Damien Lewis joins us to reveal the story of SAS Captain Lewis ‘Archie’ Gibson: a tale of true grit, duty, and undying brotherhood, laced with humility and humour.
Working from never-before-seen classified material, Gibson’s sketchbooks, wartime reports, and his own unpublished firsthand account, Damien will introduce us to a man who became known as the SAS’s 'Pirate of the Desert' for his daring and audacious missions in North Africa, where he saved the life of SAS founder David Sterling; and he will take us behind enemy lines into occupied Yugoslavia where Archie and his men wreaked havoc on the Nazi war machine.
Booking information
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This event has not been organised by the Society. If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking please contact the event organiser, the How To Academy, via contact@howtoacademy.com
Venue information
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.
Accessibility at our events
We want everyone to feel welcome at our events. Key accessibility features of this event include:
- Step-free access to the event
- Accessible toilets
- Assistance dogs are welcome
- Hearing loop
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