I am a Canadian and proud to be!! I served 22 years in the RCAF as a medic and I marched on this tune! Just love it so much! Joined at 17 retired at 39 (sergent) and now I am 74 and you said it "nostalgia" is a big part of it!
im a Canadian also , but once proud to be , now under Trudeau it is no longer the Canada in was born in, back in 1960 , all the FREEDOMS we have lost since i was born , Trudeau most leave Canada today
@@jamesweist8599"All the freedoms"... like what? I haven't lost any freedoms that I've noticed. Tell me about just 3. Maybe I haven't been paying attention but I've never lost my pride in Canada no matter which politician gets voted in at any level these last 50 years.
I don't know about any other Canadian but from the first time I saw this scene and every time after I fell Proud, these are are troops, disciplined, organized, and ready to give the enemy hell.
The Canadian troops and officers were recruited from serving and trained soldier in the Canadian Army, the American only recruited officers from the US Army, the troops were untrained recruits.
@@formereverything4268I think he meant like, "I don't know if any other Canadians think or feel this way, but I feel..." Not actually not knowing any Canadians in WWII. If I'm wrong about that, then I suggest Cpl. Leo Major.
As a Canadian and a Cadet, this really was heart warming, it really showed how disciplined we were, and it also represents us in a good way and it really makes me happy.
As a Canadian this scene represents to me the pride, professionalism, and top notch war fighting capability the Canadian armed forces had during the world wars. Though a small country by population we carried more than our weight, as I’m sure our fellow former-colonies can relate to
The "Devils Brigade" was the First Special Service Force a joint US/Canada special forces unit in WWII. The movie is not terribly historically accurate but as a Canadian I love it!!
Yes, The Devil's Brigade is the name of the movie. The brigade was the first 'modern' army equivalent of the Rangers. It's called the "Devil's Brigade" because that is what the German Army called them. It was a name they earned because they did impossible things.
They were not Rangers, they were special forces. Canada still pays tribute to them today through the name of our tier 1 special forces, Joint Task Force 2 or JTF2
@@5Cdarkwing I didn't say they were Rangers. I said they were the equivalent of them. They were nothing similar to special forces. Special Forces never operate on a brigade level. Their operations are always small unit exercises.
The Devil's Brigade (1968) was a Hollywood attempt at retelling the story of the First Special Service Force from World War Two. The names Devil's Brigade (or more accurately The Black Devils) was given to this joint US-Canada unit by the Germans themselves. Black Devils was a monniker earned for these commandoes painting their faces jet black during night operations. They snuck up on German positions unseen and unheard to kill sentries and take German positions. Canadian military tradition comes chiefly from service in British wars. Canada was a colony that provided manpower for the British army in the Boer War, in India and in many other parts of the British empire. Many Canadian units were formed by descendants of Irish and Scottish immigrants, hence the bagpipes and kilts as part of various unit traditions. Also, traditionally (or infamously) colonial troops were used as Canon fodder or shock troops in place of British troops, spurring much resentment between Canadians and Brits in both World Wars. Despite all that, Canada has a very proud and distinguished record of service in both World War One and Two. Canada earned a reputation of punching far above its weight class, militarily. Canadian soldiers wer willing and able to take on many dirty and dangerous tasks and succeed brilliantly. As for the movie. For comedic effect, the producers decided to contrast the American troops from the Canadians by portarying the Americans as dregs from prisons and army rejects (which they were not) with the spit and pollish, Dudley Do Right Canadians, (which they were not). The First Special Service Force was an elite group comprised of the best and toughest men they could get from both countries. They were trained in skills that were not typical of basic army training. They were espert skiers and operators of winter equipment (like snow mobiles) and trained in mountaineering, diving and sky diving. They were trained to be deployed anywhere in the world and on any terrain. They also received extra training in martial arts. It is mostly agreed that this movie, while fun, is a gross over simplification of what the Special Force was.
An American movie based on a true story about a Special Service force of CommDos made up of Americans and Canadians that had some remarkable achievements in WWII. If I recall the Canadians were kind of a wild and wooly bunch and despite a few set tos between the two groups. They ended up working well together.
Highly suggest looking up Canadian Heritage Minutes. Short videos of various Canadian historic events. I am sure you will like the quality of these videos.
"The Devil's Brigade" (1968) was an American war movie, produced to entertain an American audience. It is formulaic and has more in common with American wild westerns of the era than anything resembling real military history. There's even a barroom brawn in a saloon, complete with Hollywood punches! The Canadians come off pretty well in the film, and are shown as well trained and well disciplined soldiers who take pains to not "disgrace the uniform". The Americans come off as undisciplined misfits who eventually come together into an efficient fighting force. For me, the best scenes are when the Canadian hand-to-hand combat instructor introduces himself by beating up an American bully in the mess hall, and when a Canadian officer knocks an American officer flat on his back during hand-to-hand combat drills --- and realizes the Canadian he'd been picking on could have beaten him up at any time at will.
A Canadian told me that Canada was where the defeated loyalist colonists went after the revolution. With that as a historical basis (and considering the regions with french influence) I can see why they would want to present as having their act together.
The Devil's Brigade spawned a lot of heroic men. Tommy Prince was one of them. He was a member of the First nations and he was and still is the most decorated soldier in Canadian history. He was also one of the few non-Americans to be awarded the Silver Star by the States. His life, after the war, sadly was not the heroic one it should have been. Here is a Canadian Heritage about him. ruclips.net/video/4RrtGg3KnR4/видео.html
There were many First Nations amongst tge Devils Brigade my Uncle was recommended for the Silver star due to his heroics on Mt Mojo. SGT. Eugene Pelletier 3-3. Ojibway
Canadas first war was the Boar War then WW1 1914 to 1918 then WW2 1939 to 1945. WE WHERE IN ALL OF THEM BEFOR THE U.S.A. WE DECLARED WAR ON JAPAN BEFOR THE U.S. DID.
@@TheDylls Well to be fair I'm an American citizen, but I have Canadian and Metis ancestry mixed in with Italian, Greek, German, Scottish, and Irish, so I'm gonna enjoy the pride I feel over Scotland the Brave from multiple angles :D
@@rikk319 NGL, one of the things I was thinking after commenting was "Well, it feels like damn near half of Canada has Scottish ancestry, soooo" 🤣❤️ Edit: Shout-out to an American brother! (It's even possible that I live SOUTH of you! LMAO Think Milwaukee)
@@TheDylls Oh no, I'm closer to Mexico than Canada, but since my father and grandfathers are veterans, I know that in war the US can always count on two countries to always be there beside us: Canada and Australia. In peace Canadians may say "I'm sorry", but in war they show "YOU'RE SORRY!"
Canada has actually never lost a war in her history, during the First World War, Canadian troop were give the nickname "shock troopers " by fellow allied forces
Now I may be wrong, but I had heard that it was the Germans that gave our troops that title back in WW1. Being they (the Germans) were the pioneers of shock-troop warfare. I think Ive read an old letter of a German soldier writing home about the experiences of war, where it was written that whenever they heard Canadians were across no-mans land, they prayed that they weren't sent over the top.
The US has lost a lot of wars, because politicians (and much more sinister people also even though they usually go hand in hand) convince the public to go to war for the interest of the elite making money, so it may be a loss to the people, but the people that started the war got exactly what they planned for (they didn't care about a win) and come out on top even if their side loses. But yes Canadian soldiers were the most feared in WW2 over any other armies because of what they did when others weren't able to. Not huge numbers but the most well trained and brave regiments. Famous saying from one of the highest recognized military personel is that he wants a British Officer, American technology, and Canadian Soldiers to make the perfect army.
