Bayonet Training Manual Used by the British Forces

To attack with the bayonet effectively requires _good direction, strength and quickness_ during a state of wild excitement and probably physical exhaustion. The limit of the ran...

Intervals and distances will be taken as in Infantry Drill Regulations, except that in formations for bayonet exercises the men should be at least six paces apart in every direc...

A bayonet assault should preferably be made under cover of fire, surprise, or darkness. In these circumstances, the prospect of success is greatest, for a bayonet is useless at...

The rifle will be held at the “High Port.” This position is suitable for close formation, minimizes risk of accidents when surmounting obstacles, and can be maintained with the...

2. The position from which the “short thrust” is made is shown in Plate IV. All short thrusts will be practised from this position. Except after a thrust into a dummy, make a mo...

28. With stick parry thrust made with stick lightly held in one hand by charging opponent. (By holding his stick in right or left hand the attacker will clearly show on which si...

Combined Infantry and Cavalry Drill Regulations for Machine Gun Companies for Automatic Machine Rifle, Caliber .30 (Model 1909) .30 Operation and Tactical Use of the Lewis Autom...