Description
The Commandos, also known as the British Commandos, were formed during the Second World War in June 1940, following a request from the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Winston Churchill, for a force that could carry out raids against German-occupied Europe. Initially drawn from within the British Army from soldiers who volunteered for the Special Service Brigade, the Commandos' ranks would eventually be filled by members of all branches of the British Armed Forces & a number of foreign volunteers from German-occupied countries. By the end of the war 25,000 men had passed through the Commando course at Achnacarry. This total includes not only the British volunteers, but volunteers from Greece, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Canada, Norway, Poland, & the United States Army Rangers & US Marine Corps Raiders, which were modeled on the Commandos. Reaching a wartime strength of over 30 units & four assault brigades, the Commandos served in all theaters of war from the Arctic Circle to Europe & from the Mediterranean & Middle East to South-East Asia. Their operations ranged from small groups of men landing from the sea or by parachute, to a brigade of assault troops spearheading the Allied invasions of Europe & Asia. After the war most Commando units were disbanded, leaving only the Royal Marines 3 Commando Brigade. The modern Royal Marine Commandos, Parachute Regiment, Special Air Service, British Army commandos & the Special Boat Service trace their origins to the Commandos. The Second World War Commando legacy also extends to mainland Europe & the United States, the French Naval commandos, Dutch Korps Commandotroepen, Belgian Paracommando Brigade, the Greek 1st Raider/Paratrooper Brigade & the United States Army Rangers were influenced by the wartime Commandos. Spice up your outfit by adding an eye-catching embroidered patch. Thanks to its durable twill fabric, the patch is resilient to heat. Order it today & get ready to start embellishing! 26% cotton, 74% polyester 3″ (7.6 cm) in diameter Attachment options: iron-on, sew-on, or safety pin Blank product sourced from China British Commandos Embroidered Patches
