"Absolute nonsense!" Nigel Farage debunks revisionist history on WW1 - BQ #4
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- Опубліковано 16 січ 2020
- After the film 1917's release, WW1 buff Nigel Farage tells extraordinary stories of courage from WW1 and reviews the film. The Sun's Steven Edginton asks why WW1 is still relevant to today, and whether Britain should be proud of its past.
Sam Mendes' film, what part of WW1 Nigel Farage carries with him every day and a deep look into British military history, this episode of Burning Questions reveals the Brexit Party leader's take on the Great War.
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Hero’s ‘ain’t rock stars, sportsmen, movie actors or politicians. A hero is a person who stares fear in the face and gets on with it.
@@evan2173 Like Hitler & Churchill
Also a hero is one who stands not in fear of 80% chance of being shot. But for fear of being called a coward
@@brianboru62 That is literally the dumbest thing I've ever heard.
Fool.
caberfeigh396 hero is climbing out of a trench running across a field being bombarded with artillery rounds into a swarm of machine gun fire while everyone of you falls and keep going until you free the world
At 11:15 he tells of an interview. A soldier was asked what he did before going over the top 6 times. He said that he prayed to God: "Help me behave like a man."
Whether you believe there is a God or not....it certainly helps to have a Higher Power to turn to when facing eternity. You Progressives who feel a sense of freedom not being constrained by Faith in an ethereal being will face the moment someday irrevocably, and it will be a lonely horrible feeling for you.
@@edwardsmith5650 Whether people believe or not, culture and the unconscious indicate a strong and firm belief even if its denied, and the individual is faced with duality of thought over a period of hardship. In the soldiers case, it is sheer brilliance, you literally bow down to fate and hope you make the best decisions possible, because they will ultimately affect your and possibly the nation's well being :).
Oh man, what a story--six times over the suicide wall. I hope that soldier bought a lottery ticket when he came back.
And God's answer was : "Those who swing the sword - will be killed by the sword" !
@@aswqwsax Stop trying to silence people you don't agree with. Instead, make an intelligent point - if you can...
I'm 19. When I was watching the movie I was thinking it could have been me on those stretchers or dead or alive but suffering so much, had I been born 100 years earlier. It really put my life into perspective and how lucky I am.
They got used to it, men have been designed for combat since ancient times. Fighting side by side.
It was the heavy artillery, (gas attacks) machine gun fire & snipers that brought terror among the infantry.
Shell Shock wasn't even considered to be an effective reason to remove front line fighting men.
The miserable life of the trenches would have made the common suffering among your comrades form almost a brotherhood.
Which is why they would be the ones carrying you if you were wounded.
They had a good time, although extremely stressful
Good luck son.
yes, and if you survived that, you would likely die of spanish flu, many of the healthiest were affected, if you survived that you likely would be pushed into ww2 .not a good time to be a young man.
@@MrSeekerOfPeace You haven't read much from the soldiers own accounts in those trenches. That much is certain. Almost to a man, the brotherhood would form and be wiped out on an afternoon and that repeated itself over and over.
@@Tyrfingr ok Liberal
This is an interview... not an attack on the person of Nigel Farage. What a pleasant change! :)
It's not the BBC so that helps
@Boredpersons55 you give Fascists a bit too broad of a definition. For one who's had good friends in rightwing Youth groups and leftwing youth groups, I can safely tell you without me hopefully being labeled as a politically concerned bloke with a red dot sight aimed at his head, that this is low IQ conversations, it becomes so damp to talk to people when they throw around buzz words in their arguments.
Politics will go nowhere if we keep treating it as a romantic and harmless way of waging war. It has become harmful so now we should negotiate for everyones wellbeing.
@Boredpersons55 deplatforming is the essence of fascism
That's because the interview isn't about his career... which is hard not to criticize
@Boredpersons55 How is it that kids today can come up with such deep, self aware, analytical thoughts! Your parents can be proud of you kiddo!
My grandad and his two brothers went over in 1914 in the Liverpool Scots. My Great Uncle died of wounds in 1917 following a german counter attack after the Battle of Cambrai. My Dad was named after him. When in France, if I can, I still try and get to my Great Uncle's grave in Picardie. I've taken my young kids to visit him also, to learn and remember.
macnadoodle May God bless his soul my Great great grandfather fought in ww1 with the Canadian army and was at Vimy Ridge 🇨🇦🇬🇧💪🏻
...and that Great Uncle took a piece of metal in the body for the likes of you...What an achievement...
God bless your Grandad and his brothers. Proud of em all. 👌
My great grandfather died at Gallipoli. He was only there 24 hours. He left behind 4 sons. RIP Henry Brady🇬🇧
@@charlesmartel6570 Such a tragic waste of young men's lives. Every listened to the song, Fresh Fields of France? Sums up the total futility of war. God bless your Grandad. 🙏
Every town in New Zealand has a WW1 memorial that war effected the whole country
True. Especially battle of gallipoli
Shouldn't have fought wars for your overlords like the mindless expendable sacrifice cattle you are.
@@LoLMasterManiac on one hand, yes, on the other hand, they were fighting for what they thought was a good cause.
Oh wait I just saw your name bahahahha
I lived in NZ for a few years. I remembered them being all over ANZAC this and that. Wanganui had so many for such a small town. It’s nice to see that coming from the 🇺🇸 where we have a ton
@@LoLMasterManiac My great grand fathers first posting was in Samoa with the NZSE, so the Germans were as much a treat to us in the Pacific as in Europe .Dont forget the Kaiser put Lenin in power in Russia.
Brilliant interview. A multi-dimensional character, is Nigel. And he's right - we have to be very careful judging history thru a 21st century lens. Cheers from Downunder.
Raw Prawn history should be judged by its own standards of the time.
Indeed. And as Mr. Farage pointed out, people of 100 years ago wouldn't have thought too highly of some of the things going on today.
...an why is it a brilliant interview?
@Jack Holly wrong uses of ellipsis...
Raw Prawn and another cheer from downunder. Leftist revisionist history is sickening. Knowingly twisting what has been recorded to promote something else, of itself doesn’t seem to make pause on their cause. If you have to lie about it, what’s the point of it.
In the nine years I served with the British Army my proudest moment was standing in the honor guard at the Chelsea Pensioners Home.
My Grandad, worked on a farm and so was exempt from serving in WW1. His father said if he volunteered he would be disinherited. One morning he was working the fields, and as the sun came up a column of infantry came marching down the road.
They were still marching past as the sun set.
Next day he volunteered.
He survived the war but was badly wounded and invalided out of the army.
