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Organisation: 1st Special Service Brigade
Name 1st Special Service Brigade
Description A commando brigade of the British Army formed during WW2 consisting of elements including British Commandos and the Royal Marines. It saw action in Norway and the Dieppe Raid, before being combined under one commander for service in Normandy during Operation Overlord. It was later redesignated in 1944 as 1st Commando Brigade.
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Name By Air to Battle. The official account of the British Airborne Divisions
Category Action in the Air
Issued By Ministry Of Information
Issued For Air Ministry
Published Oct/1945