The First Special Service Force: A War History of the North Americans, 1942-1944

Published by Infantry Journal Press, Washington, DC, USA., 1947

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nFINE. No Jacket (as issued). State "First": Blue cloth boards. Bronze titling on spine. Red Arrow Head Insignia on cover "USA - CANADA" in center. Map endpapers [routes of missions assignments - Front: Aleutians to the Atlantic. Rear: Europe~Mediterranean~ North Africa]. Scarce book about the American-Canadian WWII commando unit. Their heroic feasts were eventually made into the 1968 film "The Devil's Brigade". starring Cliff Robertson, William Holden, and other film stars. Book is in near as-published condition Solid binding. [Military references: Enser p.440, Cooke (2) p.156) . Small unobtrusive corner tear on page picturing Maj Gen Robert Frederiick. Original publication corner fold page (xi) "Introduction" (text unaffected) neated cut to book text body. Page 312 has memorial ink mark honoring S.L.Rader (KIA Sept 1944). Apparently this copy was owned by a member or family of someone in it and the mark indicates who the remembered soldier was. Final white endpaper has date July 17, 1953. THE REST OF THE BOOK IS PRISTINE. Sharp cover points. Tight and unread. VERY COLLECTIBLE/DESIRABLE WWII UNIT HISTORY. COMPLETE ROSTER OF OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN. Illustrated throughout. RARE. USA book seller. Intl postage available. Pictures on request. [B243]. …

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Bibliographic details

Title
The First Special Service Force: A War History of the North Americans, 1942-1944
Author
Burhans, Lieutenant Colonel Robert D.
Publisher
Infantry Journal Press, Washington, DC, USA.
Publication year
1947
Condition
Collectible
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
FIRST.

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