An Improved Sabre Exercise - A Historical Military Article Containing Instructions in Fencing for Mounted and Dismounted Service

H. R. Hershberger

• Publisher: Lee Press
• Year: 2016
• eBook ISBN:
  9781473356153
• Print ISBN:
  9781447414131

This antique volume contains a antiquarian article on military sabre exercises, with instructions for fencing on horseback and on foot. This fascinating article was originally published for the use of military personnel and instructors, and offers an interesting insight into the martial training of soldiers before guns and mechanisation changed the face of war. This text will be of much value to the discerning military or history enthusiast, and makes for a great addition to collections of allied literature. Many antique texts such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are proudly republishing this book, now in an affordable modern edition - for the enjoyment and edification of those interested.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Rules for the Sabre Exercise in the Saddle.
• Section I.—Method of Instruction.
• Section I—Attack and Defence, Dismounted.
• Lesson I.—Fencing in the Saddle.