Lance, Spear, Sword, and Messer

Lance, Spear, Sword, and MesserThis book covers the fighting traditions of the late 14th and early 15th centuries, particularly as recorded by Johannes Liechtenauer (1300 1389), with sections on the two handed sword, spear, poleaxe, wrestling, and the use of long shields. It also provides analysis and historical commentary on the history of medieval German martial arts.

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