The Supercommandos: First Special Service Force, 1942- ...1944, An Illustrated History (Hardcover) Start Price USD 9.99 Current Price USD 45.00 Time Left - Bid Count 13 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 14, 2008 End Time Friday, November 21, 2008 Location Federal Way, WA See more about 'The Supercommandos: First Special Service Force, 1942-' Description The Supercommandos: First Special Service Force, 1942-1944 An Illustrated History (Hardcover) by Robert Todd Ross (Author)   Product Description: Vigorous training, hazardous duty. These were the words that lured prospective volunteers to the First Special Service Force, and that promised, for those who measured up, the chance of getting into the war quickly. Unique during World War II, the First Special Service Force evolved as the amalgam of two Armies, Canadian and American, and the men who filled its ranks were among the hand-picked best from throughout North America. This book chronicles the organization, training, and combat operations of the First Special Service Force during its brief but exhilarating history. Accompanying the broad text are nearly 400 black and white images, most unpublished, including a photo-essay by renowned combat photographer, Robert Capa. As well, there are more than forty extraordinary full-color wartime images of the Force both in training and in the combat zone. Beautifully rendered full-color maps, highly detailed Order of Battle graphics, charts, and numerous facsimiles of noteworthy original Force documents are also included. Completing this volume are over eighty full-color images of exceptionally rare, authentic First Special Service Force uniforms, insignia, weapons and equipment. The Supercommandos offers an unparalleled view of one of the worlds all-time military elites, and will prove to be an invaluable resource for any collector, reenactor, veteran, or historian. The cover jacket has milar protector. Book shows shelf wear with some corner bumping but in very good condition overall. Book ships via USPS media-mail to domestic U.S. buyers and in cardboard container. Book is in very good condition.  An outstanding value if you consider its typical asking price, plus FREE SHIPPING and FREE USPS TRACKING for domestic shipping. I can combine items for International buyers. Thanks for looking and Good Luck! Product Details:     * Hardcover: 256 pages     * Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (January 1, 2000)     * Language: English     * ISBN-10: 0764311719     * ISBN-13: 978-0764311710     * Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 1.3 inches     * Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds Place a Bid!