Royal Marine Commando 1950-82: From Korea To The Falklands (warrior)
by Will Fowler /
2009 / English / PDF
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One of the most prestigious and versatile units of the British
armed forces, the Royal Marine Commandos were a specialized
fighting force, serving in many theaters, including the Korean War
(1950-1953), the Malayan Emergency (1947-1960), East Africa,
Cyprus, Suez, Northern Ireland and the Faulklands, and performing a
number of roles from counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency to
conventional combined arms fighting. During the period covered in
this account, conscription to the Royal Marines came to an end and
the unit became a professional and dedicated force. The author
provides a detailed look at the service life of a Royal Marine
Commando in a time of great change, exploring the developments that
took place in recruitment, training, equipment, weaponry, dress and
tactical deployment in the post-World War II period. The elite
nature of the Royal Marines is maintained by the toughness of the
Commando entry course at Lympstone in Devon - where successful
entrants are awarded the distinctive green Commando beret. One
major aspect of the course is that squads should work together,
supporting the weakest members - a key ethos that is explored in
this fascinating story.
One of the most prestigious and versatile units of the British
armed forces, the Royal Marine Commandos were a specialized
fighting force, serving in many theaters, including the Korean War
(1950-1953), the Malayan Emergency (1947-1960), East Africa,
Cyprus, Suez, Northern Ireland and the Faulklands, and performing a
number of roles from counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency to
conventional combined arms fighting. During the period covered in
this account, conscription to the Royal Marines came to an end and
the unit became a professional and dedicated force. The author
provides a detailed look at the service life of a Royal Marine
Commando in a time of great change, exploring the developments that
took place in recruitment, training, equipment, weaponry, dress and
tactical deployment in the post-World War II period. The elite
nature of the Royal Marines is maintained by the toughness of the
Commando entry course at Lympstone in Devon - where successful
entrants are awarded the distinctive green Commando beret. One
major aspect of the course is that squads should work together,
supporting the weakest members - a key ethos that is explored in
this fascinating story.