A true hero.
Heroes grow food too.
Exempt but still joined anyway. Definitely a hero.
@@dooby6400 With you on that!
You didn't say whether he was disinherited or if he was accepted back. Your grandfather's story would make a nice movie.
Hope he was disinherited for deserting his family and for his lack of brains.
It is crazy to think about just normal people younger than me (21 ) were in trenches fighting blows my mind and I have the upmost respect for any world war veteran absolute best people ever to live
Daniel Smith yes I'm 20 and I think the same as well. I am reading a book about the Dam Busters at the moment and they had an average age of about 21. I couldn't even imagine at my age being a gunner or a bombardier.
@@alanchapman2768 they couldnt imagine too, and now they are dead
Daniel Smith my great granddad signed up aged 14 to enter the First World War by stealing his older brother’s papers. I was an extra on War Horse and my god, you could really get a tiny sliver of the feeling of it. Very intense. So much of the very best pool of DNA lost to two hideous wars. These people are the likes of we will never see again.
Daniel Smith
It would be respectful to spell utmost correctly.
Some Guy 😱how dare you!
I used to dislike Farage, my mind was once poisoned by the words of Remainers, but since I started to actually listen to him in interviews such as this, my mind has changed, he is a nice chap, loves Britain, I like him, he has a lot to say and I find myself agreeing with him, Britain IS a great country.
Same! I think it goes to show you how the mainstream media brainwash you.
I totally agree with you. The people that despise him have clearly not ever really listened to what he has to say.
I really don’t understand why any country would would want to give everything away to the EU. But its good to see even France is becoming sceptical.
@@marcandsebe When he compared Afghanistan and Dunkirk and said that the Brits destroy all equipment there, I imediately lose it. Like he should atleast do some research before making a statement so that it didnt sound so dumb.
But he is still a self serving wanker.
I will never apologise or be made to feel ashamed about my country and it’s history. I’m a tad embarrassed right now with the state of things but I’m hopeful it will get better. I’m forever proud to be British/English and I will teach my sons to be the same. 🥰🇬🇧🙌
John wayne bit much dude lol. Chill out 👍🏻
Good at least someone does.
@John wayne john wayne, if you knew your history you'd know that europe had been invaded, attacked, looted for slaves and riches, centuries before european colonialism. and these invaders were all from the continent of asia. we didn't start the fire
Sure, keep selling opium if that’s what makes you proud. I am fully aware that my home country (China) doesn’t have the best record but glorifying an empire that had caused destructions of many other cultures is pretty bad if you ask me.
@@TheBlackfall234 The british empire was a colonial republic based entirely on trading outposts, as were the dutch, portuguese, french and Spanish. Originally was never for the purpose of dominion over a foreign nation just simply trade. Slavery existed in north and central Africa long before the export of slaves to the southern states and so called west indies. Of course there are exploiters and takers in any culture in the ascendancy. The British were not the first or the worst or likely to be the last empire. The 'commonwealth' has held together and continues in peace and prosperity.
Good interview, you can see he's very passionate about the history of his country.
For sure WORLD War I didn't impact nobody else than UK or maybe I should narrow it even more and say "England"!
Today, England, Germany and France are occupied by a Globalist Military Occupation Force.
Berserkir Claws are trying to say that the war only affected England? Surely you aren’t serious? The French lost way more so did the Russians and Germany. It was after all a world war.
Ernst Eck yeah you better watch out I’m going to raid your home because your country is occupied by a militant group
@@twasb2000 🤔 are you been sarcastic over my sarcasms or my sarcasms flew over your head 🤔
F**k it I'm to tired for this, lets say you understand me and I understand you so we all happy 😃😃😃
My Grandfather, like countless other young lads lied about his age. Spent his 14th birthday in the trenches in France. Survived the war but was gassed & was poorly for the rest of his life.
Kevin that is a sad ending to a brave life and you are right to be so proud of him, it shines through your words. Stay proud, he deserves it.
I have a brass and copper bugle that was used on the Somme. The young man who carried it inscribed his name and 1917 with obvious pride and it is a treasure because of what it represents.
May all those gallant warriors rest in peace, love and respect. 🇬🇧
So did my grandad! Born in 1900, lied about his age, volunteered in 1914 at age 14 and was in the somme, only got sent back to England because by chance he met his Dad over there who said "this is my son and he;s only 14".
@@TheMentalblockrock I looked into the whole thing of young lads signing up under age & it looks like the Government were well aware. 'Gun fodder' is all it was, no or very little training isn't the best way to put an effective Army on the battlefield. Although we won it turned into a shambles & a shocking waste of young life.
14! 😔
God rest his brave soul. x
@Liam C he would have been 13 for much of 1914 up until his birthday, so I'm glad to help you if your maths or sarcasm is really that poor.
love him or despise him, he is a true Brit, and he is passionate about his country
Artisan It used to be, until the very vocal minority decided it wasn’t.
barbara allen Super riposte!
He’s french!
Define "true brit"....
you can't. absolute waffle
@Artisan Well, it seems that PrincessAlexis Greymyst has not answered your question. Perhaps it was a rhetorical, question... idk? But what do you think, Artisan? Is it a good or a bad thing?
American here. Just discovered Farage from his Brexit speech. What an insightful, intelligent, charismatic dude. Listening to a bunch of his interviews over the last few days ....
You probably think trump is clever though.....
@@paulgilson2347 Maybe he does. What do you think about Nigel Farage and why?
@@paullambert8701 He's an opportunist, a shill and a rabble rouser. I fundamentally dissagree with most of what he says on the EU too. It's his opinion, but unfortunately the less menatlly capable amongst us fall hook line and sinker for it without ever actually doing any research for themselves. I'd ignore him if it wasn't for the fact he's popular and therefore dangerous.
@@paulgilson2347 I stood four-square against the EU long before I had even heard of Nigel Farage.
I drew my conclusions from my own observations.
@@bingola45 Good for you but a lot of people just read the tabloids or listen to blokes down the pub and then think they know everything.
Awesome interview - my mother passed recently at 88 years of age - Pamela Joan Bartle on the 31st of August 2019 - her father and obviously my grandfather served throughout WW1 from Gallipoli and to the Western Front - after the war he traveled to South Africa to Port Elizabeth to start a new life - however the ravages of 4 years of service had affected his health terribly and he died fairly young - our family only have a few photos of him in his uniform to remind us of his service and sacrifice - we must, as a family, travel to Turkey and France to pay tribute to that selfless service - thank you Mr Farage for helping me to make that decision........
