"Complaints of crippling back pain" from carrying the entire British Army through the war.

@danieljani7981

Жыл бұрын

He carried a very heavy burden

@danieljani7981

Жыл бұрын

@6mm plinkster you know. Movies are always exaggerated

@danieljani7981

Жыл бұрын

@6mm plinkster wow you like SAS that much?

@sanlorenzo7896

Жыл бұрын

Imagine if the VA had the audacity to say his pains were not service related 💀

@philpants44

Жыл бұрын

Back pain from carrying those massive balls around

Man these type of stories deserve their own films or shows.

@av8bharrier2modified76

Жыл бұрын

Y e e t

@kaamoshaamu

Жыл бұрын

HBO SAS Rogue Heroes

@ipellaers

Жыл бұрын

As Kaamothingie said, Rogue Heroes. It's a Brittish show, either Channel 4 or BBC, and it's AWESOME. This clip from Simple History doesn't do Paddy justice.

@eatsleepskate8075

Жыл бұрын

*mayne

@Conservative_crusader

Жыл бұрын

American sniper?

Paddy Mayne is the definition of "why do I hear boss music?"

@lordadorable1140

Жыл бұрын

More like if the TF2 Demoman had depth perception

@Subjagator

Жыл бұрын

Paddy Mayne is proof we are the NPCs in the video game he is playing.

@talaverajr391

11 ай бұрын

"...if I'm the only boss?"- Paddy Mayne

Paddy military service has been shrouded in myths and tales. He deserves away more credit than given. I have known 1 ex unit member personally, rogue heros is away off on his leadership. A top lion Rugby player, a top law Graduate, boxer and then Commando.

@martinkineavy9039

4 ай бұрын

Yep he was one cold bugger

Paddy Mayne’s worst enemy wasn’t the Axis Powers. It was his alcohol addiction.

@TomatoTomato911

Жыл бұрын

when you took so many lives you would have to rely on substance to stay alive or be a total psycopath.

@Chuked

Жыл бұрын

Bigmooney06

@johnroche7541

Жыл бұрын

​@@muhammedbilgehanguluser6952That is a bit racist and he himself being from a Loyalist,Unionist background would not appreciate that ignorant remark.

@muhammedbilgehanguluser6952

Жыл бұрын

@@johnroche7541 yeah bro you are absolutely right but i was aware of my comment hshdhdhsjs i will delete a little bit time more

@slavsquatsuperstar

Жыл бұрын

Alas, addiction is one of the leading killers of veterans…

This man destroyed more aircraft than most pilots, invented the drive-by, and put his men above all else when it counted the most. That back pain came from his tremendous stones. Love the video, @simplehistory ! Would you do a faction video about the Vichy French in WWII, and the role they played. It's not really something that I've heard of much before now

@SUPERDESERTOPIUM

Жыл бұрын

i dont think he invented the drive by

@loyalpiper

Жыл бұрын

Drive bys were happening 10 years before

@recoil53

Жыл бұрын

Read about the Prohibition era. Plenty of drive bys. Bootleggers, highway men, Tommy Guns, and Browning Automatic rifles.

@Gentleman...Driver

Жыл бұрын

You could even go further back with drive bys. Like in the wild west, shooting from a moving coach/wagon.

@geoffreycarson2311

Жыл бұрын

THE Reason WE English DONT TRUST the SOUTHERN French !!!The NORTHERN MARKI Free French !!!HATED THE VICHY !!!g

“I was saving the planet from an Axis of Darkness, while you were back home opening National Parks! Yes!” Winston Churchill

@Ahmed_Yasser116

Жыл бұрын

from ERB

@ipellaers

Жыл бұрын

“Any officer who goes into action without his sword is improperly dressed” - Jack Churchill I mean, if we're throwing around random quotes...

@VuurBarbaar

Жыл бұрын

@@ipellaers every disadvantage has its advantages - johan cruiijff

@raymondluna3187

Жыл бұрын

A Real Man!!

