Special Naval Landing Forces

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Berichter
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Special Naval Landing Forces

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Post by Berichter » 30 May 2004, 03:57

I've read in histories of the Pacific War, that the IJN had Special Naval Landing Forces that were equivalent to U.S. Marines. Were SNLF units composed of sailors or were they an actual marine corps within the IJN?

Cordially,

Berichter
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daveh
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Post by daveh » 30 May 2004, 12:34

try

http://www.geocities.com/dutcheastindies/SNLF.html

http://www.star-games.com/exhibits/snlf/snlf.html
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