** "A New System of Sword Exercise for Infantry" by Richard Francis Burton is a guide that introduces modern battlefield strategies of the late 1800s. Through a structured discussion, Burton aims to reform standard methods of swordsmanship for foot soldiers, pushing for change and modernizing the way they fight. He rejects old methods and advocates for a more logical way to use swords, arguing for a scientific approach to better fighting. Burton breaks down his system into understandable parts, starting with basic training without a sword and moving into more complex sword techniques, including guards, cuts, and unique methods, to improve the skills of new soldiers by advocating for speed, accuracy, and clever planning instead of just strength. **
A New System of Sword Exercise for Infantry
By Richard Francis Burton
** Discover a historical method to sword fighting, revealing how soldiers in battle could use their swords with increased precision, technique, and a cunning military strategy.
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About the AuthorCaptain Sir Richard Francis Burton, KCMG, FRGS, was a British explorer, writer, scholar and military officer. He was famed for his travels and explorations in Asia, Africa and South America, as well as his extensive knowledge of languages and cultures, speaking up to 29 different languages.
Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton, KCMG, FRGS, was a British explorer, writer, scholar and military officer. He was famed for his travels and explorations in Asia, Africa and South America, as well as his extensive knowledge of languages and cultures, speaking up to 29 different languages.
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