Description: METHODS OF UNARMEDATTACK AND DEFENCE PART I—Simple methods of unarmed attack and defence, &c., which can be taught to all recruits PART II—More advanced methods for trained soldiers, &c. PART III—Special methods for military police &c. (Issued by the GENERAL STAFF, June, 1917) This is a modern FACSIMILE EDITION, 1977 Originally published by H.M.S.O., London, 1917This modern reproduction edition was printed in the UK, 1977 A 1977 facsimile edition of this rare WW1 British Army unarmed combat manual. The original edition was published by HMSO in 1917, and this new edition is a reproduction of that edition. All copies are unused, but have been in storage since 1977, so condition of individual copies will vary slightly. This booklet was one of the earliest such handbooks, the forerunner of later classic texts on the subject, such as Fairbairn’s All-In-Fighting. It covers a wide range of hand-to-hand fighting techniques, including holds, blows, kicks, defence against knife attacks, defence against rifle and bayonet attack, special techniques for military police, and methods of carrying the wounded. There is even advice on using the standard issue steel helmet as a weapon. The manual was intended for use by both raw recruits and more hardened soldiers who might already have experienced similar situations in the trenches of the Western Front. It is well illustrated throughout with excellent line drawings of the various combat situations that might be encountered, and the fighting techniques that should be deployed. Condition: In good condition. The card cover is in good condition - covers of individual copies will vary, some may have minor marks, slight creases, etc. The stapled binding is good and secure, although the staples are slightly rusty. The text and illustrations are in very good condition. Published: 1977Khaki card cover with black titlingIllustrated with line drawingsDimensions: 100mm x 160mmPages: 46 ***I have several other WW1 and WW2 books listed at the moment. Combined postage is available*** Please email if you require any further information _gsrx_vers_1680 (GS 9.8.3 (1680))
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Location: Lancashire
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Country/ Organization: Great Britain
Service: Army
Type: Books
Era: 1914-1945
Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
Date Published: 1977
Edition: Facsimile