Top bloke Nigel and great to see a young man with understanding
He should be prime minister!
John Matthews he should work with boris
Jeff Stevens young man?
@@bennyy7434 His supporters are all ancient.
Hineseepthis 8 He is refering to the interviewer.
As the interview goes on a Nigel reveals his passion, he gets younger and younger and his eyes really sparkle. People with passion are priceless.
Does N.F. have a split personality. Perhaps he should have been the boss of the Quartermaster's stores.
I would enjoy a show where Farage just talks about history.
i just wish farage was history
@Philip Dawes That was unnecessarily hateful for a video about remembering history
If you say so man. I mean, I am capable of separating the topic at hand from the local politics of the person who's speaking, but you do you.
Was just thinking the same!
@@DakDarklighter that's all they have mate
My uncle died after being gassed by chlorine gas on the Somme •
He was called Harry Elsworth and he was from Todmorden in Lancashire uk 🇬🇧 •
He was taken home and he died on the kitchen table at 23 Stansfield Road , Todmorden, where I was born and brought up born in 1944 now aged 75 but not been in the Armed Forces
Brilliant Nigel Farage MEP
Geoffrey Stansfield
Namaste 🙏
And so it
Pahaliah My Guardian Angel
God Bless You All , especially Nigel Farage
OMFG my wifes from Tod and my inlaws still live there and they live at 32 stansfield street around the corner what a small world.
My grandmother had two brothers { i e my uncles} who were killed in ww 1 one brothers body was recovered and the other brother was blown away by a shell both came from Accrington maybe they were in the Accrington pals must research
Speaking Truth Unto Power god bless your Uncle Tom. We owe our lives to him and his brave comrades.💕
My great grandfathers brother was killed in France aged 19. He was buried there too.
Im 76 and when I was 6, my uncle Arthur was brought to our house by his wife , to see his sister my mum. They knew that he would soon die. He had been gassed in WWI and since that day he had terrible lung trouble and could hardly speak.I remember throughout the visit he coughed quietly into his handkerchief.He was about 55 but looked 80. He did die shortly after the visit.
Mum told me when I was 14 about him being gassed. I learned the poem'Dulce et decoram' inhis memory . My dad served in the
Royal Horse Artillary but lots of time in the trenches. When I pestered him for details he would never answer but one day he snapped at me : 'All I remember was men and horses dying in mud!'
I come from germany, i would say: we, the people, against the corrupt elite and the eu so that we can live in freedom forever😊🇩🇪🇬🇧
I fully agree. I'm quite certain that 17 year old Fritz never sat there and said. "I think I'll go declare war on Britain", or vice versa. Politicians and bankers are always the ones responsible for the death of our sons, husbands, and fathers.
@@thewatchman6074 yes when I see the poor billionaire bankers and arms dealers being forced to abstain from trying to bring about peace it makes my blood boil, thanks be to God that there are still an intrepid bunch unthinking brainwashed nutters to go and die to preserve our Democracy.
@@tea5214
WW1 was not about democracy, freedom or any of this cheap rhetorics.
Rise up my friend. The British people will have your back all the way.
@John Buckley Today the same Globalist Corporations and Banking Parasites are waging Mass Migration Warfare against ALL European Peoples Everywhere. All European nations (including America, Australia and Canada) are under threat of Migration Extinction.
1917
Feminist: I was not alowed to vote
Men: I was not alowed to live
From an American living in Korea, the greatest contribution and achievement of the British Empire is the global lingua Franca, immesurable and incomparable in its power, utility, and beauty.
Say what you like about Nigel, but this man loves his country and is a true Brit 👍🏻
Totally agree with you 👍 🇬🇧
Lynda
Lol lol lol lol Lol
Mark Lynch
Lol Lol Lol Lol Lol
Indeed he does
He loves people who can't think for themselves. You know his kids have EU passports? His wife is German. Wake up and smell the coffee!
Nigel Farage loves his country and is not ashamed of it. He's quality.
not just not ashamed, but PROUD!
He's like an excellent history teacher. I'm learning loads from this.
Dont care how much he says he loves his country. Populist mentality is why the world is the way it is right now. I care about his policies and if he actually follows through on what he said. As of now, he hasn't.
@@hiddenknowledge2012 If, by 'Populist mentality' you mean the type of person who has made efforts to understand the history of his country and is grateful for the incredible sacrifice of previous generations, without which he himself would either not be here, or else be living in a totalitarian state, then I am proud but humble Populist. But I prefer the term Patriot.
He slagged off Britain about the Iraq war, he does not believe in my country right or wrong, so it is hypocriciy for him to believe it of the past,
Nigel, a man who believes in Great Britain, about time he was a Sir.
Best Farage interview I have seen to date. Don't know how anybody can say he isn't a good man.
I knew a simple soldier boy
Who grinned at life in empty joy,
Slept soundly through the lonesome dark,
And whistled early with the lark.
In winter trenches, cowed and glum,
With crumps and lice and lack of rum,
He put a bullet through his brain.
No one spoke of him again.
You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye
Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
Sneak home and pray you'll never know
The hell where youth and laughter go.
Siegfried Sassoon.
Powerful. God bless that simple soldier boy in Heaven. 😔
Tragic but very true so many young live were lost some so young they’d barely began.
its shockingly sad but from those words it feels like he went out of this world feeling lonely and bitter
Farage should read Owen and Sassoon. It's typical of his pseudo-bloke-down-the-pub diviseness that globalist Aaron Banks pays him to sprout. You can be sure Farage and is ilk will always be well away from any war they start.
@@garsm2290 So he didn't say that the 1st world war was a horrible thing?, people like you have tunnel vision/hearing and hear and see what you want. Listen again and he recognises the sacrifice and also admires the bravery of the men that lost their lives. If he has studied World war 1 history, I'm sure he would have read Owen and Sassoon and many more historians. I'm sure people of your ilk would hide behind the sofa rather than defend your Country.
You know someone has a deep understanding of a topic when they effortlessly answer a verbal question with a coherent essay style monologue. Bravo Nigel...
I love all of Steven Edginton's interviews, even from way back before the Sun. Great interviewing style, intelligent, unobtrusive and with a range of great guests. And Nigel ?
Sir Nigel is always a star.
As a Yankee, I don't know much about Nigel. But I like what he's saying here.
Vee Cee 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
I'm a woman from Holland.And my grandmother says to me. German will come back.And they are trying again too be the leader of EU. There's a Brexit but EU have to fall.Germany wants a army from EU. And i say if you that do. There miljons of people died for nothing.