I'm Canadian and can make no claim of authority about our military. BUT... while it is true that Canadian discipline and flexibility have allowed some Canadian regiments to accomplish gains where others have failed (Vimy Ridge of WW1 springs to mind, look it up) I seriously doubt that any Canadian regiments made a habit of marching around in kilts. This scene demonstrates an over-used stereotype to me and always make me roll my eyes when I see it. Also let me say that the US military did NOT win either of the "big" wars, WW1 and WW2. The allies did that. The American armies were involved but only contributed to the enemies defeat.
lol... yea when you hear americans talk it's usually we won the war as if no one else was involved only them. Canadians for whatever reason in the 2 world wars had the respect & fear given to them by their enemy for they knew when they faced a Canadian unit they were in for one of the toughest fights for they would take frightening casualties & still hold their ground and stop the enemy assault. that's not to say the US didn't produce some tough units but one of their biggest contributions is the massive amount of material they produced.
There are plenty of Canadian Infantry regiments that wear kilts as part of their uniform - although usually as dress uniform not in the field. They are typically Reserve units that date from the Boer war or WWI. I was part of the Canadian Scottish Regiment when I was younger, as an Infanteer while I was in University. When I joined the regular forces later on as a signalman, I volunteered for the Pipe band in Petawawa Ontario - which was the direct descendant of the band in the First Special Service force in fact. We still wore the crossed arrowheads worn by the FSS originally as our collar dogs.
Calgary Highlanders? The Black Watch in Nova Scotia? I mention those two because I've seen them parade. There have been several highlander regiments in Canadian military history.
We are organized and disciplined and strategic. Fighting is for the battlefield not amongst our fellows Canadians. I am a proud Canadian. Our armed forces might be small but we are mighty!
Part of the reason Canadian soldiers "punch above their weight" is the fact that Canadians as a society emphasize Team Work. Them most popular sports in Canada are team sports- hockey, soft ball, soccer, football, baseball, etc. Also the climate in many parts of Canada males it imperative to work together for survival!
I try to watch that movie every year! Love it! My GrandFather left here in Halifax for four years fighting in Europe as a Canadian Sapper. Cheers mate!
Fun fact, when the unit disbanded, the Canadians were ordered to fall out of formation. The Remaining Americans as a sign of comraderie and respect left the vacaded spots in formation open.
The reality of the joint Canadian -US brigade is that the American were not buffoons but as highly motivated as British Commandos. The unit did do amazing thing during ww2, and the FSS did set the standards for US special forces of today
This is a great Movie and it is titled the Devils Brigade , A German officer referred to them as the Devils Brigade , Canada had the third largest combat role in Afghanistan after the Americans and British, Also the third highest loss, During Afghanistan and Iraq Canadian snipers set three long distance world records kills
Fun fact two Canadian regiments have won the US presidential citation The first was won in Korea by the Princess Patricia Light Infantry for holding a hill against 3 Chinese's Divisions to allow the Marines of the US to escape at Chosen Reservoir The other was during the Afghan war the JK2000 help American rangers who were pin down We might not have largest army in the world but the US commanderin the movie was correct we have best rained soldiers in the world
2 of my uncles served in the Unit and the movie while a great story was very unlike the truth ie: the americans were all actually top troops no element of the dirty dozen amongst them. and the unit was called the black devils due the fact they often used black polish on their faces. their record was simply amazing especially in the early days of the italian invasion
The Canadians for D-Day were given Juno Beach... because the Canadians as far back as WW1 and the Korean War (following WW2) were always assigned or volunteered for the Allies' most treacherous battle areas... and Juno Beach being one such example... that says it all.
The Movie is the Devil’s Brigade, which is a reference to the First Special Services Brigade. The nickname supposedly came from the Germans. Members of the unit smeared black shoe polish on their faces for night attacks and the Germans referred to them as “schwartzer teuffel” - Black Devils. Modern scholarship seems to debunk this theory. The actual brigade was initially raised for operations in Norway, but when the operation that they had been raised for was cancelled, they were sent to Italy for special operations during the Anzio Invasion. They would eventually participate in the allied landings in Southern France before being disbanded and the soldiers sent back to their original units. So that’s the historical background to the movie. There are significant problems with the movie. The best thing that can be said for it is that it is one of the few American movies since World War II to acknowledge that the Canadians were even in the war. Just as an example “The Longest Day” mentions the Canadians only twice, and reassigns things that happened to the Canadians to others, usually the British. But beyond the fact that the Canadians are depicted in the movie it doesn’t get much right. I don’t think that there were any actual Canadians cast in the movie; the Canadians were played by a mixture of Americans and British actors. The Canadian commander was played by American actor Vince Edwards, and his second in command was American character actor Harry Carey Jr. One of the Canadian soldiers was played by British actor Richard Dawson, who at the time was also playing the Cockney airman Corporal Newkirk on “Hogan’s Heroes”. The scene that we’re seeing here shows the American’s as a totally undisciplined rabble, because they’re the castoffs from every unit in the US Army, men who got transferred instead of being court martialled. Not true. Members of the actual unit were recruited based on their intelligence and being outdoorsmen; lumberjacks, forest rangers, and prospectors were preferred. The Canadians were depicted as being highly disciplined spit ad polish soldiers, complete with a pipe band. In truth the Canadians were drawn from various units under the guise of recruiting a Canadian airborne battalion (eventually an actual Canadian airborne battalion was recruited and landed in France on D-Day. A couple of things influenced the way the movie was made. The first was that Hollywood deals in stereotypes, so you have the undisciplined but individualistic Americans, and lacking a stereotype for Canadians, they made them British knockoffs - highly disciplined, if somewhat eccentric. And mixing the two together made the Americans more disciplined and the Canadians more individualistic. The other thing that influenced the movie is that it came out less than a year after the release of “The Dirty Dozen”, and Hollywood loves to follow a trend so there are significant aspects of “The Dirty Dozen” in “The Devil’s Brigade”, much to the exasperation of men who served int eh actual Special Service Force. “The Devil’s Brigade” is a fun movie to watch but in terms of historical accuracy, it’s Hollywood History which is to say totally inaccurate.
The movie portrays the US troops as reprobates and losers, totally inaccurate! Both Canadian and USA troops were hand-picked volunteers who underwent strenuous training to earn membership into the 1st SSF, who was initially going to be tasked with winter operations in the Scandinavian countries. This however, was changed to operations in the Mediterranean, the whole Italian campaign was their first deployment. Most of the instructors were in fact Canadians.
The Devils Bragade was a mixed unit of U.S. and Canadian soldier's trained to operate and terrorize the emeny behind the lines... the movie is a good watch but not historically accurate.... But I do recommend the video on RUclips about Leo Major the one eyed scout who liberated an entire village single handedly
I am American. Did 20 years in the US military. I am grateful for what Canada, and Canadian soldiers, have done for our freedom and democracy. It seems to me that, while the Brits and Canadians provided the brains, we Americans mostly provided the brawn. We're pretty damned good at that! No matter... we won.
