Greatest military units of all time - Page 2




 
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July 2nd, 2006  
CanadianCombat
 
 
what about the Canadians
July 3rd, 2006  
tomtom22
 
 

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Originally Posted by CanadianCombat
what about the Canadians
You're Canadian, so how about naming some units?
Contribute your two cents worth on behalf of Canada.
July 9th, 2006  
Ollie Garchy
 
 
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Originally Posted by CanadianCombat
what about the Canadians
How about 3rd Cdn Inf. Div.? They held back and survived the 12th SS probing operations on D-Day and afterwards.
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July 9th, 2006  
The Cooler King
 
How 'bout the famed "Tunnel Rats" in Vietnam?
July 10th, 2006  
AussieNick
 
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Aussie/NZ SASR during the Vietnam War
Well nice to see at least 1 Aussie mention, but I'd correct one thing. The only Kiwi's there were part of 2/4th Battalion RAR.... not the SAS.

I'd add:
The Light Horse at Bersheeba
The Light Horse at Galipolli
The 10th/27th Infantry Battalion (Highest decorated Australian Unit, 48 battle honours in 2 wars, and 11 Victoria Crosses)
3RAR at Kapyong
6RAR at Long Tan
Z Troop commandos in Timor against the Japanese
39th Battalion at Isurava
The "Rats of Tobruk"

It seems to me that the Australians are the forgotten army by the rest of the world when it comes to recognising brave actions.

Just to add another, just to prove I'm not totally biased.
How about the SOG in Vietnam. Awesome soldiers, for Americans
July 15th, 2006  
Reiben
 
 
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Originally Posted by Easy-8
- Scotish in early part of the war to free Scotland from the English
There is a history of English/Scottish border conflict which doesnt relate to the war for indpendence. Ironically the Union between both countries was as a result of a Scottish financial disaster.

The SAS the best current military unit in the world!
July 15th, 2006  
Doppleganger
 
 
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Originally Posted by Reiben
There is a history of English/Scottish border conflict which doesnt relate to the war for indpendence. Ironically the Union between both countries was as a result of a Scottish financial disaster.
Plus the Kingdoms of England & Scotland had already been united for a century so any full union was only a matter of time.
July 16th, 2006  
phoenix80
 
 

Topic: Greatest military units of all time


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Originally Posted by roverin
AND THE INDIAN ARMY? IT FOUGHT IN BOTH WWs AND HAVE A LOT OF VICTORIA CROSS RECIPIENTS.DID U KNOW THAT INDIAN ARMY UNITS WERE DEPLOYED AS PART OF THE INTERNATOINAL SETTLEMENT IN SHANGHAI AND WERE ALSO USED TO PUT DOWN THE BOXER REBELLION ?
Under British empire and part of the british empire so I think British take the credit for it. LoL

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Originally Posted by CanadianCombat
what about the Canadians
PPLIR = Princess Patricia's Light Infantry Regiment?
July 18th, 2006  
AussieNick
 
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Under British empire and part of the british empire so I think British take the credit for it. LoL
So should the British take credit for the actions of the Canadians, The Australians, New Zealanders and the South Africans?
July 21st, 2006  
therise21
 
what about the US Marine scout snipers in Vietnam? not only were they snipers, but they were trained in artillery and airstrike operations as well.
 


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