Why Nazis Were Terrified of The Devil's Brigade

Germany was working towards creating its first nuclear weapon in order to gain a tight grasp on World War 2. Something had to be done, and that is when the Americans created the First Special Service Force made up of the most elite soldiers to eliminate Germany's ability to finish their nuclear weapon. Don't miss this epic turning point in WWII in today's new video.
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[@johnlansing2902]

The greatest tribute I can think of is that when the unit was doing the vertices climb to attack the Germans from the rear , not one of the men who fell to their deaths made a sound , they never yelled nor cried out but died quietly so as to save their friends.

[@Diogo-jb9zy]

@Twitter User go make a sandwich

[@rhyshj5456]

@Twitter User is that why you hide your sub count 💀

[@JonathanS995]

@Twitter User What content champ

[@drinkyxcy6622]

@Twitter User then why do you have "i hate self promoters" in about me. Go play with dolls kiddo

[@boredinternetuser2973]

@@honignoname98 what did he say

[@tresfreaker]

RIP Alan Blackwell, served with the Canadians at Monte La Difensa in the Devils Brigade. He was my great uncle and the most interesting man I ever met, he wrote a book '70 Years Next To Paradise' a memoire about a rural Canadian boys journey from country bumkin, to getting injured on the hills of Italy, to living the best life he could with his family until his death. He didn't like talking about his time in the Army but he would talk about his friends, both American and Canadian, that he still talks too.

[@russellcampbell3500]

Great story my grandfather served 501 airborne. So glad their story won't be forgotten. Stay safe my friend.

[@theglaze8927]

So......,......um......... Just wow! Your Canadian?

[@theglaze8927]

If your a Canadian just wanna ask, is there any difference between American English or Canadian English. Or even Canadian English is a thing?!

[@bradleyhoskins1023]

Ur great uncle legitimately helped save the world. 👍

[@tresfreaker]

​@@theglaze8927 It isn't really a thing. We just use the UK spelling, like putting a 'u' in colour. Also depending on what part of the country you're in there are a lot of slang that we use for different things. In the French province of Quebec they have their own specific words for things that are not used in other french speaking countries; one of these for instance is Car. In Quebec they say 'Char' but in France it is 'Voiture'.

[@prismssj8532]

I love how they cried about the shotgun's "unnecessary mortal harm" but still used gas that legit turned you into a vegetable

[@bl00dlikewayne]

thats when the dead men come marching again

[@bl00dlikewayne]

@Instagram User weird flex but okay

[@crashouttcartel]

@@bl00dlikewayne its a bot

[@Carvessan]

@Instagram User We very much doubt that. Get outta here with your weak troll bs.

[@thrash208]

They also used shotguns. Also Britain complained about gas however still used it. All is fair in the love of war

[@leemoreno7435]

Canadians deserve so much more respect than they get. Us Marine here...

[@jeremyj5932]

Well it’s not surprising the Canadian government itself is fairly feeble and weak. But Canadian citizens can be some of the roughest toughest around. They just like to lay low and not be in the spotlight. My take on it anyway sitting here in Vancouver for the last 30 years.

[@aeyb701]

Thanks for saying that. Canada took very high-per-capita losses in wwi, 65,000 KIA from a country with at the time fewer than 10 million. Correction, just under 8 million.

[@abrahamdozer6273]

Thanks, Man. This Canadian Veteran wants to thank you for your service, too.

[@TheHk1966]

Thank you

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

Juno beach was almost as bad as Omaha.

[@ryanhicks632]

My grandfather that raised me was a member of the fssf. He's on the cover of a book called, the devil's brigade. Hes been my hero since I can remember. He passed away almost 18 years ago now.

[@TheDylls]

I'm curious to know if he ever mentioned it, but it SEEMS like a unit where every single person's opinions are considered when planning an assault?

[@georgeburns7344]

My Dad was a member of the FSSF 4th Company, 2nd Regiment. He took part in the LaDefensa raid. At Anzio, he performed many raids across the Mussolini Canal. He was wounded on the Anzio breakout. An 88mm shell exploded near him, and while he didn't appear to be injured, his eardrums were damaged. When I once asked him about it, he noted that all he could remember was that he said to one of his squad, "Christ, that was loud."

[@brianphaneuf6875]

My Dad was 1 Company, 3rd Regiment. He told me a bit about Monte La Difensa, Monte Majo,the Mussolini Canal, and about some crazy times in the Levant. I honour your father's memory!

[@davidcnutt5826]

My father was taken in at a young age by a man named Dave Reynolds who as a boy was like a grandfather to me, we knew he spent time in the Canadian forces during ww2. But only after he passed we had discovered that him and his wife had been writing a small autobiography. Upon reading this after he passed we all discovered he was in the devil's brigade. R.I.P David Reynolds.

[@exhaustednote0372]

What did Autobiography talked about if you don’t me asking?

[@Star-um9cz]

Rest in peace, Mr. Reynolds! ❤️🫡

[@dallasyap3064]

Indeed badass. FSSF vets were also given the Special Forces tab when it was create in the 80s. Thank you to these vets!

[@thelonelyduck2823]

Someone report the other comments

[@MisterNi]

That's awesome and good to know seeing as the 1st SSF are the true originators of US Army Special Forces.

