Old School Saber Exercise 1914 Training Manual For Swordsmanship And Cavalry Fencing A Battle Tested How To Guide By George S Patton Jr For Historical Swordplay And Modern Martial Arts Practice
✔️ Single-copy edition: 70 pages, image-enhanced transcription.
This historical training manual on saber exercise and swordsmanship was authored by George S. Patton Jr. during his time as a fencing instructor at the Mounted Service School in Fort Riley, Kansas. Published by the U.S. War Department in 1914, this transcription preserves all original illustrations and graphs, now enhanced for clearer image quality. The title has been expanded to include the subtitle Training Manual in Swordsmanship to clarify this is both a historical document and a practical study guide for today's enthusiasts.
✅ Pages: 70
✅ Language: English
✅ Publisher: United States War Department (1914)
✅ Illustrations and graphs included (enhanced)
💡 What is a swordsmanship training manual used for in cavalry fencing and modern martial arts practice?
These guides are handy references that blend history with practical drills for contemporary swordplay.
- Detailed grip, stance, and blade movement notes- Historical context from cavalry training at Fort Riley and Patton's era
- Useful for modern martial arts students seeking authentic swordplay techniques
- Supports research with original illustrations and archival notes
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