Commandos Collection

WW2 Poster -- Back Them Up
Back Them Up! Colour photolithograph printed by Fosh and Cross Ltd, published by HMSO. Showing a British Commando raid on a German-held port in Norway. Date: 1940

Britains frogmen divers by G. H. Davis
Introducing Britains frog-men: diving wreckers who blasted open a path to the Normandy beaches. These underwater commandos worked off the D-Day beaches

Royal Marine Commandos re-embarking from a Westland Wessex helicopter on to a Royal Navy Commando Carrier

Commandos Crossing the Rhine at Wesel; Second World War, 194
Sketch showing the night crossing of the River Rhine, made by British Royal Marine Commandos of the 21st Army Group, near Wesel in Germany, 23rd March 1945

Iraq threat to Kuwait, 1961
Page from The Illustrated London News, 8 July 1961 reporting on the tensions in Kuwait after the Iraqi leader General Kassem had claimed Kuwait should be part of Iraq

Prince Charles on a commando course at Lympstone, Devon February 1975

The great raid on Tobruk: When the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Commandos Attacked the Port and Harbour. World War Two. Spread from The Sphere, 3rd October 1942

Royal Marine Commando Reservist Corporal Robert Kilgour is one of 21 Reservist preparing to go to Iraq. 23rd April 1981

Chinook from 27 Squadron RAF Carrying Stores Over Afghanistan
A Chinook from 27 Squadron RAF carries stores to replenish troops operating in the mountains of Afghanistan. The chinooks are operating in support of 45 Commando RM and 3 Commando Brigade elements

Wartime badges of Britains armed forces, World War II, 1939-1945 (colour litho)
6015169 Wartime badges of Britains armed forces, World War II, 1939-1945 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wartime badges of Britains armed forces)

No 3 Commando & Brigadier Peter Young Memorial
This is at Petiville and was inaugurated on the 50th Anniversary by a delegation of Commandos and veterans. In the Mairie are a picture of the Brigadier

Liberators Memorial, Escoville, Normandy
Escoville is inland and east of the River Orne, right in the area allocated to the Special Forces and Commandos, and blocking the route to Caen

4th Special Service Brigade HQ Memorial, Sallenelles
The Brigade was made up of Royal Marine Commandos Nos 41, 46, 47 and 48. Like the other Special Forces it was charged with filling the gaps between the major landings

No4 Commando & Captaine Philippe Kieffer Memorials
These are alongside the beach at Ouistreham-Riva-Bella and the basic flame Memorial was erected in 1984 on top of a German gun cupola

The Transvaal Crisis, Field Cornets Messenger handing over Commandos to Boer Farmers to be Ready for War (engraving)
1592575 The Transvaal Crisis, Field Cornets Messenger handing over Commandos to Boer Farmers to be Ready for War (engraving) by Frenzeny

Commandos pause during cleaning up of village during WWII. Circa 1940s

Commandos sail for home as a Stamsund objective burns. Circa 1940s

Ground troops under Major General O. C. Wingate, since killed In a plane crash
Ground troops under Major General O.C. Wingate, since killed In a plane crash, carried out a successful surprise landing behind the Japanese lines in Burma

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill watches an exercise by troops on commando lines was he spends a day among the troops in Southern Command during the Second World War

British forces carried out a raid on the French Coast near Boulogne. Troops were landed and after successfully penetrating th German defences, carried out the tasks assigned to them

Royal Marine Commando Reservist Corporal Robert Kilgour is one of 21 Reservist preparing to go to Iraq. 23rd April 1981

Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, 3rd pattern, 1943, carried at Normandy Landings, Sgts Scott, No 3 Commando, 1944. Unknown maker. Date: 1940

No 4 Commando Memorial Plaque, Ouistreham
This stands beside the Com Deb Sig Memorial in Ouistreham - see picture menorm165. The Commandos, part of 1st Special Service Brigade

3210 Servicing Commando RAF Memorial ALG B3
The RAF Commando Units were trained and organised in a similar way to the Army and Royal Marines Commandos. They accompanied forward Units into battle to maintain the air strips made by

