British Armed Forces

The Royal Tournament at Earls Court, with drill and marching by the Royal Marines. (1956)

Informational film following the Army in Aden (Yemen) during a state of emergency. (1964)

40 Commando patrols jungles in North Borneo, in search of Indonesian terrorists. (1964)

British troops celebrate Christmas in the jungles and mangrove swamps of Belize. (1978)

Training for 25 potential Royal Marines Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre begins. (1985)

Living off the land isn't as easy as it looks, so a bit of scavenging helps. (1985)

Five days into a survival course on the Hebrides, and still no food. (1985)

Death is just part of the job, so don't hesitate if the enemy comes into sight. (1985)

'Direct action' - break into a fort and plant high explosives on a radio mast. (1985)

The final stage of training - a 200 mile yomp through the snow - easy! (1985)

The trainees complete their recruitment course and discover if they have passed. (1985)

Men who want to be Royal Marine Officers arrive at Commando Training Centre, Devon. (1989)

The remainder of those hoping to be Royal Marine Officers face their toughest test. (1989)

A battalion of British troops goes to Angola in advance of a UN peacekeeping force. (1996)

The Pathfinders Platoon, an elite force of 5 Airborne Brigade, in training. (1996)