Clarksons 'operation chariot'

Darkside · Trackday Trickster Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

Christ what an inspiration showing the grit, resolve and determination of the British Commandos during WW2. Clarkson presented it superbly with insightfulness and the respect the men deserved!
I cant wait to start my Marine training! Well done BBC2 Thumbs Up

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carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

I agree, brilliant programme.

Repeated Saturday 24th March, 20:25.
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pwntifex · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Aug 2006 Karma :

Balls, didn't know this was on.
Thanks carvell--will have to record this for gramps as he was one. Smile

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hybrid · Nova Slayer Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Karma :

i watched this, and i have to say it was an incredible watch. It was factual, full of emotion, first hand experiences as well as good quality video animations of what it possibly looked like.

I found that 1/3 of people returned, i thought this was a very high number, if you compare that to the fronts, and other 'major' battles, i feel that this was an amazing return.

Right at the end, when one of the veterans stated that "the youth of today would do the same", i don't think they would.

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Dom · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Sep 2004 Karma :

Fantastic program. I was particular impressed that a handful of commandos did actually make it to the Spanish border.
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Mister James · I want to believe! Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Karma :

I don't think that today's RM commandos are any less effective, brave or heroic than the WW2 posse.

While the nature of war has changed somewhat, and moved away from the set-piece battles typified by Operation Chariot, I believe that todays marines approach their duties with the same bravery and dedication we expected of our elite infantry 60 years ago.

Look at incidents such as the nutters strapping themselves to an Apache's wings to rescue a wounded (eventually dead) friend. That's as stirring as anything I can recall having read about WW2. One also has to remember that much of our media seems to do it's best to avoid publishing anything that shows our troops in a positive light.
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craigie b · Citizen Smith Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Karma :

I agree with MJ. The Paras and RM returning from the frontin Afghanistan have endured conditions not unsimilar to other brutual wars. Read up on the falklands as well, the grit, determination and professionalism on display was profound.