Sword, Lance and Bayonet - A Record of the Arms of the British Army and Navy

Klappentext Originally published in 1938, this book presents a historical study of the arms used by the British Army and Navy. Zusammenfassung 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'. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; List of plates and text-figures; Introduction; 1. Early regulations, warrants, and records; 2. The sword through the centuries; 3. Swords of the army; 4. Belts, slings, knots, etc.; 5. Lance, bayonet, and staff weapons; Tests; Appendix. Muskets, rifles, and carbines; Works consulted; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Charles ffoulkes, Charles Hopkinson Ffoulkes, E. C. Hopkinson, E.C. Hopkinson, Hopkinson E.C.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2013
• EAN: 9781107670150
• ISBN: 978-1-107-67015-0
• No. of pages: 166
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; HISTORY / Military / General, military history, HISTORY / Military / Weapons, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Weapons & equipment, Weapons and equipment