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However, after the Thirty Years' War, musket weapons were becoming more mainstream, and in order to deal with cavalry, which was almost a natural enemy, line tactics were born.

A very important factor in the development and maturity of line tactics is the emergence of bayonets.

It is no exaggeration to say that it was the most common thing like the bayonet that gave birth to the tactics of line formation.

Without bayonets, it would have been impossible to see the sight of soldiers lining up and firing constantly.

Prior to the advent of the bayonet, the Musketeers were purely ranged fire-projecting units and did not possess the ability to engage in hand-to-hand combat, so they had to rely on the protection of other cold-weapon units in order for them to be effective.

With the invention of the sleeve bayonet, which did not interfere with shooting at all, the musketeers were finally able to form an army on their own, independent of other troops, and play both long-range fire projection and melee impact roles.

At this time, the successful development of the annular bayonet marked that the combat power of Chopin's urban militia would be further improved.

"Great, let the blacksmiths in Paris forge these bayonets as soon as possible and equip all the town militias."

Looking at the design drawings spread out on the table, Chopin also looked quite excited, this is not a game, the role of the town militia with or without bayonets in the battlefield is not at all above the same level.

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"Next!"

Sitting on the comfortable mahogany chair, Jiman also felt a little bored, but noticing the respectful gazes of the teenagers around him when they played with him, he still gave up his original lazy posture and straightened his body upright.

His figure was already taller and more powerful than ordinary people, and at this time, he put on an extremely majestic posture, which easily shocked the teenagers who came to sign up for the navy.

Jiman was still very satisfied with these enthusiastic young men who were willing to serve the country, but when he learned that General Twell had asked him to serve as the examiner of this selection, he immediately became like a frosted eggplant.

"Hello, Captain Gilman."

The slightly young man stood straight in front of him, I don't know if it was because he was too nervous or for some other reason, the young man's slightly emaciated face was covered with red at this time.

"Well, it's a good physique, it's just too nervous."

With just a glance, Giman made his own judgment in his mind.

"Very well, boy, what's your name?"

"Rickon, Captain."

"So, tell me, why did you choose to join the Navy?"

"Uh...... Because it seems that only the navy of the empire is recruiting soldiers now, right? ”

The boy scratched his head and replied a little embarrassed.

"Poof—"

Hearing the answer given by the other party, Jiman just swallowed a mouthful of water in his mouth and squirted out directly, and then stared at the other party with a look that was almost a fool, seeing the blank look on the other party's face, Jiman also shook his head helplessly, this kid is too sincere.

"Oh my God, how could this guy be so stupid."

Ryan and the others, who were in the crowd, heard the answer given by the other party, and patted their foreheads helplessly, although they had long known that their partner was a little sincere, and the answer given by the other party at the critical moment was still a little shocking.

But in the end, what made Ryan babble for a while was the result of this selection, and his good brother who lacked eyes really passed the assessment.

"Probably the current manpower of the Imperial Navy, it's too tight......"

After thinking about it for a long time, Ryan could only come to such a conclusion, and it was the only reason that could convince him.

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"Ready, stab!"

With a loud roar, dozens of sharp bayonets had already been handed out, and the cold light broke through the soft air like water and stabbed hard at the straw man in front of him.

Since the island's town militia was also responsible for various defensive tasks, the training for bayonets was carried out in batches.

The training of the bayonet is actually quite tedious, but generally speaking, it is based on the preparatory position, using the right foot pedaling force, the left foot quickly steps forward, and at the same time the arms quickly push the gun forward, and the bayonet is sent into the enemy's chest and abdomen.

These cooperative operations seem simple, but in the real battlefield, everything is changing rapidly, and how to use the bayonet in your hand to kill efficiently and simply is a matter of opinion.

But all in all, it is necessary to use both hands and feet, and do a good job of fast, accurate, and ruthless.

For these town militiamen, the action and skill of shooting with flintlock pistols was an instinct for them, but it was still a challenge for them to use their bayonets to fight the enemy head-on.

After all, these town militias are not regular line infantry, and their physical strength is better than that of ordinary residents, so it is not difficult for them to hide in the rear and shoot constantly, but if they are allowed to face the enemy head-on, not to mention the skills of those stabbing and the change of mentality, this aspect of physical strength is a difficult peak to cross.

In addition to experience and skill, the test of head-on collision is the strength, speed, and physical strength of both sides, which are the most fundamental and most important physical qualities.

Otto lifted the increasingly heavy flintlock pistol in his hand, plunged the bayonet into the straw man in front of him again and again, and pulled it out again.

Every time he swung it again, it was a huge victory for him.

Sweat had already soaked his clothes, and his arms were like two heavy pieces of lead and iron, and every time he tried to lift them, it was extremely difficult.

But looking at his companions, who were gritting their teeth and holding on to all around, as if something had ignited in his heart, Otto raised the gun in his hand again and stabbed it out with all his might......

This kind of training is undoubtedly the easiest at the beginning, but with the passage of time and the consumption of physical strength, how long you can last depends largely on how firm your will is.

Under Chopin's command, the whole city of Paris was running efficiently and methodically, and as time passed, it was soon the fifteenth of the month - the day when the stars fell!

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