MICHAEL D. ECHANIS Tribute..

Michael D. Echanis..."This book is dedicated to our late President John F. Kennedy. it is also dedicated to the men of the Special Warfare Branches of the U.S. Military, who are American 20th century warriors."
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The Complete Michael D. Echanis Collection: "The Special Forces/Hand-to-Hand Combat/Special Tactics Series is a comprehensive compilation of the highly popular three-volume Special Tactics series from legendary soldier Michael D. Echanis. Since the series first hit the martial arts scene in
1977, Echanis' unique approach to hand-to-hand combat has revolutionized reality-based fighting."

Michael D. Echanis (Wikipedia):
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"Michael D. Echanis (November 16, 1950 -- September 1978) was a former United States Army Special Forces and 75th Ranger Battalion enlisted soldier, ultimately working for the CIA as a contractor.
He was killed while working for the CIA in Nicaragua in 1978 in a helicopter crash in along with his colleague Charles Sanders and members of the Nicaraguan armed forces, due to a bomb placed on board."

The Warrior Path: The History, Evolution, and Purpose of the Warrior Knife MSRP: $9.95
By Michael Janich
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"The Warrior knife is one of the most iconic combat knives ever produced. Its 30-year evolution is also one of the most fascinating tales in the knife industry and a story that has never been fully told—until now.
Through in-depth interviews with the design's original co-developer, Bob Taylor, and extensive research into the archives of Black Belt and Soldier of Fortune magazines..."


America's Special Forces Learn Ancient Guerilla Tactics.
Hwarangdo expert Mike Echanis prepares a military elite...
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"Specialist Four Michael D. Echanis distinguished himself by valorous action when the truck in which he was a passenger was ambushed in the An Khe Pass." The truck had approached a sharp switchback, and he and his crew were greeted by a heavy volume of enemy. fire. Echanis immediately returned the fire.
"As the truck rounded the corner, Specialist Echanis was wonded in the left foot," the order reads. "He disregarded the pain in his foot, reloaded his weapon, and continued to fire on the enemy."

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