Unarmed Defense for the American Soldier
Author: United States. War Department
Publisher:
Published: 1942
Total Pages: 315
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Unarmed Defense for the American Soldier
Author: Department War Department
Publisher:
Published: 2008-06-01
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9781436703741
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Unarmed Defense for the American Soldier
Author: War Department
Publisher:
Published: 2013-10
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9781258967703
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Death Squads or Self-Defense Forces?
Author: Julie Mazzei
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
Published: 2009-09-01
Total Pages: 272
ISBN-13: 0807898619
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn an era when the global community is confronted with challenges posed by violent nonstate organizations--from FARC in Colombia to the Taliban in Afghanistan--our understanding of the nature and emergence of these groups takes on heightened importance. Julie Mazzei's timely study offers a comprehensive analysis of the dynamics that facilitate the organization and mobilization of one of the most virulent types of these organizations, paramilitary groups (PMGs). Mazzei reconstructs in rich historical context the organization of PMGs in Colombia, El Salvador, and Mexico, identifying the variables that together create a triad of factors enabling paramilitary emergence: ambivalent state officials, powerful military personnel, and privileged members of the economic elite. Nations embroiled in domestic conflicts often find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place when global demands for human rights contradict internal expectations and demands for political stability. Mazzei elucidates the importance of such circumstances in the emergence of PMGs, exploring the roles played by interests and policies at both the domestic and international levels. By offering an explanatory model of paramilitary emergence, Mazzei provides a framework to facilitate more effective policy making aimed at mitigating and undermining the political potency of these dangerous forces.
U.S. Army Hand-to-Hand Combat
Author: U.S. Department of the Army
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Published: 2009-11-03
Total Pages: 209
ISBN-13: 1602397821
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn close-quarter combat, there is no second chance and no room for error. On the street, as in military combat, even the smallest mistake can make the difference between life and death. U.S. Army Hand-to-Hand Combat is the official field manual (FM 21-150) used by U.S. Army soldiers—men and women trusted, trained, and tasked to protect the United States from enemies in every kind of situation. When weapons are unavailable or not advisable, the techniques in this manual will show every reader the skills necessary to neutralize an attacker swiftly and effectively.
Unarmed Defense for the American Soldier - FM 21-150 Basic Army Field Manual (1942 World War II Civilian Reference Edition)
Author: U.S. War Department
Publisher: Doublebit Press
Published: 2021-09-14
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781643892191
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Historic World War II Army Handbook on Military Hand-To-Hand Combat and Self-Defense. Build your library with this unabridged, high-quality World War II Civilian Reference Edition facsimile reissue of the official Unarmed Defense for the American Soldier - FM 21-150 Basic Army Field Manual, 1944 release. This historic unclassified civilian reference edition manual features principles of hand-to-hand combat and self defense for soldiers during World War II. Contents include defense-focused historic reviews of hand-to-hand fighting and training principles with multiple illustrations, including escapes, body hold evasion, choke hold defenses, kick defenses, taking prisoners and incapacitating enemies, defending against knife and sword, defenses against blunt weapons and clubs, defense against firearms like pistols and rifles, defenses against wrestling holds, how to break free from grips on clothing and hair, and how to defend against fist attacks. Learn how things were historically done in the military for personal enrichment and historical study by learning from the classic knowledge of the American soldier. Great for learning the history behind the ins-and-outs of soldering principles developed by the U.S. military. Not just for military personnel, this book is a great gift for outdoors enthusiasts, backpackers, campers, hikers, hunters, scouts, military history enthusiasts, and veterans! A part of the Military Outdoors Skills Series. This Doublebit Historic Edition reprint of Unarmed Defense for the American Soldier - FM 21-150 (1942) is professionally restored and presented from the original facsimile source with the highest degree of fidelity possible. Available in both paperback and hardcover, readers can enjoy this historic Civilian Reference Edition reissue for generations to come and learn from its timeless knowledge.
