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by Bernd Horn; Michel Wyczynski; Foreword by Charlie Mann


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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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  • Title Of Courage and Determination: The First Special Service Force, the Devil's Brigade, 1942-44
  • Author Bernd Horn; Michel Wyczynski; Foreword by Charlie Mann
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 408
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Dundurn Press, Toronto
  • Date 2013
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781459709645 / 1459709640
  • Weight 1.86 lbs (0.84 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.35 x 6.62 x 0.94 in (26.29 x 16.81 x 2.39 cm)
  • Themes
    • Aspects (Academic): Historical
    • Chronological Period: 1940's
    • Cultural Region: Canadian
  • Library of Congress subjects World War, 1939-1945 - Regimental histories, Combined operations (Military science)
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2013464505
  • Dewey Decimal Code 940.548

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  • Publishers Weekly, 08/19/2013, Page 0

About the author

Colonel Bernd Horn is an experienced Canadian Forces infantry officer and military educator. He has authored, co-authored, or edited more than 35 books, including No Easy Task: Fighting in Afghanistan and No Lack of Courage: Operation Medusa, Afghanistan. Dr. Horn lives in Kingston, Ontario.

Michel Wyczynski has worked at Library and Archives Canada for more than three decades, primarily in political and military archives. With Colonel Horn, he co-authored Tip of the Spear and Paras Versus the Reich. He lives in Ottawa, Ontario.
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