Wimbledon Common - Army Camp
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| Partial / Incomplete Date | c.1918 |
|---|---|
| Area | Wimbledon |
| Copyright 1 | G.C. Druce |
| Picture Reference | Wim_Wimbledon_Common_M_W_7-10 |
| Original Format | Photo |
| Notes / History | The practise bayoneting ground at the army training camp on Wimbledon Common in the First World War. The bayonet, which is simply a blade attached to the side of a gun, is used in close combat. It was first introduced in Bayonne, France, in the early 17th century. It was still employed by both sides in 1914-18 although by this time its use was often more psychological than practical. Although rarely used in modern warfare, the bayonet still has a role as a weapon of last resort and almost all assault rifles produced today still have provision for a bayonet. |
