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The War in the Far East. 'Living bayonets' - the irresistible charge of the Japanese

The War in the Far East. 'Living bayonets' - the irresistible charge of the Japanese
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The War in the Far East. 'Living bayonets' - the irresistible charge of the Japanese
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Kura Heritage Collections Online
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The Mikado's infantry are trained to deliver a bayonet attack of incredible swiftness. During a gradual advance in open order, with independent firing from the kneeling position, the men fix bayonets as opportunity offers without waiting for a general command. Suddenly the officers spring to the front, the men rise, form in two lines, and rush forward with extraordinary suddenness - these were the tactics which, carried out under murderous fire, achieved the splendid successes of Yalu and Kiu...

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1904-06-11
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New Zealand Graphic
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https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/137433
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Soldiers / Japanese Army / Military uniforms / Rifles / Bayonets / Swords / Russo-Japanese War

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