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 | | As the war progressed Commandos operated increasingly in the role of (Soldiers who are specially trained and armed to lead an assault) shock troops, sometimes up to brigade strength and sometimes in conjunction with infantry. |
 | | On the night of June 23, 1940, Operation Collar was an offensive reconnaissance on the (The Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France) French coast south of Bologne and Le Toquet. |
 | | A second and also ineffective attack, (additional info and facts about Operation Ambassador) Operation Ambassador, was launched on the German occupied island of (Breed of dairy cattle from the island of Guernsey) Guernsey on the night of July 14, 1940, by H Troop of No.3 Commando under John Durnford-Slater and No.11 Commando/Independent Company. |
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