[N8 v2.0]

Bayonet Brits kill 35 rebels
The Sun | 5-16-04

OUTNUMBERED British soldiers killed 35 Iraqi attackers in the Army’s first bayonet charge since the Falklands War 22 years ago. The fearless Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders stormed rebel positions after being ambushed and pinned down.

Despite being outnumbered five to one, they suffered only three minor wounds in the hand-to-hand fighting near the city of Amara.

The battle erupted after Land Rovers carrying 20 Argylls came under attack on a highway.

After radioing for back-up, they fixed bayonets and charged at 100 rebels using tactics learned in drills.

When the fighting ended bodies lay all over the highway — and more were floating in a nearby river. Nine rebels were captured.

An Army spokesman said: “This was an intense engagement.”

The last bayonet charge was by the Scots Guards and the Paras against Argentinian positions.


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More on the The Royal Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regiment:
http://www.army.mod.uk/Argyll_Sutherland_Highlanders/

 

[llkoolkeg]

This just goes to show you that it takes more than an idiot with a gun to make a soldier. Irregular troops and terrorists do not stand a chance against professional infantrymen...that's why they resort to killing women, children and unarmed utilities contractors. A bayonet charge...way to swing those Union Sacs, Limeys!

 

[N8 v2.0]

The cry of the bayonet fighter: "MORE AMMO!!!

 

[llkoolkeg]

Originally posted by N8
The cry of the bayonet fighter: "MORE AMMO!!!

I thought the only options were a rebel yell or "Charge!"

 

[drtbikrr]

Thats sick, did I read something about Scots? straight representin right there. No matter what anyone says, those men (and women) are brave.

 

[Westy]

Would have been even cooler if they had a few bagpipes screaming away.

 

[N8 v2.0]

Originally posted by drtbikrr
Thats sick, did I read something about Scots? straight representin right there. No matter what anyone says, those men (and women) are brave.

Yepper.... Scots... Men in Skirts kicking ass...

 

[golgiaparatus]

5:1? Damn... Like someone said above. These Iraqis are dealing with professional soldiers. After a while maybe they will start to learn: Ok we'd better not fuhk with them they WILL tear us a new one.

 

[drtbikrr]

Originally posted by N8
Yepper.... Scots... Men in Skirts kicking ass...

It's a kilt thank you very much! and its not plaid, its tartan (I was brutally informed about this by some hard core scottish chick, I couldn't stop laughing). I need to learn how to play the bagpipes, they're sooo cool!:love: "there can only be one highlander!"

 

[BurlyShirley]

That is awesome!

 

[zod]

Originally posted by BurlySurly
That is awesome!

indeed!

 

[N8 v2.0]

I watched "Zulu" on cable last night where Michael Cain leads a small group (100 or so) of British soldiers who are surrounded at Rorke's Drift by 4,000 Zulu warriors.

It's based on a true story that took place in S. Africa in Jan of 1879: http://www.rorkesdriftvc.com/battle/full_defence_account.htm



Another great flick about this subject is "Zulu Dawn."

 

[Tenchiro]

Yay for war and killing!

 

[Damn True]

5:1 hand to hand combat?
Daaayyyuuummmm. I'll drink to the Scots tonight!

Never f##c with a guy so secure in his manhood that he will wear a skirt.

 

[llkoolkeg]

Originally posted by Damn True
Never f##c with a guy so secure in his manhood that he will wear a skirt.

Does your rule apply to leather garters and bustiers or just skirts?

 

[Damn True]

Originally posted by llkoolkeg
Does your rule apply to leather garters and bustiers or just skirts?

Well having once been an active participant in the Berkeley, CA showings of the the Rocky Horror Picture show and on more than one occasion played the part of Dr. Frank N. Furter I can say the following. When wearing stockings, garters, and a bustier I am not a man to be trifled with.

Besides, imagine the shame of explaining to your friends how you got your azz soundly kicked by a man in wearing lingere.

 

[N8 v2.0]

Originally posted by Damn True
Well having once been an active participant in the Berkeley, CA showings of the the Rocky Horror Picture show and on more than one occasion played the part of Dr. Frank N. Furter I can say the following. When wearing stockings, garters, and a bustier I am not a man to be trifled with.

Besides, imagine the shame of explaining to your friends how you got your azz soundly kicked by a man in wearing lingere.

BWAAHAHAHA!

..and Rocky Horror is a classic!

 

[MMike]

Why doesn't the military draft Jackie Chan?

 

[TickTock]

5:1 using bayonets? Do these iraqi's even HAVE guns?

 

[drtbikrr]

Originally posted by MMike
Why doesn't the military draft Jackie Chan?

Cuz Jackie Chan sucks, they should draft Jet Li, now that guy kicks ass.

 

[Skookum]

UHM GUNNA PUMMEL YE WEETH MAH HUGE TITTAYS YE IRAQI BASTARDS!!!!!

 

[valve bouncer]

Originally posted by Skookum
UHM GUNNA PUMMEL YE WEETH MAH HUGE TITTAYS YE IRAQI BASTARDS!!!!!

Lord Opie's Scottish? Who knew??

 

[llkoolkeg]

Originally posted by drtbikrr
It's a kilt thank you very much! and its not plaid, its tartan (I was brutally informed about this by some hard core scottish chick, I couldn't stop laughing). I need to learn how to play the bagpipes, they're sooo cool!:love: "there can only be one highlander!"