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Operation Devon (1943)

Operation Devon was the codeword given to a British Commando raid during the Second World War. The operation an amphibious landing at Termoli on the Adriatic coast of Italy was carried out on 3 October 1943 by elements of the 2nd Special Service Brigade, No. 2 Commando and No. 40 (Royal Marine) Commando. In the early ... FULL STORY

Operation Frankton (1942)

Operation Frankton was a commando raid on shipping in the German occupied French port of Bordeaux during the Second World War. The raid was carried out by a small unit of Royal Marines known as the Royal Marines Boom Patrol Detachment (RMBPD). The plan was for six canoes to be taken to the area of the ... FULL STORY

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