The US Army’s Basic Hand to Hand Fighting of World War I (Silent)

by Ashley Dale • July 26, 2011 • 3 comments

Mixed martial arts training didn’t begin with the UFC. In this rare footage from World War I American soldiers are taught how to strike, grapple and kill with their hands and bayonet.

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  1. LTC Cliff Corrington

    I have seen many training FM films over the years but it's nice to see some of the old ones again, thanks, LTC Corrington.

    On July 28, 2011 at 2:57 am • Reply
  2. SSG Klatt

    I am curious to know where this was filmed.

    On August 3, 2011 at 6:36 pm • Reply
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    On October 19, 2011 at 11:14 pm • Reply