The Real-Life Rambo - The Man Who Fought 1,000 Battles Without a Single Scratch
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- The helicopter blades whirred, cleaving through the humid jungle air as Command Sergeant Major Patrick "Tad" Tadina crouched in the doorway, his eyes scanning the dense canopy below. At just 5'5" and 125 pounds, he was a small man with an outsized reputation - one of Vietnam's most decorated and feared Rangers.
As the chopper descended towards the landing zone, Tad's mind raced through the mission ahead. Five years of continuous combat had honed his instincts to a razor's edge. He knew the NVA was out there, waiting. His team of six Rangers would be inserting deep behind enemy lines, outnumbered and outgunned. Their mission: locate and disrupt a major supply route feeding the Ho Chi Minh trail.
Tad checked his customized silenced pistol one last time. They'd be on the ground in seconds, and the hunt would begin. Despite leading over 1,000 long-range patrols, Tad had never lost a man. But this mission felt different. Intel suggested the enemy knew they were coming.
As the skids touched down, Tad's eyes locked onto movement in the treeline. In one fluid motion, he raised his weapon and squeezed the trigger. The figure dropped silently as Tad and his team melted into the jungle. The Ranger, known as "Ghost," was again on the prowl.
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The title is a bit misleading "...without a single scratch." He was wounded three times, but the impressive thing is having never lost a single man in his 5 years in Vietnam. That is not just an epic achievement, it is truly legendary. I imagine there would have been fierce competition to serve under him.
Why no Medal of Honor? That's an incredible list of achievements in one of the most grueling combat theaters the US ever fought in.
Maybe wounded but not scratched. Haha
You take the time to do all the research and edit it and then you can name the video. Man everyone does nothing but complain now a days.
Its like Vietnam's version of the Alamo Scouts of WW2.
@mikehoncho6565 yep, Just like YOU just did
This is the first time I have ever heard of this man and that is a shame . Very grateful this video was made to let us know this giant of a man existed . I wish that more Americans would know about him and his exploits and truly see what a man is , what a leader of men is and a true warrior . He is a perfect example of the old phrase , it's not the size of the dog in the fight , but the size of the fight in the dog .
R.I.P. CSM Tadina for you will not be forgotten by me .
Same. I joined the Navy as a combat engineer, Seabees. Seabees can land anywhere on Earth in 24 hours. Start building what is needed. This man is the Best, the reason we don't know about him. Some of what we did, do have time locks. 10, 20 years, or never, U.S. government. We don't like sharing our Best.
I couldn't have said it better myself. 💯
His story should have been made into a movie a long time ago. I’m embarrassed to say that I’ve never heard about him until now. What a warrior.
And I agree 1001%
Movie would be terrible.
Another man dedicated to helping his fellow soldiers learn to live & successfully survive in a combat environment! A true patriot & hero!
If he was really a patriot and hero he would have abstained from fighting such a useless and destructive war.
I've read so many LRRP books and accounts but never heard of this awesome trooper before. What a man. My sincerest admiration and respect. RIP, Warrior.
Makes me wonder why on Earth his name has gone unrecognized?
Brother that's because all seven of of the CZcams channels that they have are the biggest bunch of bullshitters on Earth not a one single of their videos make any sense
I call total yank bs yous are not the only warriors
@@mickryan2450 Nobody said Americans are the only warriors. Weird comment.
so glad to know this great warrior didn't die in combat like his own brother and so many of his other comrades and went on to live a long and full life⚛
'The Ghost in The Jungle'' is would be a good movie name if they ever make one about this incredible soldier.
That's Oz sas
Silent but Deadly is another title idea that doesn't stink
Never heard of CSM Tadina until now...WHY? What an amazing man and American Hero! Wish he was still around to thank for his service.
Honestly, I think it's because people may compromise his safety. He had a bounty on him. On the flip side, he was as humble as they get.
My God what a warrior! There needs to be a movie made about this man!!!
Command Sergeant Major Tadina, was in my battalion chain of command. I had several chances to walk n talk with him. He was one of the top 5 NCOs I ever worked with. This was in 1990 at Ft. Riley KS. The Big Red One.
@@PatrickWilkinson-tb9yo ...that's awesome! To have actual interaction with him would have been incredible!
@klaaturivera3746 u are returded
@@klaaturivera3746u are almost as returded as biden
@@klaaturivera3746 Why not?
