The reality is that bayonets haven't been of much use since the Civil War. I would be surprised if anyone has been killed by a rifle-mounted bayonet anywhere in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Several instances in Viet Nam when bayonets featured prominently in defense of perimeter. Needs to be taught, close order weaponry use. Not quite like training with sabers for horseback.
First Bayonet Charge Since the Falklands (IRAQ)
May 16, 2004 Go UK!!!!! First Bayonet Charge since the Falklands War British troops in Iraq perform their first bayonet charge since the Falklands War. 35 insurgents were killed, while only 3 British troops were wounded. Isn’t it ironic that only a few days after Nick Berg was beheaded, that the same terrorist scum feel cold steel themselves. Turn about is fair play.
Argylls fight hand to hand in Iraq
BRIAN BRADY WESTMINSTER EDITOR
SCOTTISH troops fixed bayonets and fought hand to hand with a Shi’ite militia in southern Iraq in one of their fiercest clashes since the war was declared more than a year ago, it was reported last night.
Soldiers from the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders mounted what were described as “classic infantry assaults” on firing and mortar positions held by more than 100 fighters loyal to the outlawed cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, according to military sources.
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