the Royal Marines
/ðə ˌrɔɪəl məˈriːnz/
/ðə ˌrɔɪəl məˈriːnz/
- a branch of the British Royal Navy that can fight on land as well as at sea. It was formed in 1664 and is best known for its divisions of Commandos who are trained to operate in difficult environments (for example, in extreme cold). compare United States Marine CorpsTopics War and conflictc2
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