"Vigorous training, hazardous duty." These were the words that
lured prospective volunteers to the First Special Service Force,
and that promised, for those who measured up, the chance of getting
into the war quickly. Unique during World War II, the First Special
Service Force evolved as the amalgam of two Armies, Canadian and
American, and the men who filled its ranks were among the
hand-picked best from throughout North America. Their diverse and
intensive training took them from the dust-covered prairies of
Montana, to the bitterly-cold peaks of the Great Divide, to the
waters of Chesapeake Bay. Their skillfulness, their remarkable
esprit de corps, and their legendary endurance saw them through
tough combat missions in both the Asiatic-Pacific and the European
Theaters of operation. The Supercommandos chronicles the
organization, training, and combat operations of the First Special
Service Force during its brief but exhilarating history.
Accompanying the broad text are nearly 400 black and white images,
most unpublished, including a photo-essay by renowned combat
photographer, Robert Capa. As well, there are more than forty
extraordinary full-color wartime images of the Force both in
training and in the combat zone. Beautifully rendered full-color
maps, highly detailed Order of Battle graphics, charts, and
numerous facsimiles of noteworthy original Force documents are also
included. Completing this volume are over eighty full-color images
of exceptionally rare, authentic First Special Service Force
uniforms, insignia, weapons and equipment. The Supercommandos
offers an unparalleled view of one of the world's all-time military
elites, and will prove to be an invaluable resource for any
collector, reenactor, veteran, or historian.
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