[@dallasyap3064]

@@MisterNi well the OSS and Alamo Scouts are also ancestors to the Army Special Forces.

[@MisterNi]

@@dallasyap3064 For the unconventional warfare aspect of Army SF sure, but when the US Army Special Forces were permanently reactivated in 1952 a lot of the recruitment/training methods and lessons learned were taken straight from the 1st SSF.

[@dallasyap3064]

@@MisterNi ok point noted

[@scottfelsted3203]

When you get Canadians and Yanks working together, there is nothing we can't do. As a missionary I worked with Canadian soldiers in Germany in the 70's. They were some of the finest soldiers ever met.

[@jonniebyford7747]

You are right Scott. At Stalag Luft III, scene of the book and film "The Great Escape", the British, Canadian and all other allied POWs were initially held in the same compound as the Americans. Unfortunately, the British (plus allies) and the Americans got on so well together, planning escapes and the suchlike, the Germans eventually built a separate compound and kept the two countries' POWs apart.The film is a little bit Hollywood insomuchas none of the escapees was American, since the tunnel was dug from the "British" compound. 76 men escaped, 50 were shot by the Gestapo on Hitler's orders, 3 got back to England.

[@Lisa-eo9gd]

My father was an American in the First Special Service Force. He always spoke very highly of the Canadians in the Force. He said they were every bit as tough as the Americans and they were better with etiquette too. LOL

[@Hew.Jarsol]

Both are trained by the British Commandos etc

[@GeneralCondom]

As a Wisconsinite i have nothing but respect for my Canadian brothers when it comes to winter shenanigans

[@diannewarren566]

Haha , awesome - "eh" 🇨🇦

[@abouttime5000]

You have hit the nail on the head. People are products of their environments. Harsh winters harden any person. Canadians have ice water in their veins.

[@TheDylls]

I'm Canadian... I live JUST north of Milwaukee. Green Bay is "Up North" for me. I'm saying "Yes, we definitely mess around with winter shenanigans and I appreciate your shout-out" 😅❤

[@TheDylls]

​@@abouttime5000 I always liked a quote from the show Blue Mountain State. The "one rule" that the college football players have is: "Don't mess with the hockey players. They play their sport on the hardest surface known to man with blades strapped to their feet!" 😂❤

[@friendlycanadianhalfbreed13.5]

RIP Sgt Tommy Prince of the Ojibway nation in Canada was one of the most decorated soldiers in Canadian history also he was the ghost of the devils brigade very proud to be Native

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

I have his comic on his time in FSSF. Plus, my Uncle was friends with Tommy. Both Ojibway..

[@friendlycanadianhalfbreed13.5]

@@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS that is truly awesome aho

[@kevvoo1967]

He was not the most decorated?

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

@@kevvoo1967 yes is one of the most in Candian Military Soldiers. He is also amongst the most decorated Indigenous Soldiers.

[@robbpowell194]

He was next level

[@NoobZxReviewZ]

THANK YOU for this video! My grandfather, William "Sam" Magee was in the FSSF and too often does their unit get overlooked for their efforts in WW2. That entire unit was built with some of the deadliest, and most honourable soldiers in all of the war. Once this pandemic is over, I will be climbing Monte La Difensa with a FSSF re-enactment group to honour my late Grandfather, and all his brothers in arms. Thank you Infographics Show for this video honouring them. I learned a lot that even my Grandfather could not tell me. May those members still alive live well, as they have earned that right, and for those who now rest, may their memory never be forgotten.

[@striehassus]

Thats some real cool reenactment, wow! Hope you will succeed and that you have some better weather conditions :) Something to look out to!

[@williamwhitney5266]

Honor and Respect to your Grandfather One of the Lucky Devils

[@kellymccann1193]

I met Sam in 1989 at the military museum in Petawawa where I was working

[@palmergriffiths1952]

@Sawyer K. Thanks for Your Grandfather's service. My Granddad was a member too. 🇨🇦 🇺🇲

[@Star-um9cz]

❤️

[@SongJLikes]

“The Worst Is Yet To Come.” Ice f’n cold.

[@diannewarren566]

Americans and Canadians together , what a deadly combination ! Hats off to our American brothers 🇨🇦🇺🇲

[@brodiecaleb3106]

Just Canadians🤷🏽‍♂️

[@diannewarren566]

UK ?

[@bluejaysfan965]

@@diannewarren566despite our relation to the monarchy we are significantly closer with the Americans than the limeys. Sports, economy, music, culture. Etc

[@langbo9999]

Brothers of the free.

[@Hew.Jarsol]

The FSSF are copies of the Commandos

[@farsworth6321]

Im Norweagian my Great Grandfather his name was Magnus Rostad and i wish i could have met him but he sadly died in the 90s before i was born. He stod up against the Germans until he got captured and tortured by some Nazis known as Rinnanbanden here in Norway. I have heard something about his time in the war from my father but he didnt like talking about the war and his time being held captive. I have a two medals he reiceved from the King. And im proud that he was my great grandfather. I wish he was still alive RIP Magnus Rostad 😄

[@UsurperDogheart]

He was a giga chad

[@samuelthomas3784]

My great uncle who I was named after, served in the devil's brigade and received two silver stars. He later wrote an autobiography that has really intrigued me more than any other world war II book I have read.

