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   John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming Churchill, DSO & Bar, MC & Bar (16 September 1906 – 8 March 1996) was a British Army officer. Nicknamed "Fighting Jack Churchill" and "Mad Jack", he fought in the Second World War with a longbow, a basket-hilted Scottish broadsword, and a set of bagpipes.

   • Years of service: 1926–1936, 1939–1959
   • Service/branch: British Army

   • Rank: Lieutenant Colonel

2. warfarehistorynetwork.com › article › mad-jackThe Real Story of "Mad Jack" Churchill—a Rare Breed of Warrior

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   A biography of John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming Churchill, known as "Mad Jack" or "Fighting Jack", a professional soldier and bowman who led the Manchesters in World War II. Learn about his unusual skills, his adventures, his challenges, and his legacy as a leader of men.

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   Who was Mad Jack Churchill?

   • His daring exploits during World War II, from capturing enemy soldiers with his sword to leading his men into battle with bagpipes blaring, demonstrated his spirit and unwavering resolve. Today, Mad Jack Churchill remains celebrated as a fearless and unconventional hero. Hay, Mark. “The British Soldier Who Killed Nazis With a Sword and a Longbow.”

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   Did 'Mad' Jack Churchill hate war?

   • “Mad” Jack Churchill was one of that rare and happy breed for whom war is their element. That does not mean that he did not hate the suffering that war caused; it was simply that he thrived on the excitement and relished the chance to achieve and excel.

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   Was Mad Jack Churchill a Viking warrior?

   • Lieutenant Colonel John “Mad Jack” Churchill had a motto: “Any officer who goes into action without his sword is improperly dressed.” He was referring, of course, to the basket-hilted Scottish broadsword he armed himself with during battle — and no, Mad Jack Churchill was not a Viking warrior or a medieval knight.

   'Mad Jack' Churchill, The Sword-Wielding Soldier Of World War 2

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   What did John “Mad Jack” Churchill do after Dunkirk?

   • John “Mad Jack” Churchill stares down the barrel of a captured Belgian 75 mm field gun. (Photo Credit: Imperial War Museum / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain) Following Dunkirk, Churchill volunteered for the Commandos and was sent to Vågsøy, Norway. The operation, a raid on a German Garrison, was named after his exploits.

   John "Mad Jack" Churchill Was the Most Interesting Participant of WWII

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4. www.historic-uk.com › Fighting-Jack_ChurchillFighting Jack Churchill - Historic UK

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   John Churchill, also known as “Mad Jack” or “Fighting Jack” Churchill, fought heroically during World War Two, armed with a longbow, arrows, and a Scottish broadsword…. In wartime, the line between outstanding bravery and outright folly is finely drawn.

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   Jan 3, 2023 · AllThatsInteresting.com, January 3, 2023, https://allthatsinteresting.com/mad-jack-churchill. Accessed April 30, 2024. Also known as "Fighting Jack," British Army officer John "Mad Jack" Churchill became a legend for carrying his broadsword, longbow, and bagpipes into battle.

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7. www.historydefined.net › mad-jack-churchillThe Iconic Mad Jack Churchill: World War II Commando

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   Learn about the life and exploits of Mad Jack Churchill, a British Commando of World War II who charged into battle with a longbow, bagpipes, and a broadsword. Discover how he became a legend for his bravery, resolve, and eccentricity in the war against Nazi Germany.

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   Learn about the extraordinary exploits of John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming Churchill, a.k.a. "Mad Jack," who fought Nazis with a sword and a longbow in World War II. He survived explosions, escapes, and captured 42 Germans at sword point, among other feats.

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   Mar 24, 2022 · John "Mad Jack" Churchill was a British Army commander who fought in World War II with a longbow, a bagpipe and a sword. He participated in the Dunkirk evacuation, the Sicily invasion, the Yugoslavia raid and the Palestine operation. He also played the bagpipes, sang songs and surfed after the war.

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