the Western Desert Campaign. They were responsible for conducting raids behind enemy lines. The unit was founded in 1941 in North America by David Stirling, best known for his innovative approach ...
In 1941, during the Western Desert Campaign of World War II, a young infantryman of the Eighth Army was deployed to Burma. During his platoon’s down time, the soldier noticed his fellow officers were ...
Western Desert, North Africa. 15 December 1941. A German Swastika flag in the hands of some Australians. Left to right: Sergeant R. K. Wilson DFM; Flying Officer P. Primrose; Sergeant M. Bailey; ...