You should watch some actual historic videos regarding Canadas military The History Channel has some great ones featuring Vimy Ridge, Paschendael and the liberation of The Netherlands
This movie, the Devils Brigade was a very "loose" story about the First Special Service Force. this was the origin of all special force's units today. My Uncle was in this unit. In the movie the Americans are portrayed as misfits and troublemakers but the truth is all the soldiers on both sides were recruited for skills like mountaineering, Lumberjacks, Hunters basically outdoors men. They were actually called the "The Black Devils" by the Germans soldiers.
I'd never heard of it before byr: The Devil's Brigade (1968) The Devil's Brigade ... A US Army Colonel is tasked with forming an elite commando-style unit from crack Canadian troops and the dregs of the US Army. I found the clip interesting. The marching style seemed odd, but the coordination and precision was good. It is a hollywood movie so... historical accuracy may be lacking.
they would have been trained to march British style as we were commonwealth back then with closer ties to britain and its historical background thus the name of many of our units.
The movie is based on a World War II special forces unit consisting of American and Canadian soldiers. I served in the Canadian military and I can tell you that they’re marching stance the arm swing is correct. The movie is trying to interpret that the Americans were rowdy and undisciplined and the Canadians were disciplined troops.
In ww2 Newfoundland and Labrador were not part of Canada yet so you’ll have Scottish and Irish regiments from Newfoundland also the Canadians were harden in the 40s very rural back them many farm boys went to war and they were used to the elements so the turned out to be great soldiers they also just didn’t give a fuck they would rush a pillbox like they were hunting deer
The movie is called *_"The Devil's Brigade,"_* because that was the name of the unit that fought in WW2, which consisted of US & Canadian troops. They were given what were previously thought of as impossible tasks; and they had a huge impact on the course of the war. The fighting at the beginning was intended to underscore how the American troops were in somewhat of a disarray when the US joined the fighting in Europe (they actually tried to avoid getting pulled into the European theatre). Canadian troops have always been known for their abilities and prowess on the battlefield, despite often being outgunned, or outnumbered. This can be attributed to the fact that most Canadian soldiers throughout history fought not just for their own country, but for their freedom, their pride and for the royal family. These days, some soldiers may not think much of the royalty, but that doesn't change the past.
Great movie but not very accurate. There was a Devil's Brigade, the 1st Special Service Force a joint US/Canadian commando unit. I believe the Canadians were a crack, well trained and experienced battalion while the Americans were mostly (not the Officers) raw untrained new recruits. But they could not possibly be as bad or undisciplined as was portrayed in the movie. Another funny scene that follows this one is the fight in the mess hall. A small Canadian Corporal, with glasses, provokes the biggest, toughest American (actor Claude Akins) into a fight and proceeds to mop the floor with him. He then introduces himself as the unarmed combat instructor.
Well, that small Canadian did do this in the mess hall. That instructor was a tough SOB. The hand-to-hand combat instructor was Dermot (Pat) O'Neill, an ex-Shanghai International Police Officer, who was an expert at unarmed combat.
I had the honour of serving in a Canadian Scottish regiment. I could march all day to the pipes & drums. My chest swelled with pride as I marched in the ranks with my brothers-in-arms. I've heard it said, but cannot cite a reference, that Hitler once said, "Canadians are a cold, hard people from a cold, hard land."
From Toronto Canada. Goodness this was an old movie. I was 19yo when it was made. We Canadians were not big into war movies. Maybe that is why it was a strong American cast.
My Grandfather served in The First Special Service Force (Devil's Brigade). He along with other veterans of The FSSF said the movie is entertaining but there are some inaccuracies. For instance the attack on Monte La Difensa was carried out during vthe night in cold,wet and muddy weather. They got the name The Black. Devil's because of The boot polish they put on their faces for night patrols and the Germans apparently called them that as itvwas found in the captured diary of a German officer.
The Canadian contingent of The Devil's Brigate were all part of The Black Watch, a company that originated in Scotland. My dad was in the signal corp and he was seconded to The Black Watch. Someone wrote a book on the history of The Black Watch. There is a photo of the company and Dad was the only one NOT wearing a kilt.
It was a special unit during WWII. Made up of American deserters/soldiers who were court martial and Canadian Army. They were a joint force. Although it is based on a true story, it takes a lot of poetic liberties.
not true at all, american side was made up of civilians, not professional soldiers. lumberjacks, mountain men, rangers, game wardens etc. get your facts straight before spewing ignorance
The movie is based on a real world joint US/Canadian commando unit. The unit fought in the European Theater with distinction. The movie (made in the 1968) obviously exaggerates the differences between the Americans (undisciplined brawlers) and the Canadians (mild mannered but equally tough in battle)
You don't mess with Canadian soldiers: The Devils Brigade, also known as the 1st Special Service Force (1st SSF), was a unique and elite unit during World War II, known for its versatility and toughness. Here are some key points about the brigade and Canadian soldiers in WWII: The Devils Brigade (1st Special Service Force) Formation and Composition: The 1st SSF was a joint Canadian-American unit formed in 1942. It consisted of 1,800 men from the U.S. Army and 1,200 from the Canadian Army. The unit was created to conduct special operations behind enemy lines. Training: The brigade underwent rigorous training in Montana, USA, and in Canada. This training included mountain warfare, hand-to-hand combat, and demolition work. Nickname: The unit earned the nickname "The Devils Brigade" because of their fierce combat skills and the distinctive "devil" insignia they wore. Operations: The Devils Brigade is famous for its combat operations in Italy and southern France. They played a crucial role in the liberation of Rome and participated in the assault on the Gothic Line. Legacy: The unit was disbanded in December 1944. The bravery and effectiveness of the 1st SSF earned them a distinguished reputation, and their actions have been widely recognized and celebrated in military history. Canadian Soldiers in WWII Role and Contributions: Canadian soldiers were involved in numerous significant operations during WWII. They played key roles in the Battle of Britain, the Normandy landings (D-Day), and the subsequent campaigns in Europe. D-Day: On June 6, 1944, Canadian troops landed on Juno Beach as part of the Allied invasion of Normandy. They faced heavy resistance but successfully advanced inland, contributing to the overall success of the operation. Battles in Europe: Canadian forces were instrumental in several key battles, including the Battle of Caen, the liberation of the Netherlands, and the final push into Germany. Their efforts helped pave the way for the end of the war in Europe. Post-War: After the war, Canada emerged with a strengthened international reputation. The contributions of Canadian soldiers were widely recognized, and their experiences during the war have been commemorated in various ways, including monuments and historical accounts. Both the Devils Brigade and the broader contributions of Canadian soldiers are remembered for their valor, skill, and significant impact on the outcome of WWII.
we don't know much about Canadians involvement in WW2 since most british officers and special troops were canadians. There was a shortage of troops at a point and the British were integrating Canadians and Australians in the UK ranks from a contract from the commonwealth. If you want a good example of what Canadians were up to, take a look at the story of Léo Major
The movie is about the First Special Service force in WW2. legendary unit , misfit Americans and professional Canadians. never gave up an inch of ground they won
My uncle was in the Devil's Brigade. They were called that because of their training and the type of fighting they did. They were highly feared. I know my uncle was destroyed by what he went through with the group.
As a Canadian, hearing those highland pipes filles my heart with pride and makes me feel invincible. I imagine the sound would be rather terrifying if you were on the wrong side of the music.
The Germans gave them the name The Devils Brigade. Remember the Canadians have been at war a couple years before America and Pearl Harbour, so had been training longer and have actual combat experience. The true story of this unit is better than any movie could show. Imagine a Canadian indigenous man from Manitoba, standing in a field surrounded by Germans as a scout, being mistaken as an Italian farmer, while fixing a communication cable. One of many stories from this unit. This was the birth of modern special forces, the Special Service Force.
