Martin J Dougherty: 15 books
by Martin J Dougherty
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2014
Punching. Although it seems like one of the simplest forms of self-defense, this ancient form of combat is actually more complex than you would ever imagine. Now, in this fully illustrated and easy-to-use book, the art of punching is decoded for readers everywhere. This book will teach you the elements...
Cut And Thrust
European Swords and Swordsmanship
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2014
Of all the weapons ever invented, none has the mystique of the sword. It remains a symbol of authority and strength even today, long after its day on the battlefield has passed. Swords feature in figures of speech, in statues and monuments, and in company logos. They are used in solemn ceremonies...
The Wars of the Roses
The conflict that inspired Game of Thrones
Language: English
Release Date: April 11, 2015
“Westeros is probably closer to medieval Britain than anything else.” George R.R. Martin, creator of Game of ThronesKings who were insane, infant or imprisoned; feuding families, disputed successions and monarchs executing their brothers; exiled nobles, war with France and enemies forced to unite...
Norse Myths
Viking Legends of Heroes and Gods
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2016
The stories of Thor, Odin and Loki are familiar to most of us. Many people know that the Norse gods fought against giants and were ultimately betrayed by Loki the trickster. The end of the world and the death of the gods in a grim battle called Ragnarok has also found its way into popular culture. Ideas...
by Martin J Dougherty
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2014
Peering into a volcano about to erupt, checking how fast a forest fire is spreading, exploring the wreck of a sunken ship, charting your enemy’s position and taking out a military target—these are just some of the uses of drones today.Little more than ten years ago drones were barely used, but now...
by Martin J Dougherty
Language: English
Release Date: May 25, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 25, 2012
With the aid of superb line artworks, Unarmed Combat demonstrates to the reader how special forces soldiers are taught to excel in hand-to-hand fighting: how they maximise bodyweight, and the use of various strikes, throws, locks and constrictions to defeat opponents. It explains how different martial...
Sniper
Sniping skills from the world's elite forces
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
The sniper is a lone hunter: to become a special forces sniper requires supreme concentration and extreme self-discipline. SAS and Elite Forces Guide: Sniper examines what it takes to be a special forces elite sniper. It is as important to focus on mental discipline and physical fitness as it is to be...
Vikings
A History of the Norse People
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
"“From the fury of the Northmen, good Lord deliver us.” – Anonymous monk, Noirmoutier, France, 9th century ADBeginning in 789AD, the Vikings raided monasteries, sacked cities and invaded western Europe. They looted and enslaved their enemies. But that is only part of their story. In long boats...
Armed Combat
Defending yourself against hand-held weapons
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Overhead block, upward stab, step-through lunge, bayonet slash; knife fighting, handgun shooting, sword play. If your enemy is armed, you need to know how to deal with him. SAS and Elite Forces Guide Armed Combat teaches a huge range of armed close combat techniques, including tips on fighting stances...
Combat Techniques
The Complete Guide to How Soldiers Fight Wars Today
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Combat Techniques is a comprehensive reference work on tactical procedures for infantry today. Illustrated with action photographs and detailed artworks, it provides a thorough insight into how the soldiers of todays armies would fight in any combat scenario they encountered. The book covers all aspects...
Extreme Unarmed Combat
Hand-to-Hand Fighting Skills From The World's Elite Military Units
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2015
Duck punch, cover block and knee strike. Boxing, wrestling and Ju-Jitsu. Gameplan, lines of attack and final disengagement. If you can’t take flight, you’re going to have to fight. Extreme Unarmed Combat is an authoritative handbook on an immense array of close combat defence techniques, from fistfights...
Pistols and Revolvers
From 1400 to the Present Day
Language: English
Release Date: April 20, 2017
Matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock and caplock; .44 or 9mm; revolver and automatic the history of pistols and revolvers is a fascinating journey through the development of hand-held firearms technology.From early hand cannon of the late 14th century to the latest automatics and machine pistols, Collector’s...
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
Discover the Stories behind Camelot, Excalibur, Guinevere, Lancelot, Merlin, and the Quest for the Holy Grail
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2017
Here lies entombed the renowned King Arthur in the island of Avalon. Inscription found at Glastonbury in the late 12th century King Arthur most probably never existed and if he did we know precious little about him, and yet he is one of the most famous Britons, while Excalibur and Camelot are perhaps...
Sporting Guns
Weapons, Skills and Techniques for Competitive Shooting Sports
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2016
Whether you are hunting small game or caribou, clay pigeon shooting or target pistol shooting, SAS and Elite Forces Guide: Sporting Guns is a comprehensive introduction to the major gun types used for sport. Wildfowling, clay pigeon shooting, Cowboy Action Shooting, hunting game, target shooting, tracking...
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