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The First special Service Force was the first combined American/Canadian unit of WW2. They earned the nicknames "The Black Devils" and "The Devil's Brigade" from their elite skillsets and high kill rates. This film follows veterans of this infamous unit as they retrace their steps around the battlefields of Europe. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

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Were The Black Devils The Best Allied Unit Of WW2?
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Society
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56 minutes
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English
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War Stories

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