@neofulcrum5013

Жыл бұрын

Ah I understood that reference

One of the most interesting facts about Mayne is his prowess as an athlete. Before joining the military, Mayne was a champion rugby player and boxer, and his physical prowess and endurance would serve him well in his later military career. Mayne was also known for his daring and unconventional approach to warfare. He was known to launch surprise attacks on enemy positions and would often use unorthodox tactics to achieve his objectives. This made him a highly effective soldier, but it also earned him a reputation as a maverick who was difficult to control

@JaemanEdwards

Жыл бұрын

I love that he played international rugby and boxed as well. Ireland are the no. 1 rugby team in the world at the moment and just like Paddy they also exhibit that fighting Irish spirit.

@udirt

Жыл бұрын

Those poor, poor people that didn't fight themselves but had problems controlling someone, we feel so sorry for them.

@patienceobongo

Жыл бұрын

The Urish fight better, for others.

My father served with this man in the North African desert as part of the Rhodesian contingent, 'S' Patrol, LRDG. For the record, he was serving for the Legendary LRDG and was then recruited by David Sterling to form the SAS. He was undoubtedly a legend in his role anb a highly respected soldier.

@christopherjennings1462

Жыл бұрын

He was loved by the men under him but again the BBC try to portray him as an acholic mad man, nothing could be further from the truth.

@clutchnorris3892

Жыл бұрын

Rhodesia didnt exist until the mid 60s though?

Sad that he never got a Victoria Cross for is determined bravery. Really hope that there is a movie on him, if not it MUST be made. This man's story is a rare irl action movie.

@saulspeaks2557

11 ай бұрын

They've got a TV show about him (and his crew) out right now. It's called Rogue Heroes.

@Afton_Robotics_1987

11 ай бұрын

@@saulspeaks2557 awesome!

@samwallace7313

9 ай бұрын

​@@saulspeaks2557they do indeed but sadly it's crap.

@saulspeaks2557

9 ай бұрын

@@samwallace7313 Yeah it's not great. When I heard AC/DC blasting, I knew it wasn't gonna go well.

A video in 2 days and is not a compilation of previous ones? Thank you Simple History!

There’s a TV show called SAS Rouge Heroes, it’s roughly about how the SAS came to be and one of the characters is Paddy Mayne played by Jack O’Connell

@coolboys62

Жыл бұрын

Are you dense lol Paddy is the name, patty is what you put in-between burger buns

@SentientBeefStew

Жыл бұрын

@@coolboys62 whoops

@g-unit7625

5 ай бұрын

Rogue not rouge. His name was Robert Blair Mayne. Paddy was a nickname.

@sammni

3 ай бұрын

@@coolboys62Robert Blair Mayne was his name “Paddy” was a nickname.

Sadly he is an example of a man that thrives in war , enjoys the thrill of life or death circumstances and is restless to the point of combative during peace time . There are many like him that cannot adjust to peacetime military or civilian life and a lot take their talents to the road and become mercenaries .

@silverhawkscape2677

Жыл бұрын

True. And many are in Ukraine right now as foreign fighters.

@totallyfrozen

Жыл бұрын

@@silverhawkscape2677 Or other places. They go where the money is

@joythought

Жыл бұрын

​@@totallyfrozen where the action is. I think that people like Paddy aren't there for the payday, just the feeling they are alive and doing what they understand and relish the chaos and focus of fighting.

@padraigomadain6681

Жыл бұрын

Possible he's from a line of berserkers.

@joejohnson4183

Жыл бұрын

@@padraigomadain6681 Do you even know what berserker means ?

The only one who could kill Paddy Mayne was Paddy Mayne.

@simonpierre8283

Жыл бұрын

And god

@ipellaers

Жыл бұрын

@@simonpierre8283 God would piss her pants at the sight of him if she existed.

@theshamanarchist5441

Жыл бұрын

Chuck Norris has gone into hiding lol.

