Snow Plough and the Jupiter Deception: The True Story of the 1st Special Service Force

by Ken Joyce

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.

Genres: Military Fiction

Hardcover

First published July 1, 2006

Reviews

[SabreWulf · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book. There’s a lot written about the Force, but this stands out for its detail on the Canadian element and the impressive range of photos included.