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'''Bayonets''' were weapon attachments that could be fitted onto the muzzle of [[Firearms|muskets and rifles]], often as sharp spikes or knives. | '''Bayonets''' were weapon attachments that could be fitted onto the muzzle of [[Firearms|muskets and rifles]], often as sharp spikes or knives. | ||
During the [[American Revolutionary War]], bayonets were utilized by [[Guards|soldiers]] from both the [[British Army|British]] and [[Continental Army|Continental]] armies, though generally only as last-resort {{Wiki|Ancillary weapon|ancillary weapons}}. Mostly the bayonet would have been attached in preparation to receive a cavalry charge, as the crude spear formed by a fixed bayonet would be effective at staking the riders or the horses before they reached the otherwise vulnerable infantry. | During the [[American Revolutionary War]], bayonets were utilized by [[Guards|soldiers]] from both the [[British Army|British]] and [[Continental Army|Continental]] armies, though generally only as last-resort {{Wiki|Ancillary weapon|ancillary weapons}}. Mostly the bayonet would have been attached in preparation to receive a cavalry charge, as the crude spear formed by a fixed bayonet would be effective at staking the riders or the horses before they reached the otherwise vulnerable infantry. They were also utilized in close quarters combat, when shooting would have been insufficient. | ||
The [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Connor Kenway]] was able to take rifles with bayonets from musket racks, or from disarming soldiers, in order to slash or impale nearby enemies. While a bayonet was embedded in a soldier's torso, Connor was able to fire the musket itself, and efficiently eliminate two opponents in quick succession. | The [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Connor Kenway]] was able to take rifles with bayonets from musket racks, or from disarming soldiers, in order to slash or impale nearby enemies. While a bayonet was embedded in a soldier's torso, Connor was able to fire the musket itself, and efficiently eliminate two opponents in quick succession. | ||
Revision as of 04:22, 29 July 2012
Bayonets were weapon attachments that could be fitted onto the muzzle of muskets and rifles, often as sharp spikes or knives.
During the American Revolutionary War, bayonets were utilized by soldiers from both the British and Continental armies, though generally only as last-resort ancillary weapons. Mostly the bayonet would have been attached in preparation to receive a cavalry charge, as the crude spear formed by a fixed bayonet would be effective at staking the riders or the horses before they reached the otherwise vulnerable infantry. They were also utilized in close quarters combat, when shooting would have been insufficient.
The Assassin Connor Kenway was able to take rifles with bayonets from musket racks, or from disarming soldiers, in order to slash or impale nearby enemies. While a bayonet was embedded in a soldier's torso, Connor was able to fire the musket itself, and efficiently eliminate two opponents in quick succession.
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A British soldier attacking with a bayonet.
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