The real Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare agents were hated – but they didn't care
Despite their heroism being celebrated in Guy Ritchie's latest film, SOE agents were looked down upon by those in power during WW2.
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Army New head of British Army expresses full support for Special Forces Afghanistan inquiry
The inquiry will examine whether a special forces unit had a policy of executing males of fighting age who posed no threat in Afghanistan.
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Fun Three elite veterans take on 100 civilians in paintball challenge – but who emerged the victor?
The civilians were pitted against former Special Forces soldier Mark 'Billy' Billingham of Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins.
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Feature Michael 'Bronco' Lane: The SAS veteran who cheated death and lost 15 digits on Everest
The late SAS soldier's frostbitten toes and five fingertips were amputated following a near-death experience on Mount Everest in 1976.
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Prince William Prince William attends memorial service for Major Mike Sadler, last of the SAS Originals
The Prince of Wales was at Hereford Cathedral for a private memorial service for the decorated and highly respected Special Air Service man.
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Feature The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: Veteran brings James Bond move alive in new film
Parachute Regiment veteran turned military adviser Paul Biddiss reveals how he tried to ensure accuracy while filming
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Special forces SAS Original Mike Sadler a true legend, says Special Forces veteran in tribute
A Special Forces veteran who knew SAS Original Mike Sadler says his pioneering work helped define what the Special Air Service is today.
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Special forces The late, great Mike Sadler: Damien Lewis' tribute to a founding member of the SAS
Author and former war and conflict reporter Damien Lewis pens a tribute to the last original member of the SAS.
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Special forces Spending watchdog: Special forces and nuclear spending should be examined by MPs
The Public Accounts Committee said a new panel should scrutinise spending in sensitive areas.
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Special forces Trojan Footprint: The premier special forces exercise in six locations across Europe
The biannual two-week-long exercise is the largest special operations forces exercise in Europe.
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Special forces Ship killers: Ukraine's mysterious Group 13 special forces unit terrorising Russian warships
The special forces unit known only as Group 13 has claimed responsibility for attacking Moscow's most modern warships.
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Special forces Top military chief says UK Special Forces are vanguard for wider defence
General Sir Jim Hockenhull spoke to Forces News, giving an exceptionally rare insight into this incredibly secretive organisation.
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Afghanistan Army chief encourages troops to contact inquiry into alleged unlawful Special Forces killings
General Sir Patrick Sanders says it is important that allegations of unlawful activity should be looked into thoroughly and independently.
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TV Milling: What is the brutal military test seen in SAS: Who Dares Wins?
Former health secretary Matt Hancock and ex-footballer Jermaine Pennant were tasked to fight each other during the challenge.
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TV Veteran takes on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins to prove RAF aren't just 'civilians in a blue suit'
SAC (Retd) Jon-Allan Butterworth wanted to show the Directing Staff that someone from the Royal Air Force can "cut it out there" in the ...
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TV Welcome to the jungle: Matt Hancock joins Iraq veteran in new series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins
The former health secretary will join Paralympic gold medallist Jon-Allan Butterworth to take on Billy Billingham's jungle warfare-themed ...