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5. Puss has no protective equipment. This one is thankfully understandable because of a rather warm climate making wearing armor uncomfortable. But armor makes differences between life, injury, and death. It easily stops cuts, rendering every sword and saber useless. Yes! Even though I have just told how Polish sabers are a superior melee weapon, they were a completely useless bent sheet of steel once they encountered any metal armor. Same goes for rapiers. During one documented skirmish between Swedish cuirassiers (having nearly full armor only leaving their shins and boots unprotected) and Polish Hussar (having half-armor leaving their legs not covered) it was written that the cuirassiers had to aim at the Hussars' throat and eyes with their swords because it was their only chance to at least harm them. The Hussars, however, fired their pistols and used military pickaxes and warhammers to crush the armor with the enemy inside it. So, with Paweł wielding mainly his saber, I really think that Puss might think twice about wearing some protective equipment to counter it.
          
          This is not a legal advice or a collection of historical facts. If you want sources, I will be glad to give them to you.
          
          That's the end, folks. I am open for discussion. Cheers.

4. Speaking of which, Puss has no ranged weaponry. The Spanish were not known for their sword fighting skills or their cavalry, contrary to what Hollywood says. They were known for their highly lethal infantry called the Tercios who could stand in formation no matter what and utilize teamwork for the best results. After a thorough resarch, they had significant advantage against all Western horsemen, including reiters and cuirassiers firing their bandolets and charging at the infantry. However, they theoretically could be easily broken by a charge of the Polish Hussars. Theoretically because there were no wars between the Spanish Empire and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth - there is even evidence that these two states were on very positive relations, so there was no need of battles.
          
          Puss only utilizes a sword and, which is strange for a Spaniard therefore, doesn't have a gun, even though his hat is completely adapted to it. He doesn't even have throwing knives or a bow or even a crossbow. This leaves him quite vulnerable when needing to defeat somebody at a distance. Paweł at the same time has a wheellock pistol which he uses as a bandolet. Bożena has a Crimean-Tatar bow. They are semper paratus - always ready, whereas Puss is not really that semper paratus after all.

2. Puss does not have proper experience. He is not a soldier. He is not a fencing academy graduate. He is a self-learner and that's a crucial detail. In the movie we see him practicing only with imaginary opponents. In the Netflix show at least it was shown he got trained by El Guante Blanco, but seeing that it isn't regarded as canon, we have to let it pass. You literally can't get really good with fighting a sword if you only practice against imaginary opponents. You'll need an instructor who will show you the ropes and a duelling partner against whom you can polish your skills. A punching bag doesn't punch back. The Polish and Lithuanian nobility, however, practiced every day because it was both their hobby and duty. Those who were preparing to join the Polish Hussars' ranks practiced even harder, since they were the ranks of the elite horsemen.
          
          Puss is able to defeat guards and criminals, that's a given. However, guards are meant for law enforcement, not fighting. Same for criminals - they'll mostly flee once they encounter lethal danger. He was never seen fighting professional soldiers, let alone elite units, and this was for a reason - he just wouldn't handle them. Lucky him.
          
          3. His hat is not made for sword fighting. We see his cavalier hat which is his signature head cover. It's not madfe for sword fighting at all, since it restricts his vision, it's wide and broad, and could fall on his eyes while fighting. This type of hat was actually made for marksmanship among musketeers. The wide round of the hat was placed inbetween the lit fuse and the face by bending the head forwards, just so during firing the burning hot gunpowder doesn't explode ino the musketeer's face, causing discomfort. Instead, it just lands on the hat and the musketeer is left without any pain.

Hello! This message is directed to all the fans of Puss in Boots movie!
          
          I have seen that some of you might be outraged by how Puss was beaten by a Hussar a few times. I completely understand your feelings. However, here I would like to explain why it all happened by providing firm proof.
          
          1. Puss' sword is not as magnificent as you'd think, along with his skills. I've checked the scenes a few times and it occurred to me. Sure, his sword has a basket cover protecting his paw, for example. At the same time, this weapon lacks important elements. For starters, Western swords used thumb rings for swords often, but this idea was in fact stolen by the Polish horsemen and nobility and now whenever you search for thumb rings you'll encounter Polish sabers. Thumb rings after all were made for the thumb to go into them and enhance the weapon's mobility and strengthen the grip. This is why sabers with thumb rings can be used for very quick and unpredictable attacks and it was very hard to disarm a Polish nobleman. Puss' sword would be dropped to the ground as soon as Puss got tired and received a strong blow.
          
          The basket hilt provides necessary cover, but at the same time Puss doesn't use its advantages and grabs the handle by the rear end of it rather than just next to the basket cover. This not only makes the weapon slower by increasing the mass he needs to carry on his paw, but leaves his paw and wrist exposed for strikes. And again, an experienced swordsman with a thumb-ringed saber or rapier might be able to land a hit on these body parts.

Ay, glad you're still alive.

@JacobFurniss123 Yo

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