ISBN: 9781459709669

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 … More...

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. Digital Content>E-books>Military History>WWII>WWII, Dundurn Press Digital >16<

ISBN: 9781459709669

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 … More...

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.; EPUB; History & Transport > Humanities > Regional & national history > European history, Dundurn<

ISBN: 9781459709669

Dundurn Press World War II First Special Service Force, First Canadian Special Service Force Bn, World War II, Second Canadian Parachute Battalion, Major-General Robert Tryon Frederick, H… More...

Dundurn Press World War II First Special Service Force, First Canadian Special Service Force Bn, World War II, Second Canadian Parachute Battalion, Major-General Robert Tryon Frederick, Helena, Montana, U.S.A., Kiska, Aleutians, Mount La Difensa, Italy, Anzio, Italy, Operation Plough, Operation Cottage, Operation Dragoon, Fort William Henry Harrison, Montana, Lt-Col Jack Akehurst, Lt-Col J.G. McQueen, Lt-Col D.D. Williamson, Lt-Col Thomas Gilday, Colonel Bernd Horn, Michel Wyczynski, Geoffrey Pyke, special forces, special operations forces , commando operations, special operations , Italian campaign, parachute operations, airborne operations, T-15 Weasel, Black Devils, Devil's Brigade ,9781459709645 UK,GB,DE,ES,FR,IT,US,CA,MX,AU,NZ 20130629 English History, Dundurn Press<

ISBN: 9781459709669

In the dark, early days of the Second World War, the Allies desperately tried to slow down the Axis tide of conquest.With victory slipping away, the Allies turned to special operations fo… More...

In the dark, early days of the Second World War, the Allies desperately tried to slow down the Axis tide of conquest.With victory slipping away, the Allies turned to special operations forces such as the First Special Service Force or Devil's Brigade to carry the fight to the enemy.; PDF; History & Transport > Humamities > Regional & national history > European history, Springer New York<