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The Bayonet

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Author : Bill Harriman
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2021-04-15

The Bayonet written by Bill Harriman and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-15 with History categories.

Although muskets delivered devastating projectiles at comparatively long ranges, their slow rate of fire left the soldier very vulnerable while reloading, and early muskets were useless for close-quarter fighting. Consequently, European infantry regiments of the 17th century were composed of both musketeers and pikemen, who protected the musketeers while loading but also formed the shock component for close-quarter combat. The development of the flintlock musket produced a much less cumbersome and faster-firing firearm. When a short knife was stuck into its muzzle, every soldier could be armed with a missile weapon as well as one that could be used for close combat. The only disadvantage was that the musket could not be loaded or fired while the plug bayonet was in place. The socket bayonet solved this problem and the musket/bayonet combination became the universal infantry weapon from c.1700 to c.1870. The advent of shorter rifled firearms saw the attachment of short swords to rifle barrels. Their longer blades still gave the infantryman the 'reach' that contemporaries believed he needed to fend off cavalry attacks. The perfection of the small-bore magazine rifle in the 1890s saw the bayonet lose its tactical importance, becoming smaller and more knife-like, a trend that continued in the world wars. When assault rifles predominated from the 1950s onwards, the bayonet became a weapon of last resort. Its potential usefulness continued to be recognized, but its blade was often combined with an item with some additional function, most notably a wire-cutter. Ultimately, for all its fearsome reputation as a visceral, close-quarter fighting weapon, the bayonet's greatest impact was actually as a psychological weapon. Featuring full-colour artwork as well as archive and close-up photographs, this is the absorbing story of the complementary weapon to every soldier's firearm from the army of Louis XIV to modern-day forces in all global theatres of conflict.

United States Military Flintlock Muskets And Their Bayonets

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Author : Peter A. Schmidt
language : en
Publisher: Andrew Mowbray Pub
Release Date : 2005-06-30

United States Military Flintlock Muskets And Their Bayonets written by Peter A. Schmidt and has been published by Andrew Mowbray Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-06-30 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.

U S Military Flintlock Muskets And Their Bayonets

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Author : Peter A. Schmidt
language : en
Publisher: Andrew Mowbray Incorporated, Publishers
Release Date : 2007-01-01

U S Military Flintlock Muskets And Their Bayonets written by Peter A. Schmidt and has been published by Andrew Mowbray Incorporated, Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-01 with Firearms categories.

Virginia Manufactory Of Arms Bayonets

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Author : Joseph A. Serbaroli (Jr.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-09-16

Virginia Manufactory Of Arms Bayonets written by Joseph A. Serbaroli (Jr.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-16 with Bayonets categories.

Some of the most mystery-shrouded American edged weapons sought by collectors are the bayonets made or stored at the Virginia Manufactory of Arms in Richmond. Not only have they proved elusive, but they've become highly prized by collectors of Virginia arms and Confederate arms. With over 100 detailed photographs and illustrations of various models and their markings, the author thoroughly explores and concisely explains each piece. Many examples pictured have never been identified or described. This reference guide is a trail blazing effort designed to help curators and collectors identify the Virginia Manufactory of Arms bayonets that may be hiding in plain sight in their own collections. The author provides a good background of the political and economic environment that prompted the establishment of the Virginia Manufactory. Images of Virginia's Civil War soldiers holding their muskets & bayonets support the research. This book is sure to become a classic in the field of military arms that were used by the state of Virginia and the Confederacy until the end of the Civil War.

Pike Halberd And Bayonet

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Author : Martina Sprague
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2013-08-28

Pike Halberd And Bayonet written by Martina Sprague and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-28 with categories.

