181 BRITISH COMMANDO 1940-45

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Winston Churchill ordered the creation of a special, volunteer fighting force - the Commandos - drawn from the ranks of the British Army, formed into a Special Service Brigade, and put through a rigorous but highly effective training program.

Over the course of World War II, they saw action in every major theater of operation and were credited with numerous feats of gallantry during the D-Day landings. Although many units were disbanded after the war, the Royal Marine Commandos have maintained the standards of this elite fighting formation to the present day.

Explores the history of the Commandos during their formative years and provides detailed descriptions of their training, weapons, and equipment. Battle reports, artwork, and historical photographs offer an in-depth analysis of some of the most famous fighting units in the British Army's history.