The design of this work in the Principles Of Squad Instruction For The Broadsword is not to present anything new or original, but broadswordsimply to give, if possible, uniformity to the exercise with a most important weapon of attack and defense. The instructions herein contained have formed during the past two years, part of the "Course of Fencing" at the Naval Academy; and the good results there attained have induced the author to put the method before the officers of the Navy generally.

He feels the more confident in doing this, because it seems to supply a want long experienced by Naval officers in their instruction of the men. To teach efficiently, there must be some recognized system; and, without claiming any extraordinary merit for this work, the author feels it will assist both instructor and pupil.

This exclusive release features step by step instructions and pictures to better illustrate what's need to be done to perfect the skill of using the broadsword. Saber exercises are also included to make sure that the readers get to practice what they've read in three challenging lessons.

The broadsword can be an important weapon in war or competition. However, it's not just about slashing and thrusting. Using the broadsword without the knowledge that's found in this manual can be dangerous for you and the people around you. The Principles Of Squad Instruction For The Broadsword is a manual that can give its readers the knowledge and advantage that they need. In fact, Vice Admiral David D. Porter strongly recommends this publication. You can't find a more credible recommendation that that!

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction
  • General Rules
  • First Lesson
    • Attention
    • Carry Saber
    • To open Intervals
    • Half-face
    • Saber in Line
    • The Moulinets
    • To Close the Intervals
    • To Dismiss
  • Second Lesson
    • Guard
    • Advance
    • Retreat
    • One Appel
    • Develop
    • The Head -- Cut
    • Left Cheek -- Cut
    • Left Flank -- Cut
    • Thrust
    • Change Guard
    • Right Cheek -- Cut
    • Right Flank -- Cut
    • The Head -- Parry
    • Left Cheek -- Parry
    • Right Cheek - Parry
    • Left Flank -- Parry
    • Right Flank -- Parry
    • Thrust -- Parry
  • Third Lesson
    • About-face -- Cover
    • Guard
    • Advance or Retreat (No. 1 or 2)
    • Cuts for No. 1 (hand in tierce)
    • Cuts for No. 2 (hand in tierce)
    • Change Guard
    • Cuts for No. 1 (hand in quarte)
    • Cuts for No. 2 (hand in quarte)
  • Attacks and Ripostes
    • Feints
    • To Dismiss
  • Principal Returns After Each Parry and the Manner of Executing Them
  • Saber Exercise