24 March 2003

Tim Collins tells UK troops: Be just and strong Lieut-Col Tim Collins, 1st Battalion of the Royal Irish, gives his men an inspiring pep-talk before the action started. Probably the first great military speech of GW2, and a contrast to the double-talk of the politicians. "Iraq is steeped in history. It is the site of the Garden of Eden, of the Great Flood and the birthplace of Abraham. Tread lightly there. You will see things that no man could pay to see and you will have to go a long way to find a more decent, generous and upright people than the Iraqis. You will be embarrassed by their hospitality even though they have nothing." Related: BBC: The secret of good fighting talk UPI: Irish commander is new UK hero (includes interesting comments on how the British army manages to punch above its weight Google News: search for Tim Collins 11:05:31 AM     comments