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Royal Marines Commandos

By: Headline Book Publishing

Type: Hardcover

Product Line: Historical Books (Headline Book Publishing)


Product Info

Title
Royal Marines Commandos
Category
Author
John Parker
Publish Year
2006
Pages
346
Dimensions
6.5x9.5x1.5"
NKG Part #
2147855630
Type
Hardcover

Description

The Royal Marines were originally formed under the auspices of the Royal Navy to guard its sailing ships from harm. They are proud of their history and origins but the Navy heritage is fading. John Parker's new book charts how the units have moved away from their nautical beginnings to develop, over time, into the most versatile force in the British military, containing one of their most elite brigades. This history deals with events associated with the Royal Marines and subsequently in their commando role, starring in all of the major conflicts in which the UK became embroiled, including Italy, Malaysia, Cyprus, the Borneo confrontation with Indonesia, and more recently, Afghanistan.