In this article, we look at bayonet fencing and the associated service regulations from 1901, which can be downloaded from the download area. Firstly, we will take a look at why and how the cavalry actually trained with the bayonet and what the sources say about it. Then we’ll take a closer look at the service regulations. I have already explained everything you need to know about service regulations in the article on gymnastics in the imperial army. The exercises in motion can be seen in the following video.   The cavalry and bayonet fencing Did the cavalry actually practise bayonet fencing? Well, yes and no, both are correct. It…