Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep36 | Wally Insch 1st talk

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  • čas přidán 18. 03. 2021
  • Welcome to a series of interviews with the Fighting Men of Rhodesia as Hannes Wessels & I try to record the war stories of these outstanding warriors.
    The Rhodesian forces produced some of the finest fighting soldiers and airmen of the era and Wally Insch, who served with the Selous Scouts is one of those men.
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Komentáře • 113

  • @kelliewatsoninsch7657
    @kelliewatsoninsch7657 Před 3 lety +92

    He is the strongest man I know. My superman. My Dad ❤️
    I’m so grateful he made it out of there.
    So glad it’s being documented. Thank you

    • @royalordinance
      @royalordinance Před 3 lety +10

      I remember 1984, my friend Dean leant me a book on the Rhodesian conflict.
      I sighed because initially I thought I was getting an SAS book about Britain and Northern Ireland.
      Out of boredom I read the Rhodesian book and I was completely blown away by the courage of men like your Dad.
      The civilised world has no idea of the bravery(!) And savagery (!!)on the other side.
      I thought Insch was a German name, but this video set me straight.
      What a Father!!

    • @audreydempsey247
      @audreydempsey247 Před 3 lety +2

      God bless that man.

    • @jackburmingham6716
      @jackburmingham6716 Před 2 lety

      @@royalordinance what's the name of the book you read?

    • @royalordinance
      @royalordinance Před 2 lety

      The book was Selous Scouts, I think.
      May have been "the elite".
      Long time ago.

    • @sonsofthesilentage994
      @sonsofthesilentage994 Před rokem

      Kellie ❤

  • @Bongo-sm3mf
    @Bongo-sm3mf Před měsícem +1

    I'd love to have a beer with Wally and enjoy all the stories from the old day's maybe more than just one beer! Respect to a great man

  • @johnob2841
    @johnob2841 Před 3 lety +56

    Here we go... the real McCoy... tip of the spear... respect!
    Original Rhodie mould - only a few of those types around; unique men.

  • @auroraborealisknives4019
    @auroraborealisknives4019 Před 3 lety +50

    The courage of this guy is legendary!

  • @adamvanderriet9669
    @adamvanderriet9669 Před 3 lety +35

    Uncle Wally, absolute LEGEND!!!

  • @Jmz1902
    @Jmz1902 Před 3 lety +33

    I am so glad to have found this channel. Thank you all for your service.

  • @davereid-daly2205
    @davereid-daly2205 Před 3 lety +32

    That level of bravery is astounding, to say the very least. What a privilege to have known such courageous and spirited Men.

    • @royalordinance
      @royalordinance Před 3 lety

      Rhodesia and SA gave some really frightening soldiers, even hard-bitten German SS were intimidated.
      Very Special.

    • @kommando5562
      @kommando5562 Před rokem

      Was your dad Ron?!? Much respect sir

    • @davereid-daly2205
      @davereid-daly2205 Před rokem +1

      @@kommando5562 Yes Sir !

  • @itsmeagain8604
    @itsmeagain8604 Před 3 lety +26

    That took nuts. Play the captured mlungu who could have taken a flying stone or blade or bullet at any moment. Nerves of steel.

  • @terryharrison5185
    @terryharrison5185 Před 3 lety +15

    I was introduced to this man in 1982 in Amanzimtoti at a braai by a lady called Lynn McNamara ... It was a very memorable occasion. The braai kicked off on Friday and ended Monday morning 😂😂😂

  • @alistairfulton6316
    @alistairfulton6316 Před 3 lety +24

    Wally thank you for your bravery . You are a man of real valour and I stand in ore of your escapades during the war. A special man indeed.

  • @ledman9135
    @ledman9135 Před 3 lety +14

    What a character, pleasure to meet you Mr Insch. Thanks John and Hannes okes a legend.

  • @tyronkoen5966
    @tyronkoen5966 Před 3 lety +9

    Amazing! It’s such a pity men like this are so few and far between nowadays. Loads of respect!

  • @kenbird9017
    @kenbird9017 Před 3 lety +16

    Wally don't spill it :-) Good one Brother.

    • @iansmith4636
      @iansmith4636 Před 3 lety +1

      Eish, beer would have got warm China. Cheers for manne such as you!

