Duels: Facts Vs. Fiction!

Dueling has a rich reputation in pop culture history. The real-life scenarios of such duels, however, are quite different from the audience’s expectations. While there are episodes of noticeable mercy, compassion, and fair play, the ones of unscrupulous deceit, duplicity, and underhanded behavior exist as well. The pragmatic reality lies somewhere in between.

The legendary sniper duel

The legendary sniper duel of “Konig vs. Zaitsev” during World War II was also a myth. Although fabricates, the duel was extremely potent for the sake of Soviet propaganda. Realistically, the average soldiers were not snipers and definitely not snipers with a legendary reputation. Additionally, there was no place for a covert sniping standoff during a melee confrontation. Many historians have theorized that “Konig” didn’t even exist.

The last sword duel

The last documented sword duel in history took place between French politicians Gaston Defferre and Rene Ribiere in 1967. An épée (the largest type of sword in fencing) was the weapon of choice. The duel ended after the drawing of second blood.

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