Lieutenant Colonel Rex Applegate (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Brown Covers. Publisher's Foreword. Ix. Author's Preface Xii Illustrated With Photographs And Illustrations. 316 Pgs Index. Owner's Name.

Hardback. Lieutenant Colonel Rex Applegate, Paladin Press. Edition: Revised and EnlargedCondition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Some marks and specks on boards. Rubbed and worn corners. Internally sound. Clean and bright text. A foundational text in the field of close-quarters combat, Kill Or Get Killed presents an authoritative manual on self-defense and tactical engagement. This seminal work details a comprehensive system of unarmed combat, knife fighting, and pistolcraft, drawing from the author's extensive experience. It instructs readers on practical methods for survival in high-stress situations, emphasizing decisive action and psychological preparedness. The book illustrates techniques for disarming adversaries and neutralizing threats, offering invaluable insights for military personnel, law enforcement, and civilians seeking robust personal protection strategies. It argues for a pragmatic and aggressive approach to self-preservation, making it an essential reference for anyone interested in combatives. Hardback.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Second Edition. xiv, 316 pages. Index. Printed on glossy stock. Abundantly illustrated with black and white photos and diagrams. "War is a brutal business, whether it be war against an ememy or war against the criminal who strikes from within. And personal combat, at close quarters, is its most brutal aspect. Today [during the Korean War] we are fighting against an utterly ruthless Communist enemy, one who feels he must win at any cost, even at the cost of human decency. To survive, the soldier who meets such an enemy must know all the dirty tricks of close combat. The same principle applies when the enemy is domestic. This book is designed to meet this situation. It is an intensely practical and forthright description of the techniques of hand-to-hand combat." - Publisher's Foreword. Average wear to publisher's maroon cloth. Front hinge weak. Prior owner's name, bookplate and address label upon front endpaper. Name written atop title page. Dust jacket not included. A worthy early reference copy of this highly-regarded manual first printed during WWII and widely used in commando training.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Close Combat, Hand to Hand Combat, Self-Defense.