One of the most prestigious and versatile units of the British armed forces, the Royal Marine Commandos served in many theatres worldwide, performing a number of conventional and specialized roles. During the period covered in this account, conscription to the Royal Marines came to an end and the unit became a professional and dedicated force, with a tough recruitment program and a focus on teamwork. This book provides a detailed look at the service life of a Royal Marine Commando in a time of great change, exploring the developments that took place in recruitment, training, equipment, weaponry, dress and tactical deployment in the post-World War II period.

Contents:

• Introduction
• Chronology
• Recruitment
• Enlistment
• Training
• Appearance
• Equipment
• Conditions of Service
• On Campaign
• Belief and Belonging
• Experience of Battle
• After the Battle
• Collecting
• Museums
• Re-enactment
• Bibliography
• Glossary
• Index