The Black Devil Brigade : The True Story of the First Special Service Force

Springer, Joseph A.

ISBN 10: 0743479602 / ISBN 13: 9780743479608

Published by ibooks, Incorporated, 2003

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Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Black Devil Brigade : The True Story of the First Special Service Force
• Publisher: ibooks, Incorporated
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0743479602
• ISBN 13: 9780743479608
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 0.783 pounds

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Synopsis

They were the shock troops of the American Army. In their ranks were lumberjacks, miners, skiers-men from the United States and Canada who were accustomed to hardship and living on their own. Their training was extraordinary: forced marches of 100 miles in the Montana wilderness with 50-pound backpacks was typical. Weapons training was equally rigorous and the men became as dangerous with their hands and a knife as they were with rifle and machine gun.

In Italy they became the unit called to accomplish the impossible. At Monte Cassino, and at Anzio, they did, earning the respectful accolade from their German enemies: Schwartzer Teufel-Black Devils.

For the first time ever, the men of the First Special Service Force tell in their own words the full and complete story of their unit which is regarded as the parent of today's Green Berets.

Review

"A terrific story of adventure, daring, and rough combat. It's essential reading for the history of special forces."