The Manual on Ownership of the Shashka in the Military Guard of the USSR: English translation of K Brimmer's work by Marc Lawrence

This manual was written for the Red Army to provide a standard of training for the Shashka Saber for the military personnel. This manual is for teaching how to use this weapon in melee situations and in convoys. This weapon was used in conjunction with rifles and pistols in the field and in urban environments.