Fixed Bayonets: A Complete System of Fence for the British Magazine Rifle, Explaining the Use of Point, Edges, and Butt, Both in Offence and Defence; ... Common to the Art of Fencing, with a Bib - Hardcover

Name: Fixed Bayonets: A Complete System of Fence for the British Magazine Rifle, Explaining the Use of Point, Edges, and Butt, Both in Offence and Defence; ... Common to the Art of Fencing, with a Bib
Author: Alfred Hutton
ISBN: 9780331476408

Alfred Hutton

9780331476408: Fixed Bayonets: A Complete System of Fence for the British Magazine Rifle, Explaining the Use of Point, Edges, and Butt, Both in Offence and Defence; ... Common to the Art of Fencing, with a Bib

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ISBN 10: 0331476401 ISBN 13: 9780331476408

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Master a complete bayonet fencing system built for the British magazine rifle, covering point, edges, and butt in offense and defense.

This practical guide by Alfred Hutton pairs clear instruction with historical context, offering a focused path from stance to advanced technique.

The book presents the rifle’s bayonet as a versatile weapon, blending sequence-based exercises with real-world tactics. It explains how to manage the weapon in attack and defense, describes guards and parries, and includes a glossary of fencing terms in English, French, and Italian. Readers will find diagrams and step-by-step methods that translate fencing theory into usable skill with the fixed bayonet.

Learn how to use the point, edges, and butt for offensive and defensive moves
Follow structured lessons that progress from basic stance to advanced combinations
Explore a glossary of fencing terms to aid study and practice
Understand practical aspects of bayonet fencing with the British rifle in mind

Ideal for readers of military history and historical fencing who want a focused, instruction-driven approach to bayonet technique.

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