Legendary Facts About “Mad” Jack Churchill, The Master Of Survival
Millions fought in WWII, but there was only one Jack Churchill. What did he do? What didn’t he do?
1. He Was A Mad Lad
Old black-and-white photos fail to capture how colorful Jack Churchill was. He was the legendary British officer who defeated armed enemies with a bow, sword, and bagpipes. He chased any kind of danger and adventure—and the only thing he refused to do was die. He earned his nickname “Mad Jack” ten times over…and then some.
2. He Was Born To Serve
Churchill was born in British Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) in 1906. He came from a family of civil servants. His father’s work for the British Empire took the family all over the world. It was a no-brainer for Churchill and his two younger brothers to join the family tradition. However, following in these footsteps would eventually lead to tragedy for some members of the Churchill family.
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3. He Craved Action
Churchill loved adventure, but it didn’t always love him back. The 20-year-old joined the army after graduating from a military academy. He found himself in Burma (now Myanmar). But he also found there wasn’t much to do. Therefore, he became interested in riding motorcycles and playing the bagpipes.
Since he wasn’t getting his adrenaline fix at work, Churchill found it elsewhere.
4. He Was Always An Adrenaline Junkie
Jack Churchill didn’t just attract danger, he chased it. When they needed him to travel from Myanmar to India for a class, most people took a ship. But that was too boring and safe for him. He decided to ride his motorcycle for the entire journey—all 1,500 miles of it. He learned the hard way that everyone else took the ship for good reason.
