Sgt. McGarrigle took this photograph on October 30, 1918, depicting Mike Gibbons, a middleweight champion and boxing instructor in the Army, along with George Blake, demonstrating self-defense techniques, both armed and unarmed. The demonstration occurred at the Army War College in Washington, The image showcases the first position after a parry, with one hand on the rifle. This photograph was designated for official use only and not intended for publication. It is labeled as 111-SC-24033 in the collection.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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