The Special Air Service (SAS) in North Africa during World War II was a small but highly effective British commando unit. Founded in 1941 by David Stirling, it specialized in deep-penetration raids behind enemy lines. Operating in the harsh desert, they used jeeps and small teams to sabotage German and Italian supply lines, airfields, and communications. Their surprise attacks destroyed hundreds of enemy aircraft and vehicles, disrupting Axis operations and earning the SAS a reputation for darin

The Commando Memorial - Spean Bridge The Commando Memorial is just outside the village of Spean Bridge in Lochaber. The memorial was unveiled in 1952 and dedicated to the British Commando forces raised during the Second World War. The site is used for memorial services, and includes a garden of remembrance and a place for relatives to scatter the ashes of loved ones. The three Commandos look south, towards the Nevis Range and some of the the striking but unforgiving landscapes they trained on. #