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David Stirling: SAS hero or fraud?

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How Did Sterling Come to Be Involved in the Desert War?

Paddy mane opened fire on German air crew in north africa. Paddy was the oldest of a family and inherited his father's estate. He joined s o e or m i r military intelligence research for forerunner of special operations executive. In beginning of 19 forty he took idea to open gorilla warfare school, which coincided with winston churchill replacing chamberlain.

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