have served this country in time of war. My imagination is more than sufficient to confirm that war is, truly, hell. I've known many a man that went off to war and came back a different person.
SGT Reckless: I was on active duty as a young Marine at Camp Pendleton in 1968. As soon as I saw the cover picture of this episode I knew the horse was Reckless. As for the recoilless rifle, I know the Marines were still using it in Vietnam. A small light armored vehicle called the "Ontos" had six (if my memory is correct) recoilless rifle tubes mounted on it. They were used with great effect during the battle for Hue during the Tet Offensive. I have always wondered why that weapon system was retired.
Semper Fi, Sergeant Reckless, from fellow Marine Sergeant Payne.
Great stuff. Thankyou so much for that.
I enjoyed this podcast so much and I owe my clean kitchen to you
Mr History Guy and Son
I learn so much from your videos and won't watch them unless I can see it. Then I forget to go back.
The remark about Radio being dicey during WW2 is accurate. The Germans learned to pick up on the cancelling frequency of our Super Heterodyne radio, and center their Artillery on that signal!
Don't underestimate how much an animal might understand.
One story I remember was after the American Civil War former Confederate general Nathan Forrest was discussing selling some property or something with some guys and they just so happened to be wearing blue coats.
Forest's old horse saw them and went berserk, kicked her way out of the stable, jumped the fence and charged at them. Nathan had to grab her by the head and speak softly to her to calm her down.
Horses have co-evolved with us since we first domesticated them in the west Asian steps. And dogs have been with us even longer
You do a great job and I love your content. I have a request. I’m not sure if you have covered this little bit of history because I couldn’t find it in your video list so forgive me if I missed it. Could you do a video, if there is enough interesting info, on HNLMS Abraham Crijnssen? It was a Royal Netherlands mine sweeper that evaded the Japanese and escaped to Australia during WW2 while disguising itself as an island? Thought that might be a cool quirky little bit of history that definitely deserves to be remembered. Thank you sir.
Pretty sure he already did that one. Or maybe it was on Today I Found Out
@@brandonford8092 it was a part of the Australian troops on new Britain island and the other island on both channels. I don't remember which videos
I don't think I ever knew your name was Lance? Jeez that makes you even cooler! Keep up the good work.
www.dailyherald.com/article/20190609/news/306099999
@@TheHistoryGuyChannel Thanks, I hadn't seen that article. I have been with you since about 250K subscribers I think. I recommend you to anyone I am talking to, I love your presentation. Oh and your penchant for stories about dogs, pirates, and riots!
the rugged terrain of Italy is part of the reason the Romans relied on Mules to support their Legions (and the troops themselves carrying a lot of their own gear), rather than rely on animal drawn carts for everything. even after they got into less rugged terrain they continued to use them since they could move faster than carts, making them more able to keep up during a forced march.
I stopped in White River, Ontario on a Lake Superior Circle Tour. There is a statue dedicated to the bear that inspired Winnie the Pooh.
The plaque next to the statue has a theory the Pooh came from a "Pooh" sound the bear would make occasionally.
Lol I play Pooh sticks with my 3 year old daughter by, what we call, the troll bridge. Reminds me of the little bridge they use. Always think of Eeyore floating by lol
Holy ads History guy, I get it's a long vid but being a podcast I listen these without being right by my phone while feeding my baby or whatever
T he history guy is the most fun and informative
I recall Christopher Milne also ran a book store for many years in his later life.
Expected pirates...y'know, cuz parrots and monkeys.
Great stories, History Guy and Jr.!
I love your youtube videos and this is one of the best
Young man you are an awesome narrator
Great stories guys
Good intro., Number One History Son.
I love the channel but when The History Guy said that sometimes the animals "willingly" sacrificed their lives I take issue with this statement. These animals did not "willingly" sacrifice themselves for humanity, humanity willingly sacrificed them for humans.
For the vast majority I agree. There have been many military animals, mostly dogs and some horses, that have blocked the handlers from mines, bombs, and bullets.
I realize this is from a podcast, but it wouldn't hurt to add a photo of each animal for the UA-cam videos.
Saw all the little yellow bars and Noped my way out
I wonder what Sergeant Reckless' favorite color of crayon to eat was?
The San Diego Chicken 🐔 vs 🐃🐂
All Hail Bevo XV, long may he reign...
Hearing the one about the bear made think of smokey the bear would love to hear you do one on him
Smokey the Bear liked this episode on the campaign hat! ua-cam.com/video/vihhRvKGuK4/v-deo.html
Please tell the mule story from Italy!
Very interesting and entertaining! FYI: corps is pronounced core.
I'd like to see you compare Mozart and Alma Deutscher
Hey Playboy 👋, Barry Bonds stole Timothy! Dang Pirates!
I'd like an episode on mine sniffing rats
Hi!
Pirates !
Most of the story of Winnie is well known in Canada, if for no other reason than because of, well, this:
ua-cam.com/video/MlA6oEs3C18/v-deo.html
War Eagle
SHOULD DO AN EPISODE ON THE ,DICKENS MEDAL , WINNERS ALL TRUE STORY S THANKS .
As far as giving lions whiskey, all cats, being obligate carnivores, have weak livers (compared to humans, anyway) and as such should not be given alcohol, chocolate, coffee, or any sort of bulb vegetable (onions, garlic, shallots, etc.) just for starters.
Who is going to watch a video with FOURTEEN ads?? That’s an ad about every 3 minutes! Not me!
I ❤️ the history guy but, I need visuals. Sorry. 😒
Dee - all of the episodes in this podcast are available here in the typical format.
Tortoise: ua-cam.com/video/1tyJniqvqeg/v-deo.html
Horse: ua-cam.com/video/w3PekI7QzcE/v-deo.html
Bear: ua-cam.com/video/hZgyDPhfipA/v-deo.html
Well, yeah, we anthropomorphize other species to serve as a mirror of our emotions. Yet, as children, we tend to take them as they are. When my poor mother ordered me to squash a carpenter ant that was making its way across the kitchen floor, I froze. "But Ma, I don't know what it's experiencing!" I replied in distress. Okay, I was a nerdy child. But she never asked again 😄
You sound like your Daddy
Sardinea, where John West gets his best products.
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I don’t like podcasts on UA-cam! 😡😡👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼
complain to Susan
Go see the manager, Karen
I don’t either but for The History Guy I give it a pass.
You have the choice to not listen, or, you could be doing some other activity while you listen. Gratitude for the free work of another, put out there for the public edification, is a much more reasoned and grateful response than whinging and belly-aching about a service provided that is up to you to indulge in at your own convenience, or not., Too much coffee, or are you perhaps in need of a Snickers, or a Brisk? ;) Apologies if you don't get the references. I hope you find the rest of your day more to your liking. Cheers :)
Today's vocabulary word is..... *Solipsism* which Bill's comment is a fine example of 😂 🤣 Well....that word pretty much applies to internet comments in general where the only reality so many people accept is what they, and they alone, are thinking and the inexplicable belief that this "reality" must be shared!