I had a beautiful feeling come over me when he mentioned the 103 year old lady being recognised with an MBE and the fact she was out there since 1921. Truly remarkable
So the year is 2024?
The Nuremberg Strangler 😂😂
Those wonderful people who 'did thier bit' long after the last bugle sounded. Glad they got her recognized.
Nice to see a different side of old Nigel. Unlike nearly everyone in the media limelight these days, there's real character in this man, and it's a lot more than skin deep too. I'd love to sit down with him over a bottle of something one afternoon and just listen to him talk. I may not always agree with Nigel, but he is a fascinating and very charming person. One of life's true gents.
Hes just a pomus public schoolboy who has never been anywhere near a bloody hard fought battle.
@@PieJesu244 My elders said "If you can't say something nice about someone, say nothing at all." Try to write like a real man.
@@mendelemochersforim wow, you big man
@@PieJesu244 After that comment, you have no credibility. Congratulations.
Well said. Nige is a legend. If he was Tory or Labour he’d have been PM. No doubt about it
We tend to call it "The Great War" here in New Zealand more than we do "WW1".🕊 In the 80's I was being raised in Paris where my mother worked at the OECD. I spent the first summer outside Paris on a horse-breeding farm. There was an elderly man there. When he found out I was a Kiwi he took my hand and thanked me with humility. He could not believe that Kiwis came from so far to fight and fall for his country France during The Great War. The peasants in Northern France still tend the graves of our fallen out of respect and thanks for their sacrifices.
In juxtaposition, I spent another summer in Hagen, West Germany doing a german course. I was in a café or alehouse and a less elderly man came up to me and asked where I was from. When I told him he bowed his head and asked for my forgiveness. Perhaps he was in the Wehrmacht or worse the SS during the second world war and he was carrying things on his conscience. What I believe is that we must have and hold a capacity for forgiveness if we want to move on as a humanity so I let him know with my body language and with love and empathy that it was alright and that I thanked him very much for his sentiment. I think he appreciated that very much, and I did too.💙
Steven Edginton has to be the best interviewer: highly knowledgeable of the topic he gently steers the interview allowing the speaker to tell his narrative. Every one of these has been highly informative and enjoyable. He will look back in years to come with justifiable pride for having interviewed some of the most influential people. Well done and thank you.
After watching this segment, i have to agree with you on Steven Edginton. I’ll have to look this guy on on other interviews. As one from the States i know nothing about this guy or the Sun mag.
@@richardbenitez7803 Richard, the Sun had a poor journalistic reputation because many years ago there was a thing called the Page 3 girl who was topless.
I think this guy could work for any serious newspaper like The Times and has changed my view of The Sun - not that I will ever buy it as I already have a subscription elsewhere.
Actually, he came across as a sycophantic little worm. A bit like a rent boy with his favourite sugar daddy.
I've always enjoyed his content.
@@paulbaumer8210 I suggest you listen to more of his interviews. Then re-examine what you think an interview should be like.
As my parents generation pass on the WW2 Generation we should be proud that they were tested and stood the test..
Remembrance Sunday is now observed much more than in the 60s..
And what about the massacre of African tribes before that? What about the imperialist agenda of the 18th Century. Proud of what? This country doesn't have a proud history, it is a history written in blood. You are a fool.
@@stephenashworth2480 Have you read about the Zulu Empire or Matetwe hord? That was blood for bloods sake.
@@stephenashworth2480 What about all the African tribes subjugating other African tribes?
@@Bennett2142 Dunno what about them? Does that make Britain great?
My grandfather in a hail of bullets had his horse shotout from under him, braking his leg.
How brave, to charge against fire.
What!? Yes the Americans helped but the British and French were the main fighters.Your just being disrespectful to the hundreds of thousands of soldiers who gave their lives for our future you disrespectful snob
@British Teeth troll
also stupid in a way...I also admire those who refused to fight...consciencist objectors
@Billy James i agree i also respect and admire conscientious objectors
@British Teeth Yes you are Troll, you have already proven that you know nothing about WWI. I am in no doubt about it, you`re a Troll.
My grandfather went in 1917, even though, being a miner, he could have been excused but when asked why he went he said he was more afraid of getting a white feather. Those being given for cowardice. How sad.
jimmy goody what a boss
This man bucks the trend, WW1 interest, Brexit, some people are born to lead, the rest of us are born to be led. It’s Saturday 1st February 2020, a momentous day in our history it’s the first day of our future, well done Mr Farage.
@@yw9113 Because THAT'S how you win people back to your side in a system where everyone can vote: by implying they shouldn't have one, by insulting their intelligence and then ridiculing their values! Bravo sir/madam!
Seriously, if it isn't already scorchingly obvious, and I'm assuming it isn't, you and those like you are the reason progressive liberality loses so God-damned always. You spend an entire campaign (or several decades) insulting a massive portion of the target demographic, and then wander around bleating,
"But how could we lose? We were so enlightened!"
@@yw9113 you sound like one of those socialist types that prop up "socialist regimes like Stalin, Lenin, Castro, Napoleon, kimJong-un & ultimately
Adolf Hitler so don't insult people with what you describe as "low intelligence" when we have learned throughout history all about socialist/communist dictators and their legacy! One waiting in the wings (but thankfully is dead in the water now) is Corbyn, thank God he's finished, along with the Labour party!
@@yw9113 Snore.
The thumbs-up charm has stood Nigel in good stead, brought us Brexit, and once more safeguarded Britain’s independent greatness.
nice to see Steven going up the journalism ranks
G dlP he’s done pretty well.. good for him
@@chihuahuadachshund4264 Yeah, I think we could all tell that he was going places since the starting days of the Politics UK channel
He has only done good interviews from my experience. He lets people talk.
Great young interviewer! Nigel as always is brilliant. This Canadian appreciates him!
This is how you conduct an interview, no attacking, and hominem, strawmen, leading questions, gotcha questions, just discussion with disagreements and room to put points across
Agreed, he's just a brilliant Interviewer, hope he gets more and bigger platforms to showcase his talent.
Nigel Farage gets a very poor show from our media, because he says the things they find uncomfortable. Normal folks like to call it the "truth" 😎🇬🇧
@@shaypadhye1969 like the remainers refusing to acknowledge the result of the referendum?
Here you go - newsflash. I didn't vote in th referendum as I wasn't sure what would be the best outcome. Only an idiot votes for what they do not know. The campaigning from both sides was nonsense. However, I assumed that as I hadn't voted then I would not be able to complain about the result. I never for a moment thought the result would be denied for nearly three years, which is utterly undemocratic and scandalous.
