Rhodesian War Stories: Home for Xmas
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When a Rhodesian gent of a certain age says "in the bush". . . Listen.
Thanks from your favourite dukka smoker
@@LilJim2031 what is dukka?
2020 USA hears you. True respect. Nice work brothers.
@@anon2427 dagga = mbanje
The turning of our backs on Rhodesia is a stain on our record.
Damn right it is
It's a tragedy. A terrible thing the West allowed to happen.
Forever ashamed, only spent a year or so in Rhodesia as a schoolboy boarder while the family were in Kitwe, Zambia, but it made a big impression on me. The kids I met there had no doubt about where their home was, it was Rhodesia. We just were doing time in Zambia until it was time to head back for the UK.
@@ric6383 Kitwe boy here. Was at school in Salisbury.
@@eamoncoughlan8711 St Michael's, probably '71(?)
Hello, I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a happy new Year, Edward fro Germany
Hear, hear!
Super Ed.....👍👍
You should post a picture of what you looked like 40 years ago, maybe some of us will recognize you.
Yes!
@@aydon1276 yes agree
Google CAPTAIN CHRIS SCHOLLENBERG... I think thats him. If so, he looks hard a.f..
@@arthurfrayn2652 This Romeo Romeo guy was TF, Shullie was a regular.
@@arthurfrayn2652 Hey John! You can't think I'm Shullie! The man was a living legend in his time and almost super-human in his abilities. We spoke about him in whispers. There is no comparison to be made, I assure you...but what a lovely compliment - thank you!
Once again your story has triggered a memory, About my only concern when "In the Bush" was if I were to be wounded and left on my own and then get captured by the terrs, I was in Greys Scouts and my unit turned a blind eye to us carrying our own sidearms( at least no one ever challenged me about it ) Mine was a small 5 shot 38 special Astra, it was very useful for searching huts and confined spaces and also the crowded buses that ran in the rural areas but the main reason was for me to avoid falling into enemy hands. I found myself at a base in the bush and standing in line at the mess tent for food, a lieutenant standing in front of me turned around and asked what I had in the canvas pistol holster, I showed him the small 2-inch barreled pistol whereupon his lip curled into a snarl and he made a derogatory remark about a Pop Gun and turned his back on me, I would have loved to have shot him in the @rse and then asked him if it hurt.
Better to have it and not need it!
A 38 will kill a man. It's no pop gun in close quarters which is why it's made.
Tell the lieutenant how useful it is and invite him to patrol with you to see how you use your pop gun. You were the soldier, he wasn't. Thank you for your service and Merry Christmas to you.
He merely showed how naive he actually was. Naive, arrogant, and snobbishly rude.
To whoever reads this Merry Christmas.
Listening to these stories really are a highlight for me, as a veteran from the current Ukrainian conflict and a young man growing up with no male role models and no remaining male grandparents these tales from you fill a niche of relatable veterans experiences as well as the feeling of listening to a grandfather's wisdom and experience. To me these videos mean more than just preserving history, they help alleviate an "itch" if you will. Stay safe and healthy, and lead a long life still. Greetings from Norway.
I am a British army vet of approximately the same age as yourself (now living in Australia). It makes my day when I get to see one of your videos, thank you for yet another very interesting one. I wish you a merry Christmas and a very happy and prosperous new year. May, "The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace" (Numbers 6: 24-26 KJV).
Greetings from Massachusetts. Thank you for your videos, they should be compulsory for children all across the world to learn the dangers of Communism. Merry Christmas to all!
You just made my Christmas. Seeing that you are feeling well, that makes me happy. It's lovely to see you have more stories to tell us, and I'm ready for your, shall we say, 'Rhodesian history course'.
Keep well my friend, and enjoy Christmas with your family
God bless and all the Rhodesian veterans that fought so valiantly against incredible odds
Hey there, good sir!
I took a liberty of putting your stories into a written text, with minimal editing. If you ever want them for a book or something in the future, give me a nod ) Best regards!
Konstantin Kozlov Well done, put it on Amazon Kindle you will sell a few, 5RR and yourself can both earn a few bucks 👍👍
@@jerrytugable it is only for 5RR to decide, it is all his
If you and he agree to publish please let us know. I would buy a copy and some for my history loving friends and family.
If you go this route I know a publisher that would be ecstatic to publish
Keep the videos coming. Reading stories about the Rhodesian fight against communism was one inspiration for me to join the military as a young man. Hearing them told by someone who's been there, still inspires me.
Looking forward to hearing about the history of Rhodesia so that I can as you suggest, better understand _'The Bush War'_ in context.
Wishing you and your family a merry Christmas.. thanks for all your stories. I remember listening to the radio in Rhodesia.. with the troops songs at Christmas with Sally Donaldson . She always read out messages from loved ones to their men on duty during the war . Wonderful memories of a wonderful country.
