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In this episode of History Squirt, we explore Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart — the British officer who lost an eye, a hand, survived multiple plane crashes, escaped a POW camp, and described war as “fun.” He was injured so often it became a personality trait. Let’s squirt!
Topics: Adrian Carton de Wiart, World War I hero, World War II history, British military legends, war survival stories, decorated officers history, 20th century warfare, History Squirt
By Ron ThompsonIn this episode of History Squirt, we explore Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart — the British officer who lost an eye, a hand, survived multiple plane crashes, escaped a POW camp, and described war as “fun.” He was injured so often it became a personality trait. Let’s squirt!
Topics: Adrian Carton de Wiart, World War I hero, World War II history, British military legends, war survival stories, decorated officers history, 20th century warfare, History Squirt