Great post.
Bayonet training may not be of "doctrinal importance" since Infantry has never cared much for "doctrine" in the first place. It is very important to the "killing mindset" though, which may not concern a commander in a dry, warm office, but is of the uptmost importance to the boots on the ground.
Besides, how many famous battles over the years were won with a Commander's rallying cry, "FIX BAYONETS!!!!" the order in and of itself is adrenaline pumping.
His advice would be very good for our enemies to heed though, seeing as how I prefer my enemy to not be trained in bayonet skill.
Thanks for the info coldstream and for serving. Be safe out there and watch your six.
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