I am a 36 year veteran of the Canadian Army. This is the first video I have seen on this channel and I really like the presenter, he's open minded and just plain good to listen too as he has some knowledge. Well done!
Yeah, seems like an interesting mix of that knowledge combined with the keenness of a guy that's still early on in his career but is mature enough to have his head screwed on straight. I'll be checking out a few more of his as well.
I was about to say the same thing when I seen your post. Like this young man. 27 years vet Canadian forces. Defiantly will check out his other videos. Good work young man.
@@Izzoroth Cute that you think my feelings are hurt. I think someone just doesn't like being called out... You wanna shit on Trudeau for being corrupt? Be my guest. You wanna go in on him for the unethical, dishonest actions of our Prime Minister in regards to his relations with SNC-Lavalin? Go for it. Are you 5 years old though? Why you gotta name call like a child on the playground? It just comes off cringey and sad. Apologies that when I air my grievances, I do so in a manner that isn't embarrassing to myself. However, if you wanna send me the link to the hurt feelings report that would be appreciated! I can forward it to the next person like you I bump into.
I think fighting is just one of those things that's bred into a lot of Canadians I remember fighting way back in grade one and it was just a normal everyday thing that's going back to the eighties mind you love being a Canadian very proud very proud of what I'm seeing on this channel
@Buell_BR9 McGhee Canadians were known as Storm Troopers (german SF) but it was just canadians... who mainly lied about age to volunteer, often 15-16-17 years old they were all volunteering... partly why in ww1 we had a bad reputation of leaving none alive.. and brutally stabbing people and pillaging everything. But.... also it was a diff time..
@Buell_BR9 McGhee If you ever end up near Halifax and are interested, the last surviving corvette (HMCS Sackville) is located there. It's set up like a museum and you can tour it. It'll give you a little window into your grandfather's world. Cheers :)
@Buell_BR9 McGhee The ones that don't talk much about their wartime experience are usually the ones who really saw hell. I see that a lot with Afghanistan vets. The ones running their mouth about their tour probably didn't see/do much. The ones that are stand offish about it are the guys that spent 8 months outside the wire getting blown up and shot at.
Quite a few years ago back in the 70's and 80's my parents had an airport transit service they owned in British Columbia. My mom used to deliver a lot of American soldiers to and from the airport to the Canadian base where they would go to get special training here in Canada. My mom said over and over that she would get a kick out of the young cocky Marines that would say things like "gonna have to go teach those Canadian soldiers something". When my mom would return after their training to pick them up she said it always put a smile on her face because they were so excited for what they had learned and the respect they had gained for the Canadian military for the new training they got. She said she then heard things like "I was really surprised" and "they really knew their stuff" or "it was great!". Mom said they would chatter her ear off and she loved it.
I fought alongside many a Canucks over the years, they are amazing military men and women. They do not get the same goodies the marines do, but their heart and toughness is in the right spot when it matters. We are lucky to have them as allies.
The funny thing is, back when I was in, we used to identify with the US Marines and how they made do without all the fancy gear the US Army had. But now that I think about it, the Marines still had WAY more goodies than we did.
Always first in for the finals Jamie. Picture a foggy day in January, when as me, as a first-day arrival in Blighty..a 19 year-old Canadian kid at old Reading Station, after passage from the Hook, when I was clear out broke after coming in from skiing Austria....on that platform, a couple, (she was wearing a Maple Leaf broach on her turtle Neck.).. spotted me from across the tracks...''OH, Harry look! It's a Canadian! , when she saw my ski team colours and when they came up.... she literally ordered 'dad' to empty the £120 in his wallet, on the spot!....they never saw me before in their lives! . With sheer amazement and profoundly grateful I graciously refused with....''I'll ring mom tonight''..... To end the story I then got picked up at the platform by a blonde American beauty who was studying at the U...who witnessed it all it... she came up and proclaimed that it was the most incredible expression of love she had ever seen..and then took me into London at the student wing at the Grove at Vic Station. A year later, when I was in, as a kid, who quit university (I am 1790's Highland Canadian),... we worked with you all, we always became instant, grinning, rolling in laughter, back-slapping mates..and we were all treated as lost family with exceptional great cheer & reverence, for the family we remain...always. Slainte'🍻🍁🏒
In the war games between Canada and the U.S. the Americans got their butt handed to them in the Artic. The Americans said, "Ok, you are in your element. Come down south and we will kick your butt. Sadly, the Americans once again got their butt handed to them. In one year, there was not one, but two Canadians who were the "Top Guns" in America. Our soldiers are better disciplined. We dont go around killing our allies with friendly fire as Americans have had a reputation of doing since WWII. An old saying was, as American bombers flew over "Oh, well the Germans will be safe. Everyone else run for cover." The Americans who are taught how to recognize a plane as friend or foe, would constantly shoot at Spitfires. Nope, Americans may have pretty uniforms and lots of chocolate, but it all ends there.
@@christ3737 That's a Canadian thing. If the crap hit the fan tomorrow..... you would find people that are in a serious political argument today fighting side by side, no problem
Riverside... Yarding in that monster trout, stripping your line back keeping it out of a bears grip. All the while fighting off a cougar with one arm as a wolf pack begins to circle.... Just a normal day of fishing! Lol
Not every Canadian lol, when I did basic training, I was surprised how unfit some people are! But the ones who make it through BMQ are very well trained. But kids these days are too undisciplined to even run a 6km
Just FYI CSOR is one of three units in the Canadian SOF. They are a tier 2 unit most comparable to the Army Rangers in the US. JTF2 is Canada’s Tier 1 unit and CJIRU is the SOF chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear response unit.
Be it Canadian - British - French - or American forces - I have a lot of respect for the personal sacrifices they make in order to accomplish this difficult work. A warriors life is far from easy.
@@bookreaderson Would make sense if it was someone from Sask or Alberta. Got a lot of hunters and some long reaching views. Grandfather of a coworker use to tell stories about Canadian jail guards during WWII shooting deer for dinner for the P.o.W's. from their towers to make a point about the futility of trying to escape.
@@bookreaderson You may be thinking of Rob Furlong, formerly of the PPCLI. He did hold a world record sniper shot that he set in Afghanistan, and that held for several years. After leaving the CF he joined the Edmonton police force. After that things went a little South for him, and he was separated from the police force. Last I heard he opened up a marksmanship academy in AB.
The Canadian SF guys are such a good fit for West Africa. Most speak French as a 2nd language. And French is 2nd language of most West Africa nations. My oldest son is Sergeant in the British Army. At moment hes posted to Canada, the Canadian Army guys are just awesome blokes 😁
A lot of african countries have french has their first language. Ex; Congo, Niger, Nigeria, algeria and many others. ( those are only the one I know about.)
I gamed rainbow six siege with an American who did exercises with the 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry in Alaska during the winter time. Said the Canadian forces trained them well on how to deal with the cold, how to use the terrain, survival, and etc. Everyone loved them. American forces and Canadian forces absolutely respected each other at the 2016 NORAD exercises in Alaska.