@@seansalter1679 I'm a 75-year-old army brat who grew up listening to war stories from vets. I also worked on military bases. Then there was my grandfather (WW1), my father (WW2), my husband (Korea), my brother (Bosnia). All said the same thing about American troops. Sorry.
Col Fredricks was the consultant in the movie. All forcemen who were still alive received tickets to go the movie. Many turned it down. My uncle was one of them. Sgt. Eugene Pelletier 3-3. I had 3 other relatives in the Brigade.
Context, the film is about the FSSF the fist special forces in the world essentially was a joint USA/canada force that came from rural secluded areas like alaska, rural western canada outdoorsmen who could live of the land essentially. The FSSF would fight in italy and were given the name of "black devils" for painting their face with axel grease and raiding enemy locations qt night axis forces called the black devils. The FSSF badge is a blood red stone spear head, USA is written horozontaly at the tip of the arrow point symbolizing their offensive strength canada is writen vertacally under the USA representing our motto and pledge "we stand for the" acting as the spear heads body thrusting the point forward. The nick name originaly comes from WW1 the royal winnipeg rifles motto is named by our enemies germans in WW1 called the "little black devils" for their simular practice of painting their faces with axel grease and raiding enemy trenches at night. "The little black devils" got the name first and because the devils brigade used simular tactics the german also gave them the name of "black devils".
The movie was just that- a movie. It was entertaining but it's depiction (even promoted on poster ads) of the spit and polish well diciplined Canadians was not the reality. The Canadian troops of the devils brigade were just as unruly as their American counter parts. This scene exagerates the American unruliness and the Canadian dicipline (spit and polish). They did come together as a most formidable allied brigade that the Germans feared and dubbed them ' The Devil's Brigade.
No Prob !! :))) We All have to learn & Study History,, as Hstory is the Stepping Stones into Today !! ~~ nice to see that you are looking into Canada's History :)))
The Americn Green Berets got their green berets from the Canadians in the Devil's Brigade as it was an everyday part of the Canadian uniform that the Americans adapted for this unit. The Green Beret lives on in the American special forces.
Canada's contribution to WW2 has been largely expunged from American history and movies due to the bad blood between them and the absolute disaster that Mark Clark and the US 5th Army turned out to be. When news reels and documentaries feature Canadian troops in Sicily or Italy, they are referred to as either British or Commonwealth soldiers. When this movie was made, Hollywood had no idea how to portray Canadian troops.
When I hear this song, it reminds me of my childhood when we held remembrance ceremonies. And it reminds me of my family that died fighting for our country, maybe it’s because I hold the Canadian army near my heart. But nonetheless I respect my country’s decision to enter the war. And our grandparents sacrifices for our European ancestors. I’m fearing we are forgetting not remembering.
There a lot of crazy stories of WW2. This is just one. After it was out of ammunition, my Uncle flew a light bomber up and down Juno Beach to draw fire. His plane got shot a lot, but he lived.
A large number of Scots emigrated to Canada and they formed their own Highland regiments when they arrived There are still many Scots Canadian regiments in Canada today including the Canadian Black Watch, The Canadian Seaforth Highlanders, the Canadian Gordon Highlanders etc
As a former Canadian Navy vet, I worked with a lot of American naval personnel over the time I was in it. No complaints about any of them. But they've had some pretty screwed up 'generals' and I blame them for any of the worst things. As it should be.
Canadian pride, military professionalism, heart, bravery, the Canadian army, air force, and Navy are top notch. We may not be where we were in the 40/50/60's, but when called upon, don't fuck with Canada.
This a movie on World War Two. This is the beginnings of the special forces unit in the U.S. army The Canadians trained with these men to go off to war and to go behind enemy lines.
Late to this video. I appreciate that you are admiring our Canadian troops, but I must respectfully remind you that Canadians were in the “big wars” the entire time (WW1: 1914-1918, WW2: 1939-1945). Canadian troops also fought alongside American troops (and those of other nations) in the Pacific Theatre of WW2, the Korean War, the Viet Nam war, and Afghanistan. In fact, on D-Day (the movie “The Longest Day” notwithstanding) the Canadian troops advanced further inland from Juno Beach than any other battle group. That’s why the ALLIES (including combatants from many other nations), not just the USA, won the war. In Canada we are a civil society that puts emphasis on the collective good, but push us too far and you’ll discover that we’ve always “punched above our weight.”. (Fun fact: the theme song from the movie was written by Paul Anka, a Canadian.) 🇨🇦❤️
As a Canadian, I can't say we beat the U.S. on our own. In fact, we were still a colony. We did have some regulars, but they got beat after an exchange of shot. As they retreated, the Americans broke ranks and gave chase, but they were picked off by First Nation hunters and Militia that happened to be on their flank. Then, a bunch of Brits came, and we helped them burn Washington D.C.
I am a Canadian and proud to be!! I served 22 years in the RCAF as a medic and I marched on this tune! Just love it so much! Joined at 17 retired at 39 (sergent) and now I am 74 and you said it "nostalgia" is a big part of it!
im a Canadian also , but once proud to be , now under Trudeau it is no longer the Canada in was born in, back in 1960 , all the FREEDOMS we have lost since i was born , Trudeau most leave Canada today
@@jamesweist8599"All the freedoms"... like what? I haven't lost any freedoms that I've noticed. Tell me about just 3. Maybe I haven't been paying attention but I've never lost my pride in Canada no matter which politician gets voted in at any level these last 50 years.
@@jamesweist8599 I know we're busy people but I am still waiting on your answer.
I am English, and I feel proud when I see our Canadians cousins military...
I don't know about any other Canadian but from the first time I saw this scene and every time after I fell Proud, these are are troops, disciplined, organized, and ready to give the enemy hell.
The Canadian troops and officers were recruited from serving and trained soldier in the Canadian Army, the American only recruited officers from the US Army, the troops were untrained recruits.
you need to get educated on Canada. Start with Sir William Stephenson. He did more to win WW2 than any other person.
@@formereverything4268I think he meant like, "I don't know if any other Canadians think or feel this way, but I feel..."
Not actually not knowing any Canadians in WWII.
If I'm wrong about that, then I suggest Cpl. Leo Major.
As a Canadian and a Cadet, this really was heart warming, it really showed how disciplined we were, and it also represents us in a good way and it really makes me happy.
@@formereverything4268 A man called intrepid.
This scene represents Canada's strong Scottish heritage ❤
As a Canadian this scene represents to me the pride, professionalism, and top notch war fighting capability the Canadian armed forces had during the world wars. Though a small country by population we carried more than our weight, as I’m sure our fellow former-colonies can relate to
Canadian have participated in every major wars so just nice to get recognition for all the braves who lost their lives defending us.
Us brave canadians.
The Dutch have done the best at remembering OUR fallen soldiers ❤
@@TheDyllsFor shre
The "Devils Brigade" was the First Special Service Force a joint US/Canada special forces unit in WWII. The movie is not terribly historically accurate but as a Canadian I love it!!
As an American I love all the allied men and women who fought in WWll.
Yes, The Devil's Brigade is the name of the movie. The brigade was the first 'modern' army equivalent of the Rangers.
It's called the "Devil's Brigade" because that is what the German Army called them. It was a name they earned because they did impossible things.