Simple History does it again! Well voices history and a good animation!

Paddy Mayne was the Irish university's heavyweight champion while studying at Queen's university Belfast.

@eoincaomhanach1983

Жыл бұрын

He also played international rugby for Ireland as well as the British and Irish Lions.

@steveforster9764

11 ай бұрын

But was he a Unioist?

@conorjames8793

11 ай бұрын

@@steveforster9764 Based on what specifically

@samwallace7313

9 ай бұрын

​@@conorjames8793his father and uncles were UVF in 1913.

@conorjames8793

9 ай бұрын

@@samwallace7313 Richard Moore is current head of MI6 & his grandfather was in the IRA. Can you provide a source because I can't find anything online about it.

When we speak of people being “legends” Paddy defines it.

Damn, we need a whole movie about this guy.

@spartan4103

Жыл бұрын

SAS Rogue Heroes

@erinfitzgerald9179

Жыл бұрын

@@spartan4103 Thank you

@MosheDayan8732

Ай бұрын

​@spartan4103 can't wait for season 2 rogue heroes is my favorite show

Amazing story, my great grandad served in the SAS 12th squadron in Africa and Italy, so highly likely he served under this man

My uncle also had an alcohol addiction but was able to stop thankfully. Respects to Paddy Mayne.

I'm watching SAS Rogue Heroes right now and it highlights a lot of his story.

@LocoJunius

Жыл бұрын

Was looking for this comment, Stirling was a madman to.

@brandoncombe6656

Жыл бұрын

Same I was going to say about the TV show. Its awesome, I can't wait for the second season 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇳🇿🇦🇺🇨🇦

@kiwi_comanche

Жыл бұрын

​@@brandoncombe6656 Thanks for throwing a Kiwi flag up too brother. 🤙🏻🍻🇳🇿🇬🇧

@GingerJesusSaves

Жыл бұрын

That TV show was complete garbage, it told more lies than this video. He was never drunk and he did not fight his way out a jail cell. Typical obtuse nonsense! 🙄

@samwallace7313

9 ай бұрын

​@@scsherman207 Mayne didn't have PTSD.

Live yards from this guy's house and known locally as the mad Mayne And yes he was as nuts, complicated, massive and violent as the myth says. A hero you wouldn't like to meet

@brainflash1

Жыл бұрын

Except when he's sober.

@crusader8308

Жыл бұрын

I'm originally from Comber and I'm actually reading a book about him Born in Ards myself He's a hero in my eyes The SAS was perfect for him It's a crime he never got the VC Need more men like him today

@sammni

Жыл бұрын

​@@brainflash1 I'll quote an elderly woman that grew up with him I met when I worked in the NHS... "If you ever had a problem you went to the mad Maynes to sort it out" He didn't need a drink to cause violence. Drink caused the most notorious bouts of violence

@alexbirrell4568

Жыл бұрын

He was also a well read man!

@parkgate-ub1ey

Жыл бұрын

​@@sammni Ave heard that said before and am from Co Antrim

The way he said Newtownards killed me 😂😂

@patricks9401

Жыл бұрын

Same lol I'm from here and the way he say's Bangor sounded like Bengal hehe

@steveg2251

10 ай бұрын

Lol he's not even close on Newtownards.

He is basically a brave introverted leader who has anti-hero issues personally but in war he is daring and courageous, hats off to Paddy Mayne o7!

The bravest man never to be awarded the Victoria Cross.

What a badass! 🤯 Tales of Real Men like these give me the inspiration I need to face and get over my pathetic in comparison problems; thank you so much for sharing these amazing stories! 😎

@TheStrataminor

Жыл бұрын

When men were proud to be a man not some simpy wimpy 'I feel like I am a woman' today...etc...

A town near Belfast called Newtownards is where Paddy was born and raised. Roads are named after him and there is a statue of Paddy in the town square. Absolute legend.

