Iraq war analysis: Interview with former lieutenant-colonel Tim Collins
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Iraq war analysis: Interview with former lieutenant-colonel Tim Collins
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Iraq war: 10 years on
The former lieutenant-colonel - famous for his passionate speech to troops before the invasion - looks back on Britain's involvement in the Iraq war
I am a former United States Marine, 12yrs....Served beside the British Army, Irishmen, Scott's Welshmen, etc etc...I was honored to have served beside my brothers, very professional soldiers & warriors....
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Truly an honest assessment. He directly criticizes the shortcomings of his own nation. That takes integrity and is something badly needed amongst the political "Leaders."
Spectacular. Thank you very much for making this available to us all people of the guardian.
I've had the privilege to serve with this man. A man of integrity. Tis a pity that the former PM that sent him and his boys into Iraq, lacks the same. FAB
true dat
Surely, you can't be referring to the 'War Criminal' Blair? :-)
I have the greatest respect for this man as a commander so please dont generalize americans...A good leader stands upon his own laurels.
I met him twice and on both occasions in a very sombre mood. As an ex-soldier, I could tell that inside he was seething. That was prior to his retirement, and immediately after. Had I been one of his boys, I would tread very lightly.
FAB brother.
he's truly inspirational
Lt.Col. Collins was a terrific leader. Well thought out and honest replies to his interviewer.
It is so desperately refreshing to hear the simple truth spoken aloud. Quite distressing it is so infrequent a thing.
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tim collion has wriiten a nice book name behind the lost symbols it really nice book
my school mates father I met him a few times
Boy, is he pissed.
Tim Collins, one of the best generals we never had. But it goes to show that nothing has changed in the British Army, Public School twats failing to lead men. The Lion's led by Donkeys syndrome goes on, it always takes war and needless casualties to reveal this to our powers that be. Having fought for my country I feel qualified to say this. As Aryeh Nusbacher said 'Military Competence and Tactical Efficiency were never criteria for advancement in the British Command structure'.
Ha ha the most traitor and coward!!!!
+sledge1960 I have worked with some poor excuses of Rupert. ( many guards officers ...not piss wize) Tim Collins one of the better ones .( For a Rupert)
+Belfastchild Every war we've been involved in we've had to suffer withering casualties before the donkeys got the heave-ho.
I refer you to my prior post .Col: Tim Collins was a natural leader. One could even be mistaken in thinking he had come from the ranks ( as a L.E.O.)
Quoting someone who doesn't even know if he/she's a man or woman
This comment is not in keeping with your other sensible ones. I wish I had the business acumen of most Irishmen I have met, and the British army could have done with a few hundred more Ulstermen Like Col.Tim Collins
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@Garciamrcool its called the Grauniad for a reason :)
How can a serious news organisation like the Guardian get his rank wrong? Astonishing.
'Serious news' ?.....right
Oi Tim Collins, você é uma pessoa muito lindo, e especial para mim, te conhecir pelas redes social, uma pessoa, usando suas fotos para tira proveito, mais logo percebir, que não era você, confesso que mim a paixonei por você, gostaria de te conhecer, pessoalmente, se não te causar problemas, meu nome é Josefa, moro no Brasil. Grande beijo para você, amigo.
@Kampfer1445 define serious. Seriously corrupt?
A very great man
IMO three great military speeches. Third one not really one, cause Shakespeare - ST Crispians Day. Second, Darkest Hour - Churchill. First LTCOL Tim Collins
AHHO
how many times did he say "emmm" in this interview? i heard it three or four times and then i was distracted throughout lol
Its ok..go back to sleep.
Learn to focus on that’s being said.
He is a Soldier, not a politician ,who are trained to speak and say nothing !!
I reckon he needed the 'erms' to give him a chance to frame his answers so as not to cause offence to the politicos...
I think this iraq war was a vietnam war.
Ce mai faci,******.
I don't agree at all.
@ikilledshergar grow up
He can talk all he wants about restoring the armys reputation, but he'll never restore his own.
Says you
Sorry Tim but after reading your excellent book, you now disappoint me by trying to justify this illegal invasion. If the regime needed to be changed, why did it take 30 years of Western support while he was murdering and torturing his people to depose him? Why didn't we invade Zimbabwe where British descendants were being murdered by a more ruthless dictator? Why do we keep following the jew S.A, into war when we havent got the resources to fight them?
Truth is? MONEY Money IS power and they who control the world's money, control the world! Lt. Colonel Collins was, in my opinion, a great soldier. A great soldier who was, as so many before him were, stabbed in the back by the mealy-mouthed, spineless, self-serving Politicians.......