[@caarlosss_-8836]

Id like to know aswell

[@socksboii3848]

Tell us brother

[@samuelthomas3784]

@@SailaSobriquet he did not choose to publish it although I think he should have. Instead he made copies and distributed them to family members and friends that wanted to read his story. It in my opinion is very interesting because he also tells in great detail how during the depression he rode the rails as a young teen through at least 18 states.

[@hi_stranger9156]

@@samuelthomas3784 its too bad,if your great uncle choose publish it i will buy it for sure. I think it will be good read 😀

[@bjornodin]

If your family still have copies, it shouldn't be to hard to self publish them digitally on Amazon or similar platforms.

[@hellstonevii7481]

My Great Grandfather was one of the first recruited for the Devils Brigade, He was a British man living in Canada. dude was the toughest man ive ever met.

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

He was recruited..he volunteered as my Uncle did for the Brigade..all Canadians volunteered

[@Star-um9cz]

🫡❤️

[@TheNaughtySenpai]

As a Canadian, I'm slightly disappointed I was never taught about this in school.

[@shrapnelzs]

I agree , first I have ever heard of this

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

I knew about them from Army Cadets. To my surprise yrs later I found out my Uncle and 3 other relatives were Forcemen of the Brigade..

[@iPhone-bz6qt]

To be fair, I’m an American and was never taught about this either.

[@tameflames]

@@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS cap

[@fucker1714]

As a Canadian, you know we tend not to brag about our exploits. Especially in the military.

[@duck5660]

I don’t think the Canadians needed the cold climate training

[@brianstabile165]

People from Alaska didn’t need any

[@yukonfarnsworth1688]

@@brianstabile165 i reported him for child abuse.

[@brianstabile165]

@@yukonfarnsworth1688 good one

[@Guyfromquebec]

We didint need it ( i wasnt part but i approve we wouldnt have needed it )

[@hapyphish]

Me too

[@ec6052]

Americans: We're going North to train in a harsh environment Canadians: Pack for warm weather, we're getting an "all expense paid" trip down south!

[@chrisdann7017]

This made me feel proud to be a Canadian, often people discredit how much Canadians did in the war or how effective our troops are in combat. I read somewhere there's a special Canadian forces division that doesn't even have a public name that we're used during desert storm too and just like these guys climb up through mountains and take out enemy forces that the U.S couldn't though I can't be 100% this is accurate as it's just a legend and these guys aren't supposed to even exist.

[@rogerlee7399]

JTF2 the most deadly snipers on planet earth bar none. World record snipers on every respect!

[@mustangmanmustangman4596]

@rogerlee7399 there was no JTF at that time it was just called SF. I should know!

[@mustangmanmustangman4596]

It was called "SF" & were called by the military "thinking soldiers" Don't try to look it up on google,the unit is absent. There was a mention in a book available in the 1980s that said they were cold climate specialists. The book talked about all the NATO special forces. I have been looking for the name & publisher for decades,with no luck. I was taught ordnance inspection & testing from a SF ammo tech who had just transfered to the regular army because he was starting a family!

[@wongjefx980]

More insight than The Devil's Bridge movie... thx. A close up of the 1st Special Service Force formation patch was a red spearhead with the words USA written horizontally and CANADA written vertically. The Marvel Comics character Wolverine claimed several times that he was a member of the Devil's Brigade during the war - being Canadian-born...

[@PapaTanGh0stNI9htM4R3S0nMaInSt]

Awesome film my dads favourite war movie.

[@superdrew8564]

Would be more accurate if he stopped referring to it in tge video as an american unit. You're slapping the face of every Canadian that earned the right to be part of that unit

[@MrPr1nglz]

@@superdrew8564 They are North American so technically not incorrect not to mention that it was commanded by the US Army.

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

Fact lots of the forcemen did not like the movie or went to the opening. It was not accurate in lots of aspects. To much Hollywood glame

[@superdrew8564]

@@MrPr1nglz mexico is part of north america too...you calling them americans?? Im CANADIAN...dont call us American... Your delusional if you actually believe its same same

[@rubyj0hnson]

My grandpa, Harry Johnson, served in the devils brigade. He passed before I was born from lung cancer but I was told he was a charismatic man. He lost his left hamstring from shrapnel on the hills of Italy but that never stopped him from anything. Thank you for your service grandpa Harry❤️

[@leoleo7408]

U fine

[@vaterix4202]

Long live our beautiful and glorious nations 🇨🇦🇺🇲 love from Canada

[@precisionpigeon9341]

This is the equivalent of giving your neighbors gifts for Christmas, or wishing them happy birthday. It’s not at all required, but is greatly appreciated. No matter how much Americans make fun of Canadians or vise versa, we love you guys and appreciate everything your country’s done for us. We wouldn’t be where we are without our fall-colored, maple leaf decorated friends. Thank you. God bless America, and thank you Canada🇺🇸♥️🇨🇦

[@darth4office82]

canda and merca heheh ermy

[@wastelandstalker2226]

