First heard this poem in 1977 when I was a young Private in the Infantry. It struck a chord with me because I had noticed first-hand how shabbily treated we were by many civilians. We were called warmongers and baby-killers. I was still in after 9/11. We had people buy us rounds and say “thank you for your service”. Yea, things don’t change much do they?
The American left have pretty much adopted this as their favorite sport: baby killers and of course Kerry's favorite quip about being stupid and having no other choice.
I first joined in 1997. Now I'm about to retire. I'm blessed to live in a very patriotic area in the US. I wish all who've answered the call of their country could get the respect they deserve. A line that struck me is by Douglas MacArthur: "The Soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war." Truly, thank you for your service, sir. 🫡
Nothing has changed at all. They want us till the meaningless fight is done, then it us time to push us aside. At least until the next time. Hats off to the "Tommies" around the world, male and female, past and future. Never forget we are all brothers and sisters. And we stand together.
So true. It seems that the Woke have never fought or encountered life threatening situations, but when there's trouble they shout for the protection of the armed forces or the police.
I spent twenty years on active duty - including most of the Vietnam War period and its aftermath - and America disgracefully supported its young warriors during and upon their return from Asia. Virtually no one in uniform is a policy maker - perhaps only a few of the very few four-star officers - or even a policy influencer. That crucial role is the exclusive domain of our most senior elected and appointed officials. Yet, many Americans treated the teenagers and the young men who had ABSOLUTELY NO effect on national policy as fools and knaves, when - in fact - the overwhelming majority were simply attempting to do our duties as well as they could. Tragically, Tommy Atkins was alive and well in the United States during several decades of the Twentieth Century. Shame on the many Americans who treated their peers and children so unreasonably and irrationally.
Those with a fairly good knowledge of British history, particularly military history, will know that Kipling was spot on when he denounced the prevailing and disgusting attitude of most Britons towards the professional soldiers who made up the British Army for most of its history. I do not have a drop of English blood but I always have great sympathy for "Tommy Atkins", treated like crap and even flogged (up until 1881!).
❤Tommy where ever you are ❤
"..but Tommy ain't no bloomin' fool, you bet that Tommy sees..." Nothing has changed 130 years late. Semper Fidelis.
David Hauntz got that right brother . keep smiling brother . Greetings from England.
Fucking amen to that David, still the same today...........fuck civvies, two faced to the core.
Two years out and still struggle to find permenent work.
They don't like us.
We're too real for them.
First heard this poem in 1977 when I was a young Private in the Infantry. It struck a chord with me because I had noticed first-hand how shabbily treated we were by many civilians. We were called warmongers and baby-killers. I was still in after 9/11. We had people buy us rounds and say “thank you for your service”. Yea, things don’t change much do they?
The American left have pretty much adopted this as their favorite sport: baby killers and of course Kerry's favorite quip about being stupid and having no other choice.
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
I first joined in 1997. Now I'm about to retire. I'm blessed to live in a very patriotic area in the US. I wish all who've answered the call of their country could get the respect they deserve.
A line that struck me is by Douglas MacArthur: "The Soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war."
Truly, thank you for your service, sir. 🫡
Its Tommy this and Tommy that and Tommy go away, but its thank you Mr Atkins when the band begins to play . Kipling
Nothing has changed at all. They want us till the meaningless fight is done, then it us time to push us aside. At least until the next time. Hats off to the "Tommies" around the world, male and female, past and future. Never forget we are all brothers and sisters. And we stand together.
Tommy knows how to take the bitter with the sweet. No one should ever fear he's been subdued and daunted.
Brings tears to my eyes every time i hear this .
Beautiful.
Nice work Richard!
Kipling's melancholy is beautifully portryed.
Thank you.
Fantastic short film, well done to you and Phil. Regards AL.
Gratitude 🙏
Very beautiful. I'm enjoying this. Thank you my good mate.
thank you .
Just went to.musical of Barrack Room Ballads. Kipling was right then and still is.
Very nicely done, Richard!
watching this 2019! still true
Im guessing your royal artillery m8 ex infantry 2 royal anglian and now MPGS and your right it is still the same
George Galloway's Oxford debate sent me here.
....wow.......
So true. It seems that the Woke have never fought or encountered life threatening situations, but when there's trouble they shout for the protection of the armed forces or the police.
I spent twenty years on active duty - including most of the Vietnam War period and its aftermath - and America disgracefully supported its young warriors during and upon their return from Asia. Virtually no one in uniform is a policy maker - perhaps only a few of the very few four-star officers - or even a policy influencer. That crucial role is the exclusive domain of our most senior elected and appointed officials. Yet, many Americans treated the teenagers and the young men who had ABSOLUTELY NO effect on national policy as fools and knaves, when - in fact - the overwhelming majority were simply attempting to do our duties as well as they could.
Tragically, Tommy Atkins was alive and well in the United States during several decades of the Twentieth Century. Shame on the many Americans who treated their peers and children so unreasonably and irrationally.
Those with a fairly good knowledge of British history, particularly military history, will know that Kipling was spot on when he denounced the prevailing and disgusting attitude of most Britons towards the professional soldiers who made up the British Army for most of its history. I do not have a drop of English blood but I always have great sympathy for "Tommy Atkins", treated like crap and even flogged (up until 1881!).
A pull through rifle bore cleaner is pulled from the chamber to the bore..... Just saying..
'With a clean piece of 4x2'
Yep, nothin' much has changed, when the politicians and generals screw up, it's the soldiers that pay for it in blood. Sic Transit Gloria Mundi.
Still the same now nothing changes
Depressing.
very