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an American declassified report on the British Commandos Aug 9th 1942  XML
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Pete
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This is a link to a United States Military Intelligence Report to its War Office on the British Commandos dated 9th August 1942. In depth and interesting report on set up, training, weaponry, combat tactics, and a review of actions up until then

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http://www.scribd.com/doc/87281230/British-Commandos-Special-Series-No-1


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Pete Rogers, son of LSgt Joe Rogers MM & nephew of TSM Ken McAllister. Both No2 Commando.
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Hi Pete

Excellent stuff, have only read the begining, however have down loaded it to my computer so that I can print it out and include it with the rest of my Commando info.

cheers Andy

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Bill Harvey
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Hi Pete

Many thanks for this. have not read it all yet. My Dad was at lofoton with No4.

Bill Harvey

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Son of Gunner Bill Harvey No4 Commando who was killed in action on 1 November 1944 when liberating Flushing. "Their deeds shall live from age to age. They've writ their name on History's page. Upheld their glorious heritage. The Fighting Fourth Commando."
 
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