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@ladytalksalot4097

9 ай бұрын

Heads up about Nord bro, they use Hwawei servers.

@SebastianRamirez-lx4hz

9 ай бұрын

You gotta talk about Roy Benavidez easily one of the most badass people of the Vietnam war

@user-lf9vx1qj4e

9 ай бұрын

Army rangers vs. Crips.

@freelanserns187

9 ай бұрын

I wanna see a vid on Leo major and vimy ridge

@Wpns175

9 ай бұрын

TFE your stuff is amazingly good. As a former History teacher I can tell say that your style is engaging, detailed (but not too much) and most importantly adds emotion. You have a really unique talent for this. I bet it takes a lot of work to research, story board, edit down and then film these. I appreciate what you are doing to make History Great Again! Love it.

The fact that her Marines went out of their way to threaten a man, stayed with her because they didn't trust anyone, then broke her out of a government facility too take her to a party for beer and cake is just about the most Marine thing that I have ever heard.

@andrabook8758

9 ай бұрын

that is the beauty of this story! It totally restored my faith in mankind, while also confirming that I am 100% right about all my worst fears and suspicious. Best story ever!

@FeyTheBin

9 ай бұрын

E-4 mafia at its finest.

@jakebrandyberry9116

9 ай бұрын

It’s my favorite part, she went from death’s doorstep, to being the belle of the ball in a few hours. The agriculture guy went from being a power tripping bureaucrat, to a guy who is as about to greet the reaper in 10 seconds.

@heathb4319

9 ай бұрын

@@FeyTheBin...That would LC Underground in the Marines. E4 is army.

@HopeisAnger

9 ай бұрын

To be fair, the Marines did not threaten the man. He just suddenly became aware of what was about to happen to him if he made the incorrect decision.

Bravery, loyalty, unintended pregnancy...a true Marine story.

@DonPatrono

6 ай бұрын

you forgot arrest, evasion, and getting hammered all along the route ah and also thriving on a diet of military omelets and booze, and shitting everywhere the moment she was given the Vegetarian option She literally was the most Marine to ever Marine since 1775

@oz_jones

6 ай бұрын

​@@DonPatronobreaking out of a government facility to get shitfaced is also quite peak Marine Corps.

@randallraszick6001

5 ай бұрын

I'm glad I wasn't drinking when I read your comment.

@kimchi2780

5 ай бұрын

And a Mustang! Every marine has a mustang.

@lelandholmquist2467

5 ай бұрын

And above all making Genova cry

so to sum it up Reckless: - Was almost unwillingly enlisted - Demonstrated bravery under fire in terrifying conditions - Survived on a diet of military omelets and booze - Got fed the worst MRE (the veggie option) possible, and shat all over the ship - Went AWOL to Japan and then got the ticket to the US - Was put in the brig soon as she landed - Bust out of jail and attended the Corps Ball with her Marines, proceeding to get absloutely shitfaced - Gets promoted to NCO and starts hazing the boots she is in charge of by making them run in circles with her - Has a one-night-stand with another horse and gets pregnant, cucking the other horse she was supposed to do the deed with in the process - Sees her son become a Marine too Jesus Christ, Reckless was the most Marine to ever wear the EGA like *ever* , literally speedran the Marine Corps experience

@kaidenoliver4498

4 ай бұрын

Most underrated comment

@herschelschueler

4 ай бұрын

So the Marines are the true Navy? 😂

@CLRvision54

4 ай бұрын

Standard Marine Enlistment contract

@bradisaacson4656

4 ай бұрын

And all of it was an expression of a deep love for another Being that went through hell and back for every swinging dick in that Marine unit. And that fought to victory. My heart and my regards to Sgt. Reckless and the men who fought by her side. 🍳

@WF43436OPOS

3 ай бұрын

Bro when you're right.. you're fucking right!!!

"We had no idea that *doing the right thing* would be so popular with the people!" -the upper echelons of literally anything

@flynnhunter416

3 ай бұрын

I am willing to drink to the point of alcohol poisoning because of how true that is

@trikstari7687

2 ай бұрын

It's rather disturbing how fucking accurate that is.

South Korean here, where Reckless fought during the war now stands a historical park(google 고랑포구 역사공원). There is a statue of Reckless in the center, even a VR game literally called "save reckless"; literally protecting Reckless whilst carrying ammo for the marine corps. The historical park has a cafeteria on the first floor, and I shit you not, it is run by a cooperative named "Reckless Coop(레클리스 협동조합)". I am glad the Korean War gets some coverage. Thank you for saving us 70 years ago. :>

@the_fat_electrician

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this post it’s awesome!

@GuadalupeF.Arredondo

7 ай бұрын

🍻 Korea

@superchug2469

7 ай бұрын

Did you have any family that fought in it?

@matthewlayne5151

7 ай бұрын

Comments like this is why your our homies

@hittinitsidways

7 ай бұрын

Your welcome, And we’ll do it again brother 🍻

Before today, I had never heard about Reckless. I'm now convinced she's not just the greatest American War Horse, she *is* America's War Horse.

@nunyalastname-ej8vl

9 ай бұрын

I believe Disney did a movie on reckless. It was one of the narrative movies in the late 60's ? LoL yeah I watched it at grade school. At school. We had movie night at school.

@timothyblazer1749

9 ай бұрын

She is the EXAMPLE of how we should all be! Loyal, courageous, steadfast and indefatigable. Goddamn...it takes an brilliant animal to remind us of what we should be!

