Combat / defence skills and manuals

In this fascinating little book, Baden-Powell uses his extensive military experience and memories of service in Africa to distill soldiering down to 'the four C-s': Courage, Common sense, Cunning and Cheerfulness.

The debut novel from legendary SAS Survival Guide author Lofty Wiseman.

The success of the U.

'Fighting like a girl says I can be powerful in ways that are natural to me; I have access to power too - it may not look the same as your power, but it's there and I can claim it.

America's First Aircraft Carrier tells the remarkable story of the USS Langley.

La cartapesta es el término italiano para designar la técnica que emplea trozos de papel, ya sea de periódico, de cocina o similar, cortados a mano y unidos con cola blanca, colocados sobre una base o un molde.

"Los distintos encuentros a vida o muerte recreados en este libro son verídicos en todos sus detalles, al menos hasta donde llega la capacidad de los agentes para recordarlos y la mía para relatarlos.

This book thoroughly explains military techniques of close combat fighting necessary for self-defense in every situation.

Nach den bürgerkriegsähnlichen Unruhen in Vierteln von Newark, Detroit und anderen Städten der USA faßte Fulbright Anfang August 1967 in einer Rede vor der amerikanischen Anwaltsvereinigung in Honolulu seine Kritik an der Innen- und Außenpolitik der USA zusammen in dem Urteil, die Vereinigten Staaten «übten Macht um der Macht willen» aus und sie seien auf dem Wege, «eine imperialistische Nation zu werden».

Published in the months leading up to the Battle of Jutland, W.

Published in the months leading up to the Battle of Jutland, W.

"Some twenty-five years after its conclusion, yet with its echoes resonating once more in contemporary East-West relations, the rigors and detail of many aspects of the Cold War are becoming increasingly of interest.

"Some twenty-five years after its conclusion, yet with its echoes resonating once more in contemporary East-West relations, the rigors and detail of many aspects of the Cold War are becoming increasingly of interest.

Albrecht Dürer is probably the most famous German artist of the Renaissance, if not of all time.

Albrecht Dürer is probably the most famous German artist of the Renaissance, if not of all time.

"e;Dierk Hagedorn continues to solidify his reputation as one of today's most talented authorities on German Fechtbucher with another superlative volume.

I've written this book to help you the soldier kill the enemy when you get the chance and, most importantly, come back home in one piece.

I've written this book to help you the soldier kill the enemy when you get the chance and, most importantly, come back home in one piece.

America's First Aircraft Carrier tells the remarkable story of the USS Langley.

Historically in warfare, the majority of all combat deaths have occurred prior to a casualty ever receiving advanced trauma management.

Military surgeons must assume a leadership role in combat casualty care in circumstances that are far less than ideal.

Whether youre gearing up for a backcountry trek, preparing for the worst that nature or man can offer, or just want to have a great resource at your fingertips, you need this comprehensive, full-color new edition of the U.

This comprehensive new edition of U.

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Here in this critical guide is all the important safety techniques that youll need to know in order to survive in just about any condition.

Here in this critical guide is all the important medical techniques that youll need to know in order to survive in just about any situation.

In this fascinating little book, Robert Baden-Powell uses his extensive military experience and memories of service in Africa to distill soldiering down to 'the four C-s': Courage, Common sense, Cunning and Cheerfulness.

A compelling insight into the lives of the soldiers behind the war that not only changed the direction of world affairs but also brought with it a modernised, mechanised style of warfare.

This is the first Pocket Manual to be dedicated to the German Army in the First World War, with chapters comprising of complete documents or extracts drawn from two major sources: the German Army of 1914 - 1918 itself, or the intelligence sections of other armies.

This is the first Pocket Manual to be dedicated to the German Army in the First World War, with chapters comprising of complete documents or extracts drawn from two major sources: the German Army of 1914 - 1918 itself, or the intelligence sections of other armies.

The complete story of the evolution and organisational history of the Royal Army Physical Training Corps.

The complete story of the evolution and organisational history of the Royal Army Physical Training Corps.

Though less iconic than the nimble Spitfire, the Hawker Hurricane was a vital stalwart in the British war effort.

Two weeks before Dunkirk, Anthony Eden, Minister of War, announced to the nation on BBC radio his concept of a Local Defence Volunteer force.

How to fly the legendary fighter plane in combat using the manuals and instructions supplied by the RAF during the Second World War.

Millions of people are purchasing firearms for personal safety and home protection, but owning a firearm is only one part of the equation.

Millions of people are purchasing firearms for personal safety and home protection, but owning a firearm is only one part of the equation.

'Captures the confusion, black humour, raw courage and sheer exhilaration of combat brilliantly' THE TIMES'Read this account of his stint with the 26-man strong X Platoon in the sweltering jungle, living on grubs, outnumbered 80 to one, battling heavily armed rebels with bamboo sticks and home-made grenades, and you'll be asking the question.

The first institutional examination of the British army''s learning and innovation process during the First World War.

The first institutional examination of the British army''s learning and innovation process during the First World War.

Crushing your enemies, driving them before you, and hearing the lamentations of their women?

From legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA master Rickson Gracie comes a riveting, insightful memoir that weaves together the story of Gracie's stunning career with the larger history of the Gracie family dynasty, showing how the connection between mind and body can be harnessed for success both inside and outside the ring.

Steve Jones' Body Mind Spirit system shows you how to excel at whatever life throws at you, from self-defence on the streets, dealing with office bully tactics or giving a speech in front of a crowd of people.

A career of nearly three decades with the CIA and the National Intelligence Council showed Paul R.

Master Sun's The Art of War is by no means the only ancient Chinese treatise on military affairs.

No nation in recent history has placed greater emphasis on the role of technology in planning and waging war than the United States.

In Buying Military Transformation, Peter Dombrowski and Eugene Gholz analyze the United States military's ongoing effort to capitalize on information technology.

Rooted in recent scholarship, The Columbia History of the Vietnam War offers profound new perspectives on the political, historical, military, and social issues that defined the war and its effect on the United States and Vietnam.

A history of warfare distilled into 100 momentous battles - epic moments that have shaped our world.

The original and best survival guide for any situation in every climate.