<DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">This book is the twenty-first century hand-to-hand combat field manual the U.S. Army distributes to all its soldiers. It presents all the essential skills in one durable package?how to ground-fight, throw and take down the enemy, strike the enemy, use handheld weapons, and defend yourself.</p><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Proficiency in hand-to-hand combat is one of the fundamental building blocks for training the modern soldier. Soldiers must be prepared to use different levels of force in an environment where conflict may change from low intensity to high intensity over a matter of hours; and many military operations, such as peacekeeping missions or noncombatant evacuation, may restrict the use of deadly weapons. Hand-to-hand combat training can save lives when unexpected confrontations occur.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Addressing both hand-to-hand combat and rifle-bayonet fighting<I>, U.S. Army Hand-to-Hand Combat Handbook </I>is illustrated with more than 350 photos and diagrams that cover:<I></I></P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">* Basic Ground-Fighting Techniques</p><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">* Advanced Ground-Fighting Techniques</p><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">* Takedowns and Throws</p><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">* Strikes</p><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">* Handheld Weapons</p><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">* Standing Defense</p><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">* Group Tactics</p><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">* Training</P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>