I await you retort with interest.
@@juniorballs6025 It's naive of you to think that a hugely complicated trading relationship can be broken down into an absolutism. Call it undemocratic, but parliament black and white voting for Brexit doesn't mean anything. The terms and conditions by which we leave the EU is what was being debated and what you call scandalous. The aforementioned is still not fully decided by the way.
@@Alex-ni2ir no deal could have been passed by the last parliament and you know that! Hamstrung by remaining politics against the will of the electorate, until the General election confirmed the mandate (once again) to leave. Of course there's nuance but this is UA-cam comments, and I wasn't speaking directly to you in any case. Do any of you watch much European parliament? It's crap.
@@juniorballs6025 No deal was just one of a handful of Brexit options, if not the more extreme. How do you come to the conclusion that the referendum option for 'leave' equates to a popular majority for a No deal Brexit? It would be undemocratic to assume as such without asking the specific question. .
@Hicky Hicky it's all the same with people like you. The devil is in the details. What kind of Brexit will be delivered? As far as the guy above me is concerned anything but a no deal brexit is not Brexit. So if Boris delivers a deal, for some that is not brexit.
Personally I'd rather have a Norway deal brexit, but again that wasn't on the ballet. Just saying "get it done" helps nobody and gives no clear direction. Not your fault of course, but it's not so black and white as your brain thinks.
My favorite Brit. Nigel Farage. Clever, well spoken and a good speaker. My kind of man. I am older than he is.
Good work Steven Edginton, many thanks from the US for the chance to hear this interview from the perspective of one of our most respected Englishmen, Nigel Farage. There's a lot here to absorb and worth watching again.
Nigel farage: proud to be British. Makes me proud to have British ancestry
So, ancestors not proud enough of the place to stick around though eh?
@@Cheeseatingjunlista I'm American, hence being proud of my ancestry
3/4 British 1/4 japanese
The Left will hate this interview.
No they won’t they’re politically aligned left not religiously
Why ? Because Farage isn't talking populist BS for once ? I found him very reasonable and watchable, less playing to a crowd and more delving into a fascinating subject with a clear and calm manner
Nah I actually enjoyed it...
Wisdom & Logic moving the goalposts are we?
The left doesnt expect anything good either from Farage or from you.
I’ll never understand how the people who say the British empire was an evil scourge are the same people who say Mao “did more good than harm”. Mao certainly did way more harm than good, but the same can’t be said for the mighty modernizing British Empire
Shlomo Bergenstein. Yes and we voluntarily dismantled the empire when attitudes changed. And remember, it was Britain that stopped the Atlantic slave trade. The problem is that the British Empire is misrepresented as being entirely brutal and immoral whereas, in reality, it made a positive contribution to the development of its colonies.
Josef K. I am not defending the British Empire, but stop trying to make people feel guilty for something they had nothing to do with - it's tiresome. I don't hear much criticism of the Bantu peoples of South Africa for enslaving San people.
Josef K Of course one should actually do some proper research, but why act like the Empire or colonization period was avoidable? Would the America’s still be wild and full of natives while the rest of the world zooms around in cars? Absolutely not. If The world wasn’t speaking English or any other European language we’d be speaking Chinese or whatever language of whatever country decided to globalize. Imperialism is the first step to globalization. You claim to have a rounded view of history yet your view is entirely one sided
I was born in the British Empire and i am proud of it. WW2 was fought with British and Empire forces.NOBODY forced these countries to fight for the british or the empire. So it could not have been that bad.And there are still 53 countries in the Commomwealth.
@Shlomo Bergenstein RUBBISH
Beautiful. They're not laughing now, are they?
Nigel Farage: “go see this film”. This should be on the poster and trailer!
That guarantees I wouldn't watch it.
@@ThePereubu1710 libtard :D
1917 was shot beautifully. Great War flick
It was a great film, but it suffers from mawkish ideals (found in too many modern war films like Saving Private Ryan), portraying enlisted men and women in today's cold, nihilistic light instead of how they actually were. If you read accounts and journals of these people, they were so much more passionate and brave about their cause than these modern films give them credit for- instead portraying them as scared and indifferent 'Vietnam' boys.
I immigrated to England in 2007. I'm ethnic middles eastern. I LOVE the British and her history... and especially the English. I stayed here because my hosts the english, they are good employers, interesting, usually educated. Farage is TRUE english, the reason why I stayed. Very soon I will not be a guest because I will gain citizenship with my wife. I'm truly indebted to england- I will fight to death for my hosts-- and remind guests who they should respect always.
So what do you want a medal
@@chrisbennett606 he's showing respect
@@chrisbennett606
The guy is being complementary about Britain and especially the English and he is not asking for anything. Why the aggression?
@@chrisbennett606 he's showing respect - unlike you.
@@chrisbennett606 haha. Well some are phonies~!
I’ve been to some of the battlefields in north east France. The cemeteries bring tears to your eyes.
bmarkyt132 only if you’re a wuss
why so? these people sacrificed there freedom and lives for ours and showed more courage you could only dream of. freedoms that u use to sit in your room and waste your life away contributing zilch too society have a good day daniel
Lol sucks to be them. At least I didn’t get blown up on a field for no reason
@@HidingInMyRoom1989 Wow, you're so cool!!
@Liam C you asked for it. I dont hold back for no one.
"You cannot judge the past by the standards of the present", too reasonable for today's environment
you can judge the present on the events of the past though... Now we're moving towards a divided Europe, how did that work out last time?
YES! Dont apply modern morals and modern thought processes to history! If you do, human history and human existence is seemingly hellish and pointless.
Who sets those modern day standards? Are they potentially wrong?
@@chigimonky All men are fallible.
Great interview. I hope Nigel does more historical stuff like this, and leave off the politics as I fear he will suffer as a result.
A brilliant, patriotic man, interviewed by a brilliant interviewer - very well done to you both!!!
Patriotism is remembering those who died so we could be free. Great interview and shows the depth to Nigel. Wonder how many other politicians are as informed about our heroes and pay them the respect they deserve.
Geoff Holt By definition that’s not correct...?
Today England is a conquered nation occupied by the Rothschild-Soros Globalist Migrant Invasion Army.
Agreed. Come to think of it, patriotism is being in awe of ALL the extraordinary things that our ancestors achieved, allowing later generations to live longer, healthier, wealthier, easier, freer, more just, more technologically advanced and rewarding lives. Patriotism isn’t jingoism. It simply celebrates our good fortune in inheriting what millions before us have built with their blood, sweat and tears. We HAVE to preserve it.
