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Commandos (United Kingdom)
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The Commandos, also known as the British Commandos, were formed during the Second World War in June 1940, following a request from Winston Churchill, for special forces that could carry out raids agai
The Commando Memorial
The Commando Memorial
Major-General Robert Laycock, inspecting Royal Marines Commandos shortly before the Normandy landings, 1944.
Major-General Robert Laycock, inspecting Royal Marines Commandos shortly before the Normandy landings, 1944.
Commandos simulate an amphibious landing by disembarking from a dummy landing craft into a shallow pit filled with water.
Commandos simulate an amphibious landing by disembarking from a dummy landing craft into a shallow pit filled with water.
Commandos demonstrate a technique for crossing barbed wire during training in Scotland, 28 February 1942.
Commandos demonstrate a technique for crossing barbed wire during training in Scotland, 28 February 1942.
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A commando is a combatant, or operative of an elite light infantry or special operations force, specially trained for carrying out raids and operating in small teams behind enemy lines.
Commandos (United Kingdom)
…Commandos The Commando Memorial Active 1940–1946 Country United Kingdom Branch British Army Royal Navy Royal Air Force Type Commando Role Coastal raiding Special operations Light infantry Part of Combined Operations Engagements Second World War Commanders Notable commanders Robert…
Royal Marines from 40 Commando on patrol in the Sangin area of Afghanistan are pictured
Royal Marines from 40 Commando on patrol in the Sangin area of Afghanistan are pictured
Cape Mounted Burghers, or "kommando," assembling for action in 1846 during the Seventh Xhosa War. The term originally referred to the mounted infantry
Cape Mounted Burghers, or "kommando," assembling for action in 1846 during the Seventh Xhosa War. The term originally referred to the mounted infantry of this type.
Turkish Land Forces commando units with their distinctive blue berets
Turkish Land Forces commando units with their distinctive blue berets
The first appearance and use of the term "commando" was taken from the Afrikaner guerilla units known as "Kommandos" in South Africa during the Second
The first appearance and use of the term "commando" was taken from the Afrikaner guerilla units known as "Kommandos" in South Africa during the Second Boer War of 1899–1902