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After nearly a decade of research, author Ken Joyce reveals the truth behind the enigmatic 1st Special Service Force, a military unit that was jointly organized by the United States and Canada. Unlike previous books on the subject, Joyce's book utilizes government documents that have only recently been made available to historians. Although it is commonly believed that the formation of the 1st SSF was almost entirely a United States-Canada venture, in fact it continued to be monitored by Britain. Utilizing firsthand accounts from veterans and official records, Snow Plough and the Jupiter Deception describes the formation, training, and operational deployment to the Northern Pacific, Italy and Southern France. Joyce also reveals the genesis of the 1st SSF, the reasons why its initial mission did not come to fruition, and the eventual disbandment of the organization. A comprehensive section on unit insignia and markings is also included.

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Kenneth H. Joyce is a graduate of the Museum Technology Program at Algonquin College, an avid historian and part-time chef. He has worked as an Assistant Curator at the Robert Stuart Aeronautical Collection, for Parks Canada in the Archeology Section, the Canadian War Museum and is a former soldier in Canadian Armed Forces (Militia). By building strong relationships with all types of military enthusiasts and hundreds of veterans over the years, he has gained a unique knowledge, not to be had through university or college programs. Ken lives in Ottawa, Ontario with his wife and daughter.

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