About me

Scott Barron

I spent over a decade of service as a Royal Marines Commando in numerous roles on sea and land including as an instructor at the Commando Training Centre assessing the next generation of elite soldiers.

After training all over the world, becoming skilled in Arctic, Jungle and Urban Warfare, I saw active service in the Middle East, Northern Europe and the Balkans – seeing the very best and very worst of humanity.

My past experience brings a gritty authenticity to to my stories which are certainly not for the faint-hearted!

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Per Mare, Per Terram

The Royal Marines were formed in 1664 as the Duke of York and Albany’s Maritime Regiment of Foot, originally serving as soldiers aboard Royal Navy ships. Their main role was to provide shipboard security, fight in boarding actions, and conduct amphibious assaults.

In 1755, the corps was officially established as the Royal Marines. They played significant roles in the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimean War, and both World Wars, often operating in amphibious landings, raids, and commando-style operations.

During World War II, the Royal Marines were reorganized into Commandos, becoming renowned for daring raids and specialized assault operations. Today, they are an elite amphibious light infantry force within the United Kingdom’s Naval Service, trained to operate in all environments, including arctic, mountain, and jungle warfare.

Over more than 350 years, the Royal Marines have earned a reputation for toughness, versatility, and bravery, symbolized by their motto: “Per Mare, Per Terram” – “By Sea, By Land.”

United Kingdom

Very wet....

Norway

Very cold...

Jungle

Very wet, lots of biting things...

Northern Iraq

Very hot...