The Royal Marines 1956–84
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Description
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 colour plates, detail the uniforms and equipment of the Marines.
Table of Contents
Suez, 1956
Cyprus, Aden and the Persian Gulf
Confrontation in the Far East
Evolution and Innovation
Ulster Since 1969
Training and Exercises
Combat and Logistic Support
The Falklands
The Plates
Product details
| Published | 22 Nov 1984 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 48 |
| ISBN | 9780850455687 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 50 b/w; 8 col |
| Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
| Series | Men-at-Arms |
| Short code | MAA 156 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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