Come on congress. This guy deserves the Medal of Honor. A man like this, and his children deserve college and to see his name plastered on a memorial.
Yes. MOH now. How many ranger lives did he save not just on his 5 year tour in Vietnam, but far into the future with his training methods? MOH the time is now.
Receiving a MoH happens when one's peers along with one's superior submits a recommendation to the top. It's interesting how he got all kinds of medals except the MoH.
Incredible man. He led a long and interesting life. We need many more like him today.
5 tours in Vietnam ? And as a LRRP leader... living and fighting in the jungle !
Damn, this guy was top dog! Great warrior 💪
Thank you for showcasing this incredible Soldier and American. The Nation seems to want to forget about the Vietnam conflict, and with that, all it's brave Soldiers and Marines. You did a service reflecting on this man's attributes and career! 👍
Why not just use his real picture on the thumbnail??? He deserves that respect..
Good point.
Preach!!
Perfect example of the saying "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog". What a badass. We should be hearing more about people like him and Roy Benevidez.
He's the guy who clears impossible achievements in game but in real life, "No man Left behind Achievement" completed!! Salute!!
His Ranger Hall of Fame photo should be the thumbnail.
Absolutely, they need to fix this immediately. They are using some random persons picture as the thumbnail that is not even Patrick. Extremely disrespectful.
Truly a very courageous and brave Ranger. One who's track record of 1,000 missions. Without losing a single man speaks for itself. Throughroughly enjoyed perusing this video of this incredible Ranger. 💪👃✨
My fad's older brother was in the 173rd in WW2 & Korea with 130 combat jumps.Sweetetes man I ever knew & who would have thought he was a natural badass like this Giant of a small man in this video.
He might have had 130 jumps but they weren’t even close to being “ combat “ jumps . The US didn’t have near that many
AND THEY NEVER GAVE THIS GUY THE MEDAL OF HONOR??? WHY THE HELL NOT???
What I was thinking, he Certainly should have had Legion of Merit and Army MOH. Seems like, as a Marine, that I have seen, and heard of Ranger friends, that got Bronze Stars, and their officers, would get a silver star, or LOM.... And they didn't do it! They just happened to be in command of some outstanding warriors!!! Smh... Chesty disliked zeros just because that kinda BS... Marine, Security Forces, I have utmost respect for those that earn it, Rangers, Green Berry, Delta Force.... Some of my Best friends. Love Honor Respect, Ghost... Shadow, Phantom and other's that you know who you are. Thank You!
Beret
This is what I love about America! We are Mutts and from all over the world and our differences make us stronger
please germany woukd have wiped the floor with us 1 on 1 in ww2.....being mixed race doesn't make you stronger it makes you weaker.....Pure aryan blood like germans makes you superior not being an american
So true. It's terrible that some parts of the population fear and demonize, rather than embrace, their fellow Americans.
remember school house rocks, and how we were just a big melting pot, but bound together in the belief of freedom... sad whats happened in todays world.
So why do Americans never stop talking about race and racism? Doesn't sound like a harmonious society. Look at Japan who are mostly homogenous. No country is perfect, but they appears to be much more peaceful and orderly than the US.
@@yangerjamir0906it takes pressure to make a diamond.
The fearless strenght and fury of a Philippino warrior is legendary.
Legendary, is not a strong enough word to attach to this Ranger.
It is not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog. He was 100% bad ass. And I am glad he was on our side.
I salute you, sir.
Thanks for the tribute. Glad his story is not lost to history.
men like this are few. without them we would not be free.
Legendary mental and physical prowess, great planning, a standard for being a Ranger.
I sure wished I had the chance to meet this man. Just from this short time watching the video, I would follow him into the fires of hell if that were what it took. Thank You for telling this great man's story.
A real man 💪🏻
Calling him Rambo is an understatement.
you got to watch out for them short guys!
True, those thin wiry short guys are bad ass
I met Tad in Honolulu. Wow! Want a man. Didn't know who I met. Didn't know he didn'tvin 2020.
Rest In Love Hawai'ian Patriot
ARMY STRONG
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"The Real-Life Rambo - The Man Who Fought 1,000 Battles Without a Single Scratch". Absolutely misleading, but at the same time truthful. He was wounded, but each time it was not a scratch. It was much more. Headline written by a politician.
what a warrior!! thank you for telling his story! the red hot barrel in 8:18 😊
What a great man total respect to a legend, they must make a film about this man 🏴
Rangers Lead the Way CSM! May God rest your soul and give you peace. I am sure that wherever you are, you are still keeping people safe and showing them how things should be done to exceed the standard.
