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BRITAIN WAS ALREADY USING STABILIZED TANK GUNS IN KOREA IN 1952 This is a British Centurion showing off its gun stabilisation while moving, basically keeping the gun trained on target even as the tank is bouncing around. And they’re firing ridiculously fast too, about one round every three seconds in this footage. The Centurion was one of Britain’s big post-war tanks, and British units were using them around the Imjin River in Korea. For a tank from the early 50s, watching that gun stay on target while the whole thing is moving is honestly pretty wild. British tank tech was getting seriously advanced for its time.

BRITAIN WAS ALREADY USING STABILIZED TANK GUNS IN KOREA IN 1952 This is a British Centurion showing off its gun stabilisation while moving, basically keeping the gun trained on target even as the tank is bouncing around. And they’re firing ridiculously fast too, about one round every three seconds in this footage. The Centurion was one of Britain’s big post-war tanks, and British units were using them around the Imjin River in Korea. For a tank from the early 50s, watching that gun stay on target while the whole thing is moving is honestly pretty wild. British tank tech was getting seriously advanced for its time.

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British soldiers once took battlefield orders from a drumbeat. The drums among these uniforms recall a vital job: telling troops to advance or retreat when shouted commands could not be heard.

British soldiers once took battlefield orders from a drumbeat. The drums among these uniforms recall a vital job: telling troops to advance or retreat when shouted commands could not be heard.

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THIS IS WHAT BRITISH ARTILLERY LOOKED LIKE IN THE GULF WAR. In 1991, 32 Regiment Royal Artillery took 12 enormous 203mm M110 howitzers into the desert during Operation Granby. The artillery raids began on February 18, several days before the ground offensive. Batteries would move into position, fire a predetermined number of rounds at Iraqi targets, then move again before counter-fire could find them. And these weren't exactly small guns. Watching the crews load and fire these things, you can see just how physical artillery was back then. Everything had to be done by hand, quickly and under pressure. It's easy to forget just how much firepower the British Army was still built around in 1991.

THIS IS WHAT BRITISH ARTILLERY LOOKED LIKE IN THE GULF WAR. In 1991, 32 Regiment Royal Artillery took 12 enormous 203mm M110 howitzers into the desert during Operation Granby. The artillery raids began on February 18, several days before the ground offensive. Batteries would move into position, fire a predetermined number of rounds at Iraqi targets, then move again before counter-fire could find them. And these weren't exactly small guns. Watching the crews load and fire these things, you can see just how physical artillery was back then. Everything had to be done by hand, quickly and under pressure. It's easy to forget just how much firepower the British Army was still built around in 1991.

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I still cannot believe the SAS ended the Iranian Embassy siege in 17 minutes. In 1980, after days of negotiation and the murder of a hostage, Operation Nimrod began. Teams abseiled from the roof, blasted through armoured windows and fought room by room. Nineteen hostages came out alive. I am in awe of that control under pressure. Britain saw what its quietest soldiers could do when innocent lives were running out, but another hostage died in the assault. I think every Briton should know why these pictures still matter. Do you remember watching it live?

I still cannot believe the SAS ended the Iranian Embassy siege in 17 minutes. In 1980, after days of negotiation and the murder of a hostage, Operation Nimrod began. Teams abseiled from the roof, blasted through armoured windows and fought room by room. Nineteen hostages came out alive. I am in awe of that control under pressure. Britain saw what its quietest soldiers could do when innocent lives were running out, but another hostage died in the assault. I think every Briton should know why these pictures still matter. Do you remember watching it live?

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THIS WAS THE BRITISH ARMY FIGHTING ITS WAY INTO BASRA IN 2003. During the invasion of Iraq, Britain's 7th Armoured Brigade pushed towards Basra with Challenger 2 tanks, Warriors and infantry from units including the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and Irish Guards. On 26 March, a large Iraqi tank force tried to attack the British positions. Challenger 2s of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards engaged them, with 15 Iraqi T-55s destroyed and no British tanks lost in the battle. A few days later, British forces were pushing into Basra itself. Watching this footage now, it's easy to forget just how much of the British Army was committed to this operation. These weren't training exercises. This was the REAL thing.