One of my favorites
They were not Rangers, they were special forces. Canada still pays tribute to them today through the name of our tier 1 special forces, Joint Task Force 2 or JTF2
@@5Cdarkwing I didn't say they were Rangers. I said they were the equivalent of them.
They were nothing similar to special forces. Special Forces never operate on a brigade level. Their operations are always small unit exercises.
@@rittherugger160 You are wrong
@@rittherugger160devils brigade was a mixed unit of Canadian and U.S. service men my man. Wasn’t named by the Germans.
The Devil's Brigade (1968) was a Hollywood attempt at retelling the story of the First Special Service Force from World War Two. The names Devil's Brigade (or more accurately The Black Devils) was given to this joint US-Canada unit by the Germans themselves. Black Devils was a monniker earned for these commandoes painting their faces jet black during night operations. They snuck up on German positions unseen and unheard to kill sentries and take German positions.
Canadian military tradition comes chiefly from service in British wars. Canada was a colony that provided manpower for the British army in the Boer War, in India and in many other parts of the British empire. Many Canadian units were formed by descendants of Irish and Scottish immigrants, hence the bagpipes and kilts as part of various unit traditions. Also, traditionally (or infamously) colonial troops were used as Canon fodder or shock troops in place of British troops, spurring much resentment between Canadians and Brits in both World Wars. Despite all that, Canada has a very proud and distinguished record of service in both World War One and Two. Canada earned a reputation of punching far above its weight class, militarily. Canadian soldiers wer willing and able to take on many dirty and dangerous tasks and succeed brilliantly.
As for the movie. For comedic effect, the producers decided to contrast the American troops from the Canadians by portarying the Americans as dregs from prisons and army rejects (which they were not) with the spit and pollish, Dudley Do Right Canadians, (which they were not). The First Special Service Force was an elite group comprised of the best and toughest men they could get from both countries. They were trained in skills that were not typical of basic army training. They were espert skiers and operators of winter equipment (like snow mobiles) and trained in mountaineering, diving and sky diving. They were trained to be deployed anywhere in the world and on any terrain. They also received extra training in martial arts.
It is mostly agreed that this movie, while fun, is a gross over simplification of what the Special Force was.
An American movie based on a true story about a Special Service force of CommDos made up of Americans and Canadians that had some remarkable achievements in WWII. If I recall the Canadians were kind of a wild and wooly bunch and despite a few set tos between the two groups. They ended up working well together.
Canada sent her best (all volunteers!!!), Americans sent their trouble makers (just to get them out of their units)
Definitely feel pride for the quality of our military.
Highly suggest looking up Canadian Heritage Minutes. Short videos of various Canadian historic events. I am sure you will like the quality of these videos.
"The Devil's Brigade" (1968) was an American war movie, produced to entertain an American audience. It is formulaic and has more in common with American wild westerns of the era than anything resembling real military history. There's even a barroom brawn in a saloon, complete with Hollywood punches!
The Canadians come off pretty well in the film, and are shown as well trained and well disciplined soldiers who take pains to not "disgrace the uniform". The Americans come off as undisciplined misfits who eventually come together into an efficient fighting force.
For me, the best scenes are when the Canadian hand-to-hand combat instructor introduces himself by beating up an American bully in the mess hall, and when a Canadian officer knocks an American officer flat on his back during hand-to-hand combat drills --- and realizes the Canadian he'd been picking on could have beaten him up at any time at will.
A Canadian told me that Canada was where the defeated loyalist colonists went after the revolution. With that as a historical basis (and considering the regions with french influence) I can see why they would want to present as having their act together.
The Devil's Brigade spawned a lot of heroic men. Tommy Prince was one of them. He was a member of the First nations and he was and still is the most decorated soldier in Canadian history. He was also one of the few non-Americans to be awarded the Silver Star by the States. His life, after the war, sadly was not the heroic one it should have been. Here is a Canadian Heritage about him. ruclips.net/video/4RrtGg3KnR4/видео.html
There were many First Nations amongst tge Devils Brigade my Uncle was recommended for the Silver star due to his heroics on Mt Mojo. SGT. Eugene Pelletier 3-3. Ojibway
Canadas first war was the Boar War then WW1 1914 to 1918 then WW2 1939 to 1945. WE WHERE IN ALL OF THEM BEFOR THE U.S.A. WE DECLARED WAR ON JAPAN BEFOR THE U.S. DID.
Scotland the Brave has always made me feel patriotic pride as a Canadian ❤
I think that song makes just about anyone feel patriotic pride.
@@rikk319 Honestly? That's GOTTA be the correct answer lol
@@TheDylls Well to be fair I'm an American citizen, but I have Canadian and Metis ancestry mixed in with Italian, Greek, German, Scottish, and Irish, so I'm gonna enjoy the pride I feel over Scotland the Brave from multiple angles :D
@@rikk319 NGL, one of the things I was thinking after commenting was "Well, it feels like damn near half of Canada has Scottish ancestry, soooo" 🤣❤️
Edit: Shout-out to an American brother! (It's even possible that I live SOUTH of you! LMAO Think Milwaukee)
@@TheDylls Oh no, I'm closer to Mexico than Canada, but since my father and grandfathers are veterans, I know that in war the US can always count on two countries to always be there beside us: Canada and Australia. In peace Canadians may say "I'm sorry", but in war they show "YOU'RE SORRY!"
Canada has actually never lost a war in her history, during the First World War, Canadian troop were give the nickname "shock troopers " by fellow allied forces
The entire world, friends and enemies, had to tell Canada "wait!!! You guys are warring too much!!!"
Now I may be wrong, but I had heard that it was the Germans that gave our troops that title back in WW1. Being they (the Germans) were the pioneers of shock-troop warfare. I think Ive read an old letter of a German soldier writing home about the experiences of war, where it was written that whenever they heard Canadians were across no-mans land, they prayed that they weren't sent over the top.
The Germans gave us the nicknames Shock troops and Storm troopers.
The US has lost a lot of wars, because politicians (and much more sinister people also even though they usually go hand in hand) convince the public to go to war for the interest of the elite making money, so it may be a loss to the people, but the people that started the war got exactly what they planned for (they didn't care about a win) and come out on top even if their side loses. But yes Canadian soldiers were the most feared in WW2 over any other armies because of what they did when others weren't able to. Not huge numbers but the most well trained and brave regiments. Famous saying from one of the highest recognized military personel is that he wants a British Officer, American technology, and Canadian Soldiers to make the perfect army.
Winston Churchill !!
Canadian Officers seemed to do just fine without Officer input from other countries
I'm Canadian and can make no claim of authority about our military. BUT... while it is true that Canadian discipline and flexibility have allowed some Canadian regiments to accomplish gains where others have failed (Vimy Ridge of WW1 springs to mind, look it up) I seriously doubt that any Canadian regiments made a habit of marching around in kilts. This scene demonstrates an over-used stereotype to me and always make me roll my eyes when I see it.
Also let me say that the US military did NOT win either of the "big" wars, WW1 and WW2. The allies did that. The American armies were involved but only contributed to the enemies defeat.
lol... yea when you hear americans talk it's usually we won the war as if no one else was involved only them. Canadians for whatever reason in the 2 world wars had the respect & fear given to them by their enemy for they knew when they faced a Canadian unit they were in for one of the toughest fights for they would take frightening casualties & still hold their ground and stop the enemy assault. that's not to say the US didn't produce some tough units but one of their biggest contributions is the massive amount of material they produced.
