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Background imageCommando Collection: Number 1 Commando Brigade led the British assault across the Elbe River

Number 1 Commando Brigade led the British assault across the Elbe River. They had captured their objective, Lauenburg by dawn on April 29th 1945

Background imageCommando Collection: Brigadier B. W Leicester D. S. O and Bar, R. M, (wearing steel helmet and lifebelt

Brigadier B. W Leicester D. S. O and Bar, R. M, (wearing steel helmet and lifebelt
Brigadier B.W Leicester D.S.O and Bar, R.M, (wearing steel helmet and lifebelt) with Lieutenant Colonel E.C.E. Palmer D.S.O

Background imageCommando Collection: British Warships and bombers and 'Commandos'were landed under cover of smoke

British Warships and bombers and "Commandos"were landed under cover of smoke
British Warships and bombers and " Commandos" were landed under cover of smoke screens'. Norwegian troops also took part in the operation which resulted in the destruction of 15

Background imageCommando Collection: Combined Operations raid on Dieppe on 19th August 1942. Canadian and U. K

Combined Operations raid on Dieppe on 19th August 1942. Canadian and U. K
Combined Operations raid on Dieppe on 19th August 1942. Canadian and U.K. Special Service Troops carried out the raid with a detachment of a U.S

Background imageCommando Collection: Fireman training commando style. World War Two. Picture taken 7th

Fireman training commando style. World War Two. Picture taken 7th October 1942

Background imageCommando Collection: Lance Corporal Dean shows a friend his Military Medal for Bravery

Lance Corporal Dean shows a friend his Military Medal for Bravery, awarded to him after his actions as an Army Commando in Dunkirk, France. 10th November 1941

Background imageCommando Collection: Back at their depot after taking part in a raid on Nazi defences near Boulogne

Back at their depot after taking part in a raid on Nazi defences near Boulogne, smiling Commandos with blackened faces hand back their unused ammunition. 22nd April 1942

Background imageCommando Collection: It was announced on September 27th, that Allied seaborne and airborne forces

It was announced on September 27th, that Allied seaborne and airborne forces, mainly British, have landed in Albania and are fighting on a wide front

Background imageCommando Collection: On the 27th December, British forces landed on the coast of Norway at Vaagso

On the 27th December, British forces landed on the coast of Norway at Vaagso and Maaloy Islands. Pictured, Commandos preparing to leave their raiding vessel at the start of the attack

Background imageCommando Collection: British forces have carried out a raid on the French Coast near Boulogne

British forces have carried out a raid on the French Coast near Boulogne. Troops were landed and after penetrating the German defences carried out their reconnaissance mission

Background imageCommando Collection: British Army Commando troops in training learn to surmount every obstacle

British Army Commando troops in training learn to surmount every obstacle, fight their way through any terrain and take their objective by storm

Background imageCommando Collection: Details have just been released of the Armys commandos

Details have just been released of the Armys commandos. These units of highly trained, picked men will be employed, on special duties

Background imageCommando Collection: British Commandos in training. These units of highly trained, picked men will be employed

British Commandos in training. These units of highly trained, picked men will be employed, on special duties. It is essential that they shall be able to adapt themselves to all sorts of

Background imageCommando Collection: Newspaper correspondents witness a Commando training demonstration in the Scottish

Newspaper correspondents witness a Commando training demonstration in the Scottish Command. Pictured, unarmed combat is demonstrated to correspondents during their visit. January 1943

Background imageCommando Collection: In a Combined Operation on the night 27th and 28th February 1942

In a Combined Operation on the night 27th and 28th February 1942, joint forces of the Royal Navy, the Army and the Royal Air Force attacked an destroyed an important German radio location post at

Background imageCommando Collection: The biggest ever Combined Operations daylight raid on the German-occupied port of Dieppe

The biggest ever Combined Operations daylight raid on the German-occupied port of Dieppe, northern France, during the Second World War

Background imageCommando Collection: Troops returning from the biggest ever Combined Operations daylight raid

Troops returning from the biggest ever Combined Operations daylight raid on the German-occupied port of Dieppe, northern France, during the Second World War

Background imageCommando Collection: Troops enter their coaches after returning from the biggest ever Combined Operations

Troops enter their coaches after returning from the biggest ever Combined Operations daylight raid on the German-occupied port of Dieppe, northern France, during the Second World War

Background imageCommando Collection: Commandos of the 4th Special Service Brigade coming ashore from landing craft on Nan Red

Commandos of the 4th Special Service Brigade coming ashore from landing craft on Nan Red beach, Juno assault. 6th June 1944

Background imageCommando Collection: Tanks landing on beach at Dieppe during the raid by Allied commandos on the German

Tanks landing on beach at Dieppe during the raid by Allied commandos on the German occupied port town in Northern France. August 1942

Background imageCommando Collection: A Churchill tank on the beach at Dieppe during the raid by Allied commandos

A Churchill tank on the beach at Dieppe during the raid by Allied commandos on the German occupied port town in Northern France. August 1942

Background imageCommando Collection: WW2 - Troops unload supplies from a landing craft on to British soil after a raid

WW2 - Troops unload supplies from a landing craft on to British soil after a raid on Dieppe that left it in flames. August 1942

Background imageCommando Collection: British forces return from Vaagso Island Norway after striking at German coastal defences

British forces return from Vaagso Island Norway after striking at German coastal defences on 27th December 1941. WW2

Background imageCommando Collection: British troops landing under fire at Vaagso & Maaloy Isles Norway. December 1941

British troops landing under fire at Vaagso & Maaloy Isles Norway. December 1941


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