Commandoes

/kəˈmændoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of commando; soldiers trained for raids and sudden attacks, or the plural form used in some military contexts.

Etymology

From Portuguese 'commando,' which comes from the verb 'comandar' (to command). The term became popular during colonial conflicts in South Africa and entered English military vocabulary.

Kelly Says

Commandoes represent a shift in military thinking—instead of large armies in set battles, these small elite units changed warfare by making speed, stealth, and precision more valuable than numbers.

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