1PPCLI veteran here. I enjoyed and respected my brothers from Charlie Coy 3rd Bn, 17th Regiment, 7thID from Fort Ord. Much learning to be gained on all sides! Cheers
Canadian and American forces have a long and proud tradition of serving together in peace and war-time. Canada as a whole has always respected the unquestionable might of the American military, and appreciated the umbrella of protection it casts over Canadian territory, particularly where Russian expansionism into our shared North is concerned. It's by the grace of this might that Canada has the luxury of investing so little in military expansion and so much into our social services. As such, the Canadian forces are always more than willing to share the expertise of our highly professional and largely unsung personnel in peace time, and assist in any way we can when American interests, assets, or personnel come under genuine threat. There's been a lot of foolish tension between our countries of late; needless trade disputes and petty political bickering, some overzealous American Patriots (who likely never served) shouting about annexing Alberta and some grumbling Albertans actually encouraging the idea. Whatever the news, whatever the noise, Canadian Forces will stand tall with American Forces for so long as our democracies endure.
LOL, I was with the Patricias in Exercise "Small Exhcange " in 1982 , 96 soldiers , including 15 Army Reserve troops. We all felt sorry for the lads from the southern states in -40 :-)
Thank you for sharing a little about our Canadian Military. We are proud and thankful for their service and yours. Stay safe. Thoughts and prayers with you always 🙏🇨🇦🇺🇸
Thanks for this video. Being Canadian we here all the jokes about our military but they are among some of the best trained soldiers in the world. Canada has never lost any war in our history. I am the proud father of a Canadian solder who is training to be a member of CSOR right now!!
Liked and subbed.... and I'm Canadian ... Love your perspective. Been out of the Canadian forces since 1984 ( I'm old now) But I have a huge respect for our Canadian forces, the US forces and the UK forces. You rock... USA, and we got your back! Gawd I'm old.... wish I wasn't so old....lol. USA, Canada, and the UK, the three amigos who've always worked well together. You are our brother, and on Memorial day... on Remembrance day, I never forget any of you. Combat Arms Channel.... Thank you for your service. You are awesome!
Although we have had regiments decimated damn near wiped out and they still kept fighting. Wounded or not. Our canadian ancestors that fought were the meanest bunch of killers on the battlefield. If they suffered a nasty hit, the Canadians tend to hit back twice as hard and twice as brutal. Not only that but they pulled some amazing feights of violence. Many many accounts of single canadian soldiers killing five or more germans before getting taken down themselves on average. And the germans were not a bunch of weiners either. Sometimes I wonder if the latest generation of Canadians carry the same sort of... Fighting spirit?
I think you mean the world wars. Germans called us that. My older brother did a tour afgan. He never heard any nicknames from afgan. To hard to get nicknames when they are dead.
@@lesliemccormick6527 very true about being the being nice part. I just like to help people out. Have huge respect for my family that has fought in every war Canada has been apart of. Yes even against America. Family was sent here a long time ago. Last name means farmer for king in old English. Love my history a little to much. Lol. Family have one of queens guards named after us for all the years of feeding the king and queen. Yeomans
@@cametplays never heard that. Everything I know is from people who served. Brother did two tours. Soooo I’ll listen to him. Before ransoms on the internet. Lol
My dad was in the Canadian Army for over ten years before joining CSOR. He was deployed in Afghanistan, Latvia and in the Arctic (with the Army). I can't really say what (nor do I know everything that) he did and where he went when he was in CSOR, but what I can say is that he trained both CSOR and JTF2 soldiers, and SOF units from other NATO countries in JTAC among other things. He retired from CSOR last year and is back in the Canadian Army now on his way to becoming an officer. At the moment he's a Warrant Officer. This week I finally got to see him again and spend time with him after four years. I live in Germany and he was at Ramstein Air Base for a week. Me not living in Canada combined with the fact that he's away quite a lot makes it hard, but I was very happy to finally be able to introduce him to my wife of two years. I know this might not interest many of you guys but I just wanted to share my own "military family story", especially as the video was about CSOR and CANSOF in general. ✌️
@@steevemenard8108 Mostly to show military presence (as the north is very remote) and train for arctic warfare. Couple of Americans are also stationed up there on Canadian soil.
I think it's very interesting. I recently learned that Warrant Officers enjoy a lot of autonomy compared with other servicemen, which was a fun fact for me.
Never watched videos from your channel before, but UA-cam recommended it, I am Canadian, and I was interested. You seem like a nice guy and I wanted to thank you for your service.
@@micahmorton4442 and you think any form of Canadian military gets accolades?... There are more Australian and probably every other nations accolades before ours!!!
I was with CSOR when they stood up, and served 6 years with them as an Operator, and MOE. The training for SOBQ, and once in the regiment; is always like what is seen in this video, and honestly more. It is a great Regiment, and was the highlight of my career.
Thank you for reacting to your neighbours to the North's military in an un biased manner. Many USA military channels that I've watched are great at having absolutely nothing positive to say about Canadian military. I just figure, they don't have a clue what we do, and have done.... Thank you again for reacting to us and recognizing this as part of Canadian military. Your Canadian neighbour to the North. ;0) FYI: I am so very proud of all our men and women in Canada's military!!!
@@TyLockton A Canadian, as an astronaut, sang David Bowie's "Space Oddity", while orbiting in space. How cool is that? ua-cam.com/video/nygNRHpLD10/v-deo.html
JTF2 Canadian special forces operator, based in Iraq, had set a new record of 3,540 m beating the record previously held by an Australian sniper { name unknown } at 2,815 m
I have met a few Canadian special forces guys and the fact they are such nice fellas and average in most ways is one of the ways they remain anonymous.
The Devils Brigade is slang term. The correct unit name is 1st Special Forces Brigade or Regiment. Memory fails. 1st Special Service Force!!! As the memory finally kicked in.
@@foamer443 We know wikipedia is sometimes full of falsehoods. The Devils Brigade was given to the Canadian soldiers in WW!. If there were some American soldiers who joined the Canadians before America got in the war. does not mean they get all the credit. FACT: Devils Brigade was the name given the Canadian Army in WW! by the Germans. America was not even in the war yet.
I appreciate this. I am ex Canadian Army Engineer Officer Reserve (trained with regular forces). Your review was very respectful, knowledgeable and genuine. Mutual respect seems so rare these days. I love your content. Thanks for doing this, especially on deployment. Your free time must be so limited. Stay safe! Thanks so much for what you do! Putting yourself in harms way to protect us all! Cheers, Chimo!
Canada has a very long and proud SF history, dating to the US French Indian wars but in modern history raiding units in WWI, Commando in WWII, the first special brigade which was a joint brigade between US and Canada (Devils brigade) which was actually the first time the US jumped in the SF world their emblem “The red arrow head” still displayed on US SF
Good job with the video. The Canadian Military can hold it's own, and in many cases, surpass most of the world's militaries in terms of training and professional competencies. One small critique (very small) is that you should have kept Robert Fowler's small excerpts in your video. He has perspectives very few individuals have, as a captive of the enemy for over 4 months. It would have provided your viewers with more context from a captive's personal lenses. BTW, he was a very senior diplomat, who at one time was a very senior bureaucrat in Canada's Department of National Defense. Good job with the limited resources you have. BZ!
