The bayonet was first used on the 17th century and appeared during the informal wars that continued in France. It allows the rifle to be used as a spear. From the 17th century until World War I, it was considered the main weapon for infantry attacks. Today, it serves as a secondary weapon and is considered the last weapon to be used in war.

Chapman's bayonet is a weapon used by British officers during the World War I era. Designed by William James Chapman, this bayonet consists of a blade that can be attached to the tip of the rifle and removed.ve I. Dünya Savaşı'nın bir simgesi olarak kabul edilir. It has a curved and sharp structure. A special mechanism is used to fix the bayonet. It is intended to be effective in close combat. Chapman's bayonet was given to Australian and New Zealand soldiers, also known as Anzacs, by the British army against the Ottomans in World War I. Today, this bayonet has a historical value, and is considered an icon of World War I.