Colonel Rex Applegate (10 results)
- Softcover
Seller: Naval and Military Press Ltd, Uckfield, , United KingdomNaval and Military Press Ltd
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Condition: New. SB 2026 reprint of original edition 1943xiii+332pp Lt Col. Rex Applegateâs WW2 Combat Classic âKill or Get Killedâ is one of the most detailed and comprehensive guides of armed and unarmed combat ever written. From unarmed, to knife, bayonet, pistol, garotte and more â" Applegate provides written descriptions, ph…otographs, illustrations on more to showcase and share the skills of forces like the O.S.S. This a WW2 Combatives classic from Lt. Col Rex Applegate. Over the course of more than 330 pages, the reader is taken through a myriad of unarmed and armed combat techniques tried and tested on the battlefields of the second world war. Rex Applegateâs masterpiece is a truly holistic work, spanning unarmed striking and grappling, sentry elimination, combat shooting and the deployment of knives, coshes and garottes. It is a fantastic example of how the O.S.S and wider American services took the core material of W.E Fairbairn, E.A Sykes and Pat OâNeil and evolved it for the purposes of the American espionage and raiding forces during and beyond the 1940âs. Rex being an accomplished martial artist and firearms instructor in his own right brings his views on techniques, training and mind-set to life across this varied and immersive volume â" alongside the history of their use and application. Containing a mixture of written instructions, photographs and illustrations â" it clearly lays out the best ways to deliver and deploy the techniques. It is uniquely detailed on aspects such as knife defence, holster choices and the taking and detaining of prisoners.
- Hardcover
Seller: Naval and Military Press Ltd, Uckfield, , United KingdomNaval and Military Press Ltd
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Condition: New. SB 2025 reprint of original edition 1943xiii+332pp Lt Col. Rex Applegateâs WW2 Combat Classic âKill or Get Killedâ is one of the most detailed and comprehensive guides of armed and unarmed combat ever written. From unarmed, to knife, bayonet, pistol, garotte and more â" Applegate provides written descriptions, ph…otographs, illustrations on more to showcase and share the skills of forces like the O.S.S. This a WW2 Combatives classic from Lt. Col Rex Applegate. Over the course of more than 330 pages, the reader is taken through a myriad of unarmed and armed combat techniques tried and tested on the battlefields of the second world war. Rex Applegateâs masterpiece is a truly holistic work, spanning unarmed striking and grappling, sentry elimination, combat shooting and the deployment of knives, coshes and garottes. It is a fantastic example of how the O.S.S and wider American services took the core material of W.E Fairbairn, E.A Sykes and Pat OâNeil and evolved it for the purposes of the American espionage and raiding forces during and beyond the 1940âs. Rex being an accomplished martial artist and firearms instructor in his own right brings his views on techniques, training and mind-set to life across this varied and immersive volume â" alongside the history of their use and application. Containing a mixture of written instructions, photographs and illustrations â" it clearly lays out the best ways to deliver and deploy the techniques. It is uniquely detailed on aspects such as knife defence, holster choices and the taking and detaining of prisoners.
Language: English
Published by The Stackpole Company 1964
- Hardcover
Seller: Oakholm Books, Aberfeldy, , United KingdomOakholm Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. No inscriptions etc. Sixth edition of Kill or Get Killed, revised and expanded. A good, sturdy copy, with minor wear and marks to boards etc.
More imagesPublished by Military Service Publishing Co., Harrisburg, Pa 1952
- Hardcover
Seller: Open Door Books MABA, Bath, ME, U.S.A.Open Door Books MABA
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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.
More imagesPublished by Stackpole Company, Harrisburg 1964
- Hardcover
Seller: Turn-The-Page Books, Skyway, WA, U.S.A.Turn-The-Page Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 6th edition, 1st printing. Prior owner's name and address inked on front flyleaf. Full cloth binding. 528pp. Photos and illustrations. Good only dust jacket is rubbed and scuffed, with small chips. In a protective mylar cover. -- An extensive Revision of Kill or Get K…illed, with much new material added. Size: 8vo - 8" - 9" Tall.
More imagesPublished by Paladin Press 1976
- Hardcover
Seller: Book Grocer, Tullamarine, VIC, AustraliaBook Grocer
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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.
Published by THE MILITARY SERVICE PUB. CO, Pennsylvania 1956
- Softcover
Seller: Artless Missals, DENVER, CO, U.S.A.Artless Missals
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Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. 3rd Edition. Fly page through end of chapter 1 have a 2 inch oil spot at bottom couple inches of pages, text block not obscured, some foxing of edges of text block. Spine has small tears on ends and has closed tears across in a couple places. Binding solid, rest of pages crisp and clean, no mark…ings found. Covers faded and quite rubbed with creases, scuffs and dents. Extremities bumped with creased to include some page corners. Ships within 24-48 hours via media mail.
Published by The Military Service Publishing Co., Harrisburg, PA 1951
- Hardcover
Seller: RareNonFiction, IOBA, Ladysmith, BC, CanadaRareNonFiction, IOBA
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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.
Published by The Stackpole Company, USA 1964
- Hardcover
Seller: RareNonFiction, IOBA, Ladysmith, BC, CanadaRareNonFiction, IOBA
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Sixth Edition. 528 pages. Index. Generously illustrated with excellent black and white photos and diagrams. This books is an expansion and revision of the author's 'Kill Or Get Killed" and is intended to "make available to civil and military law enforcement agencies the mo…st up-to-date methods of handling crowd and riot situations. Its scope ranges from the friendly persuasion of a peaceful crowd to the application of varying degrees of force when lesser means are inadequate to insure control, even to the use of ball ammunition in an all-out riot. Crowds are analyzed as well as mobs, and particularly the transition from crowd to mob. An effort is made to distinguish between the actions that may be expected from a professionally led and agitated mob and those of a spontaneous mob. To our knowledge, there is probably nobody better qualified than Colonel Applegate to describe these techniques" - Publisher's Foreword. Former library copy with usual markings. Moderate wear to tight and square book. Light wear to vividly illustrated dust jacket which is now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A sound vintage copy of this superb reference.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Close-combat, Riot Control, Crowd Control, Chemical Munitions, Police dogs, Police batons, Room Combat, Knife Attack and Defense, Prisoner Handling, Law Enforcement.
More imagesPublished by The Stackpole Company, Pennsylvania 1964
Seller: DeWolfe & Wood, Alfred, ME, U.S.A.DeWolfe & Wood
Contact seller5-star seller528 pp. Originally published for military use this revised edition was marketed to police officers, special guards, and the individual. Includes instruction on dealing with Mob Violence, Communist Tactics, Chemical Munitions, and more.