    • @familys6076
      @familys6076 Před 3 lety

      🤣

  • @prwchan
    @prwchan Před 3 lety +25

    No clothes but knows where his rifle is. True Rhodesian ❤️

  • @rhodesia1578
    @rhodesia1578 Před 3 lety +5

    Wally that is true commitment and courage like no other ! Legend of legends ! Tatenda madorda 👍👍🙏🏻 . Taking klaps from a wild vakadzi (woman ) naked .. 😂😂 that’s commitment, a true warrior 👏👏👌🏻
    Thanks so much Wally for those stories... come back chop chop we want more like this one .. thanks Hannes and John 🙏🏻 respect and salute!

  • @lrd350r
    @lrd350r Před 3 lety +18

    Absolute legend. Please keep the stories coming. We are so privileged to have these pieces a history documented.

  • @gregorypaulbox3035
    @gregorypaulbox3035 Před 3 lety +14

    Thank you for another informative interview. Wally is a very interesting gentleman with a unique perspective of the conflict. To call him brave would be an understatement.

  • @MOOSEDOWNUNDER
    @MOOSEDOWNUNDER Před 3 lety +7

    Can you imagine trying to get this action passed by the CO in any NATO led SF force today? lol, it's crazy beyond belief but he did it lol. Pure magic Wally, i am really looking forward to part 2. Hannes, great work with a tough connection. Cheers boys.

  • @hudsonchalmers6504
    @hudsonchalmers6504 Před 3 lety +12

    I went to Milton Jnr. A Boarder, my wife went to Jameson. We are both 77

  • @jasestrong
    @jasestrong Před 3 lety +11

    I love it! Best counter insurgency fighters in the modern world. And such a well done video and interview.

  • @geoffdean529
    @geoffdean529 Před 3 lety +8

    Wally the faith you had in your men when you were abducted was astounding. Your life was in their hands.

  • @darrenpaech1342
    @darrenpaech1342 Před 3 lety +18

    So far two former Terrs have disliked this video :)

  • @Cammoyoung
    @Cammoyoung Před 3 lety +5

    Thanks Gents, what a fantastic character. Brave and fearless. Loved the Chabuli on hand during interview. A proper Rhodie 😎

  • @crosschrist3827
    @crosschrist3827 Před 3 lety +2

    Mr. Inch you are a true worrier...

  • @marclange1177
    @marclange1177 Před 3 lety +4

    Nerves of steel , brave man , respect

  • @hudsonchalmers6504
    @hudsonchalmers6504 Před 3 lety +9

    I grew up in Gwanda Vubachekwe Mine

  • @jon1801
    @jon1801 Před 3 lety +5

    Total respect.

  • @abrahambotha6350
    @abrahambotha6350 Před 3 lety +2

    In awe of your bravery Wally. Thank you for your service.

  • @johnleckieWATP
    @johnleckieWATP Před 3 lety +2

    Wally Insch was THE MAN a pure Scottish fighting man.

  • @jbizification
    @jbizification Před 3 lety +6

    Amazing work Wally. And a first class series Hannes & John.

  • @pelonehedd7631
    @pelonehedd7631 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This American likes this video and highly recommends it. This American Has a Son in the U.S. Army Green Berets. My Uncles were combat veterans of WW2 . No one can Deny that the Rhodesian’s stand Tip Toe with the Greeks at Thermopylae , Henry the Fifth at Agincourt , the Brits at Rourke s Drift and the Marines at Guadalcanal and the Chosin Resevoir. The Rhodesian’s do have the distinction of fighting on in the face of overwhelming odds and adversities few other militaries have had to cope with.

  • @rogermoore6726
    @rogermoore6726 Před 3 lety +7

    BOET you have big Machendes, Respect. Since my Life I have never seen a Rhodsian, Chibboliie in hand talk for so long and not take a sipp🙏🤜🤛

    • @markwinter7511
      @markwinter7511 Před 3 lety +1

      Chibboliie.... not a word you hear much here in SA. Learnt it from my Zim mates at university in Pietermaritzburg in the 80s.

    • @rogermoore6726
      @rogermoore6726 Před 3 lety +1

      @@markwinter7511 BOET 💯 Percent Rhodesian slang EXSE 🍻🤜🤛

  • @jassharm9163
    @jassharm9163 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow! I used to work with Wally. Glad to see he’s still getting around.
    Loved listening to his stories when we had lunches together.

  • @karlrandall6346
    @karlrandall6346 Před 3 lety +8

    Thank you Sir for your immense service and courage and for getting your experiences recorded....will be great to hear more from you but this was a fascinating insight into how pseudo ops really worked and how much trust and understanding you put in your Teams....take care

  • @user-ym5ky3kj7j
    @user-ym5ky3kj7j Před 11 měsíci +1

    I used to work with Wally in the QLD gas fields, he was such a talented and interesting man.
    He designed and constructed the revolving mechanism in Auckland's Sky Tower when he lived in NZ. Top bloke

  • @markhopper4600
    @markhopper4600 Před 3 lety +5

    Balls of brass, uncompromised dedication to duty!

