The Royal Marines 1939-93

by Nick Bijl

The origin of the Royal Marines dates back to the formation of the Admiral's Regiment in the 17th century. Since then Marines have participated in more battles on land and sea than any other branch of the British Armed Forces. Their 'elite' status rests in the commandos - the one formation that is trained to be delivered to battle by helicopter or landing craft from ships. This book examines the units, organization and operations of the Royal Marines,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1855323885
• ISBN13: 9781855323889
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.2" x 9.7"