Legendary Units: The SAS

Some say Simon is a legendary unit, allegedly

My father served in the Malayen Scouts SAS in 1951 to 1953 . He is one of the troops in the photo at the start of the video on the back row .

and then you have gentlemen like Christian Craighead in Nairobi, who, by their individual courage just keep adding to the SAS legend.

Captain Price and Soap McTavish are my favorite SAS soldiers

Please cover the SBS

As a Kenyan Im deeply thankful for their service 🇰🇪 🇬🇧

My best mate’s great uncle was Jock Lewes, who assisted Stirling in the founding of the SAS. Incredible story

People would be surprised what reserve units can bring to the table. On multiple occasions throughout my 20+ year career it's been reserve units that have been the more capable asset. This is especially true when it comes to engineering, S-2, and S-4 operations. And on one rare occasion a combat arms Marine Reserve Company that was blessed with an unholy high percentage of NCAA college athletes. They absolutely ran rings around their active counterpart.

0:40 - Chapter 1 - Genesis of the SAS 4:50 - Chapter 2 - Post war evolution 10:50 - Chapter 3 - The modern SAS 13:50 - Chapter 4 - The celebrity unit

The background music is so reminiscent of Call of Duty 4 which is very fitting given the video is about SAS

You should do a Warographics video on The Troubles in Northern Ireland

David Stirling founded the SAS, his close friend Lord Lovet founded the Commandos and LRDG, along with his other friend Fitzroy MacLean joined the SAS, these Scottish lads were the real MacCoy❤

The tank episode with Simon giggling over Little Willy will always take the cake for me. 😌

Always good to open YouTube and see a new Simon vid uploaded only minutes ago 🥳

My grandfather was in Merrill’s Marauders and he had awful PTSD the rest of his life - can you do one on that special forces group? I mean you covered the topic a bit already in that jungle warfare video

Would love a vid on the Royal Marines, specifically the Commando arm of the royal marines (though an honourable mention to the musicians wouldnt be amiss)

Our Canadian soldiers always enjoy when they get to train with our fellow Commonwealth nations - especially Britain - when they are here! Thank you for all your episodes. However, as I’ve previously watched documentaries on the SAS, and had both my Polish and Newfoundland grandfathers fight against the Nazis, I always find the heroism in these men something exceptional! My grandfathers did not speak about their horrific experiences of WWII, rather, they focused on the men and the “good times” they shared in the most brutal of circumstances. I was fortunate to learn of these, as my grandfathers were elderly, and less inhibited when speaking of their 4+ years of service in WWII. To witness your best friend standing next to you be executed and shot 7 times, while standing next to you, has to be a deeply disturbing and devastating experience. My Newfoundland grandfather was the unfortunate one to experience this tragedy, while my Polish grandfather was part of the Polish Resistance, when, as a child he escaped a death camp bordering Warsaw. I’m truly blessed to have been extremely close to both grandfathers! Hearing their perspectives has dramatically increased my respect for their artistic and intellectual abilities, along with their heroism both within the military and civilian populations that stand for morality! Furthermore, my paternal uncles went on to become soldiers and officers of our Canadian Special Forces units, and have kept close ties within the military community, both domestic and abroad, especially our British cousins. Speaking of the celebrity of our Special Forces units, our forces are frequently “entangled” with our American neighbouring military units. There is a great story, whereby the American media filmed our counterterrorism unit bringing infamous Afghani and Iraqi targets to the US for imprisonment. Even though, it was clear to see the Canadian flag displayed on their arms, the American media reported them as American Special Forces units. As expected, our soldiers didn’t speak up, but kept quiet on the matter…the American media footage speaks clearly enough on this event. Cheers🇨🇦

Having a (fictional) ledgend is an advantage . E.G: the Gurkers who the Argentinians were convinced would eat them. So they ran whenever the Gurkers showed up.

Keep up the good work

For a well-produced fictionalized version of their origins, check out the show SAS: ROGUE HEROES