THIS WAS THE BRITISH ARMY FIGHTING ITS WAY INTO BASRA IN 2003. During the invasion of Iraq, Britain's 7th Armoured Brigade pushed towards Basra with Challenger 2 tanks, Warriors and infantry from units including the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and Irish Guards. On 26 March, a large Iraqi tank force tried to attack the British positions. Challenger 2s of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards engaged them, with 15 Iraqi T-55s destroyed and no British tanks lost in the battle. A few days later, British forces were pushing into Basra itself. Watching this footage now, it's easy to forget just how much of the British Army was committed to this operation. These weren't training exercises. This was the REAL thing.

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🚨 THIS WAS THE MOMENT BRITAIN WATCHED THE SAS GO TO WAR LIVE ON TV. In 1980, six gunmen stormed the Iranian Embassy in London and took 26 people hostage. After six days, one hostage was killed and the SAS was ordered in. Operation Nimrod was caught on camera, with the opening moments of the raid being broadcast live to millions of people watching at home. Just 17 minutes later, it was over. All but one of the remaining hostages had been rescued and five of the six gunmen were killed. The fact that this was happening in central London and being shown live on TV makes this footage even crazier. British military history has some absolutely incredible moments.

🚨 THIS WAS THE MOMENT BRITAIN WATCHED THE SAS GO TO WAR LIVE ON TV. In 1980, six gunmen stormed the Iranian Embassy in London and took 26 people hostage. After six days, one hostage was killed and the SAS was ordered in. Operation Nimrod was caught on camera, with the opening moments of the raid being broadcast live to millions of people watching at home. Just 17 minutes later, it was over. All but one of the remaining hostages had been rescued and five of the six gunmen were killed. The fact that this was happening in central London and being shown live on TV makes this footage even crazier. British military history has some absolutely incredible moments.

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I’m in awe that Captain Ian Gardiner could laugh after leading X-Ray Company, 45 Commando, through one of the Falklands War’s hardest nights. After helicopter lift was lost, his Marines yomped 56 miles across East Falkland. In June 1982 they attacked Two Sisters, where heavy machine-gun fire stopped the lead troop. They hit the positions with Milan missiles and mortars. The next troop pushed through the darkness, was forced back by shellfire, then advanced again. By dawn, 45 Commando held the mountain and Britain was closer to liberating the islands. Four British servicemen were killed. I feel fierce pride in their courage and heartbreak at the price. I’m amazed those men could still laugh under fire. Which Falklands veteran should every Briton know?

I’m in awe that Captain Ian Gardiner could laugh after leading X-Ray Company, 45 Commando, through one of the Falklands War’s hardest nights. After helicopter lift was lost, his Marines yomped 56 miles across East Falkland. In June 1982 they attacked Two Sisters, where heavy machine-gun fire stopped the lead troop. They hit the positions with Milan missiles and mortars. The next troop pushed through the darkness, was forced back by shellfire, then advanced again. By dawn, 45 Commando held the mountain and Britain was closer to liberating the islands. Four British servicemen were killed. I feel fierce pride in their courage and heartbreak at the price. I’m amazed those men could still laugh under fire. Which Falklands veteran should every Briton know?

