A perfect hell: the true story of the Black Devils, forefathers of the special forces /
John Nadler
- New York : Ballantine Books , 2007
- 367 p. : [8] leaves of plates
The Black Devils was the nickname given by German troops to the special forces of the Allies that fought in the Italian campaign of the Second World War. Developed from a joint British American idea, with men drawn from Canada and the USA, these special troops quickly established a fearsome reputation. Although they suffered heavy losses themselves their impact on the enemy was enormously greater. This book tells the story of their formation, training, and actions in Italy.