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The origin of the Royal Marines dates back to the formation of the Admiral's Regiment in the 17th century. Since then Marines have participated in more battles on land and sea than any other branch of the British Armed Forces. Their 'elite' status rests in the commandos the one formation that is trained to be delivered to battle by helicopter or landing craft from ships. This book examines the units, organization and operations of the Royal Marines, focusing on their activity in World War II's various theatres and their post-war operations in Northern Ireland, the Falklands and the Gulf.

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Introduction · Royal Marine Units · Organisation · Operations WWII · Post-War Operations · Northern Ireland · The Falklands and the Gulf · The Plates

The Royal Marines 1939–93

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    A Paperback by Nick van der Bijl, Paul Hannon

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 16/01/1995
      ISBN13: 9781855323889, 978-1855323889
      ISBN10: 1855323885

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The origin of the Royal Marines dates back to the formation of the Admiral's Regiment in the 17th century. Since then Marines have participated in more battles on land and sea than any other branch of the British Armed Forces. Their 'elite' status rests in the commandos the one formation that is trained to be delivered to battle by helicopter or landing craft from ships. This book examines the units, organization and operations of the Royal Marines, focusing on their activity in World War II's various theatres and their post-war operations in Northern Ireland, the Falklands and the Gulf.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction · Royal Marine Units · Organisation · Operations WWII · Post-War Operations · Northern Ireland · The Falklands and the Gulf · The Plates

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