The Jedburghs

This is the incredible story of The Jedburghs - a little known band of men who played a crucial role in the liberation of France during World War II. "The Jedburghs" tells the story of a pioneering Special Forces unit, uniquely made up of American, British and French volunteers, who parachuted behin [...]
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This is the incredible story of The Jedburghs - a little known band of men who played a crucial role in the liberation of France during World War II. "The Jedburghs" tells the story of a pioneering Special Forces unit, uniquely made up of American, British and French volunteers, who parachuted behind German lines to assist with the recapture of France in 1944. Dropped in teams of three, the Jeds would rally local opposition to the Germans and conduct guerrilla warfare - sabotage, ambush and intelligence gathering ahead of the advancing Allied armies. Through enormous endurance, cunning and strength of will, they contributed to the Allied breakout from the Normandy bridgehead and to the rapid advance to the German border. Will Irwin, who has served in the modern US Army Special Forces himself, has selected seven of the Jedburgh teams and told their stories as gripping personal narratives, offering a new perspective on the D-Day landings. The result is a vivid drama of the battle for France from deep behind enemy lines.