"The SAS began life in 1941, the unorthodox idea of Scots Guards Lieutenant David Stirling
In September 1942 it was officially designated 1st SAS Regiment
Stirling was captured in January 1943 during SAS operations in southern Tunisia
After escaping several times he ended up as a prisoner in Colditz Castle
For his distinguished actions while a prisoner he was made an OBE
In May 1943, his brother Lieutenant Colonel William Stirling raised a 2nd SAS Regiment
Both were disbanded in October 1945
The SAS was reformed in July 1947"
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