The Korps Commandotroepen is the elite special forces unit of the Royal Netherlands Army. The KCT traces its origins to the Second World War with the founding of No. 2 Troop, and the founding of the K
Baretembleem Commandos
Commandos of No. 2 (Dutch) Troop in Eastbourne, England, before being shipped out to partake in Operation Market Garden
Paratroopers of the Korps Speciale Troepen headed by Captain Raymond Westerling during a parade in Batavia, 1947.
KCT veterans during the celebration of the 25-years anniversary of the corps, in 1967.
Korps Speciale Troepen was a Royal Netherlands East Indies Army special forces unit that was established for deployment against the Indonesian revolutionaries during the Indonesian National Revolution
Korps Commandotroepen
…of the Royal Netherlands Army. The KCT traces its origins to the Second World War with the founding of No. 2 (Dutch) Troop, and the founding of the Korps Speciale Troepen during the Indonesian War of Independence. The corps currently consists of four active commando companies, a SOF Support company and a training company…
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Paratroopers of the KST preparing for an action, 1948