    • @scallywag9392
      @scallywag9392 Před 3 lety +3

      brass my arse...Tungsten Steel!

    • @benwinter2420
      @benwinter2420 Před 3 lety +3

      Dedication compromised by communist crap in US . . then by Carter . . these days by Biden & Trump & co

  • @atilla6612
    @atilla6612 Před 3 lety +5

    BRILLIANT !!!

  • @familys6076
    @familys6076 Před 3 lety +2

    Brave, tough man he is! Thanks Hannes and John.

  • @gedraath1639
    @gedraath1639 Před 3 lety +3

    Looking forward to the next video

  • @jamesfinlay7836
    @jamesfinlay7836 Před 3 lety +8

    Excellent stuff as always 👍

  • @robsmith8310
    @robsmith8310 Před 2 lety +2

    what a generation of real warriors

  • @tofan2622
    @tofan2622 Před 3 lety +1

    True Champion. "I don't know where I learned it, but I was able to dispatch them". Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @buymybooks437
    @buymybooks437 Před 2 lety +2

    They should make movies about these guys.

  • @kathrynhull7404
    @kathrynhull7404 Před 3 lety +3

    I remember my late husband, Ed Hull talking about him.

  • @Toncor12
    @Toncor12 Před 3 lety +14

    What balls it took to do that, my word!

  • @cwkleynhans
    @cwkleynhans Před 3 lety +2

    My father in-law Ian (Jock) Wood was a Scot who came to Rhodie in the middle fifties, to work on the railways. My father Joe Kleynhans knew your Dad. Respect

  • @tonykirkham4087
    @tonykirkham4087 Před 3 lety +4

    Great stuff,very brave manna

  • @Simon_Hawkshaw
    @Simon_Hawkshaw Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for this discussion and insight into this great soldier. Much respect, and thanks to you both for your time and service.

  • @neilswart7271
    @neilswart7271 Před 3 lety +6

    Great podcast. As per usual, highly entertaining. Courage. Huge nackers. Men of men .

  • @williammclaughlin2946
    @williammclaughlin2946 Před 3 lety +2

    These are remarkable stories I tell you what! Such an overlooked history and overlooked war that I find very interesting and fascinating! As an American and also former united States soldier at twenty nine years of age, I grew up learning the history of the first and second world war whom I have had relatives serve in, as well as relatives who served in Vietnam but not the soviet Afghan war, which I also find a great interest in. I find the history of the Rhodesian bush war and Angolan war far more fascinating than my own country's conflict in war. You men were and still are the salt of the earth and you did everything you could in your own hearts and minds to do what was right. Such a shame that we could not aid you all in any way as we chose to turn a blind eye to the fact. We knew what we did was wrong but we did anyway. please forgive my past generation sir. Keep up the good content and I wish one day to have some beers with old soldiers such as yourselves and hear first accounts of your actions firsthand face to face. Greetings from Mississippi!! Cheers mate!!

  • @tigershoot
    @tigershoot Před 3 lety +11

    Very interesting. I assume that in both these 'aductions' you were still in Rhodesia, and not carted over the border into Mozambique? Seems a ludicrously risky thing to do to get up close and personal with the enemy, but I guess that just about sums up the whole Selous Scouts' philosophy! Did you receive a bravery award? It staggers me that in the entire Rhodesian Bush War there were only two GCV awarded. Compared to other countries, it seems that the criteria for top medals was exceptionally high.
    Talking of Gwanda, I have a relative by marriage who was the first white born at the church mission there. He's still alive.

  • @muddrok9819
    @muddrok9819 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow I had absolutely no idea what I was getting into when I started watching! Incredible story.

  • @joejoe809
    @joejoe809 Před 3 lety +4

    Amazing story ..

  • @jandejong5307
    @jandejong5307 Před 3 lety +2

    Eish, talk about putting your life on the line..... Looking forward to the next episode.

  • @rickkenny
    @rickkenny Před 3 lety +1

    Another great interview you guys. I also like the beer between the legs and the shot in his hand.

  • @larsandreasrisy4402
    @larsandreasrisy4402 Před 3 lety +12

    Keep up all the good work you do with this interviews/conversations👍
    Really intresting to listen to,i allways look forward to it👍

  • @tonysmith2618
    @tonysmith2618 Před 3 lety +5

    I was there Wally, Boli, You have cleared a big grey area for me Shamwari.

