To deal with these points that hold out, as well as with hostile reinforcements which may arrive, the reserve is launched into action, which brings the attack into the open ground beyond the second line of defense, and maneuver operations are begun. The mobile units are rapidly thrown into action, and large forces from the general reserve are hurried to the point where the lines of defense are broken through. From what has gone before we may deduce that the following conditions must prevail to attain success in an attack on a prepared position: 1. The attack must be planned down to the most minute detail. 2. There must be a greatly superior force of artillery concentrated at the point of attack, and the artillery preparation must be thorough. 3. The infantry must be sufficient in number, training and morale to perform the tasks that will be demanded of them. 4. The arrangements for the supply of ammunition to the firing line must be planned and carried out in all its details. 5. Plans for meeting counter attacks must be thorough and complete. The capture of a position is often less difficult than its retention. 6. Finally, every officer and man must know exactly what he is to do. Bayonet Training Waldron The system of Bayonet Training stated herein is taken from the provisional Manual of Bayonet Training of the British Army. In the vernacular of the day, it is the "real dope." Every battalion should have a bayonet assault practice course constructed along the lines indicated and the work of training should be systematically conducted. The non-commissioned officers should be taken out on a "Tactical Walk" on the course and all the features of the exercises explained. This is followed by their practical training over the course and this in turn is followed by the instruction of the privates of the organization. FEATURES OF THE BAYONET To attack with the bayonet effectively requires good direction, strength and quickness, during a state of wild excitement and probable physical exhaustion. The limit of the range of a bayonet is about 5 feet (measured from the opponent's eyes) but more often the killing is at close quarters, at a range of 2 feet or less, when troops are struggling hand to hand in trenches or darkness. The bayonet is essentially an offensive weapon--go straight at an opponent with the point threatening his throat and deliver the point wherever an opening presents itself. If no opening is obvious, one must be created by beating off the opponents weapon or making a "feint point" in order to make him uncover himself. Hand to hand fighting with the bayonet is individual, which means that a man must think and act for himself and rely on his own resources and skill; but, as in all games, he must play for his side and not only for himself. In a bayonet assault all ranks go forward to kill or be killed, and only those who have developed skill and strength by constant training will be able to kill.