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He should get The Medal Of Honor.
A very brave and smart man🇺🇸
Thank you for telling his story.
Please change "without s single scratch" which is untrue, to "without losing a single man" which is both true and far more impressive.
This man was not awarded the CMOH?
I've never heard of this guy's story before and listening to this makes him seem unreal. Thanks for this information. Incredible story
What a fearless, stud of a man! Glad he lived to a ripe old age and enjoyed his contractor career as well. Awesome story!
His Filipino lineage is very evident through his physical attributes... Salute!
say what?? not every little nip is fillipino
My Irish/Filipino nephew's are 6' 4" plus
amen....look at the Philipinno Regiments during the War. Unstoppable.
Mc Arthur said " give me a hundred filipino soldiers and i will conquer the world" is a testament
@@bill2066what are you talking about?
Now that's a real life Rambo! What a badass💯
This dude was a badass!!
It must’ve bothered him a bit that he gave 5 years, and lost a brother, to a conflict that his own government wouldn’t let them win.
but the MIC really cleaned up, that's all that matters and still does.
Government *couldn’t* win. Love you America.
That guy was a total bad ass my step dad knew that guy
That dude was the best soldier ever.
Audie Murphy was also 5' 5".
It's just a coincidence - I'm not making any wild claims.
A lot of Special Forces men today are about that height as well
@@NeviQAdnariMshort kings trying to cope 😂
Present arms! What a great story. He should have gotten the CMH. Tim Walz should crawl away into a dark corner and hide.
Sgt Walz did his bit.
It’s Cadet Bonespurs that dishonors himself by disparaging our soldiers.
@banedonrunestar5618 at least he isn't a lying communist like Tampon Tim!
@@banedonrunestar5618Sigh. Walz was Guard. Part time. One stay in Italy, otherwise slept in his own bed, went to work, came home, and ate supper with his family. Trump got a deferment. You do know Biden and Bill Clinton also got deferments. And if military service is so important to you, Kamala could have volunteered. I did. USAF, 1976-80, and a woman.
@@scallopohare9431Thank you for your service and that wonderful mic drop you posted!!
@@scallopohare9431Even part time they can call you up to full time during war and still can die like any other soldier.
This man was truly decorated
You see women! Some of the greatest and bravest heroes are well under 6’ tall. This man was truly a beast. Leading by example. It would be great to make a movie about him.
I am truly honored for your service.
Another Vietnam story about a Great American hero, if we had more men like him and supported them. There would be 2 Vietnams, one a friendly republic and one a communist shithole. Heroes like Tadina may be gone but they will never be forgotten.
He is now with his brothers in Valhalla, with Tango Mike Mike, Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez.
We need men like them now more than ever!!!
A rare individual and an all to breif lesson on his life.
Book Title: Miracle Soldier
: Miracle Man
My stepfather fought in Korea. When asked, he said the toughest guys were the Filipinos. The worst? Let's just say it's an island with the initials PR.
It is always the Puerto Ricans.
Make sure to research the history of the 65th Infantry Division. General Douglas MacArthur, who commanded the U.S.-led United Nations forces, praised the 65th‘s soldiers for their remarkable ability and courage in field operations. In my 24-year career in the United States Army, I proudly served twice with the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea, each time with the same vital mission.
Make sure to research the history of the 65th Infantry Division. General Douglas MacArthur, who commanded the U.S.-led United Nations forces, praised the 65th‘s soldiers for their remarkable ability and courage in field operations. In my 24-year career in the United States Army, I proudly served twice with the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea, each time with the same vital mission.
@@elsuproso50 Thank you for your service, pal!
@@kiefmanning7394 You guessed it. He said they ran like barnyard chickens at the sound of gunshots.
Tads definitely is the real Rambo..thx
This is the man every Infantry soldier wants to be. But can't.
holy shit this guys nuts! this video has me inspired
you may have missed the point of First Blood. Rambo was a deeply traumatized veteran and, as you will recall, the title of the movie is First Blood because "they drew first blood, not me" as Rambo puts it.
