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How America & Britain Train World’s Toughest Soldiers | The Meet

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In our new series, ex-SAS soldier Mark 'Billy' Billingham and former Delta Force Operator Chris VanSant meet to discuss life as elite special forces operators. As they walk through an abandoned military base, Billy and Chris reveal their near-death experiences in war zones, the extreme pressure of special forces selection and compare the US and UK military elite. Chris tells Billy about the Delta Force squad's capture of Saddam Hussein in the GWOT. As they reflect on life after the army, they share their darkest moments as veterans and remember their fallen friends.

00:00 - 00:37 - Intro
00:37 - 03:33 - Gangs & Stabbings
03:33 - 04:45 - Why I Joined the Rangers
04:45 - 07:12 - Overcoming Fear
07:12 - 10:50 - Real Warriors
10:50 - 16:27 - Special Forces Selection
16:27 - 21:12 - Mental Strength
21:12 - 25:50 - You Could Smell Death
25:50 - 30:54 - It's About To Go Down
30:54 - 36:50 - Capturing Saddam Hussein
36:50 - 41:11 - UK VS US Special Forces
41:11 - 51:07 - The Risk We Took

Watch Episode 2: SAS vs SBS: Inside The UK’s Elite Special Forces: SAS ...

Thank you to Billy Billingham & Chris Vansant for taking part in this episode.

To find out more about Billy's upcoming tour, please follow this link:
https://www.fane.co.uk/billy-billingham

Chris would like to direct veterans to two US-based charities:
https://frontlinehealingfoundation.org/
https://www.allsecurefoundation.org/

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20 Comments

@a_glorifiedbrick866 1 year ago

Props to the camera man for walking backwards for 50 minutes without tripping up

@Ian-p8j 1 year ago

Every time you hear british or American military talk about each other you just feel the respect they have for each other

@cwugrad396 1 year ago

As an American I have enormous respect for the SAS who were the blueprint for Delta. These two guys are amazing human beings.

@duncanmaccraith 1 year ago

as an american, i'm deeply grateful to have the SAS on our side. those dudes are hard as NAILS.

@markfullbrighton5070 1 year ago

Fantastic video. I am an American, and I love Seal Team 6 and Delta Force, but I have the upmost respect for British soldiers. Considering the British are far less in population compared to the Americans and yet they are able to produce world class soldiers from the parachute regiment, the Royal Marines, to the SAS/SBS, just goes to show how badass they truly are. Much respect to the UK from the USA.

@brianfreeman8290 1 year ago

I identified strongly with some of the closing remarks. As a very young Police Officer, I dealt with a road accident that was so horrific, and so sickening, that I couldn't even think about it without having to hold back tears. I didn't discuss it with anyone for forty years until a girlfriend sat me down in the garden, and pushed me to tell the whole story, in graphic detail. It was an excruciatingly difficult hour, and I was bawling all the way through. I still have a quiet cry sometimes. I am now, but most of the worst pain has gone. If you've had a trauma, TALK TO SOMEONE !!!!

@muchasgracias6976 1 year ago

51 minutes of utter perfection. No inflated egos on show, no we're better than you etc, just the utmost respect for each other's experiences. Fantastic!

@GarfFader 1 year ago

“Went back into the room, dealt with that” - is peak nonchalant Billy Billingham. Absolute legend.

@londonmadeeasy 1 year ago

I don’t like war and I don’t like geopolitical violence, but being a realist and a pragmatist, it’s clear that we need men like these two.

@MustBeNiceeee 1 year ago

This should be damned series. Walking thru the woods with military mates from across the pond

@carlmarch9591 1 year ago

Obviously proud billy is one of ours but what an absolute top bloke Chris is 🇬🇧🇺🇸

@Effysbars 1 year ago

I'm British and the friendly banter / competition between Americans and Brits will always be deeply ingrained in both our society. However, seeing how humble and down to earth Chris is really took me by surprise. Seems like such a fantastic person who's open and willing to share in others experiences. Both of these gentlemen showed huge respect for each other and not once did they attempt to outdo their counterpart. Well done.

@Melsharpe95 1 year ago

Every member of our SAS has said that it's a pleasure working with Delta Force. Absolute professionals.

@jimbochops 1 year ago

Chris Vansant is seriously one of the coolest special operations vets to open up about his experiences, he's very down to earth and talks a lot about his mistakes and owns them. Hes a legend.

@nickm2890 1 year ago

To my neighbors across the pond in the UK, I'd like to give you a massive handshake. SAS/SBS, the Royal Marines, all your special forces are tougher than steel. I'm proud to have you standing beside us. Cheers, folks.

@dehonore 1 year ago

I’m a U.S. Veteran Paratrooper. I lived in England for 4 years after I was long out. Played for a Rugby Club there with many British Veterans of combat. We never discussed who was better and that type of bullshit. Unbelievable mutual respect. However. Went to a pub with some British rugby club mates and one Aussie who never served. He got mouthy about how great the Aussie Forces were. Nothing was said. Except I looked at my British mates and they all had their eyes directed in other ways. Then I knew what great mates they were. 🇺🇸🇬🇧

@UltraMarinade 1 year ago

I didn't expect this conversation between two legends to be so organic and captivating. Walk n talk forest format is the best.

@Katerina-Haralampidou 2 months ago

This is the best "meet" you can ask for: Ex-Special Air Service Operator with ex-Delta Force Operator, both absolute professionals with many years of experience in special operations..
They can talk for days and I can watch and listen to them for days, really.

@Jugger_86 1 year ago

The most beautiful international relationship the world has ever seen.

🇬🇧❤🇺🇸

@stuart5165 1 year ago

The American chap, something you should know about me is I failed everything once….even more of an inspiration in that case. Very honest conversation between two impressive people. 🇬🇧 🇺🇸