Reflections of a soldier (Part 2 of 3) - Rhodesian Bush War
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- čas přidán 5. 04. 2021
- This documentary film provides an insight into the Rhodesian Bush War from a soldiers perspective. You’ll hear how the army conducted its patrols and examples of contacts with enemy terrorists. This is the second part of a 3 part series, so be sure to subscribe!
Many of the photos and videos were photographed by my mother and father (featured prominently in this film) during the 1970's.
The army photos were video recorded from the book "Contact" by John Lovett. This is a wonderful book and takes pride in anyone's book shelf.
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I was intake 125 (1972) and what he is describing is spot on.
My old boss was raised in Rhodesia and did his military service, being 18 in 1975. He was a quirky, often difficult guy that seemed to have some very deep scars. Having watched this it’s not hard to see why he might have been how he was.
This guys recollection of detail is phenomenal and is fascinating.
These are the incredible men who kept their Rhodesian women and children safe for so many years. Much respect and appreciation from one of them.
Thank you Ann 🙏 I shall pass on your comment to my brother.
I just found your channel and i am amazed by all the videos on Rhodesia you have created. I am from Germany and i am highly fascinated by the entire story of Rhodesia, learning about it became almost an obsession. It is very hard to find anything about it here, so ordering English books on the subject and searching the internet for information is all i can do. Your videos provide an unique insight and help me to expand my knowledge a lot. Thank you and keep up your good work!
Geht mir genauso!
What's fascinating you --a German -- about Rhodesia, if I may ask.
I'm glad someone is telling these stories. There's never been a more disastrous example of international politics completely destroying a country
Germans and obsessions. Trust Berlin and see your arse.
Many years ago I was at School of Signals and a Scouts Sgt gave us an interest lecture, The lecture must have been part of a course he was doing and we were just a live audience, assessors were sitting at the back taking notes. His talk was on how the scouts patrol, it was just like described here. I can still see him in my minds eye. Beard, green staple belt, stocky, severe attitude, and lots of self confidence. Everyone sat wide eyed, dead quiet and enthralled.
Those of us that were kids, teens at the time owe you guys a massive debt of gratitude for keeping us safe. Thank you. Thank your for your Service, for your commitment in the fight against the Terrs and communism, thank you for being there for us. Much respect.
I shall pass your message on to my brother. Thank you 🙏
@@brianmuvuti2102 ..but "they" didn´t win as well, take a look on that Shithole nowadays.....
@@brianmuvuti2102 you lost all the battles against the Rhodesian soldiers. The western world brought Rhodesia to negotiate the end of the war. Tell the truth Brian
@@brianmuvuti2102 if you look at the state of Zimbabwe today, its obvious that everyone lost.
@@brianmuvuti2102 Lancaster house agreement brought it down, but there was no capture
Just absolutely amazing storytelling.. loving this..
Thank you my friend 🙏
Thanks to brave soldiers like this one we were kept safe in what used to be a great country.
Thanks. These people were real heroes. My deepest respect.
long time ago but thank you for your service
I'm glad he made it through.
Brings back really vivid memories. great descriptions
Another fantastic piece of history. Thanks again to you and this gentleman.
I shall pass your message onto my brother (the gentleman). Thank you 🙏
This is absolutely fascinating, thank you for doing this!
Thank you 🙏 Part 3 will be uploaded tomorrow (Friday).
Spot on.. well told 👍🏻
Thank you 🙏
Really enjoy your vids. Waiting for more please.
Good one !!!
I was in school at the time, thank you guys
Precise and accurate!
I love these videos
Thank you 🙏 Part 3 will be up tomorrow 👍
Very Good , great story telling
Thank you 🙏
Humble and awesome soldier.
I'd not thought about Shackle code in Years...God bless brother
Good story teller
My brother is amazing at detailing his experiences... thank you 🙏
I salute those brave young lads. Wars are such a waste of young lives. May they rest in eternal peace. Respect😢❤
That photograph at 3:43. What a shot. Would not mind that framed on my wall.
I filmed the photo from the book “Contact” by John Lovett. You can still find copies of the book to purchase online. For example: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0869250531/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_HD5WFBBDTVP8V66VXWBX
@@CapturingMemories You're a legend Boet. Thank you.
Ally, hard bastards.
From an ex British infanteer 👏🏻
Gladiators!!WE SALUTE YOU!!!!! YOU HAVE MY RESPECT!!
