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This is the drill from the 1875 edition of Upton's Infantry Tactics, a manual accepted by the United States Army. It is identical to the drill described in contemporary US manuals of the time.
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Disclaimer: the fighting methods shown here are for illustrative purposes only. They are not intended as actual instruction in bayonet fighting and should not be used as such. Close combat training is dangerous. It can be as dangerous for the user as it is for the target. If you wish to learn close combat, seek a qualified instructor. One should never attempt close combat without the instruction and supervision of a qualified expert instructor .