This comic, produced by DC Thomson in Dundee, Scotland has been around forever, was a staple of my youth and is still going strong. It's fair to say it's glory days are past but it still sells. So, here's a chance to see a few issues from way back including strips by the wonderful D.D. Watkins.
http://www.beano.com/retro-beano/1950%27sAlso, have a look at some Commando comics art from one of the many British war comics. You'll have to scroll down and footer about a bit, I think but persevere, it might just be worth the effort:-
http://www.victorhornetcomics.co.uk/Ken Barr did some lovely covers for Commando but I haven't found examples here yet. I'll keep looking.