Last Bayonet Charge.

[bullet08]

I was rather curious. I mean in modern warfare, who would fix bayonet and charge at the enemy? Ok, maybe French Foreign Legion, they are partial to things like fight till the last man.

But I was rather surprised to find a Welsh regiment had last bayonet charge as recently as 2011. I would think if you are running low on ammo, more firing discipline instead of spray and pray. Or at least the enemy is near enough to go for hand to hand instead of exposing yourself by jumping out and changing at possibly well stocked enemy. But I guess it still happens.

Oh! I remember why this popped in my head. "Mass" knife killing in Germany the other day. Three died due to knife attack and more injured. It seems knife attack in Europe seems to be increasing. I hate knife fight. No matter what, you end up bleeding. Stupidest thing right behind gun fight. Hope everyone's recovering well, injured, not the dead.

 

[warren]

Cold, hard steel at the right time can be the correct response. Especially against a less than professional and, possibly demoralized foe. Or, it can be a "last ditch" effort to take a "few with us" type of action. If you are going to die, take some of the opposition with you kind of thing. When you are fighting an enemy who is driven by fanaticism it may be the only response. Weapons may change but, infantry tactics still require close contact. Nothing sanitary or clean about close contact combat.

 

[BingBong]

The first group that landed during the retaking of the Falkland Islands were pinned down by some withering fire and the young subaltern was at a loss. His sergeant told him he had to do something, so the lad told his men to fix bayonets. Apparently it all went much better after that.

 

[bullet08]

The first group that landed during the retaking of the Falkland Islands were pinned down by some withering fire and the young subaltern was at a loss. His sergeant told him he had to do something, so the lad told his men to fix bayonets. Apparently it all went much better after that.

From what I'm reading is, it's more to do with psychological effects on the enemy. Especially when the opponents are known to be well trained. The shear fear it creates when faced with rushing infantry with bayonet fixed and look of murder alone will have less of an enemy to run and/or shit in their pants

 

[Flatfish]

 

[BCF]

Great movie One of my Pop's favorites!

 

[Hillcrest]

This might come in handy ... might have to get one ...

18" Tomahawk Hatchet Axe Functional Smoking Tabacco Peace Pipe

Tomahawk Hatchet Native Indian Chief Axe Functional Smoking Tabacco Peace Pipe

www.realswordmaster.com

 

[Hillcrest]

This might come in handy ... might have to get one ...

18" Tomahawk Hatchet Axe Functional Smoking Tabacco Peace Pipe

Tomahawk Hatchet Native Indian Chief Axe Functional Smoking Tabacco Peace Pipe

www.realswordmaster.com

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Nevermind ... would be confiscated under new law in England:

New legislation on zombie-style knives and machetes: what you need to know

Zombie-style knives and machetes will be added to the list of prohibited weapons under the Offensive Weapons Order from 24 September 2024.

basc.org.uk

 

[warren]

From what I'm reading is, it's more to do with psychological effects on the enemy.

A successful bayonet charge needs discipline I believe. The Japanese tried a lot of them against Allied forces and just got a lot of men killed and wounded. Banzai charges simply didn't work against disciplined soldiers.

 

[kcghost]

Sometimes it just seems like a reasonable thing to do. One would if you are sneaking up on the enemy and you wanted to take them out quietly. Another could be when you are madder than hell and you don't want to take it anymore.

 

[jaytex1969]

 

[Ahi Ka]

@bullet08 while a long time ago, you would probably find the tactics used by local Māori tribes in the battle of Pukehinahina/gate pā fascinating. If you can’t find any articles or videos via google let me know and I’ll do some digging.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I am always perplexed when I read "mass" knife attack. I may just not understand these attacks, but couldn't someone knock them in the head with something?

Even in modern warfare, some battles come down to punching and kicking. But, I'm not sure that you end up with two traditional lines of soldiers firing at each other much these days. Much less, a run at a frontline with bayonets. Most likely use the bayonet to get out of your hidey "spot" whatever that may be.

 

[Hillcrest]

WW II SOE Pipe weapon

 

[cosmicfolklore]

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WW II SOE Pipe weapon

A different take on the "stinger."

 

[simong]

The first group that landed during the retaking of the Falkland Islands were pinned down by some withering fire and the young subaltern was at a loss. His sergeant told him he had to do something, so the lad told his men to fix bayonets. Apparently it all went much better after that.

Ah yes, cold hard steel, glimmering in the distance..….

 

[warren]

"Dad's Army"! Loved that series. Just binged on it in fact.

 

[olkofri]

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WW II SOE Pipe weapon

Well, that'll get pipes banned in Britain in no time.

 

[LeafErikson]

My wife did something similar with a kitchen knife after I forgot to take the trash to the curb on trash night.

 

[jpmcwjr]

I doubt any American tribe would have combined a peace pipe with a hachet.

{Probably didn't use stainless nor aluminum!)