TIL that the British SAS was originally a fake regiment used to deceive Axis intelligence and was made real in 1941 by David Stirling who wanted a rogue regiment. Their first successful mission was stealing euipment (including a piano) from a New Zealand base
en.wikipedia.orgSubmitted by Never-asked-for-this t3_z5ikzh in todayilearned
FatLegTed t1_ixwdd3s wrote
Been watching SAS: Rogue Heroes on BBC?
Excellent isn't it?
I used to think Alfie Allen was a tool, but he's playing a blinder in this.