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

2 жыл бұрын

@Twitter User go make a sandwich

@rhyshj5456

2 жыл бұрын

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

@JonathanS995

2 жыл бұрын

@Twitter User What content champ

@drinkyxcy6622

2 жыл бұрын

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

@boredinternetuser2973

2 жыл бұрын

@@honignoname98 what did he say

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@theglaze8927

2 жыл бұрын

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

@theglaze8927

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

Ur great uncle legitimately helped save the world. 👍

@tresfreaker

2 жыл бұрын

​@@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'.

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

@thelonelyduck2823

2 жыл бұрын

Someone report the other comments

@MisterNi

2 жыл бұрын

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

@dallasyap3064

2 жыл бұрын

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

@MisterNi

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

@@MisterNi ok point noted

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

@jeremyj5932

Жыл бұрын

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

11 ай бұрын

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

7 ай бұрын

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

@TheHk1966

7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@georgesakellaropoulos8162

5 ай бұрын

Juno beach was almost as bad as Omaha.

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

@bl00dlikewayne

2 жыл бұрын

thats when the dead men come marching again

@bl00dlikewayne

2 жыл бұрын

@Instagram User weird flex but okay

@crashouttcartel

2 жыл бұрын

@@bl00dlikewayne its a bot

@Carvessan

2 жыл бұрын

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

@thrash208

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@diannewarren566

Жыл бұрын

Haha , awesome - "eh" 🇨🇦

@abouttime5000

5 сағат бұрын

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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@Star-um9cz

3 ай бұрын

Rest in peace, Mr. Reynolds! ❤️🫡

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@williamwhitney5266

2 жыл бұрын

Honor and Respect to your Grandfather One of the Lucky Devils

@kellymccann1193

Жыл бұрын

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

@palmergriffiths1952

Жыл бұрын

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

@Star-um9cz

3 ай бұрын

❤️

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

2 ай бұрын

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!

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@friendlycanadianhalfbreed13.5

2 жыл бұрын

@@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS that is truly awesome aho

@kevvoo1967

2 жыл бұрын

He was not the most decorated?

@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS

2 жыл бұрын

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

@robbpowell194

2 жыл бұрын

He was next level

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

11 ай бұрын

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

2 ай бұрын

Both are trained by the British Commandos etc

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

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome film my dads favourite war movie.

@superdrew8564

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

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

@brodiecaleb3106

Жыл бұрын

Just Canadians🤷🏽‍♂️

@diannewarren566

Жыл бұрын

UK ?

@bluejaysfan965

Жыл бұрын

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

@langbo9999

4 ай бұрын

Brothers of the free.

@Hew.Jarsol

2 ай бұрын

The FSSF are copies of the Commandos

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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@Star-um9cz

3 ай бұрын

🫡❤️

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

@brianstabile165

2 жыл бұрын

People from Alaska didn’t need any

@yukonfarnsworth1688

2 жыл бұрын

@@brianstabile165 i reported him for child abuse.

@brianstabile165

2 жыл бұрын

@@yukonfarnsworth1688 good one

@Guyfromquebec

2 жыл бұрын

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

@hapyphish

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

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

2 жыл бұрын

Id like to know aswell

@socksboii3848

2 жыл бұрын

Tell us brother

@samuelthomas3784

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

23 күн бұрын

He was a giga chad

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

@shrapnelzs

2 жыл бұрын

I agree , first I have ever heard of this

@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@tameflames

2 жыл бұрын

@@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS cap

@fucker1714

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@precisionpigeon9341

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

canda and merca heheh ermy

@wastelandstalker2226

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

7 ай бұрын

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

@mustangmanmustangman4596

4 ай бұрын

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

@mustangmanmustangman4596

4 ай бұрын

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!

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

2 жыл бұрын

U fine

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

@selohcin

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@user-cn4og8dr2t

2 жыл бұрын

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

@asdrubaelvect8038

2 жыл бұрын

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

@greencertifiedweb

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUS

4 ай бұрын

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

@dalaw6600

4 ай бұрын

@@FIORGOBASAUDEAMUSthanks

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

2 жыл бұрын

LOL

@f-ckmyr0fil655

2 жыл бұрын

of red velvet, which suited her 🤔😗😆😀

@f-ckmyr0fil655

2 жыл бұрын

and do not run off the path☠️💀👺👹👿😈☻

@EaselAbs

2 жыл бұрын

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

@EaselAbs

2 жыл бұрын

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

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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

@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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@gregpost3320

2 жыл бұрын

@@lucasliang8579 False. Learn your history.

@lucasliang8579

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregpost3320 its a joke

@brycewalker3726

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

I think its noadays call them "Delta Force"

@nate1491

2 жыл бұрын

@@leguichettravel1599 there is still a 1st SFG

@dallasyap3064

2 жыл бұрын

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

@Mikeyfromtheblock1

2 жыл бұрын

@@dallasyap3064 delta farce was a fun movie

@dallasyap3064

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mikeyfromtheblock1 that I agree

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.

