BAYONET TRAINING
1916
Issued by the General Staff
H.M.S.O. / WAR OFFICE, London, 1916
'The bayonet is essentially a weapon of offence which must be used with skill and vigour; otherwise it has but little effect. To await passively an opportunity of using the bayonet entails defeat, since an approaching enemy will merely stand out of bayonet range and shoot down the defenders’.
The November 1916 edition of Bayonet Training, a British Army manual that would have been issued to officers and NCO's. It includes detailed advice on bayonet training for use in trench warfare, with sections on tactical use, assault, daily practice, ‘nursery' trenches, and all the various methods and techniques of attacking an opponent. The manual is illustrated with a series of plates and diagrams, showing the use of the bayonet and the layout of training areas and trenches.
Condition:
In good condition. The card cover is in good condition, with general signs of wear and use, and some marks. The stapled binding is secure - the original staples had rusted and have been replaced. The text and illustrations are in good condition, with rust marks near the staples, and some creased corners.
Published: 1916
Khaki card cover, black titling
Illustrated with 15 plates and diagrams
Dimensions: 115mm x 135mm
Pages: 48
