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Japanese Last-Ditch Pole Spear Bayonet

Japanese Last-Ditch Pole Spear Bayonet

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Published on September 8, 2025
Duration: 7:05

This video showcases the Japanese "last-ditch" pole spear bayonet, a firearm accessory developed towards the end of World War II. Due to resource shortages and a desperate defense strategy, Japan produced bayonets designed to be lashed to poles for use as spears, anticipating an American invasion. The description highlights the tragic scale of civilian sacrifice planned and how the atomic bombings ultimately prevented this scenario. The video also promotes Headstamp Publishing's book catalog and the creator's Patreon and Floatplane channels.

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