Every major power engaged in the conflict did organize some type of special forces.
Here's What You Need To Remember: The concept of the "commando" had arisen earlier, but during the Second World War, the exploits of the various sides' special forces - the St. Nazaire Raid, prominently - became the stuff of legend.
The concept of elite or “special” forces matured during World War II, and the term became synonymous with extraordinary heroism, particularly against long odds. The editors of WWII History magazine have put together a Special Issue, World War II Special Forces, entirely devoted to these units and their actions during the war.