  • @KernowekTim
    @KernowekTim Před 3 lety +3

    Warrior.

  • @marcogram1216
    @marcogram1216 Před 3 lety +1

    Great job on the "balloons" to interpret the slang. Even a lot of Rhodesian slang could benefit from this. "Ek se, doppies," etc.

  • @dougdenhamlouie
    @dougdenhamlouie Před 3 lety +5

    First the Beaver now Wally...when are June and Ward coming on your wonderful podcast? Eddy might be fun as well?

  • @baboonbreeder
    @baboonbreeder Před 3 lety +1

    Just incredible! Thanks for keeping the records! Thank you sir for your courage and dedication! 37.25 Our lady friend! TBFK!

  • @grichgrich2307
    @grichgrich2307 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for another great video John.

  • @seamusthorpe392
    @seamusthorpe392 Před 3 lety +8

    Big balls to play games with the enemy. Look forward to round 2.

  • @jasestrong
    @jasestrong Před 3 lety +8

    The turtle!

  • @giveitstick66
    @giveitstick66 Před 3 lety +2

    Hey.. can anyone please tell me if there is a podcast version of these videos available.. or how to get audio only versions on an android device.. ?? Cheers

  • @eleuyhera
    @eleuyhera Před 2 lety +2

    "This bloody woman, she is no longer with us . . .."

  • @tm-ox5hm
    @tm-ox5hm Před 3 lety +2

    Also the first podcast (I have listened to all of them), that highlights hostile povo. I wonder what was different about them?

  • @stephenward3468
    @stephenward3468 Před 2 lety +1

    Wally chalogue tortoise LOL such a character salute you sir

  • @desmondsinclair1666
    @desmondsinclair1666 Před 3 lety +7

    Comrade of my dad, buffalo Bill

  • @llamamanism
    @llamamanism Před 3 lety +5

    I look forward to these films but the sound is so bad I just can’t hear the conversation properly

    • @lorenzmielke5125
      @lorenzmielke5125 Před 3 lety +2

      Headphones, even cheap ones, will make a big difference. 🙃

  • @christopherbrodie6987
    @christopherbrodie6987 Před 3 lety +1

    Good old fashioned Border Reiver aka Cattle Bandit

  • @frederikbrits9559
    @frederikbrits9559 Před rokem +1

    Same class of soldier like Schullie and Andre Rabie

  • @hhh5722
    @hhh5722 Před 2 lety +2

    Pamwe Chete !

  • @InvisibleHotdog
    @InvisibleHotdog Před 3 lety +8

    His nickname shoulda been Grapefruits 'cause that's probably what it took to do 2 abductions like that

  • @schwadron
    @schwadron Před 2 lety +1

    victory !

  • @mississippimoondog
    @mississippimoondog Před 3 lety +12

    I guess the old gal was shocked getting smoked by a naked guy

  • @magdaline6383
    @magdaline6383 Před 3 lety +1

    Imagine if people could have just worked together.

  • @jairosmakonese
    @jairosmakonese Před 3 lety +1

    I couldn't stop laughing when he was acting out as a ranger but the sad part is when he took out the talkative lady. I don't think he was supposed to kill her since he was acting.

  • @alancooper6815
    @alancooper6815 Před 3 lety +1

    Sounds like one he'll of a story if I could understand all of it pleas do better with the audio I enjoy the stories

  • @johnzeszut3170
    @johnzeszut3170 Před 3 lety +3

    The United States should of backed up Rhodesia instead of working to see a defeat. That was a time ago and can anyone imagine what sort of country America is now? Most of the people are all right but never, never put any trust in the Government.

    • @kommando5562
      @kommando5562 Před rokem

      It was lowkey Andrew young under Jimmy carter a friend of MLK and a legit commie who pushed the sanctions. If the American people knew they would’ve done something as we had vets going there and fighting. Damn shame and tragedy but at least these men fought communism till the very end I’m glad to see all these videos documenting their stories it’s so cool.

  • @Tsumebleraar
    @Tsumebleraar Před 3 lety +2

    "skraal" 😁 enough "klaps" 😂

  • @tm-ox5hm
    @tm-ox5hm Před 3 lety +1

    Absolutely love these interviews. They are documented history and spoken truthfully. But killing an unarmed fleeing civilian because she made fun of you.....not sure about that.

    • @MOOSEDOWNUNDER
      @MOOSEDOWNUNDER Před 3 lety +8

      Who said she was unarmed? she was clearly a high value target and organiser. Legit target if ever there was one in my view.

  • @frankturner5983
    @frankturner5983 Před 3 lety

    Of