@2410jrod

9 ай бұрын

I’m trying to figure out why hook her up with a thoroughbred? She was a throughbred!! Think about it. Didn’t flinch in combat, took shrapnel,ate eggs,drank beer, partied at the Marine ball, did pt, shit on the ship and got away with it, and her offspring worked with Chesty Puller. She would look at a dependasourous and tell her bitch please.

@Sarge226

9 ай бұрын

@@timothyblazer1749indawhatable??

@timothyblazer1749

9 ай бұрын

@@Sarge226 Google is your friend, friend :-)

Dogs and horses; two animals that have helped humans for eons. Their loyalty is unmatched.

@natesmith6812

5 ай бұрын

As someone who might become an arson investigator with a k-9 i can atest this, theyre like your family. No they ARE family!

@3sellers3ful

5 ай бұрын

There was also the bear that 1 time.

@iceonthesun8880

5 ай бұрын

@@3sellers3ful true

@wintersoldier64

5 ай бұрын

@@3sellers3fulWojtek is one of my favourite stories just because it’s a bear helping load fucking artillery

@3sellers3ful

5 ай бұрын

@wintersoldier64 not to mention what happened post war.

Women: he didn't cry during Titanic! Men: *brought to tears by this beautiful horse and her story*

@BouncingTribbles

12 күн бұрын

Fr fr. I had tears running freely down my face when he was describing the battle where they were convinced they were sending her to her death.

@benjin3993

12 күн бұрын

@@BouncingTribbles definitely needs to be made in a summer block buster. Just like Hacksaw Ridge

@davecrupel2817

4 күн бұрын

​@@BouncingTribbles Me too, man. 😢 What a ridiculously brave horse!

EVERYTHING in this story, the heroism, shenanigans, F-ups, recoveries, and BS from bureaucrats and upper staff, makes it quite possibly the most USMC story ever.

@liferlanceadventures1465

9 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing

@brianwright9514

9 ай бұрын

Someone really needs to make this into some kind of dramatic comedy.

@AnthonyGladbach

9 ай бұрын

@@brianwright9514 But... Who gets the idea...? Hawkeye, BJ, or Trapper...? I don't think Potter would care enough even though he was Calvary... I know Radar sure as hell wouldn't put a horse through such bullshit...

@blankblank9070

9 ай бұрын

Down to the booze lovin randy lady Sgt lol. Jesus, SEMPER FI what a history brothers

@CrayonEater0311

9 ай бұрын

Rah

Your line about “Peggy, or was it Eileen?” Is SEVERELY UNDERRATED.

@CowboyTech

9 ай бұрын

Or 'Irene'.

@DarryDoo

9 ай бұрын

One of the Dover twins. Eileen and Ben.

@insaniam_convertunt_scientiam

9 ай бұрын

I kinda cuts the legs out of the joke to be honest.

@God_Yeeter

9 ай бұрын

@@CowboyTechim pretty sure it’s eileen because it’s wordplay for “i lean”

@melgillham462

9 ай бұрын

​@@CowboyTechWAIT! that was the one legged prostitute in Okinawa on the corner of shiver me timbers and blow me down drive... 😂

The Marines: "They targeted Reckless and we took that personally."

"Now, the marines are kinda looking around at each other....and without saying a word have just communicated with their eyes 'we're actually going to have to kill this guy and hide the body'." 100% accurate for American servicemen

Always love to hear how Marines live by "never leave a man behind" even if it's a female horse. Semper fi

@danielseelye6005

9 ай бұрын

Of course, the Marines gave a damn about their Dam. 😉

@lloydkeith3061

9 ай бұрын

That DOA bureaucrat just nearly F-ed around enough to find out too

@rickymcgowen6776

9 ай бұрын

That's not a horse. That's a Marine damn it.

@chazo1367

9 ай бұрын

@@lloydkeith3061 You know for a fact those marines would've killed him and disposed of the body if they had to.

@lloydkeith3061

9 ай бұрын

@@chazo1367 hahaha,... fed his ass to the horse

When confronted about his drunken escapades, Sgt. Reckless responded with “It was just horseplay…”

@the_fat_electrician

9 ай бұрын

Lol

@1world1heartjake

9 ай бұрын

In the words of Sgt. Ducky and the boys "Eeeghhh?"

@TheBoatPirate

9 ай бұрын

​@@the_fat_electriciandude, you fuckin killed this story. much appreciated. love all yer stories. that was a good fail with Mrs. Electrician, almost pissed myself. 😂❤😂

@Steve-O_27

3 ай бұрын

​@@the_fat_electricianI'm an angel soft man too! Can't beat the mega rolls, best bang for the buck!

Honestly, having a kid with a complete stranger the first night they meet when the marine is on leave instead of doing what the command team wanted is probably one of the most Marine things Sgt Reckless could have done, so if anything her personal assistant was merely keeping in the oldest of military traditions

My uncle was at Pendleton in '66 and had pictures of SSGT. Reckless. And my grandfather father fought in the Iron Triangle. What an amazing tribute to one hell of a Marine, and a beautiful and fearless animal.

@jbsulls

3 ай бұрын

So your Uncle was very likely one of the very Marines who was with her during the battle, and possibly helped with the smuggling. Legendary.

@necummins8696

23 күн бұрын

SEMPER FIDELIS 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

My Grandfather was at Outpost Carson in Korea during the war and he and his crew heard the stories of Wreckless and one of the Brits laughed and said how ridiculous to which my grandfather replied, "We're fighting over a set of fucking hills on the other side of the planet and you think a horse is ridiculous?" While he never got to meet Wreckless, he and his crew knew damn well who she was.

@ironmann16

9 ай бұрын

Sounds like your Grandfather was a man I'd have loved to have a beer with. That response was too perfect for the situation.

