The British Commando section did not change much throughout the war. Each man could be equipped with a standard issue rifle or SMG.

Initially a section carried one Bren Light Machine Gun but during Operation Overlord and throughout 1944 – 45 they were often equipped with one or two Vickers K machine guns.

Originally intended for RAF airfield defence units, these guns were remanufactured from original Vickers G.O. No.1 Mk.1 aircraft guns. A number of these ‘Vickers G.O. Land Service’ machine guns found their way to a variety of British commando and reconnaissance units which operated in Europe during 1944 and 1945. The Land variant has the spade grip replaced with a “semi bullpup” short stock at the rear and a pistol grip with trigger below the receiver. A short forend or a folding carrying handle are added below the gas cylinder, and a folding bipod is attached to the gas block. New iron sights are provided on folding bases

The Vickers ‘K’ has a higher rate of fire and this is reflected in game terms by rolling an extra die for shooting (5 instead of 4).

Tomorrow a second D Day British Commando Section.