Of Courage and Determination
The First Special Service Force, "the Devil's Brigade," 1942â44
Dundurn Press · Print & ebook · June 29, 2013
An Allied unit comprised of Canadian and American troops, the First Special Service Force or "Devilâs Brigade" struck fear into the very heart of the Axis.
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- Who it’s for
- This book covers the First Special Service Force, its Norwegian mission, and wartime combat record.
- Genres
- Special Forces History, World War II: European Theater, Canadian Military History
- Published
- Dundurn Press, June 29, 2013
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An Allied unit comprised of Canadian and American troops, the First Special Service Force or "Devilâs 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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Specially selected and trained, these forces struck fear into the hearts of the enemy. One such unit, the First Special Service Force (FSSF) or Devilâs 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.
First Special Service Force
This book covers the First Special Service Force, its Norwegian mission, and wartime combat record.
Come here for
- The Canadian-American First Special Service Force
- Its combat record at Monte la Difensa, Anzio, and southern France
Expect
- A unit composed of Canadians and Americans serving side by side
- Coverage of operations in Italy and southern France
Where it sits
| Special Forces History | 74% |
|---|---|
| World War II: European Theater | 68% |
| Canadian Military History | 64% |
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Publisher categories
- U.S. Military History
- Canadian Military History
- Authors
- Colonel Bernd Horn, Michel Wyczynski, Charlie Mann
- Publisher
- Dundurn Press
- Published
- June 29, 2013
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- U.S. Military History