@morganb6717

9 ай бұрын

the only 'W' attributed to that horse is the one she helped bring to that war.

@adampeck7467

9 ай бұрын

I always learn something watching your videos. Always get a good laugh too😂Thank you for everything you do. Ive always found history intriguing and compelling. The way you present your stories makes them that much better. Again, thank you for doing what you do. Keep on keepin on friend ✊️

@IamKingSleezy

9 ай бұрын

@@ironmann16 that he was. I have his M1 Garand that he used in the war that he just brought home. The Marines nor the Navy asked for it back he just said fuck it it’s mine I’m taking it home with me and they eventually made him register it to the state 35 or so years later when he used it to shoot the ground squirrels eating his tomato plants. Yes you read that right, *he shot ground squirrels with a .30-06 rifle* If that isn’t some of the most Old Man Marine shit you’ve ever heard I don’t know what is. Edit: did the math in my head I was 10 when this happened in 2004 so roughly 51 years later not “35 or so”.

@rvnerd7671

9 ай бұрын

Great video about a little known celebrity! USMC veteran here and I love this story. Thank you for filling in a lot of the holes in what I had herd 😂 previously.

"A standing order that she was never to carry anything heavier than her blanket, ever again." That is outstanding! I'm glad she was taken care of, she sure took good care of her Marines.

@Bluecatte

9 ай бұрын

I have it on good authority that she was written up at least twice for disobeying the order herself. she LOVED kids.

@juanmanuelpenaloza9264

8 ай бұрын

Because horsey

@KRDecade2009

7 ай бұрын

@@Bluecattetypical marine behavior ngl

@rhawkas2637

24 күн бұрын

Guess that order was violated when she was given foals to carry.

Marine mentality: "I melted my weapon!" "Best ammo supply ever!" 😁👍

@cdpgeorge

4 ай бұрын

Your best friend keeps you supplied. Reckless is your best friend. The Marines Marined their best friend. After their best friend saved them, they saved her in return. It's a damn shame this was a hard decision from the higher ups. It kinda tells you the hierarchies that exist love themselves, hates animals, and don't know anything about the people they're suppose to represent.

I'm a Marine. The story of Reckless will ALWAYS make me tear up. She was as brave as any Medal of Honor recipient. Her statue at Camp Pendleton's South Mesa Club and the monument at the Camp Pendleton Stables are both moving tributes to her courage.

Sgt Stubby: I tip my hat to you, one legend to another.

@HAKAMALAKADEEKYDODA

9 ай бұрын

Easy there Rango

@courtneyestati5061

9 ай бұрын

Wojtek the bear too

@Ran_out_of_ideas

9 ай бұрын

INTO THE FIRE

@williambittle7041

9 ай бұрын

@theholypineapple3558 who are you? What makes you a legend

@monoXcide01

9 ай бұрын

​@@williambittle7041Sgt. Stubby pioneered the use of dogs in the military during WW1. He could hear incoming shells well in advance and smell gas so soldiers would know which areas were unsafe. He also caught a German spy. To honor him, even if it's kinda macabre, he was taxidermied and is on display at the Smithsonian.

My uncle Roger went to Korea as a 19 year old rifleman. When he came home at the end of that war, his hair was snow white and stayed that way for life. A couple years ago he and his wife of sixty years both passed away at their home in Louisiana, four hours apart. One of my heroes.

@linewarbr

9 ай бұрын

Sounds a lot like a guy I went to church with. Woodlawn Baptist in Baton Rouge?

@I.B._Sweet

9 ай бұрын

My uncle went, and came back going bald. His hairline receded a lot, and never grew back. He too was a young man. He was different in other ways too. I was frightened by it. As a small child, I could tell something harmed my beloved uncle, but I had no idea what. ❤❤❤

@drd675

9 ай бұрын

Gramps was in Pacific and Korea(42-46)(52-53), he came back bald. Also odd enough, he and my grandmother died 51 hours a part, both went into a coma and never woke up. 77 years. They were 97 and 95. Navy for WW2, Army for Korea. They both came to the funeral and did the funeral honors ceremony

@tflynn2400

9 ай бұрын

@@linewarbr I don’t know where they worshipped. I’m up in the north east.

@linewarbr

9 ай бұрын

@@tflynn2400 gotcha. Guy I know was named Carl and his wife was Juanita. Very similar story - Korea vet that even in his later years he still had nightmares. They were married over 60 years and he passed away shortly after she did. (Can’t remember if it was only a few hours or a day or so - but it was very close) Didn’t know if maybe he went by Roger with family, but I knew him from church at Woodlawn Baptist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Good man.

Marines: "Look at our horse. Our horse is amazing."

@TimeCircleBlue

3 ай бұрын

Her original owner, Kim huk moon, from offscreen: “I told you she was the most beautiful and intelligent horse in all of the world!! *And I was RIGHT!!!* ”

@cdpgeorge

3 ай бұрын

@@TimeCircleBlue Deadpool would bow to this horse. And he rides unicorns!

HMH-465 “The Warhorse” is a Marine Corps heavy helicopter squadron that earned its name from SSgt Reckless.

Only issue with the 60 second history is it wasn't a NATO mission, but a UN Military Action. Overall, excellent as normal. Hoorah, Seabees at Incheon!

@markrudolph3824

9 ай бұрын

Only issue with your snarky comment is that Inchon is not spelled Incheon.

@Arrynek01

9 ай бұрын

Was about to say that. I mean... 90% of the time when the Security Council votes on a military intervention, it's NATO who goes fck sht up in the name of peace... But it was still under the UN flag.

@RussellWarshay

9 ай бұрын

@@markrudolph3824It’s spelled both ways.

