The date was June 5, 1944 and the unit was being given their final instructions as they prepared for one of the most pivotal ...

The secret gallantry medals of a British commando who took part in ... was one of the greatest SOE ‘Clandestine’ Commando raids of WW2 in the Far East. “It was a great success but always ...

A plaque has been unveiled on the 80th anniversary of a commando raid in Sark. Operation Basalt involved a landing in the Channel Island, which was occupied by German forces for five years during ...

The C-46 Commando flew in World War II & transitioned to civilian cargo. Military role: important in Asia-Pacific, "Flying ...

Archibald Wavell, commander of British forces in the Middle East ... It proved to be so effective that the SAS commandos soon adopted it. Each patrol operated five or six Chevrolet 30 cwt wide ...

Royal Marines from all over the United Kingdom have taken part in marching challenges, repeating the 56 miles (90km) across three days, which 42 Commando ... the landing of British troops.