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@armandamatteoni180

10 ай бұрын

ZRispindi non lasciarmi andare via e la vostra occasione di avere il. Massimo se mi contatti non vorrei più nessun contatto con il passato o con il presente prossimi

@darrentinonzii340

6 ай бұрын

Love OP! Keep up with the good work son

@nathanwhite4240

4 ай бұрын

You visited Kursk?

He will never see this but I would like to thank him from the bottom of my heart for everything he's done. It's almost unbelievable. The bravery, the lack of concern for his own welfare over that of other people's. He and others like him make me proud to be British.

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

Very well said 👌

@Fip999

Жыл бұрын

He’s responsive on Insta, I’m sure he’d appreciate it. He’s very humble though like many

@abdihashi9195

Жыл бұрын

Characteristics and attributes of a soldier 🤷‍♂️

@chriswebster24

9 ай бұрын

I’m not British, but it still makes me feel good to see this, knowing that most of my ancestry comes from the UK. It’s not quite the same, since all of my closest relatives have a different nationality, and have had for many generations now, of course, but, as an American, my country is a very close ally, at least, so we are all on the same side, anyway. I also speak the same language, and have the same blood as him, basically, so I feel pretty good about what he did, too. Most importantly, though, despite all of the many great accomplishments we’ve had throughout the years, he makes me even prouder to be a white person!

@cjf614

8 ай бұрын

I know exactly what your saying, I don’t know him but I feel a ridiculous sense of pride and gratitude that people like him are amongst us. Plus he seems a great guy. I’ve met a lot of soldiers, some really nice, some horrible aggressive people looking to cause trouble for the sake of it when they are on leave. That’s the difference with him, he seems so down to earth and oblivious to how much of a hard lethal bastard he is compared to us normals 😏

He is a lone warrior who knows what is right. Like he said WHO DARES WINS, and not who asks for permission first. The establishment created him , now are jealous of him. The top civil servants and top brass are so fucked up they don’t deserve a man of that calibre and commitment. The same people would shit themselves if asked to do what he has done. Thank you for your service SIR.

@adods9824

4 ай бұрын

The same people won't be asked to do what he's done because they are nowhere to be seen / so far away when Duty calls. He was awarded the 2nd highest medal, (should have been the first), so he's done ok out of the Establishment, better than most ...

Just listened to him on the Shawn Ryan podcast. Thank you Mr. Chris Craighead. He went in depth on how the hard times in life is what made him who he was and who he had to be in that moment.

@LuluFrance

4 ай бұрын

I'm half way through the Shawn Ryan podcast and want to remind myself and went looking. Found this. Quite simply put - his hardship was our gain. I sincerely hope he finds the equilibrium he is looking for in his own life.

His testimony on Angels and God is so powerful. He saved 700 ❤

Chris was just on the Shawn Ryan podcast and his own government has literally shunned him for what he did. Politicians have lost their minds!! He saved 700 people!! Watch this podcast. It’s shameful that he way he’s being treated by his own government. He’s a hero!!

@thehistoryexplorer

4 ай бұрын

I listened to it. Their argument is it could have gone very wrong and a British service person was at the centre of it. Very strange for them to not support him but actually they haven’t ever really celebrated individual UKSF members

@pault1964

4 ай бұрын

All people in government are cowards,worried about press reactions

@justonecornetto80

4 ай бұрын

It's been done out sheer spite because the Foreign Office and Ministry of Defence can't take any credit for what he did. He was only awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross and an MBE because there would have been a public outcry if they had screwed him out of that as well.

There is no greater love than a man that would lay down his life for his brother. God has made some of the most amazing men

@PatrickKelly-lz3pv

3 ай бұрын

If you believe he made hero's you must also believe he made those terrorists. '

@annabambus6572

3 ай бұрын

​@@PatrickKelly-lz3pv That's Satan's job. Let it go and let God. Get out of His way. Listen to Graig's very own testimony about Angels and God. He knew what it's all about. It may help you. God bring you close through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Amen. You can hate me all you want l don't care. I only pray that you will find this tremendously overwhelming sense of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness and self control. I ask God for the very same ever day now for the last 7 years now, and will never look back. ❤

@PatrickKelly-lz3pv

3 ай бұрын

@@annabambus6572 According to your bible your god made satan too, why would i hate you, i pity you, I have love, joy, peace, patience, kindness and self control with out believing in your god I dont need the threat of eternal damnation to be kind and show empathy to my fellow man, if your prays work as you say they do please ask your god to stop giving cancer to innocent children, i will guarantee you get nothing from your none existent deity.