@TheCoyote808

9 ай бұрын

@@markrudolph3824 Are you sure? Please contact the Republic of Korea to let them know they have mistranslated the name of their own city. Also, let them know that they did the same with Busan as well.

@Wpns175

9 ай бұрын

I noticed as well. But I will let it slide as it was a great video

"So much artillery that the sound of individual explosions gave way to a constant roar" "I'm sorry, your hearing loss is not service-related"

From a Marine who didn't even know about this, I alternately laughed and cried for almost the entire video. Thank you so much, and Semper Fi! P.s.- genuinely sorry & bemused about the gender reveal thing!

@My_Friending

4 ай бұрын

Honestly, yeah, They told us about the major battles of the Korean war in bootcamp, but never about this

I think she deserves the medal of honor for her bravery

@the_fat_electrician

8 ай бұрын

There is an animal equivalent in believe she was the 1st to receive it

@praetorxian

7 ай бұрын

Desmond Doss of a horse… of Sergeant Reckless of a human?

@TurboNFRStwoK

6 ай бұрын

Currently serving and I 1000% agree. She did every bit as much or more than Desmond Doss. Carrying supply’s up and wounded Marines down 50+ times in the middle of a crazy fire fight while wounded herself!? She EARNED a freakin MoH. IDGAF if she’s a horse. The Marine Corps didn’t see her as “just a horse” and her heroism was not that of “just a horse”.

@kinman3051

5 ай бұрын

She got two

@johngregory4801

5 ай бұрын

​@@praetorxianThat's what I thought of, the Desmond Doss of Korea was a beer-swilling Marine named Reckless.

Fearless is a great name. Horses, and especially racehorses, are usually named based off their dom and sire. As an example, when War Admiral and Hardtack were mated, their offspring was named Seabiscuit. Since we don't know the name of the particular sire, you take the dom's name, Reckless, and you get fearless. This is one instance where the chain of command might've gotten something right.

@MegaKat

9 ай бұрын

*dam, not dom I bred and raced horses, for what it's worth.

@curtisbrayfield7707

9 ай бұрын

@@MegaKat I'm sorry, I have a cold. (Bonus points if you get the reference). Seriously, you are correct. My equine instructor in college pronounced it like that, for what it worth, though. Damn (or Domn? Now I'm confused), you, thick Texas accent!

@MegaKat

9 ай бұрын

@@curtisbrayfield7707 Monty Python? And you're fine, it's pronounced exactly like "damn," as in damn it, goddamn and "fuck this back cinch, she hates the damn thing and throws me every goddamned time you make me put the damnable thing on my barrel saddle!"

@BlazeDupree1525

4 ай бұрын

​@@curtisbrayfield7707 wow this is the first time I have seen someone get tripped up by an accent through text 🙃

The moment you realize Reckless was E-4 mafia for a bit

A south korean born hero. Drafted into the maries, earns two puple hearts. And makes sgt. Good career.

This just goes to show that you should never, _ever_ underestimate the value of a good and loyal horse. Was anyone else crying during the artillery barrage part?

@druetz1188

7 ай бұрын

Ya I was

@dennischavez7503

6 ай бұрын

Yup..

@lucycarlisle9120

6 ай бұрын

Torrential downpour

@sabrecrafted7409

6 ай бұрын

I was when I read it, in the written account by one of the Marines who was there.

@kalinhall5474

6 ай бұрын

I wasn’t crying. I just got attacked by a gang of onion cutting ninjas

When I woke up today, I did not expect to shed tears over a horse, yet here I am. So much of this story is phenomenal. The fact that the Marines had to smuggle Reckless to Japan before they could get her back to the States, and then quite possibly literally contemplated murder to protect her, and THEN smuggled her to the Marine Ball is just fucking beautiful. On top of that, the standing order that she was to never carry anything more than her blanket ever again shows even more just how much respect they had for Reckless, and she earned every bit of that, along with her rank. The fact that this kind of thing was never taught in school should be criminal; everyone needs to know about the war hero Staff Sergeant Reckless. She deserves her own damn monument.

@jerrydaugherty4657

9 ай бұрын

If you want to shed more tears than that, I strongly recommend you go check out the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida where a duplicate SSGT Reckless statue adorns the Grand Showcase Arena and Main Entrance... That'll do it - I promise... Experienced at it...

@avroarchitect1793

9 ай бұрын

I think we need to start a list of the names of the greatest War animals. Reckless, Wojtek, Rags, Winnie, Cher Ami, and the rest.

@NorrisTheSpider

9 ай бұрын

She actually has one, at Camp Pendleton where she spent her retirement. But I agree, she needs one in Central Park or someplace that gets more traffic and more awareness.

@ChipJohnson

9 ай бұрын

@@NorrisTheSpider Agreed wholeheartedly. Also, I'm curious...did she get the whole Marine funeral ceremony when she passed? I would assume she would, and I'd be damned if as many people as possible that served with her showed up to honor her.

