Formed in June 1940 after the fall of France, commandos became an elite raiding reconnaissance force.

The Commandos stand out as an iconic and fascinating formation who will always be of interest to the reading public.

Created in June 1940, just after the fall of France, the commandos were established as a small, elite raiding and reconnaissance force with the express intention of hitting back at the Germans when few alternatives were available. During the war the formation grew in size and complexity, taking part in the most dangerous and compelling actions, and making themselves indispensable.