Classic war quote
Discussion
From Sky News...
"Umm Qasr is a city similar to Southampton," UK defence minister Geoff Hoon said in the Commons yesterday.
"He's either never been to Southampton, or he's never been to Umm Qasr" says a British squaddie patrolling Umm Qasr.
Another soldier added: "There's no beer, no prostitutes and people are shooting at us. It's more like Portsmouth".
"Umm Qasr is a city similar to Southampton," UK defence minister Geoff Hoon said in the Commons yesterday.
"He's either never been to Southampton, or he's never been to Umm Qasr" says a British squaddie patrolling Umm Qasr.
Another soldier added: "There's no beer, no prostitutes and people are shooting at us. It's more like Portsmouth".
And this . . . .
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Experts with newscaster on CNN 24th March.
3 yank experts including a former 2-star general from delta force, 1 ex SAS (British) and the network's anchor.
Footage of iraqis giving themselves up.
anchor: We have no verification as of yet if they are british or american troops taking these POW's
yank1: Only americans wear boots like that, they're american
yank 2: I agree, and they appear to have american camouflage jackets.
yank 3 (delta force bloke): I'm not so sure, there's not enough up-close detail to tell 100%, we'd need some close images to tell make of boots and jackets and maybe the shape of their kevlar headgear.
Ex SAS man: Call yourselves experts? Since when did US forces use an SA80 as a standard issue rifle? Their DPM's can be bought as can boots so you're chasing rainbows if you want to identify them from their clothes.
anchor: I think you're right.
Ex SAS man: Course I'm bloody right. Any one with half a brain and basic military training worth their salt should be able to identify a British soldier by his rifle. Not to mention the fact they're covering all points properly, not shouting "woo yeah" randomly, and haven't raised a flag in direct contravention with orders.
at this point 1 of the yanks walks off stage tearing his mic off, and the anchor says "I think we can safely say the soldiers on your screen are British. Now for these messages".
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Experts with newscaster on CNN 24th March.
3 yank experts including a former 2-star general from delta force, 1 ex SAS (British) and the network's anchor.
Footage of iraqis giving themselves up.
anchor: We have no verification as of yet if they are british or american troops taking these POW's
yank1: Only americans wear boots like that, they're american
yank 2: I agree, and they appear to have american camouflage jackets.
yank 3 (delta force bloke): I'm not so sure, there's not enough up-close detail to tell 100%, we'd need some close images to tell make of boots and jackets and maybe the shape of their kevlar headgear.
Ex SAS man: Call yourselves experts? Since when did US forces use an SA80 as a standard issue rifle? Their DPM's can be bought as can boots so you're chasing rainbows if you want to identify them from their clothes.
anchor: I think you're right.
Ex SAS man: Course I'm bloody right. Any one with half a brain and basic military training worth their salt should be able to identify a British soldier by his rifle. Not to mention the fact they're covering all points properly, not shouting "woo yeah" randomly, and haven't raised a flag in direct contravention with orders.
at this point 1 of the yanks walks off stage tearing his mic off, and the anchor says "I think we can safely say the soldiers on your screen are British. Now for these messages".
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bloody excellent.. don't you just love the SAS 
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I have come to the conclusion that most news commentators (at least here in the USA) are crap. So far we have had:
"A-10's taking off from carriers"
"The famous British DRAGON guards"
"A British soldier with his M16 rifle"
"The Tornado trying to make it back to it's carrier"
"...looks like a British Abrams Tank..."
FWIW, you can tell the difference between British and Americans by their helmets. The US has those "Kaiser Kevlar" type and the US desert camo has more biege as opposed to the British Yellow.
...But to miss the SA80, c'mon, that's pathetic
ErnestM
"A-10's taking off from carriers"
"The famous British DRAGON guards"
"A British soldier with his M16 rifle"
"The Tornado trying to make it back to it's carrier"
"...looks like a British Abrams Tank..."
FWIW, you can tell the difference between British and Americans by their helmets. The US has those "Kaiser Kevlar" type and the US desert camo has more biege as opposed to the British Yellow.
...But to miss the SA80, c'mon, that's pathetic
ErnestM
At the risk of being contravertial, there is something reassuring geting on a plane and hearing
"Hello, this is John Bull your captian speaking, we will shortly be reaching our cruising altitude of 25,000 ft, we are flying at 400 knots and will arrive, on time, 16.40 at the correct airport. Please relax and let me take care of things"
As opposed to a bloke wearing dungarees
"Gee, well, my name's Dave, lets see if we can get this thing in the air...
Both 'nearly' word for word (I made the dungarees bit up...)
"Hello, this is John Bull your captian speaking, we will shortly be reaching our cruising altitude of 25,000 ft, we are flying at 400 knots and will arrive, on time, 16.40 at the correct airport. Please relax and let me take care of things"
As opposed to a bloke wearing dungarees
"Gee, well, my name's Dave, lets see if we can get this thing in the air...
Both 'nearly' word for word (I made the dungarees bit up...)
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