Re: Scientific Boxing by "Gentleman Jim" Corbett

On Sat, 08 Mar 2008 20:43:19 -0500, David L. Burkhead wrote:

I was hoping you could direct me toward some good references related to how
hand and a half swords might have been used (armored and unarmored) in
period fighting. Preferably period references.

German or Italian tradition? (German is way better documented.)

Peace favor your sword (IH),

Kirk

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