16117 - Art of War: Native Attacking with Trade Axe K&C Vietnam War Injuries sustained from blunt force

Injuries sustained from blunt force trauma were not always lethal

It was mainly used against enemy bunkers and fixed defences

Cautiously approaching an unsuspecting victim

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