Author Topic: Best trained soldiers? (Read 2290 times)

Kevin14 · « **on:** August 10, 2003, 10:30:16 AM »

Which unit (American GI's in WWII, current British forces, etc.) do you think had/has the best trained soldiers? Or, who do you think would win in a squad-sized battle with all the same weapons and tactics, where only the training of the soldiers makes a difference? I'm not sure so I'll leave it up to you guys.

Oh, and we're talking about Army units, so no SEALs or anything.

rpm · « **Reply #1 on:** August 10, 2003, 10:37:01 AM »

The 101st Airborne

_Schadenfreude_ · « **Reply #2 on:** August 10, 2003, 10:45:09 AM »

Take a look at the porcelain soldiers......

http://www.hackworth.com/article04032002c.html

Nash · « **Reply #3 on:** August 10, 2003, 10:52:33 AM »

Gonna go with what my grandpa was in: First Special Service Force - "Devil's Brigade". Was a joint Canadian-United States formation for special operations in Europe.

-Concho- · « **Reply #4 on:** August 10, 2003, 11:05:23 AM »

Marine Corps Raiders

pugg666 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 10, 2003, 11:06:11 AM »

Was a good movie as well Nash. Gramps wouldn't happaned to have been Sgt. Peacock would he

Back on subject.

I'd have to say rangers.

Kevin14 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 10, 2003, 11:41:37 AM »

Maybe Caesar's Roman soldiers?

Animal · « **Reply #7 on:** August 10, 2003, 12:04:36 PM »

Not American, but I'll mention the British SAS

qts · « **Reply #8 on:** August 10, 2003, 12:42:39 PM »

If we're going on proven ability then it's got to be the British SAS, simply because they have more experience. That said, I wouldn't like to bet on the result of a firefight between the SAS and America's Delta Force or the Israeli Sayeret Makal (sp?).

qts · « **Reply #9 on:** August 10, 2003, 12:48:57 PM »

If we're allowed to go back in time, I'll cite the Roman Legions as being real hard b*st*rds.

john9001 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 10, 2003, 01:01:17 PM »

the question was "best trained US soldiers in WW2", so there are no delta force or seals (navy had UDT) . i say it's a toss up between army rangers, airborn, and marines.

Kevin14 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 10, 2003, 01:12:16 PM »

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Originally posted by john9001
the question was "best trained US soldiers in WW2", so there are no delta force or seals (navy had UDT) . i say it's a toss up between army rangers, airborn, and marines.

No, any unit in the Army branch of a country's military you think is the best. American GI's in WWII was just an example. And yes you can go back in time. Sorry for the mistake

john9001 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 10, 2003, 01:32:04 PM »

oh sure ...go ahead and change the rules....lol

Furball · « **Reply #13 on:** August 10, 2003, 01:42:59 PM »

my opinion (not that its worth much) -

Ancient: Roman Legionairre's
WW2 : Waffen SS
Modern : SAS or SBS

Steve · « **Reply #14 on:** August 10, 2003, 01:53:04 PM »

Animal: "Not american.....

Lol, you're like a broken record. Can't wait to get a dig in against the U.S.