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(High quality pdf image scan with OCR layer)Colonel. Rex Applegate: The name has become synonymous with covert operations, close-quarters combat, point shooting, knife fighting, and riot control. In these fields, noother name commands such respect. This book is the remarkable story of Colonel Applegate's days with the Office of Strategic Services and service with celebrated men such as Wild Bill Donovan, William Fairbairn, and Eric Sykes. in his earlier works—KilI or Get Killed, Combat Use of the Double-Edged Fighting Knife, and Bullseyes Don't Shoot Back—the Colonel clearly laid out his philosophies on close-quarters combat. The Close-Combat Files of Colonel Rex Applegate is the story of how the OSS' training and clandestine missions (some of which are still classified) came about. Applegate was there for it all and goes into great detail to explain how OSS operatives were able to get in to and out of enemy territory and create such havoc behind enemy lines. From the selection process, training techniques, and the early days of Camp Ritchie to weapons development and top-secret operative insertion methods, the truth that has remained hidden for so long is brought to light.

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Author

Col. Rex Applegate and Maj. Chuck Melson

Publisher

Paladin Press

Published

1998

Language

EN

ISBN

9780873649988

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Military, Engineering, Government_military

Rating

4.4 / 5 (29 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14