Combat Survival and Evasion

At a glance..

This amazing guide to survival and evasion takes the reader through the knowledge required to escape, evade and survive a life or death situation. Such situations include breakout from a prisoner of war camp, breakout from a surrounded position in small numbers or as an individual, as a result of tactical nuclear strikes and the eventual disorganization of corps and divisional boundaries and many more.

The details..

Evasion and Survival Techniques is a comprehensive guide for anyone seeking to learn how to avoid being captured or detained. The book covers various scenarios where evasion may be necessary such as escaping from prison camps, surrounded positions or after nuclear strikes. It offers advice on moving by day or night with tips like obtaining unobtrusive clothing, avoiding large rivers when possible and keeping away from populated areas.

The second part of the book focuses on survival navigation which includes studying routes beforehand so that one can move confidently at night without using light for map reading. The author advises against walking on roads but if crossing them becomes inevitable then locate sentries first before making any moves. Other topics covered include lying-up position selection procedures (LUP), entry techniques into LUPs while leaving no tracks behind.

Partisans or agents are also discussed in this guide with two types of contacts escapees could make; an organised contact after a PW breakout with prior knowledge of RYs or chance contact not previously planned with reliable sources like doctors etc., in enemy-occupied areas. Readers will find useful information about trusting civilian agents who have more to lose than they do if caught.

Overall Evasion and Survival Techniques is an informative read written in factual language aimed at providing readers practical skills needed for surviving harsh environments during times of crisis.