“Tell me who did that to you, and I’ll give ‘em a thrashing”😂

I'm loving these WW2 videos, keep up the good work.

This guy's wartime story is just legendary

Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. These types of stories are always fun to learn about

Paddy did what had to be done when others didn’t. A bit more respect is in order

Should have been awarded the VC what a soldier

Since the vasili saitsev video, i've been avoiding this channel, but i must admit, this is great

the show is amazing and the dude who plays Paddy Mayne is perfect for that role, can't wait for season 2 to be released in 2024 (if Amazon used a brain they'd push it instead of releasing trash like Citadel)

@dmav522

Жыл бұрын

It's sad that SAS: Rogue Heroes slandered him and the others in the unit with straight-up disrespectful portrayals and inventions of "facts" and characters instead of letting the SAS' history speak for itself

@cillianmclaverty9392

Жыл бұрын

It’s a bbc show so complain to them, they deserve it

@mikeycraig8970

Жыл бұрын

It's nothing to do with Amazon!

"Video game protagonists are unrealistic" explain this

My great uncle William Hull often just known as 'Billy' was Paddy Blair Maynes driver.

After being thru such horrors we all would hit the bottle. This show can't capture the horrors that man does to one another. This is a man who would have wanted to die a quick death rather than be a liability on others. God Bless our finest of warriors. 🙏

Really great video. Please keep up the good work. Thank you!

Honestly this is the first time where feel sympathy for a WW2 hero. Even though he doesn’t get the fancy victoria Cross he gets the drive- by of the century. Just like in a movie where the protagonist didn’t officially win but win the hearts of people.

@davidh6300

Жыл бұрын

"drive by of the century". I like it

@sugarkane4830

Жыл бұрын

The VC is nit a fancy medal thank you. It’s the highest award from gallantry.

When I was young, I knew an airman who served with Australian air ace Clive "Killer" Caldwell. He said is battle you want him by your side in a dogfight, or a ground action - but you wouldn't want to live next door to him. It seems some people are made for war and can't adjust to peace of any sort...

The pure warrior unleashed on the enemy. But like many men that live for battle, he used alcohol to numb the emotional pain. I doubt he had any regrets and should be celebrated for the incredibly brave soldier and inspirational leader he was.

Do a Video on mr krabs during his days in the navy

@Dr.LightMarker5613

Жыл бұрын

That would have been perfect on April fools day haha

The most dangerous warrior, the drunken Mick.

@shooterblaze1

Жыл бұрын

Shutup

The Captain Price of WW2.

I believe it can be said that the SAS was literally born only when Mayne joined it.

Give the Man the Respect he deserves and fought for. Blair Mayne was the right Man at the right time a top class sports man.. Rugby international and university champion Boxer, I doubt you'd have called him a drunk to his face.....

@wolfthequarrelsome504

20 күн бұрын

Freemason and proud member of the grand Orange Lodge

Excellent stuff. Keep it up guys!

As a person related to a noble irish family from the north, l love learning about "Paddy" Mayne.

@seaghdhking9122

Жыл бұрын

No Irishman fights for the SAS

@shooterblaze1

Жыл бұрын

@@seaghdhking9122 shutup fenian

@shooterblaze1

Жыл бұрын

He’s also Northern Irish. Not Irish from the north americunt

@georgebarnes8163

9 ай бұрын

cept he was not Irish@@seaghdhking9122

He's a Newtownards man. I've been to the street he lived in, Paratrooper veteran told me about him at a Royal British Legion stand in the shopping centre.

Lest we forget, much respect, cheers!

Stirling may have created the SAS but Paddy MADE the SAS.

paddy is an absolute legend

The original Mad Lad

The pronounciation of Newtonards kill me lol

That's my family's Last name is mayne 😂🇮🇪

@justonecornetto80

Жыл бұрын

Mayne is an Anglo/Norman name. Blair "Paddy" Mayne also didn`t regard himself as Irish but as an Ulsterman or Ulster Scot. Referring to an Ulster Protestant as Irish often causes offence. 97% of them regard themselves as British.