Sadly America may not last much longer with how our leadership is acting and with how divided they've made the citizens. I wish my fellow Americans would wake up and see both parties need to be reset and a 3rd needs to be added. The two parties work to divide us so were too busy fighting each other to see all their scummy illegal dealing and don't question when they violate our constitution

[@dalaw6600]

My grandfather Marshal Wilson was part of this group. Really proud to be his grandson. He told me stories of painting there faces black and sneaking into German camps killing soldiers and leaving signs hanging around their neck in German saying the worst is yet to come. My grandma still has the knife he killed some of those Germans with

[@verbotn]

Those V-42 stiletto's are quite the collectors items & fetch a pretty high price these days. I sent an email to one of my cousins to mention that a local military museum was seeking some FSSF kit for a display and I thought it would be cool to have my great uncle get a mention in the display if my cousin was interested in donating any of it

[@lollypop2413]

Can you ask grandad if ever face blackout had so.e dark blue in it.....i was once a medium spirit painter....a soldier had a blue/ black face who insisted on the blue with many red feathers ...he insisyed the red feathers were vip. He had a green beret or helmet slung low over his face

[@dalaw6600]

@@lollypop2413 my grandfather passed away 2 days before the FSSF was awarded the Congress Medal.

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

Marshall Alvin Wilson..Midland On. If so he was with 6-3

[@dalaw6600]

@@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUSthanks

[@aldunham8960]

I had the great honour to know 2 of these Canadian Veterans. Both had a quiet personality and you would never know what they did in their early days. After doing some listening and reading, I was in awe them but they just said, "we did what was needed to do, no more no less". Respect.

[@BoyNamedSue4]

I knew someone who was in this. One time they were so far ahead of their supply that when crossing a field that was being mortared they had to grab the turnips as they flew in the air past them. He said they all had diarrhea the next couple days. But they had to do what they had to do.

[@tinkavandergaarden6746]

LOL

[@EaselAbs]

@Twitter User You don't even have a video you nobody

[@EaselAbs]

This comment was on another video, how did I end up on this video?

[@rickcameron2060]

I had the honour of participating in the celebrations of the 40th anniversary of the formation of the Force. Held in Petawawa On in 82, I was then part of the Canadian Special Service Force, 2nd Regiment of the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery (RCHA). Our Brigade had its origins from the FSSF. To sit and talk to these men was something I have cherished every day of my life.Ubique! VVV

[@Greylocks]

I had the honour of meeting one of them when I worked at the Canadian War Museum. You would never have known that this small elderly man, barely 5'4", was a commando. Until of course you could encourage him to talk about the past. I do not remember how old he was at the time, but when he talked he got the '1000 yard stare' that is hard to describe properly. You could tell that his memories had brought back the training to the surface. This very gentle man remained calm and collected, but his brain had switched to battle-ready mode. Everything he was seeing, including me, was instantly classified as hostile or not. I'm glad I was in the Not category. Even at his advanced age I am certain he could have ended almost anyone with anything. They were trained to think differently, to consider solutions that were outside the box, and to be totally efficient about it. They were also trained to completely avoid collateral innocent damage. You never knew (officially) where and when they were deployed. Many were Canadians. They live on in the special forces of many countries. To this day, the special units are very secretive and extremely efficient. When I worked at National Defence I was in touch with those units constantly but even us did not know exactly where they were deployed. The only status their unit had was 'at base' or 'deployed' in our systems. We were in contact with the US forces too, so this applies to US units as well. It was fascinating to talk with people who were in charge of situations that one day all of you will read about. Of course we had a really good idea where the special units were, and what they were doing, but to this day I respect my Clearance and will not talk. I owe them that much respect, all of us owe them more than we'll ever know. For now I will just be honoured to have known a little bit more than most.

[@mustangmanmustangman4596]

When we're u employed at DND? I was soldier than civil between late 80s to early 1990s.

[@Greylocks]

@@mustangmanmustangman4596 I was a civilian contractor in IT, I got posted at various locations around the Ottawa area. Mostly in the 2000's. Had other Fed jobs before. The War Museum was a contract as a library tech. One of my many hats.

[@robertmckee4074]

A small detail needs to be pointed out. Canada didn't adapt our current national flag (shown in this video) until 1964. During WW1, WW2, and Korea, our forces fought under the Red Ensign. Thank you though for this informative video; it's much appreciated.

[@micahhenningofficial]

Thank you for sharing this. My grandfather was part of The Devil’s Brigade. The recognition/education for those troops is appreciated.

[@Alpha0727]

It took the German’s two hours to retreat. I am surprised they stayed that long. I probably would have ran upon discovering 600 “crazed” enemy soldiers who had just scaled a 1,000 foot cliff-face in the dead of night in the middle of a snowstorm.

[@olefella7561]

The fact that we get free short documentaries on KZbin by The Infographics Show is truly a gift. 👍 👍 👍

[@luckithelizard322]

moral of the story, if you really want to fight a war, hire a lumberjack or a few hunters!

[@selohcin]

When I was in army basic training, the Drill Sergeants specifically warned that those who are used to hunting animals often suffer from subpar accuracy when it comes to human targets and have to be trained out of the instinctual shooting habits that previously served them well when they become soldiers.

