RATTENKRIEG!

"Rattenkrieg" was the term used by German soldiers during the battle for Stalingrad to describe the type of vicious, close-quarters battle they experienced there-fighting a determined force of Russian soldiers and partisans street by bloody street.

That raw term has been adopted for the title of this book because the true art and science of close-quarters battle pistol skills can only be found when the techniques practiced and employed are based not on unrealistic range training protocols, but on the vivid realities experienced when engaged in a life-or-death fight for survival and total victory.

Prospective students are advised that RATTENKRIEG! is an advanced operational guide. Very little time is spent reviewing foundational shooting mechanics. You must be able to hit the ground running.

• Dynamic Realism: Combat techniques forged in the chaos of true close-quarters survival.
• Physical Conditioning: A high level of physical fitness is a definite asset when challenged by some of the more dynamic aspects of this training.
• Weapon Adaptability: While primarily focused on the handgun, many of the drills and techniques shown in this book are highly adaptable to the long gun as well.