Actually the nova scotia regiment did march in kilts as to celebrate and represent thier scottish heritage
There are plenty of Canadian Infantry regiments that wear kilts as part of their uniform - although usually as dress uniform not in the field. They are typically Reserve units that date from the Boer war or WWI. I was part of the Canadian Scottish Regiment when I was younger, as an Infanteer while I was in University. When I joined the regular forces later on as a signalman, I volunteered for the Pipe band in Petawawa Ontario - which was the direct descendant of the band in the First Special Service force in fact. We still wore the crossed arrowheads worn by the FSS originally as our collar dogs.
Calgary Highlanders? The Black Watch in Nova Scotia? I mention those two because I've seen them parade. There have been several highlander regiments in Canadian military history.
As a veteran of twenty years of the Canadian armed forces, pride and it always brings a tear to my eyes. We have fallen so far .
Canadians are so British in that movie!
Nova scotia regiment, who strongly represented thier scottish heratage, took up scottish traditions
We are organized and disciplined and strategic. Fighting is for the battlefield not amongst our fellows Canadians. I am a proud Canadian. Our armed forces might be small but we are mighty!
Canadian armed forces is quantity over quality, which makes for elite soldiers
I AM CANADIAN . And both my mom( WREN ) and dad ( RCAF) served in England during WW2
Canadian here, Toronto born and raised :)
Welcome!
Part of the reason Canadian soldiers "punch above their weight" is the fact that Canadians as a society emphasize Team Work. Them most popular sports in Canada are team sports- hockey, soft ball, soccer, football, baseball, etc. Also the climate in many parts of Canada males it imperative to work together for survival!
I try to watch that movie every year! Love it! My GrandFather left here in Halifax for four years fighting in Europe as a Canadian Sapper. Cheers mate!
Fun fact, when the unit disbanded, the Canadians were ordered to fall out of formation. The Remaining Americans as a sign of comraderie and respect left the vacaded spots in formation open.
True, plus as the trucks drove away. Many US troops ran behind the trucks crying. Story from ex Forcemen of the Brigade.
The reality of the joint Canadian -US brigade is that the American were not buffoons but as highly motivated as British Commandos. The unit did do amazing thing during ww2, and the FSS did set the standards for US special forces of today
This is a great Movie and it is titled the Devils Brigade , A German officer referred to them as the Devils Brigade , Canada had the third largest combat role in Afghanistan after the Americans and British, Also the third highest loss, During Afghanistan and Iraq Canadian snipers set three long distance world records kills
Fun fact two Canadian regiments have won the US presidential citation The first was won in Korea by the Princess Patricia Light Infantry for holding a hill against 3 Chinese's Divisions to allow the Marines of the US to escape at Chosen Reservoir The other was during the Afghan war the JK2000 help American rangers who were pin down We might not have largest army in the world but the US commanderin the movie was correct we have best rained soldiers in the world
2 of my uncles served in the Unit and the movie while a great story was very unlike the truth ie: the americans were all actually top troops no element of the dirty dozen amongst them. and the unit was called the black devils due the fact they often used black polish on their faces. their record was simply amazing especially in the early days of the italian invasion
The Canadians for D-Day were given Juno Beach... because the Canadians as far back as WW1 and the Korean War (following WW2) were always assigned or volunteered for the Allies' most treacherous battle areas... and Juno Beach being one such example... that says it all.
yup
And they advanced farther than anyone with massive losses. I hope they all have a beautiful view from Fiddler's Green.
And they advanced farther than anyone with massive losses. I hope they all have a beautiful view from Fiddler's Green.
The Movie is the Devil’s Brigade, which is a reference to the First Special Services Brigade. The nickname supposedly came from the Germans. Members of the unit smeared black shoe polish on their faces for night attacks and the Germans referred to them as “schwartzer teuffel” - Black Devils. Modern scholarship seems to debunk this theory. The actual brigade was initially raised for operations in Norway, but when the operation that they had been raised for was cancelled, they were sent to Italy for special operations during the Anzio Invasion. They would eventually participate in the allied landings in Southern France before being disbanded and the soldiers sent back to their original units.
So that’s the historical background to the movie. There are significant problems with the movie. The best thing that can be said for it is that it is one of the few American movies since World War II to acknowledge that the Canadians were even in the war. Just as an example “The Longest Day” mentions the Canadians only twice, and reassigns things that happened to the Canadians to others, usually the British. But beyond the fact that the Canadians are depicted in the movie it doesn’t get much right. I don’t think that there were any actual Canadians cast in the movie; the Canadians were played by a mixture of Americans and British actors. The Canadian commander was played by American actor Vince Edwards, and his second in command was American character actor Harry Carey Jr. One of the Canadian soldiers was played by British actor Richard Dawson, who at the time was also playing the Cockney airman Corporal Newkirk on “Hogan’s Heroes”.
The scene that we’re seeing here shows the American’s as a totally undisciplined rabble, because they’re the castoffs from every unit in the US Army, men who got transferred instead of being court martialled. Not true. Members of the actual unit were recruited based on their intelligence and being outdoorsmen; lumberjacks, forest rangers, and prospectors were preferred. The Canadians were depicted as being highly disciplined spit ad polish soldiers, complete with a pipe band. In truth the Canadians were drawn from various units under the guise of recruiting a Canadian airborne battalion (eventually an actual Canadian airborne battalion was recruited and landed in France on D-Day.
A couple of things influenced the way the movie was made. The first was that Hollywood deals in stereotypes, so you have the undisciplined but individualistic Americans, and lacking a stereotype for Canadians, they made them British knockoffs - highly disciplined, if somewhat eccentric. And mixing the two together made the Americans more disciplined and the Canadians more individualistic. The other thing that influenced the movie is that it came out less than a year after the release of “The Dirty Dozen”, and Hollywood loves to follow a trend so there are significant aspects of “The Dirty Dozen” in “The Devil’s Brigade”, much to the exasperation of men who served int eh actual Special Service Force.
“The Devil’s Brigade” is a fun movie to watch but in terms of historical accuracy, it’s Hollywood History which is to say totally inaccurate.
The movie portrays the US troops as reprobates and losers, totally inaccurate!
Both Canadian and USA troops were hand-picked volunteers who underwent strenuous training to earn membership
into the 1st SSF, who was initially going to be tasked with winter operations in the Scandinavian countries. This however,
was changed to operations in the Mediterranean, the whole Italian campaign was their first deployment. Most of the instructors were in fact Canadians.
3rd largest navy in WW2!
From Canada. If you wanna see some good videos on Canada. Look up Heritage minutes!
The Devils Bragade was a mixed unit of U.S. and Canadian soldier's trained to operate and terrorize the emeny behind the lines... the movie is a good watch but not historically accurate.... But I do recommend the video on RUclips about Leo Major the one eyed scout who liberated an entire village single handedly
I am American. Did 20 years in the US military. I am grateful for what Canada, and Canadian soldiers, have done for our freedom and democracy. It seems to me that, while the Brits and Canadians provided the brains, we Americans mostly provided the brawn. We're pretty damned good at that! No matter... we won.