@NorrisTheSpider

9 ай бұрын

@@ChipJohnson Not initially. After her passing, she was buried quietly without a lot of fanfare, also at Pendleton. However, three years later, the 1st Marine Division erected a memorial for her, at the front gates of Pendleton, and exhumed some of her bones from her initial gravesite to a proper burial spot. This memorial was, for all intents and purposes, Reckless's 'actual' burial, whilst also being a dedication service for her memorial. From 'Sgt. Reckless: America's War Horse', by Robin Hutton: >"About 120 Marines and members of the association turned out for the ceremony. “This memorial that we dedicate today,” said Major General George S. Bowman Jr., the base commanding general, “will insure that others will know that the Marines value courage and devotion to duty and by knowing what we value, they will know who we are.” Her eulogy was read by Los Angeles television anchor George Putnam. Here's a short but powerful excerpt: >"I am (...) sure that in the land of rewards that lies beyond, this chestnut mare with the handsome, blazed face and [three] white stockings, is mingling even now among the men of the Corps. And when there’s a load to be carried-when there’s ammo to be rushed up to the front-she’ll always be there to perform her tasks beyond the call of duty, in the spirit of ‘Semper Fidelis’: Always Faithful. And now she is at rest. And where she is, the grass is tall and green. And the hillsides bright with flowers. Sergeant Reckless-Pride of the Marines-is at rest." (I will add onto my comment by saying that, if you're at all interested in the life of Sergeant Reckless, and the friends close to her during her time in Korea, you would do well to pick up the aforementioned Robin Hutton novel. It's a very informative, inspirational read, about an important but sadly forgotten figure in an important but sadly forgotten war.)

My favorite part of this is the Marines basic mindset was this horse is fighting out here with us she is now one of us. She was not a tool she was not extension when you hear the story you get the idea that Sergeant reckless was a full-fledged marine embedded with those Marines. And that is beautiful. Cuz that means particularly for the Marines their mindset is at this moment if you're standing with us and you're fighting with us you're bleeding with us You are one of us. And that's a story you don't really hear. We all know Marines are badasses, but we don't hear the stories where they they're badassery is also mixed with the pure basic humanity that we all kind of share at times. And I'm loving this story for this.

@cdpgeorge

4 ай бұрын

She took care of them, the man on the ground isn't stupid. She took care of them and they wanted to do the same 10 fold. She took care of them, and they lived long enough to make sure it didn't go without appreciation.

As a horsewoman, Ive known about Sgt Reckless but never heard the details and I had a roll of a emotions. "Hell yeah! Choking back tears...ROFLMAO...eeek the diet!" Thanks for the education and now Im more proud of knowing horses.

@aaronarmstrong9776

3 ай бұрын

Do you have a horse head and arms, or do you just mean like a female centaur?

Horses can be incredibly loyal, intelligent, and brave. It was touching to hear how the marines loved and respected Reckless so much. Also, the marines would have a horse that drinks beer. I think the first pregnancy is also 1) appropriate, and 2) very marine corps.

@norsethenomad5978

7 ай бұрын

Getting knocked up in a one night stand

@rogerdavies6226

5 ай бұрын

Back in oldentimes when males were men and frmales were ladies, I worked the rodeo circuit. I taught my horse to drink out of a pop bottle --- Hell no he did not get to my beer

@michellekinder3051

2 ай бұрын

Reckless got pregnant by another basic Marine bucking horse, not a high and mighty racehorse. It is the ones who are boots or hoofs on the ground not those sitting behind a desk or running around a circle that wins wars. So it is more than justified.

When asked how did he get to Sergeant? He replied "Pure horsepower"😂😂

Being a cowboy/horsemen, I can understand the amazing willingness to work that horses have. They have always been a huge part of my life, and I am not afraid to admit that this story moved me. What a brilliant critter.

As a retired Marine & huge animal lover, I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this true story. You are an awesome storyteller. Thank you, sir

@rickwallace5582

3 ай бұрын

He really is good at this. where does he find all this content?

Marines have exercised the term S.T.E.A.L. to Strategically Transfer Equine to an Alternate Location several times in this amazing story and I love it. This is one of the many reasons you need marines for friends. All joking aside, Reckless was an amazing horse and her story is just so inspiring and hilarious at the same time I was hanging on every freaking word.

@dmphillips

9 ай бұрын

That would make an awesome shirt, with SSG Reckless (and/ or names of offspring) on the back of the shirt!

@richardhicks5031

9 ай бұрын

SEA bees also practice S.T.E.A.L religiously

I love it when soldiers don’t care if you fire at them. But god help you if you dare fire at anyone they care about, especially if it is doc or an animal companion

@theGimpfantry

9 ай бұрын

It's why we fight, sir.

@josephschultz3301

9 ай бұрын

Enemy Combatant: "I just shot the horse out from under that cavalryman!" Enemy Combatant's Friend: "You've doomed us all." *[United States Military Revving its Engines]*

@johngross8300

9 ай бұрын

Brothers (at the time, in context, To-The-Left-And-To-The-Right: It has been thusly Throughout History. Family, God, Country was the reason for Conscription or Signing. . . Everything after was - on their Left or Right [praying they would not fail - left or right]

As a native Kentuckian, and a frequent visitor to The Kentucky Horse Park and a niece of a survivor of the Korean war... I was aware of Sergeant Reckless. I didn't have all the details in your great storyteller fashion... her statue is beautiful. Any who can should visit the park at Lexington KY. It's really something.

How is it that I am never surprised by the bravery and loyalty of our American soldiers, at the same time that I am infuriated and embarrassed for the commanders above them? Not even surprised she had to be smuggled home, guarded, and stolen from heartless bureaucrats when she got here.

I'm a U.S. Marine and I never heard about Reckless, which is a travesty. She will now be forever remembered as one of the greatest Marines to ever live in my mind.

@michaelpettersson4919

8 ай бұрын

And spread the word to your colleagues. A link to this video for instance.

The Aussies giving Reckless a massive hat has got to be the most wholesome thing I've ever seen in the Korean War. Also, the way Cpl. Reckless was smuggled from Incheon to San Fransisco has got to be one of the best E-4 Mafia stories I've ever heard.

