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

Ross, Robert Todd

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Language: English

Published by Schiffer Military History, White River, Jct., VT, 2000

0764311719 / 9780764311710

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No additional standard domestic shipping on this heavy book. Fine in all respects in a Very Good priced, protected dust jacket which is worn at the tips, corners and edges with one closed tear. 1st printing, no others noted. Clean and unmarked. Appendices, bibliographic notes. From Wikipedia:"The 1st Special Service Force (FSSF) was an elite joint American–Canadian commando unit in World War II, formed by Lieutenant Colonel Robert T. Frederick of the Operations Division of the U.S. General Staff. During the Italian campaign of World War II, it was commanded by Frederick and attached to the United States Fifth Army. In August 1944, the Force was attached to 1st Airborne Task Force (commanded by then Major General Frederick) for the campaign in southern France. " From the flap:"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 Accompanying the broad text are nearly 400 black and white images, most unpublished, including a photo-essay by renowned combat photographer, Robert Capa.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 world’s all-time military elites, and will prove to be an invaluable resource for any collector, reenactor, veteran, or historian." Browse my books: www.abebooks.com/The-Book-Shed-Benson-VT-U.S.A/602765/sf Every effort is made to ship all books and other items within 24 hours. Tracking number and estimated delivery date always provided. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed, an ABE Heritage Seller, has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997 An on-line bookseller with a bookshop sensibility.…

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Title
The Supercommandos: First Special Service Force, 1942-1944 An Illustrated History (Red)
Author
Ross, Robert Todd
Publisher
Schiffer Military History, White River, Jct., VT
Publication year
2000
Condition
Near Fine
Dust jacket
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0764311719
ISBN 13
9780764311710
Edition
1st Edition
Printing
1st Printing
Item weight
5 pounds
Dimensions
4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall

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