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'''Bayonets''' were weapon attachments that could be fit onto the muzzle of [[Firearms|muskets and rifles]], often as sharp spikes or knives. | '''Bayonets''' were weapon attachments that could be fit 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 | During the [[American Revolutionary War]], bayonets were utilized by [[Guards|soldiers]] from both the [[British Army|British]] and [[Continental Army|Continental]] armies, though generally as last-resort {{Wiki|Ancillary weapon|ancillary weapons}}. | ||
In | In most cases, bayonets were attached in preparation to receive a cavalry charge, as the crude spear they formed was 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 00:35, 21 August 2012
Bayonets were weapon attachments that could be fit 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 as last-resort ancillary weapons.
In most cases, bayonets were attached in preparation to receive a cavalry charge, as the crude spear they formed was 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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Connor stabbing a British soldier with a bayonet. -
A British soldier attacking with a bayonet.
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