Unarmed Combat: Manual of Commando and Guerilla Warfare

A rare original WW2 unarmed combat manual, published by Bernards of London c.1940. It includes details of a wide variety of blows, holds, kicks, throws, strikes, and other self defence techniques. With instructions on how to deal with assailants armed with knives or pistols, and how to overpower sentries. The booklet is well illustrated with numerous drawings of servicemen using the techniques. The booklet was intended to be used by both the regular army and the Home Guard. London: Bernards (Publishers) Ltd., 1940. — 17 p. Language: English. Introduction. Holds, Releases, Silent Killing. For H.G. & Service use. Tying up securely. Extraction of information. Charts. Diagrams. Vital body points.