The british royal marines show again how good britains military is with a daring rescue in afghanistan. 4 Royal marines clung to the sides of a apache helicopter to rescue a fallen comrad after fierce fighting against the taliban. They were flown directly into the fighting and succesfully recovered the marine. The found out when the got back to safety that he was dead unfortunately but the fact they risked so much on the side of a helicopter designed only for offensive operations shows incredible bravery but to do it during a battle makes it an amazing acheivment.
Its all part of the job I know but i for one am proud of our forces and their undefiable stance in the face of the enemy and cant wait to play my part.
Has anyone else heard about this and what do you think?
2007-01-17 13:24:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I did hear about that story, actually. But I'm not surprised. When you consider your island country once dominated the globe you also have to stand in awe of it's military capability. The British forces have always demonstrated remarkable tenacity and bravery. Probably many Brits don't like Americans or think we're arrogant or stupid or whatever. But we don't hate you. We admire and respect the British. If for no other reason they taught us how to fight.
2007-01-17 14:16:47 · answer #1 · answered by douglas l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without the shadow of a doubt, an act of great courage and selflessness. Soldiers do not leave their own behind, alive or dead. That is the essence of being in the military in any way shape or form: soon, the team takes priority over the self and nothing becomes morevaluable than the lives of your mates.
To do what they did was next best thing to attempting suicide, but still they did it for one of their own, kudos on that. I honestly doubt that I've got the stuff to do the same thing myself.
But then again, everyone knows that British forces are completely nuts, and Royal Marines even more so. But in the best possible way. Damned glad to have them behind me instead of in front of me.
2007-01-17 14:11:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had not heard about this incident, but it is an inspiring example of the bravery of our allies.
The British have a long and proud history of military achievement, which continues to this day.
2007-01-17 13:45:16 · answer #3 · answered by timm1776 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm sorry ret_roch_cop for being a proud French Cheese eater and proud that our country doesn't take part in useless fights like the English or the US are doing now. Proud also that we aren't Bush little dog following him where-ever he goes.
As for the question. This kind of act proves that soldiers can risk their lives for others and it is something one can be proud of.
2007-01-17 13:34:38 · answer #4 · answered by kl55000 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We all know that the British Military are brave and stouthearted allies and comrades-in-arms. It's them cheese-eaters on the other side of the Channel we don't have much use for.
2007-01-17 13:29:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say that the Taliban are also very brave warriors, considering their inferior weapons and equipments and the enormous losses on their ranks during combat. But despite the odds, they still continue to hold on and fight to the death. I doubt whether western nations can match this bravery and losses when faced with such realities.
2007-01-17 14:35:14 · answer #6 · answered by roadwarrior 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well anyone is capable of bravery it just depends on their moral values.
ah I still admire them brits though
2007-01-17 13:47:05 · answer #7 · answered by asianator14 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
American marines do that kind of stuff everyday and there are alot more in afghanistan and iraq
2007-01-17 13:28:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