Angelo S Bayonet Exercise

Originally published in the late 18th century, this military training manual provides detailed instructions on the use of the bayonet in combat. Along with tips on tactics and strategy, the book includes vivid illustrations that bring the techniques to life. A fascinating glimpse into the military practices of a bygone era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Published in July 1857, the year of the Indian Mutiny, and shortly after the Crimean War, this official booklet, by Henry Angelo, superintendent of sword exercises in the Horse Guards is intended for the instruction of instructors in bayonet drill. Illustrated with line drawings of the postures and positions described, it gives a perfect picture of bayonet exercises and drill in the Victorian army.