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World War II: Royal Marines land in Namsos, Norway, preceding a larger force which will arrive two days later.

Historical image related to World War II: Royal Marines land in Namsos, Norway, preceding a larger force which will arrive two days later. from April 14, 1940

World War II

1939–1945 global conflict

World War II or the Second World War was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilising all resources in pursuit of total war. Tanks and aircraft played major roles,…
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Royal Marines

Maritime land warfare force of the United Kingdom

The Royal Marines provide the United Kingdom's amphibious special operations capable commando force, one of the five fighting arms of the Royal Navy, a company strength sub-unit to the Special Forces Support Group (SFSG), landing craft crews, and the Naval Service's military…
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Namsos (town)

Town in Namsos Municipality, Norway

Namsos is a town and the administrative center of Namsos Municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located on the north side of the mouth of the river Namsen, where it flows into Namsenfjorden. The village of Spillum lies across the river on the south side.
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