NATO Rules of Engagement
Author: Camilla Guldahl Cooper
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2019-12-02
Total Pages: 498
ISBN-13: 9004401687
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn NATO Rules of Engagement, Camilla Guldahl Cooper offers clarity on a topic prone to confusion and misunderstanding. NATO rules of engagement (ROE) are of considerable political, strategic and operational importance, yet many of its concepts lack clarity. The resulting ambiguity may be detrimental for people involved and for mission accomplishment. Through a thorough analysis of the concept, purpose, development and use of NATO ROE, Cooper contributes to improved understanding and implementation of NATO ROE. The book covers all use of force categories and relevant law relating to the use of force during armed conflicts, including the complex concepts of hostile act and hostile intent, direct participation in hostilities, and the increasing reliance on self-defence during armed conflict.
Self-Defense for Gentlemen and Ladies
Author: Colonel Thomas Hoyer Monstery
Publisher: Blue Snake Books
Published: 2015-04-21
Total Pages: 217
ISBN-13: 1583948694
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 19th-century self-defense manual—written by a master swordsman—will appeal to fencers and martial artists as well as fans of Victorian-era culture, steampunk, and American history Colonel Thomas Hoyer Monstery was a master swordsman who participated in more than fifty duels, fought under twelve flags, battled gangsters, and was constantly involved in the great conflicts and upheavals of his time. In the 1870s, he began writing his magnum opus—a series of newspaper articles that are now collected here for the first time in Self-Defense for Gentleman and Ladies. In this book, Colonel Monstery presents a unique look into the Victorian-era fighting world. He describes styles such as British “purring” (shin-kicking), Welsh jump-kicking, and American rough-and-tumble fighting, in addition to providing illustrated instruction in the art of gentlemanly self-defense with a cane, staff, or one’s bare hands. Fifty rare drawings and photographs from the period illuminate Monstery’s world, while an extensive glossary of terms and an introductory biography of Colonel Monstery—including fascinating details of his many duels as well as his groundbreaking devotion to teaching fencing and self-defense skills to women—update his text to make it accessible and useful to gentlemen and ladies of any era. Contents Colonel Thomas Hoyer Monstery: The Unknown American Martial Arts Master I. Introduction. II. The Logic of Boxing. III. Standing and Striking. IV. Advancing to Strike and Feinting. V. Simple Parries in Boxing. VI. Parries with Returns. VII. Effective or Counter Parries in Boxing. VIII. Offence and Defense by Evasions. IX. Trips, Grips, and Back-Falls. X. Rules for a Set-to with Gloves. XI. Observations on Natural Weapons. XII. The Use of the Cane. XIII. The Use of the Cane (continued). XIV. The Use of the Staff. XV. The Use of the Staff (continued). Appendix: Monstery's Rules for Contests of Sparring and Fencing Glossary
Field Manual
Author: United States. Department of the Army
Publisher:
Published: 1943
Total Pages: 144
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Author: Wesley Brown
Publisher: Loose Cannon
Published: 1951
Total Pages: 140
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Hidden Classic of mid-20th Century Defensive Tactics Originally published in 1951, this little known defensive classic is 'the manual' of Wesley Brown's Defensive Combat system as taught to Naval Aviators during World War 2. After a chance encounter at the Chicago World's Fair, he is recruited as a plain clothes officer to a Chicago police department by Col. Isham Randolph (of the crime-fighting Chicago Secret Six). Wesley rose quickly to become the asst. Director of the police training Traffic Institute at Northwestern University. Here he honed his concepts for defensive tactics suitable for police close quarters encounters with the criminal element. With the outbreak of WW2, he joined the Navy and was assigned to create a new hand-to-hand combat program for the Naval Air Corps. The program was so well received that both the Army, and fledgling O.S.S. patterned their courses after it. This course and the techniques in it are immortalized in the U.S. Navy film, "Hand to Hand Combat in Three Parts" which was both produced and stars Wesley Brown, showing his style of rough-and-tumble moves/counter-moves. An amazing and comprehensive look into early 1930's–40's defensive techniques. It deserves a place on any serious martial arts bookshelf. Topics covered include: - Unarmed Opponents - Armed opponents (Pistol/rifle/knife) - Police club use - Wrist Locks and escapes - Grapples, Chokes / escapes - Vulnerable Areas - Hand Blows - Kicks - Throws / Leg sweeps - Defensive moves for Ladies - Control holds, etc. - Training regimens Keywords: wrestling,rough and tumble,knife,baton,club,choke hold,police, OSS
