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elleng

(139,717 posts) Wed Jun 11, 2025, 12:14 AM Wednesday

"Fix the bayonets, I'm about to take Trenton"

is attributed to George Washington during the Battle of Trenton. This quote is often cited as an expression of his determination and resolve, especially as the troops faced challenging weather conditions.

Just heard it from Mikie Sherrill.

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"Fix the bayonets, I'm about to take Trenton" (Original Post) elleng Wednesday OP

Fix bayonets! Was also commanded by Joshua Chamberlin just before all hell broke out at the Battle of Gettysburg. SalamanderSleeps Wednesday #1

My favourite Union officer not counting the top Generals such as Grant and the underappreciated Meade. /nt artemisia1 Wednesday #2

Think I'd rather be shot than bayoneted. Just being in a situation where a bayonet might be necessary Silent Type Wednesday #3

SalamanderSleeps

(848 posts)

1. Fix bayonets! Was also commanded by Joshua Chamberlin just before all hell broke out at the Battle of Gettysburg.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Wed Jun 11, 2025, 12:29 AM

Wednesday

We won that war, right?

artemisia1

(1,074 posts)

2. My favourite Union officer not counting the top Generals such as Grant and the underappreciated Meade. /nt

Reply to SalamanderSleeps (Reply #1)

Wed Jun 11, 2025, 12:42 AM

Wednesday

Silent Type

(9,963 posts)

3. Think I'd rather be shot than bayoneted. Just being in a situation where a bayonet might be necessary