THE ETHOS OF THE ROYAL MARINES - Exeter

The assault of Port-en-Bessin took place at the appointed hour, 16.00 on 7 June with many of the marines armed with German weapons. The town was defended by three main positions, one south of the town, another to the west of the harbour and the most important one on an eastern feature overlooking the town which formed the lynch-pin of German ... ................
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