The Soldier Who Went To Battle With Backpipes

Why Did This World War II Soldier Go to Battle with Bagpipes?

The Unconventional Soldier

• In 1940, a British officer entered battle equipped with a bow, sword, and bagpipes, showcasing an unusual approach to warfare.

• During an encounter in France, instead of using gunfire, he silently shot an arrow that struck a German sergeant's chest—marking the first confirmed bow kill of World War II.

Commandos and Bagpipe Warfare

• Three months later, he joined the commandos and fought in Norway; his initial tactic involved playing bagpipes rather than firing weapons.

• His calm performance on the bagpipes was abruptly followed by throwing a grenade and charging at German soldiers while screaming, leading to their immediate surrender.

A Lone Survivor's Resolve

• In Yugoslavia, after his entire assault group was decimated by mortars, he found himself alone on a hill but chose not to surrender.