"First Special Service Force" Topic

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The Hound	22 Jun 2008 10:53 a.m. PST
the ones in the movie the Devils Brigade, What did they really look like did they dress as Americans or British , or British commandos?
Frankss	22 Jun 2008 11:00 a.m. PST
From whta I've heard they were supplied with American equipment.
x42brown	22 Jun 2008 11:03 a.m. PST
This picture is the Wilki impresion of them. Note if a ex-workmate of mine is to be relied on everybody at Anzio ended up in US gear due to supply problems. So Anzio may not be the best place for a pic but should suffice till the experts start in. x42
vojvoda	22 Jun 2008 11:04 a.m. PST
The Movie was pretty accurate from the reading and photos I saw when I did research at the JFK Special Warfare Center and School in Fayettville. American equipment for the most part. The museum (SF) and the new SOF museum in Fayettville may be able to help. VR James Mattes
coryfromMissoula	22 Jun 2008 11:10 a.m. PST
At least a few of the Canadians had locals custom stitch badges and insignia for them while training at Fort Harrison, so it would appear that at least initially they were purely US supplied.
vojvoda	22 Jun 2008 11:17 a.m. PST
If you look on page 65 of The First Special Services Force, A War History of the North AMericans 1942-1944 by LTC Robert Burhams March 1947 ISBM 0-89839-050-8, There is a great image of some of the force ready to board ship for the Kiska Landing. The patch on the left sleeve is the only indication of the unit. Most all of the images I have seen or are in what books I still have on them show standard U.S. issue. VR James Mattes
Richard Baber	22 Jun 2008 11:21 a.m. PST
Theres an Osprey, which will tell you everything you need to know……… First Special Service Force 1942-44 by Bret Werner Osprey Elite 145
aecurtis	22 Jun 2008 12:22 p.m. PST
"Theres an Osprey, which will tell you everything you need to know………" Because it's Richard, this sentence has significant credibility. But those two clauses are generally incompatible. Allen
vojvoda	22 Jun 2008 4:02 p.m. PST
Here are a few links you should look at wwii.ca/page77.html link picture here is a living history group image: picture some follow up images picture picture link picture VR James Mattes
vojvoda	22 Jun 2008 4:08 p.m. PST
Here is a link to some photos from one of the last few from the unit still alive. link VR James Mattes
The Hound	22 Jun 2008 8:40 p.m. PST
Thanks for the info. Always wondered what they dressed like.

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