The use of the saber in the army of Napoleon
Though Napoleonic warfare is usually associated with guns and cannons, edged weapons still played an important role on the battlefield. Swords and sabers could dominate battles and this was certainly the case in the hands of experienced cavalrymen. In contrast to gunshot wounds, wounds caused by the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Bern Open Publishing
2016-05-01
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Series: | Acta Periodica Duellatorum |
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Online Access: | https://bop.unibe.ch/apd/article/view/6954 |