Grenade Collection (#7)

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Island of Grenade, July 1779

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The Carnival at Rome, Explosion of a Hand Grenade in the Carriage of the Prince of Musignano

Woman countersinking detonator tube hole and filling hole in hand grenade at Westinghouse
XOS909418 Woman countersinking detonator tube hole and filling hole in hand grenade at Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co. East Pittsburgh, Pa

Madonna of the Magnificat, 1482 (tempera on panel)
XAL177490 Madonna of the Magnificat, 1482 (tempera on panel) by Botticelli, Sandro (1444/5-1510); diam: 118 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Still Life with Apples and a Pomegranate, 1871-72 (oil on canvas)
BAL1571 Still Life with Apples and a Pomegranate, 1871-72 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 44.5x61 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

WORLD WAR I: GERMAN TROOPS. German grenade throwers clothed in steel armor during World War I. Photograph, 1914-1918

WORLD WAR I: FRENCH TROOPS. A French grenade thrower looking through a periscope from a sand-bagged trench during World War I. Photograph, 1914-1918

WORLD WAR I: RIFLE GRENADES. Allied soldiers with rifle grenades, which were fired through crevices in trench sand bags during World War I. Photograph, 1914-1918

WORLD WAR I: U. S. DRILL. Men of the 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Division, U. S
WORLD WAR I: U.S. DRILL. Men of the 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Division, U.S. Army, at hand grenade drill at Le Mans, France, October 1918

WORLD WAR I: FRENCH POSTER. The Last Cartridges Loan. Frenchmen, one last effort
WORLD WAR I: FRENCH POSTER. The " Last Cartridges" Loan. Frenchmen, one last effort! A man and little girl hand a box of cartridges and a grenade to a soldier on the the front lines

French soldiers with small grenade launcher - Verdun, WWI
Trenches of Verdun - French soldiers with small grenade launcher - WWI. Date: circa 1916

U. S. Army soldier prepares to throw a hand grenade during the fighting at Empress Augusta Bay, Bougainville
WORLD WAR II: BOUGAINVILLE. U.S. Army soldier prepares to throw a hand grenade during the fighting at Empress Augusta Bay, Bougainville, New Guinea. Photographed late 1943

World War I 1914-1918. Soldier in a trench holding a grenade and about to go over the top. Text: And youja Subscribe to the 7th War Loan. Austrian poster 1917. Government Finance Bonds Propaganda

A US MAG-16 helicopter evacuates STARLITE casualties, while a Marine M-48 tank stands guard. The Marine on the left carries a M-79 grenade launcher

Iron Harvest, World War One unexploded grenades, recently recovered from fields, Somme Battlefield, Somme, Picardy, France, May

13 year old guerrilla who killed four germans

Grenade Explosion, by Sebastiano de Albertis, oil on canvas, 1882
Sebastiano De Albertis (1828-1897), Grenade Explosion, 1882, oil on canvas, 126x238 cm

Biological warfare, conceptual artwork F005 / 0174
Biological warfare, conceptual computer artwork

Spain (1492). Reconquest. Taking of Granada. Capitulation and signature of Boabdil. Signed in Anadarax (8th July 1492). SPAIN. Simancas. General Archives of Simancas

Spain (19th c. ). Granada. Main gate of the Alhambra
Spain (19th c.). Granada. Main gate of the Alhambra. Etching. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Spain (1884). Barcelona. Explosion of a grenade at0 Rambla Santa M󮩣 a, at the doorway of Mr. Mas shop (5th June 1884). Etching

Lend the way they fight, buy bonds to your utmost. Poster showing American soldier holding hand grenade over German soldiers in trench. Date 1918

Plan du combat naval de la grenade gagne par mr le cte destaing sur lamiral Byron le 6 Juillet 1779. Plan du combat naval de la grenade gagne par mr le cte destaing sur l

An American pineapple, of the kind the Axis finds hard to digest, is ready to leave the hand of an infantryman in training at Fort Belvoir, Va. American soldiers make good grenade throwers

Comic wartime scene on the Western Front
A comic wartime scene on the Western Front, showing soldiers and explosions on the right, and a woman in a bombed-out building on the left. 1914-1918

Poster: Waste Paper goes into Action. Paper makes shell containers, cartridge wads, rifle grenade washers, mortar bomb carriers, etc. Put out paper for salvage. circa 1940s

