Author: Jay McCollough
Publisher: SKYHORSE, Jul 2010
Binding: Softcover
ISBN: 1-61608-010-8
Synopsis
Everything you need to know about modern military combat. From dozens of the U.S. Army's well-written field manuals on every conceivable aspect of conducting combat operations, this compendium contains everything for any combatant anywhere - armed or unarmed & in all conditions & terrains. 700 B&W illus; 8.5x11 inches, 960 pgs.
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Here for the first time in one place is everything you need to know about modern military combat. Drawn from dozens of the U.S. Army's well-written field manuals on every conceivable aspect of conducting combat operations, this huge compendium contains everything for any combatant anywhere---armed or unarmed & in all conditions & terrains, including:
? desert, jungle, mountain, & house-to-house fighting
? training for rifle, mortar, mines, & sniper operations
? mental preparedness, & leadership for combat & combat stress
? tank & artillery tactics (great for mothers-in-law)
? forward & reconnaissance operations
? construction of defensive positions
? combat in nuclear, biological, & chemical environments
? land navigation, map reading, first aid, & camouflage Last but not least, this book also includes a complete section on hand-to-hand combat so that you can use your bayonet or kill with your bare hands. With hundreds of photographs & illustrations demonstrating priceless tips & techniques, if it's not in the Ultimate Guide to U.S. Army Combat Skills, Tactics, & Techniques, your Army of One don't need it! Boo-ya!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jay McCullough is a writer & editor specializing in the subjects of history & military history. He is the editor of The Ultimate Guide to U.S. Army Survival Skills, Tactics, & Techniques & the author of A Tale of Two Subs. He lives in North Haven, Connecticut.