As a "Special Forces" organization the Royal Marines and their supporting Commando-trained arms are unique. While other special forces trace their origins to World War I, the Royal Marines date back to 1664. Since then, they have seen action across the world, from their memorable role in the capture of Gibraltar in 1704 to their crucial involvement in World Wars I and II. This book examines the Royal Marines' service and training from the Suez Crisis of 1956, through to their involvement in Northern Ireland and the Falklands in the 1980s. Numerous illustrations, including photographs and color plates, detail the uniforms and equipment of the Marines.
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
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William Fowler is an experienced researcher and writer on the British Army, in which he served for more than 20 years. He was a member of the Royal Green Jackets and held all Territorial Army ranks from rifleman to captain. He saw active service during the Gulf War 1990–91. He is the author of the best-selling Men-at-Arms 133: Battle for the Falklands - Land Forces.
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A Punch cartoon of the 1920s shows a Royal Marine aboard a warship pulling on his tunic, with the caption: A Handy Man. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Second World War, Northern Ireland, Port Said, Carl Gustav, Far East, East Falkland, Pete Holdgate, Air Sqn, Commando Carrier, South Atlantic, South Georgia, Logistic Regt, Northern Flank, Raiding Sqn, Rigid Raider, Beachten Sie, Fanning Head, First World War, Other Ranks, Rifle Coy, San Carlos Water, Two Sisters New!
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A Punch cartoon of the 1920s shows a Royal Marine aboard a warship pulling on his tunic, with the caption: A Handy Man. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
combat dress, cap badge, service dress Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Second World War, Northern Ireland, Port Said, Carl Gustav, Far East, East Falkland, Pete Holdgate, Air Sqn, Commando Carrier, South Atlantic, South Georgia, Logistic Regt, Northern Flank, Raiding Sqn, Rigid Raider, Beachten Sie, Fanning Head, First World War, Other Ranks, Rifle Coy, San Carlos Water, Two Sisters New!
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- The Royal Marines by David J. Hunter on page 5, and page 11
- United Nations by Larry Bailey on page 10
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