@Johnson11c

3 ай бұрын

@PatrickKelly-lz3pv no God made people. With their own minds and brains. We make our own choices. I never said he made heros, he simply helps carves paths for us. It's the choices we make, whether we choose to be good or bad is up to us. Some save lives through being a soldier, or special operators. Some save lives, or just help others by making the choice to go left or right. Horrible things happen to good people more often than to bad people. I should say people who choose to be bad and do wrong. I'm not here to preach. Just to spread what I see, I've seen alot. I have seen evil I have been in war, I have also seen love and peace happiness kindness and what man does to protect and defend the innocent. Take it however you want, I do pray for everyone in general. No I don't pray for the evil as they are evil and chose to stray from God.

@PatrickKelly-lz3pv

3 ай бұрын

@@Johnson11c Everything you said comes from the god believers maintenance manual and none of makes any sense, it boils down to this, you believe that god made heaven and earth and everything there in, you believe that the god who did all that is only responsible for the good things that happen and to that end your bible book invented a bad guy saten who is responsible for all the bad stuff but your good guy made the bad guy bad, why didnt he make every one good I know you will have a interoperation that you think will cover all that but you dont your holy book might have well have been written by Hans Christian Anderson or the Brothers Grim its a fairy tale filled with lies and deceit just like your religion.

This man is a World Treasure! What a BEAST Mr. Craighead is.

I pray🙏 he finds peace and can understand how many people dearly are grateful to him. Thank you for sharing his work. God bless him😇, and I'd buy his book!

Our friend had the same we knew him years after he medically retired from SBS after being blown up under water . A lovely wonderful chap how we all would drink and if something made a bang or a commotion nose no matter how many pints he’d had he was switched on looking scanning . At a military show one night he was coming back from a beer tent and took the path near a river . Three days later was found at a weir god bless you and it was a honour to have known you . 4000 parachute jumps mostly in the water swim miles Falkland vet . Slipped down embankment into Medway . missed by all ❤ his mate carved a memorial and put it at his place he fell

Chris is 100 percent a hero saving countless lives throughout his 30 plus years service in the Armed Forces. God Bless you Chris in Jesus name amen .🙏🏽

@thehistoryexplorer

6 ай бұрын

💯

@qwertycoupe

Ай бұрын

Wonder if he saved more than he ended proper badass

Im in complete admiration for this man , just discovered what he did in 2019 and then following up on his career..fuxking wow .and a North East England guy like myself ..inspirational doesn't even cover it . Cheers Chris

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

NE England pal, salt of the earth 👌

@Matticus87

Жыл бұрын

Love a good northerner! Mcr myself. 😊

@Matticus87

Жыл бұрын

But totally agree. This man enhances my near obsession with military memoirs and history.

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

@@Matticus87 couldn’t agree more buddy

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

@@Matticus87 like I said; salt of the earth!

Exceptional human being. I wish him all the best in his post Military life. Amazing……

***UPDATE*** Guys, firstly thank you for watching. This is my first video back on KZread and is a bit of a channel relaunch. To that end I apologise for the channel advert which some have called annoying. The ad is. It in any future videos. Secondly, the rifle barrel is 10’’ yet in the video I say 12’’. Finally, I refer to the coffee brand insignia as Chris said he purchased it from BRCC and it is the brand image. I am aware it is an image used by16th c. Pirates. This channel is used to raise funds for veteran charities in the UK. As a serving officer it means a great deal to me. So please support me and join the journey, I have lots of UKSF content coming up. Thanks

@redskyatnight123

Жыл бұрын

What reg you in out of curiosity mucker

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

@@redskyatnight123 I’m a Gunner mate. How about yourself?

