"Fix bayonets" historically signals readiness for close-quarters battle, often used in trench warfare, charges, or when facing an enemy at very close range. The bayonet, a blade that can be attached to the muzzle of a rifle, transforms the firearm into a spear-like weapon, allowing soldiers to engage enemies when ammunition is depleted or when combat occurs at extremely close distances. Fixing bayonets is a highly symbolic action, often seen as a final preparation for intense and direct combat.
US MARINES BAYONET TRAINING - GUAM, 1945
The act of fixing bayonets often carries symbolic weight, representing a soldier's readiness to face the enemy directly and resolutely, even in the most challenging and dangerous situations.
United States Marines with fixed bayonets - Fallujah, Iraq November 2004.
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FixBayonets to me means to always be ready. And that war isn't glorious, or an "adventure" to be had. Its dirty, gory, and hell on earth. And now as civilian its a constant reminder to not shy away from the hard things in life. To stay sharp in all my senses and constantly strive to push myself. Complacency kills