[@aroperator3998]

@@selohcin Did they say why this happens to them? Also, would like to know how does one correct this?

[@user-cn4og8dr2t]

@@aroperator3998I mean u are shooting at something that runs away not fighting so might be different no?

[@asdrubaelvect8038]

@@user-cn4og8dr2t I invite you to go moose hunting

[@greencertifiedweb]

@@asdrubaelvect8038 Well said! And bear, especially grizzly!

[@Existntlangst]

I was honored to serve in the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), the descendent of the 1st Special Service Force. It was truly an honor to see the results of this joint US/Canadian unit.

[@leguichettravel1599]

I think its noadays call them "Delta Force"

[@nate1491]

@@leguichettravel1599 there is still a 1st SFG

[@dallasyap3064]

@@leguichettravel1599 Delta Force has nothing to do with 1st SSF.

[@Mikeyfromtheblock1]

@@dallasyap3064 delta farce was a fun movie

[@dallasyap3064]

@@Mikeyfromtheblock1 that I agree

[@leadurant5583]

In Sussex where I live there was lots of Canadian bases from both wars.I lived in one of them for 10 years ( converted barn). and there’s still alot of memorials to the brave Canadian soldiers, In Britain we have total respect for them with no hesitation they were there for us 🇨🇦 🇬🇧

[@leadurant5583]

@Daniel the Maniel total respect for them as well, but don’t forget American soldiers didn’t get into ww1 until the last 6 months in a fighting capacity, and ww2 late again after Germany declared war on them after Pearl harbour. The Canadians stood fast right from the start in both wars and the numbers of dead in the first war was unbelievable for us , every family knew death . Incredible what Canada did with us and never ask for any money. But as I say we totally respect everyone that helped . I was in Torquay on the weekend and there is a big memorial to your soldiers that were killed in a training exercise when a German boat spotted them climbing up a Devon beach cliff before the Normandy landings. America is an amazing country and we are great full to have you both as friends 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇬🇧

[@lucasliang8579]

@@leadurant5583 thas cap everyone knows america was early to all wars and that how they won ww8

[@gregpost3320]

@@lucasliang8579 False. Learn your history.

[@lucasliang8579]

@@gregpost3320 its a joke

[@brycewalker3726]

@@leadurant5583 Practically speaking, the United States wasn’t even that late to WW2, we entered around the same time as the Russians. You also forget that there was an entire year called the “phony war” because nothing was really happening.

[@someidiotacrossthestreet5188]

Fun fact: you’ve probably been doing push-ups wrong, in school they taught to you to put your head facing down. But the correct way is to put your head up and let your torso touch the ground

[@rabies6418]

Touch*

[@redacted6169]

@Instagram User Ok random really annoying bot

[@ajlukelepuke]

@Instagram User sure, Instagram Loser

[@shanebraaten9553]

You're Correct, that's how We Had to do it in Basic Training..

[@yukonfarnsworth1688]

It certainly does look delicious

[@antonsamuelsson1317]

My great-grandfather was a swedish soldier that worked together with the Norwegian resistance and helped give the info of Tirpitz in 1942 so it wouldn't leave the Port.

[@Michels1]

When Canadian and American brothers join forces, nothing can stop them.

[@kevinkchao8]

Tell that to North Korea, and China.

[@hackman669]

@@kevinkchao8 China is a different beast.

[@darth4office82]

Maple syrup + Big Mac: Sum dudes that shoot gun and climb roc in war

[@vannjunkin8041]

When and If that's the case might as well sprinkle in Australia and UK

[@brycewalker3726]

@@kevinkchao8 North Korea was curb stomped and entire Chinese divisions were slaughtered during the a Korean War. I think we’re fine

[@boarzwid1002]

I met one he was coming back from renunion going back to Canada he was in his 90s and in better shape than most 50 year old s it was a honor to shake his hand

[@ToXiCTouCH23]

Thanks for doing this video! Growing up, I got to hear lots of stories about my great great uncle who served in the Devils Brigade, and it’s always nice to see attention brought to this special forces that not a lot of people have heard about.

[@swordofmanticore1253]

I met some of these vets in Helena Montana back in 86. Myself being a Canadian vet, I also received my American jump wings while I was there when I was in the service.

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

So you were with the SSF.. .you were in Pet

[@ryanhicks632]

My grandfather was part of the devil's brigade! He was and always will be my hero!

[@christopherconrad4156]

My father taught school with a member of the devils brigade. One of the calmest nicest men you would ever meet.

[@thenonsensegamer7810]

Loving the WW2 videos! Keep up the great work!

[@shyguysuniverse]

I agree

[@tetlow2]

@Instagram User no it's not

[@thenonsensegamer7810]

@Instagram User Then why are you here?

[@shyguysuniverse]

@@thenonsensegamer7810 I subbed to your channel by the way you have a very good channel

[@thenonsensegamer7810]

@@shyguysuniverse Thank you man! I'll sub to you now xd.

