Vladimir Peniakoff served in the British Army during World War II as Lieutenant-Colonel. He was born in Belgium to Russian parents. After studying at Cambridge University he enlisted in the French army. He then went to live and work in Egypt, where he joined the British Army during the war. He is known as the founder and commanding officer of "Popski's Private Army".Vladimir Peniakoff served in the British Army during World War II as Lieutenant-Colonel. He was born in Belgium to Russian parents. After studying at Cambridge University he enlisted in the French army. He then went to live and work in Egypt, where he joined the British Army during the war. He is known as the founder and commanding officer of "Popski's Private Army"....more
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