I was a member of the very first intake into the Army foundation college in September 1998! It gave me such an amazing grounding and skills that are still present in my life some 25 years later. Being a proud Brit’ I have nothing but complete respect for the UKSF and our allies SF too. They truly do go above and beyond in all operations they are sent on. Us mere mortals can only imagine the hardships these guys go through to keep us and our world safe.

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome Dean! Great comment and thanks for sharing

@deanmcentegart4818

Жыл бұрын

@@thehistoryexplorer you are very welcome. Fantastic video about a very courageous man! Recently watched a podcast in which Christian Craighead took part in and it amazes me how understated and unreservedly British he is. I share your passion for military history so thank you again.

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

@@deanmcentegart4818 it is my pleasure Dean. Appreciate you buddy

@dzadza.6729

6 ай бұрын

Bratha they're tearing your flags down for rainbow flags, Palestinian terrorist flags: what is there to be proud of? Thanks for your service.

The breacon beacons are no joke. The training These guys are subjected to is beyond comprehension. Recruits pass away. The SAS really are uncommon men among uncommon men. Truly elite.

@wungabunga

2 ай бұрын

Candidates have died in the beacons, it’s insane.

He did commendable job...but we must also commend his country for giving him best training, best equipment to do his job well, that's what motivates them to work...if officers are well trained and equipped, their courage to face adversaries is high...how I wish my country Kenya can train and equip our officers like that

I was privileged to watch him live do it on TV

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

Awesome buddy

I was a 16 Yr Old Junior Soldier in 1987, starting at Shorncliffe in Kent where it was known as The Junior Infantry Battalion. Loved every minute of it and set me up for the rest of my Career and Life. What a Career it was too…….

@thehistoryexplorer

8 ай бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for sharing mate

To know that he literally believed in God and angels tells me God had His hand over him. Thank You God, through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Firstly, Chris is an absolute legend and I’ve watched a few vids about him. That was a highly polished presentation. Very very impressed.

@thehistoryexplorer

9 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy! One of my first videos! Still learning all the time

Joined up in September '76 at 16 yrs old as an A/T (apprentice tradesman). It was a great way for a cocky young lad to get some disipline, self control, confidence, adventure, teamwork, a trade and respect for others. It worked great for me and taught me many important life lessons.

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. Seems like you were the perfect fit and it worked out well for both parties. Thanks for the comment that’s really interesting 👍 How long did you stay in for if you don’t mind me asking?

@steveneltringham1478

Жыл бұрын

​@@thehistoryexplorer I stayed in for eight years in total, six in the Regs after two as a junior. I have no heroic tales to recount though.

God bless and keep you sir - You are a truly amazing man

Thanks for making this video. The British government, whoever it is, has a bad record when taking care of veterans. Grandfather went " over the top" in 1916, Uncles in the Western desert with Montgomery, and my dad Suez 1956, all echoed the same sentiment.

I was in 2 para for 8 years so all respect to Chris.

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

Top of the hat to you mate. Brilliant Btn

@HUMPTYNUGGET

6 ай бұрын

​@@thehistoryexplorerdon't mention hats to him , they hate hats 😆😆😆😆

What an absolute legend this guy is.

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

He seems like a really down to earth guy too, from all the interviews I’ve seen he’s very humble and matter of fact. No BS

Closest i ever got to the sas was playing hostage for them on a training ex lots of years ago now, what you think the SAS are like at what there actually like are very different, speed and precision on a level you wont believe. Biggest respect to him.

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

I’ve done that training at Pontrilas. I seem to recall lots of waiting around and boredom then suddenly literally seconds of explosive excitement

@845SiM

Жыл бұрын

@@thehistoryexplorer we did, a train at bus setup, bus was fun, big explosion and salt rounds through the window and a man with a gas mask in my face 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

@@845SiM we did the train and another serial for a different group that I wasn’t involved in. Got roughed up a bit but so impressive to see them in action

@845SiM

Жыл бұрын

@@thehistoryexplorer my mate was a big lad so he got to play enemy for the train, one of the DS said “give them some resistance when they clear the carriages” well, he got almost bounced out the train window. 🤣 seem to remember they had cvrt’s and a lynx helicopter on that one. Great fun, made a lasting impression for sure, this was back in 1998 as best I can remember.

