1st Special Service Brigade
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Not to be confused with First Special Service Force.
The 1st Special Service Brigade was a commando (special operations capable) brigade of the British Army. Formed during the Second World War, it consisted of elements of the British Army (including British Commandos) and the Royal Marines. The brigade's component units saw action individually in Norway and the Dieppe Raid (in France), before being combined under one commander for service in Normandy during Operation Overlord. On 6 December 1944, the Brigade was redesignated 1st Commando Brigade, removing the title Special Service and its association with the German SS.[1]
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Quick Facts 1st Special Service Brigade, Active ...
1st Special Service Brigade 1st Commando Brigade | |
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Active | 1941–1946 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Commando |
Role | Amphibious warfare Anti-tank warfare Artillery observer Bomb disposal Close-quarters combat Cold-weather warfare Direct action HUMINT Irregular warfare Long-range penetration Mountain warfare Patrolling Raiding Reconnaissance Special operations Special reconnaissance Urban warfare |
Size | Brigade |
Engagements | Operation Ambassador Operation Archery Operation Claymore Operation Jubilee Operation Overlord Operation Plunder |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Brigadier The Lord Lovat Brigadier Derek Mills-Roberts |
Insignia | |
Combined Operations Shoulder Patch |
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