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Books about the FSSF

Here are many of the books that have been available about the First Special Service Force. Please note that many of them are no longer in print so the only way you might find them is on the secondary market.

The "Official" History of the First Special Service Force by Robert D. Burhans
This is the book to own. Published in 1947 it is the official history of the force. Be aware though that 1st editions are hard to come by and typically fetch $200-300 online or on eBay.
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1st Edition
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Dustcover of Late 70's early 80's version
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Reprint versions from 70's to today

Supercommandos by Robert Todd Ross
This is a great book about the Force with lots of original photos of photos of the gear the force used. A must have if you want to collect force memorabilia.

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Crimson Spearhead by Ken Joyce
Also a fabulous book on the uniforms of the Force that gives lots of photos and details. Still available at http://www.servicepub.com/spearhead.htm_

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