The Corps of Royal Marines (RM), also known as the Royal Marines Commandos, are the UK's special operations capable commando force, amphibious light infantry and also one of the five fighting arms of the Royal Navy.[7][8] The Corps of Royal Marines can t
The Iraqi Training and Advisory Mission (Navy) (Umm Qasr), headed by a Royal Navy captain, has been responsible for the former duty whilst Commander Task Force Iraqi Maritime, a Royal Navy commodore, has been responsible for the latter.[156][157] ...
decision to go to war on the side of Britain had the option of staying behind and not wearing the red band (not many did). Note the letters ‘RM’ this signifies ‘Royal Marines’ – a very unique and different World War 2 artefact. As a Captain, Lyle McKays’ insignia would have ...
The needs of the RMN were many, but high on the list were identity, organisation, training and ships. Within an army-dominated defence hierarchy, the new navy had to hold its own in debates over resources and priorities and to establish itself as independent of the Royal Navy. The Dovers...
In the very first weeks of World War II, Günther Prien and U-47 struck a surprise blow at the heart of the Royal Navy