WW2 US / Allied Commando Hand-to-Hand Fighting handbook "Get Tough" - Commando Knife - by Major W.E. Fairbairn-Sykes - MI6 - OSS - 1943
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Commando Knife by Major W.E. Fairbairn-Sykes, MI6 OSS, 1943 first edition, in English, 120 pages, in good condition.
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Nice 1943-dated edition of the famous commando book 'Get Tough', hand-to-hand fighting as taught to the British Commandos by Captain W.E. Fairbairn. Extremely nice OSS-MI6 related handbook. It was printed in 1943. The book is in certainly issued condition; see the attached photos for a good impression. Overall, a great book.
Fairbairn was a British Royal Marine officer. He developed hand-to-hand combat methods for the allied special forces during World War II. He created innovative pistol shooting and fighting techniques, as well as the development of the Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife.
During WW2, he was recruited by the British Secret Service as an Army officer. Together with fellow close-combat instructor Sykes, Fairbairn was commissioned on the General List in 1941. He trained British, American, and Canadian Commando and No. 2 Dutch Troop 10th Inter-Allied Commando forces, along with Ranger candidates in close-combat, pistol-shooting, and knife-fighting techniques.
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We specialize in the sale of professional military regulations, academic literature, and other militaria with over 20 years of experience. With a carefully selected range, we serve collectors, historians, defense professionals, and enthusiasts of military history. Our products offer reliable and authentic information and are of high quality. We stand for expertise, reliability, and a passion for military heritage.
Translated by Google TranslateNice 1943-dated edition of the famous commando book 'Get Tough', hand-to-hand fighting as taught to the British Commandos by Captain W.E. Fairbairn. Extremely nice OSS-MI6 related handbook. It was printed in 1943. The book is in certainly issued condition; see the attached photos for a good impression. Overall, a great book.
Fairbairn was a British Royal Marine officer. He developed hand-to-hand combat methods for the allied special forces during World War II. He created innovative pistol shooting and fighting techniques, as well as the development of the Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife.
During WW2, he was recruited by the British Secret Service as an Army officer. Together with fellow close-combat instructor Sykes, Fairbairn was commissioned on the General List in 1941. He trained British, American, and Canadian Commando and No. 2 Dutch Troop 10th Inter-Allied Commando forces, along with Ranger candidates in close-combat, pistol-shooting, and knife-fighting techniques.
Seller's Story
We specialize in the sale of professional military regulations, academic literature, and other militaria with over 20 years of experience. With a carefully selected range, we serve collectors, historians, defense professionals, and enthusiasts of military history. Our products offer reliable and authentic information and are of high quality. We stand for expertise, reliability, and a passion for military heritage.
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Number of Books
1
Subject
Heraldry, Military, War history
Book Title
Commando Knife - by Major W.E. Fairbairn-Sykes - MI6 - OSS
Author/ Illustrator
WW2 US / Allied Commando Hand-to-Hand Fighting handbook "Get Tough"
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1943
Edition
1st Edition
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
120
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