On Combat looks at what happens to the human body under the stresses
of deadly battle and the impact on the nervous system, heart, breathing,
visual and auditory perception, memory -- then discusses new research
findings as to what measure warriors can take to prevent such
debilitations so they can stay in the fight, survive, and win. A brief,
but insightful look at history shows the evolution of combat, the
development of the physical and psychological leverage that enables
humans to kill other humans, followed by an objective examination of
domestic violence in America. The authors reveal the nature of the
warrior, brave men and women who train their minds and bodies to go to
that place from which others flee.
After examining the incredible impact of a few true warriors in battle,
On Combat presents new and exciting research as to how to train the
mind to become inoculated to stress, fear and even pain. Expanding on
Lt. Col. Grossman's popular "bulletproof mind" presentation, the
audiobook explores what really happens to the warrior after the battle,
and shows how emotions, such as relief and self-bame, are natural and
healthy ways to feel about having survived combat. A fresh and highly
informative look at post traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) details how to
prevent it, how to survive it should it happen, how to come out of it
stronger, and how to help others who are experiencing it.
On Combat looks at the critical importance of the debriefing, when
warriors gather after the battle to share what happened, critique, learn
from each other and, for some, begin to heal from the horror. The
listener will learn a highly effective breathing technique that not only
steadies the warrior's minds and body before and during the battle, but
can also be used afterwards as a powerful healing device to help
separate the emotion from the memory. Concluding chapters discuss the
Christian/Judeo view of killing in combat and offers powerful insight
that Lt. Col. Grossman has imparted over the years to help thousands of
warriors understand and come to terms with their actions in battle. A
final chapter encourages warriors to always fight for justice, not
vengeance, so that their remaining days will be healthy ones filled with
pride for having performed their duty morally and ethically. This
information-packed audiobook ploughs new ground in its vision, in its
extensive new research and startling findings, and in its powerful,
revealing quotes and anecdotes from top people in the warrior community,
people who have faced the toxic environment of deadly combat and now
share their wisdom to help others.
On Combat is easy to understand and powerful in scope. It is a true
classic that will be listened to by new and veteran warriors for years
to come.
