Pike Halberd And Bayonet
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Pike Halberd And Bayonet
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Author : Martina Sprague
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2013-08-28
Pike Halberd And Bayonet written by Martina Sprague and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-28 with categories.
The polearms used by pikemen constituted the first stage of a military revolution that would force a change in the tactics of warfare. The pike, a two-handed polearm with a long spear-like tip, originated in the fourteenth century and was carried by infantry soldiers as defense against charging cavalry. The halberd, too, proved a fearsome and pragmatic weapon used in the armies of medieval and post-medieval Europe. When supplemented by pikemen, halberdiers became a formidable force.Pikemen would dominate the battlefield until the late 1500s when new technology led to the implementation of muskets and later bayonets. Early bayonets were long sword-like weapons which, like the pike, were originally used to ward off cavalry charges. Part of the bayonet's utility rested with the fact that firearms were cumbersome to reload. If the initial firing failed to dispatch the enemy, a bayonet charge might prove necessary. Although the bayonet charge seldom, if ever, decided the victory, the bayonet proved useful in trench warfare in conjunction with other weapons such as a rifle and hand grenade.This book begins with a discussion of the edged weapons that were the forerunners to the bayonet: the pike and the halberd. It then examines the physical drill and mental preparation required of the soldier to successfully engage an enemy combatant with the bayonet. Next it covers military operations in which the bayonet has served a primary function from the eighteenth century to modern day, followed by a study of the utility of the bayonet in the age of firearms, particularly in World War I. The concluding remarks focus on the popularity of the bayonet since its inception and the reasons why it survived as a weapon of the modern battlefield.Knives, Swords, and Bayonets: A World History of Edged Weapon Warfare is a book series that examines the history of edged weapons in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East and surrounding areas before gunpowder increased the distance between combatants. The book series takes a critical look at the relationship between the soldier, his weapon, and the social and political mores of the times. Each book examines the historical background and metallurgic science of the knife, sword, or bayonet respectively, and explores the handling characteristics and combat applications of each weapon. The individual books are excerpted from the previously published book, A History of Edged Weapon Warfare, also by Martina Sprague.The full series comprises the following books, which can be read in any order:1. Kukris and Gurkhas: Nepalese Kukri Combat Knives and the Men Who Wield Them2. Machete, Kris, and Throwing Iron: Edged Weapons of Latin America, Indonesia, and Africa3. Cold Steel: The Knife in Army, Navy, and Special Forces Operations4. Japanese Swords: The Katana and Gunto in Medieval and Modern Japanese Warfare5. Chinese Swords: The Evolution and Use of the Jian and Dao6. Yatagan, Khanda, and Jamdhar: Swords and Sabers of Persia and India7. Sickle Sword and Battle Axe: Edged Weapons of Ancient Egypt8. Gladius and Spatha: Swords and Warfare in the Classical World9. Longsword and Saber: Swords and Swordsmen of Medieval and Modern Europe10. Pike, Halberd, and Bayonet: Sharp Weapons in Near Modern and Modern WarfareNote that the books are written for those with an interest in exploring the historical beginnings of edged weaponry, how edged weapons have been used in war in different parts of the world, and the value the soldier attached to his weapon. Military, social, and political history is discussed. Arms collectors or others with detailed interest in the finer points of weaponsmithing may want to look for books that are more heavily illustrated.
Knives Swords And Bayonets
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Author : Martina Sprague
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-06-09
Knives Swords And Bayonets written by Martina Sprague and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-09 with categories.
This book examines the history of edged weapons in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East and surrounding areas before gunpowder increased the distance between combatants. It takes a critical look at the relationship between the soldier, his weapon, and the social and political mores of the times; examines the historical background and metallurgic science of the knife, sword, or bayonet respectively; and explores the handling characteristics and combat applications of each weapon. The book is written for those with an interest in exploring the historical beginnings of edged weaponry, how edged weapons have been used in war in different parts of the world, and the value the soldier attached to his weapon. Military, social, and political history is discussed. Although more than one-hundred photos and illustrations are represented, arms collectors or others with detailed interest in the finer points of weaponsmithing may want to look for books that are more heavily illustrated. The book comprises the full series of ten previously published shorter book on specialized edged weapons and regions, each of which can also be purchased separately: 1. Kukris and Gurkhas: Nepalese Kukri Combat Knives and the Men Who Wield Them 2. Machete, Kris, and Throwing Iron: Edged Weapons of Latin America, Indonesia, and Africa 3. Cold Steel: The Knife in Army, Navy, and Special Forces Operations 4. Japanese Swords: The Katana and Gunto in Medieval and Modern Japanese Warfare 5. Chinese Swords: The Evolution and Use of the Jian and Dao 6. Yatagan, Khanda, and Jamdhar: Swords and Sabers of Persia and India 7. Sickle Sword and Battle Axe: Edged Weapons of Ancient Egypt 8. Gladius and Spatha: Swords and Warfare in the Classical World 9. Longsword and Saber: Swords and Swordsmen of Medieval and Modern Europe 10. Pike, Halberd, and Bayonet: Sharp Weapons in Near Modern and Modern Warfare
A Treatise On The Science Of Defence
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Author : Anthony Gordon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1805
A Treatise On The Science Of Defence written by Anthony Gordon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1805 with Bayonet categories.
A Treatise On The Science Of Defence For The Sword Bayonet And Pike In Close Action With An Appendix
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Author : Anthony GORDON (Retired Captain of Invalids.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1805
A Treatise On The Science Of Defence For The Sword Bayonet And Pike In Close Action With An Appendix written by Anthony GORDON (Retired Captain of Invalids.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1805 with categories.
Sword Lance Bayonet
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Author : Charles John Ffoulkes
language : en
Publisher: CUP Archive
Release Date : 1968
Sword Lance Bayonet written by Charles John Ffoulkes and has been published by CUP Archive this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with Armor categories.
Treatise On The Science Of Defence For The Sword Bayonet And Pike In Close Action
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Author : ANTHONY. GORDON
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Treatise On The Science Of Defence For The Sword Bayonet And Pike In Close Action written by ANTHONY. GORDON and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with categories.
Sword Lance And Bayonet
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Author : Charles ffoulkes
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2013-10-31
Sword Lance And Bayonet written by Charles ffoulkes and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-31 with History categories.
Originally published in 1938, this book presents a historical study of the arms used by the British Army and Navy. The text concentrates for the most part on the swords used by different divisions, although sections are included on 'Belts, Slings, Knots', 'Lance, Bayonet and Staff Weapons' and 'Muskets, Rifles, and Carbines'. Numerous illustrative figures are also included, together with a list of works consulted. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in military history and the historical development of weapons.
A Treatise On The Science Of Defence
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Author : Anthony Gordon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1806
A Treatise On The Science Of Defence written by Anthony Gordon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1806 with Bayonets categories.
Bookseller's description: An important work on military swordsmanship. According to Hutton, as quoted in Thimm, "This is the earliest known work giving any idea of attack and defence with the bayonet."
Treatise On The Science Of Defence
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Author : Anthony Gordon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-07-27
Treatise On The Science Of Defence written by Anthony Gordon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-27 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Excerpt from Treatise on the Science of Defence: For the Sword, Bayonet, and Pike, in Close Action Treatise on the Science of Defence: For the Sword, Bayonet, and Pike, in Close Action was written by Anthony Gordon in 1805. This is a 111 page book, containing 23116 words and 27 pictures. Search Inside is enabled for this title. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Socket Bayonets
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Author : Graham Priest
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2016-02-15
Socket Bayonets written by Graham Priest and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-15 with History categories.
Explores the fascinating world of socket bayonets.