I’ve just shown my daughter this video to inspire her about eating right, mental strength and determination, especially the bit about not getting into the initial Army Rangers selection because of eating/protein intake. She is developing a more positive mindset about food after loads of negative influences she has seen on social media. You’ve been an inspiration to her. Thank you 😊
Great channel dude! I am a Former Canadian Soldier 🇨🇦 and a Former Marine Reservist out of Topsham Maine. Your videos are well made and you are a great speaker!! 👍
I really really really like this UA-camr. Unlike a bunch of other youtubers he doesn’t let his ego get in the way. He comments on how cool it is rather than saying everything looks simple and it isn’t special. I completely respect that. You got my subscribe and like
W5 is a Canadian institution. I'm 56 and remember watching it as a child. The W5 thing is a reference to the 5 W's of journalism: Who, What, When, Where, Why.
This is an excellent video, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. Big respect to all of the men and women who serve for their country, and I'm very proud to be Canadian.
I don't know if you are aware of this, but the record set for a sniper was a jead shot from 3.2 kilometers by a Canadian sniper, to which no sniper has ever come close to. He never allowed his name to be told, but he did have a nickname, which (funny enough) I can't remember. I'm sure it was a damn good one. Cheers, man! You rock!
A Canadian Sniper team from JTF2 (Kinda like the SAS for Canada) has the record for the longest confirmed kill in military history. Took out an RPG team while deployed to Iraq I believe?
Thank you. As a proud yet down to earth Canadian, I'm used to our military being the butt of people's jokes. And it's very true that very few knew about our special forces (JTF2, CSOR). That said, I am truly humbled and honored to hear your positive critique of our small but impactful branch of our combat arms. Thank you for your wisdom and maturity and open-mindedness. I truly enjoyed your video.
There's almost nothing on JTF 2, and that's for a reason. They are Canada's Tier 1 unit, top secret, and nobody knows the operations they've done or the members of it.
"In War or Peace" is my family's motto, the 48th Highlanders that my Dad fought with motto is "Faithful Forever" - I'm proud to be Canadian. Thanks for sharing. I'm off to hunt down additional CSOR clips because I'd never heard of them before and I've lived in Canada for 61 years! Great video, stumbled across you tbh and you do a good show. Keep it up.
I served with Hank (from the video - CO of CSOR) way back when he was a Lt. Good guy. I also served with CSOR's creator and first CO. Also a great guy.
The biggest reason why Canadian military personnel hold a place of high regard amongst other nations is that it is all volunteers who want to serve, want to learn and want to be better than they are... underfunded but they do amazing work with the limited resources at their disposal. If there ever comes another time of global conflict, you better believe Canadians will serve with the utmost valour and courage. Respect to all who serve for the betterment of the world. ❤️
You sound like a smart, well trained, professional dude. Glad to hear your analysis. When I first saw the title, I thought it might be a cheap shot at us Canadians. It was not and very educational. Thanks for the video!
I have done work at one of their training centers and it was pretty cool. Thats all I'm allowed to say. Lets put it this way , you really wouldn't want these guys mad at you
Terrain model training before battles goes right back to WWI with the Canadian Army. Before the storming of Vimy Ridge, every soldier from Private on up was rehearsed in just such a model so that they had a clearer idea of the bigger picture. It was pioneered by the Canadian Corps in the British Army of 1917.
Very good channel! I have the greatest respect for all military, without their commitment, we would not be able to enjoy the freedom we have...Great presenter!!
A lot of comments about WWI but in WWII at Juno beach the Canadians punched through so fast and far they had to wait for the US to catch up or otherwise risk being surrounded and cut off. It may take a lot for us to fight but when we do, watch out
Much love from Finland. You are so interactive with your viewers and very down to earth bloke. Keep up the good work. Btw, you should really do an reaction video about an French navy special ops mission in Burkina Faso in 2019. Liveth For Evermore channel has an very cool video about it.
I am a proud Canadian and appreciative of your supportive comments. Much respect to the powerful and amazing U.S. military who have often fought side by side with Canada as brothers in arms
@@emilydove8903 on d-day he captured a german intelligence tank by himself and brought it to allied lines. He refused to hand over the tank to a british officer because he thought the guy was an incompetent ass, instead handing it over to his own Canadian ranking officer. Lost an eye to a phosphorus grenade, but said he only needed one eye to shoot. Was in a tank when it ran over a mine. It killed all but him, broke his back and a few other places. They were going to send him back home so he went AWOL and recuperated in a home somewhere. When he was well again he came back. He liberated an entire dutch town by himself, making the germans think there was an entire Canadian regiment attacking. Captured a lot of germans by himself. Then in the Korean war he and a small group of men held an entire hill against about 3000 Chinese, calling in morter fire so close to his position that those firing the morters could hear them impacting while he was talking to them on the radio. He was a absolute badass.
The mans scars on his face are of religious background. Not a marker of any kind of shame or anything like that. I worked with a Nigerian man on the rigs up here in Alberta who had exact scars and he told me that that was the case. Also one of the hardest working men I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with.
@@tryffin I'm Nigerian. Those facial markings are cultural. It's like your ear piercings or nose piercings to the cultures that do it. I don't know where the religious portion comes from though.
@@atio5491 I just proved why one shouldn't comment on things after having some alcohol. What I intended to say was that if the markings were a mark of shame or from kidnappers etc it wouldn't change my opinion of you in any worse way at all. And the religious portion came from the comment above "The mans scars on his face are of religious background. Not a marker of any kind of shame or anything like that."
@@iPhonetique You Sir/Lady are an idiot! This man who is 10 yrs my Senior is willing to lay down his life for anyone on this continent and your response is a smart ass comment on the heath care system? Shame on you !!!
During WWII, after the invasion of the Italian mainland, the German forces had explicit orders to keep track of where the Canadians were at all times, knowing they were usually the vanguard of the allied forces, and wherever they were, thats where the "push" would come from. The Germans would then consolidate their forces there. Many times the Canadians had to travel during the night to avoid being spotted.
This was the case for both WWs as the Canadians were very well fed, just like the Americans, the only difference is that we were way more present and early to help the Allies forces. Canadians were walking very strong compared to the skinny and sleep deprived French and British forces.
Ex Canadian forces and I have checked out a number of your videos here on UA-cam. Thank you for your insight into taking the time to learn more about the forces here. Hats off brother.
Regardless if your canadian or american our military's are insane, together unstoppable. We Shouldn't argue whos better but rather pay respects to all who have served/currently deployed, putting there life in front of our own. Thank you to everyone who made north America what it is today.
My apologies to "Combat Arms Channel". I wish to thank you for this portion dedicated to the "Canadian Military". I got lost in past memories and accidently sent without acknowledging your contributions to your Country and Patrons. I appreciated your fair and down to earth assessment. May you find success and strength towards your future endeavors. Thank you for your service! God speed!
