Kill or Get Killed

Rex Applegate

ISBN 10: 1474539661 / ISBN 13: 9781474539661

Published by Naval and Military Press, 2024

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Kill or Get Killed
• Publisher: Naval and Military Press
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1474539661
• ISBN 13: 9781474539661
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 15.24W x 1.04H x 22.86D centimeters 15.24 centimeters width by 1.04 centimeters height by 22.86 centimeters depth
• Weight: 263 grams

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Synopsis

Rex Applegate's "Kill or be Killed" is a timeless classic of WW2 military combatives. Printed in 1943 for military and civil markets, it explores the core techniques and training needed to stay safe in the warzones and combat theatres of the second world war.

Kill or Get Killed, via a wide array of photographs and illustrated diagrams explore unarmed combat, use of blades, pistols and sub-machine guns. The manual also provides details on training programs and setting up ranges for skill development.

Rex Applegate was famous for his holistic approach in training soldiers and spies in WW2 using his own methods, and those inspired and taught by contemporaries such as W.E Fairbairn. The manual is designed to be an easy-to-follow guide for learning and teaching the tactics, strategies and approaches.

Rex Applegate's "kill or be killed" helped prepare America's marines, soldiers, sailors, spies and airmen for the realities of war. This highly shared and respected work provides all you need to know about unarmed combat and close quarter engagement with the enemy.