They Laughed—Then He Killed Nazis With a Longbow: Mad Jack Churchill

They called him “Mad Jack” — and for good reason. Lieutenant Colonel John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming Churchill was no ordinary soldier. Charging into battle with a longbow, a Scottish broadsword, and a bagpipe, Mad Jack Churchill defied modern warfare with medieval flair. From leading daring raids with only a sword in hand to surviving capture and escaping a Nazi camp, his exploits sound more like legend than reality. This video tells the unbelievable true story of WWII’s most eccentric warrior.Step into the wild life of the man who believed, “Any officer who goes into action without his sword is improperly dressed.” Learn how Mad Jack Churchill stormed the beaches of Normandy, took dozens of prisoners armed only with a sword, and played bagpipes under enemy fire. We’ll explore his early years, battlefield heroics, and postwar adventures — including his stint as a surfer and train commuter with a twist. This is Forgotten History at its most unforgettable.Whether you’re a military history buff, a fan of unsung heroes, or just love a story that feels too outrageous to be true, this is a tale you won’t want to miss. This episode dives deep into one of WWII’s strangest legends — and asks: was Mad Jack Churchill the last true warrior of an ancient age?Written and hosted by Colin D. Heaton. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production.====================================================================Help support the channel:Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/ForgottenHistoryChannelJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5kKhnQUbZmABUeJJvj9aw/joinMerch: Forgotten History Merchandise: https://fh-shop.fourthwall.com/Now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OFlwcPz715LyztzXD1Zky=================================================================================Thanks for watching. Please subscribe using the link below so we can continue making new content. Your subscription to the channel means a lot to us! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5kKhnQUbZmABUeJJvj9aw?sub_confirmation=1====================================================================About us: Host/Military Historian/Film Consultant/US Army and USMC Veteran - Colin Heatonhttps://www.heatonlewisbooks.comScreenwriter/Director/Producer/US Marine Corps Veteran - Michael Droberghttps://imdb.me/michaeldroberghttps://www.10thlegionpictures.comEmail The Forgotten History Team: droknows@hotmail.comBrand Deal Inquiries: john@smallscreenmarketing.comEditor - Alexander Keanemckeane.sasha@gmail.com====================================================================Associated channel for sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, and film related topics:https://www.youtube.com/c/10thLegionPictures====================================================================-COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER UNDER SECTION 107 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1976- Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #forgottenhistorychannel Sources:The Vintage NewsInterview with Karl WolffWarfare History NetworkSpecial Operations Executive files, Public Record Office, LondonThefamouspeople.com