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

by Ashley Dale • July 26, 2011 • 5 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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  • http://N/A 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.

  • SSG Klatt

    I am curious to know where this was filmed.

  • Gunner22

    This was interesting and very entertaining to watch. Thanks!

  • GBruner

    I THOUGHT IT WAS VERY DIFFERENT BUT GOOD TRAINING FOR THE TIME .

  • sgt .CBRN

    That was interesting to see training from WW1 .