| If I were sent into situations where close combat could happen I would never have gone without a bayonet and a good combat knife!!
The psychological effect of having bayonets are great, and if you are out of ammo a rifle with a bayonet is an excellent weapon!
Also an unarmed enemy is quite easy to disable with a bayonet, if you know how to use it. (don't even have to be sharp....)
And as you say Acerbus: having a bayonet, and being trained to use it gives you an extra edge in a tight spot. Both physically and mentally... |