@waynesouthworth7929

Жыл бұрын

During phase 2 we had the opportunity to go Brize Norton an sit on a plane ......now who they were I wouldn't no but was amazing

Others run away from danger. Guys like Chris run into it without any second thoughts. How proud we all should be, and be thankful, grateful, that these guys know their training and don’t hesitate to use it. Thank you for this, and when will the Iranian embassy piece be up? I look forward to seeing that! Your work is top drawer every time, thank you again. Regards, M ~~~~~ Edit: Sorry, I did see your video of the embassy siege. I was thinking of another - wow, numerous embassy sieges have happened. Thanks again!

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoyed the Embassy video. It was a nightmare getting on the balcony but now I can safely stand at the bar and say I was in that balcony! Ha!

@mynamedoesntmatter8652

Жыл бұрын

@@thehistoryexplorer That must’ve been something to be there on that balcony, good for you to have done that! You got the bird’s eye view for sure. And yes, I very much did enjoy the Iranian embassy siege video. Well done, as always. The SAS are so good at what they do. I’d hate to imagine what we’d do without special forces. Their training is 24/7 and everything has to be perfect instinct and second nature - on the fly. Thank you for your great channel. Best, M ~~~~~

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

@@mynamedoesntmatter8652 I appreciate the comment. Getting on the balcony was brilliant actually and I’ve something I was determined to do

@mynamedoesntmatter8652

Жыл бұрын

@@thehistoryexplorer Had it been me I’d have had to go on that balcony too. Kudos to you for doing that! Have fun doing what you do, that’s part of it. At least you weren’t saddled with tactical gear. That had to make your entry much easier, plus there was no stress of Iranian hostage takers for you to deal with. Still it was exciting, I know. Thank for bringing us quality videos of these events. You put us there by doing your work. Regards, M ~~~~~

Just in case you were wondering why the SAS is considered the most capable training unit to US forces... Well there you have it. America is number one as people say, but the best are still trained by or with SAS operators. True story. Much respect to this operator. Keep defending.💯🖤

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

I suppose imitation is the finest form of flattery and Delta modelling their selection on the SAS is a true indicator of the esteem the SAS is held in worldwide

@ColonelStanley

Жыл бұрын

With all due respect - I practiced, then protected their operations, and later fought side by side with both SAS and Delta. SAS was the first european unit that took part in additional training of our unit, the first european but before them were the Americans. It's hard to say who is the best in this profession. SAS may have the longest traditions but I spent over 6 years in the Middle East (and not only there) and the Delta operators impressed me the most. This guy from Nairobi is a really tough guy, he has my great respect. SAS is outstanding SF, but if I had to assess today in retrospect which units were the best trained, the most effective ... among those with whom I had the opportunity to work, I would say - 1. Delta 2. ST6 and israeli Sajjeret Matkal 3. Ex aequo - British SAS, Canadians, Aussies, SEALS and polish GROM. The Norwegians, Swedes and Germans are also excellent. But Delta is still the greatest elite among the world's best military units. The most secretive and least numerous SF, I've ever met. That's my experience... with all due respect to the British commando elite. Special Greetings from Your Allies - S.

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

@@ColonelStanley thank you for your excellent comment. Very careful and considered with lots of first hand insight. I hope you enjoy the channel and come back for my newer videos 👍

@Mk1Male

Жыл бұрын

@@ColonelStanley It's not about impressing you though is it. Explain how you can judge on who were the best trained and most effective. You also haven't taken into consideration the theatres in which some SF operate. Operating purely in your own country will of course give you the biggest advantage, but being effective in operations all over the world is what separates the men from the boys. I would also like to ask, how do you know Delta is the most secretive and least numerous? I think you are making some things up.