CSOR guys are the real deal. I’m a cadet and went to RMCTC and the officer RSM was the previous CSM and RSM of CSOR. He was the nicest guy ever and he had talked about a lot. He was also the scariest guy I’ve ever met too. Search Chief Warrant Officer Mike Gauley. Really cool guy.
Canadian soldiers in our "Special Forces" community don't get a lot of recognition. And that is how they want it. Hard to surprise enemy combatants if they've heard about you and can google you.
Great video with great points made. The hats and the glasses didn't really conceal them that god. But then again, they don`t lock their doors so... As far as I know, this is more of a 75th ranger, MARSOC, Green Berets type of unit. Canada has another unit that the government doesn't even comment on. Its called JTF-2 and its more of a Seal Team 6 or Delta Force and SAS equivalent. Really Tier 1 unit that does less of indigenous training and more of 2 two the heart 1 in the mind type of stuff. But yeah, really cool agressive and nice guys.
Your correct we also have NTOG witch is naval special operations and CJIRU witch is CBRN and SARTECHS witch are kind of like PJs only they don’t go into combat
Just came across your videos and I really enjoy your commentary on them. I'm Canadian and my grandfather fought in WW2 with the Black Watch for Canada and my Great Grandfather also fought with the Black Watch in WW1 for Canada. Extremely proud of them , so I definitely like anything about Canada military wise. I would definitely appreciate it if you checked out a video about The Devil's Brigade. Seeing your reaction and listening to your comments would be quite interesting. Cheers from Canada. Stay Safe.
I am a 36 year veteran of the Canadian Army. This is the first video I have seen on this channel and I really like the presenter, he's open minded and just plain good to listen too as he has some knowledge. Well done!
Thank you Dan for your service to our country. Keep safe. . . Keith (Barrie, Ontario)
Yeah, seems like an interesting mix of that knowledge combined with the keenness of a guy that's still early on in his career but is mature enough to have his head screwed on straight. I'll be checking out a few more of his as well.
I Thank you bro!! 🇨🇦✊🏽
I was about to say the same thing when I seen your post. Like this young man. 27 years vet Canadian forces. Defiantly will check out his other videos. Good work young man.
Canadian military is the biggest joke in the planet.
At least since I've seen since 2000
Our boys are well trained and talented. They just don't need to be showy about it.
The real quiet professionals 🤭🤫🤫🤫
I hate the fact that Justine Trudeau decides what these men do.
@@thatsfedup1064 Love the subtle misogyny. Real good look.
@@JH-cq7ip go fill out a hurt feelings report then, I'm sure Justine would be happy to accommodate you.
@@Izzoroth Cute that you think my feelings are hurt. I think someone just doesn't like being called out...
You wanna shit on Trudeau for being corrupt? Be my guest. You wanna go in on him for the unethical, dishonest actions of our Prime Minister in regards to his relations with SNC-Lavalin? Go for it.
Are you 5 years old though? Why you gotta name call like a child on the playground? It just comes off cringey and sad. Apologies that when I air my grievances, I do so in a manner that isn't embarrassing to myself.
However, if you wanna send me the link to the hurt feelings report that would be appreciated! I can forward it to the next person like you I bump into.
"Canadians are nice" said nobody who has been in a Canadian bar fight.
hey...its fun! Tabernack!!!!
So true love your comment
Just don't spill our beer and run your mouth and youl be fine
I think fighting is just one of those things that's bred into a lot of Canadians I remember fighting way back in grade one and it was just a normal everyday thing that's going back to the eighties mind you love being a Canadian very proud very proud of what I'm seeing on this channel
Canadians are nice. We'll never start it, never hit first, but damnit to Hell when it's on we'll fight to win.
Thanks for not disrespecting my country’s military 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸
If I had Canadian Soldiers, American technology and British officers I would rule the world." - Winston Churchill
German Officers***
@Buell_BR9 McGhee british - winston would never want a nazi near him.
@Buell_BR9 McGhee Canadians were known as Storm Troopers (german SF) but it was just canadians... who mainly lied about age to volunteer, often 15-16-17 years old they were all volunteering... partly why in ww1 we had a bad reputation of leaving none alive.. and brutally stabbing people and pillaging everything. But.... also it was a diff time..
@Buell_BR9 McGhee If you ever end up near Halifax and are interested, the last surviving corvette (HMCS Sackville) is located there. It's set up like a museum and you can tour it. It'll give you a little window into your grandfather's world. Cheers :)
@Buell_BR9 McGhee The ones that don't talk much about their wartime experience are usually the ones who really saw hell. I see that a lot with Afghanistan vets. The ones running their mouth about their tour probably didn't see/do much. The ones that are stand offish about it are the guys that spent 8 months outside the wire getting blown up and shot at.
Thx for being respectful of our Canadian Forces and thank you for your service for both The US and Canada
And the rest of the free world
As an old Canadian geezer, this bit did my heart proud.
Thank you for your service 🙂
Quite a few years ago back in the 70's and 80's my parents had an airport transit service they owned in British Columbia. My mom used to deliver a lot of American soldiers to and from the airport to the Canadian base where they would go to get special training here in Canada. My mom said over and over that she would get a kick out of the young cocky Marines that would say things like "gonna have to go teach those Canadian soldiers something". When my mom would return after their training to pick them up she said it always put a smile on her face because they were so excited for what they had learned and the respect they had gained for the Canadian military for the new training they got. She said she then heard things like "I was really surprised" and "they really knew their stuff" or "it was great!". Mom said they would chatter her ear off and she loved it.
I fought alongside many a Canucks over the years, they are amazing military men and women. They do not get the same goodies the marines do, but their heart and toughness is in the right spot when it matters. We are lucky to have them as allies.
The funny thing is, back when I was in, we used to identify with the US Marines and how they made do without all the fancy gear the US Army had. But now that I think about it, the Marines still had WAY more goodies than we did.
With no disrespect to the Cousins, as a Brit, I've always viewed Canada as our most loyal friend.
The view is reflected, at the very least in this Canadians family.
@@spongehero2819 God Bless you All SpongeHero!! 🇨🇦🇬🇧
Always first in for the finals Jamie.
Picture a foggy day in January, when as me, as a first-day arrival in Blighty..a 19 year-old Canadian kid at old Reading Station, after passage from the Hook, when I was clear out broke after coming in from skiing Austria....on that platform, a couple, (she was wearing a Maple Leaf broach on her turtle Neck.).. spotted me from across the tracks...''OH, Harry look! It's a Canadian! , when she saw my ski team colours and when they came up.... she literally ordered 'dad' to empty the £120 in his wallet, on the spot!....they never saw me before in their lives! . With sheer amazement and profoundly grateful I graciously refused with....''I'll ring mom tonight''.....
To end the story
I then got picked up at the platform by a blonde American beauty who was studying at the U...who witnessed it all it... she came up and proclaimed that it was the most incredible expression of love she had ever seen..and then took me into London at the student wing at the Grove at Vic Station.
