The Close - Combat Files of Colonel Rex Applegate

Col. Rex Applegate & Maj. Chuck Melson

ISBN 10: 0873649982 / ISBN 13: 9780873649988

Published by Paladin Press, Boulder, Colorado, 1998

Hardback. Important account of how the "OSS" Training and clandestine missions" came out", described by the author who was heavily involved. 202pp., numerous ills., endnotes, bibliography. Very good condition in like dustwrapper. Ships from UK. Seller Inventory # 028137

Synopsis:

This is the remarkable story of how Col. Rex Applegate, William Fairbairn, Eric Sykes and Wild Bill Donovan trained and employed OSS and MID commandos during WWII. Includes the facts behind the development of point shooting, knife fighting, hand-to-hand combat and a staggering number of other fighting skills as taught by the top instructors of the era. Contains rare archival photos and the Colonel's graphic original lesson plans.

About the Author: Col. Rex Applegate was universally recognized as America's foremost authority on close combat with or without weapons.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Close - Combat Files of Colonel Rex ...
Publisher: Paladin Press, Boulder, Colorado
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition