Independent Actions
Before the formation of the brigade, each Commando fought independently in various actions, being employed as directed by Combined Operations Headquarters.
- No 4 Special Service Battalion was formed from Nos 3 and 8 Independent Companies in November 1940 and saw their first action in Guernsey during Operation Ambassador. At the end of February 1941 they were designated No 3 Commando.
- No. 3 Special Service Battalion was formed from Nos 4 and 7 Independent Companies in late October 1940. In February 1941 they were designated No 4 Commando.
- No 6 Commando saw action in Norway in December 1941.
- Both Nos 3 and 4 Commando were involved in the raid on the Lofoten Islands in Norway in March 1941.
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