The first special forces in ww2 the devil's brigade
You should watch some actual historic videos regarding Canadas military
The History Channel has some great ones featuring Vimy Ridge, Paschendael and the liberation of The Netherlands
This movie, the Devils Brigade was a very "loose" story about the First Special Service Force. this was the origin of all special force's units today. My Uncle was in this unit. In the movie the Americans are portrayed as misfits and troublemakers but the truth is all the soldiers on both sides were recruited for skills like mountaineering, Lumberjacks, Hunters basically outdoors men. They were actually called the "The Black Devils" by the Germans soldiers.
I'd never heard of it before byr:
The Devil's Brigade (1968)
The Devil's Brigade ... A US Army Colonel is tasked with forming an elite commando-style unit from crack Canadian troops and the dregs of the US Army.
I found the clip interesting. The marching style seemed odd, but the coordination and precision was good. It is a hollywood movie so... historical accuracy may be lacking.
they would have been trained to march British style as we were commonwealth back then with closer ties to britain and its historical background thus the name of many of our units.
Canadian here, great movie, you should watch the whole thing.
Canadian here. I think this video is awesome. reminds me that we Canadians are a lot tougher than people make us out to be.
The movie is based on a World War II special forces unit consisting of American and Canadian soldiers. I served in the Canadian military and I can tell you that they’re marching stance the arm swing is correct. The movie is trying to interpret that the Americans were rowdy and undisciplined and the Canadians were disciplined troops.
In ww2 Newfoundland and Labrador were not part of Canada yet so you’ll have Scottish and Irish regiments from Newfoundland also the Canadians were harden in the 40s very rural back them many farm boys went to war and they were used to the elements so the turned out to be great soldiers they also just didn’t give a fuck they would rush a pillbox like they were hunting deer
The movie is called *_"The Devil's Brigade,"_* because that was the name of the unit that fought in WW2, which consisted of US & Canadian troops. They were given what were previously thought of as impossible tasks; and they had a huge impact on the course of the war.
The fighting at the beginning was intended to underscore how the American troops were in somewhat of a disarray when the US joined the fighting in Europe (they actually tried to avoid getting pulled into the European theatre).
Canadian troops have always been known for their abilities and prowess on the battlefield, despite often being outgunned, or outnumbered. This can be attributed to the fact that most Canadian soldiers throughout history fought not just for their own country, but for their freedom, their pride and for the royal family.
These days, some soldiers may not think much of the royalty, but that doesn't change the past.
I served in the Canadian infantry. American commanders were always delighted when a Canadian unit was put under their command.
Great movie but not very accurate. There was a Devil's Brigade, the 1st Special Service Force a joint US/Canadian commando unit. I believe the Canadians were a crack, well trained and experienced battalion while the Americans were mostly (not the Officers) raw untrained new recruits. But they could not possibly be as bad or undisciplined as was portrayed in the movie.
Another funny scene that follows this one is the fight in the mess hall. A small Canadian Corporal, with glasses, provokes the biggest, toughest American (actor Claude Akins) into a fight and proceeds to mop the floor with him. He then introduces himself as the unarmed combat instructor.
Well, that small Canadian did do this in the mess hall. That instructor was a tough SOB. The hand-to-hand combat instructor was Dermot (Pat) O'Neill, an ex-Shanghai International Police Officer, who was an expert at unarmed combat.
Canada has the largest population of french people in the world who have never surrendered to anyone anywhere at any time
Deanovanno: British General Wolfe when he captured Quebec...
What I really like about this film is the Canadians' uniforms. You can tell where they're from just by looking at their regimental patch.
I had the honour of serving in a Canadian Scottish regiment. I could march all day to the pipes & drums. My chest swelled with pride as I marched in the ranks with my brothers-in-arms.
I've heard it said, but cannot cite a reference, that Hitler once said, "Canadians are a cold, hard people from a cold, hard land."
At this point in WWII Canada had been at war for 3 years so the professionalism displayed in the film was hard earned and welcomed by the Americans.
3:34 As a Canadian, I feel:
"Not only are we more disciplined than the Americans, but we ALSO fight each other for fun way more seriously." 😅❤
From Toronto Canada. Goodness this was an old movie. I was 19yo when it was made. We Canadians were not big into war movies. Maybe that is why it was a strong American cast.
The Americans supplied roughnecks while the Canadians sent their finest...
My Grandfather served in The First Special Service Force (Devil's Brigade). He along with other veterans of The FSSF said the movie is entertaining but there are some inaccuracies. For instance the attack on Monte La Difensa was carried out during vthe night in cold,wet and muddy weather. They got the name The Black. Devil's because of The boot polish they put on their faces for night patrols and the Germans apparently called them that as itvwas found in the captured diary of a German officer.
The Canadian contingent of The Devil's Brigate were all part of The Black Watch, a company that originated in Scotland. My dad was in the signal corp and he was seconded to The Black Watch. Someone wrote a book on the history of The Black Watch. There is a photo of the company and Dad was the only one NOT wearing a kilt.
I am Canadian, watching this scene, I feel pride. The Devil's Brigade was a real group of soldiers that created the first special service force.
As a Canadian, I feel immense pride in our military. In both the First and Second World War, the Germans feared us the most.
It was a special unit during WWII. Made up of American deserters/soldiers who were court martial and Canadian Army. They were a joint force. Although it is based on a true story, it takes a lot of poetic liberties.
not true at all, american side was made up of civilians, not professional soldiers. lumberjacks, mountain men, rangers, game wardens etc. get your facts straight before spewing ignorance
The movie is based on a real world joint US/Canadian commando unit. The unit fought in the European Theater with distinction. The movie (made in the 1968) obviously exaggerates the differences between the Americans (undisciplined brawlers) and the Canadians (mild mannered but equally tough in battle)
This was a movie that was made after a mixed company of Americans and Canadians in WW2. They were known as The Devils Brigade.
You don't mess with Canadian soldiers:
The Devils Brigade, also known as the 1st Special Service Force (1st SSF), was a unique and elite unit during World War II, known for its versatility and toughness. Here are some key points about the brigade and Canadian soldiers in WWII:
The Devils Brigade (1st Special Service Force)
Formation and Composition: The 1st SSF was a joint Canadian-American unit formed in 1942. It consisted of 1,800 men from the U.S. Army and 1,200 from the Canadian Army. The unit was created to conduct special operations behind enemy lines.
Training: The brigade underwent rigorous training in Montana, USA, and in Canada. This training included mountain warfare, hand-to-hand combat, and demolition work.
Nickname: The unit earned the nickname "The Devils Brigade" because of their fierce combat skills and the distinctive "devil" insignia they wore.
Operations: The Devils Brigade is famous for its combat operations in Italy and southern France. They played a crucial role in the liberation of Rome and participated in the assault on the Gothic Line.
Legacy: The unit was disbanded in December 1944. The bravery and effectiveness of the 1st SSF earned them a distinguished reputation, and their actions have been widely recognized and celebrated in military history.
Canadian Soldiers in WWII
Role and Contributions: Canadian soldiers were involved in numerous significant operations during WWII. They played key roles in the Battle of Britain, the Normandy landings (D-Day), and the subsequent campaigns in Europe.
D-Day: On June 6, 1944, Canadian troops landed on Juno Beach as part of the Allied invasion of Normandy. They faced heavy resistance but successfully advanced inland, contributing to the overall success of the operation.
Battles in Europe: Canadian forces were instrumental in several key battles, including the Battle of Caen, the liberation of the Netherlands, and the final push into Germany. Their efforts helped pave the way for the end of the war in Europe.
