Cold Steel
by John Styers
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Author: John StyersPhotographer: Louis Lowery
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1974-06-01
ISBN: 087364025X
Number of pages: 179
Publisher: Paladin Press
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Book Review: A Classic
Summary: 3 Stars
I originally purchased this book about 30 years ago and recently pulled it out again for a refresher. It provides an interesting snapshot of a period in American history when we believed in ourselves and saw those we battled as ignoble savages. Perhaps that was naive, but it sure helped to keep life simple. The preface is a great example:
"To Americans, who fight fair and clean by heritage - when they can - we dedicate this book...That they may save their own lives by confidently engaging their enemy with his own unprincipled principles."
Although I do not have a lot of knowledge about knife fighting, many of the techniques appear to be practical and resemble those taught in the few courses I have attended. Since this book was oriented towards soldiers in combat, some of it would not be relevant (i.e. bayonet drills) to the average person on the street who is interested in personal defense training.
A classic that should be read by anyone interested in military history and/or close combat techniques.
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