The Devil's Brigade

A fictionalized account of the First Special Service Force, the joint Canadian-American World War II commando group under the command of Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick. The Canadians are the best that the Canadian Army has to offer: spit and polish, multi-skilled, experienced soldiers. The Americans are the dregs of the U.S. Army: misfits and troublemakers lacking any kind of discipline. Over time, Frederick forges a unified, highly competent fighting force. Initially trained for a commando operation in Norway, Frederick has to move quickly to keep the unit together after the operation is canceled. They are sent to Italy where they distinguish themselves in battle.