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Jock Lewes was a British Army officer and the co-founder of the Special Air Service (SAS) during the Second World War. He invented the Lewes bomb, a combined explosive charge for raiding Axis vehicles, and died in a raid on Libya in 1941.
John Steel "Jock" Lewes (21 de diciembre de 1913 - 31 de diciembre de 1941) fue un militar británico que alcanzó el grado de teniente, destacado oficial del Ejército Británico durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Fue el principal oficial de entrenamiento fundador del Servicio Aéreo Especial.
Learn about the life and achievements of Lieutenant Jock Lewes, who helped create the Special Air Service (SAS) in 1941. He was a dedicated and innovative soldier who excelled in parachute raids, desert warfare and bomb design.
Jock Lewes was a British-born Australian who studied PPE at Christ Church and captained the Oxford University Boat Club. He joined the Special Air Service Brigade in 1940 and was killed in action in 1941, leaving behind a fiancée and a legacy of inventing the Lewes Bomb.
31 de oct. de 2017 · Learn how Lieutenant Jock Lewes created Britain's Commando elite in World War II, training and leading them in sabotage operations behind enemy lines. Discover his vision, his training methods, his raids and his legacy in this article by his nephew and biographer.
27 de nov. de 2022 · Jock Lewes was a wealthy and adventurous soldier who helped create the Special Air Service (SAS) with David Stirling in World War Two. He was one of the original volunteers who parachuted into the desert to destroy enemy aircraft and vehicles, despite the risks and challenges.
30 de mar. de 2000 · A biography of Jock Lewes, a Welsh Guards officer who co-founded the SAS with David Stirling in World War II. The book covers his childhood, education, military career, love affairs, and death in action.
