This is a story told by heroes who, in context of their mission and performance in combat in World War II, lived and fought in an environment where conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in the face of enemy fire were the day-to-day norm. For many, the name First Special Service Force resonates like the clash of swords. To the Canadian and American soldiers who served under the Force's two flags, the name denotes a combat elite that they themselves created. To the enemy soldiers who knew well the Force's lethal audacity, ...
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This is a story told by heroes who, in context of their mission and performance in combat in World War II, lived and fought in an environment where conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in the face of enemy fire were the day-to-day norm. For many, the name First Special Service Force resonates like the clash of swords. To the Canadian and American soldiers who served under the Force's two flags, the name denotes a combat elite that they themselves created. To the enemy soldiers who knew well the Force's lethal audacity, the name evoked admiration, awe, and fear. Here for the first time the soldiers of the legendary First Special Service Force set the record straight, in their own words.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. Size: 8x6x0; Very good paperback copy (NOT ex-library). Spine is uncreased, binding tight and sturdy; text also very good. Shelfwear, mostly to edges. 1st printing of this paperback edition published by ibooks, as stated and with complete number line, with foreword by David Hackworth. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Very good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 297 p. Very Good first ibooks printing. Covers have light corner wear, no spine creases. Square and solid, crisp & clean, no markings. 6" x 9", 297 pages, glossary, maps, command list, in memorium, bibliography, index. The outstanding oral history of one of the greatest special operations units in military history and the inspiration for the Green Berets.
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Fair. Book is considered to be in acceptable condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Book may have one or more of the following defects: noticeable wear on the cover dust jacket or spine; curved dog eared or creased page s; writing or highlighting inside or on the edges; sticker s or other adhesive on cover; CD DVD may not be included; and book may be a former library copy.
