Outpost: Hand to Hand Combat
Apr 12, 2025
While a rarity on the European front of WWII, hand-to-hand combat was grimly common in the Pacific. Between the Japanese favoring close fighting, and the already close-quarters nature of combat in the jungles, American Marines and soldiers would need to be proficient in hand-to-hand fighting to survive. Learn more about the weapons used, how the men were trained, and even see demonstrations of hand-to-hand fighting technique.
Join us at the Pacific Combat Zone on Austin Street at 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. The Outposts are free and open to the public, there is no need for a ticket!