[@andrewmckay9249]

I’m really glad you’re doing a video on them! A few years ago I had the chance to speak w one of the members, Charlie Mann. He lived in my town until he passed away a couple years ago

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

Charlie was a good man. I was with him in Ottawa for installment of the congressional medal in the war museum. Invite only

[@Randomyoutubecommenter]

Read a story the other day on how this girls grandpa that was 5’6 and 60 years old beat up some teenagers that went on to his property to steal his tool box while he was working on his car, they were both bigger than him and younger so you’d of assumed they would’ve beat up the old man, little did they know before he warned them not to mess with him that the old man that would end up giving them trauma and nearly ending them bare handed, was part of the devils brigade.

[@Sgt_Long_Dong]

My great grandfather (Canadian) was in the devil’s brigade during the battle of Monte Cassino. He ended up giving my grandmother a Czech VZ. 24 CSZ G Bayonet (essentially a Czech K98k bayonet) I never met him, he died in Italy and was buried there at monte casino, but I would’ve liked to talk to him.

[@michaelmacintyre6996]

I think we should give a shout out to Pat O’Neill. The man took hand to hand combat to another level. Das dicke Ende kommt noch.

[@brodymann21]

My Great Grandfather Charles Mann served with the Black Devils brigade during World War Two. He died in 2017 but lived a full life. After he served he was the mayor of Kincardine, Ontario and he revived the congressional gold medal for his actions. A strong person with a big heart.

[@alhaskell242]

I worked with Charles at Douglas Point Nuclear plant,indeed a strong person with a huge heart.

[@palmergriffiths1952]

My Grandfather was a member of this unit. His name was Palmer O Griffiths HQ Det 1st Rgt

[@gangstaflamingo]

My uncle was an actual m29 weasel vehicle. He told me about the bravery of these soldiers

[@KevinRay_man]

That calling card that they'd leave has got to be one of the most badass, scary and downright awesome things that I've ever heard of. Respect.

[@BradFHicks]

Thanks for making this infographic. My grandfather trained and commanded the FSSF. Pretty cool to see this!

[@jamesreno4962]

Fun fact: The Red USA Canada Patch is used by CSOR (Canadian Special Operations Regiment) on their uniforms

[@Thomas-ORaghaill]

And the US Army SF uses the arrowhead and bayonet!

[@urfiismyfriend1362]

Never been more hyped to see a video, my great grandpa was in the devils brigade , some of the baddest men to ever live.

[@hownoble6404]

even by "modern standards" lol, training back then was alot harder than it is now. Not all things get better as they get more modernized.

[@katemaloney4296]

The Army: WANTED! Outstanding men who can mountain-climb and ski, needed for an undercover mission in Europe. Training will take place in Montana. Kid: I dunno. Montana . . . ? The Army: You also get to shoot your fill of Nazis. Kid: Where do I sign?!

[@usa5893]

@Instagram User bruh

[@chip___chip1445]

@Instagram User no

[@krungsoulpogger9875]

@Instagram User bruh

[@yukonfarnsworth1688]

Casabruhnobruh

[@GaryCameron]

The Canadian flag at the time was the red ensign. The modern flag wasn't adapted until 1965.

[@kermit8619]

My uncle served in the devil's brigade . He never wanted to talk about the awful things he saw ( Or did ) .

[@joelthomas6350]

Can we get a Band of Brothers/The Pacific/Masters of Air style show about these men? Tom Hanks, MAKE THIS HAPPEN!

[@xonox_868]

@@RichardM333 The Only movie needed Period

[@Rob-157]

My neighbor nextdoor to us when I was a kid was in the devils brigade. His name was Rex Huggins 2 company 1 regiment and was injured by shrapnel from a mortar round. He said that two cold, scared and tired german prisoners were tasked with carrying him down the mountain on a stretcher. He said one of the germans lost his grip causing his stretcher with him on it to fall to the ground. One of the Americans with them told the German if that happened again he was a dead man. Sure enough the prisoner dropped it again and the American shot him on the spot. Rex said he felt kinda bad for the German who was weary from the conditions and battle. My dad asked if he knew what became of the American who shot the German and Rex said he heard later that the guy ended up taking a direct hit from a mortar or something and all they recovered of him were pices of his uniform and body. Rex and his wife were great neighbors and would often let us kids swim in their pool during the summer. I remember the big scar he had on his knee and shin but didn't know then what it was from. He was a classy guy and always seemed to be upbeat. God bless him and all of those who serve our country past present and future. 👍🇺🇸

[@charlesjmouse]

2:12 "The FFSF training was brutal. Within 48 hours of their 'arrival' in Hannah Montana, chosen for her difficult terrain, FFSF recruits would earn their parachutist's wings." A girl with a reputation it seems, pretty brutal!

[@jacobmccandles1767]

Helena, not Hannah, darn the auto correct (I'm there now). Also, we locals prefer to hunt around here as the terrain, while mountainous, is not brutal like the Rockies.

[@jasonkelsey3441]

My Mother's uncle was a black Devil. He passed away last year. He shared several war stories with me.

[@Blank-41]

Ah yes, the good ol bayonet sparring.

[@benyammiinn]

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[@Blank-41]

@Instagram User If they're trash you must be the dumpster fire.

