He was the last person to make a recorded kill in war with a bow and arrow, captured 50 Nazis wielding only a sword, but probably killed more of his own troops due to playing the bagpipes for them before going into combat
A World War II soldier who captured 42 German troops armed only with a Scottish sword has been ranked as one of the world’s greatest adventurers.
Lt Colonel John Malcolm ‘Mad Jack’ Churchill is featured in a new book compiled by the Norwegian Royal Explorers Club which honours the finest explorers and adventurers of all time.
Churchill is known for his daring exploits, including making the last recorded bow and arrow kill in wartime, saving 500 people in Jerusalem from certain death and capturing German soldiers with the use of his Claybeg sword.
When once asked about the basket-hilted blade, Churchill - who prepared his men for battle by playing bagpipes - said: “In my opinion, any officer who goes into action without his sword is improperly dressed.”
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Scots sword-wielding WWII hero honoured by book - The Scotsman
A World War II soldier who captured 42 German troops armed only with a Scottish sword has been ranked as one of the world’s greatest adventurers.
Lt Colonel John Malcolm ‘Mad Jack’ Churchill is featured in a new book compiled by the Norwegian Royal Explorers Club which honours the finest explorers and adventurers of all time.
Churchill is known for his daring exploits, including making the last recorded bow and arrow kill in wartime, saving 500 people in Jerusalem from certain death and capturing German soldiers with the use of his Claybeg sword.
When once asked about the basket-hilted blade, Churchill - who prepared his men for battle by playing bagpipes - said: “In my opinion, any officer who goes into action without his sword is improperly dressed.”
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Scots sword-wielding WWII hero honoured by book - The Scotsman