@ColonelStanley

Жыл бұрын

@@Mk1Male Indeed, at this level the differences are minimal. And of course you are right when you write about a specific theater of operations, but these are my experiences that I gathered during six years of service in the Middle East - Iraq, Afghanistan (and three more places that I can't write about), that was the theater where I cooperated with the above-mentioned units . Of course, I'm no judge, these are just my experiences. If you were a soldier, you would also collect different experiences and compare. I have respect for everyone because each of these units showed full professionalism. I will repeat again, the differences may be minimal, the details decide but that's how I remember it. On a public forum I can't write exactly, with all the details, why I think so... It's secret, I can only generalize it all. And such an assessment may be subject to change, depending on the generation. Even at the beginning of the 21st century, I could write that there are no significant differences (in the theater of operations mentioned) between DF, ST6 and SAS ... but now that I am retired after more than 20 years of service in SF, I can summarize it. I am writing about myself, not about You or the experience of this very brave SAS operator. Everything - training, training and joint operations. Soldiers from KSK or, for example, from JTF2 could have a completely different opinion. Coming back to DF - "The most secretive and least numerous, I'VE EVER MET.... i've ever met". I haven't written about top-secret paramilitary groups that are subordinate to, for example, the CIA. Why I think they are the most secretive military unit I've met? Please, think who can answer such a question? ;) You have every right to think that I'm making some things up. This is your right. Kind regards - S.

A true warrior Chris! God bless yoy from - kenya

Excellent vid and the fact that you are doing this for veterans is refreshing and encouraging especially in this self centered world.Bravo!👏👏👏👍

This SAS soldier was guided by an Angel, he did God's work in saving those people 🙏 ❤

I honestly think Chris should be Knighted for everything he’s done truly remarkable I can’t wait to read his book and even watch his film so come on MOD pull your finger out and give him the green light to release his story he’s not silly he’s never going to tell state secrets Arise Sir Chris

Hell yah! God Bless you Christian.

The "Blackbeard" logo isn't just for coffee. It has been "standardized" as a generic pirate flag as late as 1912, Although other famous pirates were alleged to have flown similarly designed flags. Ironically it has never been proved that Blackbeard flew this version, preferring a simple white skull on black, or the notorious red blood flag. The Blackbeard design was adopted by special forces operators as it symbolizes (as in pirate days) that no mercy would be given and the enemy, upon spotting the flag should expect death. A great video by the way.

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

Love this comment. That is very interesting. Thank you buddy, appreciate you 👍

@iamthefatstig

Жыл бұрын

@@thehistoryexplorer I appreciate you putting the effort in. Very professional productions.

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

Be sure to pop back. The next video is from my recent visit to the Iranian Embassy 👌

Everyone should tune into his latest interview on the Shawn Ryan podcast, he gave as much insight as he could into the event that happened this Day

Why do so very few people acknowledge Craig's belief in God and angels. This man had Divine protection and deserved it. His heart was so good, and he worked for good and against tremendous evil forces, with God's love. Thank You God, through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit for protecting Your people who are after Your own heart. Amen. And so be it.

This needs to be a movie ASAP! With none other than Ewan McGregor staring as Chris.

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

I wonder if Ewan would make a good Obi Wan Nairobi?!

@nickjohnson710

9 ай бұрын

​@@thehistoryexplorerhe passed on his 2 time, not on his 3rd ?

A true Hero and great example for thousands of people people out there. Salute ❤️👏

We are so proud of our special forces even though we know nothing on how they keep us safe ,no egos just business who dares always wins❤

@thehistoryexplorer

10 ай бұрын

Well said

Christian Craighead said "Cause i was here " ! what a great guy to have on your side ! a true hero.

Im a soldier of a different kind, but can relate to Christian ❤ Obi One SHAnobi sending love ❤

As I understand it, first one blew himself up in a suicide attack, the other four continued the massacre. Chris killed two of them and rescued victims, the other two were found by the police assisting hours later, when clearing the hotel; holed up in an apartment, they refused to surrender and were killed by the police.

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

That’s about it mate. But imagine in those moments not knowing how many attackers there were or if they also had explosive devices. Balls of steel!