@avroarchitect1793

9 ай бұрын

I aspire to someday reach this level of Sham. Whoever organised it all is truely the Sham-mander in Chief, and his conspiritors true Sham-urai.

@richardhicks5031

9 ай бұрын

​@@avroarchitect1793do to the levels of sham we will never know who is truly responsible

@avroarchitect1793

9 ай бұрын

@@richardhicks5031 as it should be

@Gabryal77

9 ай бұрын

It seems almost every Marine platoon has that one guy who can just get shit done. Doesn't matter what it is. This dude is also certifiably insane, but the USMC sees that as an asset not a detriment

@the13inquisitor59

9 ай бұрын

Australia has a deep appreciation for horses, so it's not really a surprise the diggers did that for her.

I was about to be so angry if Reckless didn't make it back to USA a live happily ever after. Was bracing so hard for the possible heartbreak before the ending of the vid. Was scared something bad was going to happen to reckless after the war. Wonderful story telling, wonderful choice of story, 11/10!

@lesevesel2898

5 ай бұрын

The War Dogs from the Vietnam War will destroy your heart and leave you with so much anger.

Look at this horse! This horse is amazing!` I'm so glad that the Marines stuck by Reckless through everything and for the rest of her life. All of that, and she wasn't even an American citizen when they found her!

The US Military. The military where you can get legitimately outranked by a freaking animal. And not as an E-3 or E-4 mind you, but by actual Sergeants.

@DalesDubs

Ай бұрын

Didn't the Polish military have a ranking officer bear that ate beer and cigarettes?

@DalesDubs

Ай бұрын

Yeah I just looked it up. Wojtek was a corporal 😂 (I also have now learned that "ranking officer" just means the highest ranked person in any given situation #themoreyouknow)

@troybaxter

Ай бұрын

@@DalesDubs yes. And he is the greatest bear of all time.

That is how REAL men express their appreciation for who ever puts forward so much effort to save lives.

@amatureskater15

6 ай бұрын

amen!!!

The bond between man and animal is amazing

Never thought id be so emotional and invested into a horse from the 50s, great story

Great video! As a young Marine in 68, I knew about Reckless, never thought anyone would remember her, at this point in time. Outstanding that that she is still getting respect.

@cardengixoth6878

8 ай бұрын

Kirk, thank you for your service, Marine. (o.o)7

@HortonSalm

7 ай бұрын

She has a statue outside of the Cowgirl Museum here in Fort Worth.

@kirkjones9639

7 ай бұрын

@@HortonSalm My sister probably knows that, and just never bothered to mention it to me. However being a kid from one of the ranches in the NW part of the cuntry, I must ask. Why do they have a horse statue in front of a museum for cows?

@HortonSalm

7 ай бұрын

@@kirkjones9639 Probably the same reason she's next to a statue of some Army dog. No reason.

😂😂 NEVER underestimate a group of Marines. We are dangerous enough in small numbers, but a group of us can actually accomplish the impossible! As this shows. Thanks for producing such a quality story. It would have been approved by SSgt Reckless. Also, thanks for honoring the donation.

@Allantitan

9 ай бұрын

Add in a beloved mascot like reckless and your already dead as soon as you fire one shot anywhere near it. You just don’t know it yet 😂

@robertveronda4225

9 ай бұрын

@Allantitan that is very true. Also, Doc is usually the most popular guy, so messing with him is another guarantee that you will find yourself pushing up daisies!

@marsfreelander5969

9 ай бұрын

It is said you can't defeat marines you can only kill them but they will just regroup in hell and wait for you

@richardhicks5031

9 ай бұрын

Give me 12 marines, 1 Navy Corp man, 3 CBs, and a problem that needs solved.

I really enjoyed this episode. As a Korean American I Thank You Sargent Recklees and the US marines!

Didn't think a fucking horse was gonna make me cry today, but that's reckless for ya! Thanks for reminding me about this story and for fleshing it out. That is a magnificent steed indeed!

My grandpa’s brother was a marine with 5/1 during Korea who was at Op Las Vegas. I remember him talking about a horse being loved by all marines. Didn’t realize the actual history of his story.

I started crying at 12:20. She is such a brave horse. She must have been exhausted but she kept on like a well oiled machine.

@kyrize4269

8 ай бұрын

Same 😭

@djrecreation

8 ай бұрын

RIGHT!!!!! I was literally cheering when he said she just kept going. Load up, load down. PLEASE, I NEED MORE STORIES LIKE THIS. IT RESTORES MY FATH IN MAN AND SOCIETY. NO BETTER YET, CAN WE GET MORE PEOPLE WHO LIVE LIKE THIS.

@ItsPowee

8 ай бұрын

Dude had me tearing up in the shower listening to this lol

@RODE594

8 ай бұрын

Ive never loved a damn horse so much 😂

@hj7947

8 ай бұрын

Yep. Cried. Unashamedly.

As a Native American, who grew up with horses. This story speaks to me on a primitive level. You can't put a price on a great horse. And you would kill thousands to save that same horse. The Sun'ka Wakan is truly a sacred animal.

Living 3 miles outside the back gate of Pendleton.... I never had the nerve as a civilian to ask about the story attached to the Statue. ONE OF YOUR BEST SORIES EVER! Grew up riding my bicycle up and down the road that goes thru Camp Pendleton from San Clemente to Oceanside and back. No small feat! It's a 25 mile (+/-) ride as a kid!! (50 miles round trip +/-) Not only a great story but connects the dots on a GREAT part of my childhood. Thank you!! The thing I learned (From the Marines) was ARMY stands for Ain't Ready to be a Marine Yet!! Dad was a Colonel in The ARMY!! LOVED IT!!!!

