Topic: origins of the term Commando

LeEnfield · November 2nd, 2005

Yes it came from the Boer war, and fast groups of Boer Horsemen that would raid the British lines were called Commandos. The name was later adopted by the British for their raiding forces in WW2

November 2nd, 2005
LeEnfield Tribuni Angusticlavii Gear	Yes it came from the Boer war, and fast groups of Boer Horsemen that would raid the British lines were called Commandos. The name was later adopted by the British for their raiding forces in WW2 __________________ LeEnfield Rides again