@VenturiLife

Жыл бұрын

@@thehistoryexplorer yep extreme bravery on display

@Chris-rl3nk

Жыл бұрын

​​@The History Explorer exactly, this is it, he didn't know what he was gonna be confronted with, but he went in and did what he was trained to do without a second thought for his own welfare. True true bravery, man should be knighted. It almost looks too easy on the tape, but if u actually try to imagine being there, not knowing what to expect on the other side of those doors, 99.99% would be forgiven for walking away. But not this guy, he went head first without a second thought, what a legend 👏

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

@@Chris-rl3nk I think my biggest concern would be fratricide from an eager and scared indigenous security force. If you saw a masked gun man come out of a building you’d probably shoot! He is a very brave bloke

Your point about the possibility of fratricide amongst the chaos is very true! Over a nineteen hour period, going in, neutralizing threats and then bringing out hundreds of civilians. It probably worked out better that he mostly acted as a lone wolf.......none of the local military seemed to have any appetite for following him into the complex!! How do you spell Hero? Chris Craighead!! Well done! 👍

I love the TikTok videos but this stuff is just as good. Amazing!

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for following along

I'm surprised their isn't a film about this. It would definitely be a badass movie 100%

@wotexpat9367

5 ай бұрын

There likely will be. I am sure Amazon would love to produce it.

The guys in 22 reg are the best and probably always will be. I was 16 when joining the guards depot at pirbright and learning about there exploits while doing basic training was amazing. Did 26 years but as a musician not a holy Dooley muther. So much respect for all the guys and girls that do the job. 👍

This is the highest proof of humanity. Indeed not all super heroes wear capes

In 7 years of service, I only ever briefly encountered 2x " Hereford hooligans " and we were debriefed AFTER it happened. It was about 1994, I was stationed in Lisburn NI and we were coming up to the marching season. The RUC and the various battalions around NI needed some training to be able to emulate the potential drama that they could face. Well, I was selected out of a cast of a thousand ( jiffed ) along with about 50 others and we were sent across the Irish sea by battle bus - all the way to Dover. Right near it is a little army camp called Lydd camp. Lydd camp is like they've grabbed the whole setting of Eastenders, Coronation street and Brookside and bolted them together. There's a post office, a community hall, a chip shop, a bar and a post office. Upon arrival, all 50 of us were gonna play the parts of " everyday folk " - and some would be given extra tasks like run the bar, run the chip shop etc. Some guys were given taxi's and they were told to drive them into scenarios to emulate everyday life in NI. In pairs, we'd all be allocated a house to live in ( all houses were bare floorboards with nothing else in there ) - Sleeping was on a rollmat in your issued maggot. They'd set up various scenarios such as a gunman popping off shots at a patrol, who would then escape via a waiting taxi and the squaddies and RUC would then react. They brought in EOD to do some small controlled explosions and EOD would also practice their bomb clearing techniques. On to the encounter: This one day, we were there about 4 days. It was the same every day, just rehashed scenarios with the same outcome, except on this occasion, we were told to get about 30 persons together with plackards and banners, and do a bit of a protest on a street corner for half an hour. We were given no instructions. What could possibly go wrong? Out of nowhere, a car came hurtling around a corner and slammed its brakes on. I don't know why, but we all started to walk towards the car continuing in character. They dropped 2x wizzbangs from the car. Wizzbangs are like a tube of aluminium with several charges attached to the sides. The fist charge goes off - send the aluminium case in one direction - makes a bang, followed by another small bang and the wizzbang would fly in another direction. Remember, they dropped 2x of these. We scattered like little kids and we didn't know what to do - or what was happening. With pistols drawn, both occupants got out the car, person 1 ran towards a house - kicked the door in and ran upstairs, followed about 3 seconds later by the 2nd person. the 2nd person stayed downstairs. Basically the first guy cleared the upstairs and ran back down, whilst his buddy cleared the downstairs. They left rapidly by the back door and into a waiting car. This drove off and was never seen again. One of the DS staff shouted " Endex " Briefing in the community hall in 15 minutes. We were all there going holy fck, what just happened. In the briefing, we were told that the Hereford hooligans ( 22 SAS ) heard we had a little exercise going on and they wanted one of their 2 man crews to practice their car evacuation drills. Their drill was over in less than a minute. We were also told that they had live rounds. I'm sure they wouldn't of shot anyone, but had someone of got in their way, they'd of probably ran through them and left them needing physio. The crazy thing was, they probably drove the 220 miles there + return trip for a 1 minute practice run. That is my ONLY brief interaction with them in the 7 years I served. You hear about them ( sometimes ) but usually, you're told bits of what they do - long after they've done it.