👍👍👍
Cliff Cole is his name. An old buddy of mine. Allan Jeffery
May I recommend you quickly insert an explanation while the guy is talking, for example, if he says Frantan you can flash a caption saying Napalm. And so on for important words. Would help foreign people.
Thank you for the suggestion 😊 I’ll look into what’s possible with CZcams Studio.
This guy is a beast. What country is he in now?
My brother now lives in Australia.
@@CapturingMemories Very happy to hear it. Hope that all others who wish to emigrate to a safer and more constructive environment are able!
@@CapturingMemories WHAT farming, or something in the Outback I hope?
@@CapturingMemories very happy to know he lives here in Oz.
30km in a day..pretty fit. Im 52 and a 15km hike to go camping then same out next day trashes me
We didn't want to be deployed at their door step. We know the target and not to alert the enemy or local villagers with noisy choppers, we walked in that hot and sometimes humid day for 20 to 30 kms for a surprise visit! Mind you, at the age of 20 no problems.
So when did you ever take prisoners? How were they processed?- in a military or criminal court?
Thank you for adding this detailed explanation 🙏
Freaking crazy.
That is a guy you never want tp push, ever. Doesn't want to but did and knows it was right \. will never back down..
So how did you guys loose to the rhodesian war
Politic. The carnation revolution and when SA started putting pressure on Mr. Smith, song with the amount of Rhodesians leaving.. there was nothing they could do.
sold out by the British, American and Soutg African politicians!
Betrayed by Britain.
@@brianmuvuti2102 outnumbered yes, outgunned never!
@Matthew Neddeau and yet they were instrumental in negotiations regarding the communist takeover of the country. Henry Kissinger et al.
One of the hardest men on earth being interviewed in front of so much pink an dollies, lol.
This is exactly how it was. You had to smell like them.
Our SADF Guys smoked on Patrol and didn't care near the end.
Thanks China
what is his name reg #
//still waiting
Hi Jack, thanks for the comment. I have no plans in making this kind of information public. These recordings are from our private family archive. After a film I made 9 years ago recently got a lot of interest on this channel, I decided to make more of our recordings public. This interview with my brother was recorded in 2017.
There another reason why I don’t want to make such information (as a reg#) public, is that our family has been personally targeted by those in Mugabe’s office. We still have family in Zimbabwe. We will be releasing more about the intimidation and the tactics used by the CIO, but will be mindful of loved ones still there...
Once again, thank you for your question 🙏
Something doesn't seem right about this chap's story...
@@ginojaco read the reply to my questions .he appears to be a I AM type of person. many still have family there,I left 1982 5yrs regular army
I think I may have answered this on another comment of yours... My brother elsewhere in the comments volunteered his rank and number, “Cpl Cole 95153”.
@@CapturingMemories I think i Know which Regiment. Thank him for his service , My cousin was R.L.I
I know Rhodesia and South Africa were the first of the Western Nations to diminish (Canaries in the Coal Mine) and I always ask myself what were the lessons to be learned.... I'm sitting in the West and regrettably they are more interested in being "Woke" and "Liberal" that canary died a death a thousand times already and nobody here is any the wiser. Pity to say that the destiny of the west is finished i cant see a way to revive it.
I get what you're saying but they arebt Western Countries. Politically they're former capitalist republics.
@@epramos6800 Yes agreed, Former capitalist republics turned Marxist.... but western in the right that they are former British colonies in Africa, Spain had the same thing in the Americas
Rhodesia is very intriguing. I couldn’t go weeks without cleaning teeth.
Rherodesians
Having watched Part 1 and thinking this is BS - now with Part 2 I am convinced it is. A lot of the facts are sound but his role is highly suspect. It doesn't hang together with the role of the SAS as I saw it in that war.
Hi Steve, many thanks for commenting and I appreciate your perspectives. Above all, thank you for your service during those times. My brother had passed SAS selection, but my parents had refused to sign the documents for him to join permanently and do the full SAS training. I think my brother clarifies this in the interview. So he continued with the regular army. He was extraordinarily fit!! And he had a natural aptitude for the military. Some of those who trained and fought with him have commented on these videos about his ability to pass the SAS selection.
Steve Pink..... the more i think about it the more i am convinced you were a reserve bugler in the hillside the boy scouts.
After ww2 australia and canada drew most of the emigrants rather than africa which cause a shortage
Of Europeans!
What do black know about running a country, absolutely nothing
Why do you care about what blacks do in their own countries?