American soldiers with German machine gun, WW1
American soldiers manning a captured German machine gun on the western front during the First World War. Date: 1918

Austrian soldiers with rifle grenades, WW1
Austro-Hungarian soldiers in a trench, preparing to fire rifle grenades during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

American troops in action, Beauges sur Aire, France, WW1
American troops in action at Beauges sur Aire, northern France, during the First World War. They are firing rifle grenades. Date: 23 October 1918

Greek fire used by Saracens, 1248
Greek fire used by Saracens against Crusaders when crossing a branch of the Nile, 1248

WWI postcard by George Ranstead
Humorous postcard by George Ranstead, an amateur soldier artist of the Great War, showing a sergeant handing a bomb to a rather green looking new recruit on the battlefield and saying, Ere you are

Global warfare. Conceptual computer artwork of the Earth as a grenade, representing global warfare. A grenade is an explosive device that is primed by pulling the pin (upper right)

WORLD WAR I: FRENCH POSTER. Lithograph poster by Maurice Neumont, 1915, depicting a French soldier throwing a grenade

KOREAN WAR: FOXHOLE, 1951. A U. S. Marine on the central Korean front checks a foxhole
KOREAN WAR: FOXHOLE, 1951. A U.S. Marine on the central Korean front checks a foxhole, apparently abandoned by a Communist soldier, spring 1951

KOREAN WAR: G. I. 1950. A G. I. resting after serving 43 straight days on the front lines in Korea, September 1950
KOREAN WAR: G.I. 1950. A G.I. resting after serving 43 straight days on the front lines in Korea, September 1950. Oil over a photograph

German bombing patrol WWI
German bombing patrol in a shell hole on the Western Front during World War I. Note the Disc grenades being taken from special carrier attached to messenger dog

Battles of the Marne 1918
A French village under heavy German Artillery and Grenade fire at the Battle of the Marne on the Western Front in France during World War I in July 1918

The Marten Hale hand grenade for hand or rifle

Grenade-throwing contest
A grenade-throwing contest in regimental sports at Chatham in Kent, 1915

Christmas Card Cartoon
Tommys Christmas Greeting. A satirical Christmas card from Tommy to his Dear Old Friend Fritz the German soldier, depicting the British Tommy throwing a grenade as a gift

Italians in Sudan 1940
East Africa : the Italians continue their successful advance into Kurmuk, in the Sudan

Wwi / German Defence
German infantry defend their trench against an enemy attack

Grenade Thrower 1917
German soldier with a grenade thrower

Grenade-Thrower Wwi
A French soldier throwing grenades over the top of the trench in World War One. Date: 1918

Weapons / Grenades
A French grenadier in the act of throwing a lighted grenade

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During World War One, the use of grenades became a pivotal part of warfare. German propaganda posters depicted the power and effectiveness of these explosive weapons, showcasing their importance on the battlefield. The Mills Bomb No 5 hand grenade was widely used during this time, with its sectional view revealing its intricate design and mechanism. World War One soldiers relied heavily on grenades to gain an advantage in combat. A striking image captures a WWI German stormtroop officer demonstrating the use of cluster grenades against tanks, highlighting their versatility as anti-armor weapons. In Stalingrad, soldiers faced unimaginable hardships but utilized grenades as a crucial tool in their fight for survival. The resilience and determination shown by these troops exemplify the significance of such weaponry. The role of grenadiers was highly esteemed during World War One, with a poster proudly portraying "The German as a grenadier" in 1918. This depiction emphasizes the valor associated with being skilled in handling explosives. Moving forward to WWII, British troops continued to rely on grenades for firepower during intense battles. Light Dragoons showcased their proficiency at Warcop Ranges, demonstrating both precision and efficiency when utilizing these explosive devices. Grenades were not limited to land warfare; they also played a significant role at sea. British troops engaged enemy forces from naval vessels during WWII while using grenades as part of their arsenal against hostile ships or coastal targets like Konga Island. Dubbed "morning weapon, " grenades provided soldiers with an immediate offensive capability right after dawn broke over war-torn landscapes. Their swift deployment added an element of surprise that could turn the tide in battle. Despite their destructive nature, there is something oddly captivating about explosions – hence why some may describe them as a "tasty bang. " However paradoxical it may seem given its purpose on the battlefield, there is no denying that this small yet mighty weapon holds immense power within its grasp.