U.S. Marine Combat Conditioning is a complete reproduction of the combat conditioning program that was completed by all World War II-era Officer Candidates while at OCS in Quantico; Virginia. Combat Conditioning is defined as the physical and mental conditioning of individual Marines for hand-to-hand combat and is an essential part of the progressive training of all Marines. In addition to conditioning the Marines physically; the program is designed to help them overcome inhibitions toward physical contact. The goal is not only to gain physical strength; agility; and endurance but also to develop confidence as a hand-to-hand fighter both with and without weapons. Additionally; this manual serves as the guide for individual Marine units when establishing their own combat conditioning programs. An invaluable part of U.S. military history; the lessons remain relevant even to-day. With over 200 photographs; U.S. Marine Combat Conditioning demonstrates—in vivid detail—the exercises and training techniques used by marines to prepare for combat as well as their proper application. The program incorporates mass physical drills; competitive games and exercises; and specially designed obstacle and assault courses. In addition to the rigorous physical training; it includes combat instruction in judo as well as the use of knives; bayonets; clubs; silent weapons; and pistols.
#1280377 in Books Left Coast Press 2005-10-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .90 x 6.00l; 1.22 #File Name: 159874013X310 pages
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Shared Histories: Superb execution of an important conceptBy Ami Isseroff"Shared Histories" is a bold experiment that has achieved notable success. It has begun the process of producing a common understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. If we cannot all agree on the interpretation; we must at least all be cognizant of the interpretations of different sides; and we must be able to agree on the bare facts. The authors initiated what is essentially a dialogue project between Israeli and Palestinian historians. This book is the result of that dialogue.If you have read more than one account of the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; you know that it is virtually impossible to get an impartial account of any event or an impartial jury regarding any question in that conflict. The making of history is skewed not only by the inevitable honest personal biases; but often by conscious attempts to "spin" events in order to satisfy preconceived ideological notions. Two narratives inevitably were generated among two peoples; and an "industry" supporting and amplifying each of those narratives was generated to perpetuate and enlarge the differences. This situation does not aid in our understanding. More important; it is intended to vindicate one or the other side; and is not conducive to the convergence toward elements of a common perception needed as the basis for peace.This book; and the process it has initiated; can go a long way to remedying the problem. Most of the major issues separating Israel Zionist and Arab Palestinian percepts of the genesis of the conflict are covered. Participants from both sides present and discuss their views of demographic changes and immigration; the evolution of Zionism and of the Palestinian Arab movement; the 1948 War of Independence; refugee question and more. They have created a genuine intellectual document in which working historians present their views and are challenged by their peers.If you are seriously interested in understanding the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; and are not afraid of slaughtering some ideological pet roosters and sacred cows; you need to read this book.0 of 4 people found the following review helpful. So fast; so great!By T. TranThank you so much for the super fast shipping; and plus; the book looks so new!!! Great deal...Will definitely shop with you again! :)
