Can Modern Soldiers Handle the Reality of 1942 Special Forces Training?

This documentary looks back at the elite training that forged the Devil's Brigade, a joint Canadian and American commando force created in 1942 to strike behind German lines. It asks whether modern soldiers could withstand the brutal preparation these men endured. The film blends military history with a test of endurance across the decades. Gripping and physical, it honours a legendary special forces unit. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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