WW1 1917 UNARMED COMBAT MANUAL ATTACK AND DEFENCE BRITISH ARMY BAYONET TRAINING

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WW1 1917 UNARMED COMBAT MANUAL ATTACK AND DEFENCE BRITISH ARMY BAYONET TRAINING:
$193.53

WW1 1917 UNARMED COMBAT MANUAL ATTACK AND DEFENCE BRITISH ARMY BAYONET TRAINING 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)published by H.M.S.O., London, 1917printed by HARRISON AND SONS, London, July, 1917
An extremely rare original WW1 British Army unarmed combat manual. Published in 1917, it was one of the earliest such handbooks, the forerunner of later classic texts on the subject, such as Fairbairn’s All-In-Fighting. The manual 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.The manual is very well illustrated throughout with numerous excellent line drawings of the various combat situations that might be encountered, and the fighting techniques that should be deployed.
Condition:
In near fine condition. The card cover is in excellent, near mint, condition. The stapled binding is very good and secure, although the original staples are rusty. The text and illustrations are in excellent condition.
Published: 1917Khaki card cover with black titlingIllustrated with line drawingsDimensions: 105mm x 165mmPages: 46
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