@truenorthgames

Жыл бұрын

@Just One Cornetto well mr dictionary nobody really asked haha my family's last name is mayne which is irish as it gets around here so nobody cares about your actualy

@justonecornetto80

Жыл бұрын

@@truenorthgames Live in ignorance if you want to. I would suggest you keep your mouth shut if you ever visit Belfast or somebody may be inclined to remove your teeth with pliers. FGAU. No Surrender 1690. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

@samwallace7313

9 ай бұрын

​@@truenorthgamesbut Mayne isn't an Irish name ya tool 😅

@truenorthgames

9 ай бұрын

@samwallace7313 yes it is all my mother's side is irish catholic Canadian

"Otto Skorzeny? Never heard of her." - Paddy Mayne

after north africa paddy was jokingly recommended for distinguished flying cross,he destroyed more aircraft than the raf, he should have been given vc , one of the most impressive soldiers to serve in the british army

Man these videos are awesome

the house at the start actually looks like his old home in Newtownards

If anyone is interested in the real SAS, there is a book "Eastern Approaches" by Fitzroy Maclean. Part 2 of the book deals with the SAS and presents a much more realistic port rail of what actually happened.

@onlyashes89

4 ай бұрын

😂 "port rail"

This is a legend wow

I loved SAS Rogue Heroes. Looking forward to the next season.

Dude really said "Oh boy, would you look at the time? It's time for my drive by on the Germans again." after hearing about how his men were trapped.

Makes me more proud than i already am to be an Ulsterman he was definitely a gem to Northern Ireland

@Dreyno

Жыл бұрын

Unlike your rugby team, eh?😐 (Hello from Connacht 😉👋)

@Plbay335

Жыл бұрын

@@Dreyno A low blow Sir! 😅

@Dreyno

Жыл бұрын

@@Plbay335 We don’t get to brag very often so you have to take your opportunities when they arise. Unlike Ulster 😀

@eoincaomhanach1983

Жыл бұрын

@@Dreyno Behave.

@GingerJesusSaves

Жыл бұрын

​@@Dreyno Ulster men play in the Ireland team. Who are number 1 in the world. Wise up! 🙄

"Drink rum, fight dirty, f*** the rules." Paddy Mayne in a nutshell.

What a character. I regard defiance as one of the most valuable traits of us humans. I never knew about him before. Thanks for this video.

Good vid!

This guy needs a series.

@williammitchell4417

Жыл бұрын

He got it, called Rat Patrol

@luisemoralesfalcon4716

Жыл бұрын

@@williammitchell4417 awesome.

7:45 its kinda sad how this man who did so many great thing died from the bottle

So many brutal one man legends from both world wars. Just love learning about another one.

When you got nothing to lose, you become like him.

It's sad that SAS: Rogue Heroes slandered him and the others in the unit with straight-up disrespectful portrayals and inventions of "facts" and characters instead of letting the SAS' history speak for itself

@vlabruic

Жыл бұрын

SAS je čista propaganda a u stvarnosti skoro ništa, njihova operacija u prvom zalivskom ratu je potpuna katastrofa a ni u drugim operacijama se nisu proslavili, to su sve mitovi.

@crazyboi1153

Жыл бұрын

Hahahahahaha sorry mate but your off your rocker

@alexcorbel6267

Жыл бұрын

I agree, the show is pure trash, they made him out to be a psychopath and giant homosexual. Disgrace on his heroic achievements.

@crazyboi1153

Жыл бұрын

@@alexcorbel6267 exactly mate

@richardroberts6026

Жыл бұрын

@@vlabruic piss off Vlad.

Rouge heroes was a awesome series Mayne was a legend

Interesting man ole Paddy!

Great documentary. It is a crime and shame on the British government and the higher powers that are in the upper echelons of the British Army that Paddy was not awarded the VC. He certainly deserved it due to heroism that he performed on numerous occasions. Former comrades of Paddy's were very hurt over this.