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ASTONISHING: British troops crossed a swamp to free captured comrades In 2000, during Sierra Leone’s civil war in West Africa, five British soldiers and their Sierra Leonean liaison were still being held by an armed group after a routine Royal Irish Regiment patrol had been surrounded and captured. The prisoners were deep in the jungle at Gberi Bana, roughly 50 miles east of Freetown. Their captors, the West Side Boys, had beaten them, staged mock executions and made increasingly erratic demands. Negotiators secured the release of six other British soldiers. Then one of the remaining prisoners secretly passed out a rough plan of the camp. British reconnaissance teams slipped into the jungle by boat. For days they watched the two enemy bases, living silently among the insects and using sound detectors to build a picture of the danger. Time was running out. Commanders feared the remaining captives could be killed without warning. At dawn on 10 September, Operation Barras began. There was no quiet route into Gberi Bana. Special Forces had to arrive by helicopter, fast-rope into the heart of the camp and reach the prisoners before their captors could react. Chinooks, Lynx helicopters and two armed Mi-24 aircraft attacked heavy weapons and watched the banks of Rokel Creek. Hidden reconnaissance troops opened fire from the jungle as the rescue force raced through the village. Across the water, about 130 soldiers from 1st Battalion, The Parachute Regiment attacked the second base at Magbeni. Their job was vital: stop its fighters crossing the creek and overwhelming the rescue. The Paras jumped from their helicopters into waist-deep swamp. Almost immediately, a mortar round wounded their company commander and other key men. The assault did not stop. Leadership passed down, and the soldiers continued through the positions they had rehearsed on a replica of the village. They secured ammunition, destroyed heavy weapons and blocked any counter-attack. At Gberi Bana, every remaining military hostage was reached alive. British troops also freed around 20 Sierra Leonean civilians. The Paras recovered the patrol’s captured Land Rovers and released more prisoners at Magbeni. One British soldier was killed and 12 were wounded. The loss must sit beside the success. Yet the operation broke the West Side Boys as an organised force. Hundreds surrendered soon afterwards, while British troops remained to train Sierra Leone’s army and support the United Nations mission. Operation Barras had begun with a patrol trapped in the jungle. It ended with their comrades carrying them out—and with 1 PARA’s performance helping create Britain’s permanent Special Forces Support Group.

ASTONISHING: British troops crossed a swamp to free captured comrades In 2000, during Sierra Leone’s civil war in West Africa, five British soldiers and their Sierra Leonean liaison were still being held by an armed group after a routine Royal Irish Regiment patrol had been surrounded and captured. The prisoners were deep in the jungle at Gberi Bana, roughly 50 miles east of Freetown. Their captors, the West Side Boys, had beaten them, staged mock executions and made increasingly erratic demands. Negotiators secured the release of six other British soldiers. Then one of the remaining prisoners secretly passed out a rough plan of the camp. British reconnaissance teams slipped into the jungle by boat. For days they watched the two enemy bases, living silently among the insects and using sound detectors to build a picture of the danger. Time was running out. Commanders feared the remaining captives could be killed without warning. At dawn on 10 September, Operation Barras began. There was no quiet route into Gberi Bana. Special Forces had to arrive by helicopter, fast-rope into the heart of the camp and reach the prisoners before their captors could react. Chinooks, Lynx helicopters and two armed Mi-24 aircraft attacked heavy weapons and watched the banks of Rokel Creek. Hidden reconnaissance troops opened fire from the jungle as the rescue force raced through the village. Across the water, about 130 soldiers from 1st Battalion, The Parachute Regiment attacked the second base at Magbeni. Their job was vital: stop its fighters crossing the creek and overwhelming the rescue. The Paras jumped from their helicopters into waist-deep swamp. Almost immediately, a mortar round wounded their company commander and other key men. The assault did not stop. Leadership passed down, and the soldiers continued through the positions they had rehearsed on a replica of the village. They secured ammunition, destroyed heavy weapons and blocked any counter-attack. At Gberi Bana, every remaining military hostage was reached alive. British troops also freed around 20 Sierra Leonean civilians. The Paras recovered the patrol’s captured Land Rovers and released more prisoners at Magbeni. One British soldier was killed and 12 were wounded. The loss must sit beside the success. Yet the operation broke the West Side Boys as an organised force. Hundreds surrendered soon afterwards, while British troops remained to train Sierra Leone’s army and support the United Nations mission. Operation Barras had begun with a patrol trapped in the jungle. It ended with their comrades carrying them out—and with 1 PARA’s performance helping create Britain’s permanent Special Forces Support Group.

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