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#OTD 1944 - WOOLFORCE enter Paris alongside the French 2e Div Blindee. They take 650 prisoners from the KM HQ Capt Pike RM is the 1st to drink in the Ritz Paris Hotel WW2TV Paul Woodadge UK Commando Force Operations RM Historical Society The Naval Review Si Biggs Royal Navy #ww2 #Paris #LiberationdeParis #Paris80

#OTD 1944 - WOOLFORCE enter Paris alongside the  French 2e Div Blindee. 
They take 650 prisoners from the KM HQ
Capt Pike RM is the 1st to drink in the <a href="/_RitzParis/">Ritz Paris</a> Hotel
<a href="/WW2TV/">WW2TV Paul Woodadge</a> <a href="/Commando_Ops/">UK Commando Force Operations</a> <a href="/RMHistSociety/">RM Historical Society</a> <a href="/NavalReview/">The Naval Review</a> <a href="/SiBiggs/">Si Biggs</a> <a href="/RoyalNavy/">Royal Navy</a> 
#ww2 #Paris #LiberationdeParis #Paris80
RM Historical Society (@rmhistsociety) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On the 6th June 1944 some 1,449 British servicemen were killed in Normandy, almost one in ten, some 137 men, were Royal Marines. Our new book, by George Gelder is now available - see thread....

On the 6th June 1944 some 1,449 British servicemen were killed in Normandy, almost one in ten, some 137 men, were Royal Marines.

Our new book, by George Gelder is now available - see thread....
Si Biggs (@sibiggs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I have only just noticed this... I think 'cast' is a bit of a stretch for a waffling Bootneck! Funny to be listed in this incredible list of names, and after the amazing ellie bamber ... along with Warwick Davis Ron Howard Annabelle Davis #BringBackWillow! #RoyalMarines

I have only just noticed this... I think 'cast' is a bit of a stretch for a waffling Bootneck! Funny to be listed in this incredible list of names, and after the amazing <a href="/EllieBamber/">ellie bamber</a> ... along with <a href="/WarwickADavis/">Warwick Davis</a> <a href="/RealRonHoward/">Ron Howard</a> <a href="/AnnabelleLDavis/">Annabelle Davis</a> #BringBackWillow! #RoyalMarines
Champagne Commando (@champagnecdo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

1:35 scale diorama of a Sherman tank of the 5th #RoyalMarines (Independent) Armoured Support Battery, RM Armoured Support Group (ASG). This unit landed at Sword Beach on #DDay and supported operations on the eastern flank. Today, ASG is now part of Commando Logistic Regiment.

1:35 scale diorama of a Sherman tank of the 5th #RoyalMarines (Independent) Armoured Support Battery, RM Armoured Support Group (ASG). 

This unit landed at Sword Beach on #DDay and supported operations on the eastern flank. 

Today, ASG is now part of <a href="/CdoLogRegt/">Commando Logistic Regiment</a>.
Bootneck Stuff (@bootneckstuff) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On 29 August 2009, we lost Sergeant Lee Houltram. Lee, who was with the SBS, died during operations targeting a Taliban bomb making factory near Gereshk, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.  He received a posthumous Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished

On 29 August 2009, we lost Sergeant Lee Houltram. Lee, who was with the SBS, died during operations targeting a Taliban bomb making factory near Gereshk, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. 

He received a posthumous Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished
Reform UK (@reformparty_uk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Keir Starmer’s Labour are cutting Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners. Yet, Labour are happy to spend a staggering £8.5 billion on unemployed immigrants. Unlike Labour, Reform UK will prioritise British citizens over foreign nationals.

Keir Starmer’s Labour are cutting Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners.

Yet, Labour are happy to spend a staggering £8.5 billion on unemployed immigrants.

Unlike Labour, Reform UK will prioritise British citizens over foreign nationals.
Bootneck Stuff (@bootneckstuff) 's Twitter Profile Photo

13 years ago today, we lost Sgt Baz Weston. Baz was fatally injured by an improvised explosive device while leading a patrol operating near the village of Sukmanda in southern Nahr-e Saraj district Helmand province.  The patrol was participating in an operation to draw

13 years ago today, we lost Sgt Baz Weston. Baz was fatally injured by an improvised explosive device while leading a patrol operating near the village of Sukmanda in southern Nahr-e Saraj district Helmand province. 

The patrol was participating in an operation to draw
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