Volvo 202
Photograph: Volvo 202. Volvo 202 Oversnow vehicle with a column of commandos trailing behind on foot, Falklands, 1982. One of fourteen copy photographs of British Army

Commandos doing close quarter and unarmed combat
Photograph showing commandos doing close quarter and unarmed combat, Commando Basic Training Centre, Achnacarry, Inverness-shire, 1941-1943. Associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Date: 1943

Commando raid on Vaagso, Operation Archery 1941
Operation Archery, also known as the Maaloy Raid - British Combined Operations raid during World War Two against German positions on the island of Vaagso, Norway, on 27th December 1941

The Transvaal (Boer) Crisis
A Field Cornets messenger hands over commandos to Boer farmers to be ready for war Date: 1899

No 5 pressure switch, 1942 (c). Made by R M Limited, 1942 (c). Stamped: SWITCH No. 5 1 RM. Stamped on plate: LTD 2-53 CL. Associated with the Special Forces and Army Commandos

Liberation of Europe: Commandos Pour Into Beachheads
Photograph: Liberation of Europe: Commandos Pour Into Beachheads, Fight Their Way Inland. Shows Commandos wading ashore from landing craft. One is carrying a small motor cycle. Picture issued: 1944

Amphibious tanks moving through a town, June 1944
Colour transparency showing amphibious tanks moving through a town, June 1944. Associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945). Date: 1944

Rhine crossing: two Commandos looking out for snipers
Photograph showing the Rhine crossing: two Commandos looking out for snipers among the ruins of Osnabuck, 4 Apr 1945. Armed with a Bren Gun and Thompson sub-machine gun

Commandos weapon training with Bren guns
Photograph showing commandos weapon training with Bren guns, Commando Basic Training Centre, Achnacarry, Inverness-shire, 1941-1943.Associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Date: 1943

French Commandos Land
French commandos come ashore at Canadel, on the coast of Provence, one of the first steps towards the liberation of France from German occupation Date: 14 August 1944

Two Curtiss C-46A-CU Commandos 42-96803 and 42-96784
Two Curtiss C-46A-CU Commandos, 42-96803 and 42-96784. circa 1944. Date: 1944

British Commandos Advancing in Normandy; Second World War, 1
Photograph showing British Commando troops sprinting forward to attack German positions in Normandy, France, during June 1944

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"Commandos: The Unyielding Heroes of History" In times of peril, these brave warriors have always risen to the occasion. From the iconic WW2 poster urging citizens to "Back Them Up, " to the Royal Marine Commandos re-embarking from a Westland Wessex helicopter, their unwavering determination has been evident throughout history. Their valorous acts knew no bounds as they fearlessly crossed the Rhine at Wesel during the Second World War in 1945, ensuring victory against all odds. Even in 1961, when Iraq posed a threat to Kuwait, commandos stood tall as guardians of peace and security. The indomitable spirit of Britain's frogmen divers by G. H. Davis exemplifies their resilience underwater. Whether it was during the Falklands War in 1982 or aboard Vickers 1102 VC10 aircraft like 9G-ABP, they were always ready for action. Equipped with their trusted Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife - an emblematic symbol of their prowess - these elite soldiers embodied courage and skill on every mission they undertook. Prince Charles himself underwent rigorous training on a commando course at Lympstone, Devon in February 1975, showcasing his dedication to serving alongside them. One cannot forget "The Great Raid on Tobruk, " where Royal Navy and Royal Marines joined forces to achieve triumph against adversity. Their relentless efforts were not limited solely to warfare; even behind wheels like Volvo 202 vehicles or engaging in close-quarter combat and unarmed combat scenarios, commandos proved themselves unmatched. These extraordinary individuals epitomize bravery beyond measure – selflessly risking everything for freedom and justice. As we reflect upon their remarkable legacy, let us honor these exceptional heroes who embody strength and sacrifice that will forever be etched into our collective memory.