RIP Sally. She lifted my spirits many times when she hosted “Forces Requests” and I was on Fire Force duty at Grand Reef or Buff Range or somewhere even more exotic 😂😂😂. Pamberi ne Hondo
Happy to see the notification pop up on my phone. Glad to see your in good health. Thank you for sharing your stories and merry Christmas
Over here in the US, we are looking at an impending future that may resemble what you have so clearly described in your videos. May your Christmas be happy. And thank you for all your history. It has been amazing to follow along...
...What, poor blacks might suddenly become an overwhelming numerical majority whilst at the same time all but the wealthiest fraction of the citizenry lose the right to vote, regardless of color? _And_ this would lead to radical politics of any sort becoming mainly the province of said poor blacks, rather than college-educated upper-income whites?
...Yeah, it would get hairy, at very least because of the disorientation caused by such an utter departure from reality. Thanks for making my day, funny guy! Do you have a blog? x^D
www.pewresearch.org/politics/2017/10/24/political-typology-reveals-deep-fissures-on-the-right-and-left/#divisions-on-the-left
--Which would be much better called "...amongst Democrats". Anyhoo, according their quiz, I'm a "Disaffected Democrat" (or a Market-Skeptic Republican, when I swing for the Elephant).
www.smbc-comics.com/comic/radical
www.reddit.com/r/Polcompball/comments/kezc2f/the_democratic_socialists_are_elected/
@@johnd2058 no not so much an exact match... I had the idea of marxists attempting to liberate the land from the oppressive freedom lovers, and the libertarians in mind. Maybe more of a broad strokes idea. Yeah, I didn't make a very clear comment, did I?
@@stxrynn Oh, I know. That's what makes it hilarious, especially when a shamelessly nepotistic narcissist who uses populism, bigotry, and wildly inflationary policies to gloss over his true nature is about to meet his well-deserved downfall.
www.thestandard.co.zw/2017/05/28/robert-mugabes-nepotism-stinks/
www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/trumpinc/episodes/2
annnnnd Trevor Noah before Ivory Tower "[reeeeeee]Progressives" diverted him: czcams.com/video/2FPrJxTvgdQ/video.html
You reap what you sow.
@@thunderchildSCO Very true. You reap MORE than you sow, and you reap AFTER you sow. Some of our woes are well earned for sure. Colonial Rhodesia had reaping to do. But it is amazing to me that no one looks at what happened AFTER the communists came into power and attribute their harvest to them. When the wheels fell off, 66,000% inflation, land reform that destroyed crop production leading to starvation, a life expectancy of 60 in 1980 dropping to 40 in the early 2000's.
Merry Christmas 5RR to you and yours. For me this year I witnessed the death of my father from a Brain hemmorage and two months and one day later the birth of my lovely son. I hope your year has been better, though I have no complains. I could say goodbye to my father, his hand was on my wife's belly as my kid kicked before he died and then I got to welcome my boy! Just hope next year is less loss and more happiness for all!
As a young American, I say thank you for your service, and thank you for defending freedom. God bless Rhodesia, and may you live the rest of your years in the conditions that you desire friend.
It appears you can present these wonderful short films without resorting to reading a script, that’s quite a talent you have there.
Thank you for these stories
I remember being called up for a 4 week camp circa 1975 which was due to end 18th of December. One early morning muster parade the CSM said "l have good news & bad news. First the good news. You are going to get 2 weeks extra pay". We all cheered as we had heard rumours that the government was going to up us TF soldiers daily pay. Hell a 50 % increase! Then the CSM said "now for the bad news - you have to work for it!". So we were in for Xmas & New Year. Of course after that all camps were 6 weeks long
Thank you for spreading the truth that is so seldom told. Such great videos! You’ve made a strong impression on me.
Greetings from Sweden, a nation up north, who is about to collapse in crime and havoc, because of our leaders fraud against their own people and reversed racism from the Muslims. So sad.
It’s people like you that give me the strength to keep on fighting for a peaceful nation and the future of my family.
Sincerely, Thomas.
In the coming year may you and yours also have joy comfort and the company of your loved ones in freedom and peace. from a Vietnam veteran in Indiana. USA.
Because of your stories and you especially I purchased a DS Arms FAL . I will pick it up in 10 days Rhode" have a 13 year old son that I'm very proud of and I have trained him with my lever action 44. I will have my son watch your videos to learn about the Communists. I'm a Christian and never want to hurt anybody but I will think of you and Rhodesia when the time comes. My son and I will fight ! God Bless you, your comrades and all the people that love our Lord and freedom ! Rhodesians Never Die !
