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 The Close-Combat Files of Col. Rex Applegate
Col. Rex Applegate
(208 pages) PP
Price
$39.95 HB
For more than 50 years, military history
buffs and close-combat aficionados have been awaiting the true story of Colonel
Applegate's experiences with the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) and Military
Intelligence Division (MID). Now this remarkable story is revealed in its entirety for the
first time. The Close-Combat Files of Col. Rex Applegate reveals how William
Fairbairn, Eric Sykes, Wild Bill Donovan and Rex Applegate selected, trained and employed
OSS and MID commandos during WWII. Included are 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. This incredible book contains
rare archival photos and the Colonel's graphic original lesson plans. It is destined
to become an instant, highly collectible classic.
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