Matthew Camilleri
Operation Aubery: The Attack on Port-en-Bessin
On D-Day, No. 47 (RM) Commando was given the crucial task of capturing the small fishing harbour of Port-en-Bessin, in Normandy.
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Matthew Camilleri
Apr 2815 min read
Anders Lassen - "The Terrible Viking"
The story of Major Anders Lassen, VC, MC & Two Bars, a fearsome Danish warrior and a true hero of the Second World War.
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Matthew Camilleri
Dec 22, 202311 min read
The Commandos - Part Three
Operation Torch; Sicily & Italy; a changing role; Normandy; final operations in Europe & the Far East; and the end of the Army Commandos.
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Matthew Camilleri
Dec 16, 202312 min read
The Commandos - Part Two
Layforce; operations in Norway; the Bruneval Raid; establishment of the Royal Marine Commandos; raids in France; and the Commando Order.
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Matthew Camilleri
Dec 9, 202310 min read
The Commandos - Part One
The formation of the Commandos; establishment of the Commando course; insignia, weapons & equipment; different roles; and the first raids.
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