Royal Marine Commando 1950-82 from Korea to the Falklands
One of the most prestigious and versatile units of the British armed forces, the Royal Marine Commandos were a specialized fighting force, serving in many theaters, including the Korean War (1950-1953), the Malayan Emergency (1947-1960), East Africa, Cyprus, Suez, Northern Ireland and the Faulklands...
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Oxford, UK
Osprey Pub.
2009
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| Series: | Warrior series
137 |
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| 245 | 1 | |a Royal Marine Commando 1950-82 |b from Korea to the Falklands |c Will Fowler ; illustrated by Raffaele Ruggeri | |
| 260 | |a Oxford, UK |b Osprey Pub. |c 2009 | ||
| 300 | |a 64 p. |b ill. |c 25 cm. | ||
| 490 | 1 | |a Warrior |v 137 | |
| 504 | |a Includes bibliographical references and index | ||
| 505 | 0 | |a Introduction -- Chronology -- Enlistment -- Training -- Daily Life -- Appearance and Dress -- Belief and Belonging -- Life on Campaign -- The Marine in Battle -- Museums and Collections | |
| 520 | |a One of the most prestigious and versatile units of the British armed forces, the Royal Marine Commandos were a specialized fighting force, serving in many theaters, including the Korean War (1950-1953), the Malayan Emergency (1947-1960), East Africa, Cyprus, Suez, Northern Ireland and the Faulklands, and performing a number of roles from counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency to conventional combined arms fighting. During the period covered in this account, conscription to the Royal Marines came to an end and the unit became a professional and dedicated force. The author provides a detailed look at the service life of a Royal Marine Commando in a time of great change, exploring the developments that took place in recruitment, training, equipment, weaponry, dress and tactical deployment in the post-World War II period. The elite nature of the Royal Marines is maintained by the toughness of the Commando entry course at Lympstone in Devon - where successful entrants are awarded the distinctive green Commando beret. One major aspect of the course is that squads should work together, supporting the weakest members - a key ethos that is explored in this fascinating story. | ||
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