A year later, when I was in, as a kid, who quit university (I am 1790's Highland Canadian),... we worked with you all, we always became instant, grinning, rolling in laughter, back-slapping mates..and we were all treated as lost family with exceptional great cheer & reverence, for the family we remain...always.
Slainte'🍻🍁🏒
Canada is quickly becoming my favorite ally🇨🇦🇬🇧
🇨🇦❤️🇬🇧
Canadians have always punched well above our weight militarily.
In the war games between Canada and the U.S. the Americans got their butt handed to them in the Artic. The Americans said, "Ok, you are in your element. Come down south and we will kick your butt. Sadly, the Americans once again got their butt handed to them. In one year, there was not one, but two Canadians who were the "Top Guns" in America. Our soldiers are better disciplined. We dont go around killing our allies with friendly fire as Americans have had a reputation of doing since WWII. An old saying was, as American bombers flew over "Oh, well the Germans will be safe. Everyone else run for cover." The Americans who are taught how to recognize a plane as friend or foe, would constantly shoot at Spitfires. Nope, Americans may have pretty uniforms and lots of chocolate, but it all ends there.
No surprise, we're Canadian!
What if none of us joined?
Vlad Chitoroaga we volunteer when asked.
@@christ3737 That's a Canadian thing. If the crap hit the fan tomorrow..... you would find people that are in a serious political argument today fighting side by side, no problem
I’m glad we respect each other as allies 🇨🇦🇺🇸 you earned a sub!
"These Canadians can fight from the sea, air and land." Honey, you're describing every Canadian.
Riverside... Yarding in that monster trout, stripping your line back keeping it out of a bears grip. All the while fighting off a cougar with one arm as a wolf pack begins to circle....
Just a normal day of fishing! Lol
brutally_honest _make trees bleed their delicious syrup_
you seen hockey? we fight on ice as well
Not every Canadian lol, when I did basic training, I was surprised how unfit some people are! But the ones who make it through BMQ are very well trained. But kids these days are too undisciplined to even run a 6km
No.
Just FYI CSOR is one of three units in the Canadian SOF. They are a tier 2 unit most comparable to the Army Rangers in the US. JTF2 is Canada’s Tier 1 unit and CJIRU is the SOF chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear response unit.
CSOR is more comparable to US army SF not the rangers.
Thats CANSOFCOM your talking about
Jayden Ander yes that’s the name of the SOF command? Point?
Sorry thought you said csor was cansofcom lol my eyes
Bren M that’s specific lol
Be it Canadian - British - French - or American forces - I have a lot of respect for the personal sacrifices they make in order to accomplish this difficult work. A warriors life is far from easy.
Absolutely, got that right.
🇨🇦Our jtf2 has the longest sniper kill ever recorded and he’s still suited up so we won’t know who he is for awhile!!🇨🇦
Wasent he a police in Alberta for a while ? Now has his own preparation for special forces company. I dunno 🤷♂️
@@bookreaderson Would make sense if it was someone from Sask or Alberta. Got a lot of hunters and some long reaching views. Grandfather of a coworker use to tell stories about Canadian jail guards during WWII shooting deer for dinner for the P.o.W's. from their towers to make a point about the futility of trying to escape.
@@bookreaderson You may be thinking of Rob Furlong, formerly of the PPCLI. He did hold a world record sniper shot that he set in Afghanistan, and that held for several years. After leaving the CF he joined the Edmonton police force. After that things went a little South for him, and he was separated from the police force. Last I heard he opened up a marksmanship academy in AB.
cool beans... ua-cam.com/video/2JtvJZDGJt8/v-deo.html
@@oceanic8424 Rob Furlong now teaches at www.rfma.ca/ (Rob Furlong's Marksmanship Academy)
The Canadian SF guys are such a good fit for West Africa. Most speak French as a 2nd language. And French is 2nd language of most West Africa nations. My oldest son is Sergeant in the British Army. At moment hes posted to Canada, the Canadian Army guys are just awesome blokes 😁
And?
Nice I want to join the marines when I'm older😃🙂😁
@kek rising I concur. When writing English you never start with the word 'And'. However; I never wrote a sentence.
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Mmm... Yeah, you're wrong about the "and" thing.
A lot of african countries have french has their first language. Ex; Congo, Niger, Nigeria, algeria and many others. ( those are only the one I know about.)
Canadian at peace: I'm sorry
Canadian at war: you're sorry
Canadian playing Lacrosse: you're already dead
My knees were always bloody by the end of it lol
Canadians playing hockey: blood for the blood God
Boxla! I do miss it so. Hopefully back to normal in April.
Damn right
Baggataway -- indigenous Anishnabe name for lacrosse. Means "Little brother of war".
I'm Canadian and I approve this American soldier!
I gamed rainbow six siege with an American who did exercises with the 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry in Alaska during the winter time. Said the Canadian forces trained them well on how to deal with the cold, how to use the terrain, survival, and etc. Everyone loved them.
American forces and Canadian forces absolutely respected each other at the 2016 NORAD exercises in Alaska.
Same brother 🇺🇲 🤝 🇨🇦
1PPCLI veteran here. I enjoyed and respected my brothers from Charlie Coy 3rd Bn, 17th Regiment, 7thID from Fort Ord. Much learning to be gained on all sides! Cheers
Canadian and American forces have a long and proud tradition of serving together in peace and war-time. Canada as a whole has always respected the unquestionable might of the American military, and appreciated the umbrella of protection it casts over Canadian territory, particularly where Russian expansionism into our shared North is concerned. It's by the grace of this might that Canada has the luxury of investing so little in military expansion and so much into our social services. As such, the Canadian forces are always more than willing to share the expertise of our highly professional and largely unsung personnel in peace time, and assist in any way we can when American interests, assets, or personnel come under genuine threat.
There's been a lot of foolish tension between our countries of late; needless trade disputes and petty political bickering, some overzealous American Patriots (who likely never served) shouting about annexing Alberta and some grumbling Albertans actually encouraging the idea.
Whatever the news, whatever the noise, Canadian Forces will stand tall with American Forces for so long as our democracies endure.
LOL, I was with the Patricias in Exercise "Small Exhcange " in 1982 , 96 soldiers , including 15 Army Reserve troops. We all felt sorry for the lads from the southern states in -40 :-)
@@justinsherman9350 Well said. I'm proud of our skills and respect our American neighbours and our luck in having such good ones.
Thank you for sharing a little about our Canadian Military. We are proud and thankful for their service and yours. Stay safe. Thoughts and prayers with you always 🙏🇨🇦🇺🇸
Thanks for this video. Being Canadian we here all the jokes about our military but they are among some of the best trained soldiers in the world. Canada has never lost any war in our history. I am the proud father of a Canadian solder who is training to be a member of CSOR right now!!
You’ve already said to much. 🤦🏻♂️
@@Jimmysaquazone more of a man than you.
