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Commando took part in the Normandy landings in June 1944. Landing on Sword Beach 30 minutes before the rest of the brigade, their first objectives were to capture a German strong point and gun battery in Ouistreham. After the unit neutralised these positions they rejoined the brigade, reinforcing the 6th Airborne Division at the Orne bridges.

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