Captain Mills Kitchen of the United States Army and Sergeant Major Madden of the British Army, are seen demonstrating the proper use of the bayonet during World War 1. This photograph, dated 1918, shows them engaging in a training exercise to highlight the techniques taught by each of their respective armies. One technique demonstrated here is a long pointed thrust to the opponent's abdomen.

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