Because it was necessary to throw a grenade so that it would drop into the opposing trench, Americans, who were accustomed to throwing baseballs in a comparatively straight line, had to be taught a completely new technique.
UP AND AT THEM
Ring bayonet course--developing speed and perfect aim at the 1st Corps School in France. The ring was placed on the end of the arm which projects from the post and the object was to detach this ring without a miss.