The polearms used by pikemen constituted the first stage of a military revolution that would force a change in the tactics of warfare. The pike, a two-handed polearm with a long spear-like tip, originated in the fourteenth century and was carried by infantry soldiers as defense against charging cavalry. The halberd, too, proved a fearsome and pragmatic weapon used in the armies of medieval and post-medieval Europe. When supplemented by pikemen, halberdiers became a formidable force.Pikemen would dominate the battlefield until the late 1500s when new technology led to the implementation of muskets and later bayonets. Early bayonets were long sword-like weapons which, like the pike, were originally used to ward off cavalry charges. Part of the bayonet's utility rested with the fact that firearms were cumbersome to reload. If the initial firing failed to dispatch the enemy, a bayonet charge might prove necessary. Although the bayonet charge seldom, if ever, decided the victory, the bayonet proved useful in trench warfare in conjunction with other weapons such as a rifle and hand grenade.This book begins with a discussion of the edged weapons that were the forerunners to the bayonet: the pike and the halberd. It then examines the physical drill and mental preparation required of the soldier to successfully engage an enemy combatant with the bayonet. Next it covers military operations in which the bayonet has served a primary function from the eighteenth century to modern day, followed by a study of the utility of the bayonet in the age of firearms, particularly in World War I. The concluding remarks focus on the popularity of the bayonet since its inception and the reasons why it survived as a weapon of the modern battlefield.Knives, Swords, and Bayonets: A World History of Edged Weapon Warfare is a book series that examines the history of edged weapons in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East and surrounding areas before gunpowder increased the distance between combatants. The book series takes a critical look at the relationship between the soldier, his weapon, and the social and political mores of the times. Each book examines the historical background and metallurgic science of the knife, sword, or bayonet respectively, and explores the handling characteristics and combat applications of each weapon. The individual books are excerpted from the previously published book, A History of Edged Weapon Warfare, also by Martina Sprague.The full series comprises the following books, which can be read in any order:1. Kukris and Gurkhas: Nepalese Kukri Combat Knives and the Men Who Wield Them2. Machete, Kris, and Throwing Iron: Edged Weapons of Latin America, Indonesia, and Africa3. Cold Steel: The Knife in Army, Navy, and Special Forces Operations4. Japanese Swords: The Katana and Gunto in Medieval and Modern Japanese Warfare5. Chinese Swords: The Evolution and Use of the Jian and Dao6. Yatagan, Khanda, and Jamdhar: Swords and Sabers of Persia and India7. Sickle Sword and Battle Axe: Edged Weapons of Ancient Egypt8. Gladius and Spatha: Swords and Warfare in the Classical World9. Longsword and Saber: Swords and Swordsmen of Medieval and Modern Europe10. Pike, Halberd, and Bayonet: Sharp Weapons in Near Modern and Modern WarfareNote that the books are written for those with an interest in exploring the historical beginnings of edged weaponry, how edged weapons have been used in war in different parts of the world, and the value the soldier attached to his weapon. Military, social, and political history is discussed. Arms collectors or others with detailed interest in the finer points of weaponsmithing may want to look for books that are more heavily illustrated.

Muskets And Bayonets

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Author : Don M. Mahan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011

Muskets And Bayonets written by Don M. Mahan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Colorado categories.

"The historic marches and battles that Wasson and Colorado's first volunteer company had in the War of the Rebellion is exciting to read and appreciate. From their first battle at Valverde, New Mexico, to the final shots fired at Newtonia, Missouri, the entire Civil War experience of this particular company and its regiment is one of heroism"--P. [4] of cover.

The Civil War Weapons

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Author : Jim Ollhoff
language : en
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Release Date : 2012-01-01

The Civil War Weapons written by Jim Ollhoff and has been published by ABDO Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

The American Civil War continues to be one of the most significant events in US history. In this title, readers will examine the weapons-large and small-used by both Union and Confederate forces in the war. Engaging text introduces readers to the new ironclad ships and submarines built for battle and the roles they played in military campaigns. Chapters also highlight common personal weapons, such as swords, guns, and bayonets, and the development of bombs, mines, and cannons that were implemented into battle tactics. Additionally, readers will explore the impact of newer technologies such as railroads and telegraphs during the war. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.