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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><br>This comprehensive new edition of <i>U.S. Army Survival Manual</i>, issued by the Department of the Army and thoroughly revised by Colonel Peter T. Underwood USMC (Ret), is ideal for military personnel and all outdoors enthusiasts. From the psychology of survival and basic medicine to personal camouflage and signaling techniques, this essential resource provides all the information you need to survive. Included here is a guide to identifying: <p/> - Poisonous snakes and lizards<br> - Edible plants<br> - Cloud formations as foretellers of weather<br> - And more! <p/> With detailed photographs and illustrations and an extensive set of appendices, <i>U.S. Army Survival Manual</i> is your ultimate guide to survival in all conditions and environs. <p/>Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a range of books for readers interested in military tactics and skills. We publish content provided by or of interest to the U.S. Army, Army Rangers, the U.S. Navy, Navy SEALs, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense. Our books cover topics such as survival, emergency medicine, weapons, guns, weapons systems, hand-to-hand combat, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a <i>New York Times</i> bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>The official US Army manual on how to survive in any dangerous situation--build shelters, make weapons, forage for food, and much more!</b> <p/>Whether you're gearing up for a backcountry trek, preparing for the worst that nature or man can offer, or just want to prepare by having this great resource at your fingertips, you need this comprehensive, full-color new edition of the <i>U.S. Army Survival Manual</i>, thoroughly revised by Colonel Peter T. Underwood, USMC (Ret.). <p/>Ideal for military personnel, outdoors enthusiasts, preppers, and anyone who wants to be ready for anything, this is a thorough road map for all areas of wilderness survival, including: <br><ul><li>Erecting shelters and protecting yourself from the elements</li><li>Making weapons and utensils</li><li>Fashioning traps for wildlife wrangling</li><li>Preparing food from wild plants</li><li>Identifying poisonous snakes and lizards, edible mushrooms, and cloud formations</li></ul><br>From basic first aid to in-depth, step-by-step instructions on overcoming major obstacles and handling emergencies, this guide clarifies all aspects of survival using tactics derived from those whose lives depend on it.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>The U.S. Department of the Army is headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and authors <i>The Soldier's Guide, The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants, U.S. Army Hand-to-Hand Combat, U.S. Army First Aid Manual, U.S. Army Weapons Systems, U.S. Army Special Forces Handbook, U.S. Army Guide to Boobytraps, U.S. Army Explosives and Demolitions Handbook, U.S. Army Special Forces Guide to Unconventional Warfare, and Special Operations Forces Medical Handbook</i>.

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