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British troops taking part in combined operations undergo a rigorous training and the weapon here is part of the equipment of these special service tr(...)
British troops taking part in combined operations undergo a rigorous training and the weapon here is part of the equipment of these special service tr(...)

British troops taking part in combined operations undergo a rigorous training and the weapon here is part of the equipment of these special service tr(...)

Date7/13/1941
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Original Toronto Star caption: British troops taking part in combined operations undergo a rigorous training and the weapon here is part of the equipment of these special service troop.s Landing and re-embarking are constantly practised.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0002298F
Another triumph for Britain's black-clad Commando troops was recorded in a successful raid on the German-held Norwegian islands of Vaagso and Maoloy. (...)
Another triumph for Britain's black-clad Commando troops was recorded in a successful raid on the German-held Norwegian islands of Vaagso and Maoloy. (...)
1/24/1942
3. Static line now is all out and parachute cover has been ripped off, showing the first opening of the chute. Early part of paratroopers training at (...)
3. Static line now is all out and parachute cover has been ripped off, showing the first opening of the chute. Early part of paratroopers training at (...)
7/28/1943
This picture shows the Canuck paratroopers on the special jumping platform receiving instructions from an American instructor on the proper methods of(...)
This picture shows the Canuck paratroopers on the special jumping platform receiving instructions from an American instructor on the proper methods of(...)
10/3/1942
The earth blossoms with the 'chutes of men who have hit the ground
The earth blossoms with the 'chutes of men who have hit the ground
3/18/1944
Tumbling from a raised platform, Pte
Tumbling from a raised platform, Pte
5/17/1943
As the plane rises to the required height over Manitoba's Camp Shilo, these Canadian paratroopers await the signal to jump. Fit and ready after months(...)
As the plane rises to the required height over Manitoba's Camp Shilo, these Canadian paratroopers await the signal to jump. Fit and ready after months(...)
5/14/1943
Twenty enlisted men and six officers of the first Canadian parachute battalion received their silver wings as qualified jumpers yesterday in a colorfu(...)
Twenty enlisted men and six officers of the first Canadian parachute battalion received their silver wings as qualified jumpers yesterday in a colorfu(...)
9/12/1942
Canadian Paratroopers in full battle order are grouped on the unit's parade square in England, prior to moving on to the concentration area for the in(...)
Canadian Paratroopers in full battle order are grouped on the unit's parade square in England, prior to moving on to the concentration area for the in(...)
6/27/1944
In full field equipment, female enrolees in the Canadian Forces undergo tough training
In full field equipment, female enrolees in the Canadian Forces undergo tough training
6/4/1975
The narrative of Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Clinton...relative to his conduct during part of his command of the king's troops in North America, particularly to that which respects the unfortunate issue of the campaign in 1781, with an appendix containing copies and extracts of those parts of his correspondence with Lord George Germain, Earl Cornwallis, Rear Admiral Graves, &c., which are referred to therein
The narrative of Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Clinton...relative to his conduct during part of his command of the king's troops in North America, particularly to that which respects the unfortunate issue of the campaign in 1781, with an appendix containing copies and extracts of those parts of his correspondence with Lord George Germain, Earl Cornwallis, Rear Admiral Graves, &c., which are referred to therein
1783
Combined operations
Combined operations
1/12/1984
Combined operations
Combined operations
1/12/1984