Hand to Hand Combat In Three Parts Part II (1942)

*Hand to Hand Combat in Three Parts Part II* (1942) is a World War II-era instructional film produced by the United States War Department to train soldiers in effective close-quarters combat techniques. Part of a three-part series, this installment focuses on advanced unarmed combat skills, including throws, joint locks, and disabling strikes, designed for situations where weapons are unavailable or impractical. Combining demonstrations by skilled instructors and dramatized scenarios, the film emphasizes efficiency, decisiveness, and adaptability in high-stakes encounters. As an essential training tool, it reflects the military's effort to prepare soldiers for the brutal realities of warfare and the necessity of mastering hand-to-hand combat for survival.