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British SAS (World War II)
The Special Air Service was formed by David Stirling in 1941. Its purpose was to act as a desert raiding airborne force unit ...
Give my great uncle Paddy Mayne the VC – it’s not just for his jaw-dropping bravery but ALL SAS heroes
ON the BBC’s brilliant World War Two TV blockbuster SAS Rogue Heroes, Lt Col Paddy Mayne is ­portrayed as a foul-mouthed, ...
The Surprising True Story Behind ‘Rogue Heroes’
As for any war story, Rogue Heroes is deeply rooted in the historical events it presents, but it does not imply that it is ...
The first season of ‘Rogue Heroes’ was a wild thrill-ride – and you ain’t seen nothing yet
The action-packed World War II drama is back to break more rules! Here's a recap to get you up to speed – and a look at what ...
Top 9 World War 2 documentaries ranked – and number 1 is a forgotten gem
World War Two has birthed some incredible documentary films, TV series and podcasts, but the top spot goes to a forgotten gem ...
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Closure of SAS investigation was premature, inquiry told
Regular British troops were supported by special forces in the province during the conflict. The closure of a military police investigation into suspected war crimes by the SAS was "inappropriate ...
What happened to Paddy Mayne? SAS Rogue Heroes series 2 explained
Jack O'Connell portrays one of the SAS's most important, and controversial, figures Paddy Mayne in the BBC historical drama.
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"All Fighting-Age Males Killed": UK Special Forces Probed For War Crimes
British military police previously conducted investigations into allegations of war crimes by the SAS but concluded that there was insufficient evidence for prosecutions. The MoD has refrained ...
What happened to David Stirling? SAS Rogue Heroes series 2 explained
The BBC drama follows the exploits of the Special Air Service during World War Two, and the men of the unit who stood out including its founder David Stirling.