[@Goofbird76]

@Instagram User if they are trash you must be taco bell after it comes out

[@markaxworthy2508]

The Germans can't have been that terrified. They held the SSF up in the French Alps for several months at the end of 1944 using second line formations. They were called the "Devil's Brigade" because they blacked up at night? Who didn't? This was a highly trained unit that achieved comparitively little during its existence, probably through misdeployment on conventional operations.

[@XxWoWglitchesxX]

So I actually served with what this unit became to be, I always "heard" about the history of this while being in the unit but I never really grasped it until now. Every year Dec 5th is menton week and we do an airborne jump with the Canadians, and some times other forces as well. But the Canadians are always there. I never understood mention week until this video. I got a hoodie from that week too that literally says black devils and has the USA Canada spear head logo on it. Really glad I watched this video, definetly looking at that hoodie alot different now.

[@sporperino]

@Twitter User you have worse inteligence and conversational skills than a brick

[@f1shyspace]

Cap

[@goodfunds2319]

Thank you for your service.

[@wombatwilly1002]

@Twitter User What's your content,how to march downtown when offended by a Dr. Seuss book?

[@johnwhite8535]

The movie "the Devil's Brigade" is like a lot of supposedly biographical films, a complete fiction.

[@freem7618]

Who knew freedom and maple syrup can be a deadly combination??

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

You should look up the Canadians combat history in WW1 they were fierce back then . As were the Hellcats... a German title for Black American regiments who fought with French and allied units in WW1 because of the strict segregation in the US forces of the time.

[@mikeholland1031]

Kind of insulting

[@yokeru5738]

@@mikeholland1031 not really

[@NBeaver-bx4yl]

They are also the direct descendant of the canadian special operations regiment.

[@smilitarypolice]

my great grandfather served with the devils brigade

[@michaelmacintyre9643]

One should research Tommy Prince, not just his time with the FSSF, but also what he accomplished in Korea. If ever the term “silent, but deadly” was used to describe a soldier……

[@brodiecaleb3106]

Aboriginals never or would get recognition, ask your self why

[@gamermatty7809]

These men were a different breed, hats off

[@darth4office82]

Maple Syrup + Big Mac : stronk men that fight war

[@NamorVendetta]

Real warriors! God bless your legacy!

[@mvtv-montanavigilantetv5976]

Until last summer's move, I had a part-time job at Fort William Henry Harrison (right outside Helena and a zip code of their own but who knows where THAT is?). Still a vital training base and proud to see the Devil's Brigade logo in floor mosaics, see the old barracks as well as watching Chinook and other helo training. Outstanding base and people.

[@seanphilfrancisaying2621]

Sounds like the Mission in Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond

[@pokefan-ix7sh]

The 1st Special Service Force was an elite American-Canadian commando unit in World War II, under the command of the United States Fifth Army. The unit was organized in 1942 and trained at Fort William Henry Harrison near Helena, Montana in the United States. The Force served in the Aleutian Islands, and fought in Italy, and southern France before being disbanded in December 1944. The modern American and Canadian special operations forces trace their heritage to this unit. In 2013, the United States Congress passed a bill to award the 1st Special Service Force the Congressional Gold Medal

[@quentinmichel7581]

Error: the FSSF would be the direct ANCESTOR of the Special Forces, NOT their direct descendant. You had it backwards.

[@derekbates4316]

Loved the movie. Fun fact: the actor who played Uncle Ben in Spiderman was a lead actor in the film.

[@derekbates4316]

@Twitter User congratulations.

[@derekbates4316]

@Twitter User Oh, I'm sure this is trash.

[@m1t2a1]

My favourite part of the movie is The Devil's Brigade - The Canadians Arrive

[@mickyeboah658]

Loving this

[@god1632]

The nazis didnt

[@TheDuke2007]

@Instagram User shut up bot

[@thatvaultgirl1018]

The trek to LA Difensa is nothing compared to what my parents say they use to have to walk through to get to school everyday.

[@oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164]

Mine as well. In a blizzard, 20 below, uphill, through "the bad neighborhood", holes in their shoes and carrying their lunch.

[@wombatwilly1002]

And back home..:)

[@davejohnston3037]

This is incredible. I’ve never heard of this, but am glad to have now.

[@CrimsonRaven51]

You never saw the movie “The Devil’s Brigade “? Starring William Holden, Vince Edwards,and other well known stars. My favorite movie.

[@jamescross6109]

@@CrimsonRaven51 just watched it last week. Hadn’t seen it in years

[@austinwalker2000]

@@CrimsonRaven51 I need to check it out

[@sierradenali3270]

@@CrimsonRaven51 The movie is a Hollywood version.

[@CrimsonRaven51]

@@sierradenali3270 Most movies are a Hollywood version. They call it artistic license. Gives them the green light to play with the truth a bit to make the story more interesting. Okay 👍

[@tylercassidy9426]

RIP Eugene Forward, My Great Granddad, Truly Remarkle Man

[@wills2140]

Ahh, yes. The "assault" on to Rome, one of Gen. Mark Clark's several follies. The FSSF suffered 71 % casualties for an objective most commanders thought could have easily been bypassed. What a waste of life.

[@slickdewmaster]

You know you messed up as a country when even Canada goes to war against you heh

[@patrickmarsh2538]

Back when Canada and America worked together.

