The term "Assault at (or 'of') Arms" means, in Anglo-American language area fencers in a competition in various disciplines in public. Events of this type is particularly enjoyed in England of the 19th Century a great popularity. Tony Wolf, the author has shown in 2001 in an article in the history of these events. He worked on it intensively with the English of the press on this subject published news articles and illustrations.
The "Assault at Arms" grew out of drill exercises and competitions of the British Army. Founded in the 1860s, British Army Physical Training Corps forced structural changes to the military. The new education and training plans provided strengthened, physical exercises and standardized training drills for the troops. The Corps soon took over the popular especially in the colonial troops competitions (including gymkhana) and completed the race spectrum to other disciplines. The resulting sporting, tactical and drill-fencer's matches with the troops enjoyed a growing popularity. The number of held Assault at Arms "was growing from year to year.
at events such as in 1878, held at the Albert Hall "Assault at Arms" or the defiant Startschwieirgkeiten from 1880 every year held "Islington Tournament" was the contestants prove their skills and fight for glory and honor
The competition disciplines of the tournaments were varied Contestants are needed to include in the following competitions:.. the "Turks head" with a sword strike, the ring-off, the single stick fencing, lance vs. lance, lance vs. bayonet, sword vs. sword (mounted), sword vs.. Lance (mounted), sword vs.. bayonet, sword vs. saber, saber vs.. Bayonet Foil vs. foil, epee competition, vs. bayonet. Bayonet, bayonet-team competition and jumping.
arranged for the evening program, the organizers the large "Assault at Arms" spectacular programs. It was demonstrated cavalry tactics, military bands played on and artillery maneuvers were held as an obstacle race. Also present specially built premises were reconstructed scenes of famous historical battles and skirmishes of the British Army.
addition to the military and civilian groups organized tournaments organized their own "Assault at Arms", such as amateur sports clubs and universities.
Some of the "Assault at Arms", both military and civilian, were well into the 20th Century held inside.
The "Assault at Arms" grew out of drill exercises and competitions of the British Army. Founded in the 1860s, British Army Physical Training Corps forced structural changes to the military. The new education and training plans provided strengthened, physical exercises and standardized training drills for the troops. The Corps soon took over the popular especially in the colonial troops competitions (including gymkhana) and completed the race spectrum to other disciplines. The resulting sporting, tactical and drill-fencer's matches with the troops enjoyed a growing popularity. The number of held Assault at Arms "was growing from year to year.
at events such as in 1878, held at the Albert Hall "Assault at Arms" or the defiant Startschwieirgkeiten from 1880 every year held "Islington Tournament" was the contestants prove their skills and fight for glory and honor
The competition disciplines of the tournaments were varied Contestants are needed to include in the following competitions:.. the "Turks head" with a sword strike, the ring-off, the single stick fencing, lance vs. lance, lance vs. bayonet, sword vs. sword (mounted), sword vs.. Lance (mounted), sword vs.. bayonet, sword vs. saber, saber vs.. Bayonet Foil vs. foil, epee competition, vs. bayonet. Bayonet, bayonet-team competition and jumping.
arranged for the evening program, the organizers the large "Assault at Arms" spectacular programs. It was demonstrated cavalry tactics, military bands played on and artillery maneuvers were held as an obstacle race. Also present specially built premises were reconstructed scenes of famous historical battles and skirmishes of the British Army.
addition to the military and civilian groups organized tournaments organized their own "Assault at Arms", such as amateur sports clubs and universities.
Some of the "Assault at Arms", both military and civilian, were well into the 20th Century held inside.
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