BBA096 Throwing Grenade W. Britain War on The Nile Designed by Reginald Mitchell of

Designed by Reginald Mitchell of Supermarine Ltd

a bandolier of additional ammo

Our standing Marine fires off a few rounds at the enemy

Lazar – disobeying orders

BBA096 Throwing Grenade W. Britain War on The Nile Designed by Reginald Mitchell ofA kneeling rifleman holds his M1 Garand in his left hand as he prepares to hurl a grenade at the approaching enemy. Most infantrymen carried at least 2 x grenades with them either the small, smooth finish grenade or the standard MK Pineapple version. The danger area was a nominal 10 11 yards (9metres) circle around the explosion and throwers were well advised to be behind cover when the device went off!