Canadian and so stoked that you are taking a interest in our special forces. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Liked and subbed.... and I'm Canadian ... Love your perspective. Been out of the Canadian forces since 1984 ( I'm old now) But I have a huge respect for our Canadian forces, the US forces and the UK forces. You rock... USA, and we got your back! Gawd I'm old.... wish I wasn't so old....lol. USA, Canada, and the UK, the three amigos who've always worked well together. You are our brother, and on Memorial day... on Remembrance day, I never forget any of you. Combat Arms Channel.... Thank you for your service. You are awesome!
Fun fact: Canada has never lost a war
Although we have had regiments decimated damn near wiped out and they still kept fighting. Wounded or not. Our canadian ancestors that fought were the meanest bunch of killers on the battlefield.
If they suffered a nasty hit, the Canadians tend to hit back twice as hard and twice as brutal.
Not only that but they pulled some amazing feights of violence.
Many many accounts of single canadian soldiers killing five or more germans before getting taken down themselves on average.
And the germans were not a bunch of weiners either.
Sometimes I wonder if the latest generation of Canadians carry the same sort of... Fighting spirit?
@@Mr.Winterz Google Léo Major. Real life Rambo.
@@benjii_boi I heard the dude who lit the original white house on fire was drunken newf.
@@mammouth2727
French Canadian? Same guy who liberate a town by himself from Germans?
@@Mr.Winterz yes exactly. And he did it again in Korea.
React to Leo major Canadian scout who liberated a town by himself we would rather die than give up
In Afghanistan, our guys were called "the red devils"- by the Afghans.
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I think you mean the world wars. Germans called us that. My older brother did a tour afgan. He never heard any nicknames from afgan. To hard to get nicknames when they are dead.
@@countrybuiltlife Well, I was going based off of reports from Can military of my acquaintance. The point being, we're only "nice" until provoked.
@@lesliemccormick6527 very true about being the being nice part. I just like to help people out. Have huge respect for my family that has fought in every war Canada has been apart of. Yes even against America. Family was sent here a long time ago. Last name means farmer for king in old English. Love my history a little to much. Lol. Family have one of queens guards named after us for all the years of feeding the king and queen. Yeomans
@@countrybuiltlife I've read that the Germans called us Stormtroopers, not red devils. Just saying
@@cametplays never heard that. Everything I know is from people who served. Brother did two tours. Soooo I’ll listen to him. Before ransoms on the internet. Lol
My dad was in the Canadian Army for over ten years before joining CSOR. He was deployed in Afghanistan, Latvia and in the Arctic (with the Army). I can't really say what (nor do I know everything that) he did and where he went when he was in CSOR, but what I can say is that he trained both CSOR and JTF2 soldiers, and SOF units from other NATO countries in JTAC among other things. He retired from CSOR last year and is back in the Canadian Army now on his way to becoming an officer. At the moment he's a Warrant Officer. This week I finally got to see him again and spend time with him after four years. I live in Germany and he was at Ramstein Air Base for a week. Me not living in Canada combined with the fact that he's away quite a lot makes it hard, but I was very happy to finally be able to introduce him to my wife of two years.
I know this might not interest many of you guys but I just wanted to share my own "military family story", especially as the video was about CSOR and CANSOF in general. ✌️
Why Arctic,?
@@steevemenard8108 Mostly to show military presence (as the north is very remote) and train for arctic warfare. Couple of Americans are also stationed up there on Canadian soil.
I think it's very interesting. I recently learned that Warrant Officers enjoy a lot of autonomy compared with other servicemen, which was a fun fact for me.
Never watched videos from your channel before, but UA-cam recommended it, I am Canadian, and I was interested. You seem like a nice guy and I wanted to thank you for your service.
I like how respectful you are towards Canadians. God Bless You sir.
Finally it’s good to see the Canadian Special Forces not many people talk about it. At least i don’t think
I think that's what they prefer
That's a good thing. The real bad asses of the world NZSAS, Delta, Seal Team-6, UKSAS, Australian SAS - don't want or need public accolades.
@@micahmorton4442 and you think any form of Canadian military gets accolades?... There are more Australian and probably every other nations accolades before ours!!!
@@KelliReimer Who needs accolades? We have pride in accomplishments.
Micah Morton jtf2?
Canadians are nice. And polite. No one ever said we were gentle...:D
We give great kindness because were capable of great violence.
'If I had American Technology, British Officers and Canadian Soldiers I would rule the world' - Churchill (not Mad Jack...Winston)
I was with CSOR when they stood up, and served 6 years with them as an Operator, and MOE. The training for SOBQ, and once in the regiment; is always like what is seen in this video, and honestly more. It is a great Regiment, and was the highlight of my career.
@Devon R B I am retired lol, I am also still not saying anything mission specific lol.
Thank you for your service.
You seem like a really good hearted, straight up guy with a level head. Stay safe, sir!
Thank you for reacting to your neighbours to the North's military in an un biased manner. Many USA military channels that I've watched are great at having absolutely nothing positive to say about Canadian military. I just figure, they don't have a clue what we do, and have done....
Thank you again for reacting to us and recognizing this as part of Canadian military. Your Canadian neighbour to the North. ;0)
FYI: I am so very proud of all our men and women in Canada's military!!!
A Canadian has won Top Gun. Tell them that and watch them go all squirrely.
@@TyLockton Did that back in the late 70's or early 80's using a F-5 against, not sure but one of various, F-14,15,16,18's and others.
@@TyLockton we have impeccable pilots...just need to get them some proper equipment...not those dirty lightnings that will bankrupt our country
@@TyLockton A Canadian, as an astronaut, sang David Bowie's "Space Oddity", while orbiting in space. How cool is that?
ua-cam.com/video/nygNRHpLD10/v-deo.html
@@sillililli01 Chris Hadfield wasnt it yeah hes one cool guy
Canadians have a good heart but they are fearless when it comes to comradship l love all soldiers ,POW, all
We often joke and say we are the nicest people... until someone steps on the snow.
Canada has 2 or 3 of the top 5 longest kill shots. One being the longest. React to that.
JTF2 Canadian special forces operator, based in Iraq, had set a new record of 3,540 m beating the record previously held by an Australian sniper { name unknown } at 2,815 m
@@johnnygreeko9886 it was was held by a Brit not an aussie. And yes I know.
@@johnnygreeko9886 so should I think it, that they want new wars to get revansch? aussies and brits and so on.
#1 and #3 to be specific.
we have first now we just can't tell anyone yet lol
I have met a few Canadian special forces guys and the fact they are such nice fellas and average in most ways is one of the ways they remain anonymous.
Thank you sir. We will always be allies.
We are nice and polite, except in war or on ice. 😊🇨🇦
Most soldiers are good and deserve our respect, they have a tough job so we have a good life.
Canadian love to you. Hope we did you proud. Lots of love from the north.
Guy apologizes like he’s Canadian.
the first North American special forces unit devils brigade was a combined american canadian unit
The Devils Brigade is slang term. The correct unit name is 1st Special Forces Brigade or Regiment. Memory fails.
