Devil's Brigade

Modern soldiers get lessons in hand-to-hand combat, taught by a 60-year-old Canadian Army Commando.

The training continues with rock-climbing, weapons training and target practice; those who remain practice an assault on a bridge.

The troops learn the history of booby traps and German mines; parachute-training at 11,000 feet; the FSSF veterans.

The troops scale and capture an Italian mountain, nearly killing one soldier, while the vets tell the story of the actual mission.