Long Range Desert Group

Highly mobile British penetration force formed in July 1940 to carry out reconnaissance and raids deep in the desert of North Africa.

After the successful conclusion of the North African campaign 1942, the group was redeployed to carry out operations in Greece, Italy, and Yugoslavia. It was disbanded in August 1945. At its full strength in March 1942, it had 25 officers, 324 soldiers, and 110 vehicles.