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TIL about Sir Carton de Wiart, the most wounded British officer, injured 11 times across three wars, losing an eye and a hand. He even survived a plane crash and was captured by the Italians in WWII. His bravery earned him the Victoria Cross, the highest British military award for gallantry

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