@Geoff Holt Unfortunately, neither world war was about preserving British freedom (with the possible exception of the Pacific theatre of WWII). We can be thankful to our soldiers without perpetuating myths about the wars. It was a catastrophic mistake.
WW1 was a disaster though - an unnecessary bloodbath caused by the irresponsibility of those governing the major powers. For a different perspective on it all i'd highly reccomend the book 'Lord Milner's second war'. If all those who fought could see what the wretched elites they were ruled by would do to the West id like to have think they would have united and driven the international financiers and their political whores out of Europe instead of fighting each other!
"If someone said, they went over the top, and wasn scared, they are a god damn liar"
For some reason that phrase stuck with me, hearing it many years ago by a aged british WW1 veteran, in a documentary.
Im sorry i dont remember the gentlemans name.
Believe it was Harry Patch the last ww1 veteran
@@tonyhart9154 Yes it was.
Phil Rogers thank you you good men fill in the blanks in a few seconds and honour Mr. Patch .
@@callmeishmael7452 They all thought it because they were there.
Would love to have a pint and talk history with Mr. Farage
Brilliant interview, I lost a great uncle in this war. He was Irish and volunteered. It was never mentioned by the family and I stumbled across it a history book about his village. Obtained a picture a did some research and found out when and where he died and buried. I still shed a tear for him but I am proud.
I lost two great uncles. The Great War should never be forgotten.
I find it hard to Believe an Irish man volunteered to serve in The British military, most served because they were conscripted, others were economically blackmailed, don't Forget the Irish were fighting the British army in Ireland since 1917- 1921, and the murderous Auxeliery forces ,the Mercenaries that Britain shipped over to Ireland in 1920, the Black and Tans, because they wore the Mix of Khaki and police uniforms, hence the name, these psychopaths murdered innocent civilians, but they came to a bloody end, no mercy was given to them if captured, the Regular British soldiers captured by the Irish rebels, were treated humainly, which is more than what captured Irish Rebels got.
john kelly there is a memorial in bray for WW1 fighters. Not sure if they were volunteers or what not. But you have to remember that ireland was very impoverished. When you joined up you were given a coat, a uniform, and a wage. It wasn’t much and the chances of survival were slim no doubt. Also the sense of adventure was sold by the British propaganda machine. Come 1916 it was a tricky time for any Irish soldiers on the fronts
john kelly ...Plenty of Irishmen volunteered to fight in WW2 in the British Army (From the Irish Republic)in their hundreds if not thousands. Go and look it up. To this very day there are Irish Catholic soldiers in the British Army and always have been, and the Navy at all ranks. And have been for hundreds of years. Your take on history is one of victimhood and runs parallel to what really happened.
@@martyfeldman3269 I'm not talking about ww2, that was a just war, Ireland remained Neutral to our shame, that's why a lot of Irish soldiers joined the British, US, Canadian and partizans in Italy and Yugoslavia.
British history is part of human history. Lots of it is ugly , some is beautiful. All of it makes us where we are today. We must be proud of the sacrifices made by those to free us from tyranny.
Funny how those hero's were happy to slaughter the Irish for daring to want freedom
Yes shooting civil rights protestors in the back in ireland and blowing up farmers in the middle east sure helped free us from tyranny somehow (??!!???)
Kyle Balmer Ireland was a mess, so was Scotland hence why they were easily conquered.
The Brits are the worlds most impressive nation on earth by a million miles.
Nothing surpasses the achievements of the island nation of england, not even close.
nasim whitehouse Not in the literals sense, but scotland was bashed regularly by the english. That union was a union of crowns though not a formal union. That happened much later.
@@ipfreely679 Actually the Easter rising crowd wanted to be martyrs so no harm done. Home rule had been approved before 1914 but they were impatient, to claim their reward in paradise.
My great grandfather had his horse shot out from under him which resulted with a broken leg.
With out the medical records we would not have known.
Thank you great grandfather, thankyou.
My Grandfather was a member of the US Army, AEF's 130 FA/bat B. He was a telephone wire repairman/messenger/runner.
That's incredible, what a dangerous job. It's awesome that you can find out about your family history, happy for you!
@@aaronbutler8914 it was somewhat simple for me as I knew him firsthand and knew of his unit firsthand as well. He was the Secretary and Banner Barer of his Unit years after The Great War, the "War to End All Wars", WWI. He took the Unit Banner to ALL of the Reunion gatherings. I have a copy of the last Reunions he attended and we have his Unit Banner.
@@jamesluke7377 What a privilege, thank you for sharing that, it's always good to see some positive things in a youtube comment section. All the best for you and your family :)
My great Aunt had 11 brothers, most of whom served. One was killed on July 1st 1916 (First day of the battle of the Somme) and another on the 8th. Another caught several machine gun bullets around the groin. After the war he hung himself because he was, in his words, "no longer a man". His grave says he, "Died as a result of wounds received" A forth has his name on the Thiepval memorial which if for those who have no known grave. Even today there are around 72,000 names on it. Most families will have stories like these, somewhere in their history.
Terribly Sad. Your Great Aunt, Mark Bickerton was not Alone. R.I.P. to Them All.
Love this interview. Nigel is so relatable. I, too, am a history buff for WW1 and 2. The interviewer is excellent, too. This is the second one I have seen done by him and he has been great in both.
I'm French and I like this guy. A true Brit.
he's not a true brit. he wants mass immigration from outside of europe. he's a traitor and a clever, deceitful person
@Kev Cthulu he's open about it. he's always stated that he wants immigration from former commonwealth nations to substitute that from the eu. he's just another donald 'i want more immigration than ever before' trump
@Kev Cthulu brexit was just another distraction.....while our people are replaced by the never ending flow of foreigners
Trump and farage are against illegal immigration. Hence their stances on a wall between the US and Mexico and Brexit.
What are you talking about?
@@darkfoxjj the replacement of the european peoples in their own societies is, for the most part, due to legal immigration, not illegal immigration. as long as there's a single native unemployed, and a single homeless native, there should be zero immigration. trump is the best president that israel ever had, and farage is the best pied piper the globalists have ever had
To this day “those guys” don’t tell their wife’s what really happened ,true story .
Didn't bring the war home, everyday people
Barry Campion yes , you are right .
Saying ....putting it in file 13 and only taking it out when it is required for further information in case of re-entering similar situations.
Appreciating Life , simple life family and friends in a deeper sense than ever before , realizing what really does matter in Life .
