After having succeeded in proving to Napoleon I that the lance was an essential weapon to face the enemy cavalry, the Polish count Corvin Krasinski, commander of the 1st regiment of Polish lancers of the imperial guard writes an essay on the handling of the lance. In this third volume are reproduced the various plates and comments intended for lancers.
Note: The "Instruction Manual" collection presents unpublished documents on the history of military training, especially during the Napoleonic period. It is essential for all enthusiasts of reconstruction and for those who love military techniques taught in the past.