The Supercommandos: First Special Service Force, 1942-1944 An

The Supercommandos: First Special Service Force, 1942-1944 An Illustrated History (Red)

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 Accompanying the broad text are nearly 400 black and white images, most unpublished, including a photo-essay by renowned combat photographer, Robert Capa.As well, there are more than forty extraordinary full-color wartime images of the Force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 worlds all-time military elites, and will prove to be an invaluable resource for any collector, reenactor, veteran, or historian.
Country USA
Brand SCHIFFER MILITARY
Manufacturer Schiffer Military History
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber part_0764311719
Model part_0764311719
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780764311710
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	SCHIFFER MILITARY
Manufacturer	Schiffer Military History
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	part_0764311719
Model	part_0764311719
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780764311710
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Supercommandos: First Special Service Force, 1942-1944 An Illustrated History (Red)

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