1st Special Service Force!!! As the memory finally kicked in.
No it was not. It was strictly a Canadian force.
@@dr.michaelr.foreman2170 I'm sorry you are incorrect.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Special_Service_Force
@@foamer443 We know wikipedia is sometimes full of falsehoods. The Devils Brigade was given to the Canadian soldiers in WW!. If there were some American soldiers who joined the Canadians before America got in the war. does not mean they get all the credit. FACT: Devils Brigade was the name given the Canadian Army in WW! by the Germans. America was not even in the war yet.
Yeah, it was strictly Canadian, that's why their shoulder patch was an arrowhead with Canada and USA written on it.
They forgot a very important skill all Canadians are trained in. We can take your eye out with the blade of our hockey sticks!🏒
Not to mention what our guys can do with a Tim Horton's coffee stir stick
inthekitchen2 then the girls come along... 🐸
FYI, more people in Canada have a gun license than are registered to play hockey.
But you go ahead and grab your silly little stick...
But we always say we're sorry..lol
That's 2 min for high sticking, 5 if there is blood.
I appreciate this. I am ex Canadian Army Engineer Officer Reserve (trained with regular forces). Your review was very respectful, knowledgeable and genuine. Mutual respect seems so rare these days. I love your content. Thanks for doing this, especially on deployment. Your free time must be so limited. Stay safe! Thanks so much for what you do! Putting yourself in harms way to protect us all! Cheers, Chimo!
Canada has a very long and proud SF history, dating to the US French Indian wars but in modern history raiding units in WWI, Commando in WWII, the first special brigade which was a joint brigade between US and Canada (Devils brigade) which was actually the first time the US jumped in the SF world their emblem “The red arrow head” still displayed on US SF
It was called the 1stSSF or First Special Service Force, not a Brigade at all.
1st Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Vet, Great Vid Cheers!!
Thank you for your service Sir :)
Good job with the video. The Canadian Military can hold it's own, and in many cases, surpass most of the world's militaries in terms of training and professional competencies. One small critique (very small) is that you should have kept Robert Fowler's small excerpts in your video. He has perspectives very few individuals have, as a captive of the enemy for over 4 months. It would have provided your viewers with more context from a captive's personal lenses. BTW, he was a very senior diplomat, who at one time was a very senior bureaucrat in Canada's Department of National Defense. Good job with the limited resources you have. BZ!
Good job thanks! 🇨🇦
I’ve just shown my daughter this video to inspire her about eating right, mental strength and determination, especially the bit about not getting into the initial Army Rangers selection because of eating/protein intake. She is developing a more positive mindset about food after loads of negative influences she has seen on social media. You’ve been an inspiration to her. Thank you 😊
Great channel dude! I am a Former Canadian Soldier 🇨🇦 and a Former Marine Reservist out of Topsham Maine. Your videos are well made and you are a great speaker!! 👍
I really really really like this UA-camr. Unlike a bunch of other youtubers he doesn’t let his ego get in the way. He comments on how cool it is rather than saying everything looks simple and it isn’t special. I completely respect that. You got my subscribe and like
A great read is Pierre Burton's " Vimy" a great factual read.
Indeed ❤🇨🇦 I have the book ❤🇨🇦
W5 is a Canadian institution. I'm 56 and remember watching it as a child. The W5 thing is a reference to the 5 W's of journalism: Who, What, When, Where, Why.
This is an excellent video, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. Big respect to all of the men and women who serve for their country, and I'm very proud to be Canadian.
thank you for sharing your ranger school story, practicing what you preach good sir I appreciate you.
I don't know if you are aware of this, but the record set for a sniper was a jead shot from 3.2 kilometers by a Canadian sniper, to which no sniper has ever come close to. He never allowed his name to be told, but he did have a nickname, which (funny enough) I can't remember. I'm sure it was a damn good one. Cheers, man! You rock!
A Canadian Sniper team from JTF2 (Kinda like the SAS for Canada) has the record for the longest confirmed kill in military history. Took out an RPG team while deployed to Iraq I believe?
Yeah they confirmed because after the shot the sniper was heard to say ”sorry ahe"
@@trident1314 Eh*
@@trident1314 hey get our " eh" right . This could lead to war if your not careful.
@@zombiedadx8343 apologies lol eh in Scottish means what ahe sounds better in my head
@@trident1314 haha I was messing with you. I hate " eh" referenced always to canadians. World thinks that's all we ever say
Thank you. As a proud yet down to earth Canadian, I'm used to our military being the butt of people's jokes. And it's very true that very few knew about our special forces (JTF2, CSOR). That said, I am truly humbled and honored to hear your positive critique of our small but impactful branch of our combat arms. Thank you for your wisdom and maturity and open-mindedness. I truly enjoyed your video.
Check out JTF2 , another branch of Canadian special forces
There's almost nothing on JTF 2, and that's for a reason. They are Canada's Tier 1 unit, top secret, and nobody knows the operations they've done or the members of it.
@@agent00puffball Read "No Ordinary Men" by Colonel Bernd Horn. One of the best books about Canadian Special Forces I have ever read.
they are a sub unit of the CSOF, in other words, some of the guys you saw in this video are part of the JTF2.
THE branch of Specops
Facta non verba
I am a 67 year old Canadian who was unaware of them. Thanks for the video. Subscribed!
Damn right...all day, everyday!
The narration was awesome. You did a really good job.
Thank you for presenting this.
Cheers. 🇨🇦
"In War or Peace" is my family's motto, the 48th Highlanders that my Dad fought with motto is "Faithful Forever" - I'm proud to be Canadian. Thanks for sharing. I'm off to hunt down additional CSOR clips because I'd never heard of them before and I've lived in Canada for 61 years! Great video, stumbled across you tbh and you do a good show. Keep it up.
Our family motto is to remain Unvanquished
I served with Hank (from the video - CO of CSOR) way back when he was a Lt. Good guy. I also served with CSOR's creator and first CO. Also a great guy.
The biggest reason why Canadian military personnel hold a place of high regard amongst other nations is that it is all volunteers who want to serve, want to learn and want to be better than they are... underfunded but they do amazing work with the limited resources at their disposal. If there ever comes another time of global conflict, you better believe Canadians will serve with the utmost valour and courage. Respect to all who serve for the betterment of the world. ❤️
As a Canadian veteran grunt. Thanks for the video👍❤️
W5 is amazing programing. Thanks for putting this out, always good to hear different perspectives.
You sound like a smart, well trained, professional dude. Glad to hear your analysis. When I first saw the title, I thought it might be a cheap shot at us Canadians. It was not and very educational. Thanks for the video!
I have done work at one of their training centers and it was pretty cool. Thats all I'm allowed to say. Lets put it this way , you really wouldn't want these guys mad at you
Terrain model training before battles goes right back to WWI with the Canadian Army. Before the storming of Vimy Ridge, every soldier from Private on up was rehearsed in just such a model so that they had a clearer idea of the bigger picture. It was pioneered by the Canadian Corps in the British Army of 1917.
