Royal Marine Commando 1950–82: From Korea to the Falklands (Warrior)

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 served in many theatres worldwide, performing a number of conventional and specialised roles. 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, with a tough recruitment programme and a focus on teamwork. This book 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, weapo One of the prestigious and versatile units of the British armed forces, the Royal Marine Commandos served in many theatres worldwide, performing a number of specialised roles. This book provides a look at the service life of a Royal Marine Commando, exploring the developments that took place in the post-World War II period. Beskrivelse af de britiske specialstyrker fra Royal Marines i perioden 1950-82, herunder deres rekruttering og træning, dagligliv, uniformer, og deres deltagelse i Koreakrigen, Suezkrisen, Falklandskrigen og den uerklærede krig mellem Indonesien og Malaysia 1962-66