My Dad was in Koera. Thank you for making it real

Ngl, probably one of the healthiest horses to ever exist. Bacon, eggs, bear, white phosphorus, 2 pieces of shrapnel, and God’s very wrath.

As a Marine Corps vet, I thank you for bringing this I story out! And for your donation! You are my favorite storyteller, and always give me a good laugh for the day. You accurately describe pretty much every Marine I’ve ever met lol.

Awesome story. Remembering Marvin McCarty, my great uncle, fought in Korea. God bless our Marines.

If they played videos like this back in school I woulda learned something

If you're still having doubts about the long-format videos, don't. They are amazing and I look forward to every one of them. I found myself watching plenty of your shorter videos and I'm always left wanting more. Love the humour, the detail, the cut-ins (thank you, Editor!). Amazing channel, amazing content - you're on a great track, never leave it!

@labronco7511

8 ай бұрын

I couldn’t agree more! I really get sucked into the longer format videos.

@lucycarlisle9120

8 ай бұрын

Agree. I like the longer videos while I'm at work plugged into my earbuds. I try to giggle quietly, but my coworkers probably think I'm insanse with my occasional snorts, fist-pumping, seemingly random interjections of "Huah" and "Murica," and other assorted disjointed nonsense.

@TheyCallMeCalamari

8 ай бұрын

Hear hear!

11:20 legit had me tearing up. The idea of Reckless navigating that mountainside alone among shelling and smoke. Bad ass.

@skysimpson1313

8 ай бұрын

You should read the book about her, there are stories of her stoping so so wounded marines could grab hold of her and be drug back. There are many more stories he didn’t cover (I mean it fills a whole book)

@lonniesmith352

8 ай бұрын

I have been to the iron triangle…..without the shelling it’s impressive with shelling this horse truly is an example of there needing to be a military working animal equivalent to the Medal of Honor

@adawg3032

8 ай бұрын

@@lonniesmith352 Marines are marines, animal or human. If an enlisted animal deserves a Medal of Honor it should be the same Medal of Honor that any other service member earns, making an animal version would most likely just take away from the significance and respect of the award.

@diddlethepoodle4812

8 ай бұрын

Me also, What a trooper.

@magicpyroninja

8 ай бұрын

There's another story. It was a bear that was with a Polish unit and it was delivering ammunition to them on the line. It also like to smoke cigarettes and drink

You would make a extraordinary history teacher or professor. I had a professor that was an amazing story teller. Best class I ever had. This country needs more of them.

@RespectMyAuthoritaah

4 ай бұрын

I used to hate history because it was just memorizing names and dates. Then I had an actual History Professor who was passionate about history. Mr. Johnston explained the why it happened and how it happened and the impact of it on us today. I now love history. FE would make a great History Professor.

@cdpgeorge

3 ай бұрын

Even if it is imperfect narration and factual, the story that is told well is a story that is heard. A poorly told story is forgotten. And it's not those who forgot details of history, never knew history altogether.

Books and movies have nothing compared to real life stories some times. SSGT. Reckless is a true war hero.

Even though Dark Docs already did a video on Sergeant Reckless, you go into so much more detail about her and I thank you for that. May Sergeant Reckless never be forgotten 🫡 🇺🇸

@Jakezillagfw

9 ай бұрын

All the major history channels like that on KZread have fallen off big time.

@remcob3

9 ай бұрын

Tom Scott also did a technical difficulties podcast about Sargeant Reckless

@LordOceanus

9 ай бұрын

@@Jakezillagfw I wouldn't personally consider Dark Docs that high up the history KZread totem pole but broadly speaking you're not wrong.

@Nepomniachtchi_Austin

9 ай бұрын

Isn't that the dude that talks like he's on a triple dose of Adderall?

@JohnJBrowne11209

9 ай бұрын

Other channels give you the story. FE gives you the facts and puts you on the ground and in the story

May Reckless rest in peace, she served her country well, and passed her legacy to her children and across America as a whole

@King-Sub-Zero

9 ай бұрын

RAH!

That’s probably one of the coolest stories I’ve ever heard

I've listened to this story like four times and I just don't get sick of it. That was one awesome horse.

Reckless was getting cake NOT because she's a war hero and a fellow Marine, but because she was the youngest Marine present at the Ball, at that time. IYKYK.

"We got multiple Docs, we've only got one Reckless" gave me a good chuckle! Really captures how much they valued that horse. Also imagine being the guy who coughed and got thousands of your guys killed common Chicom L!

Still my favorite Marine story and video.. Happy Birthday to the US Marine Corps!

RIP SSGT. Reckless, Semper Fidelis!

Semper Fi Reckless, She first inspired the Marines, then she inspired the Nation and now thanks to TFE she once again inspires.

@douglassburch7930

8 ай бұрын

Opno😮koono😊. Ok on 😊k okstreet k kk. No know no kids no nokn

@pablo4yu

8 ай бұрын

Dawg i cried a few times watching this video wtf ive seen people die and never shed a tear but this man fuck

As a retired marine, I had never heard anything about this story even in boot camp When we were taught a lot of Marine Corps history. This video was great and I hung on to every word and every second of the video. Thanks so much for letting America and people around the world know this wonderful story. Millie Fisher USMC ( RET)

@dwightcurrie8316

9 ай бұрын

Semper Fi Millie, from a Former Squid

@magicpyroninja

8 ай бұрын

I was in the army and even I heard about reckless

@mentalbreak4653

8 ай бұрын

Former active duty Marine here , never heard about her either at boot camp. Earned my title Nov 24 91. Semper Fi

@mentalbreak4653

8 ай бұрын

@@dwightcurrie8316Semper Fi doc

@twisneski86

8 ай бұрын

Marine as well, never heard of this story til now either. This history lesson is cool as hell!

