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The book “Killing the Bismarck” makes repeated reference to Royal Marines embarked with the task force, but does not describe their duties. What would a shipboard Royal Marine do during a ship-vs-ship battle in the North Atlantic?

by /u/Tough_Guys_Wear_Pink in /r/AskHistorians

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