Post-War: After the war, Canada emerged with a strengthened international reputation. The contributions of Canadian soldiers were widely recognized, and their experiences during the war have been commemorated in various ways, including monuments and historical accounts.
Both the Devils Brigade and the broader contributions of Canadian soldiers are remembered for their valor, skill, and significant impact on the outcome of WWII.
we don't know much about Canadians involvement in WW2 since most british officers and special troops were canadians. There was a shortage of troops at a point and the British were integrating Canadians and Australians in the UK ranks from a contract from the commonwealth. If you want a good example of what Canadians were up to, take a look at the story of Léo Major
Makes me proud. This is a troop of Black Watch soldiers that were FEARED.
The movie is about the First Special Service force in WW2. legendary unit , misfit Americans and professional Canadians. never gave up an inch of ground they won
My uncle was in the Devil's Brigade. They were called that because of their training and the type of fighting they did. They were highly feared. I know my uncle was destroyed by what he went through with the group.
I've seen this 100 times and still get goose bumps.
The movie is only partly true. The fighting between Canadian troops and the Americans did not happen.
As a Canadian, hearing those highland pipes filles my heart with pride and makes me feel invincible. I imagine the sound would be rather terrifying if you were on the wrong side of the music.
The Germans gave them the name The Devils Brigade. Remember the Canadians have been at war a couple years before America and Pearl Harbour, so had been training longer and have actual combat experience. The true story of this unit is better than any movie could show. Imagine a Canadian indigenous man from Manitoba, standing in a field surrounded by Germans as a scout, being mistaken as an Italian farmer, while fixing a communication cable. One of many stories from this unit. This was the birth of modern special forces, the Special Service Force.
I knew a number of Canadians who fought in WW2 and Korea who all said that the Americans were undisciplined boobs. That's reinforced by this scene.
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@@seansalter1679 I'm a 75-year-old army brat who grew up listening to war stories from vets. I also worked on military bases. Then there was my grandfather (WW1), my father (WW2), my husband (Korea), my brother (Bosnia). All said the same thing about American troops. Sorry.
I'm former Infantry Canadian Army...officer....makes me proud!!
Col Fredricks was the consultant in the movie. All forcemen who were still alive received tickets to go the movie. Many turned it down. My uncle was one of them. Sgt. Eugene Pelletier 3-3. I had 3 other relatives in the Brigade.
Context, the film is about the FSSF the fist special forces in the world essentially was a joint USA/canada force that came from rural secluded areas like alaska, rural western canada outdoorsmen who could live of the land essentially.
The FSSF would fight in italy and were given the name of "black devils" for painting their face with axel grease and raiding enemy locations qt night axis forces called the black devils.
The FSSF badge is a blood red stone spear head, USA is written horozontaly at the tip of the arrow point symbolizing their offensive strength canada is writen vertacally under the USA representing our motto and pledge "we stand for the" acting as the spear heads body thrusting the point forward.
The nick name originaly comes from WW1 the royal winnipeg rifles motto is named by our enemies germans in WW1 called the "little black devils" for their simular practice of painting their faces with axel grease and raiding enemy trenches at night. "The little black devils" got the name first and because the devils brigade used simular tactics the german also gave them the name of "black devils".
The movie was just that- a movie. It was entertaining but it's depiction (even promoted on poster ads) of the spit and polish well diciplined Canadians was not the reality. The Canadian troops of the devils brigade were just as unruly as their American counter parts. This scene exagerates the American unruliness and the Canadian dicipline (spit and polish). They did come together as a most formidable allied brigade that the Germans feared and dubbed them ' The Devil's Brigade.
when the Canadians to help in any war, The geneva Conventions get updated and I'm proud of being Canadian
The Germans were terrified of the Devil's Brigade and this is a true story.
No Prob !! :))) We All have to learn & Study History,, as Hstory is the Stepping Stones into Today !! ~~ nice to see that you are looking into Canada's History :)))
To those who are not familiar with Canadian military history, if you ever hear those pipes coming toward you, run.
The Americn Green Berets got their green berets from the Canadians in the Devil's Brigade as it was an everyday part of the Canadian uniform that the Americans adapted for this unit. The Green Beret lives on in the American special forces.
Canada's contribution to WW2 has been largely expunged from American history and movies due to the bad blood between them and the absolute disaster that Mark Clark and the US 5th Army turned out to be. When news reels and documentaries feature Canadian troops in Sicily or Italy, they are referred to as either British or Commonwealth soldiers. When this movie was made, Hollywood had no idea how to portray Canadian troops.
wrong sir, mark clark did suck, but don’t you dare impunr the fighting men of the us 5th army. you are out of line!
When I hear this song, it reminds me of my childhood when we held remembrance ceremonies. And it reminds me of my family that died fighting for our country, maybe it’s because I hold the Canadian army near my heart. But nonetheless I respect my country’s decision to enter the war. And our grandparents sacrifices for our European ancestors. I’m fearing we are forgetting not remembering.
There a lot of crazy stories of WW2. This is just one. After it was out of ammunition, my Uncle flew a light bomber up and down Juno Beach to draw fire. His plane got shot a lot, but he lived.
Stop apologizing. You are starting to sound like a Canadian.
Watch the movie and you will understand. This is a movie about the first multi-national (US and Canadian) military unit.
A large number of Scots emigrated to Canada and they formed their own Highland regiments when they arrived
There are still many Scots Canadian regiments in Canada today including the Canadian Black Watch, The Canadian Seaforth Highlanders, the Canadian Gordon Highlanders etc
Watch the movie bro. I’m from Canada and retired from the Canadian military
Thank you Canadians
We have alot of Scottish people in Canada, I love hearing the bagpipes.
Makes my heart swell with pride.
As a former Canadian Navy vet, I worked with a lot of American naval personnel over the time I was in it. No complaints about any of them. But they've had some pretty screwed up 'generals' and I blame them for any of the worst things. As it should be.
Nice to see an American movie where the Canadians bring order instead of being pushovers lol
Canadian pride, military professionalism, heart, bravery, the Canadian army, air force, and Navy are top notch. We may not be where we were in the 40/50/60's, but when called upon, don't fuck with Canada.
This a movie on World War Two. This is the beginnings of the special forces unit in the U.S. army The Canadians trained with these men to go off to war and to go behind enemy lines.
Late to this video. I appreciate that you are admiring our Canadian troops, but I must respectfully remind you that Canadians were in the “big wars” the entire time (WW1: 1914-1918, WW2: 1939-1945). Canadian troops also fought alongside American troops (and those of other nations) in the Pacific Theatre of WW2, the Korean War, the Viet Nam war, and Afghanistan. In fact, on D-Day (the movie “The Longest Day” notwithstanding) the Canadian troops advanced further inland from Juno Beach than any other battle group. That’s why the ALLIES
(including combatants from many other nations), not just the USA, won the war. In Canada we are a civil society that puts emphasis on the collective good, but push us too far and you’ll discover that we’ve always “punched above our weight.”. (Fun fact: the theme song from the movie was written by Paul Anka, a Canadian.) 🇨🇦❤️
As a Canadian, I can't say we beat the U.S. on our own. In fact, we were still a colony. We did have some regulars, but they got beat after an exchange of shot. As they retreated, the Americans broke ranks and gave chase, but they were picked off by First Nation hunters and Militia that happened to be on their flank. Then, a bunch of Brits came, and we helped them burn Washington D.C.
The other thing is the American troops were conscripts whereas the Canadians are volunteers