| Royal Marine Commando 1950-82: From Korea to the Falklands Contributor(s): Fowler, Will (Author), Ruggeri, Raffaele (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1846033721 ISBN-13: 9781846033728 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $19.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Military Science - History | Military - General - History | Military - Wars & Conflicts (other) |
| Dewey: 359.960 |
| LCCN: 2009278785 |
| Series: Warrior |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.2" W x 9.5" (0.45 lbs) 64 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |