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Of Courage and Determination: The First Special Service Force, the Devil's Brigade, 1942-44

Of Courage and Determination: The First Special Service Force, the Devil's Brigade, 1942-44

Wyczynski, Michel
Mann, Charlie
Horn, Bernd

Paperback

Armed ForcesWorld War II

Publisher Price: $35.00

ISBN10: 1459709640
ISBN13: 9781459709645
Publisher: Dundurn Press
Published: Jul 23 2013
Pages: 408
Weight: 1.90
Height: 1.00 Width: 7.00 Depth: 9.80
Language: English

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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