A Lesson in hand-to-hand combat - The Devil's Brigade (1968)

A US Army lieutenant colonel is tasked with forming an elite commando-style unit from crack Canadian troops and the dregs of the US Army.

The Devil's Brigade (1968)
Directed By: Andrew V. McLaglen
Screenplay By: William Roberts
Based on the Book By: Robert H. Adleman and George Walton
Cast: William Holden, Cliff Robertson, Vince Edwards, Michael Rennie, Dana Andrews, Gretchen Wyler
Not Rated
Available on Blu-Ray, DVD and digital platforms.

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A Lesson in hand-to-hand combat - The Devil's Brigade (1968)

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[fooman]

IRL, the hand to hand combat instructor, was a former police instructor in the British Crown Colony of Singapore and co-inventor of the Sykes-Fairbairn combat knife (and how to use it in combat). Widely recounted to be one of the 'knife men' in the world.

[alexandremuise]

You know the fight is over when the Canadian puts his glasses back on ;)

[ohHellnoyouwont]

Claude Akins was always such an underrated actor.

[TheTibetyak]

I tried these moves on my great and powerful beast being my older brother. The beast still won.

[rustyhooks]

My great uncle Abe was in the "Devils Brigade ", Never talked about his wartime experience, quiet strong reserved man, upon his death in early 2000, 4 freaking SILVER STARS, I was shocked, He Raised 3 neighbors kids on top of 3 of his own, found out 3 yrs later after his passing. Silent warrior, true patriot/American, last of the greatest generation, unwavering courage 😊😊😊

[renecorrea]

Jeremy Slate and Claude Aikins, two all time great character actors. They could play any kind of role.

[petercroft]

The sergeant is Jeremy Slate. A very good and underestimated actor

[tedfiotedfio]

I had the honor of working security in Italy for the FSSF in Italy on Memorial Day 2010. Those men were elite in WWII!

[ndc]

The Canadians have always been magnificent soldiers in arms . God Bless them

[DPham]

I LOVE this movie, saw it at my buddy's house who's a big history buff

[KasFromMD]

That first move with the arm, and jam into the elbow remains a staple in advanced combat training.

[aydenbanton]

My WO ordered my platoon a few days back to watch this as homework, incredible film.

[John-dvb]

I haven't seen this movie for ages. I just love these old movies 🎉

[gunslingerluckytankijunky]

The Devils Brigade, a excellent movie to watch.

[waslostboygiovanni]

I remember bits and pieces of this movie. We used to watch old movies at night when I was a kid at the beach.

[davidnearing]

First time I noticed he was, in the movie, a member of Canada’s PPCLI. Great Regiment

[ronp]

1968's, "The Devil's Brigade", a great WWll movie with an awesome all-star cast! Hopefully someone's YT channel will react to this classic film. 🎥🍿

[kevinohalloran]

As a Canadian who had to deal with this sort of thing in grade school here in New York, I approve of, and enjoy, this scene thoroughly.

[EvilPaladin]

In a fight, physics can be your best friend, or your worst enemy.

[ARIES]

After being tossed out of the Army, for loosing that fight, he could only get a job as Sherriff, chasing some dude and an ape!