Respect ❤❤
Thumbnail image reminded me of an old joke. My uncle bob was a vietnam vet, one day his chopper was shot down, crew killed, he was the only survivor, there was a case of beer aboard so bob sat down and drank em all while waiting for rescue. But he sees about 40 VC come out of the treeline so he jumps into the crashed huey, opens up on the VC with the door gun, kills about half of the opfor, then grabs a shot gun and his sidearm and charges into em like a madman, kills em all. Moral of the story? Don't f*ck with uncle bob after he's been drinkin!
Off of the streets - "When you have trouble get them that knows trouble."
Appreciate the videos. Thanks much.
Three Purple Hearts indicates your headline"s "...without a scratch..." needs changed, though.
“I ain’t got time to Bleed”
"Get to the choppa"!...
SE5 much? Lol
It’s Jesse Ventura’s infamous quote in the Film “Predator” speaking to Richard “Pancho” Chaves, who coincidentally both actors served in the Vietnam war.
(CZcams : I ain’t got time to Bleed) GodBless the US
Wow...thank you for this. Never heard of this guy. From my HomeTown as well.
No Ka Oi !
What a badass! This was my dream as a kid growing up on Rambo movies 😂
"Without a single scratch"....
8:27 "My calf was hanging down to my ankles"
Unsubbing for that clickbait and for the narrator's obnoxious cadence.
Dude had the Eye of the Tiger till the End
May he now rest easy in God's arms.
I'm sure he is in hell. No way God will let him in the kingdom.
I very much enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
Served with LRSD, 101st Airborne. Those boys are still holding it down in early GWOT. I was just a untabbed 11bravo, but some of these dudes went on to green berets. This unit was a pipeline for alot of Ranger bat and spec ops dudes. Infantrymen always the heart of the fight!!
Were LRSD units ever used offensively. LRRP units in Vietnam were used very offensively and their mission scope went far beyond reconnaissance. I have always been curious if this was still the case in later years.
What an awesome guy! Semper Fi Sir!
Damn,this guy was a beast 🤷♂️
This is amazing. Most men would not go on these missions alone.
1,000 missions
1,000 kills
No one lost.
Badass!
Wow a lot of history from theses men, you cover so much more than any history book
This is what true heroes are like. It would have been more beneficial to our troops if he was ten years older. Our troops would have had better training.
I appreciate his penchant for stealth!
11:37 Right here’s my favorite clip! Looks like this guy went full spray and pray! 😂
At 8:18 the soldiers barrel is glowing red.
Wow, that man was an amazing person 👏. I have never heard of the Ranger Hall Of Fame. Would you do a video on that???
I think ranger training back then was only 2 weeks, but 2 weeks of very phyiscal activity is pretty hard! Most older people are tired after 20-30 min. Rough streets of Hawaii🤣🤣That is the funniest thing I heard this week!
“ ranger “ training in Vietnam at the SF area was completely different than ranger school in the states. Those who trained in Vietnam could not wear the “ Ranger tab “. As to his ranger training I’m really not sure where he got it
HERO
That was an impressive resume. Thank you for your service sir. RIP
clearly tadina is the eternal warrior! r.i.p.
If this soldier did not deserve the Congressional Medal of Honor, I don't know who did.
Jesus!!! What an amazing man.... Huzzah!!
Wow, what a story. Thank you for the effort put into this video and then sharing.
wauw wauw wauw hero
The rough streets of Hawaii...,rwell that's something ya dont hear very often.
Serious lookin dude. Kinda reminds me of the Gurkhas.
God bless the Herd, Airborne all the way,
Thank you Tad for being an inspiring american warrior. o7
"Tad grew up on the rough streets of Hawaii"...
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Yeah, that sounds brutal.
🤣🤣🤣
at 0:06 did you say, "Command Sergeant Major"??
He indeed did
Yep
Must have been a BMF
Yup he’s a csm
That's right up there with Commandeer Captain Ringleader
Billy Walkabout was a Legend in the 101st Airborne Division in VietNam, with Rangers, LRRPS, Airborne Infantry & another was Randall Herrod, U.S. Marine Corps, Randall saved Oliver North's life twice in one night. Both served in I Corps, both American Indian Warriors.
It's crazy how short guys become war heroes. Audie murphy was underweight too. While I think the real life Rambo is Bo Grites Tadina is no slouch and an outstanding american
One of Americans best.
“The roughs streets of Hawaii 😂
i thought roy benavides was rambo
So basically - if we had three or four more guys like this - we'd have won.
Heroes are remembered….. legends never die