The Royal Marines are one of those British institutions that defy easy description. They’re not the Army. They’re not quite the Navy. And yet, for more than three and a half centuries, they’ve shown up in almost every corner of the world where Britain has decided to plant a flag, rescue a friend, or pick … Continue reading The History and Evolution of the Royal Marines
Storming the beaches: Covering the 70th anniversary of D-Day
In 2014 I was lucky enough to be in Normandy for the 70th anniversary of D-Day. I was able to spend time with a number of veterans including Tony Colgan of the 9th Durham Light Infantry. Tony was travelling with his Grandson and it was wonderful to share this time with them. As part of … Continue reading Storming the beaches: Covering the 70th anniversary of D-Day
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