In Britain's Darkest Hour, a new force of crack troops was founded. Trained for combat behind enemy lines, they descended from the skies to take part in some of the most daring raids of the Second World War.
From the deadly deserts of North Africa to a heroic stand at Arnhem, they established themselves as one of the most elite units in the British Army. They were the Red Devils.
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