@thehistoryexplorer

11 ай бұрын

Brilliant story! Ha! Thanks for sharing

@kevinadamson5768

4 ай бұрын

I did two tours of NI in the 80,s with the Scots guards, first tour a crow second a corporal. Second tour manning a checkpoint got a phone call there's an unmarked patrol car coming to the base, open the gates let them in and don't ask any questions. These lads got out the boss handed me an envelope and said only open it if you get a radio call, they were tooled up and slipped off into the night. I heard the next day they had finished their task and moved out, only later I heard they were SAS.

What a soldier what a regiment the very best in the world

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

I have to agree 👍

Make sure to put the book out in the future remember the only easy day was yesterday

Chris wasn't in Junior Leaders. He was in Junior Para. Edit: I enjoyed the video, all the best with the channel.

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

Hi Geraint, thanks for the comment, Junior Para was part of the Junior z leaders initiative called Boys' Service Training Regiments of the British Army. I hope you enjoyed the video

@geraintjones6401

Жыл бұрын

@@thehistoryexplorer Hi, no problem. Thanks for making the video. In response to your reply, I appreciate that, however the Junior Para program was quite different to the other branches of the Junior Leaders and I think it is important to make the distinction.

@geraintjones6401

Жыл бұрын

...I should add that I was not in Junior Para but I was in Pirbright in '92 and saw them quite often.

man went through the sas selection 3 times!! thats a couple ruff weekends!

I joined AFC Harrogate and I think it changed my life, I stayed in for 12 years, did multiple tours and loved every minute of it, but I could only dream of being on the level of the sas/sbs

@thehistoryexplorer

14 күн бұрын

Get in Danny. You must be very proud of all you achieved. After all, ‘every man should think meanly of himself for having not served his country’

Cant wait for the book or video if one is allowed. God Bless today tomarrow and always..😇🙏🌻🌻🌻

Absolutely AWESOME video!!! Legend.

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

The best comment I’ve ever had! Ha! Thanks 🙏

Awesome guy… SAS are world renowned pinnacle operators… so so proud!!! This video just shows the humanity these guys dispel too… they may be pipe hitters but humanitarians at the same time… respect!!!!

He lived and breathed the military from a very young age. He manifested his heroic status and deserves publuc recognition. Even though he had zero interest in being known. Hero

I was a junior solider in the Infantry back in 1988... It did me well in life.

@thehistoryexplorer

28 күн бұрын

Absolutely!

Junior leader in pirbright 1990.💂 love this guys story. Such a humble hero. LEGEND 🙌

SAS/SBS = best of the best. NO ARGUMENT 👍👍👍

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

💯 couldn’t agree more

Thanks for sharing. Chris is an absolute stud 👍

Will definitely keep an eye out for his book, great episode. Hair stood up on my arms when i saw that Iranaian embassy clip

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

I manage to get inside the Embassy too!

@Diglett_Dude

Жыл бұрын

@@thehistoryexplorer I can't wait for that episode. You got me on the edge of my seat.

What an absolute Unit and Legend! AATW 🤘

Hope he gets to write his memoirs of this incident. Legend.

@thehistoryexplorer

9 ай бұрын

I hope so too

Armani Jeans WTF, Black Rifle Coffee patch 😀👍 Obi Wan Nairobi!! That picture entering Hair Salon is epic.

@thehistoryexplorer

5 күн бұрын

Brilliant isn’t it 😂

Seen a few podcast with Chris bloke is a legend an does talks in American schools sas legend

I see the sas recruitment poster behind him at beginning ‘we are open ‘ always ready…

All we need now is for the decision makers in Whitehall to have the Cahunas to make A Decision quickly based on limited Intel and for them to back up our guys 100%. In Nairobi the US SF were forced to do nothing as their political leaders couldn't or wouldn't make a decision. The US SF would have loved a bit of this action to help Chris. Well done to Christian for his guts and determination and knowing Right from Wrong.

