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The Devil's Brigade is a 1968 American DeLuxe Color war film filmed in Panavision, based on the 1966 book of the same name co-written by American novelist and historian Robert H. Adleman and Col. George Walton, a member of the brigade.
A US Army colonel forms a commando unit from Canadian troops and US misfits for a dangerous mission in Italy. Based on a true story, the film stars William Holden, Cliff Robertson and Vince Edwards.
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- Action, Drama, War
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- 1968-08-02
The Devil’s Brigade, which inflicted an estimated 12,000 casualties on enemy forces and took 7,000 prisoners during the war, gave rise to the U.S. Special Forces. The legendary unit’s exploits were later dramatized in a 1968 film, The Devil’s Brigade. Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, it starred William Holden as Colonel Frederick and Cliff ...
The Devil's Brigade by Robert H. Adleman & George H. Walton is an autobiography and historical reference for the First Special Service Force. The Marvel Comics character Wolverine claimed several times that he was a member of the Devil's Brigade during the war — being Canadian-born during the last years of Queen Victoria's reign, it fits.
The Devil's Brigade, Devil's Brigade, or Devils Brigade may refer to: The Devil's Brigade, a nickname for the First Special Service Force, a joint Canadian–US commando unit that formed during World War II. The Devil's Brigade (film), a 1968 film about the First Special Service Force.
Dec 16, 2022 · The various Special Forces groups of the Second World War played a major role in the evolution of elite units in the decades to follow. This is particularly true of the First Special Service Force (1SSF) – also known as the “Devil’s Brigade” – who operated in the European Theater between 1942-44.
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1968 · 2 hr 13 min. TV-MA. Action · Drama · War. In this true WWII story, an American colonel creates the First Special Service Force from a group of misfits. A dangerous mission soon awaits. Subtitles: English. Starring: William Holden Cliff Robertson Vince Edwards. Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen.
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