GGM-02 - Royal Marine Light Infantry Papau New Guinea and squad leader

and squad leader

Japanese infantry units relied heavily on machine gun teams throughout World War II

where each motion was standardised for consistency across entire battalions

Their role demanded exceptional nerve

GGM-02 - Royal Marine Light Infantry Papau New Guinea and squad leaderOn 20th March HMS Boadicea also landed a brigade of 10 officers and 218 men. About 100 Royal Marines were also included. Two Brigades were formed for the relief column for Eshowe. The artillery for this force came entirely from the Naval Brigades. The allocation was as follows 1st Brigade, included two 9pdrs, two 24pdr Rocket Tubes, and one Gatling gun. 2nd Brigade, included two 24pdr Rocket Tubes and one Gatling Gun. The 9pdrs, Rockets and Gatlings