Marine Commandos Who Fought In Sicily. Picture taken on board a transport which brought Royal Marine Commando from the UK to Sicily. Picture shows:- The last inspection of the Royal Marine Commando before landing in Sicily.
When Italy declared war on 10 June 1940, the Italian Army in Libya threatened the vital Suez Canal in British-occupied Egypt. Italian forces attacked Egypt on 13 September. General O’Connor’s Western Desert Force was outnumbered, but his commander-in-chief, General Wavell, ordered a surprise attack at Sidi Barrani three days later.
