Royal Naval Commandos
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The Royal Naval Commandos, also known as RN Beachhead Commandos, were a commando formation of the Royal Navy which served during the Second World War. The first units were raised in 1942 and by the en
A beach party from the Royal Naval Commandos at Normandy, 13 June 1944
Chief of Combined Operations visit of Inspection, 6 March 1943, at HMS Armadillo and HMS Pasco, Lord Louis Mountbatten Chief of Combined Operations inspects units of his command at Armadillo
British commandos
Battle of Madagascar
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The Battle of Madagascar was an Allied campaign to capture the Vichy French−controlled island Madagascar during World War II. The seizure of the island by the British was to deny Madagascar's ports to
King's African Rifles' 25-pounder battery in action near Ambositra in Madagascar against Vichy positions during Operation Stream Line Jane, September 1942
Allied soldiers landing from LCAs at Tamatave in May 1942
Captured French troops marching away from their HQ after the British had captured Diego-Suarez on 7 May
Negotiations for the surrender of Diego-Suarez at the British headquarters in the town