U.S. WW2 Marine Bayonet Fighter

A Marine bayonet-fighting figure evokes close combat within United States Marine Corps infantry operations during the Second World War. Marines trained for assaults and defense in difficult island terrain, but bayonet encounters formed only one part of a campaign dominated by automatic weapons, artillery, naval gunfire, and engineering. Close combat could arise while clearing bunkers, trenches, caves, or dense vegetation, but a formation usually depended on a combination of supporting fire and assault movement. Bayonet training also had a psychological and disciplinary aspect. The figure represents one recognizable element of infantry preparation, not a distinct Marine unit whose entire history can be summarized by a single weapon.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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