Oh what a great man Chris is. I’m absolutely gob-smacked with his bravery.s is 16.11 I should be in the kitchen making the dinner😂😂 but I’m so hooked on this great man I want to watch a few more dinner can wait. Thank you for sharing your story to the 🌍.🍻🍻to you.🤗🤗

I joined the junior infantry battalion in 1990 and absolutely loved it.

@thehistoryexplorer

5 ай бұрын

Legend 💪

I had a mate who worked at a refinery in Fawley, UK. The SAS regularly trained at that facility, cause if someone blows it up it’d take Southampton with it, apparently it always pays to be prepared 🤷‍♂️

@thehistoryexplorer

10 ай бұрын

Bloody hell that doesn’t surprise me

Great channel just subscribed thanks 👏🏻👏🏻

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

You legend! Appreciate it brother

God Bless Him and never forget his Name 💯🙏

This is so cool. Following for more. Tahnks for this, cool content

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome!

Hes so amazing. I still can't belive it. It's like a movie

@thehistoryexplorer

6 ай бұрын

It should be a movie!

The balaclava he was using is an Arc'teryx LEAF assault balaclava. I only know because it's the same one my old unit was issued. They're comfy & fire retardant.

What an absolute legend!

Just found your channel great video mate. keen to watch some more.

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

Make sure you subscribe brother. I’ve only just started

@shanefrancis6586

Жыл бұрын

@@thehistoryexplorer already did 😂💪

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

@@shanefrancis6586 legend! I hope you enjoy it

He is beyond a hero. I read a saying the other day on a You Tube Short that was from a real Bad Ass in Viet Nam...he said heroes are the ones that don't come home, those of us that do come home we are merely survivors, downplaying his heroics to I was just doing what I was trained to do. People like Christian are a rare breed of humans. I saw his interview on the Shawn Ryan show and found this video wanting to find out more about the incident. I wish him luck with Black Rifle Coffee, they started just up the road from us here in Nashville, welcome to the neighborhood Christian. I wish you peace here.

Thar guy is the definition of who dares wins, 1 of the braves guy I know and the way he was treated by politicians after this trying to make him a scape goat after doing exactly what he was trained for is disgusting.

27 Platoon Junior Para '92 was my intro to the British Army

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

Amazing, nice one buddy. Thanks for sharing

This channel could easily be a tv show, and I’d watch every episode 😂

@thehistoryexplorer

6 ай бұрын

Oh man thank you so much!

Thank you. Excellent video

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Appreciate it!

Wish they would make a movie of this story. Real hero....

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

💯 I’m sure someone will one day, although apparently disclosures won’t permit his book

@donanderson

Жыл бұрын

Nah.! They would say It is too far fetched to be true.

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

@@donanderson very true!

I joined the British Army as a Junior Leader when I was a 16 straight from school in 1987 and was stationed down in Shorncliffe in Kent.

@thehistoryexplorer

2 ай бұрын

Awesome 👍 I bet you wish you could go back to those days

I can't wait to read the full story on this when it's finally released!

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

If the MOD let him. I think it will be a brilliant book, maybe an even better film!

@philmcglen6194

Жыл бұрын

@@thehistoryexplorer they should do, fingers crossed

THE REAL INSPIRATION

Thank you

Makes me proud to be British. True hero Chris.. thank you for your service.

Like all of "them" the man is great......👍🏻thankyou.🇬🇧

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

The very best around

Full career, living in Thailand, full respect

Watched, liked and subscribed! :-)

@thehistoryexplorer

4 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Fantastic content, thank you

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

You’re very kind. I appreciate the feedback Jason 👍

Well done good and faithful servant! Well done.

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

👌

Loved the story

@thehistoryexplorer

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad you liked it buddy

“Ironically” Chris is Catholic😎 brings more meaning to the name of this tremendous warrior the Lord is with him ☦️

anybody with a name "Craighead" carries the blood of a warrior.

Being a special forces commando is a calling because you are dedicated to neutralize the enemy without a second thought.

Great content mate, cheers 🥂

@thehistoryexplorer

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it