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- Layforce was an ad hoc military formation of the British Army consisting of a number of commando units during the Second World War. Formed in February...
- Robert Lay****, which became part of Force Z (later named "Layforce"). On 1 February 1941, Layforce sailed for the Middle East, in support of the capture of...
- known as Layforce and sent to the Middle East. The Special Air Service and the Special Boat Squadron were formed from the survivors of Layforce. The men...
- was one of the units selected to be sent to the Middle East as part of Layforce. On arrival they became known as 'B' Battalion in an attempt at deception...
- Layforce II was the name given to an ad hoc formation of British Commandos during the Second World War. The force was under command of Major Peter Lay****...
- 11 (Scottish) Commando was sent to the Mediterranean as 'C' Battalion Layforce. It took part in operations in the Syria-Lebanon Campaign and then garrison...
- he volunteered for the No. 8 (Guards) Commando (later named "Layforce"). After Layforce was disbanded, Stirling remained convinced that due to the mechanized...
- eight wounded, all of whom were recovered. Layforce was the only big unit in this area to be cut off. Layforce had been sent to Crete by way of Sfakia when...
- The raid was carried out by No. 7 Commando, also known as A Battalion Layforce, together with a small detachment from the Royal Tank Regiment; the raiders...
- carry out raids in the eastern Mediterranean. This force became known as 'Layforce' after their commander and initially they were drawn from 'A' Troop from...