Royal Marines filmed during basic training at Lympstone for a 1980 recruitment film. Watch the full film, titled ‘Nothing Is Impossible’, on our website: https://bit.ly/3TgmgGL © Crown copyright IWM (ADM 6024) | Imperial War Museum London

Today marks the 360th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Marines. Established in 1664, the Royal Marines have remained steadfast over their 360-year history thanks to the Commando mindset and unwavering commitment to their values and standards which set them apart as a specialised amphibious force. Today, we honour their proud history and long legacy as the UK Commando Forces continue to be the first to adapt and overcome in the most diverse and challenging environments. Per Mare, Per Ter

Royal Marines have defeated the US Marine Corps while testing a new formation during a fiery five-day exercise battle in California's Mojave Desert. British personnel joined forces with troops from four other nations to test the newly-formed Littoral Response Group (South) (LRG(S)) against the 'highly-equipped' adversary. The exercise at the vast US Marine Corps' training facility at Twentynine Palms focused around three urban sprawls which were defended by the allied forces, the largest of whic