Model 1913 'Patton' Cavalry Saber

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[codeofclaw]

“Don’t block just attack better” is so ridiculously on brand for Patton

[Reilly-Maresca]

Unfortunately for Patton, there wasn’t much wartime use for his sword, or cavalry in general. Fortunately for Patton, he ended up doing a pretty good job getting his head around the thing that came next, and replaced cavalry.

[Leisurelee]

"Parries? Riposte? Just stab the bastard!"
-hypothetical patton treatise quote

[fabricio-agrippa-zarate]

Patton, his name is on a tank and on a saber!! What a guy.

[rezlogan]

I’ve read Patton’s essays on military doctrine. The man was well rounded; brought up in an era of carbines, single action revolvers, horses, wagons, and swords, he witnessed firsthand the development of trench warfare and ended his career commanding tank battalions. The man could direct combat with every weapon from wooden clubs to airstrikes. An enviable career.

[malteschaper]

Patton was the OG 'Drive me closer, I want to hit them with my sword!' 😳

[unfortunatesun]

The M1913 had one successor, the prototype M2 cavalry saber designed to replace it. A few prototype models were made and issued before the Army discontinued the use of the saber altogether in 1932.

[totally_not_a_bot]

Cavalry to cavalry, this is a good sword. Cavalry to foot, the focus was on having a sword sharp enough to cleave a man at speed but not so sharp as to make an edge that can chip. You see this in Civil War sabers and earlier where cavalry was primarily a shock force against lightly armored or unarmored footsoldiers. Those are also unwieldy iirc, but for a different reason.

[Kloburste]

The first thing you notice when you hold it, is that it's too long to be worn. It was meant to be attached to the saddle.

My grandfather had one from when he was in the calvary.

[AlexanderFort]

I’m not entirely sure why YouTube keeps recommending me these shorts but I like them and I like this guy. I always learn something. Subscribed.

[bennycaustic]

The last breaths of an art thousands of years old, such a beautiful weapon.

[carlostomasleonpulido]

Certainly this master piece would have had good times at Eylau or Borodino.

First time getting a relatively close look at this sword and get a better idea of its actual dimensions. Thank you so much.

[LAZ_P]

Is anyone else in complete awe of this dudes style of dress? In every short I have seen by him, he is always dressed so elegantly. It is amazing how he can look so "bookish" I guess, while still being incredibly intimidating with how much skill and grace he wields any of his weapons.

[marquisard]

Same type of saber used by French cuirassiers during the Napoleonic wars. Napoleon himself said that thrusting was the only useful thing to do during cavalry charges

[RocKnight]

"If you put the letter "s" in front of HitIer, you have my opinion of him."
-George Patton

[jacktowers]

"Single Decisive Blow while mounted" thats basically how General Patton rolled
The man realised Tanks should be treated as Cavalry not Artillery and used his experience with those apparently obsolete tactics using the relatively faster cheaper Sherman tanks to Out manuver Panzers and cavalry charge Infantry
Man was a Cowboy and Knight through and Through

[DonMeaker]

During the Civil War it was widely realized that a large caliber revolver was superior to either sword or lance. The .45 ACP pistol of 1911 was designed with that in mind, to include lanyard rings on both the pistol and each magazine.

[draculawolfman]

It would definitely be awesome to get more in depth video on Patton’s fencing system. That’s amazing information!

[toysoldier]

The wounds made by a slashing saber were not as uniformly fatal as the deep stab of a straight sword. I have the Windlass Steel replica (a good copy) and find that the balance makes parrying by moving the hilt easy while keeping the point aimed.

[georgeremero]

Ironically a great description of Patton; great at direct action, and completly infexible to detriment in any other context.