Comparing Genghis Khan And The Rapier

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The things they parried were largely determined by the geographical region and time period. Among the things parried were scimitars, rapiers, talwars, claymores, katanas, the gladius, and the cutlass. Each of these swords are different in design and function. For example, the talwar is used by cavalry to cut and slash, while the rapier is used by Spanish officers for duels and self defense. Alexander the Great, because he led his men on horseback, would use the kopis sword because it proved useful in mounted combat. Napoleon Bonaparte used the rapier because it allowed him to thrust it into his enemies with deadly efficiency. Genghis Khan would take advantage of the curved design of the scimitar because of it’s effectiveness as a slashing

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