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Of Courage and Determination

The First Special Service Force, "the Devil's Brigade," 1942–44

Colonel Bernd Horn, Michel Wyczynski, Charlie Mann

Dundurn Press · Print & ebook · June 29, 2013

Reading lane: Canadian Military History

An Allied unit comprised of Canadian and American troops, the First Special Service Force or "Devil’s Brigade" struck fear into the very heart of the Axis.

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Good for fans of HistoryGood for readers who enjoy Canadian Military History and Special Forces History.

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Authors
Colonel Bernd Horn, Michel Wyczynski, Charlie Mann
Publisher
Dundurn Press
Published
June 29, 2013
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Canadian Military History · Special Forces History
Reading lane
Canadian Military History

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Publisher Categories

  • U.S. Military History

  • Canadian Military History

About This Book

An Allied unit comprised of Canadian and American troops, the First Special Service Force or "Devil’s Brigade" struck fear into the very heart of the Axis. In the dark, early days of the Second World War, the Allies found themselves with their backs against the wall. With their armies, tactics, doctrine, and equipment in tatters, the Allies turned to special operations forces to carry the fight to the Axis enemy until their conventional forces could be built up once again....

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An Allied unit comprised of Canadian and American troops, the First Special Service Force or "Devil’s Brigade" struck fear into the very heart of the Axis. In the dark, early days of the Second World War, the Allies found themselves with their backs against the wall. With their armies, tactics, doctrine, and equipment in tatters, the Allies turned to special operations forces to carry the fight to the Axis enemy until their conventional forces could be built up once again. Specially selected and trained, these forces struck fear into the hearts of the enemy. One such unit, the First Special Service Force (FSSF) or Devil’s Brigade, was created for a hazardous mission in Norway. This unique formation was composed of both Americans and Canadians who served side by side without distinction of nationality. A killer elite, the FSSF consistently demonstrated courage and determination and earned itself an unrivaled combat record at Monte la Difensa and Anzio in Italy and in the invasion of southern France.

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