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Weapons Project: Bayonets

Explore the history and use of bayonets in World War I, a weapon attached to the muzzle of guns for close combat stabbing. Developed in France in the 1700s, bayonets were utilized by all nations in WWI. Learn about their effectiveness and impact on warfare.

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Weapons Project: Bayonets

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  1. Weapons Project: Bayonets Hannah Barnes

  2. What is a Bayonet • Bayonet [bey-uh-net] noun: a blade that is attached muzzle of a gun

  3. Used For…? Bayonets are used for stabbing opponents in hand-to-hand combat.

  4. Bayonet Use in WWI • Used in combat. • Usually 43cm in length • Used by every country involved in WWI

  5. The History of Bayonets • Developed in Bayonne, France in the 1700’s • Used in most past wars ->

  6. Effectiveness • The bayonet can be used to stab opponents between loadings.

  7. By Joanna Fuchs I Miss You • I miss you in the morning,I miss you late at night,But I know what you are doingIs good and just and right. • You’re always in my thoughts;I hope that you can seeI’m proud of you for servingOur country, God, and me. • And when you’re home againI won’t miss you anymore,But I’ll always admire your courageFor fighting in this war.

  8. Works Cited • http://www.profiles.freindster.com: profile.freindster.com • http://dictionary.com/reference • Crescentcitysulter.com; http://crescentcitysulter.com • Google images: www.google.images.com/images • www.firstworldwar.com; http://www.firstworldwar.com/weaponry/bayonets • Diggerhistory.com; www.diggerhistory.info/pages-weapons/allied_ww1 • renactmentshop.com/p_napoleonic.htm

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