World's best soldiers ???

Allan · February 14th, 2004

hey guys - who do you think are the best soldiers in the world ?

By this I don't mean who is the best Army, because some have better equipment than others, but who is the best on an individual level ?

My vote goes to the Gurkha's - the men from Nepal, absolutely fearless fighters - their bravery could never be equalled.

fire away

diplomatic_means · February 14th, 2004

Is the question who's avergae soldier is the best or who's most elite soldier is the best?

SHERMAN · February 14th, 2004

Id say there is a bunch of nations...
Germans make good soldiers.
Siks from India.
Israelis(obvcours).
Brits.
some others...

No MERCY · February 15th, 2004

Spentnaz are really good. They look at death as another birthday gift. The fighting technique is remarkable. They are so fast and strong. THe kick butt when they have to.

Pogue · February 15th, 2004

Delta.

Allan · February 15th, 2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by diplomatic_means

Is the question who's avergae soldier is the best or who's most elite soldier is the best?

ok then

average soldier - Gurkha
elite soldier - British SAS.

SHERMAN · February 15th, 2004

If were talking about SOF, then, there are a couple.
Delta Force-USA
SAS-UK
Spetznaz-Russia
Sayeret Matkal-Israel

No MERCY · February 15th, 2004

All militaries of different countries have things that there good at. The british are pretty good when it comes to intel. The Spetznaz are good in unarmed combat. The ones who I admired areno longer around. They were known as THE FRENCH FOREIFN LEGIONIERS. They fought rough and hard for less than $5 a month.

SHERMAN · February 15th, 2004

Acctually, I think the Legioneers still serve.

Redleg · February 15th, 2004

The Foreign Legion is still alive and kickin...

I think that the unit you are talking about No MERCY is the 2nd REP (2ème Régiment étranger de parachutistes), and they too are still around..
These are the airborne forces of the legion, their "Special Forces".
They do also have normal infantry, cavalry and other regular army units.
Find more info about the legion here:
http://www.br-legion.com/ang/default.htm
http://www.frenchforeignlegion.org/d.../contents.html

World's best soldiers ???

Topic: World's best soldiers ???

Topic: Well

Topic: Russia

Topic: As to Special Forces

Topic: I agree

Topic: Acctually

February 14th, 2004
Allan	Topic: World's best soldiers ??? hey guys - who do you think are the best soldiers in the world ? By this I don't mean who is the best Army, because some have better equipment than others, but who is the best on an individual level ? My vote goes to the Gurkha's - the men from Nepal, absolutely fearless fighters - their bravery could never be equalled. fire away

February 14th, 2004
diplomatic_means	Is the question who's avergae soldier is the best or who's most elite soldier is the best?

February 14th, 2004
SHERMAN	Topic: Well Id say there is a bunch of nations... Germans make good soldiers. Siks from India. Israelis(obvcours). Brits. some others...

February 15th, 2004
No MERCY	Topic: Russia Spentnaz are really good. They look at death as another birthday gift. The fighting technique is remarkable. They are so fast and strong. THe kick butt when they have to.

February 15th, 2004
SHERMAN	Topic: As to Special Forces If were talking about SOF, then, there are a couple. Delta Force-USA SAS-UK Spetznaz-Russia Sayeret Matkal-Israel

February 15th, 2004
No MERCY	Topic: I agree All militaries of different countries have things that there good at. The british are pretty good when it comes to intel. The Spetznaz are good in unarmed combat. The ones who I admired areno longer around. They were known as THE FRENCH FOREIFN LEGIONIERS. They fought rough and hard for less than $5 a month.

February 15th, 2004
SHERMAN	Topic: Acctually Acctually, I think the Legioneers still serve.