I am impressed by the young man's seriousness and deference to the older man, Nigel Farage. The interviewer has a smooth, unlived-in face, the older must be in his 50's. And the younger speaks with such politeness to the older, more experienced and more accomplished politician/historian. This is something new to me, what I see is young people gather in separate groups from older people and hardly notice their existence. This young man has something going for him. And he never interrupts, but when he speaks, it's to ask an intelligent question.
Yes, I'm a fan of his too :)
As an American who is quite a fan of Nigel Farage and his sense of decency, including that of the WWI veterans as well as the common Briton even during the very tough times of WWI and its aftermath, I also have firm hope that young citizens like this interviewer will remain a shining light and leaders of what is still a GREAT BRITAIN !
Eileen Pollock I agree!
He’s been doing it a while and as I remember he had a channel which he ran freelance for a while.
His name is Steven Edgington used to do Politics UK his own channel worth checking out old content. He is very good.
I think Farage doesn't quite understand the history of the start of the war. Germany was committed to be an ally to Austria-Hungary and with Russia supporting Serbia, they were suddenly at war with Russia. France being an Ally of Russia meant that they were at war on both sides. Russia had no beef with Belgium or England. Germany had a plan for fighting a war on both fronts, the Schlieffen plan. However, it required moving through Belgium. That was a mistake, because Belgium wouldn't let them through and opposed them. This brought Britain and the Commonwealth into the war (even though Britain only had a gentleman's agreement with Belgium) and disaster ensued.
As opposed to WW2, I don't think you can say that Germany are the bad guys.
We can blame WW2 on the aggressive communists.
It's controversial to say the least, but you should read 'Hidden History' by Gerry Docherty and Jim McGreggor. They make a very good case for the argument that it was in fact Britain and France who were the aggressors, who forged a triple alliance with Russia with the aim of crushing Germany, which they saw as an emerging threat after its unification following the Franco-Prussian war of 1871.
@douglas wahid It didn't quite work out according to plan did it? The British Empire was bankrupt, not to mention the appalling loss of life.
Imagine being an intersectionalist watching this....Imagine the blood pressure levels!
Nigel loves his country 💯 🇬🇧
@chris white Is that why he supported Thatcher's vast transfers of powers to Brussels? Is that why he said that the UK should be like Norway, taking order from Brussels through the EEA?
@Matt Forde Facts upset you, do they, snowflake? I support real Brexit. Nigel supports Brexit in name only, because that is what his globalist-capitalist interest demands.
@Matt Forde Do you have dementia perhaps? Does your memory not go back more than a year or two? Are you incapable of using Google? Or are you so shaking right now with love for your man Nigel that you just can't function? You clearly have a low IQ. That's very sad.
@Matt Forde It was not a while ago that he said that the UK should be like Norway, i.e. in the EEA. He had been an MEP for over a decade at that point. Nigel is playing you for a fool.
Would be great to see Nigel make a documentary series on WW1, really interesting to listen to and eloquently narrated.
I have the feeling that this young man is going to go far in his chosen career.
He allows the interviewee to answer the question that was asked. He also asks very pertinent questions. All makes for a great interview.
How intimidating it must’ve been to interview Nigel Farage. Just young man does it with such skill it was wonderful. Thank you very much
We should be proud of our history and our countries achievements. And the people who made us who we are. Proud and why not . Obviously something's we got wrong but I think we are fair.
You mean the enslavement of over three million people over Britain's colonial ambition. Pride in genocide sounds like a nightmare. Dont get me wrong plenty of BRAVE man and women dedicated their lives to the army but I believe that sacrificing brave lives for a evil / pointless cause doesn't make the cause less pointless.
@@Jino-yl3uk its not inherently evil because it brought greatness to the country. it entirely depends on what side you're on. and this counts for ANY nation that achieved success. all is fair in love and war. doesn't mean their methods are good, but nations who shame themselves for their successes are nations who fall. just look at the west apologizing. its divided and internally invaded by foreign enemies. its hilarious what happens once you regret your nation.
Exactly. We judge people by the sum of their actions in a chronological order. Hell why not nations, ideologies etc.? The tragedies are often mentioned exclusively rather than the triumphs
@carl arthur You could start by learning proper English.
@@Jino-yl3uk Yeah, equally we initiated the end of slavery in the West and gave back the colonies - and quite amicably - to the point where we still enjoy good relations with them. Also managed to create the modern world while we were at it, so yeah - pretty proud of my ancestors.
What a great man he is. 'Honour to be alive when he is. Will be remembered in British history forever...
Wonderful interview. And what a debt of gratitude we owe Mr. Farage too. Thank you
Idk. It still sounds like it was an obscene waste of good young men. Many of those who served felt as much.
Do you believe no one would have been killed if the other side didn't fight?
Hmmmm you want women and children fighting in wars then?!
@@dodongdan1848 Women. Obviously not children, dummy. If only women had to fight wars over markets and resources (as most of them are about) in order to preserve shop-till-you-srop, then there would be no more wars. pax north's ulterior point is the appalling one that wars are caused mainly by the people who don't have to pay the price. You are reinforcing that.
Make him a SIR!!!!!
Lord Farage of Brexit.
Mark Colebrook and PM while we’re at it.
I always refer to him as ‘sir Nigel’
Sadly I think the establishment will always deny this.
Mark Colebrook a sir and a peerage
Move to America, we don’t need any Queen’s permission to call someone “sir”.
There is a bond, a brotherhood forged in adversary but none match that formed by brothers-in-arms who have faced death together. Thank you Nigel.
1917....one of the best movies I've watched in years. I love the UK and I love the US....I will defend each until I take my last breath!!!
wow the sun actually made an interview and not a hit piece or character assassination .
He's the best MP Britain never had.
and the best PM
historypoliticsbb but won Brexit
@historypoliticsbb It's not a matter of "getting over it" it just happens to be my opinion.
*MEP
@@gustofzephyr947 I know he's a MEP, I am referring to a MP (Member of Parliament).
Australians had the highest rate of casualties(60%) of any of allies many buried in the French country side. In 2016 I stood in line for 1.5 hrs at Heathrow after flying 30 hrs. The Germans in the EU queue went straight through after flying 2 hrs. Petty point I know,but I certainly cheered when I heard the brexit vote!
Andrew Whittaker exactly my friend.
Long live the commonwealth.
that's going to change mate.
Andrew Whittaker from a Scot.... I could not agree more. Good riddance EU here's to some old allies working closer again and here's hoping next time you visit the Germans wait 30 hours and your walking through.
Those Germans didn’t shoot at you at any point and you didn’t fight in the trenches. French, who were our allies, queue in the same line as Germans. But well done for getting a Brexit reference into a story about WW1.