@johnroche7541

Жыл бұрын

@@musashidanmcgrath You are speaking absolute nonsense. Paddy Mayne was Unionist/Loyalist by political persuasion and Protestant by religious faith. He was British by nationality. It is amazing the amount of ignorant comments that are on this site.

@steveg2251

10 ай бұрын

The reason he didn't get a VC is simple. At that time a VC citation had to be signed by a higher ranking officer. There usually weren't any about

I knew a man, now sadly deceased, who was a driver in Paddy’s jeep. He had joined the regiment as he was formerly a poacher, and hence a good shot! He was from rural Dorset, and even knew Lawrence of Arabia as a child in the 1930’s. He asked Paddy what to do if they met a checkpoint, and I think the context was a friendly one, Paddy replied ‘shoot them’! The was no further discussion, and the comment I got was, ‘and he bloody would have too!’.

Just visited the David Stirling monument the other day, I will visit the Paddy Maine monument very soon in respect.

@alexbirrell4568

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the monument looks over the Stirling estate. He used to bring his LRDG unit home on leave and it’s there they discussed what type of unit they wanted to be and developed their fighting targets.

My great uncle Nick was part of the Long Range Desert group who in his words ''drove those lunatics about''.David Stirling recruited him to L detatchment SAS .

In terms of leadership, we need more men like Paddy Mayne. Because at the end of the day, if he got the job done, the cavalier attitude is excusable. Sadly, this video also shows just how terrible a grip alcoholism can have on a person. I pray for all those who suffer from similar addictions.

@Saanonymous80

Жыл бұрын

MacArthur was the same way. Most the good heroes were, because sometimes that is what's needed.

@cjclark1208

Жыл бұрын

Everyone has a vice or vices, everyone.

@jamesedwardladislazerrudo1378

Жыл бұрын

​@@Saanonymous80 but he didn't allowed to use nukes

@patienceobongo

Жыл бұрын

The British ran away at Dunkirk. Maybe a few bottles was all they needed. Lol

How about a video about Audie Murphy?

@basedelon

Жыл бұрын

Most decorated soldier of WW2

@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401

Жыл бұрын

Before became the actor

Paddy Mayne is A LEGEND ❤🇬🇧✊🏻

0:58 queens uotc recently beat my otc in a radios exercise!! that paddy mane spirit within haha

Most men that are warriors like Paddy meet a end similar to there beginning. Kicking and screaming covered in blood .

Gotta say this dude was impressive

Newtonards has the emphasis on the last syllable, so it's a strong "arr" sound

@danielbeattie4186

Жыл бұрын

Newt in ards

I live about 20 miles from where Paddy Maine is from. He's a legend on these shores.

I apologize for not knowing this man’s story or name before this. He really needs a movie made about him. This was incredible to watch.

I’m from newtownards where paddy is from where we have a statue in our town square They say he would pull the pin on a grenade in a pub and put it on the table and waited to see who’d be the ones to run and those who put the pin back in

@crusader8308

Жыл бұрын

I'm from Comber and can confirm that's still happening 😂 No he was a hero in my eyes You had to be nuts to have done what he did Loads of respect

"I'm coming!" Props to anyone who gets the reference 😜

The most epic man to ever serve

Germany during WW2 was at war with the US, USSR, Britain, France, Canada, Australia and Paddy Mayne

Hey, an SAS guy. Cool.

Used to stable my horse at the family home. I would say that the people from Newtownards were extremely proud of Blair Mayne, the man was a legend.

I love simple history✍

Thid guy was a real one man army wtf respect

Rogue Heroes is great

@samwallace7313

9 ай бұрын

Are you kidding, please say you are.

‘With a total disregard for danger’

Don’t think I ever red about a greater soldier what a man

Paddy Mayne was Northern Irish Ulster like eleven presidents of the USA.