Vladimir Peniakoff
Vladimir Peniakoff served with the Long Range Desert Group from 1940-42, before forming his own force. Rising to lieutenant-colonel in rank, and was decorated for bravery by Britain, France, and Belgium. He died in 1951.
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Popski's Private Army
In October 1942, with the sanction of the army, Vladimir Peniakoff (nicknamed Popski) formed his own elite fighting force. By befriending and enlisting desert Arabs,…