@ricky gore really? What beach was that?
Love the Nige. Well done SUN. Decent interview.
The British Empire was the Best thing this small Island has ever done for the world! Through the good and bad of it, the world is still benefiting from it! 🇬🇧
...Yeah right. And whilst you had the world where the sun never set. Meanwhile, back at home, you were transferring anyone north of London to Australia. YOU blinded fool...
You should check out the medical reports from army doctors. The British soldiers were so malnourished when they joined up that they had to be fattened up a bit before they could be deployed. British cities were slums where people starved, even Rees Mogg is on record comparing the deaths in Boer War concentration camps to those in Glasgow at the time, hardly a ringing endorsement of concentration camps or British government. Meanwhile a small number of elites got very rich plundering other countries.
@@cronykil74 ...Oh I know. In fact Lord Bevan brought about the NHS because of the mal nourished in WW1. Nothing to do with helping out the poor, simply making them 'fitter' to conscript into the Army...
...and on another 'relevant' note. The Americans that join the US army all get great benefits medically and insurance wise. And it lasts a few years into civvy street I believe...
Most are so spoilt today, they have no idea what real life has been like for the existence of humankind before us ... and today they complain so much more over so much less
You can thank for the most part the microchip for that, which is in the late 60s. Spoilt? depends on the lifestyle you lead.
And who spoiled them?
@@jaredgarbo3679 Spoilt on means if you have money? Again depends on people's lifestyles.
Rob, please speak for yourself.
nonsense.
My grandfather was 16 when he volunteered and lied about his age, heroes and warriors of a bygone age
Likewise, my grandfather volunteered at 16 and lost part of his left foot to shrapnel. My wife's grandfather who also volunteered was shot in his thighs.
@@geoffhalsey2184 God bless them there memories will live on for ever true heroes and warriors without the fame but with pride
Courage and bravery existed back then....it is mocked nowadays
@@illegalknowledge377 I have nothing but respect for the armed forces past and present but contempt for those who don't
Likewise my father. He was the last, youngest, of five sons to sign up, and didn't dare tell his mother. Probably saved his life as his brigade was not sent to the front.
This guy is such a legend
Thanks for the interview Nigel. Loved it and shed a tear or two as well.
Nigel is brilliant he gave us brexit, and his passion as an historian brings to life history, which makes me feel proud of my country.
easily pleased
Nationalist tribalist Nigel - and his ilk - might well give you the chance to repeat it.
Should be PRIME MINISTER!
@Wisdom & Logic Yes, I know our Nigel never wanted to be PM, I just think he would make the best PM out of the current crop of politicians. Better than Boris.
@CountJimbo Zero "so-called """experience """ " is what we need today to get the UK out of the globalist mess we are in. may, camoron, Brown and Bliar had plenty of so called """experience""". No thanks, bring on the new! Farage!
Thank you! nice to hear Nigel speak of his interest in WW1, will go and see the Film with great Interest.. Again is about "Duty".
Love War Horse.. My Great Grandad was a QMS Farrier Remount.. went to BC in Canada 1907 on business for the British Army (John Thomas BULL) to buy horses, based at Woolwich Barracks London, survived WW1.
Lost uncles, Great Uncle (Walter James) 1916 from Old Bletchley, on Bletchley memorial, died at the Somme, on Thiepval monument..
Great Uncle, Albert R.C. Richardson on Menin Gate.. died 1915 Ypres survived the Battle of Loos..
We must continue to talk about how Very BRAVE these men were, who gave up their lives for us..It was Horrific, and broke the 💔Heart of this country..
"You cannot judge the past from today's perspective" - You are a genius Sir. I agree with this concept to the letter . . .In the past civilization survived by the strong conquering the weak . . . It has happened in every culture. . . Before the British came to India, the local kings were doing the same thing . . ..one sect against other, the mughals against other . . . the romans against others . . . the germans against others . . .the persians against others . . . Why everyone is just blaming the british for what happened . . .
Dont understand either! why everyone is blaming hitler for what happened? They were just trying to conquer weaker countries? Never mind about rapping and pillaging. after all they would bring education and medicine.
But the Brits starved over 80 million Indians to death. The Indian governments were not doing that.. The British dehumanised Indians.
British people were not quite happy about what has been going on during second world war.
Why didnt they just say back then, "it is what it is. We have done those things before to other nations and now it is happenning to us. Its ok.
Instead everybody hated germans. What you saying here Edwin is that it is not a big problem when you do it to others but massive problem when it happening to you.
@@dareklodej Not that anyone in the World Wars brought along anything of sustainable merit, really. The more factions and the longer a war, the more destructive and derailed it usually becomes. It simply doesn't pay off, but still politicans would much rather engage in a 10-year-war than in a 10-hour-negotiation to find common ground before carelessly plunging into another war. Even if they don't, the risk compared to the chance has to be truly extraordinary to wage a ''senseful'' war. Let's not forget that the British, as Farage states as well, really weren't the ''winners'' of the dirty game, either.
There's yet to be a war where anybody is the ''absolute victor''. It will all come around. A century later, maybe; but it will.
For example, the Polish-German territorial disputes had been going on ''on and off'' for 700 years before the 1939 invasion. -That is how far along the way the consequences of wars haunt humanity and how long the deepest grudges survive under the ''right'' circumstances.
Another side of Nigel not seen before by most of us, that shows his profound knowledge of the history of europe, and the battles that shaped it.
I totally agree with Nigel about attendance at armistice day..there seems to be a lot more people attending than used to, all ages too
My grandad was shot on hill 60, he survived but would never talk about the war.
Sue Byrne correct me if I’m wrong, but hill 60 was the one surrounded by craters due to mines?
That’s such a shame
It’s frustrating, isn’t it? I had a very close friend who freed one of the concentration camps in World War II, and no matter how hard I tried, I could not get him to write about it or talk much about it. History lost. Or, more accurately, ACCURATE history lost. May he RIP.
Michael Griffiths - not necessarily. A lot of the men were little more than boys. My grandfather was in WWI as well, and I am in my 60s.
Michael Griffiths - nonsense. My paternal grandfather served in the second Boer war, WW1 and WW2 and I'm only 58.
He was discharged in 1940 after the Coventry blitz because he was found to be overage - he lied about his age when re-enlisting but like many of his generation went on to serve in the Home Guard until they were disbanded.
Love that such a powerful man in British politics loves Britain and its history. The kind of person we need leading us.
Great interview, Nigel is passionate about this topic and it comes out in the interview. Well done Sir!
Love your commentary! Love Nigel