[@markwoods4574]

Don’t forget the Devils Brigade was based on the British Commandos of WW2 whom the American Rangers were also based on, my late grandfather was in 1 Commando, raids on Norway , Germany, Holland , France, Italy Greece and the Greece Islands wherever the Nazi’s where the Commandos went, the British Commandos trained the Norwegian Commandos as well as other occupied countries throughout Europe as well as a Jewish commando unit who didn’t take any prisoners!!!!!!!

[@cameronjodoin309]

The Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) still carries many traditions from the FSSF, such as a similar tan uniform for parade, and their emblem being a red spearhead with a dagger inside. It is known as the son of the FSSF.

[@lappos666]

@Twitter User LOL yeah ok Twitter user, go back in your hole.

[@ThatSmallFry27]

@Twitter User Go back to controversy Twitter

[@MisterNi]

In the US, Delta uses the same unit patch.

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

They carry all the traditions..battle flag..they even changed the dress uniform to represent the old uniform..my bros wear it with pride. Each member who leaves is gifted with the V42 Case remake of the original

[@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS]

Yes, their cap badge has the V42 in it..but the Spearhead patch worn on shoulder does not have V42 in it or USA Canada inside it. It is just Red Spearhead. Now members do purchase the old FSSF patch to wear to show respect..

[@mscottdowning9682]

The technical name for the unit was The First American Canadian Special Forces Unit. The Allies in the ETO called them the Black Devils, The Germans named them Der Devil's Brigada. The first American troops came from stockades. The Canadians sent their finest infantry.

[@TheCCBoi]

Their name was: 1st Special Service Forces (service services in the military general means janitorial work - it was a joke and a means to hide their actual mission). No one really used the term special forces back then. The term special forces wasn’t used until 1952 with the creation of US Army Special Forces (they’re the first to coin the term special forces and the first to used the term operator in the world).

[@andrewhammel5714]

Towards the end he said "The FSSF was the direct descendant of modern special forces". It was the direct "ancestor", or "parent". Not "descendant". Special Forces are their "direct descendent".

[@DonMeaker]

General Fredricks, after seeing what the leavening of the highly proficient Canadians did for the Americans, sought to do the same thing in Greece, using American men and materiel to improve the fighting power of Greeks against communists. It worked there too. General Fredricks retired with 8 Purple Heart medals.

[@cohee100]

There was lot of disinformation (I am being kind) in this video. graphics were horrible. No beards ever allowed. Patches are worn on the left sleeve and there were not three regiments as repeated several times. Three regiments would be over 10,000 men. Max strength of this unit was 1,400 men. The video is not informational or historically correct.

[@ionwebs1907]

The table of organization of the FSSF did not follow US army practice.This was a deliberate deception to convince the Germans that the Force was much larger than it really was. Frederick developed the first Table of Organization for the FSSF, what the modern Army calls a Table of Organization and Equipment. The combat force was to be made up of three regiments. Each regiment was led by a lieutenant colonel and 32 officers and boasted a force of 385 men. The regiments were divided into two battalions with three companies in each battalion and three platoons in each company. The platoon was then broken up into two sections. In a departure from the Army’s normal organizational procedure, he established a separate Service Battalion to support the combat regiments. This allowed the combat units to focus on training while the Service Battalion handled work details, maintenance, administration, food services, etc. The men of the Service Battalion received high level infantry and physical training and the parachute riggers had airborne training. None however, had the advanced mountaineering, demolition and weapons skills training of the combat units. Combat units were far more heavily armed with automatic weapons than regular divisional troops.

[@adontebenedict1239]

My Great Great uncle (Sgt edgar stewart fines) was apart of the Canadian Special Service Battalion R.C.I.C. its crazy to think the things he experienced.

[@HunterTN]

The Black Devil Brigade by Joseph Springer is a good book about the unit if you want to learn more. A lot of first person accounts of the fighting from the men who were there.

[@blakebeaton5821]

That book is how I learned about my great great grand uncle who served in the unit. Reading about his death in combat from his unit member's point of view was absolutely surreal.

[@P0rpale]

What I love about this channel is: the way they walk, that they don’t need to reload if they have a gun, and the way they speak

[@logannixon231]

My great uncle was part of the devils brigade have his bayonet as well

[@ronnyrono782]

I was a draftee 1969 to 1971. Army. Honorable discharge. I'm an old man now. The wars never end. It's one after another after another.There seems to be something fundamentally wrong with us. Are there forces at work that we are unaware of? It almost seems supernatural to me.

[@victorjantes9017]

POV what your sister exp pains to you while watching cartoons

[@FAtE_454]

8:36 100% accurate depiction of how naval battles are won

[@CitrusPeppercorn]

Ah yes the special forces force.

[@bradjames6748]

They were terrified of the Canadian army in general, the germans stated after the war how they watched the Canadian military closely as they were usually in the vanguard of all the penetrating attacks

[@PC58214]

This was probably because of their reputation in WW1 as Shock Troops or as the Germans called them Storm Troops. In WW1 the tactic of raiding German trenches at night was used by the Canadians to collect intel and instill fear in the German troops. It looks like this tactic was used in WW2 by the Devil's Brigade.