Again, from the 2008 Daily Civil War Calendar.
BAYONETS
Question, Did the long range firepower of rifles render bayonets obsolete?
There were few bayonet-induced casualties, but a bayonet charge had a deep psychological impact on men. The order to "fix bayonets" and attack gave troops a monetary surge of confidence and frightened those on the receiving end.
GENERALS
How many generals served on both sides?
That is those non-militia who were properly nominated and appointed.
Union: 550
Confederacy: 400
Give Them the Bayonet. --Old B-Runner
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
