Jack Churchill, sometimes known as “Fighting Jack” or “Mad Jack” as a British officer during WWII. He used to led his commandos into fight using a medieval kind of sword and a bow and arrows.
During his raids he got 1 confirmed kill using the bow&arrows while fighting in France and was recommended, twice, for the Victoria Cross medal because managed himself the capture of 42 German troops and a mortar crew during the battles for Sicily only using his sword (a sort of claymore).
He survived the War......
In this picture you can see it in action, leading his men and using the sword during a landing.
Fighting with a BOW&ARROWS and a SWORD during the WWII!