Major Peter Weaver was a leading member of the SAS and a "loyal teammate but a trained killer". The incredible events Weaver took part in during World War Two will feature in the next series of the BBC's SAS Rogue Heroes drama. His wartime exploits stretched from secret bunkers in Dorset, deep behind enemy lines in France and ultimately to the liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. "My father was very courageous, totally reliable and had a high expectation of people," reflects his daughter Joanna Burri-Weaver, who lives near Swanage in Dorset. Maj Weaver served in the Dorsetshire Regiment at the start of the war, helping to set up the special Auxiliary Units. Author Dr Will Ward has published a new book entitled'SAS Rogue: The clandestine life of Peter Weaver. His research has drawn on an extensive family archive which included "remarkable wartime photos". He said: "I think what's fascinating was how he goes from being very sporty to applying that fitness to military service." Maj Weaver played hockey for the Army and played first-class cricket twice for Hampshire in 1938. A network of secret bunkers was built to house the soldiers who were trained in sabotage and silent k
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Major Peter Weaver was a leading member of the SAS and a "loyal teammate but a trained killer". The incredible events Weaver took part in during World War Two will feature in the next series of the BBC's SAS Rogue Heroes drama. His wartime…
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Major Peter Weaver was a leading member of the SAS and a "loyal teammate but a trained killer". The incredible events Weaver took part in during World War Two will feature in the next series of the BBC's SAS Rogue Heroes drama. His wartime…
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