Merry Xmas to you sir!! I salute all the fighting soldiers that fought communism around the world, here and there. I am thankful for the freedom we enjoy because of them
Please do make those videos about the history of rhodesia. It’s really hard to find much content about it, ESPECIALLY in the context of the war.
Wish you the best also sir. I could listen to your stories about the Rhodesian bush for hours.
Great video, good to hear you didnt get captured. Happy Holidays, keep up the good work!
Nice to see you again, it will be always be Rhodesia to me. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family.
A fine Christmas gift to all of us viewers. Merry Christmas!
Well, this "If you're captured" policy is a wee bit more liberal than what they drilled into me in the U.S.Army. Pretty reasonable.
I just got done with Air force basic, and what I learned there in the SERE lesson is if you comply in any way with the enemy you will be imprisoned when you get back. A couple guys in my flight were going SERE Specialist so this stuff would be their specialty.
@@johnded3874 What BS... well, that sours my mood enough to give you the following cynical grunt advice: if you do get captured, and sign one of those obvious-BS-anyway Ha Noi Hilton letters, try to escape and murder some children; seems to be a surefire way to a pardon (depending on the administration)...
www.businessinsider.com/navy-seal-slams-trump-over-eddie-gallagher-war-crimes-case-2019-12
...and I was gonna say Pres. Nixon and 1LT Calley, but turns out that was _only_ a reduction to house arrest.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Calley#Appeals
Merry Christmas Sir, to you and family and thank you for your stories. In SA in near future we might, God forbid please, have to go through some of what you told us about.....God bless!
Greetings from Ozark, Missouri. I hope you had a merry Christmas. Ive watched ever single on of your videos. All of are a masterpiece. You speak from the heart, which is something so rare these days.
It is important you make these videos, I have spent alot of time thinking about what that maxim "Rhodesians never die" really meant, and I think I finally understand-
We take over from the last generation keep on telling the stories, not allowing our heritage to be erased.
The truth is Rhodesians never die because we come back again and again supplanting our parents and spreading across world from South Africa to Australia waiting for our change to come home
Rhodesians will die when the name of Rhodesia is said for the last time
Merry christmas everyone and God bless all of you
Rhodesians are never alone
Rhodesia obviously produced a very decent gentleman in your case. Thanks for the stories and may you and yours have a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year .
Geseënde Kersfees en voorspoedige nuwe jaar. Dankie vir die stories, sien uit na die volgende video...
I pray that the Most High God will bless you and your family greater this year--than ever before! Shalom, sir.
Merry Christmas from Florida, USA. Thank you for your great stories of the old days. You are an excellent presenter and a pleasure to listen to.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences with us!
Merry Xmas 5RR
Merry Xmas from Ottawa Canada
Merry Christmas 5RR. Wishing you all the best for 2021 from an ouen living far away from the braai at Beverley Rocks motel. Stay safe and keep your head down 👍
Thank You Sir! Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and your series on CZcams is Fantastic!!!
Yes Sir Thank You as well And A Merry Christmas to you and yours.Go safely into this coming year and hopefully God willing you will be able to elaborate on Rhodesia's history that topic desperately needs to be told from your perspective.It has been told only from theirs,and it is time for your side please tell of it.
Thank You& Merry Christmas to You& Yours !
Wishing You also a Happy, Healthy&Prosperous New Year !
More Power to You, Have a Good One !
Your Vids are Wonderful, I Always Enjoy Your Sense of Humour. Solid& Encouraging
I fondly remember poring over my dad’s collection of Soldier of Fortune magazines when I was a little kid, not knowing of course, the gravity of the situation and politics, history, etc.. that was behind those gritty pictures of camouflaged men and killer equipment on those pages. My father and I would sit and look for hours at them. I was impressed, looking at you guys, and your equipment, but my memories of that imagery eventually were overshadowed when I learned about the facts, the situation, politics, and odds you were up against. I can’t relate to the war you fought, and the battles you guys won, so I thank you for the stories you are putting on this channel, and for the example you set, you are a true man of action, and the world’s stockpile is steadily dwindling. I wish you the best, and a happy New Year. Thank You
Merry Christmas from Hong Kong! I was born in Bulawayo in ‘76 my father fought in the war. Thank you for all the videos,
Thank you, Sir. Best Christmas 🎄 wishes to you and your family too.... from the USA. 😀.
Thank you for sharing. The world is listening.
Merry Christmas and greetings from Germany
Cheers mate, thankyou for another recount. Best wishes to all from Perth, Western Australia.
Merry Christmas my good man, always hapoy to hear from you and that you're doing well.
Then and now!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years to everyone you know.
Whites in Southern Africa are so incredibly calm, soft-spoken, and emotionally restrained. They have a sense of calm I've only ever seen otherwise in buddhist monks. I wonder why they are that way?
