“What Manner Of Men Are These That Wear The Maroon Beret?
They are firstly all volunteers and are toughened by physical training. As a result they have infectious optimism and that offensive eagerness which comes from well-being. They have jumped from the air and by doing so have conquered fear.
Their duty lies in the van of the battle. They are proud of this honour. They have the highest standards in all things whether it be skill in battle or smartness in the execution of all peace time duties. They are in fact - men apart - every man an emperor.
Of all the factors, which make for success in battle, the spirit of the warrior is the most decisive. That spirit will be found in full measure in the men who wear the maroon beret.”
RIP, SSG Guarnere.
"All the way!"
Jeremy Clarkson did a few documentaries called 'War Stories' that are available on youtube. Very well done, one was about Maj. Robert Cain, VC and the South Staffords Reg at Arnhem. Simply astounding, and Clarkson has a comment at the end that is unforgettable.