| The Hound | 22 Jun 2008 9:53 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 10:00 a.m. PST |
From whta I've heard they were supplied with American equipment. |
 x42brown  | 22 Jun 2008 10:03 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 10:04 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.
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James Mattes |
| coryfromMissoula | 22 Jun 2008 10:10 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 10:17 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.
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James Mattes |
| Richard Baber | 22 Jun 2008 10:21 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 11:22 a.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 3:02 p.m. PST |
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| vojvoda | 22 Jun 2008 3:08 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 7:40 p.m. PST |
Thanks for the info. Always wondered what they dressed like. |
