The Classics of U.S. Bayonet Techniques
Combining two complete classics of self defense techniques, you get a great value for your money and have expertly restored versions of these must-have reference works.
There are two complete books in this volume, COLD STEEL(1952) and Bayonet Field Manual 23-25 (1943). Both present the American method of bayonet fighting in great detail; Short and long thrusts, blocks/parries, multiple opponents and much more.
Cold Steel is the infamous book of USMC hand-to-hand combat methods as taught during WW2. With a primary emphasis on the bayonet and knife, it is well known for its deadly, no-quarter-given style of using every trick available to defeat your enemy. Smaller sections also detail unarmed combat, stick fighting and even knife throwing. All supremely illustrated with detailed, and clear photos.
And...the second book, Bayonet: Field Manual 23-25 (1943), is a World War 2 Army training manual. Presented in a simple and easy to follow approach, it shows recruits exactly how to use their bayonet in hand to hand fighting. Outlining the various moves and methods necessary for battlefield survival, it also explains how to coordinate multi soldier bayonet attacks and multiple opponent strategy. Extra material covers training methods, course of instruction info and extensive details of construction/layout of training aids used in bayonet assault courses.
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