The history of the sword is indeed an interesting one, and this comprehensive reference does a splendid job of covering its origin and evolution, as well as the physical description, manufacturing data, service history and and the exact dimensions. The book includes descriptions of 50 German officers' sword dating back to the XVIII - XX'th century. In this book, author uses clear, detailed images to guide the reader through the history of the bayonet, showing common examples and rarer versions.