I never heard of Reckless until my son sent me this video. A War Hero before I was even born! I am not surprised, countless battles would have been lost over many decades all around the world if not for the bravery and loyalty of Horses and Dogs. We have no greater companions, comrades, or Friends. Thank❤You amazing Reckless.♥️🐎♥️🤗♥️☘️🐾🌈☮️🇨🇦🕊

History needs people like you. No fiction can surpass true stories. Keep it up, if no one else, you have a unique and original perspective on historical events.

It's hilarious that soldiers and Marines become so protective of their animals. Some of the hardest and coldest men on the planet will protect and love them with everything.

@josephschultz3301

9 ай бұрын

The degree to which those Marines went out of their way to protect and care for Reckless is absolutely inspiring. They treated her like a legitimate War Hero and fucking _nothing_ was going to jeopardize her safety. If that's not love, I don't know what is. Semper fi, yo.

@SendMeBeetPics

9 ай бұрын

My dad, marine veteran and the hardest man I know, treats his rescued stray dog better than most people treat their children. She has a rhinestone collar and her own couch.

That was the first time in a long time I teared up in pride for a war hero. Semper Fidelis!

@maoman4855

9 ай бұрын

The power of mare.

@andrabook8758

9 ай бұрын

it's such an awesome story!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

So proud to hear Reckless wore an Aussie hat! 🇦🇺🇺🇸🇦🇺

As a Vietnam Veteran and a member of Sgt. Reckless's outfit, the 5th Marines, I'd like to thank you for your presentation of her story. Well done. Semper Fi.

Reckless was the glue that held those marines together

@cladinshadow

9 ай бұрын

Oooooh man…I dont know how to take that cus they use horse carcasses to make glue. 🤔

@mastertwitch1

9 ай бұрын

​@@cladinshadowI was thinking the same thing

@perryrush6563

9 ай бұрын

Daaaaaayyyymmmnnnn

You got to give this to the Marines: They did everything in their power to give this horse the best chance on the battlefield. While I understand that this wasn't totally selfless, they still earn some more respect from me. And then they went on to proof once again: No worse enemy, no better friend. And the horse, sorry: Sgt Reckless, showed the world if you treat your animals well, they will return the favor. What a story. Thanks for sharing.

@1DwtEaUn

9 ай бұрын

There is a saying in the horse world: that a horse only ever has one of two things on its mind, homicide or suicide. Not sure which ruled the day when Sgt. Reckless was going through the shrapnel and mortars landing all over.

@herpderp3916

9 ай бұрын

​@@1DwtEaUnHomicide, by proxy of her marines.

I love the picture at 22:40 how the guy on the left is just super psyched and the dude on the right is probably one of her protectors whos been in the thick of it since the beginning and just really wants reckless to have an awesome time, but he is NOT gonna show it!!😁😁🤘🤘

Awesome real story. Reckless another marine hero!

My grandfather was a Marine at the battle on the hill in Korea and was wounded during the battle. He passed a few years ago and I wish I could ask him if he recalled seeing her. I also can’t help but wonder if he was one of the wounded Marines she carried down from the hill. Such an amazing story for a beyond amazing horse!

@rhonda8231

9 ай бұрын

That is amazing to think that he may have known her!

@magicpyroninja

8 ай бұрын

It's entirely possible, but a battlefield is a chaotic place and it's really easy to miss things

If this story dosent bring tears to your eyes, you don't understand.

If only history class was more like this 😂

I only learned about the Korean war in high school, because my history teacher was a sergeant and actually fought in that war. He told us about Chosin, and it was chilling. One of the stories he told was that there were so many dead Chinese, that Chinese snipers would hide behind the heaps of bodies and shoot at the troops. And human bodies make very good bullet stops. It got so bad that even the .30-06 machine guns couldn't punch through, and they had to bring up M2 .50 BMG machine guns. That and he said he never thought he would be warm again. Lot's of soldiers got frostbite, according to him. And i believe it, based on what i have learned about the Korean war since then.

Had this 61 yr old vet tearing up about 12 minutes in when you were listening everything she'd carried. Thought for sure your next words would be of her demise. Who HOOO an OUTSTANDING happy ending for a war hero! Rare thing

@mja007X

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your Service.

I love the effort those Marines put into getting Reckless the life she deserved after the war. 10/10 people right there.

God Bless This Horse!

I listened to her audio book. She also triaged patients. Incredible.

Never mess with anything the Marines love

@lloydkeith3061

9 ай бұрын

It's very unhealthy to do so.... even in jest

@davidokeefe9303

9 ай бұрын

" RAH RAH KILL KILL".... Translates from Marine to Civilian...... " Pleassssse give me a reason"

@josephschultz3301

9 ай бұрын

"I know you didn't kill our horse. Hell, we wouldn't give you the _opportunity_ to kill our horse. But you still thought about it, for a split second, that one time 30 years ago. _THAT_ is why you're about to die. Painfully. Slowly. With great prejudice. Semper fi, motherfucker." Hell yeah, I love the Marines

@m4vr1ck

9 ай бұрын

@@davidokeefe9303 I thought that meant "now you F@#&ed up you have F@#%ed up now" sometimes followed by them slinging freedom seeds unless they figured out another creative way to mess with you and cause irreparable emotional damage.

To “Generate PR” they should have given Sgt. Reckless the Medal of Honor. I mean, she did save the days in Korea.

I choked up hard hearing how she braved the hill through the artillery bombardment, absolutely best horse ever!