Thank you so much for your amazing and very interesting stories, Merry Christmas to you and yours from a very chilly Ireland
So glad to see you online again. Glad you are well and we share your optimism for next year. Happy Christmas to you and your family and all the Rhodesians who see this.
Greetings from Brazil. I've always enjoyed your stories. I was there with you guys. You sure brings back a lot of memories.
God bless and a happy, healthy xmas and new year for you and your loved ones.
Merry Christmas to you! - Luke from Australia
I look forward to all of your stories, those you speak of at the end of the video! I am ecstatic at the possibility of learning more of this lovely time of the land!
a fascinating subject, or a passionate teacher can make for great lessons. when you have both, magic happens.
merry christmas!
Thank you so much for sharing another wonderful tale! This was a surprise Christmas gift! The idea of videos dealing with Rhodesian (and S. African) history is a very good one. If you think any topic might make an interesting video, believe me, it will. All of your tales are fascinating, especially to outsiders like me who never heard any details about the Rhodesian Bush War. Thanks again and Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you and your family! 🎄
What a wonderful narrator
Yes please share the history. As a country that no longer exists i think its good if it can be written down or recorded for future generations
A tad late but a Merry Christmas to you too and thank you for shearing your stories! Best wishes from the UK!
Thank you sir, best wishes for you and your family 🎅🤶😊👍🏽
Merry Christmas to you and your family
You are a naturally gifted story teller, I hope to hear more of your bush stories in the new year x
Many thanks yet again 5RR! Your talks always give an increasingly cynical middle age so-and-so like myself pause for thought. Please carry on and help keep up morale for us all. If you can have such a positive approach after all you've been through, then it puts my grumbles into perspective. Happy Xmas-yes, saved this one for the Big Day.
You are so kind to make this video for us. May you be blessed
Merry Christmas, Oom. You're a very good story teller. Nice video :)
Sir, thank you for your service to you wonderful country and the fight against Communism and anarchy. Thank you for your channel and for your Christmas message to us. Do make those videos about Rhodesia and African history.
Merry Christmas to you all.
I am glad you survived to be able to tell your stories on a personal level that History will never know. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 2021 has got to be better.
Paraded in front of the worlds media!!!!!!! I wonder if Hanoi Jane was invited. Have a great Christmas and New Year mate (I hope it's better than this one) cheers from across the Indian Ocean, BobbyB.
Yes sir, I wish you the best. This channel is important to me. I love to hear about your experiences in the bush. It gets me ready for what I'm probably going to have to deal with in the US. If you have any advice, I'd love to hear it.
I always look forward to new videos on your channel. Fascinating stories!
Merry Christmas!
Merry christmas
Thanks for the early Christmas present, my favorite one so far!
Awesome glad to see you are doing well merry Christmas
Greetings from Richmond VA. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to you too and thanks for all your videos.
Merry Christmas sir! Here's to the fall of the Soviet union on Christmas day!
Old friend never underestimate the wisdom of your life experiences and a truly enjoy you sharing every moment of your experience
Merry Christmas to you and your Family Sir, I look forward to sharing some more of your experiences and your History in the New Year. Best wishes from Liverpool UK.
Merry Christmas from SW Virginia USA!!!
Thank you very much, myself along with many other people really enjoy your videos.
Blessings to you & your loved ones , take care .
Another great story, Martin. Well you finally answered a question I had - where were you living now? It appears you never left. God bless you and Merry Christmas sir!
Thank you for all the wishes! Let you Christmas be merry and warm! We will be waiting for more episodes!
Thanks for posting, as always.
Merry Christmas to you too
Merry Christmas, 5RR! You sharing your stories and knowledge has been one of the few things in 2020 that we could look forward to, and it's made this year a little more bearable through all the chaos and lockdowns. Hope you're having a well-deserved Christmas holiday with your family, and we'll all be waiting for the next dispatch in the new year!
From one veteran to another happy Christmas!
Happiest of New Years to you, friend!
Merry Christmas to you, you have made my day brighter! Thank you!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you, sir!
Hi there. I have so enjoyed listening to your wonderful experiences. Looking forward to many more!
Hello, I wish you a merry christmas to you and your family, God Bless from New Zealand.
As always, thank you for sharing your stories. You do an amazing job of showing the human side to war and it's sobering to hear your perspective on the threat of combat. Hope all is well with you and your loved ones. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year :)
Merry Christmas from Serbia!
Merry Christmas and much thanks for your very interesting videos.
Thank you 5RR, and the same to you and yours!
Happy Christmas to you too, Sir
Merry Christmas to you, your loved ones, and true friends. Have a good time, and a Happy, Healthy, Peaceful New Year and beyond. I look forward to listening to more of your wonderful reminiscences.
Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and your family