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Publication Date: 1940
Creator / Author: Department of the Army
Collection: Military Publications
TITLE: BASIC FIELD MANUAL - BAYONET, M19051. INTRODUCTION.—a. A well-disciplined enemy will not be
driven from his position by fire alone. Making full use of
cover and concealment, he will remain in his position until
driven out in hand-to-hand combat. The rifle equipped with
the bayonet employed skilfully and aggressively is a most
effective weapon with which to drive the enemy from his
position.
b. The will to close and use the bayonet must be instilled in
all riflemen. This spirit of the bayonet combined with the
ability to use the rifle enables the Infantry to close with and
destroy the enemy.
c. The bayonet is essentially an offensive weapon. The
bayonet fighter rushes straight at his opponent and delivers a
vigorous and decisive attack. Fencing has no part in this type
of combat. Failing to find an opening, the attacker forces his
opponent to make one. Each man must learn to think and
act for himself; there must be little interval between thought
and action...
