Unarmed Defense For The American Soldier: Basic Field Manual, June 30, 1942 FM 21-150 is a comprehensive guidebook for soldiers in the American military during World War II, providing instruction on unarmed combat techniques and tactics. The manual covers a range of topics, including basic principles of hand-to-hand combat, defensive and offensive moves, grappling, throws, and strikes. The book also provides guidance on how to use natural objects as weapons, such as rocks or sticks, and how to defend against armed attackers. The manual emphasizes the importance of physical fitness and conditioning, as well as mental discipline and situational awareness. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of military training and close combat techniques.This is a new release of the original 1942 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.