DemobilizedFormer RM Commandos now DemobilizedWhen Britain found herself defeated and humiliated; all appeared to be lost. What could anybody do against the might of the authoritarian German regime. Germany had brought one of the worlds greatest nations to her knees and she did not take a lot of trouble doing it. Germany was running rampant through other countries, doing just as she pleased, while the rest of our part of the world could do nothing but tremble with fear. Then like a phoenix raising from the ashes the flame of the Commando Spirit started to rise-up to meet this extraordinary challenge. Many had their doubts; no-one was sure what a Commando could do? At that moment one thing was believed; nobody could stand up to such mighty power and survive. Here, they had, underestimated by far, the abilities of the Commando soldier. 41-Walcheren 47-Walcheren 48-Walcheren 4-Walcheren In 1945 the war ended in overwhelming victory.The Teuton and the Japanese were prostrate in the dust, and almost at once most of the Special Service Corps who had done so much to cast them there, were demobilized and disbanded; others would also go the same way. Yet though within a few months the Army Commandos went their several ways; what they had created has lived on in a different form, but none the less in the Royal Marine Corps. This body of men entered the field of battle and fought side by side with the Army Commandos as soon as the development of the war made such a step possible. From the very first invasion of Sicily on 10th July 1943, right through to the end of the war, the Royal Marine Commandos were in every major action at the side of the volunteers composing the Army Commandos. 2-Cdo-Commachio 40-Cdo-Commachio 43-Cdo-Commachio Battle for important port47 Port-en-Bessin: 47 Commando Royal Marines were allotted the task of capturing Port-en-Bessin, it was a vital part in the Allies plans to keep Allied transport moving once the successful invasion had been carried out. The target's importance was apparent to the Germans who had built very strong defences should an attack occur. What they did not know was exactly why it was imperative that it should be taken early in the assault by the invasion force. To attack from the front would be suicidal no matter how big a force was used. The port had to be captured from the enemy there was no doubting its importance. It was a job for the Commandos because inititave would play a high part in the success of the attack's outcome. 47 Cdo Port-en-Bessin 41 Cdo Returns The one-hundred and forty-seven battlesThe one-hundred and forty-seven battles they fought side by side with the Army Commandos; during those twenty-four months enhanced and embellished the pride of that great Corps; the Royal Marines. Which for two-hundred years and many more has sustained in amphibious operations the valour of British arms. It will now be for them to keep alive and steadfast the flame of the Commando spirit. What the future holds is now more obscure than usual, peace won by the efforts of such men as the Commandos cannot last in our world; because the future is built upon the past, and the past has not always been worthy of honour. 44-Cdo-RM 46-Cdo-RM 47-Cdo-Kapelsche-Veer Fame was in part createdTwo-Commandos-1And much enhanced by the tenacious Commando formations. They will always be ready and at any time to display again on the field of battle the Commando dagger with point uppermost, which puts heart into comrades hard pressed in combat, and smote with fear their remorseless foes. When in course of time a generation of Commando soldiers grows old and dies, the memories of great deeds greatly performed will remain with the glory, and that same sun which gilded the bayonets of the Commandos when they charged, will shine upon the new generation as strong, as all-compelling as their fathers. For now a tradition has been created. Two-Commandos-2 Two-Commandos-3 Two-Commandos-4 The Penman's ClubPenman's ClubLike to read the Penman's e-books; please contact-us. Like to join The Penman's Club and receive occasional updates of his new e-books. Tell your friends, family and all your colleagues about us; and let them enjoy our friendly web site; and the Penman's exciting e-books. If you like reading and are interested in the Penman's stories, below you can find links to the first three pages of each e-book. For customers purchasing e-books from my website, everything has been done for the customers and my security. I am using: ESET Smart Security-The intelligent cutting edge protection for PC integrating giving us both maximum protection. Modern-day Pages
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