History
The Naval Commandos were formed during World War II in Great Britain modeled alongside the British Commandos (who were founded in 1940). To remember this the beret of the French naval commandos and riflemen is worn pulled to the right with the badge worn over the left eye, the opposite of all other French units. Its manpower came from the Fusilier Marins.
It took part in the Normandy Landing on D-Day under command of Commandant Philippe Kieffer.
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