Loving the WW2 videos! Keep up the great work!

@shyguysuniverse_Yt

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@tetlow2

2 жыл бұрын

@Instagram User no it's not

@thenonsensegamer7810

2 жыл бұрын

@Instagram User Then why are you here?

@shyguysuniverse_Yt

2 жыл бұрын

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

@thenonsensegamer7810

2 жыл бұрын

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

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.

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

4 ай бұрын

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

@Greylocks

4 ай бұрын

@@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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

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!

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@kevinkchao8

2 жыл бұрын

Tell that to North Korea, and China.

@hackman669

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinkchao8 China is a different beast.

@darth4office82

2 жыл бұрын

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

@vannjunkin8041

2 жыл бұрын

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

@brycewalker3726

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

Touch*

@redacted6169

2 жыл бұрын

@Instagram User Ok random really annoying bot

@ajlukelepuke

2 жыл бұрын

@Instagram User sure, Instagram Loser

@shanebraaten9553

2 жыл бұрын

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

@yukonfarnsworth1688

2 жыл бұрын

It certainly does look delicious

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.

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

Real warriors! God bless your legacy!

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

@Thomas-ORaghaill

2 жыл бұрын

And the US Army SF uses the arrowhead and bayonet!

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@f1shyspace

2 жыл бұрын

Cap

@goodfunds2319

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service.

@wombatwilly1002

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@xonox_868

Жыл бұрын

@@RichardM333 The Only movie needed Period

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.

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.

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

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.

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

@CrimsonRaven51

2 жыл бұрын

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

@jamescross6109

2 жыл бұрын

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

@austinwalker2000

2 жыл бұрын

@@CrimsonRaven51 I need to check it out

@sierradenali3270

2 жыл бұрын

@@CrimsonRaven51 The movie is a Hollywood version.

@CrimsonRaven51

2 жыл бұрын

@@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 👍

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

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

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

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

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.

Loving this

@god1632

2 жыл бұрын

The nazis didnt

@TheDuke2007

2 жыл бұрын

@Instagram User shut up bot

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

The infographics show is great for explaining things...thanks!

These men were a different breed, hats off

@darth4office82

2 жыл бұрын

Maple Syrup + Big Mac : stronk men that fight war

my great grandfather served with the devils brigade

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

Жыл бұрын

Aboriginals never or would get recognition, ask your self why

Great document. Thanks.

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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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.

Ah yes, the good ol bayonet sparring.

@benyammiinn

2 жыл бұрын

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@Blank-41

2 жыл бұрын

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

@Goofbird76

2 жыл бұрын

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

Keep up the good work infographics show.

I love this one, always interesting to hear new things about the war. I'll remember to show some well deserved respect on the 5th of December 👍

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

@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

Kind of insulting

@yokeru5738

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeholland1031 not really

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

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

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.

I love this channel man

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@wombatwilly1002

2 жыл бұрын

And back home..:)

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

hello, i really lloved thst you made a video about norway, that makes me really happy becuse i am fom norway. and most the time english and american youtubers sadly doesnt make videos about norway, but im glad you did :). greetings from norway

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

4 ай бұрын

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.

Hi Infographics!

4:26 The description of the trek to La Difensa sounds like my Uncle's recounting of his daily trip to school. Jokes aside, these were some tough hombres.

The channel has evolved so much!

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

@derekbates4316

2 жыл бұрын

@Twitter User congratulations.

@derekbates4316

2 жыл бұрын

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

I'm, Such a. fan of history and the infographics show make it even more fun to watch and learn about history But may I request the history of the Philippines? Thank you and have a great day

@funkst2016

2 жыл бұрын

monkey :))

@KIM-JONG-UN-84

2 жыл бұрын

Whats it like being a Anime person

@Zherlus

2 жыл бұрын

@@KIM-JONG-UN-84 Depressing

@Zherlus

2 жыл бұрын

@@KIM-JONG-UN-84 But, uh, It allows you to become edgy so uh yeah dat's cool lol

@nethercrocodile5859

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder what's like being Zero Two lol

Very interesting and it was made in to a good war film I actually watched at the weekend with William Holden as the officer in charge.

I've learned so many things from this channel

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

2 ай бұрын

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.

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

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

6 ай бұрын

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

Fantastic documentary.

POV what your sister exp pains to you while watching cartoons

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

Another great video mate

I don’t know what it is but the voice is just perfect for these videos. Literally have no idea why but it’s just nice

Ah yes the special forces force.

I wonder how long it takes to make these types of videos since you upload alot.

@yukonfarnsworth1688

2 жыл бұрын

@Instagram User if its better you sure dont seem content.

@milkshake4314

2 жыл бұрын

@Instagram User get lost kid

Thank you for posting your informative videos

@HECKAKYH-ADEKBATEH

2 жыл бұрын

Its pure garbage, do you own research - specifically read Soviet sources, not these history rewrites.

Brave Men One and All Love and Blessings to all those in this task force that is not mentioned near enough..x