{"product_id":"9781846033728","title":"Royal Marine Commando 1950–82 : From Korea to the Falklands","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Marine Commando 1950–82\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Will Fowler\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most prestigious and versatile units of the British armed forces, the Royal Marine Commandos were a specialized fighting force, serving in many theaters, including the Korean War (1950-1953), the Malayan Emergency (1947-1960), East Africa, Cyprus, Suez, Northern Ireland and the Faulklands, and performing a number of roles from counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency to conventional combined arms fighting. 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. The author 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. The elite nature of the Royal Marines is maintained by the toughness of the Commando entry course at Lympstone in Devon - where successful entrants are awarded the distinctive green Commando beret. One major aspect of the course is that squads should work together, supporting the weakest members - a key ethos that is explored in this fascinating story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e“Overall a book that covers an often overlooked group of men, who have been able to perform quite well whenever called upon. A book I know you will enjoy reading.” —\u003ci\u003eScott Van Aken, www.modelingmadness.com (August 2009)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781846033728\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Osprey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40596313112782,"sku":"9781846033728","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_38320d8d-99f9-488c-9254-2149e71d19c4.jpg?v=1637854777","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781846033728","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}