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Men learn methods of attack and defence in unarmed combat during the Second World War. Film: IWM DRA 202 <1/2>

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These clips were included in a 1941 training film highlighting the importance of knowledge of unarmed combat and illustrating how an unarmed man can deal effectively with the enemy. Find it here: Film: IWM DRA 202 <2/2>

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@VoicesofWW2 The methods of attacking and defending a stationary enemy combatants

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Darren Fella 🜂 🇬🇧🇺🇦1 year ago

i have found Krav Maga is the most helpful, you cant practice fighting without the actual impacts & effects it's like totally impossible

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B007EYSL4YER COD WW21 year ago

That looks like Sykes teaching at OSS

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