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During the [[American Revolutionary War]], bayonets were utilized by [[Guards|soldiers]] from both the [[British Army|British]] and [[Continental Army|Continental]] armies. It turns musket into a spear for use in melee combat. | During the [[American Revolutionary War]], bayonets were utilized by [[Guards|soldiers]] from both the [[British Army|British]] and [[Continental Army|Continental]] armies. It turns musket into a spear for use in melee combat. | ||
In 18th century, while musket was primary weaponry of armies, it was inaccurate and slow to reload. To | In 18th century, while musket was primary weaponry of armies, it was inaccurate and slow to reload. To defeat an enemy with firefight alone is time-consuming and wasteful. Bayonet therefore allow military formations to charge and decisively break enemy lines, or to defend against it. The phrase "hot fire and cold steel" describes common 18th century warfare: first bombardment with cannon, then charge with bayonet. Additionally, it is also a good weapon against cavalry charge, as the crude spear they formed was effective at staking the riders or the [[horses]], before they reached the otherwise vulnerable infantry. | ||
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 12:36, 20 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. It turns musket into a spear for use in melee combat.
In 18th century, while musket was primary weaponry of armies, it was inaccurate and slow to reload. To defeat an enemy with firefight alone is time-consuming and wasteful. Bayonet therefore allow military formations to charge and decisively break enemy lines, or to defend against it. The phrase "hot fire and cold steel" describes common 18th century warfare: first bombardment with cannon, then charge with bayonet. Additionally, it is also a good weapon against cavalry charge, as the crude spear they formed was effective at staking the riders or the horses, before they reached the otherwise vulnerable infantry.
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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