Thank you for posting this awesome video about my heroes of my country
Very good channel!
I have the greatest respect for all military, without their commitment, we would not be able to enjoy the freedom we have...Great presenter!!
A lot of comments about WWI but in WWII at Juno beach the Canadians punched through so fast and far they had to wait for the US to catch up or otherwise risk being surrounded and cut off. It may take a lot for us to fight but when we do, watch out
The Canadians actually had to return to a line closer to the Brits and Amis so that the allies could support each other better (and not get cut off).
Canadian in peace time: I'm sorry
Canadian in war time: you're going to be sorry
Canadian playing hockey: you're already dead.
Who else, after the narrator said 'on land air or sea, immediately thought of 'coast to coast to coast' ??
Much love from Finland. You are so interactive with your viewers and very down to earth bloke. Keep up the good work.
Btw, you should really do an reaction video about an French navy special ops mission in Burkina Faso in 2019. Liveth For Evermore channel has an very cool video about it.
Thanks for the video. Respect to all you soldiers out there
I am a proud Canadian and appreciative of your supportive comments. Much respect to the powerful and amazing U.S. military who have often fought side by side with Canada as brothers in arms
I want to see more Leo Major reactions. Please cover his story!
Didn’t Leo major make so much noise in ww2 he made the Germans think all of Canada was attacking in that one port or something?
@@emilydove8903 on d-day he captured a german intelligence tank by himself and brought it to allied lines. He refused to hand over the tank to a british officer because he thought the guy was an incompetent ass, instead handing it over to his own Canadian ranking officer. Lost an eye to a phosphorus grenade, but said he only needed one eye to shoot. Was in a tank when it ran over a mine. It killed all but him, broke his back and a few other places. They were going to send him back home so he went AWOL and recuperated in a home somewhere. When he was well again he came back. He liberated an entire dutch town by himself, making the germans think there was an entire Canadian regiment attacking. Captured a lot of germans by himself. Then in the Korean war he and a small group of men held an entire hill against about 3000 Chinese, calling in morter fire so close to his position that those firing the morters could hear them impacting while he was talking to them on the radio. He was a absolute badass.
Ralph Velthuis to add to all this he Volunteer for both wars.
@@Incarnation613 he lived for fighting. Absolutely no fear. Puts todays generations to shame.
Ralph Velthuis oh ok we were only taught how he took Zwolle from the Germans in social
Them cuts are Tribal scars more or less like us flying flags fella.Thanks for your service.
The mans scars on his face are of religious background. Not a marker of any kind of shame or anything like that. I worked with a Nigerian man on the rigs up here in Alberta who had exact scars and he told me that that was the case. Also one of the hardest working men I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with.
@@tryffin I'm Nigerian. Those facial markings are cultural. It's like your ear piercings or nose piercings to the cultures that do it. I don't know where the religious portion comes from though.
@@atio5491 I just proved why one shouldn't comment on things after having some alcohol.
What I intended to say was that if the markings were a mark of shame or from kidnappers etc it wouldn't change my opinion of you in any worse way at all. And the religious portion came from the comment above "The mans scars on his face are of religious background. Not a marker of any kind of shame or anything like that."
Alberta gang
This man is a man of integrity, which you see in alot of true soldiers. The honorable warriors of our time.
Thanks for posting. Stay safe my American brother!
This 62 year old Canadian ready to put on the WAR PAINT to defend my home - North America
you can help by lending a hand in the health care system who is being overloaded. A war is not happening any time soon.
I'm right beside you brother,
@@iPhonetique You Sir/Lady are an idiot! This man who is 10 yrs my Senior is willing to lay down his life for anyone on this continent and your response is a smart ass comment on the heath care system? Shame on you !!!
During WWII, after the invasion of the Italian mainland, the German forces had explicit orders to keep track of where the Canadians were at all times, knowing they were usually the vanguard of the allied forces, and wherever they were, thats where the "push" would come from. The Germans would then consolidate their forces there. Many times the Canadians had to travel during the night to avoid being spotted.
This was the case for both WWs as the Canadians were very well fed, just like the Americans, the only difference is that we were way more present and early to help the Allies forces. Canadians were walking very strong compared to the skinny and sleep deprived French and British forces.
Lloyd Robertson looking fresh as usual
Good video lad. Thank you for your service. Great video. We will always serve along with you.
Ex Canadian forces and I have checked out a number of your videos here on UA-cam. Thank you for your insight into taking the time to learn more about the forces here. Hats off brother.
Regardless if your canadian or american our military's are insane, together unstoppable. We Shouldn't argue whos better but rather pay respects to all who have served/currently deployed, putting there life in front of our own. Thank you to everyone who made north America what it is today.
My apologies to "Combat Arms Channel". I wish to thank you for this portion dedicated to the "Canadian Military". I got lost in past memories and accidently sent without acknowledging your contributions to your Country and Patrons. I appreciated your fair and down to earth assessment. May you find success and strength towards your future endeavors. Thank you for your service!
God speed!
This guy is such a good UA-camr that this video at The time of this comment their is 0 dislike
Keep it up champ 🙌🏾
Edit: still no dislikes
A month later and only 8. 8 douchebags
Hey. Thanks for the vid / your interest in Cdn military. Retired 🇨🇦 Army (Armour) here.
CSOR guys are the real deal. I’m a cadet and went to RMCTC and the officer RSM was the previous CSM and RSM of CSOR. He was the nicest guy ever and he had talked about a lot. He was also the scariest guy I’ve ever met too. Search Chief Warrant Officer Mike Gauley. Really cool guy.
They were held captive in the desert for 130 days
that sucks
That's terrible tbh, its almost half of a year
@@arfanik9827 no,It in a desert.
Canadian soldiers in our "Special Forces" community don't get a lot of recognition. And that is how they want it. Hard to surprise enemy combatants if they've heard about you and can google you.
Great video with great points made. The hats and the glasses didn't really conceal them that god. But then again, they don`t lock their doors so... As far as I know, this is more of a 75th ranger, MARSOC, Green Berets type of unit. Canada has another unit that the government doesn't even comment on. Its called JTF-2 and its more of a Seal Team 6 or Delta Force and SAS equivalent. Really Tier 1 unit that does less of indigenous training and more of 2 two the heart 1 in the mind type of stuff. But yeah, really cool agressive and nice guys.
Your correct we also have NTOG witch is naval special operations and CJIRU witch is CBRN and SARTECHS witch are kind of like PJs only they don’t go into combat
So proud of our military! Humble and good at what they do!
Dude, for you and all service members.... THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE !
Just found you. Hoo Raah!
Just came across your videos and I really enjoy your commentary on them.
I'm Canadian and my grandfather fought in WW2 with the Black Watch for Canada and my Great Grandfather also fought with the Black Watch in WW1 for Canada.
Extremely proud of them , so I definitely like anything about Canada military wise.
I would definitely appreciate it if you checked out a video about The Devil's Brigade. Seeing your reaction and listening to your comments would be quite interesting.
Cheers from Canada.
Stay Safe.